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struct AirDataData

fbs/sensors.fbs / Source schema

Air-data sample used by fixed-wing estimators and controllers.

FlatBuffers root table: AirData

NameTypeUnit / ScaleNotes
timestamp_usulongmicrosecondsSample timestamp in monotonic boot time.
absolute_pressure_hpafloathectopascalsStatic pressure used for altitude and air-density calculations.
differential_pressure_hpafloathectopascalsPitot/static differential pressure used for airspeed.
pressure_altitude_mfloatmetersPressure-derived altitude using the producer’s atmosphere model.
indicated_airspeed_m_sfloatmeters per secondIndicated airspeed before density correction.
true_airspeed_m_sfloatmeters per secondTrue airspeed after density correction when available.
angle_of_attack_radfloatradiansAngle between body X axis and relative wind in the pitch plane.
sideslip_radfloatradiansAngle between body X axis and relative wind in the yaw plane.
temperature_cdegshortcenti-degrees Celsius; degC = value / 100Static-air temperature in centi-degrees Celsius.
differential_pressure_temperature_cdegshortcenti-degrees Celsius; degC = value / 100Differential-pressure sensor temperature in centi-degrees Celsius.
flagsubytebitmaskBitmask of AirDataFlags bits valid in this sample.