Barometric corrections
Term · Meteorology and atmospheric science · MLC-T-MET-003818
Adjustments applied to a pressure reading from a barometer to account for systematic errors and produce a standardized value. The primary corrections are for instrument temperature, the variation of gravity with latitude and elevation, and instrumental error determined by calibration against a standard. The final corrected value is known as station pressure, which is distinct from sea-level pressure.
| Identifier | MLC-T-MET-003818 |
|---|---|
| Field | Meteorology and atmospheric science |
| See also | Capillarity correction; Capacity correction |
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"definition": "Adjustments applied to a pressure reading from a barometer to account for systematic errors and produce a standardized value. The primary corrections are for instrument temperature, the variation of gravity with latitude and elevation, and instrumental error determined by calibration against a standard. The final corrected value is known as station pressure, which is distinct from sea-level pressure.",
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"capillarity correction",
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