Temperature Flashcards
1
Q
Static air temperature
A
Temperature of air around an aircraft, unaffected by the passage of an aircraft through it.
2
Q
Outside air temperature
A
Temperature measured at a given point outside of direct sunlight
3
Q
Total air temperature
A
Temperature the aircraft skin feels,
4
Q
Is TAT smaller or greater than SAT?
A
Greater due to ram rise in temperature that occurs because of dynamic heating.
5
Q
Total air temperature facts
A
-Displayed on display units.
-TAT always higher than SAT, difference is ram rise.
-Ram rise is approx (TAS/100)^.
-Found in CROs blue section.
-TAT sent to air data computer.
6
Q
Why TAT?
A
Determines formation of ICE.
7
Q
Absolute zero
A
Minimum possible temperature.
Particles have minimum vibration.
