pressure altimeter

{
  "id": "MLC-T-MET-002112",
  "term": "pressure altimeter",
  "field": "Meteorology and atmospheric science",
  "definition": "An aneroid barometer calibrated to indicate altitude in feet instead of units of pressure. It is read accurately only in a standard atmosphere and when the correct altimeter setting is used.",
  "synonyms": [
    "barometric altimeter"
  ],
  "see_also": [
    "altimeter setting",
    "pressure altitude"
  ],
  "references": [
    "NWS Glossary"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/meteorology/pressure-altimeter/"
}