Standard Atmosphere

Standard atmosphere may refer to:

  • A standard reference value for air pressure:
    • Atmosphere (unit), an approximation of the value at sea level
    • Atmospheric pressure, other reference values
  • A model of how atmospheric pressure varies with altitude:
    • The U.S. Standard Atmosphere, a series of models that give values for pressure, density, and temperature over a range of altitudes
    • The International Standard Atmosphere (ISA), an international standard model, defining typical atmospheric properties with altitude, at mid-latitude

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