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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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Plain bearing
Aviation; Aeronautics
A bearing made of a material, such as lead or babbitt, that has a low coefficient of friction. Plain bearings can support only loads applied in a direction perpendicular to their surface, and are ...
Secondary cell
Aviation; Aeronautics
A battery which can be recharged after it has been discharged. The action in which chemical energy is changed into electrical energy is reversible. This means that electrical energy from a battery ...
Abvolt
Aviation; Aeronautics
A basic unit of electromotive force in the electromagnetic-centimeter-gram-second system. One abvolt is equal to 10-8 volts in the absolute meter-kilogram-second-ampere system. The abbreviation for ...
Radar beam
Aviation; Aeronautics
A beam of focused electromagnetic energy radiated by radar. It is similar to a flashlight or searchlight beam, except that the frequency of the electromagnetic energy is beyond the visible range.
Chamfer
Aviation; Aeronautics
A bevel cut on the edge of a piece of metal or plastic. Chamfered edges are more attractive than sharp edges, and they are less likely to cut a person who contacts the edge.
Cantilever beam
Aviation; Aeronautics
A beam with all of its support inside the beam itself. It uses no external struts, braces, or wires. A diving board is an example of a cantilever beam.
