Standard Atmospheric Table
Altitude
(Feet)
Density of Air
(D)
Altitude
(Feet)
Density of Air
(D)
0 0.002377 15,000 0.001496
1,000 0.002308 20,000 0.001266
2,000 0.002241 25,000 0.001065
3,000 0.002175 30,000 0.000889
4,000 0.002111 35,000 0.000737
5,000 0.002048 36,089* 0.000706
6,000 0.001987 40,000 0.000585
7,000 0.001927 45,000 0.000460
8,000 0.001868 50,000 0.000362
9,000 0.001811 55,000 0.000285
10,000 0.001755 *Geopotential of Tropopause


3 Minutes

Find the correct air density for the altitude at which they will be flying.

HINT: Look at the chart above to determine it. The altitude is 20,000 feet.


A) 0.001266

B) 0.001496

C) 0.001065

D) 0.000889
Please send any comments to:
Curator:
Tom.Benson@grc.nasa.gov
Responsible Official: Kathy.Zona@grc.nasa.gov