The Science of Your Breath

Have you noticed that breathing becomes harder as you gain altitude? This is not just a sensation, but a natural reaction of your body to the changing atmosphere.

Contrary to popular belief, the oxygen concentration in the air remains constant at about 21%, whether at sea level or on a peak. What really changes is the atmospheric pressure. At high altitudes, pressure decreases and oxygen molecules are further apart. Consequently, with each breath, your lungs take in a smaller amount of oxygen compared to sea level.

In summary:

  • Oxygen concentration is constant (21%).
  • Atmospheric pressure decreases with altitude.
  • Lower pressure makes oxygen less dense and harder to absorb.

Technology for your safety

Oxymeter combines geographic and meteorological data to give you an immediate answer:

  • Location: We identify your precise altitude via GPS or topographic data.
  • Atmosphere: We retrieve local pressure values from global weather stations.

Our algorithm processes this information to estimate the real oxygen availability for your body. It turns technical data into a simple tool for your awareness.

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Error messages? No problem!

If something goes wrong (e.g., GPS is disabled or weather data is unavailable), the web app will show you a clear message. If you have any doubts, do not hesitate to send an email: add your full name and contact email in the message before writing to team@contact.oxymeter.it

The Next Step

Our web app is just the beginning. We are developing a wearable device capable of measuring these values in real-time, directly on your skin.

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