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 form of compression-ignition reciprocating heat engine. In a diesel engine, the fuel-air mixture inside the cylinder is ignited by the heat of compression rather than by an electric spark. The air ...

Magnetic deviation

Aviation; Aeronautics

A form of compass error caused by local magnetic fields in the aircraft interacting with the magnetic field of the earth. Deviation error is minimised by counteracting the interfering magnetic fields ...

Pressurisation

Aviation; Aeronautics

A form of climate control of an aircraft. An air compressor increases the pressure of the air inside the cabin of a high-flying aircraft to a value that allows the occupants to breathe normally. ...

Double-entry centrifugal compressor

Aviation; Aeronautics

A form of centrifugal air compressor with vanes on both sides of the rotor. Air is taken into both faces of the rotor and discharged from its periphery.

Beaded coaxial cable

Aviation; Aeronautics

A form of coaxial transmission line in which the inner conductor is centred in the outer conductor by a series of beads made of insulating material.

Chilled iron

Aviation; Aeronautics

A form of cast iron which has been cast in a steel mold. The steel mould cools the surface of the casting quickly so that it retains most of the carbon and is quite hard.