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Hello, can I calculate the pression of the atmosphere at a certain height using the gravitational law ?
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Atmosphere pressure from gravitation
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Yes, but it is complicated by the temperature profile, which can vary.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Barometric_formula
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Barometric_formula
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