Pitot Tube (Noun)
Meaning 1
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 is equipped with a pitot tube to measure its airspeed and altitude.
- The pitot tube is an essential instrument in navigation as it provides reliable data on an aircraft's airspeed.
- During pre-flight checks, the pilot inspected the pitot tube for blockages and damage.
- The pitot tube works by comparing the total and static pressure of the air flowing around it to determine the aircraft's airspeed.
- Failure of the pitot tube can cause inaccurate airspeed readings, posing a risk to flight safety.
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Meaning 2
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.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- The aircraft's airspeed indicator relies on data from the pitot tube to provide pilots with accurate velocity readings.
- To calculate the flow rate in the pipe, the engineer attached a pitot tube to the inner wall and started collecting data.
- Aviation mechanics carefully inspect the pitot tube for any blockages that could cause inaccurate airspeed readings.
- The experimental setup included a pitot tube to measure the fluid's velocity as it exited the tank.
- In the wind tunnel, researchers used a combination of sensors and a pitot tube to precisely measure air velocities and pressures.