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Aviation

Dealing with vehicles or machines used in flight or propulsion through the air.

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radome

Aviation; Airport

A weather-proof protective dome designed for housing radar systems and antennas at airports.

satellite

Aviation; Airport

An object that orbits another. Usually used to describe an artificial satellite. Satellite’s orbits include; geosynchronous, near-geosynchronous, low earth orbiting satellites.

shelter

Aviation; Airport

Containers or modules in different configurations for various use and needs.

static wire

Aviation; Airport

When an aircraft is refuelling on the ground a small spark due to static build up can cause a deadly explosion or fire. A static wire, just a clip on wire, is used to ground an ...

satellite communications

Aviation; Airport

An artificial satellite used for communications, exploration or reconnaissance using microwaves. Messages sent from one earth station to another are sent via the satellite over ...