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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compass fluid

Aviation; Aeronautics

A highly refined, water-clear petroleum product similar to kerosine, used to damp the oscillations of magnetic compasses.

phosgene gas

Aviation; Aeronautics

A highly toxic, colorless gas, with an unpleasant odor. Phosgene is formed when certain halogen compounds, such as Freon or carbon tetrachloride, are passed through a flame.

astatine

Aviation; Aeronautics

A highly unstable radioactive chemical element. Astatine’s symbol is At, and its atomic number is 85. Astatine is the heaviest of the halogen elements.

beryllium

Aviation; Aeronautics

A high-melting-point, lightweight, corrosion-resistant, steel-gray metallic chemical element. Beryllium’s symbol is Be, its atomic number is 4, and its atomic weight is 9.0122. Beryllium’s main ...

A high-performance glider. Sailplanes normally have a high-aspect-ratio wing, are lightweight, and very strong. Sailplanes glide so well that they ride upward on rising air currents. They can stay ...

injection pump

Aviation; Aeronautics

A high-pressure fuel pump used on a compression-ignition reciprocating engine. The injection pump forces a measured amount of fuel as an atomized spray into the combustion chamber of the engine. The ...

bleeder resistor

Aviation; Aeronautics

A high-resistance resistor placed between the output of an electrical power supply and ground. The function of a bleeder resistor is to draw a fixed current for improved regulation, or stabilization, ...