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 transformer with the coils wound over a core of laminated soft iron. The soft iron core concentrates the lines of magnetic flux and increases the inductance of the coil. The laminations decrease ...

battery charger

Aviation; Aeronautics

A transformer-rectifier unit that changes alternating current into direct current of the proper voltage to charge storage batteries. The battery charger is connected to the battery with the positive ...

spike

Aviation; Aeronautics

A transient condition in an electrical circuit in which a pulse of electrical energy with a high voltage and short duration appears in the circuit. Spikes are produced when an inductive load in the ...

common-base amplifier

Aviation; Aeronautics

A transistor amplifier in which the base of the transistor is connected in such a way that it is in both the input and output circuits.

common-collector amplifier

Aviation; Aeronautics

A transistor amplifier in which the collector of the transistor is connected in such a way that it is in both the input and output circuits.

common-emitter amplifier

Aviation; Aeronautics

A transistor amplifier in which the emitter of the transistor is connected in such a way that it is in both the input and output circuits.

balanced transmission line

Aviation; Aeronautics

A transmission line having equal impedance between each conductor and ground, and between each conductor and any other electronic circuit to which it is connected.