An exercise in modelling using the US Standard Atmosphere
Michael C. LoPresto, Diane A. Jacobs · Physics Education · 2006
In this exercise the US Standard Atmosphere is used as 'data' that a student is asked to model by deriving equations to reproduce it with the help of spreadsheet and graphing software. The exercise can be used as a laboratory or an independent study for a student of introductory physics to provide an introduction to scientific research methods that may not otherwise be available from traditional classroom instruction.