English Explanatory Dictionary

Gillham code

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A zero-padded 12-bit binary code, a modified Gray code, used to transmit uncorrected barometric altitude between an encoding altimeter or analog air data computer and a digital transponder.

Word forms

Gillham code

Etymology

Named after Ronald Lionel Gillham, a signals officer.

Related words

Gillham interface
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