BUILD YOUR OWN ALTIMETER: MASTERCLASS
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The functions of an altimeter are relatively varied: whether that's to measure height when calculating wind speeds during weather balloon launch, or to control the release of the main parachute at a particular height above the ground during a rocket launch.
Click here to take part in an activity that involves building your own altimeter, and to gain a better understanding as to how they can be utilised.