a chamber for simulating the conditions of air pressure and temperature for a given altitude in order to test the behavior of people and equipment in such an environment
Word origin
[1930–35]
Examples of 'altitude chamber' in a sentence
altitude chamber
An altitude chamber to mimic a variety of playing conditions.
The Sun (2012)
They began their day at 7.15am by cycling in an altitude chamber and later had an afternoon rugby session.
Times, Sunday Times (2017)
After an intensive session on watt bikes in an altitude chamber, they would undergo decision-making exercises in a fatigued state.