differential analysis

Synoptic analysis of change charts or of vertical differential charts (such as thickness charts) obtained by the graphical or numerical subtraction of the patterns of some meteorological variable at two times or two levels.

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• vertical differential chart
• single-station analysis
• analysis
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• particle-size analysis
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• elastic recoil detection analysis
• international analysis code
• differential compaction