altimeter setting

{
  "id": "MLC-T-MET-000119",
  "term": "altimeter setting",
  "field": "Meteorology and atmospheric science",
  "definition": "A correction of the station pressure to sea level used by aviation. This correction takes into account the standard variation of pressure with height and the influence of temperature variation with height on the pressure. The temperatures used correspond to the standard atmosphere temperatures between the surface and sea level.",
  "references": [
    "NWS Glossary"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/meteorology/altimeter-setting/"
}