What is Saturation?
The state of the atmosphere when it contains the maximum amount of water vapor possible at a given temperature and pressure.
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The percentage of water vapor in the air relative to the maximum amount of water vapor the air can hold at a given temperature.
An instrument that continuously records atmospheric pressure over time. It uses a barometer to measure pressure and creates...