aneroid barometer
Term · Meteorology and atmospheric science · MLC-T-MET-000138
An instrument for measuring atmospheric pressure in which a needle, attached to the top of an evacuated box, is deflected as changes in atmospheric pressure cause the top of the box to bend in or out.
| Identifier | MLC-T-MET-000138 |
|---|---|
| Field | Meteorology and atmospheric science |
| References | NWS Glossary |
| See also | barometer; aneroid barograph; pressure altimeter; altimeter-setting indicator |
Record as JSON
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"barometer",
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"altimeter-setting indicator"
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