Adjective

atmospheric (comparative more atmospheric, superlative most atmospheric)

  1. of, relating to, produced by, or coming from the atmosphere
  2. (of a painting etc) translucent or hazy
  3. evoking a particular emotional or aesthetic quality
    a dark atmospheric thriller

Synonyms

From Wiktionary under the GNU Free Documentation License.
Mon Aug 16 19:23:31 2010

An atmosphere (from Greek ἀτμός - atmos "vapor" and σφαῖρα - sphaira "sphere") is a layer of gases that may surround a material body of sufficient mass,and that is held in place by the gravity of the body. An atmosphere may be retained for a longer duration, if the gravity is high and the atmosphere's temperature is low. Some planets consist mainly of various gases, but only their outer layer is their atmosphere (see gas giants).

The term stellar atmosphere describes the outer region of a star, and typically includes the portion starting from the opaque photosphere outwards. Relatively low-temperature stars may form compound molecules in their outer atmosphere. Earth's atmosphere, which contains oxygen used by most organisms for respiration and carbon dioxide used by plants, algae and cyanobacteria for photosynthesis, also protects living organisms from genetic damage by solar ultraviolet radiation. Its current composition is the product of billions of years of biochemical modification of the paleoatmosphere by living organisms.

From Wikipedia under the GNU Free Documentation License
Fri Aug 27 19:28:01 2010

How atmospheric pressure is inserted in the pressure gauge?
Q. My ques is, what is the contribution or benefit using atmospheric pressure in the pressure gauge,
Asked by Zunaead S - Thu Jul 10 06:43:56 2008 - - 3 Answers - 0 Comments

A. Almost all pressure gages are manufactured as differential gages. Atmospheric pressure can be introduced by calibrating the gage against a mercury barometer of an aneroid barometer made with as near a perfect vacuum as can be attained inside. Two applications of adjusting for atmospheric pressure are: Absolute pressure is necessary for calculations involving Boyle's Law or the Ideal Gas Law. Altimeters are essentially pressure gages, and must be adjusted to local atmospheric pressure in order to read out "true" altitude.
Answered by Helmut - Thu Jul 10 07:55:21 2008

When did the first true animals evolve? What atmospheric changes had to happen before animal life was possibl?
Q. When did the first true animals evolve? What atmospheric changes had to happen before animal life was possible? Are descendants of most of the early forms of animal life represented in the ocean today?
Asked by preteargraphic - Mon Nov 17 21:54:04 2008 - - 1 Answers - 0 Comments

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Answered by momijifujimiya7 - Tue Nov 18 15:04:11 2008

Explain why helium weather balloons, which are used to measure atmospheric conditions at high altitude, are?
Q. Explain why helium weather balloons, which are used to measure atmospheric conditions at high altitude, are normally released while filled to only 10%-20% of their maximum volume. 13-14 please help thanks!
Asked by Callie - Wed Nov 28 00:44:02 2007 - - 5 Answers - 0 Comments

A. If that is the case it's because the volume of air pushing against the balloon and consequently the helium inside is much greater at sea level. Once the balloon ascends into the atmosphere the conditions are less dense allowing for expansion. If the balloon were to be filled to near capacity it would potentially burst from the expansion of the gas, which wouldn't be good for the instruments being carried or the data it was supposed to collect. Hope that helps.
Answered by HotDockett - Wed Nov 28 00:50:58 2007

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