altitude control
[/ˈæltɪtjuːd kənˈtroʊl/]
nounpl: altitude controls
controle de altitude
1. The system or process of maintaining a desired height or elevation of an aircraft, spacecraft, or other vehicle above a reference point
The pilot engaged the altitude control system to maintain a cruising altitude of 35,000 feet.
O piloto ativou o sistema de controle de altitude para manter uma altitude de cruzeiro de 35.000 pés.
2. In aerospace, the mechanism or set of controls that adjust vertical position during flight
Modern aircraft use automated altitude control to ensure passenger safety and fuel efficiency.
As aeronaves modernas usam controle de altitude automatizado para garantir segurança dos passageiros e eficiência de combustível.
3. The regulation of elevation in various technical or environmental contexts
The drone's altitude control prevented it from flying into restricted airspace.
O controle de altitude do drone impediu que ele voasse em espaço aéreo restrito.
Altitude control is a critical term in aviation and aerospace industries in both Brazil and the USA. In Brazil, it's primarily used in commercial aviation and is part of the standard terminology taught in flight schools. The term reflects the sophisticated nature of modern air travel and is used formally in aviation safety protocols, regulations, and training materials across both countries.
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