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Incorrect Coefficient in Altitude Calculation #30

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I believe there is an error in the altitude calculation formula (SparkFunBME280.cpp, line #421). The coefficient value of 45846.2 does not match international (ISA) or US standard altitude models.

To match accepted standards this should have a value of 44330.77 (44330.76923 to be exact).

I know it seems a small issue, but since this is a multiplier, it results in values that are 3.4% too high. Here are some references supporting this coefficient:

https://www.iso.org/standard/7472.html
ISO Standard Atmosphere. The primary source document for the international standard. (Unfortunately there is a charge to download this document.)

https://www.fai.org/sites/default/files/documents/sc4_vol_edic_16_rev_1.pdf
FAI World Aeromodeling document. A more accessable document describing altimeter requirements for model aircraft competition. (See page 10)

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/International_Standard_Atmosphere
Wikipedia info on altitude standards with more references at the end of the document.

https://github.com/adafruit/Adafruit_BME280_Library
The Adafruit BME280 library uses a value of 44330.0 (line 591).

Thank you for your efforts!

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