Altimetry

/ælˈtɪmətri/ noun

Definition

The science and practice of measuring the height or altitude of objects, especially using instruments like altimeters.

Etymology

From Latin 'altus' meaning 'high' and Greek '-metria' meaning 'measurement,' literally 'the measurement of height.'

Kelly Says

Altimetry was revolutionized by satellite technology—modern satellites can measure Earth's elevation so precisely they've discovered that mountains are actually sinking due to glacial melting, revealing the planet's dynamic nature in real-time!

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