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Old 11th September 2006 | 16:03
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TAT/SAT=1+(g-1)/2 *M^2

g= gamma= cp/cv. The ratio of specific heats at constant P,V. (1.4 for air at STP.)

M= mach number.

The temp as measured by a probe (eg rosemount) is slightly different to the true TAT, due to a number of factors.

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