Why should an AoA sensor require airflow? And if we are talking about airflow, w... | Hacker News

Hacker Newsnew | past | comments | ask | show | jobs | submit

pintxo on March 24, 2019 | parent | context | favorite | on: Boeing Was ‘Go, Go, Go’ to Beat Airbus with the 73...

Why should an AoA sensor require airflow? And if we are talking about airflow, we are talking about measuring pressur differentialsm right? How to do calculate an angle using a pressure differential?

utborin on March 24, 2019 [–]

It’s literally just a metal plate that rotates with the oncoming air.

pintxo on March 24, 2019 | [–]

Ok, makes sense.

Guidelines | FAQ | Lists | API | Security | Legal | Apply to YC | Contact