The captain of a freight plane “forgot’’ to check vital air speed gauges on the aircraft during heavy rain before taking off ...

What is open-angle glaucoma? Glaucoma is a common eye condition caused by fluid building up in the front part of the eye, which increases pressure inside the eye. The increased pressure damages the ...

When we hear the words “pitot tube,” we tend to think more of airplanes than of air ducts, but [Franci Kopač]’s guide to pitot tubes for makers shows that they can be a remarkably versatile tool for ...

When we hear the words “pitot tube,” we tend to think more of airplanes than of air ducts, but [Franci Kopač]’s guide to pitot tubes for makers shows that they can be a remarkably versatile tool for ...

Abstract: An optical fiber anemometer based on the Pitot-static tube is reported. The device was fabricated in a 3-D printer, and the pressure difference was assessed by means of a latex rubber ...

Modern airliners are composed of millions of unique parts, many of which go unnoticed by passengers. While items like windows, wings, and tires are easily visible, there are numerous other components ...

Tubolito of Austria is working on a “nanogenerator” built into one of its trademark orange bicycle inner tubes that powers a wireless tire pressure sensor. “It’s like a mini dynamo,” said Tubolito’s ...

Static pressure refers to the forces acting on the inner surfaces of HVAC system ductwork. It serves as an indicator of airflow and can be affected by numerous forms of resistance, including the ...

Investigators have determined that an Antonov An-124 aborted its take-off run from Leipzig, after protective covers were inadvertently left on the pitot-static tubes. The Antonov Airlines aircraft was ...