"Gillham code" meaning in All languages combined

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Noun [English]

Etymology: Named after Ronald Lionel Gillham, a signals officer. Head templates: {{en-noun|?}} Gillham code
  1. (aviation) A zero-padded 12-bit binary code, a modified Gray code, used to transmit uncorrected barometric altitude between an encoding altimeter or analog air data computer and a digital transponder. Categories (topical): Aviation Related terms: Gillham interface
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