Aviation Dictionary

Aneroid barometer

An instrument that measures the absolute pressure of the atmosphere by balancing the weight of the air above it against the spring action of the aneroid.

Dictionary Term

Aneroid barometer

Definition

An instrument that measures the absolute pressure of the atmosphere by balancing the weight of the air above it against the spring action of the aneroid.

References

Pilot's Handbook of Aeronautical Knowledge · Federal Aviation Administration · 2023