artificial horizon

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. An instrument that displays the pitch and roll of an aircraft in flight by comparing its attitude to a gyroscopically-maintained indication of the flat horizon line.
  2. A small trough containing mercury, the surface of which shows a reflection of the celestial bodies.

Word forms

artificial horizon artificial horizons

Synonyms

attitude indicator gyro horizon navball

Related words

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