Barometer elevation

{
  "id": "MLC-T-MET-003813",
  "term": "Barometer elevation",
  "field": "Meteorology and atmospheric science",
  "definition": "The specific vertical height above a standard reference datum, usually mean sea level, at which a barometer is located. This elevation is a necessary parameter for correcting the measured station pressure to a common level, such as sea level pressure, allowing for meaningful comparisons between different locations. The correction accounts for the hydrostatic decrease in pressure with altitude, which is approximately 1 hectopascal for every 8 meters.",
  "synonyms": [
    "elevation of ivory point"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/meteorology/barometer-elevation/"
}