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[[File:IKS Somraw.jpg|thumb|The {{IKS|Somraw}} in the atmosphere of a [[gas giant]]]]
  
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An '''atmosphere''' is a layer of [[gas]] that surrounds a [[planet]] or [[moon]], held in place by [[gravity]]. On [[class M|M-class planets]], the lowest layer of the atmosphere is called the [[troposphere]].
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An '''atmosphere''' is a layer of [[gas]] that surrounds a [[planet]] or [[moon]], held in place by [[gravity]].
   
 
The atmosphere of [[Earth]] was primarily composed of [[nitrogen]] and [[oxygen]], with notable amounts of [[water]] vapor, [[carbon dioxide]], and noble gases.
  
The atmosphere of [[Earth]] was primarily composed of [[nitrogen]] and [[oxygen]], with notable amounts of [[water]] vapor, [[carbon dioxide]], and noble gases.
   
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:''In an [[alternate timeline|alternate]] version of [[1944]], the {{Class|NX}} [[starship]] {{NX|Enterprise}} entered Earth's atmosphere in order to destroy a [[Na'kuhl]] [[temporal conduit]].'' ({{ENT|Storm Front, Part II}})
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''In an [[alternate timeline|alternate]] version of [[1944]], the {{Class|NX}} [[starship]] {{NX|Enterprise}} entered Earth's atmosphere in order to destroy a [[Na'kuhl]] [[temporal conduit]].'' ({{ENT|Storm Front, Part II}})
   
 
In [[1986]], as the {{HMS|Bounty}} was approaching Earth, [[James T. Kirk]] asked [[Spock]] in what time period they had arrived at. Upon scanning the planet, Spock informed Kirk that based off the pollution content in the atmosphere that they had arrived at the late [[20th century]]. ({{film|4}})
  
In [[1986]], as the {{HMS|Bounty}} was approaching Earth, [[James T. Kirk]] asked [[Spock]] in what time period they had arrived at. Upon scanning the planet, Spock informed Kirk that based off the pollution content in the atmosphere that they had arrived at the late [[20th century]]. ({{film|4}})
   
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Following an [[asteroid]] [[impact]] on the [[planet]] [[Terra Nova]], the [[toxic]] [[debris]] in the atmosphere was too [[density|dense]] to let a [[transmission]] pass. ({{ENT|Terra Nova}})
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In [[2152]], while sending a {{dis|shuttlepod|22nd century}} to meet with the [[mining]] [[colonist]]s of [[Paraagan II]], [[Captain]] [[Jonathan Archer]] and [[Lieutenant]] [[Malcolm Reed]] apparently ignited the [[tetrazine]]-filled atmosphere, wiping out the entire [[colony]]. ({{ENT|Shockwave}})
  
   
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In [[2152]], while sending a {{dis|shuttlepod|22nd century}} to meet with the [[mining]] [[colonist]]s of [[Paraagan II]], {{Captain}} [[Jonathan Archer]] and [[Lieutenant]] [[Malcolm Reed]] apparently ignited the [[tetrazine]]-filled atmosphere, wiping out the entire colony. ({{ENT|Shockwave}})
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In [[2161]], [[Ensign]] [[Travis Mayweather]] [[pilot]]ed ''[[Shuttlepod 2]]'' from ''Enterprise'' to [[Rigel X]], a planet in the [[Rigel system]]. Upon entering the planet's troposphere, he warned the shuttlepod's occupants, an [[away team]] from ''Enterprise'', that the [[shuttlecraft|craft]] might experience some minor turbulence. ({{ENT|These Are the Voyages...}})
  
