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ALTIMETRIC EQUATION [1 record]

Record 1 2003-11-12

English

Subject field(s)
  • Scientific Measurements and Analyses
  • Meteorology
DEF

An equation based on the hydrostatic equation for (1) determining the geopotential difference between two pressure levels; (2) reducing the observed pressure to another level; (3) calibrating an aneroid barometer.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Mesures et analyse (Sciences)
  • Météorologie
DEF

Équation reposant sur l'équation hydrostatique pour : 1) déterminer la différence de géopotentiel entre deux niveaux de pression; 2) réduire la pression observée à celle d'un autre niveau; 3) étalonner un baromètre anéroïde.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Medición y análisis (Ciencias)
  • Meteorología
DEF

Ecuación basada en la ecuación hidrostática para: 1)determinar la diferencia geopotencial entre dos niveles de presión; 2)reducir la presión observada a otro nivel; 3)calibrar un barómetro aneroide.

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