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16  Dec  2025

In the field of modern aerodynamics and turbomachinery, the demand for accurate flow measurement has never been greater. Be it while testing aerospace engines, evaluating gas turbine performance, or conducting wind tunnel experiments, accurate pressure data lies at the heart of engineering innovation. For engineers, researchers, and laboratories worldwide, pressure scanners are indispensable tools that read raw flow fields and action them into valuable insights.

11  Dec  2025

If you are interested in modern fighter aircraft development, you may have noticed a subtle but telling detail on many prototype airframes: a long, slender airspeed probe extending from the nose. Yes, this probe is one of the most recognizable features of a prototype, and it has long served as an external marker of a fighter’s early development phase. In many cases, the presence, relocation, or removal of the air probe teaches us much about the progress of a program.

10  Dec  2025

In advanced flow field research, research institutes rely on accurate and repeatable aerodynamic data to validate theories and support innovation. The five-hole probe stands at the center of this process, providing essential measurements of airflow velocity, direction, and pressure distribution. As experimental environments grow more complex, off-the-shelf probes often fall short. Custom five-hole probes have therefore become the preferred solution for research institutes.

03  Dec  2025

Pressure measurement devices are costly and delicate instruments, the combination of many advances technologies. In the application of pressure scanners, the source of pressure used strongly affects measurement accuracy and overall stability. To sustain accuracy and protect its long-term operation, the pressure source is strictly limited to clean, dry air or nitrogen.

28  Nov  2025

An airspeed tube, widely known as a Pitot tube, or airspeed probe, is an scientific instrument that measures the aircraft’s relative airspeed. For this reason, it plays a critical role in flight safety. The probe must be mounted where airflow remains stable and minimally disturbed. Fighter aircraft typically place the probe on the nose, vertical tail, or wingtip, while helicopters and commercial jets often install it on the nose or along the fuselage.

25  Nov  2025

Extra, usable space is among the most valuable resources inside and around an aircraft. With more sophisticated flight-test programs and more measurement points per campaign, traditional sensor-point setups no longer satisfy real space, weight, and system integration conditions. The shrinking size of modern pressure scanners reflects a deeper shift across aviation measurement and control: a movement toward higher accuracy, deeper integration, and smarter onboard systems.

24  Nov  2025

Researchers face a crowded market of five-hole probe suppliers, yet the differences behind those products are anything but small. Making the right decision hinges on understanding what truly defines a capable manufacturer and how those capabilities translate into accurate, reliable flow-field data. This article breaks down the essential criteria and offers a clear reference point for selecting a trustworthy partner.

21  Nov  2025

Modern fluid dynamics research runs on the essential capability of capturing flow-field details with accuracy and speed. From aerospace and gas turbines to automotive aerodynamics and wind energy, engineers face the same challenge of extracting reliable pressure and velocity data from flow environments. Among the tools that now define advanced flow-field testing, researchers discovered that pairing the combination of a five-hole probe and a pressure scanner has spectacular properties.

20  Nov  2025

Flow-field measurement hinges on reliable data, and data depends on accurate sensors. Pneumatic probes, pitot tubes, and airspeed sensors all require rigorous calibration before they are deemed usable. A purpose-built calibration wind tunnel drives that accuracy by recreating controlled aerodynamic conditions that restore and validate the performance of these instruments.