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| '''World''' <section begin="2"/>has a pressure of 0.10 to 0.42 atmospheres.
 
| '''World''' <section begin="2"/>has a pressure of 0.10 to 0.42 atmospheres.
 
* It also has a [[Tainted Atmosphere]] which is a type of [[atmosphere]] known for possessing irritants that make it difficult or impossible for [[Conventional Life|conventional]] [[sophont]]s to tolerate respiration for any length of time.
 
* It also has a [[Tainted Atmosphere]] which is a type of [[atmosphere]] known for possessing irritants that make it difficult or impossible for [[Conventional Life|conventional]] [[sophont]]s to tolerate respiration for any length of time.
* This atmosphere requires TBD. <section end="2"/>  
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* This atmopshere requires a [[filter respirator combination]]. <section end="2"/>  
 
| TBD
 
| TBD
 
|-
 
|-
 
| [[Very Thin Atmosphere]]   
 
| [[Very Thin Atmosphere]]   
 
| '''World''' <section begin="3"/>has a pressure of 0.10 to 0.42 atmospheres.
 
| '''World''' <section begin="3"/>has a pressure of 0.10 to 0.42 atmospheres.
* This atmosphere requires TBD. <section end="3"/>  
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* This atmosphere requires a [[respirator]]. <section end="3"/>  
 
| TBD
 
| TBD
 
|-
 
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| '''World''' <section begin="4"/>has a pressure of 0.43 to 0.70 atmospheres.
 
| '''World''' <section begin="4"/>has a pressure of 0.43 to 0.70 atmospheres.
 
* It also has a [[Tainted Atmosphere]] which is a type of [[atmosphere]] known for possessing irritants that make it difficult or impossible for [[Conventional Life|conventional]] [[sophont]]s to tolerate respiration for any length of time.
 
* It also has a [[Tainted Atmosphere]] which is a type of [[atmosphere]] known for possessing irritants that make it difficult or impossible for [[Conventional Life|conventional]] [[sophont]]s to tolerate respiration for any length of time.
* This atmosphere requires TBD. <section end="4"/>  
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* This atmosphere contains an unusual taint such as such as [[Diseases & Plagues of Charted Space|disease]], a hazardous gas mix, [[pollutant]]s, or sulfur compounds which requires the use of a [[filter mask]]. <section end="4"/>  
 
| TBD
 
| TBD
 
|-
 
|-
 
| [[Thin Atmosphere]]   
 
| [[Thin Atmosphere]]   
 
| '''World''' <section begin="5"/>has a pressure of 0.43 to 0.70 atmospheres.
 
| '''World''' <section begin="5"/>has a pressure of 0.43 to 0.70 atmospheres.
* This atmosphere requires TBD. <section end="5"/>  
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* No survival gear required. <section end="5"/>  
 
| TBD
 
| TBD
 
|-
 
|-
 
| [[Standard Atmosphere]]   
 
| [[Standard Atmosphere]]   
 
| '''World''' <section begin="6"/>has a pressure of 0.71 to 1.49 atmospheres.
 
| '''World''' <section begin="6"/>has a pressure of 0.71 to 1.49 atmospheres.
* This atmosphere requires TBD. <section end="6"/>  
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* No survival gear required. <section end="6"/>  
 
| TBD
 
| TBD
 
|-
 
|-
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| '''World''' <section begin="7"/>has a pressure of 0.71 to 1.49 atmospheres.
 
| '''World''' <section begin="7"/>has a pressure of 0.71 to 1.49 atmospheres.
 
* It also has a [[Tainted Atmosphere]] which is a type of [[atmosphere]] known for possessing irritants that make it difficult or impossible for [[Conventional Life|conventional]] [[sophont]]s to tolerate respiration for any length of time.
 
