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Suunto Vector Altimeter Watch
how accurate and sensitive is barometer?
By robbie
Ranked #328 - Altimeters
June 28, 2011
how accurate and sensitive is barometer?
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Helpful Votes: 0 Yes
By Dean Whitehead
Ranked #3 - Altimeters
June 28, 2011
Hi Robbie, this watch is a little less accurate then some others with a altimeter resolution of only 5 meters (determined from the barometer). The barometer has a resolution of millibar, so small changes in atmospheric conditions/weather can be tracked easily. All of these instruments have an inherent drift and a rule of thumb is ~ +/- 60 meters depending on the weather changes and how much elevation changing you have done. To keep it as accurate as possible always calibrate to references around you; i.e. summit markers, GPS, etc...
Helpful Votes: 0 Yes
Tech Specs:
- Strap Material:
- elastomer
- Altimeter:
- yes, usable to 29,500ft (9000m)
- Heart Rate Monitor:
- no
- Barometer:
- yes
- Thermometer:
- yes
- Digital Compass:
- yes
- Adjustable Declination:
- yes
- Water-Resistant:
- yes, up to 100ft (30m)
- Alarms:
- time 3, altimeter 1
- Low Battery Indicator:
- yes
- Face Size:
- medium
- Recommended Use:
- casual wear, skiing, mountaineering, navigation
- Manufacturer Warranty:
- 1 year
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