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Comparative Tests of Pitot-static Tubes

Published 2019-06-26 From Legacy CDMS 2 authors
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Abstract

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Comparative tests were made on seven conventional Pitot-static tubes to determine their static, dynamic, and resultant errors. The effect of varying the dynamic opening, static opening, wall thickness, and inner-tube diameter was investigated. Pressure-distribution measurements showing stem and tip effects were also made. A tentative design for a standard Pitot-static tube for use in measuring air velocity is submitted.

Authors

  • Merriam, Kenneth G Worcester Polytechnic Institute
  • Spaulding, Ellis R Worcester Polytechnic Institute

Citation: Merriam, Kenneth G, Spaulding, Ellis R (2019). Comparative Tests of Pitot-static Tubes. Legacy CDMS. NASA NTRS ID 19930081336. https://ntrs.nasa.gov/citations/19930081336 ↗