So which formula explains the pressure increase in the open atmosphere of earth? PV=nRT might be for a closed system or a contained system. I was assuming that the inability of the atmosphere to rise above the Exosphere pretty much makes the earth’s atmosphere behave as if it is contained and is a closed system.
Is my assumption wrong?
I see it like this: there is NO closed system. But, there is a limiting force. The atmosphere can expand, or contract as it needs to... Restrained only by gravitational force. So, if composition changes, Volume changes... In balance with gravity. It totally makes sense.
I see it like this: there is NO closed system. But, there is a limiting force. The atmosphere can expand, or contract as it needs to... Restrained only by gravitational force. So, if composition changes, Volume changes... In balance with gravity. It totally makes sense.
I’m not a chemist or scientist but I did get an MS degree in Computer Science last century and I worked at NOAA/NWS and I stayed at a holiday in express last night, so I would assume a closed system also.
I could tell stories about how the satellite data - especially sea surface temperature - is quote “calibrated” that would add further doubt to AGW theory. But I value my time left on this planet, so I don’t care to visit Civil War Parks unless I’m still breathing so I’ll keep my mouth shut.
A FOIA request however for the algorithm ( hint hint wink wink, nod nod say no more, say no more .... ) would yield interesting insights into the state of the “Science” and reveal my doubts for at least one “major” data sets validity.