Pressure is the amount of force applied per unit area. Pressure can be measured by a pressure gauge, but it is important to know the type of pressure the gauge is reading. This article will cover the ...

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — KOB 4 received a new question for the You Asked 4 It series: Click the video above to see Chief Meteorologist Eddie Garcia’s answer. If you’ve got a burning question you want Chief ...

Pressure altitude is an aircraft's height above a theoretical "standard datum plane," defined by specific atmospheric conditions (29.92 inHg pressure, 15°C at sea level). It is a critical metric for ...

Most engineers understand the concept of pressure. It’s a force, often measured in pounds, on a specific area. It is commonly listed in pounds per square inch (psi). But there are a variety of ...

This blog is a follow up to my previous post on world barometric pressure records. In this case the highest rather than the lowest such. This post completes my recent series on pressure records.

DAVINCI will send a meter-diameter probe to brave the high temperatures and pressures near Venus’ surface to explore the atmosphere from above the clouds to near the surface of a terrain that may have ...

Atmospheric air will enter a refrigeration system any time it is opened for service or any time a new system is being assembled. Atmospheric air contains nitrogen, oxygen, and water vapor, all of ...

Distinguishing between pressure sensors can be challenging. The widespread use of synonymous terminologies like transducer, sensor, and transmitter only compounds the issue and makes pressure sensor ...

MAJOR Hurricane Melissa is the strongest storm on the planet right now! One of the ways to measure the strength of hurricanes ...