Static Temperature Calculator

In flight mechanics, static temperature refers to the temperature of the air through which an aircraft is moving, without accounting for the effects of the aircraft’s motion. It is a key parameter in aerodynamics, influencing air density, and subsequently, lift and drag forces, as well as engine performance. The formula to calculate Static temperature as follows:

Where:

  • is the static temperature in Kelvin.
  • is the total temperature (including the effects of velocity and internal energy) at the stagnation point in Kelvin.
  • is the heat capacity ratio or ratio of specific heats.
  • M is the Mach Number.

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