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Sensitive altimeter

A form of multipointer pneumatic altimeter with an adjustable barometric scale that allows the reference pressure to be set to any desired level.

Dictionary Term

Sensitive altimeter

Definition

  • A form of multipointer pneumatic altimeter with an adjustable barometric scale that allows the reference pressure to be set to any desired level.

References

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