Barometric altimeter question

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  1. chiefs1968, Sep 24, 2017

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    Other than tracking stairs climbed etc etc....what other purpose does it serves or can it actually work like a barometer to predict weather changes?
     
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  2. DblHelix, Sep 24, 2017

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    Not sure if there is a way to access it through an API (needed for weather) but it can do elevation change when running or riding bike
     
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  3. zhenya, Sep 24, 2017

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    Yeah it’s primarily there to aid in elevation tracking.
     
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  4. edhchoe, Sep 24, 2017

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    You can measure cabin pressure in flight with barometer app on your phone. If an app designer makes one for the watches we could do the same.
     
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