Altitude Change in aircraft design refers to the difference in altitude (height above a reference point or sea level) between two specific points along an aircraft’s flight path, such as during a climb, descent, or level flight. It is a measure of how much the aircraft’s altitude has increased or decreased during a particular segment of its flight. Here’s a definition and explanation:
Formula: The formula to calculate Altitude Change is straightforward:
- Altitude Change is the difference in altitude between two points, measured in meters (m) or feet (ft).
- Altitude at Point B is the altitude at the second point, measured in meters (m) or feet (ft).
- Altitude at Point A is the altitude at the first point, measured in meters (m) or feet (ft).