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Altimeter

  • Altimeter is an instrument used to measure the height / altitude of an object above a certain level. It is also known as Altitude Meter.
  • It is used in aviation industry. It helps to measure the distance of aircraft from the ground by correcting the errors caused by temperature and local air pressure.
  • It is also capable of detecting dangerous currents like wind shear to facilitate automatic landing. Its unit of measurement is hectopascal (hPa).
  • Recently, the US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has warned that new 5G technology may hinder the use of devices such as altimeters.
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