Armstrong line en · PROPN
Etymology
Named after Harry George Armstrong (1899–1983), who determined this limit.
Meanings
- The altitude above sea level at which water boils without a pressurized environment, and at which a person would require a pressure suit or pressurized environment to survive, and avoid having their bodily fluids boil away.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Armstrong's line | alternative | lexicographic |
Coordinates
Kármán line · death zone · mesopause · McDowell line
Synonyms
Armstrong's line · Armstrong limit
Translations (1)
pt linha de Armstrong (altitude at which water boils without a pressurized environment)