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Aeronautics
The branch of science that deals with flight aerodynamics and with the operation of all types of aircraft.
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broadcast (ICAO)
Aviation; Aeronautics
A transmission of information relating to air navigation that is not addressed to a specific station or stations.
windshield
Aviation; Aeronautics
A transparent glass or plastic covering used to protect the occupants of an aircraft from the wind and rain while allowing forward vision. A windshield is also called a wind-screen.
astrodome
Aviation; Aeronautics
A transparent hemispherical dome in the upper skin of an aircraft, over or near the navigator’s station. The navigator uses the astrodome to make observations of the sun or stars when navigating by ...
mica
Aviation; Aeronautics
A transparent mineral of the silicate family that can be separated into thin sheets. Mica is a very good thermal and electrical insulator. Thin sheets of mica are used as the dielectric in capacitors ...
dehydrator plug
Aviation; Aeronautics
A transparent plastic tube filled with a desiccant agent, such as silica gel, and an indicator, such as cobalt chloride. One end of the tube is sealed, and the other end is fitted with a perforated ...
face shield
Aviation; Aeronautics
A transparent shield used to cover your face when working with anything that could get into your eyes or with anything that could damage your face. Face shields are made of transparent plastic and ...
acrylic resin
Aviation; Aeronautics
A transparent, thermoplastic material used for aircraft windshields and side windows. Lucite., Plexiglas., and Perspex. are registered trade names for materials made from acrylic resin.
