absolute altimeter

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noun

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

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Meanings

nounabsolute altimeter (plural absolute altimeters)

plural absolute altimeters

  1. aeronauticsA type of altimeter which measures vertical distance to the surface below, using radio, radar, sonic, laser, or capacitive technology.
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APA

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Chicago

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