Altimetry Flashcards
1
Q
What is Altimetry?
A
The study of pressure variation within the atmosphere.
2
Q
What are the units of pressure?
A
Hecto-Pascal hPa
3
Q
What are altimeters?
A
Instruments that measure height.
4
Q
What is altitude?
A
Vertical distance from Mean Sea Level (MSL)
