inclinometer
noun
in·cli·nom·e·ter ˌin-klə-ˈnä-mə-tər 
ˌiŋ-;
ˌin-ˌklī-
: an instrument for indicating the inclination to the horizontal of an axis (as of an airplane)
Example Sentences
Recent Examples on the Web The inclinometer contains two accelerometers used to measure gravity prior to the rotor spin-up and takeoff process. 
Matthew Humphries, PCMAG, 7 June 2022 The patch allows the helicopter to take similar measurements to the inclinometer, but using the accelerometers contained in the inertial measurement unit (IMU). Matthew Humphries, PCMAG, 7 June 2022 But, without the inclinometer, the algorithm that runs these three systems can’t kick things off. Joshua Hawkins, BGR, 7 June 2022 However, preflight checks carried out during the warmer days revealed a failed inclinometer sensor, which in turn means Ingenuity is grounded until a fix can be found. Matthew Humphries, PCMAG, 7 June 2022 And finally, there is a sensor in the crank and an inclinometer. Rob Reed, Forbes, 11 Oct. 2021 Surveyors often used a compass, measuring tape or laser range finder and an inclinometer to record the direction, distance and slope of the passage. Quinlan Bentley, The Enquirer, 14 Sep. 2021 The fuselage contains an upper sensor assembly, affixed to Ingenuity’s mast, which includes of an inclinometer, an IMU, and elements that minimize flight vibration to protect the helicopter's electronics. Jennifer Leman, Popular Mechanics, 20 Feb. 2021 The Montero still has its inclinometer, which most of us find either amusing or bemusing. Kevin Smith, Car and Driver, 22 June 2020 See More
Matthew Humphries, PCMAG, 7 June 2022 The patch allows the helicopter to take similar measurements to the inclinometer, but using the accelerometers contained in the inertial measurement unit (IMU). Matthew Humphries, PCMAG, 7 June 2022 But, without the inclinometer, the algorithm that runs these three systems can’t kick things off. Joshua Hawkins, BGR, 7 June 2022 However, preflight checks carried out during the warmer days revealed a failed inclinometer sensor, which in turn means Ingenuity is grounded until a fix can be found. Matthew Humphries, PCMAG, 7 June 2022 And finally, there is a sensor in the crank and an inclinometer. Rob Reed, Forbes, 11 Oct. 2021 Surveyors often used a compass, measuring tape or laser range finder and an inclinometer to record the direction, distance and slope of the passage. Quinlan Bentley, The Enquirer, 14 Sep. 2021 The fuselage contains an upper sensor assembly, affixed to Ingenuity’s mast, which includes of an inclinometer, an IMU, and elements that minimize flight vibration to protect the helicopter's electronics. Jennifer Leman, Popular Mechanics, 20 Feb. 2021 The Montero still has its inclinometer, which most of us find either amusing or bemusing. Kevin Smith, Car and Driver, 22 June 2020 See More Word History
First Known Use
1842, in the meaning defined above