hodograf

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hodograph
A curve described by the moving extremity of a line the other end of which is fixed, this line being constantly parallel to the direction of motion of, and having its length constantly proportional to the velocity of, a point moving in any path; -used in investigations respecting central forces
A device for measuring the paces of a horse
A plot representing the vertical distribution of horizontal winds, using polar coordinates A hodograph is obtained by plotting the end points of the wind vectors at various altitudes, and connecting these points in order of increasing height Interpretation of a hodograph can help in forecasting the subsequent evolution of thunderstorms (e g , squall line vs supercells, splitting vs non-splitting storms, tornadic vs nontornadic storms, etc )