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pitot::noun | Spocien Dictionary
| Type | Words |
|---|---|
| Synonyms | henri pitot |
pitot::noun | Spocien Dictionary
measuring instrument consisting of a right-angled tube with an open end that is directed in opposition to the flow of a fluid and used to measure the velocity of fluid flow
| Type | Words |
|---|---|
| Synonyms | pitot tube |
| Type of | measuring device, measuring instrument, measuring system |
Examples of pitot
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A pitot-static tube effectively integrates the static ports into the pitot probe.
From the en.wikipedia.org
In my view, there are secondary issues regarding the pitot tubes and airspeed.
From the economist.com
The airspeed indicator is connected to both the pitot and static pressure sources.
From the en.wikipedia.org
Electrically heated pitot tubes are used to prevent ice forming over the tube.
From the en.wikipedia.org
Apparently, Airbus had difficulties reproducing the pitot tube errors in lab tests.
From the economist.com
The pitot-static system of instruments uses the principle of air pressure gradient.
From the en.wikipedia.org
It is an unnecessary design flaw for the autopilot to require pitot tube measurements.
From the economist.com
Air France began addressing problems with its pitot tubes almost a year before the crash.
From the online.wsj.com
Pitot tubes calculate a jet's speed by sensing changes in air pressure.
From the usatoday.com
- French physicist for whom the Pitot tube was named (1695-1771)
- Pitot tube: measuring instrument consisting of a right-angled tube with an open end that is directed in opposition to the flow of a fluid and used to measure the velocity of fluid flow
