Re: [Phys-l] Atmospheric pressure calculus deduction

[Jack Uretsky <jlu@hep.anl.gov>]

Hi all-
	A good part of the physics is in undeerstanding the lapse rate.
					Regards,
						Jack

On Wed, 18 Jun 2008, Pete Lohstreter wrote:

> 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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