ISOPLETH
Charles François (2004). ISOPLETH, International Encyclopedia of Systems and Cybernetics, 2(1): 1796.
| Collection | International Encyclopedia of Systems and Cybernetics |
|---|---|
| Year | 2004 |
| Vol. (num.) | 2(1) |
| ID | ◀ 1796 ▶ |
| Object type | Discipline oriented, Methodology or model |
A line of equal value in a graphical representation (M. CHISHOLM, 1975, p.62).
Isopleth can be used for example to represent contour lines, rainfall, temperatures, atmospheric pressures, etc. It allows for a meaningful connection among many scattered observations through the grouping of numerous statistical ones. Two successive isopleths define an area wherein approximatively similar conditions do exist.
Their use is by no means limited to geography or meteorology.
See also
Choropleth