Temperature

Question 1

Static air temperature

Answer 1

Temperature of air around an aircraft, unaffected by the passage of an aircraft through it.

Question 2

Outside air temperature

Answer 2

Temperature measured at a given point outside of direct sunlight

Question 3

Total air temperature

Answer 3

Temperature the aircraft skin feels,

Question 4

Is TAT smaller or greater than SAT?

Answer 4

Greater due to ram rise in temperature that occurs because of dynamic heating.

Question 5

Total air temperature facts

Answer 5

-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.

Question 6

Why TAT?

Answer 6

Determines formation of ICE.

Question 7

Absolute zero

Answer 7

Minimum possible temperature.
Particles have minimum vibration.