Definitions for "Velocity Pressure"
Keywords:  kinetic, fpm, pressure, fluid, rest
The kinetic pressure in the direction of flow necessary to cause a fluid at rest to flow at a given velocity. See also "Pilot tube."
See PRESSURE, VELOCITY.
The kinetic pressure in the direction of flow necessary to cause a fluid at rest to flow at a given velocity. Velocity pressure is always positive and is exerted in the direction of airflow.