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Barometer off by fixed value

(Topic created on: 12-03-2019 06:32 PM)
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pkylle
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The barometer seems to be off by a fixed value.
Any chance of a fix to the app or read-out?

(Galaxy  Watch SM-R815F; app Alti-Barometer 1.2.2)

It seems that the accuracy of the pressure sensor is the issue. Mine shows approx. 5 hPa above correct value.

I live near a reference for sea level pressure (airport at sea level), at an altitude of 14 m but the altitude shown is -22 m. (pressure values; at my altitude 977.2 hPa, at sea level 979.0, and watch shows 981 hPa)
This gives false altitude when using 'automatic' calibration to sea level pressure (as obtained from the internet based on your location).
When using the 'manual' setting one should be able to set both altitude AND pressure as a reference for readings following after (as long as there is no change in sea level pressure or reference level).
The 'missing' accuracy which seems to be of a constant value as the precision seems ok. (i.e. the readings follow the correct value but offset) leads to this:
A way to enter a fixed offset could be a fix.

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