measuring instrument consisting of a combined Pitot tube and static tube that measures total and static pressure; used in aircraft to measure airspeed
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pitot tube::noun | Spocien Dictionary
| Type | Words |
|---|---|
| Synonyms | pitot-static tube, pitot head |
| Type of | measuring device, measuring instrument, measuring system |
pitot tube::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 |
| Type of | measuring device, measuring instrument, measuring system |
Examples of pitot tube
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Apparently, Airbus had difficulties reproducing the pitot tube errors in lab tests.
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It is an unnecessary design flaw for the autopilot to require pitot tube measurements.
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It works by measuring the ram-air pressure in the aircraft's pitot tube.
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A pitot-static tube effectively integrates the static ports into the pitot probe.
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The pitot tube is a pressure measurement gauge, not too dissimilar to a straw, has a cap on it.
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It described the move as precautionary, based on pitot tube data the agency had analyzed in recent weeks.
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Several other aircraft have suffered pitot tube blockage and subsequent loss of airspeed indication.
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A pitot-static system generally consists of a pitot tube, a static port, and the pitot-static instruments.
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The pitot tube is susceptible to becoming clogged by ice, water, insects or some other obstruction.
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