artificial horizon

Noun

Meaning

a navigational instrument based on a gyroscope; it artificially provides a simulated horizon for the pilot

Source: WordNet

Synonyms

flight indicator gyro horizon attitude indicator apparent horizon sensible horizon celestial horizon true horizon attitude gyro

Hypernyms

navigational instrument

Examples

An artificial horizon is useful when the horizon is invisible, as occurs in fog, on moonless nights, in a calm, when sighting through a window or on land surrounded by trees or buildings. Source: Internet

Others prefer to use a lit artificial horizon. Source: Internet

Close letter words and terms

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