inclinometer
An instrument that displays the angle of an aircraft relative to the horizonAn instrument that displays the angle of an aircraft relative to the horizon.
» The inertial measurement unit contains accelerometers, which—just like the accelerometers within the inclinometer—can be used to estimate the initial attitude.
Meaning
3 sensesAn instrument that displays the angle of an aircraft relative to the horizon.
an instrument showing the angle that an aircraft makes with the horizon
An instrument that measures magnetic dip; a dip circle.
a measuring instrument for measuring the angle of magnetic dip (as from an airplane)
A surveying instrument that measures angles of inclination or elevation; a clinometer.
an instrument used by surveyors in order to measure an angle of inclination or elevation
Examples
1 sentencesThe inertial measurement unit contains accelerometers, which—just like the accelerometers within the inclinometer—can be used to estimate the initial attitude.
Origin
Ancient Greek -ο- (-o-)der.Ancient Greek -ο- (-o-)der.
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Forms
plural: inclinometers| Singular | inclinometer |
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Synonyms
2 synonyms- a measuring instrument for measuring the angle of magnetic dip (as from an airplane):dip circle
- an instrument used by surveyors in order to measure an angle of inclination or elevation:clinometer