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absolute altimeter [′ab·sə‚lüt al′tim·ə·dər]

(engineering)

An instrument which employs radio, sonic, or capacitive technology to produce on its indicator the measurement of distance from the aircraft to the terrain below. Also known as terrain-clearance indicator.

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