Radar altimeters measure the distance between an aircraft and the ground, while barometric altimeters use air pressure to estimate altitude.
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Joe Hernandez,
NPR,
1 Aug. 2025
Several more sectoral tariffs may be introduced pending Section 232 Commerce Department investigations, such as on semiconductors, pharmaceuticals, critical minerals, and commercial aircraft and engines.
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