Barometric pressure

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atmospheric pressure

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  • Barometric pressure is the measure of the weight of the atmosphere above us.
  • (Answered by Bob Swanson, USA TODAY's assistant weather editor, October 30, 2005) Q: What is barometric pressure? A: Barometric pressure is the pressure of the air that's pressing in all directions.
  • Barometric pressure is the only physical environmental cue available to a bat roosting deep within a cave.
  • Barometric pressure is the pressure exerted by the atmosphere and measured using a "barometer.
  • You can do some basic weather forecasting by using the wind and barometric pressure.
  • com RSS feeds FAQ: Air pressure Q: How does cloud cover relate to barometric pressure? A: The vertical motion of the atmosphere is often reflected in the barometric pressure that's measured at the Earth's surface.
  • Notes The barometric pressure data given on this page is derived from an on-line electronic pressure transducer whose accuracy is determined by regular calibration against the UK's National Standard Barometer.

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