pressure-rise center

A point of maximum increase in atmospheric pressure over a specified interval of time; on synoptic charts, a point of maximum positive pressure tendency. Also known as anallobaric center; center of rises; isallobaric high; isallobaric maximum.

Related terms:

• pressure-fall center
• pressure center
• storm center
• center of action
• center jump
• pressure-change chart
• central pressure
• katallobaric center
• center of falls
• anallobaric center