õhukõrgust

õhukõrgust refers to altitude, the vertical distance of an object or location above a reference point, typically sea level. This measurement is crucial in various fields, including aviation, meteorology, and geography. In aviation, aircraft altitude is monitored to ensure safe separation from terrain and other aircraft. Different altimeters are used to measure altitude, often based on atmospheric pressure. Meteorologists use altitude to study atmospheric conditions, as temperature, pressure, and humidity change significantly with height. For example, cloud formation and precipitation patterns are heavily influenced by altitude. Geographers use altitude to describe the elevation of landforms, which impacts climate, vegetation, and human settlement patterns. Mountains are characterized by their high altitudes, leading to colder temperatures and different ecosystems compared to lower elevations. The concept of altitude is usually expressed in meters or feet.