Radiant Technology has introduced a portable altimeter, called SafeAlt, designed for use by pilots and passengers to increase safety of flight in three scenarios, according to company officials.
For general aviation pilots, it provides a backup to panel-mounted altimeters and VSI gauges in an easy-to-use, USB rechargeable, portable device, officials noted.
For corporate pilots in pressurized aircraft, it provides a visual and aural alarm if altitude de-pressurization occurs.
For passengers on commercial aircraft, it provides a visual and aural alarm if cabin altitude slowly exceeds a set value (indicating a failure of the aircraft to pressurize) or rapid decompression occurs (also indicating a pressure failure), company officials explain.
Technical Specifications
Altimeter range: 0 to 20,000 feet (will not show negative altitude values nor values above 20,000 feet).
Pressure Alarm: Preset at 10,000 feet. User adjustable.
Dimmable for use in low light.
Aural alarm when pressure alarm value is exceeded.
Visual alarm appears on screen when pressure alarm value is exceeded.
Altimeter display type: Analog dual needle representation supplemented by digital value.
VSI display type: Analog single needle supplemented by digital value.
Kollsman window: Digital. (This allows fine-tuning the altitude to match local barometric variation and is not used when monitoring cabin pressure altitude.)
Price: $99.95.
An optional holster is available for mounting in a 3-1/8 inch standard panel cutout for $49.95.
For more information: RadiantInstruments.com
