To: Raven6
"...add to the equation that the aircraft over water is in a higher humidity environment which in turn further decrease the density of the air..."Higher humidity would INCREASE the density of the air, wouldn't it?
28 posted on
12/23/2010 1:04:02 AM PST by
Slump Tester
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To: Slump Tester
H2O molecules are not as heavy as N2 or O2 molecules, however air at normal climatic temperatures and pressures also can’t hold a very large proportion of water vapor so it can not affect overall air density very much. Condensation of water on cooler surfaces might interfere with their aerodynamics.
31 posted on
12/23/2010 2:13:17 AM PST by
HiTech RedNeck
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