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Altimeter Definition from Language, Idioms & Slang Dictionaries & Glossaries
| Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) |
Altimeter
(n.)
An instrument for taking altitudes, as a quadrant, sextant, etc.
(n.)
An instrument for taking altitudes, as a quadrant, sextant, etc.
| WordNet 2.0 |
altimeter
Noun
1. an instrument that measures the height above ground; used in navigation
(hypernym) measuring instrument, measuring system, measuring device
(hyponym) hypsometer
(part-meronym) aneroid barometer, aneroid
Noun
1. an instrument that measures the height above ground; used in navigation
(hypernym) measuring instrument, measuring system, measuring device
(hyponym) hypsometer
(part-meronym) aneroid barometer, aneroid
| hEnglish - advanced version |
altimeter
altimeter
\al*tim"e*ter\ (&?;), n. [ll. altimeter; altus high + metrum, gr. &?;, measure: cf. f. altimètre.] an instrument for taking altitudes, as a quadrant, sextant, etc.
altimeter
\al*tim"e*ter\ (&?;), n. [ll. altimeter; altus high + metrum, gr. &?;, measure: cf. f. altimètre.] an instrument for taking altitudes, as a quadrant, sextant, etc.
Altimeter Definition from Science & Technology Dictionaries & Glossaries
| WEATHER&METEOROLOGY |
ALTIMETER
An instrument used to determine the altitude of an object with respect to a fixed level. The type normally used by meteorologists measures the altitude with respect to sea level pressure.
An instrument used to determine the altitude of an object with respect to a fixed level. The type normally used by meteorologists measures the altitude with respect to sea level pressure.
| VFA-13 Aviation Glossary |
altimeter
An onboard instrument which senses air pressure in order to gauge altitude.
An onboard instrument which senses air pressure in order to gauge altitude.
| Aviation - English - Spintra.com |
Altimeter.
A device to measure altitude, either barometric altitude or radar altitude
A device to measure altitude, either barometric altitude or radar altitude
| Abbreviation Airbus A340 |
ALTM
Altimeter: This instrument measures the aircraft altitude by using the static pressure.
Altimeter: This instrument measures the aircraft altitude by using the static pressure.
| Technical English by wpv |
ALTIMETER
An instrument used to measure the height above a reference point, such as ground or sea level.
An instrument used to measure the height above a reference point, such as ground or sea level.
| Glossary of Cartographic Terms |
altimeter
Instrument for measuring altitudes or elevations with respect to a reference level, usually mean sea level. The most common type is an aneroid barometer. A radar altimeter determines the height of an aircraft above the terrain by measuring the time required for an electromagnetic pulse to travel from aircraft to the ground and back.
Instrument for measuring altitudes or elevations with respect to a reference level, usually mean sea level. The most common type is an aneroid barometer. A radar altimeter determines the height of an aircraft above the terrain by measuring the time required for an electromagnetic pulse to travel from aircraft to the ground and back.
Altimeter Definition from Entertainment & Music Dictionaries & Glossaries
| English to Federation-Standard Golic Vulcan |
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Altimeter Definition from Society & Culture Dictionaries & Glossaries
| Outdoor Glossary |
Altimeter
An instrument that measures elevation by using barometric (air) pressure.
An instrument that measures elevation by using barometric (air) pressure.
Altimeter Definition from Encyclopedia Dictionaries & Glossaries
| Wikipedia English - The Free Encyclopedia |
Altimeter
An altimeter is an active instrument used to measure the altitude of an object above a fixed level. The measurement of altitude is called altimetry, which is related to the term bathymetry, the measurement of depth underwater.
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