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Astronautics Vocabulary : altimétrie

The Astronautics Vocabulary is a glossary of terms that pertain to the science and technology of spaceflight. This alphabetical list can be navigated by clicking on the letters A-Z displayed on this page.

Definition of altimetry

Translation:
altimétrie
Definition:
The measurement of heights in the atmosphere (altitude), generally by means of an altimeter.
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