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Old 17th Feb 2010, 21:38
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Shawn Coyle
 
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Radar altimeters by their nature have a percentage inaccuracy, as well as an absolute inaccuracy. The percentage inaccuracy is typically ±5%. At 3,000', that's over 150' possible difference, which is what is probably causing the miscompare between the two systems.
Surprised any manufacturer is even using radar altimeter signals above 2,000' AGL.
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