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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 (What if I'm pregnant Teddy? Errr-ahh -Calm down Mary Jo, we'll cross that bridge when we come to it)
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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 (I am in America but not of America (per bible: am in the world but not of it))
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