* It also has a [[Tainted Atmosphere]] which is a type of [[atmosphere]] known for possessing irritants that make it difficult or impossible for [[Conventional Life|conventional]] [[sophont]]s to tolerate respiration for any length of time.
* This atmosphere requires TBD. <section end="7"/>  
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* This atmosphere requires a [[filter mask]]. <section end="7"/>  
 
| TBD
 
| TBD
 
|-
 
|-
 
| [[Dense Atmosphere]]   
 
| [[Dense Atmosphere]]   
 
| '''World''' <section begin="8"/>has a pressure of 1.50 to 2.49 atmospheres.
 
| '''World''' <section begin="8"/>has a pressure of 1.50 to 2.49 atmospheres.
* This atmosphere requires TBD. <section end="8"/>  
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* No survival gear required. <section end="8"/>  
 
| TBD
 
| TBD
 
|-
 
|-
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| '''World''' <section begin="9"/>has a pressure of 1.50 to 2.49 atmospheres.
 
| '''World''' <section begin="9"/>has a pressure of 1.50 to 2.49 atmospheres.
 
* It also has a [[Tainted Atmosphere]] which is a type of [[atmosphere]] known for possessing irritants that make it difficult or impossible for [[Conventional Life|conventional]] [[sophont]]s to tolerate respiration for any length of time.
 
* It also has a [[Tainted Atmosphere]] which is a type of [[atmosphere]] known for possessing irritants that make it difficult or impossible for [[Conventional Life|conventional]] [[sophont]]s to tolerate respiration for any length of time.
* This atmosphere requires TBD. <section end="9"/>  
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* This atmosphere requires a [[filter mask]]. <section end="9"/>  
 
| TBD
 
| TBD
 
|-
 
|-
| Vacuum Atmosphere & Conventional [[Exotic Atmosphere]]  
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| Conventional [[Exotic Atmosphere]]  
 
| '''World''' <section begin="A"/>has a pressure of variable atmospheres.
 
| '''World''' <section begin="A"/>has a pressure of variable atmospheres.
* This atmosphere requires TBD. <section end="A"/>  
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* It possesses an unusual gas mix which requires the use of [[oxygen tank]]s, but [[protective suit]]s are not needed. <section end="A"/>  
 
| TBD
 
| TBD
 
|-
 
|-
 
| [[Corrosive Atmosphere]] & Conventional [[Exotic Atmosphere]]   
 
| [[Corrosive Atmosphere]] & Conventional [[Exotic Atmosphere]]   
 
| '''World''' <section begin="B"/>has a pressure of variable atmospheres.
 
| '''World''' <section begin="B"/>has a pressure of variable atmospheres.
* This atmosphere requires TBD. <section end="B"/>  
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* This atmosphere possesses a concentrated gas mix or unusual temperature creates a [[Corrosive Atmosphere|corrosive environment]], which requires the use of a [[Hostile environment suit]] or [[vacc suit]]. <section end="B"/>  
 
| TBD
 
| TBD
 
|-
 
|-
 
| [[Insidious Atmosphere]] & Conventional [[Exotic Atmosphere]]   
 
| [[Insidious Atmosphere]] & Conventional [[Exotic Atmosphere]]   
 
| '''World''' <section begin="C"/>has a pressure of variable atmospheres.
 
| '''World''' <section begin="C"/>has a pressure of variable atmospheres.
* This atmosphere requires TBD. <section end="C"/>  
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* It requires the use of a [[Hostile environment suit]] or [[vacc suit]].
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* The atmosphere is similar to a [[corrosive atmosphere]], but extreme conditions cause the corrosive effects to defeat any protective measures in 2 to 12 hours. <section end="C"/>  
 
| TBD
 
| TBD
 
|-
 
|-
 
| [[Dense Atmosphere]] & [[High Pressure Atmosphere]] & Unusual [[Exotic Atmosphere]]   
 
| [[Dense Atmosphere]] & [[High Pressure Atmosphere]] & Unusual [[Exotic Atmosphere]]   
 
| '''World''' <section begin="D"/>has a pressure of 2.5 or greater atmospheres.
 
| '''World''' <section begin="D"/>has a pressure of 2.5 or greater atmospheres.
* This atmosphere requires TBD. <section end="D"/>  
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* Typically no survival gear is required under many conditions.
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* Pressure at or below sea level is too great to support life but is breathable at higher altitudes. <section end="D"/>  
 
| TBD
 
| TBD
 
|-
 
|-
 
| [[Ellipsoid Atmosphere]] & Unusual [[Exotic Atmosphere]]   
 
| [[Ellipsoid Atmosphere]] & Unusual [[Exotic Atmosphere]]   
 
| '''World''' <section begin="E"/>has a pressure of 0.5 or less atmospheres.
 
