Standard Atmosphere — Altitude Properties

Overview

Engineering reference data for Standard Atmosphere — Altitude Properties in basics.

Key Formulas

Ohm's Law

$V = IR$

Voltage = Current × Resistance.

Newton's Second Law

$F = ma$

Force = mass × acceleration.

Conservation of Energy

$E_{in} = E_{out} + \Delta E_{stored}$

Energy balance.

Variables

Symbol	Description	Unit
$V$	Voltage	V
$I$	Current	A
$R$	Resistance	Ω
$F$	Force	N
$m$	Mass	kg
$a$	Acceleration	m/s²

Atmospheric Layers

The U.S. Standard Atmosphere divides Earth's atmosphere into the following distinct layers based on altitude:

• Troposphere: 0 to 11 km (0 to 36,000 ft)
• Stratosphere: 11 to 51 km (36,000 to 167,000 ft)
• Mesosphere: 51 to 71 km (167,000 to 232,000 ft)
• Ionosphere: Above 71 km (above 232,000 ft)

Standard Atmosphere Properties Table

The table below provides the core properties of the U.S. Standard Atmosphere 1976 at various geo-potential altitudes.

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References

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