Definitions for variometer
ˌvɛər iˈɒm ɪ tərvar·i·ome·ter

Princeton's WordNetRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. variometernoun

   a measuring instrument for measuring variations in a magnetic field

WiktionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. variometernoun

   An instrument used to measure variations in a magnetic field

2. variometernoun

   A rate-of-climb indicator

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1. Variometer

   In aviation, a variometer – also known as a rate of climb and descent indicator (RCDI), rate-of-climb indicator, vertical speed indicator (VSI), or vertical velocity indicator (VVI) – is one of the flight instruments in an aircraft used to inform the pilot of the rate of descent or climb. It can be calibrated in metres per second, feet per minute (1 ft/min = 0.00508 m/s) or knots (1 kn ≈ 0.514 m/s), depending on country and type of aircraft. It is typically connected to the aircraft's external static pressure source. In powered flight, the pilot makes frequent use of the VSI to ascertain that level flight is being maintained, especially during turning maneuvers. In gliding, the instrument is used almost continuously during normal flight, often with an audible output, to inform the pilot of rising or sinking air. It is usual for gliders to be equipped with more than one type of variometer. The simpler type does not need an external source of power and can therefore be relied upon to function regardless of whether a battery or power source has been fitted. The electronic type with audio needs a power source to be operative during the flight. The instrument is of little interest during launching and landing, with the exception of aerotow, where the pilot will usually want to avoid releasing in sink.

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1. variometer

   A variometer is an instrument used in aviation to measure the rate of change in altitude by detecting variations in air pressure. It provides readings of either a positive climb rate (known as a variometer) or negative descent rate (known as a sink rate) of an aircraft. Variometers are predominantly used in gliding or soaring, to help pilots optimize their flight path and are sometimes combined with other instruments to form a flight computer.

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1. Variometer

   A variometer is one of the flight instruments in an aircraft used to inform the pilot of the near instantaneous rate of descent or climb. It can be calibrated in knots, feet per minute or metres per second, depending on country and type of aircraft. In powered flight the pilot makes frequent use of the VSI to ascertain that level flight is being maintained, especially during turning maneuvers. In gliding, the instrument is used almost continuously during normal flight, often with an audible output, to inform the pilot of rising or sinking air. It is usual for gliders to be equipped with more than one type of variometer. The simpler type does not need an external source of power and can therefore be relied upon to function regardless of whether a battery or power source has been fitted. The electronic type with audio needs a power source to be operative during the flight. The instrument is of little interest during launching and landing, with the exception of aerotow, where the pilot will usually want to avoid releasing in sink.

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1. Variometer

   vā-ri-om′e-tėr, n. an instrument used in measuring magnetic intensity. [L. varius, various, Gr. metron, measure.]

The Standard Electrical DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Variometer

   An apparatus used in determining the relative values of the horizontal component of the earth's magnetic field in different places.

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1. • Measuring Instrument

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1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of variometer in Chaldean Numerology is: 1

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   The numerical value of variometer in Pythagorean Numerology is: 9

References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
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2. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Variometer
3. ^ Wikipedia
   https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Variometer
4. ^ ChatGPT
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5. ^ Wikidata
   https://www.wikidata.org/w/index.php?search=variometer
6. ^ Chambers 20th Century Dictionary
   https://www.gutenberg.org/files/37683/37683-h/37683-h.htm#:~:text=variometer
7. ^ The Standard Electrical Dictionary
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