New for May 2011, the AltimeterTwo packs even more power into a package the same size as the AltimeterOne. With the addition of a triple axis accelerometer and a processor that is four times faster, the AltimeterTwo can now measure speed, acceleration, and the timing of events throughout a rocket’s flight.
The AltimeterTwo provides a fairly extensive flight analysis, including:
1 » Altitude at apogee (FT or M)
2 » Maximum speed (MPH or KPH)
3 » Engine burn time (sec)
4 » Maximum burn acceleration (Gs)
5 » Average burn acceleration (Gs)
6 » Coast time to apogee (sec)
7 » Time from apogee to ejection (sec)
8 » Altitude at ejection (FT or M)
9 » Average descent speed (MPH or KPH)
10» Duration of flight (sec)
A couple of points are worth noting:
» You don’t need a computer to use the AltimeterTwo
» All of its features can be used outdoors, in bright sunlight
» Because of its specialized flight logic, it’s for rockets only
» Like the AltimeterOne, it does NOT download data (it just displays it)
In keeping with the overall design theme of the product line, the AltimeterTwo is analogous to a high-end “point and shoot” camera. It gives you the data you need to maximize your flying enjoyment, without all of the care and feeding of a computer-based recording altimeter. It’s designed for and by rocket enthusiasts to stand up to rough treatment and real-world flying conditions.
Expected retail prices:
AltimeterOne: $49
AltimeterTwo: $69
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