Pitot-static Tube (Noun)
Meaning
Measuring instrument consisting of a combined Pitot tube and static tube that measures total and static pressure; used in aircraft to measure airspeed.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- The aircraft's airspeed indicator was connected to a pitot-static tube that measured the dynamic and static pressure of the air flowing past the plane.
- The pitot-static tube was carefully calibrated to ensure accurate airspeed readings during flight testing.
- A blocked pitot-static tube can cause incorrect airspeed readings, which can be hazardous during flight.
- The pitot-static tube was mounted on the side of the fuselage, where it could capture the undisturbed airflow.
- The pitot-static tube's total pressure port faced directly into the oncoming airflow, while the static ports were positioned perpendicular to the airflow.