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Old 2nd Aug 2010, 11:32
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jimmygill
 
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The formula for local speed of sound is

LSS = 38.94 √(273 + 15)

which is 660.83
Formula is better

LSS at ISA SL = 38.94 √(273.15 + 15) = 661.06 Knots
ICAO atmospheric tables have the value 661 Knots.
NASA in one of thier websites has 661.7 Knots


My question remains what were they trying to evaluate? And why were they adamant that the value will end in .7
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