Definition
altigraphs
noun
- Plural of altigraph; instruments or devices that record altitude or changes in elevation automatically.
Usage: technical; specialized instrument term
Examples
- The aircraft was equipped with multiple altigraphs to ensure accurate altitude readings.
- Meteorologists use altigraphs to track atmospheric pressure changes at different elevations.
- The expedition team relied on altigraphs to document elevation data throughout their mountain climb.
- Modern altigraphs provide continuous digital records of altitude variations during flight.