For Altimeter we have terms and definitions in 9 topics. The topics are Anthromorphemics, Anthropology, Aviation, Cartographic, Climatology, Hunting, Watch, Watches and Weather.

Altimeter (Anthromorphemics)

A barometric device for determining elevations above sea-level.

Altimeter (Anthropology)

A barometric device for determining elevations above sea-level.

Altimeter (Aviation)

An adjustable aneroid-barometic cockpit instrument used to measure an aircraft's altitude.

Altimeter (Cartographic)

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 (Climatology)

An instrument for measuring the altitude with respect to a fixed level

Altimeter (Hunting)

An instrument that determines its distance above a particular surface.

Altimeter (Watch)

A function that provides altitude by responding to changes in barometric pressure, commonly found in pilot watches. Note that inside a pressurized airplane cabin, the altimeter will register as if on land.

Altimeter (Watches)

A function that provides altitude by responding to changes in barometric pressure, commonly found in pilot watches. Note that inside a pressurized airplane cabin, the altimeter will register as if on land.

Altimeter (Weather)

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.

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