altitude

Rather than dramatically changing the route of a flight, the trial will mostly involve changing an aircraft's altitude by around 2,000ft.

From BBC ● Aug. 18, 2026

Iranian state media detailed the attack earlier in the war, saying the jets flew at extremely low altitude to avoid defenses.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 16, 2026

By examining atmospheric drag through the gradual decay of satellite orbits, the team estimated thermospheric density around approximately 1,200 satellites flying at an altitude of 482 kilometers.

From Science Daily ● Aug. 12, 2026

With increasing altitude and inventiveness and shrinking landing space.

From Salon ● Aug. 11, 2026

At Vostok’s top altitude, 200 miles above Earth, the pull of gravity is about 90 percent as strong as it is on the planet’s surface.

From "Fallout: Spies, Superbombs, and the Ultimate Cold War Showdown" by Steve Sheinkin

The upward trend in global average temperatures has brought unseasonably warm weather to Switzerland's higher altitudes, and a reduction in snow has imperilled some of its ski resorts and competitions.

From BBC ● Aug. 21, 2026

The remains may also begin defrosting and decomposing once they reach lower altitudes.

From BBC ● Aug. 8, 2026

Prized for their payloads, long ranges and ability to fly at high altitudes, B-52s have played a role in many U.S. conflicts, including the war with Iran.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 19, 2026

Once it arrives, the spacecraft will orbit Psyche at several different altitudes while mapping the surface and collecting scientific data.

From Science Daily ● May 26, 2026

In contrast, the Mediterranean zones of southwestern Australia and, to a lesser degree, of South Africa and western Europe offer a narrower range of altitudes, habitats, and topographies.

From "Guns, Germs, and Steel: The Fates of Human Societies" by Jared M. Diamond