Atmospheric Sciences
Standard Atmosphere
compute atmospheric properties for a given elevation
atmosphere 40000ft
sound speed at 100,000ft
Atmospheric Layers
learn about the layers of the atmosphere
atmospheric layers
specify a layer by name
mesosphere
specify an altitude above the earth
50000 feet above the earth
Atmospheric Composition
get data on the composition of the atmosphere
atmosphere of Earth
Barometric Pressure
estimate barometric pressure
barometric pressure at extreme altitudes
specify a location
What is the barometric pressure on top of K2?
compute properties of moist air
moist air drybulb 72F, wetbulb 66F, pressure 29inHg
compute saturation vapor pressure
saturation vapor pressure 30C
get information about a type of cloud
cirrus
compute cloud base height
cloud base height
Raindrops
investigate raindrops
5mm diameter rain drop
compute properties of raindrops
time to fall for 2mm raindrop
speed of 1mm raindrop
determine raindrop size from the rate of rainfall
average rain drop size in 20 mm/hr rain
compute the carbon dioxide cost of heating a house
carbon footprint gas 15000 Btu/h
find carbon dioxide equivalents of chemicals
global warming potential of methane
calculate barometric pressure
p0=1 bar, height = 3km
rho=1g/cm^3, h=3m, atmospheric pressure=1 bar, p=?
Electromagnetic Radiation
compute the attenuation coefficient for radio waves in air