StandardAtmosphere`
StandardAtmosphere`

PressureScaleHeight

As of Version 10.0, standard atmosphere functionality is built into the Wolfram Language »

PressureScaleHeight[altitude]

gives the local pressure scale height of the mixture of gases comprising the atmosphere at the specified altitude altitude.

Details and Options

  • To use PressureScaleHeight, you first need to load the Standard Atmosphere Package using Needs["StandardAtmosphere`"].
  • The altitude altitude can be specified using distance units such as Meter.