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Scale height  

Definition

  • The height within which some parameter, such as pressure or density, decreases by a factor of e. For example, an atmospheric scale height of 100 km means that the value at 100 km is 1/e the value at the surface. (en)

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Editorial note

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http://astrothesaurus.org/uat/1429

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