Lecture 1-Nats 101
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Exponential Variation
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Logarithmic Decrease
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For each 5.5 km
height increase,
pressure drops
by factor of 2.
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16.5 km - 125 mb
11 km - 250 mb
5.5 km
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500 mb
0 km
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1000 mb