Altitude: The atmospheric altitude (height above sea level) at which the motor will be operating: NEMA standards call for an altitude not exceeding 3,300 ft. (1,000 meters). As the altitude increases above 3,300 ft. and the air density decreases, the air stability to cool the motor decreases - for higher altitudes higher grades of insulation or a motor derating are required. DC motors require special brushes for high altitudes.

 

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Altitude: In meteorology, the measure of a height of an airborne object in respect to a constant pressure surface or above mean sea level.

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Absolute Altitude: The measureable height of an aircraft above the actual terrain.