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Re: [Phys-l] Atmospheric pressure calculus deduction

Forum for Physics Educators <phys-l@carnot.physics.buffalo.edu> writes:
This looks like a physicist's atmosphere to me.
Temperature plays a role in determining seal level pressure.
All the way up!

Actually, a pilots atmosphere. This is how airlines and private pilots
determine the quality of the atmosphere for safe flight.

Yes, temperature is a factor. The equation assumes a standard lapse rate.

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