Control systems

Control systems

Of or relating to systems used in the closed area of a spacecraft to permit life to be sustained, so that occupants are provided with a suitably controlled atmosphere in which to live and work.

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induced drag

Aerospace; Control systems

The part of the total dragon an airplane induced by the airflow about the lifting surfaces.

inlet guide vanes

Aerospace; Control systems

Devices positioned by the inlet guide vane actuator pilot valve. They are located in front of the first compressor rotor, and they control the angleof incidence of the inlet air, thus ensuring a ...

inlet housing assembly

Aerospace; Control systems

Forward structural support of the engine.

jam acceleration

Aerospace; Control systems

Rapid movement of the power lever, calling for maximum rate of rotor-speed increase.

jetcal analyzer

Aerospace; Control systems

Device used to check the exhaust gas temperature during periodic maintenance inspections or when abnormally high or low temperatures are noted.

jet propulsion

Aerospace; Control systems

Propulsion of a body by means of a jet or stream of gas, obtaining all or most if its thrust by reaction to the ejection of the combustionproducts (gas).