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Introduction
In the module on forces in the atmosphere, we discussed the fact that the gravity/centrifugal forces and the vertical pressure gradient forces were essentially balancing each other. In this module, we will combine that information with the ideal gas law (which I hope you remember from high school, but which we'll review anyway) to see how pressure, temperature, and height are related in the atmosphere. This module is a necessary step on the road to understanding wind and weather.
Learning Objectives
- To learn and understand the hydrostatic equation
- To understand the relationship between the temperature and the vertical pressure gradient.
- To use your knowledge of the distribution of temperature in the atmosphere to understand the distribution of pressure in the atmosphere
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