MSL or Mean Sea Level is the average height of the ocean surface. Mean sea level is a significant datum reference for meteorological and altitude related pressure measurements, e.g. standard atmospheric pressure at mean sea level is 1013.25 hPa or 29.92 inHg.
Featured atmospheric pressure measurement products
Barometric Pressure Transmitters - Select barometric pressure transmitters with compressed output scaling for superior resolution in detecting incremental atmospheric changes. Ideal for environmental controls & gas analysis compensation.
Barometric pressure sensor for hurricane tracking on uncrewed surface vessel - Barometric pressure measurement in harsh marine environments. This application required a corrosion-resistant, IP67-rated pressure sensor for an uncrewed surface vessel used in hurricane research, capable of withstanding saltwater spray and high humidity.
Glossary of Pressure Reference technical terms
- Gauge Reference Pressure
- Negative Gauge Pressure
- Reference Pressure
- SG – Sealed Gauge
- Vented Cable
- Vented Gauge
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