Atmospheric models

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This article is about typical vertical distribution of atmospheric variables. For weather prediction and climate models, see atmospheric model.

Atmospheric models are idealized (averaged) representations of the vertical structure of the atmosphere. Such representations provide values for the temperature, density, pressure and other properties as a function of altitude, and may include other variations such as those due to the position of the Sun.

[edit] Common models

• The US Standard Atmosphere is one of the most common models
• The International Standard Atmosphere is a related international standard
• NRLMSISE-00 is a recent model from NRL often used in the atmospheric sciences
• The Jacchia Reference Atmosphere is an older model still commonly used in spacecraft dynamics

[edit] See also

• Standard conditions for temperature and pressure

[edit] References

• NASA GSFC Atmospheric Models overview

• Various models at NASA GSFC ModelWeb