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  2. Arctic oscillation - Wikipedia

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    The correlation between actual observations and the 7-day mean Global Forecast System ensemble AO forecasts is approximately 0.9. [6] This zonally symmetric seesaw between sea level pressures in polar and temperate latitudes was first identified by Edward Lorenz [7] and named in 1998 by David W.J. Thompson and John Michael Wallace. [8]

  3. Atmospheric pressure - Wikipedia

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    Atmospheric pressure, also known as air pressure or barometric pressure (after the barometer), is the pressure within the atmosphere of Earth.The standard atmosphere (symbol: atm) is a unit of pressure defined as 101,325 Pa (1,013.25 hPa), which is equivalent to 1,013.25 millibars, [1] 760 mm Hg, 29.9212 inches Hg, or 14.696 psi. [2]

  4. Surface weather observation - Wikipedia

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    The pressures which are considered high pressure or low pressure do not depend on geographical location. This makes isobars on a weather map meaningful and useful tools. [21] Altimeter setting is a term and quantity used in aviation. The regional or local air pressure at mean sea level is called the altimeter setting, and the pressure which ...

  5. International Standard Atmosphere - Wikipedia

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    With a temperature lapse rate of −6.5 °C (-11.7 °F) per km (roughly −2 °C (-3.6 °F) per 1,000 ft), the table interpolates to the standard mean sea level values of 15 °C (59 °F) temperature, 101,325 pascals (14.6959 psi) (1 atm) pressure, and a density of 1.2250 kilograms per cubic meter (0.07647 lb/cu ft).

  6. Standard sea-level conditions - Wikipedia

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    Standard sea-level conditions (SSL), [1] also known as sea-level standard (SLS), defines a set of atmospheric conditions for physical calculations. The term "standard sea level " is used to indicate that values of properties are to be taken to be the same as those standard at sea level, and is done to define values for use in general calculations.

  7. Pressure system - Wikipedia

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    Map of pressure systems across North America. A pressure system is a peak or lull in the sea level pressure distribution, a feature of synoptic-scale weather.The surface pressure at sea level varies minimally, with the lowest value measured 87 kilopascals (26 inHg) and the highest recorded 108.57 kilopascals (32.06 inHg).

  8. Barometer - Wikipedia

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    The reading is then adjusted to an equivalent sea-level pressure for purposes of reporting. For example, if a barometer located at sea level and under fair weather conditions is moved to an altitude of 1,000 feet (305 m), about 1 inch of mercury (~35 hPa) must be added on to the reading.

  9. Orders of magnitude (pressure) - Wikipedia

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    Standard atmospheric pressure for Earth sea level (14.7 psi) [34] 150 to > 550 kPa: 25 to > 80 psi Impact pressure of a fist punch (approximate) [citation needed] [56] +180 to +250 kPa +26 to +36 psi Air pressure in an automobile tire relative to atmosphere (gauge pressure) [citation needed] +210 to +900 kPa +30 to +130 psi