pressure altitude
Term · Meteorology and atmospheric science · MLC-T-MET-002113
The altitude in standard atmosphere at which a given pressure will be observed. It is the indicated altitude of a pressure altimeter at an altitude setting of 29.92 inches of mercury, and is therefore the indicated altitude above the 29.92 constant pressure surface.
| Identifier | MLC-T-MET-002113 |
|---|---|
| Field | Meteorology and atmospheric science |
| References | NWS Glossary |
Record as JSON
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"definition": "The altitude in standard atmosphere at which a given pressure will be observed. It is the indicated altitude of a pressure altimeter at an altitude setting of 29.92 inches of mercury, and is therefore the indicated altitude above the 29.92 constant pressure surface.",
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"NWS Glossary"
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