Definition of speed of sound

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speed of sound

'speed of sound' is an military term meaning '(DOD,NATO) The speed at which sound travels in a given medium under specified conditions. The speed of sound at sea level in the International Standard Atmosphere is 1108 ft/second, 658 knots, 1215 km/hour. See also hypersonic; transonic'.

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