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Aeron.an instrument that shows the rate of ascent or descent of an aircraft, operating on a differential pressure principle.[1935-40]
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Universalium. 2010.
climb indicator
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climb indicator — Aeron. an instrument that shows the rate of ascent or descent of an aircraft, operating on a differential pressure principle. [1935 40] * * * climb indicator, an instrument that shows the rate of ascent or descent of an aircraft by reacting to… … Useful english dictionary
climb indicator — (Aviation) device that indicates the rate of ascent or descent of a plane … English contemporary dictionary
rate-of-climb indicator — noun : a standard flight instrument that indicates the rate of ascent or descent of an airplane * * * /rayt euhv kluym /, Aeron. a flight instrument that indicates the rate of climb or descent of an aircraft. [1945 50] * * * rate of climb… … Useful english dictionary
rate-of-climb indicator — stačiojo greičio rodytuvas statusas T sritis Standartizacija ir metrologija apibrėžtis Aviacinis įtaisas, rodantis stačiąjį orlaivio kilimo ar leidimosi greičio sandą. atitikmenys: angl. rate of climb indicator; vertical speed indicator vok.… … Penkiakalbis aiškinamasis metrologijos terminų žodynas
rate-of-climb indicator — An aircraft instrument indicating the rate of climb or descent in feet per minute or meters per second. The same as a vertical speed indicator, or VSI … Aviation dictionary
rate-of-climb indicator — noun an aircraft instrument that provides an indication of the vertical change in position Syn: variometer, vertical speed indicator, vertical velocity indicator … Wiktionary
instant rate of climb indicator — A form of vertical speed indicator that uses internal accelerometer type air pumps to overcome the inherent lag of a conventional VSI (vertical speed indicator). This instrument thus indicates a more instantaneous indication of vertical speed … Aviation dictionary
rate-of-climb indicator — /rayt euhv kluym /, Aeron. a flight instrument that indicates the rate of climb or descent of an aircraft. [1945 50] * * * … Universalium
rate of climb indicator — noun An instrument installed in an aircraft that indicates the rate at which the aircraft is gaining or losing altitude … Wiktionary
vertical speed indicator — A flight instrument that indicates the rate of climb or descent or the zero, or level, position at 9 o’clock. The VSI is a sensitive pressure gauge that senses the rate of change of static pressure. Atmospheric pressure is led directly into an… … Aviation dictionary
