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/ˌɑrtəfˈɪʃəl hərˈaɪzən/ Listen

Artificial horizon

noun

A navigational instrument based on a gyroscope; it artificially provides a simulated horizon for the pilot. Synonyms: flight indicator, gyro horizon.

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... although his height be taken: apparently, Whose stellar influence is uncalculated, although his angular altitude from the plane of the astrolabe or artificial horizon used ...

— The Golden Treasury - Of the Best Songs and Lyrical Poems in the English Language • Various

... all was ready. We had one led horse in addition to those we rode, and a pack-mule, destined to carry our instruments, provisions, and baggage; the last two articles not being of great weight. The instruments consisted of a sextant, artificial horizon, &c., a barometer, spy-glass, and compass. The chronometer I of course kept on my person. I had ordered the cook to put up for us some flour, coffee, and sugar, and our rifles were to furnish the rest. One blanket, ...

— The Exploring Expedition to the Rocky Mountains, Oregon and California • Brevet Col. J.C. Fremont

Words linked to "Artificial horizon" : navigational instrument, flight indicator, gyro horizon