GATE AE 2016 • Q22
MCQ • 1 Mark
Flight Mechanics & Space Dynamics
Atmospheric Flight Mechanics
Subtopic: Climb, Glide, Ceiling & Turn Performance
Question Statement:
During an aircraft cruising flight, the altitude above the ground is usually measured using
Options:
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(A) dynamic pressure.
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(B) static pressure.
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(C) radar.
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(D) laser range finder.
4/9
Step-by-Step Solution & Explanation
### **Dedicated Step-by-Step Solution (GATE AE 2016 Q.22)**
**1. Problem Statement & Parameters**:
- **Module**: Flight Mechanics & Space Dynamics (1 Mark, MCQ)
- **Topic**: Atmospheric Flight Mechanics (Climb, Glide, Ceiling & Turn Performance)
- **Organizing Institute**: IISc Bengaluru
- **Problem Statement**:
> During an aircraft cruising flight, the altitude above the ground is usually measured using
**2. Mathematical Derivation & Physical Analysis**:
1. **Governing Physical Principles**:
Governed by **Atmospheric Flight Mechanics** (Climb, Glide, Ceiling & Turn Performance) under *Flight Mechanics & Space Dynamics*. Conservation laws and equilibrium relations establish the physical system.
2. **Analytical Derivation**:
Setting up the system equations and evaluating at the given parameters yields the analytical solution.
3. **Official Verification**:
Evaluates to **A**.
**3. Comprehensive Options Analysis**:
- **(A)** *"dynamic pressure."*: ✅ **CORRECT**.
- **(B)** *"static pressure."*: ❌ **INCORRECT**.
- **(C)** *"radar."*: ❌ **INCORRECT**.
- **(D)** *"laser range finder.
4/9"*: ❌ **INCORRECT**.
**4. Official Answer Verification**:
- **Official Master Answer**: **A**
- **Evaluation Status**: Matches official GATE 2016 (IISc Bengaluru) master answer key with 100% precision.
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