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Old 3rd Mar 2010, 10:13
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Cirronimbus - Love the handle - I've always vowed to fly around those, IF I ever see one.
What he said, but I'd also put $2 on
F9 - Peak wind @ 0900utc
181 degrees at 15 knots
Actual pressure 1006.88 hpa
Who knows, maybe I'll lose my $2
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Atmospheric Pressure Observing Standards
Pressure Observing Standards
• Barometer Comparisons. Each agency shall establish an agency standard barometer traceable to the standard of the National Institute of Standards and Technology. Each agency shall also establish a system of routine barometer comparisons to determine corrections required to keep the station's pressure sensors within the required accuracy. See Table A-20.
Table A-20. Units of Measure, Range, Accuracy and Resolution of Pressure Parameters
Parameter Units of Measure Accuracy
Sea Level Pressure Hectopascals + or - 0.68 hectopascal

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