Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
absolute-altitude
noun
/ˈæb.sə.luːt ˈæl.tɪ.tjuːd/
Definition
Absolute altitude refers to the height of an object or point in relation to sea level, as opposed to relative altitude, which is the height above the surrounding terrain.
Examples
- The aircraft was flying at an absolute altitude of 10,000 feet.
- To accurately measure weather conditions, the meteorologist took the absolute altitude into account.
Meaning
The measurement of how high something is when compared to sea level, not the ground level beneath it.
Synonyms
- True altitude
- Height above sea level
- Geometric altitude
