absolute altimeter

English

Pronunciation

• (US) IPA^(key): /ˈæb.səˌlut/, /ˌæb.səˈljut/ + IPA^(key): /ælˈtɪm.ɪ.tɚ/, /ˈæl.təˌmi.tɚ/

Noun

absolute altimeter (plural absolute altimeters)

1. (aviation) A type of altimeter which measures vertical distance to the surface below, using radio, radar, sonic, laser, or capacitive technology.

See also

• altimeter