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SERVOALTIMETER [1 record]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2010-05-03
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Flight Instruments and Equipment (Aeroindustry)
- Aircraft Piloting and Navigation
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- servo-altimeter
1, record 1, English, servo%2Daltimeter
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- servo altimeter 2, record 1, English, servo%20altimeter
correct
- servoed altimeter 3, record 1, English, servoed%20altimeter
correct
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Servo altimeters have a place among the most important instrument gauges in aviation history. The servo altimeter tells the pilot how high the plane is flying above the earth and at what rate it is climbing or descending, along with valuable information about the air pressure. The instrument differs from a normal altimeter in how it senses the altitude. A traditional altimeter uses only a barometer-style system to calculate pressure. Its instrument panel is sealed with an airtight connection to the airplane's static port, a device on the side of the plane open to a steady and reliable stream of air. 2, record 1, English, - servo%2Daltimeter
Record 1, Key term(s)
- servoaltimeter
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Instruments et équipement de bord (Constructions aéronautiques)
- Pilotage et navigation aérienne
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- altimètre asservi
1, record 1, French, altim%C3%A8tre%20asservi
correct, masculine noun, officially approved
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Baromètre qui possède une plage d'utilisation plus importante ainsi qu'une meilleure précision à très haute altitude qu'un simple altimètre à tambour et aiguilles. 2, record 1, French, - altim%C3%A8tre%20asservi
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
L'altimètre du copilote est un altimètre asservi qui fournit des mesures d'altitude précises. 3, record 1, French, - altim%C3%A8tre%20asservi
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
altimètre asservi : terme uniformisé par le Comité d'uniformisation de la terminologie aéronautique (CUTA) - Opérations aériennes. 4, record 1, French, - altim%C3%A8tre%20asservi
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Instrumentos y equipo de vuelo (Industria aeronáutica)
- Pilotaje y navegación aérea
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- servoaltímetro
1, record 1, Spanish, servoalt%C3%ADmetro
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
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