Meteorology

การตั้งค่ามาตรวัดความสูง

The current local atmospheric pressure value set in an aircraft’s altimeter to ensure correct indication of altitude above mean sea level, typically given in hectopascals (hPa) or inches of mercury (inHg).

Quick answer: The current local atmospheric pressure value set in an aircraft’s altimeter to ensure correct indication of altitude above mean sea level, typically given in hectopascals (hPa) or inches of mercury (inHg).

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Quick answer

The current local atmospheric pressure value set in an aircraft’s altimeter to ensure correct indication of altitude above mean sea level, typically given in hectopascals (hPa) or inches of mercury (inHg).

Why it matters

การตั้งค่ามาตรวัดความสูง matters because it supports clear communication in Meteorology contexts for Pilots, Air Traffic Controllers, and Cabin Crew. It also connects to aviation training and exam language such as ICAO Level 4, ICAO Level 5, ICAO Level 6, and EASA FCL.055.

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Questions and answers

Questions and answers

What is การตั้งค่ามาตรวัดความสูง?

In this glossary, การตั้งค่ามาตรวัดความสูง refers to: The current local atmospheric pressure value set in an aircraft’s altimeter to ensure correct indication of altitude above mean sea level, typically given in hectopascals (hPa) or inches of mercury (inHg).

How is การตั้งค่ามาตรวัดความสูง used in aviation?

In aviation communication, this term appears in contexts such as: "หอบังคับการโคเปนเฮเกน ขอการตั้งค่ามาตรวัดความสูงสำหรับการลงจอด"

Why does การตั้งค่ามาตรวัดความสูง matter in aviation?

การตั้งค่ามาตรวัดความสูง matters because it supports clear communication in Meteorology contexts for Pilots, Air Traffic Controllers, and Cabin Crew. It also connects to aviation training and exam language such as ICAO Level 4, ICAO Level 5, ICAO Level 6, and EASA FCL.055.

Who uses การตั้งค่ามาตรวัดความสูง?

การตั้งค่ามาตรวัดความสูง is mainly used by Pilots, Air Traffic Controllers, and Cabin Crew.

What category does การตั้งค่ามาตรวัดความสูง belong to?

In this glossary, การตั้งค่ามาตรวัดความสูง is grouped under Meteorology. Related pages in this category explain adjacent procedures, commands and operational concepts.

Where does this definition come from?

This definition is sourced from ICAO Doc 9432, FAA PCG and published by Protermify Aviation as a static aviation reference page.

Definition

The current local atmospheric pressure value set in an aircraft’s altimeter to ensure correct indication of altitude above mean sea level, typically given in hectopascals (hPa) or inches of mercury (inHg).

Operational example

Copenhagen Tower, request altimeter setting for landing.

Localized term

การตั้งค่ามาตรวัดความสูง

Localized example

หอบังคับการโคเปนเฮเกน ขอการตั้งค่ามาตรวัดความสูงสำหรับการลงจอด

Definition language

English reference definition

Source

ICAO Doc 9432, FAA PCG

Category

Meteorology

Exam relevance

  • ICAO Level 4
  • ICAO Level 5
  • ICAO Level 6
  • EASA FCL.055

Target audience

  • Pilots
  • Air Traffic Controllers
  • Cabin Crew

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