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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dual rotor system

Aviation; Aeronautics

A system of helicopter rotors in which there are two main rotors driven by coaxial drive shafts. The rotors turn in opposite directions so their torques counteract each other.

A system of mathematical logic used to permit computations to be performed by binary electrical circuits. Gates such as AND, OR, NAND, NOR, and EXCLUSIVE OR are used to make electrical models of the ...

octal number system

Aviation; Aeronautics

A system of numbers based on eight units (zero through seven). Octal numbers are used in digital electronics to make long strings of zeros and ones more manageable. One octal digit replaces three ...

ATR racking system

Aviation; Aeronautics

A system of standardized mounting racks for electronic equipment installed in an aircraft.

autoignition system

Aviation; Aeronautics

A system on a turbine engine that automatically energizes the igniters to provide a relight if the engine should flame out.

deicer

Aviation; Aeronautics

A system or component used to remove ice from a surface. Deicers must not be confused with anti-icers, which prevent the formation of ice. Deicers remove ice after it has formed.

landing gear position indicating system

Aviation; Aeronautics

A system required on all aircraft having retractable landing gear to show the pilot the position of the landing gear. The most commonly used system on modern aircraft is a series of lights. When all ...