Molecular-scale temperature

The molecular-scale temperature is the defining property of the U.S. Standard Atmosphere, 1962. It is defined by the relationship:

${\displaystyle T_{m}(z)={\frac {M_{0}}{M(z)}}\cdot {T(z)}}$

T_m(z) is molecular-scale temperature at altitude z;

M₀ is molecular weight of air at sea level;

M(z) is molecular weight of air at altitude z;

T(z) is absolute temperature at altitude z.

This is citation of the Technical Report of USAF from 1967. ^[1]

References

1. Brackbill, Jeremiah U.; Nawrocki, Edmund A.; Whitaker, William A. (August 1967). Atmospheric models for use in hydrodynamic computer codes. AFWL-TR-67-75. Kirtland Air Force Base, New Mexico (USA): Air Force Weapons Laboratory. Research And Technology Division. Air Force Systems Command. Archived from the original (pdf) on April 8, 2013. Retrieved 2012-05-30.