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definition
An apparatus for measuring altitude.
Examples of altimeter in a Sentence
Beyond basic GPS and time, this watch also includes a compass, a barometer and an altimeter.
The model features sport timing functions, which includes an altimeter and temperature gauge.
National Geographic Men's Hike Master Altimeter Temperature Digital Watch (Model NG701GKSU) - the National Geographic Echomaster is a high performance men's stainless steel digital watch.
In addition to the sturdy titanium case and polyurethane strap, this model offers a digital compass that updates on the fly, a 1,000 hour chronograph, weather barometer, altimeter, altitude alarms and a hydration alarm.
A built in electronic compass and barometer altimeter - this will help you navigate through nature's rough terrains and oceans.
My American friend Keith Giles has one which includes an altimeter.
It also has responsibility for military air traffic zones, aerodrome traffic zones and altimeter setting regions.
When setting the low light of the radar altimeter, the person doing the setting should announce the setting he makes.
The height of Knight's Peak is not given by the OS, so the SMC measured it with a " precision altimeter " .
The plane was a mess; the only instruments left working were a small magnetic compass, the airspeed indicator and altimeter.
Eventually the payload section, complete with broken nose cone and altimeter, was found, but the booster section is lost.
There was no radar altimeter or any other equipment that could be electronically detected.
So using an altimeter without making errors requires constant alertness and repeated calculations, all done " on the fly " .
Does the plane I fly have a 2 nd altimeter?
It was the first European satellite to carry a radar altimeter and was launched into an 800 kilometer altitude and 98.5 degree inclination orbit.
In addition, the Edge 305 incorporates a barometric altimeter for extremely accurate elevation and vertical profile data.
The Suunto X6HR is a combined altimeter, Barometer, Compass and heart rate monitor with PC interface.
Features you can find on a handheld unit are altimeter, compass and the ability to create your own routes and trails.
Timex Men's Expedition Adventure Tech Altimeter Barometer Watch (Model T41531) - The Timex Men's Expedition Adventure Tech Altimeter Barometer Watch has futuristic styling with a distinctive gray and orange band.
Casio Men's Pathfinder Altimeter/Barometer/ Digital Compass Solar Digital Watch (Model PAG80-1V) - this watch features a built-in digital compass with an altimeter, barometer and thermometer.
It shows you how much time has elapsed during flight, the status of your landing gear and throttle, a damage meter, a sea level altimeter, and airspeed indicator and a fuel gauge.