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Science glossary film: Altitude

Altitude

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Height above sea level or other reference point on the Earth's surface.

Height above sea level or other reference point on the Earth's surface. Altitude is usually measured with GPS equipment, which can give a very accurate position in three dimensions, or with pressure-based altimeters that can use the steady drop in air pressure as altitude increases.

Altitude is usually measured with GPS equipment, which can give a very accurate position in three dimensions, or with pressure-based altimeters that can use the steady drop in air pressure as altitude increases.

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