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How does an air-data computer convert ram air pressure from the pitot tube into airspeed?

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I know how the analog airspeed indicator shows the airspeed from the ram air pressure from the pitot tube. But I'd like to know how an air-data computer converts the raw pressure data to airspeed that is displayed on a PFD.

  • What sensor is used for this purpose?
  • What exactly happens inside the computer?
  • Does the sensor and/or procedure differ from unit to unit?

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