aerosandbox.atmosphere._isa_atmo_functions
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Module Contents#
Functions#
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The barometric pressure equation, from here: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Barometric_formula |
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Computes the pressure at a given altitude based on the International Standard Atmosphere. |
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Computes the temperature at a given altitude based on the International Standard Atmosphere. |
Attributes#
- aerosandbox.atmosphere._isa_atmo_functions.barometric_formula(P_b, T_b, L_b, h, h_b)[source]#
The barometric pressure equation, from here: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Barometric_formula :param P_b: Pressure at the base of the layer, in Pa :param T_b: Temperature at the base of the layer, in K :param L_b: Temperature lapse rate, in K/m :param h: Altitude, in m :param h_b:
Returns:
- aerosandbox.atmosphere._isa_atmo_functions.pressure_isa(altitude)[source]#
Computes the pressure at a given altitude based on the International Standard Atmosphere.
Uses the Barometric formula, as implemented here: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Barometric_formula
- Parameters:
altitude – Geopotential altitude [m]
Returns: Pressure [Pa]