Aeronautics

Aeronautics

The branch of science that deals with flight aerodynamics and with the operation of all types of aircraft.

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Aeronautics

A defect in a lacquer or dope finish caused by moisture condensing on the surface before the finish dries. If the humidity of the air is high, the evaporation of the solvents cools the air enough to ...

Aerodrome

Aviation; Aeronautics

A defined area on land or water intended to be used either wholly or in part for the arrival, departure, and movement of aircraft. The term also includes any buildings, installations, and equipment ...

Inclusion

Aviation; Aeronautics

A defect in a metal casting caused by nonmetallic impurities, such as carbon or sand trapped in the molten metal when it was poured into the mold. An inclusion weakens the casting and makes proper ...

Deepening

Aviation; Aeronautics

A decrease in the central pressure of a pressure system. This term is usually applied to a low rather than to a high, but technically it is acceptable in either case.