Decrement Gage

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Decrement Gage

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A gage in which pressure is measured by the rate of decay in amplitude of the oscillations of an element suspended in the gas and set into motion by external controls. Also known as decrement viscosity gage or viscosity manometer. </dd>
Various types of decrement gage are distinguished according to the design of the oscillating element. </dd>

References

This article is based on NASA's Dictionary of Technical Terms for Aerospace Use