Aeronautics

Aeronautics

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

Contributors in Aeronautics

Aeronautics

A method of using marks of different colors to identify materials. Some electrical resistors and capacitors have color codes to show their value and tolerances. Bungee shock cords use color codes to ...

nodal suspension system

Aviation; Aeronautics

A method of vibration dampening, used in certain Bell helicopters to reduce the vibration of the main rotor system.

laser welding

Aviation; Aeronautics

A method of welding by the heat produced by a laser beam. The high-intensity, concentrated heat allows the welding of exotic alloys that cannot be welded by other methods.

backhand welding

Aviation; Aeronautics

A method of welding in which the flame is directed back over the finished weld, rather than ahead of the weld.

plasma arc welding

Aviation; Aeronautics

A method of welding in which the metal is heated by an electric arc whose temperature has been greatly intensified by the injection of a gas. The plasma arc becomes a jet of high current density that ...

induction welding

Aviation; Aeronautics

A method of welding in which the metal is melted by heat generated by alternating current induced into the metal.

forge welding

Aviation; Aeronautics

A method of welding in which the two ends of the metal to be joined are heated until they are almost, but not quite, melted. The ends are placed together and hammered until they flow together and ...