How can you calculate density from : altitude temperature and absolute humidity

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The discussion revolves around the calculation of density using altitude, temperature, and absolute humidity. It includes various methods and approaches to derive density from these parameters, touching on theoretical and practical aspects.

Discussion Character

  • Exploratory, Technical explanation, Mathematical reasoning

Main Points Raised

  • One participant suggests using a standard atmospheric table for density calculations, referencing external resources for further information.
  • Another participant proposes a method involving the calculation of dew point from humidity, followed by determining pressure, and then using the ideal gas law to find volume and subsequently density.
  • A different participant states that knowing specific volume directly allows one to determine density.

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Participants present multiple approaches to calculating density, indicating that there is no consensus on a single method. Various models and techniques are discussed without resolution on which is preferred.

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The discussion does not clarify assumptions regarding the ideality of the fluid or the specific conditions under which the methods apply. There are also unresolved mathematical steps in the proposed calculations.

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How can you calculate density from : altitude temperature and absolute humidity
 
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The easiest way is to use a standard atmospheric table like the one here:
http://modelweb.gsfc.nasa.gov/atmos/us_standard.html

http://hypertextbook.com/facts/2000/RachelChu.shtmlIf you want to get down and dirty with density calculations, look around for NIST's publication NBSIR 77-1278 The Air Density Equation and the Transfer of the Mass Unit.
 
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from humidity u can find due point

due point and temp u can find pressure

if the fluid is ideal u can find volume by PV=nRT

if u know pressure and temp u can find spc. volume

from spc.volume and volume u can find mass

from mass and volume u can find density...
 
If you know specific volume, you know the density.
 

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