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Control systems

Of or relating to systems used in the closed area of a spacecraft to permit life to be sustained, so that occupants are provided with a suitably controlled atmosphere in which to live and work.

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Control systems

overtemperature

Aerospace; Control systems

Temperature in excess of maximum allowable design temperature at the turbine exit.

planform

Aerospace; Control systems

Form or shape of an object, as of an airfoil, as seen in plan view or from above.

power

Aerospace; Control systems

The rate of doing work; work per unit of time.

power-to-weight ratio

Aerospace; Control systems

Relationship between power and weight. Turbine engines produce more power for weight than reciprocating engines.

power turbine (n2)

Aerospace; Control systems

Turbine that is free and independent of the gas producer system. It develops rotational shaft power.

pressure oil system

Aerospace; Control systems

Method of supplying oil under pressure to engine parts.

pressure pumps

Aerospace; Control systems

Devices to put oil into the system.

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