I looked for an equation for air density in different parts of the atmosphere and found the barometric formula on wikipedia. My only problem is that I don't understand what p_b means in the formula. The red circle shows what I mean exactly.
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$\begingroup$ The Wikipedia article seems to explain this just below that equation, starting at "The value of subscript b ranges [...]". Can you be more specific what you think is lacking about Wikipedia's explanation? $\endgroup$– ACuriousMind ♦Commented Sep 11, 2022 at 13:02
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$\begingroup$ The "b" taking integer values 1 to 6 relates to the atmospheric layer and the values of $p_b$ etc are given in the table in the article you cite. $\endgroup$– mike stoneCommented Sep 11, 2022 at 13:03
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$\begingroup$ Please clarify your specific problem or provide additional details to highlight exactly what you need. As it's currently written, it's hard to tell exactly what you're asking. $\endgroup$– Community BotCommented Sep 11, 2022 at 13:07
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$\begingroup$ I'm asking if I have to put the integer values from 1 to 6 and calculate with that. So: p = 1[....] $\endgroup$– JulianCommented Sep 11, 2022 at 13:17
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It is the density at the (b)ottom of the atmosphere.
