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Old 03-14-2006 | 10:45 PM
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redcommander
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Default True airspeed sensor

I am curious to see the interest level in a sensor that can could measure true airspeed. The current technology (Pitot static) requires accurate measurement of static pressure (which can be extremely difficult at high altitudes). It also requires accurate air temperature measurements. Finally, a Pitot-static system is inaccurate below about 30 knots.

Does anyone know of any current projects that could benefit from a sensor (1.5" diam x 8"length) that could measure true airspeed (not pressure) and was accurate below 10 knots?