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[IDV #CAP-391794]: Altitude calculation from pressure levels

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  • Subject: [IDV #CAP-391794]: Altitude calculation from pressure levels
  • Date: Wed, 01 Jul 2020 10:56:15 -0600
> Dear Sir
> 
> I have a query that how altitude values have been calculated solely using
> pressure without considering temperature in the altitude based vertical
> profile. Not a software related query. Basic calculation.
> 
> Marking copy to Don Sir.
> Regards
> Ghansham
> 
> 
We assume the standard atmosphere. I am thinking about adding the new formula 
to count the
temperature in the near future.

Yuan



Ticket Details
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Ticket ID: CAP-391794
Department: Support IDV
Priority: Normal
Status: Open
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