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PITOT METER [2 records]

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Record 1 2016-02-25

English

Subject field(s)
  • Hydrology and Hydrography
  • Speleology
CONT

The modified pitot tube known as a pitometer has one pressure opening facing upstream and the other facing downstream. The differential between the two openings is usually for 25 to 50 per cent more than that for a standard pitot tube.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Hydrologie et hydrographie
  • Spéléologie

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Hidrología e hidrografía
  • Espeleología
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Record 2 1997-09-17

English

Subject field(s)
  • Marine and River Navigation Aids
  • Propulsion of Water-Craft
Key term(s)
  • Pitot meter log
  • Pitot tube log

French

Domaine(s)
  • Aides à la navigation fluviale et maritime
  • Propulsion des bateaux
Key term(s)
  • loch à pitomètre
  • loch à pitotmètre

Spanish

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