plz explain.
2007-02-06 17:01:04 · 3 answers · asked by ASDF 3 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Weather
Yes, it can. A barometer uses air pressure, as does an altimeter. As one ascends air pressure drops. Since air pressure drops, then the reading in the barometer would also drop. You would just need to calibrate the barometer to read altitude instead of inches of mercury.
2007-02-06 17:09:25 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
Yes, altimeters are aneroid barometers. Altimeters are set to the standard surface pressure of 1013 hPa above 18,500ft, below that they are set to the area pressure - which is also given in hectoPascals.
Barometers work as altimeters because the air pressure decreases as you get higher - there is less air above you. All you need to do is to put a new scale on the front that indicates altitude rather than pressure.
2007-02-06 23:24:08 · answer #2 · answered by tentofield 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
No you would be unable to. A barometer and altimeter are 2 numerous issues. Altimeters degree altitude and barometers degree air tension. yet you will possibly desire to start going up a mountain and watch the air tension drop as you advance in altitude.
2016-09-28 13:04:05 · answer #3 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