| '''World''' <section begin="E"/>has a pressure of 0.5 or less atmospheres.
* This atmosphere requires TBD. <section end="E"/>  
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* Typically no survival gear is required under many conditions.
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* The world’s surface is [[Ellipsoid World|ellipsoidal]], not spherical. Because the atmosphere remains spherical, surface atmospheric pressure ranges from very high at the middle to very low at the ends.
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* Breathable bands may exist at some point within the range of pressure. <section end="E"/>  
 
| TBD
 
| TBD
 
|-
 
|-
 
| [[Thin Atmosphere]] & [[Low Pressure Atmosphere]] & Unusual [[Exotic Atmosphere]]   
 
| [[Thin Atmosphere]] & [[Low Pressure Atmosphere]] & Unusual [[Exotic Atmosphere]]   
 
| '''World''' <section begin="F"/>has a pressure of variable atmospheres.
 
| '''World''' <section begin="F"/>has a pressure of variable atmospheres.
* This atmosphere requires TBD. <section end="F"/>  
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* Typically no survival gear is required under some conditions.
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* This [[world]]  is large and massive, with a [[thin atmosphere]] which settles to the lowest levels of the terrain.
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* The atmosphere is un-breathable at most altitudes except the very low ones (…as in depressions or deep valleys). <section end="F"/>  
 
| TBD
 
| TBD
 
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|-
 
|}
 
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Revision as of 05:45, 12 August 2018

Atmosphere

Atmosphere Classifications -> Summary Synopsis Paragraphs

Atmosphere Codes (AC) Classifications -> Summary Synopsis Paragraphs
Atmo Code Statement (Summary Synopsis Paragraph) Remarks
Vacuum Atmosphere World has a pressure of less than 0.001 atmospheres, which requires the use of a vacc suit. TBD
Trace Atmosphere World has a pressure of less than 0.1 atmospheres, which requires the use of a vacc suit. TBD
Very Thin Atmosphere & Tainted Atmosphere World has a pressure of 0.10 to 0.42 atmospheres. TBD
Very Thin Atmosphere World has a pressure of 0.10 to 0.42 atmospheres. TBD
Thin Atmosphere & Tainted Atmosphere World has a pressure of 0.43 to 0.70 atmospheres. TBD
Thin Atmosphere World has a pressure of 0.43 to 0.70 atmospheres.
  • No survival gear required.
TBD
Standard Atmosphere World has a pressure of 0.71 to 1.49 atmospheres.
  • No survival gear required.
TBD
Standard Atmosphere & Tainted Atmosphere World has a pressure of 0.71 to 1.49 atmospheres. TBD
Dense Atmosphere World has a pressure of 1.50 to 2.49 atmospheres.
  • No survival gear required.
TBD
Dense Atmosphere & Tainted Atmosphere World has a pressure of 1.50 to 2.49 atmospheres. TBD
Conventional Exotic Atmosphere World has a pressure of variable atmospheres. TBD
Corrosive Atmosphere & Conventional Exotic Atmosphere World has a pressure of variable atmospheres. TBD
Insidious Atmosphere & Conventional Exotic Atmosphere World has a pressure of variable atmospheres. TBD
Dense Atmosphere & High Pressure Atmosphere & Unusual Exotic Atmosphere World has a pressure of 2.5 or greater atmospheres.
  • Typically no survival gear is required under many conditions.
  • Pressure at or below sea level is too great to support life but is breathable at higher altitudes.
TBD
Ellipsoid Atmosphere & Unusual Exotic Atmosphere World has a pressure of 0.5 or less atmospheres.
  • Typically no survival gear is required under many conditions.
  • The world’s surface is ellipsoidal, not spherical. Because the atmosphere remains spherical, surface atmospheric pressure ranges from very high at the middle to very low at the ends.
  • Breathable bands may exist at some point within the range of pressure.
TBD
Thin Atmosphere & Low Pressure Atmosphere & Unusual Exotic Atmosphere World has a pressure of variable atmospheres.
  • Typically no survival gear is required under some conditions.
  • This world is large and massive, with a thin atmosphere which settles to the lowest levels of the terrain.
  • The atmosphere is un-breathable at most altitudes except the very low ones (…as in depressions or deep valleys).
TBD