Find the difference in pressure between each atmosphere

In summary, there are two similar atmosphere conditions, ISA +30C and ISA tropical Maximum, with identical mean sea level conditions, basic shape of temperature profile, and lapse rate in the troposphere. The only difference is the altitude of the tropopause, resulting in a different temperature in the stratosphere. The question asks to find the difference in pressure at an altitude of 16,000 m between the two conditions. To solve this, the temperature profile can be used to integrate the barotropic equation and determine the pressure difference. However, without an ISA chart, the density lapse rate must be known in order to find the appropriate density to use in the equation.
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There are two similar atmosphere ISA +30C and ISA tropical Maximum, they have identical:
Mean Sea level conditions, same basic shape of temperature profile and same lapse rate in troposphere. The difference is the altitude of the tropopause and hence a different temperature in the stratosphere if that temperature in the tropical maximum is -30C find the difference in pressure between the two conditions at an altitude of 16,000 m.

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So the tropopause is at an alitutde of 11km for ISA + 30C and 11.54km for tropical maximum after which the atmosphere is isothermal. So i can do the question now with resource of an ISA chart available where i can find the appropriate density for the altitude however we don't get an ISA chart in the exam and since the density lapse rate isn't a uniform one how would i know the value of the density to use or is there another method to find the pressure?
 
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If you know the temperature profile, then you have everything you need to integrate the barotropic equation
 
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The difference in pressure between each atmosphere is an important factor in understanding the atmospheric conditions and predicting weather patterns. It can also provide information about the circulation of air and the movement of weather systems.

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The most common tool used to measure the difference in pressure between each atmosphere is a barometer. This instrument measures the atmospheric pressure and can be used to compare the pressure at different locations.

How does altitude affect the difference in pressure between each atmosphere?

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How does temperature affect the difference in pressure between each atmosphere?

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