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Radar Altimeter
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Summary
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Radar Altimeter
is an
Electronic device
used in aircrafts to measure the precise
Altitude above the terrain
, especially useful in
Low Visibility Conditions
. It operates by
Transmitting radio waves
towards the ground and calculating the altitude based on the
Time it takes for the waves to return
.
Concepts
Radar Technology
Radio Waves
Time Delay Measurement
Altitude Measurement
Terrain Awareness
Low Visibility Navigation
Wave Reflection
Ground Proximity Warning System (GPWS)
Sensors And Avionics
Ground Proximity Warning System
Relevant Degrees
Vehicle Engineering 78%
Electrical Engineering 22%
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