Re: [Paddlewise] Barometer

From: Kurt Hanson <kurtwh52_at_hotmail.com>
Date: Sat, 28 Aug 1999 21:34:59 -0700
The altitude goes in the opposite direction to the pressure as measured by a
barometer.  I get concerned when I wake in the morning to find the altimeter
saying my sea level camp is now perched on a hill at 300 feet above sea
level.

Kurt
----- Original Message -----
From: Whitesavage & Lyle <nickjean_at_speakeasy.org>
To: paddlewise <paddlewise_at_lists.intelenet.net>
Sent: Saturday, August 28, 1999 3:08 PM
Subject: [Paddlewise] Barometer


> "I use a small climbers altimeter for a barometer."
>
> How far below sea level does your barometer have to register before you
> decide to stay on shore?  I realise that this decision will be affected
> by countless other factors (windspeed, companions, clouds, temperature,
> breakfast, etc.), but I am curious about the specifics of how you read
> the altimeter when you are using it as a barometer.
>
> Nick

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