In the aerospace context, the troposphere is the lowest layer of the Earth's atmosphere. It extends from the Earth's surface up to about 8-20 kilometers (5-12 miles) depending on the location and time of year.
The troposphere is where weather occurs and where most of the air Mass that surrounds the Earth are located. It contains about 80% of the total mass of the atmosphere and it's the layer where commercial aviation operates.
Examples of how the troposphere is important in the aerospace context include:
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Weather and turbulence: The troposphere is the layer of the atmosphere where weather occurs, including clouds, precipitation, wind, and temperature changes. These conditions can affect the performance and safety of aircrafts and other aerospace vehicles.
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Air pollution: The troposphere is where most of the air pollution is located. The pollutants can affect the air quality and visibility, which can be dangerous for aircrafts and can also affect the efficiency of the engines.
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Air traffic control: The troposphere is where most of the commercial aviation operates, therefore, the air traffic controllers use radar and other technologies to track and manage the traffic in the airspace of the troposphere.
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Remote sensing: The troposphere is also important for remote sensing applications, such as atmospheric sounding and meteorology, to study the weather and atmospheric conditions in the troposphere.
Weblinks
- environment-database.eu: 'Troposphere' in the glossary of the environment-database.eu
Summary
the troposphere is the lowest layer of the Earth's atmosphere, it extends from the Earth's surface up to about 8-20 kilometers (5-12 miles) and it's where most of the air mass that surrounds the Earth are located.
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