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ALTIMETER-BAROMETER , ANEROID
Definition:
A BAROMETRIC TYPE INSTRUMENT CONSISTING OF A PRESSURE-SENSITIVE ELEMENT WHICH CONTRACTS OR EXPANDS IN PROPORTION TO ATMOSPHERIC PRESSURE, CONNECTED THROUGH A LINKAGE TO A POINTER. ITS DIAL IS GRADUATED IN UNITS OF LINEAR MEASUREMENT (FEET, METERS, ETC.) AND UNITS OF PRESSURE MEASUREMENT (POUNDS PER SQUARE INCH, INCHES OF MERCURY, MILLIBARS, ETC.) TO INDICATE BOTH ATMOSPHERIC PRESSURE AND DIFFERENCES OF ELEVATION.
CAGE Information
| Code | Company |
|---|---|
| 10241 | TELEPHONE SYSTEMS/COMMUNICATIONS |
Federal Supply Class
Title
METEOROLOGICAL INSTRUMENTS AND A
Inclusions:
INCLUDES METEOROLOGICAL BALLONS; RADIOSONDE SETS; RADARSONDE SETS.
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Characteristics (Decoded)
| MRC | Requirements Statement | Clear Text Reply |
|---|---|---|
| FEAT | SPECIAL FEATURES | 8 IN. H; DIGITAL; ALTIMETER SETTING RANGE OF 27.0 TO 32.0 IN. OF MERCURY WITH ALL SETTINGS CONVERTABLE TO MILLIBARS |
| ADUM | OVERALL THICKNESS | 21.000 INCHES NOMINAL |
| AKAE | MAXIMUM OPERATING ALTITUDE RATING | 8000.0 FEET |