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Applications of Barometer

Barometric pressure and changes in pressure over time are used for weather forecasting. Simultaneous pressure readings from weather stations allow for the creation of weather maps showing high and low pressure systems. A localized high-pressure system can divert approaching weather while low pressure brings clouds and precipitation. Rapid changes in pressure, especially drops greater than 3.5 hPa, indicate changes in weather conditions, such as an approaching low-pressure system and increased chances of rain. Barometric pressure is also monitored in coal mines and for scuba diving.

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Applications of Barometer

Barometric pressure and changes in pressure over time are used for weather forecasting. Simultaneous pressure readings from weather stations allow for the creation of weather maps showing high and low pressure systems. A localized high-pressure system can divert approaching weather while low pressure brings clouds and precipitation. Rapid changes in pressure, especially drops greater than 3.5 hPa, indicate changes in weather conditions, such as an approaching low-pressure system and increased chances of rain. Barometric pressure is also monitored in coal mines and for scuba diving.

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Applications

See also: Surface weather analysis and Weather forecasting

Digital graphing barometer.

Analogue recording barograph using five stacked aneroid barometer cells.

Barometric pressure and the pressure tendency (the change of pressure over time) have been used
in weather forecasting since the late 19th century. [29] When used in combination with wind
observations, reasonably accurate short-term forecasts can be made. [30] Simultaneous barometric
readings from across a network of weather stations allow maps of air pressure to be produced,
which were the first form of the modern weather map when created in the 19th century. Isobars,
lines of equal pressure, when drawn on such a map, give a contour map showing areas of high and
low pressure.[31] Localized high atmospheric pressure acts as a barrier to approaching weather
systems, diverting their course. Atmospheric lift caused by low-level wind convergence into the
surface brings clouds and sometimes precipitation.[32] The larger the change in pressure, especially if
more than 3.5 hPa (0.1 inHg), the greater the change in weather that can be expected. If the
pressure drop is rapid, a low pressure system is approaching, and there is a greater chance of
rain. Rapid pressure rises, such as in the wake of a cold front, are associated with improving
weather conditions, such as clearing skies.[33]
With falling air pressure, gases trapped within the coal in deep mines can escape more freely. Thus
low pressure increases the risk of firedamp accumulating. Collieries therefore keep track of the
pressure. In the case of the Trimdon Grange colliery disaster of 1882 the mines inspector drew
attention to the records and in the report stated "the conditions of atmosphere and temperature may
be taken to have reached a dangerous point".[34]
Aneroid barometers are used in scuba diving. A submersible pressure gauge is used to keep track of
the contents of the diver's air tank. Another gauge is used to measure the hydrostatic pressure,
usually expressed as a depth of sea water. Either or both gauges may be replaced with electronic
variants or a dive computer.[35]
Compensations
Temperature
The density of mercury will change with increase or decrease in temperature, so a reading must be
adjusted for the temperature of the instrument. For this purpose a mercury thermometer is usually
mounted on the instrument. Temperature compensation of an aneroid barometer is accomplished by
including a bi-metal element in the mechanical linkages. Aneroid barometers sold for domestic use
typically have no compensation under the assumption that they will be used within a controlled room
temperature range.

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