RE: Micro-climates, Elevation and Weather

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pharg
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[quote=”sweikert925″]

I was hoping to get an altimeter so I can measure the altitude of the places I will be visiting on my upcoming visit to CR in a couple of weeks. But that was before I found that altimeters are really just barometers and that they work by measuring barometric pressure, not actual height above sea level. Barometric pressure changes the higher up you go. But since barometric pressure ALSO keeps changing with the weather, how DO you get an accurate reading of altitude?[/quote]

A 300’ elevation probably does not make a major difference in some areas [Heredia CITY for example] but it probably makes a big difference if you are on opposite sides of a mountain; and also on a directional difference [e.g., facing North vs. facing South]. I’m sure other possibilities exist. Vegetational differences come to mind.

On altimetry, a really good GPS would be my choice. However, as an oceanographer, I would prefer a depth sounder.:wink: