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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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hardware
Aviation; Aeronautics
A general term for all of the small components, such as nuts, bolts, screws, and washers used to assemble an aircraft or aircraft engine.
hydrometeor
Aviation; Aeronautics
A general term for particles of liquid water or ice, such as rain, fog, frost, etc., formed by modification of water vapor in the atmosphere. The term hydrometeor also applies to sea spray or blowing ...
landing light
Aviation; Aeronautics
A high-intensity spotlight mounted on an aircraft and aimed in such a direction that it shines on the runway when the aircraft is on the final approach for landing.
COBOL
Aviation; Aeronautics
A high-level computer language whose command signals are similar to English commands. The acronym COBOL is taken from COmmon Business Oriented Language.
standard-frequency signal
Aviation; Aeronautics
A highly accurate radio-frequency signal broadcast from the National Bureau of Standards radio station, station WWV. The standard-frequency signal is broadcast on frequencies of 2.5, 5.0, 10.0, 15.0, ...
laser tachometer
Aviation; Aeronautics
A highly accurate tachometer that shines a laser beam on the rotating element and senses the reflection from a reflective tape or contrasting mark. The reflected laser beam is converted into ...
