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TERRAIN CLEARANCE INDICATOR [1 record]

Record 1 2014-10-21

English

Subject field(s)
  • Flight Instruments and Equipment (Aeroindustry)
DEF

Altimeter which measures vertical distance to the surface below, using radio, radar, sonic, laser or capacitive technology.

OBS

absolute altimeter; terrain clearance indicator: terms and definition standardized by NATO.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Instruments et équipement de bord (Constructions aéronautiques)
DEF

Altimètre qui mesure la distance verticale le séparant de la surface sous-jacente par sondage radio, radar, acoustique, laser ou capacitif.

OBS

altimètre absolu; indicateur de hauteur de dégagement : termes et définition normalisés par l'OTAN.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Instrumentos y equipo de vuelo (Industria aeronáutica)
DEF

Equipo de radio, radar o aparato similar diseñado para indicar la altura de un avión sobre el terrreno.

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