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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Kelvin bridge

Aviation; Aeronautics

A form of precision resistance-measuring instrument which is a modification of the Wheatstone bridge. A Kelvin bridge minimizes the effect of lead and contact resistance and is used for accurate ...

precipitation static

Aviation; Aeronautics

A form of radio interference caused by rain, snow, or dust particles hitting the antenna and inducing a small radio-frequency voltage into it.

A form of reaction engine that produces forward thrust by the rearward ejection of a stream of ionized particles. Ion engines using ionized particles produced by nuclear reaction have been proposed ...

rocket engine

Aviation; Aeronautics

A form of reaction engine whose fuel and oxidizer contain all of the oxygen needed for the release of heat energy. The released heat expands the gases which are ejected at a high velocity from a ...

V-engine

Aviation; Aeronautics

A form of reciprocating engine in which the cylinders are arranged in two banks, separated by an angle of between 45° and 90°. Pistons in two cylinders, one in each bank, are connected to each of the ...

spark-ignition engine

Aviation; Aeronautics

A form of reciprocating engine in which the fuel-air mixture inside the cylinder is ignited by an electric spark. The spark is timed to occur when the piston is in the correct position on the ...

radial engine

Aviation; Aeronautics

A form of reciprocating engine that was at one time very popular for use on aircraft. The cylinders are arranged radially around a small central crankcase. Radial engines have an exceptionally good ...