Consider the equations of ideal gas dynamics (3.4)-(3.5) from Roberts (see the extracts from the book of Roberts on the Study Desk). Take y = 7/5 (suitable for air) and find the distribution of density of an atmosphere in equilibrium when it is acted on by a uniform gravitational field F = -gp (assume p = po at x = 0). Sketch a graph of the density as a function of height z.

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Consider the equations of ideal gas dynamics (3.4)-(3.5) from Roberts (see the
extracts from the book of Roberts on the Study Desk). Take y = 7/5 (suitable
for air) and find the distribution of density of an atmosphere in equilibrium
when it is acted on by a uniform gravitational field F=-gp (assume p = po at
x = 0). Sketch a graph of the density as a function of height z.
Transcribed Image Text:Consider the equations of ideal gas dynamics (3.4)-(3.5) from Roberts (see the extracts from the book of Roberts on the Study Desk). Take y = 7/5 (suitable for air) and find the distribution of density of an atmosphere in equilibrium when it is acted on by a uniform gravitational field F=-gp (assume p = po at x = 0). Sketch a graph of the density as a function of height z.
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