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Science Keywords > EARTH SCIENCE > ATMOSPHERE > ATMOSPHERIC PRESSURE > ATMOSPHERIC PRESSURE MEASUREMENTS

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ATMOSPHERIC PRESSURE MEASUREMENTS  

Definition

  • The force exerted per unit of area by the atmosphere as a consequence of gravitational attraction upon the "column" of air lying directly above the point in question. (en)

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https://gcmd.earthdata.nasa.gov/kms/concept/9efbc088-ba8c-4c9c-a458-ad6ad63f4188

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