Minimum length of the Pitot tube? - Physics Forums
May 21, 2018 · The discussion revolves around determining the minimum length of a Pitot tube for measuring dynamic pressure in airflow applications. Participants explore practical considerations for …
Bernoulli Principle For Pitot Tubes - Physics Forums
Sep 28, 2020 · The discussion revolves around the application of the Bernoulli Principle to Pitot tubes, specifically examining the relationship between static and dynamic pressures as measured by these …
Introduction to Pitot-Static Systems in Gliders - Physics Forums
Aug 18, 2024 · A pitot-static tube has both the pitot port and the static port. The pressure difference between the two is a basis for airspeed measurements. In the illustration, we see a pitot-static tube …
Reverse Pitot Flow: Pressure Differential? • Physics Forums
May 7, 2007 · Reversing the flow direction in a Pitot measuring system results in a pressure differential between the Pitot tube and the static tube. The discussion confirms that even when the Pitot tube …
How to be sure your pitot-static tube is aligned correctly with the ...
Sep 19, 2012 · On some airplanes the pitot-static tube is put on a longer boom sticking out of the nose of the plane or the wing. Here is a procedure to check this: "To insure accurate velocity pressure …
Measuring velocity in a pitot-static tube and manometer
Apr 4, 2012 · The problem involves measuring the velocity of air using a Pitot-static probe connected to a water manometer, with a specific deflection measurement provided. The context includes the …
Dynamic pressure and pitot tube - Physics Forums
Sep 15, 2015 · Hello, Normally a pitot tube points in the direction of airflow so that it measures static and dynamic airflow. If it points in the opposite direction my assumption is that it will not measure the …
Use of pitot static tube for calculation of airplane velocity
Sep 5, 2009 · The discussion revolves around the use of pitot static tubes for calculating airplane velocity, focusing on the principles of pressure measurement and the implications of different …
Pitot Tubes and Static Pressure - Physics Forums
Oct 17, 2016 · If you have air flowing over the tube, the pressure just outside the hole in the top will be the static pressure at that point in the flow. Just inside the hole, in order for there to be no flow in or …
Cheaper Pitot Tubes for Small Projects: Jack's Guide
Mar 27, 2014 · Investigate alternatives to pitot tubes for low-cost airflow measurement This discussion is beneficial for hobbyists, engineering students, and DIY enthusiasts involved in small-scale airflow …