   
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In [[2269]], [[Doctor]] [[Leonard McCoy]] discovered that the former [[immortality|immortal]] [[Flint]] had lost his immortality because he had left the [[Earth]]'s atmosphere. The Earth's atmosphere is what had made it possible for Flint to have instant tissue regeneration that made him, on Earth, immortal. ({{TOS|Requiem for Methuselah}})
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In [[2269]], [[Doctor]] [[Leonard McCoy]] discovered that the former [[immortality|immortal]] [[Flint]] had lost his immortality because he had left the Earth's atmosphere. The Earth's atmosphere was what had made it possible for Flint to have instant [[tissue]] regeneration that made him, on Earth, immortal. ({{TOS|Requiem for Methuselah}})
   
 
In [[2364]], the {{USS|Enterprise|NCC-1701-D|-D}} was able to defeat a [[cloak]]ed drone of the [[Echo Papa 607]] [[weapon]]s system by luring it into the atmosphere of [[Minos]], where it became visible. ({{TNG|The Arsenal of Freedom}})
  
In [[2364]], the {{USS|Enterprise|NCC-1701-D|-D}} was able to defeat a [[cloak]]ed drone of the [[Echo Papa 607]] [[weapon]]s system by luring it into the atmosphere of [[Minos]], where it became visible. ({{TNG|The Arsenal of Freedom}})
   
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In [[2369]], the [[space station]] [[Deep Space 9]] lost its atmosphere due to several power failures. [[Commander]] [[Benjamin Sisko]] ordered the [[decompression protocol]] and [[Chief]] [[Miles O'Brien]] stabilized the systems. ({{DS9|Q-Less}})
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When travelling through the [[Bajoran wormhole]] in [[2369]] for the second time, the [[runabout]] of [[Benjamin Sisko]] and [[Jadzia Dax]] detected an atmosphere inside the wormhole, which greatly surprised both. ({{DS9|Emissary}})
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Later that year, the [[space station]] [[Deep Space 9]] lost its atmosphere due to several power failures. [[Commander]] Sisko ordered the [[decompression protocol]] and [[Chief]] [[Miles O'Brien]] stabilized the systems. ({{DS9|Q-Less}})
   
 
In [[2372]], a [[Karemma]] vessel attempted to hide from two [[Jem'Hadar attack ship]]s in the atmosphere of a [[gas giant]]. The {{USS|Defiant|2370}} followed and was able to destroy both [[Jem'Hadar]] ships, despite its systems being compromised by the ambient conditions. ({{DS9|Starship Down}})
  
In [[2372]], a [[Karemma]] vessel attempted to hide from two [[Jem'Hadar attack ship]]s in the atmosphere of a [[gas giant]]. The {{USS|Defiant|2370}} followed and was able to destroy both [[Jem'Hadar]] ships, despite its systems being compromised by the ambient conditions. ({{DS9|Starship Down}})
   
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In [[2376]], [[Captain]] [[Rudy Ransom]] of the {{USS|Equinox}} evaded the {{USS|Voyager}} by taking his ship into the atmosphere of an M-class planet. ({{VOY|Equinox, Part II}})
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In [[2376]], Captain [[Rudy Ransom]] of the {{USS|Equinox}} evaded the {{USS|Voyager}} by taking his ship into the atmosphere of an M-class planet. ({{VOY|Equinox, Part II}})
   
 
The [[graviton ellipse]], discovered by the crew of ''Voyager'' in 2376 was found to have a primitive atmosphere. However, according to [[Ensign]] [[Tom Paris]], it wasn't anything anybody would want to breathe in. ({{VOY|One Small Step}})
  
The [[graviton ellipse]], discovered by the crew of ''Voyager'' in 2376 was found to have a primitive atmosphere. However, according to [[Ensign]] [[Tom Paris]], it wasn't anything anybody would want to breathe in. ({{VOY|One Small Step}})
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The [[metaphor]] "fresh air" was used to describe the need to get out of a situation or a [[room]] to "[[breathe]]". In [[June]] of [[2151]], Captain Jonathan Archer said he could use some "fresh air" while talking to [[Thy'lek Shran]] after being held [[hostage]] in a room full of [[Vulcan]]s. ({{ENT|The Andorian Incident}})
   
 
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== Atmospheric technologies ==
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== Atmospheric phenomenon ==
 
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Revision as of 10:12, 28 November 2019

Multiple realities
(covers information from several alternate timelines)
IKS Somraw

The IKS Somraw in the atmosphere of a gas giant

Enterprise (NX-01) above Earth

Enterprise moves through the upper reaches of Earth's atmosphere in an alternate version of 1944

For the unit of measurement, please see atmosphere (or atm).

