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Common Expressions: HIGH ALTITUDE

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High altitudeHigh altitude are regions on the Earth's surface (or in its atmosphere) that are high above mean sea level. The composition and temperature of the atmosphere at high altitude is substantially different than at sea level. These differences can affect living organisms, including humans. High altitude is sometimes defined to begin at 1500 m above sea level. (references)
High altitude balloonHigh altitude balloons are balloons, usually filled with helium, that are released into the upper atmosphere, generally reaching between 60,000 and 120,000 feet. (references)
High Altitude Pulmonary EdemaHigh Altitude Pulmonary Edema (HAPE) is a life threatening form of non-cardiogenic pulmonary edema that occurs in otherwise healthy mountaineers at altitudes above 2500m. Some cases have however been reported also at lower altitudes (between 1500 and 2500m in highly vulnerable subjects). HAPE remains the major cause of death related to high exposure with a high mortality in absence of emergency treatment. (references)
Nubian E-065 High Altitude Air SpeederIn the Star Wars films, the Nubian E-065 High Altitude Air Speeder is a fictional spaceship design from before the fall of the Old Republic, built by the shipyards of the planet Nubia. Like their starships, this one was made to be streamlined and graceful, and also has a large aerodynamic surface for a gliding to a safe landing if the ship lose power. (references)
Super High Altitude Research ProjectThe Super High Altitude Research Project (SHARP) was a U.S. government project to fire a high-velocity projectile into the atmosphere. (references)
Terminal High Altitude Area DefenseTerminal High Altitude Area Defense (THAAD - formerly "Theater High Altitude Area Defense") is a United States Army project to develop a anti-ballistic missile defense system, against theater or regional threats. THAAD is intended to destroy incoming missiles by firing its own interceptor missile at the threat. The THAAD missile does not carry an explosive warhead and destroys incoming missiles by colliding with them, utilizing hit-to-kill-technology, unlike similar systems such as the MIM-104 Patriot. The THAAD system was designed to handle short and medium range ballistic missiles; such as Scuds and derived weapons. However, a limited incidental capability against ICBMs exists. (references)

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Specialty Expressions: HIGH ALTITUDE

ExpressionsDomainDefinition
High altitudeMilitaryConventionally, an altitude above 10,000 meters (33,000 feet). See also altitude. (references)
High AltitudeSpaceHaving an altitude of 6, 000 meters or more. (references)
High altitude bombingMilitary(DOD) Horizontal bombing with the height of release over 15,000 feet. (references)
High altitude burstMilitary(DOD, NATO) The explosion of a nuclear weapon which takes place at a height in excess of 100,000 feet (30,000 meters). Also called HAB. See also types of burst. (references)
High altitude helicopterTransportationHelicopter which can fly at an altitude of more than 10 km, that is 32, 800 feet. Source: European Union. (references)

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Topics by Level of Interest: HIGH ALTITUDE

Topics sorted by level of InterestLevel (1=low, 600=high)   Topics sorted AlphabeticallyLevel (1=low, 600=high)
Terminal High Altitude Area Defense23   High altitude3
High altitude nuclear explosion20   High altitude balloon6
High altitude pulmonary edema10   High altitude cerebral edema4
High altitude balloon6   High altitude coffee roasting3
University of Toronto High Altitude Group5   High altitude cooking5
Super High Altitude Research Project5   High Altitude Flatus Expulsion4
High altitude cooking5   High altitude nuclear explosion20
High altitude cerebral edema4   High Altitude Observatory3
High Altitude Flatus Expulsion4   High altitude pulmonary edema10
High altitude research4   High altitude research4
High altitude3   Super High Altitude Research Project5
High Altitude Observatory3   Terminal High Altitude Area Defense23
High altitude coffee roasting3   University of Toronto High Altitude Group5

Source: the editor, created by/for EVE to gauge likely levels of human interest in linguistically triggered topics (compiled across various sources, such as Wikipedia and specialty expression glosses).

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