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A gps altimeter is just a special type of gps. They are mainly used in hiking and climbing. They are topographic maps. To help you while you are out and about outdoors.

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A sentence for altimeter?

My handheld GPS instrument has a barometric altimeter in it also.


What are example sentences for altimeter?

My GPS instrument contains a barometric altimeter.


What instrument is used to measure sun's altitude?

what are all the instruments use to measure altitude


What is the instrument used to measure the elevation?

The instrument used to measure elevation is called an altimeter. It works by measuring air pressure changes as altitude changes, providing a rough estimate of elevation above sea level.


How do people measure the elevation of a mountain's summit?

These days with GPS. They used to use an altimeter, or geometry (lines of sight from known locations (typical surveyor's work)).


Can a GPS be used to find elevation of a point?

Yes, some GPS devices have the capability to provide elevation information of a specific point. This feature may require a device with a barometric altimeter or access to elevation data from satellites or maps.


I have a gps altimeter app on my 3g iPhone, how can I verify the elevation displayed is accurate +/- a foot?

Altimeter puts the GPS capabilities of your iPhone to use as a handy altimeter. See your current altitude, set the base altitude before you begin a climb, run, hike, or bike ride, and then check again at the peak to see how far you have climbed. You don't have to have your iPhone on all the time, just turn it on whenever you want to check your progress. that will most likley work.


What the function of haga altimeter?

Haga is the brand name. An altimeter is used to measure altitude, which is how high you are above sea level.


What is the instrument called for telling direction?

A compass or a GPS system would do the trick. An altimeter will indicate whether you are maintaining, losing, or gaining altitude.


Is it practical to buy a gps and altimeter on the same device?

Yes. Altimeters and GPS devices usually take data from the same satellites. You will benefit greatly if you are able to consolidate both of those features into one handy device.


What features should I look for in a cycle computer with altimeter to track my elevation gain accurately during my rides?

When looking for a cycle computer with altimeter to accurately track elevation gain, consider features such as barometric altimeter for precise readings, GPS for accurate location tracking, gradient display for real-time slope information, and data storage for reviewing past rides.


On what principle does an altimeter of a Cessna 172 aircraft works?

The altimeter works by measuring minute changes in barometric pressure. Barometric pressure decreases as altitude increases, and altimeters are able to detect this change and use it to determine altitude. Barometric pressure is also effected by weather conditions, and so pilots must frequently adjusting the altimeter setting in order to compensate. Some new cessna 172's are being equipped with Garmin GPS cockpits which also get altitude information from GPS receivers, but these aircraft are also equipped with a standard altimeter in the interest of redundancy.