NACA Standard Atmosphere

{
  "id": "MLC-T-MET-007468",
  "term": "NACA Standard Atmosphere",
  "field": "Meteorology and atmospheric science",
  "definition": "A theoretical model of the Earth's atmosphere that defines standard values for atmospheric properties such as temperature, pressure, and density as a function of altitude. Developed by the National Advisory Committee for Aeronautics (NACA), it provides a common reference for aircraft design, performance calculations, and meteorological studies. The model assumes a mean sea level temperature of 15 degrees Celsius and a pressure of 1013.25 hectopascals.",
  "see_also": [
    "standard atmosphere"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/meteorology/naca-standard-atmosphere/"
}