An atmosphere is a layer of gas that surrounds a planet or moon, held in place by gravity.

The atmosphere of Earth was primarily composed of nitrogen and oxygen, with notable amounts of water vapor, carbon dioxide, and noble gases.

In an alternate version of 1944, the NX-class starship Enterprise entered Earth's atmosphere in order to destroy a Na'kuhl temporal conduit. (ENT: "Storm Front, Part II")

In 1986, as the HMS Bounty was approaching Earth, James T. Kirk asked Spock in what time period they had arrived at. Upon scanning the planet, Spock informed Kirk that based off the pollution content in the atmosphere that they had arrived at the late 20th century. (Star Trek IV: The Voyage Home)

Following an asteroid impact on the planet Terra Nova, the toxic debris in the atmosphere was too dense to let a transmission pass. (ENT: "Terra Nova")

In 2152, while sending a shuttlepod to meet with the mining colonists of Paraagan II, Captain Jonathan Archer and Lieutenant Malcolm Reed apparently ignited the tetrazine-filled atmosphere, wiping out the entire colony. (ENT: "Shockwave")

In 2269, Doctor Leonard McCoy discovered that the former immortal Flint had lost his immortality because he had left the Earth's atmosphere. The Earth's atmosphere was what had made it possible for Flint to have instant tissue regeneration that made him, on Earth, immortal. (TOS: "Requiem for Methuselah")

In 2364, the USS Enterprise-D was able to defeat a cloaked drone of the Echo Papa 607 weapons system by luring it into the atmosphere of Minos, where it became visible. (TNG: "The Arsenal of Freedom")

When travelling through the Bajoran wormhole in 2369 for the second time, the runabout of Benjamin Sisko and Jadzia Dax detected an atmosphere inside the wormhole, which greatly surprised both. (DS9: "Emissary")

Later that year, the space station Deep Space 9 lost its atmosphere due to several power failures. Commander Sisko ordered the decompression protocol and Chief Miles O'Brien stabilized the systems. (DS9: "Q-Less")

In 2372, a Karemma vessel attempted to hide from two Jem'Hadar attack ships in the atmosphere of a gas giant. The USS Defiant followed and was able to destroy both Jem'Hadar ships, despite its systems being compromised by the ambient conditions. (DS9: "Starship Down")

In 2376, Captain Rudy Ransom of the USS Equinox evaded the USS Voyager by taking his ship into the atmosphere of an M-class planet. (VOY: "Equinox, Part II")

The graviton ellipse, discovered by the crew of Voyager in 2376 was found to have a primitive atmosphere. However, according to Ensign Tom Paris, it wasn't anything anybody would want to breathe in. (VOY: "One Small Step")

In the final draft script of TOS: "The Galileo Seven", Murasaki 312 was described as whirling "like some blight in the atmosphere." In the final edit of the episode, however, the reference to "the atmosphere" is instead a reference to "space."

Metaphor

The metaphor "fresh air" was used to describe the need to get out of a situation or a room to "breathe". In June of 2151, Captain Jonathan Archer said he could use some "fresh air" while talking to Thy'lek Shran after being held hostage in a room full of Vulcans. (ENT: "The Andorian Incident")

Atmospheric technologies

Atmospheric phenomenon

Structure and layers of an atmosphere
Planetary: troposphere • stratosphere • thermosphere • exosphere
ozone layer • ionosphere (D region • E region) • magnetosphere • mesosphere
Solar: photosphere • chromosphere • corona

External link

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