Control systems

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.

Industry: Aerospace

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Acceleration lag

Aerospace; Control systems

In the turbine engine, delay between the time instant power is requested and when power is available. The time it takes the engine to accelerate and give the required power increase.

Engine part usually constructed of welded high-nickel steel, subjected to flame of extremely high temperature. It is behind the compressor and receives the compressed air which is mixed with fuel and ...

Compressibility effects

Aerospace; Control systems

The phenomenon encountered at extremely high speeds (near the speed of sound) when air ceases to flow smoothly over the wings (or blade) and piles up against the leading edge, causing extreme ...

Compressor

Aerospace; Control systems

That section of an engine that produces an increase in air pressure. It is made up of rotating and stationary vane assemblies. It is the gas producer, or it may be thought of as an air pump.