Aeronautics

Aeronautics

The branch of science that deals with flight aerodynamics and with the operation of all types of aircraft.

Industry: Aviation

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thermal conduction

Aviation; Aeronautics

A method of heat transfer in which heat energy is transferred from one body into another when the bodies are in direct contact.

convection

Aviation; Aeronautics

A method of heat transfer within a fluid by means of vertical currents. Heat is absorbed in the bottom layer of the fluid by conduction, and this heat decreases the density of the fluid. The less ...

annealing

Aviation; Aeronautics

A method of heat treatment in which a metal is softened so it loses some of its hardness and brittleness. Steel is annealed by heating it to a specified temperature and allowing it to cool very ...

A method of heat treatment of steel in which the surface of the metal is hardened while its inside stays comparatively soft and tough. Case hardening may be done by causing the steel on the surface ...

induction heating

Aviation; Aeronautics

A method of heating an electrically conductive material by inducing alternating current into it. The rapidly reversing current causes the material to get hot.

tack weld

Aviation; Aeronautics

A method of holding a structure together before it is permanently welded. The parts of the structure are cut and fitted together, and each joint is welded with a small spot. When all of the joints ...

engine stations

Aviation; Aeronautics

A method of identifying various locations in a gas turbine engine for ease of describing pressures and temperatures. Station designations are different for different types of turbine engines, and ...