Barometers were also used to measure the heights of mountains, simply by calculating air pressure. They were a lot less reliable than theodolites, however.
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Barometers were also used to measure the heights of mountains, simply by calculating air pressure. They were a lot less reliable than theodolites, however.
I think it works on the same principle that the pressure altimeter used in aircraft uses to determine heights from ground.
Sounds about right!