Aeronautics

Aeronautics

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

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Aeronautics

A block of solid sodium chlorate that is burned in a special housing to release breathing oxygen. Oxygen systems using chlorate candles are commonly called solid, or chemical, oxygen systems. They ...

galena

Aviation; Aeronautics

A bluish-gray crystal that is primarily lead sulfide (PbS). It is the main ore from which lead is obtained. Galena is one of the crystals used in the early days of radio experimentation. When a ...

aluminum

Aviation; Aeronautics

A bluish-silvery, metallic chemical element whose atomic number is 13, atomic weight is 26.9815, and symbol is Al. Aluminum is produced from the clay bauxite, a form of aluminum oxide. Aluminum is ...

osmium

Aviation; Aeronautics

A bluish-white, hard, metallic chemical element. Osmium’s symbol is Os, its atomic number is 76, and its atomic weight is 190.2. Osmium is used as a hardener for platinum to increase its wearing ...

zinc

Aviation; Aeronautics

A bluish-white, lustrous, metallic chemical element. Zinc’s symbol is Z, its atomic number is 30, and its atomic weight is 65.37. Zinc is used as an alloying agent for other metals and as a ...

drag wire

Aviation; Aeronautics

A structural wire inside a Pratt truss airplane wing between the spars. Drag wires run from the front spar inboard, to the rear spar at the next bay outboard. Drag wires oppose forces that try to ...