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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

Jetcal analyzer

Aerospace; Control systems

Device used to cheque the exhaust gas temperature during periodic maintenance inspections or when abnormally high or low temperatures are noted.

Jet silencer

Aerospace; Control systems

A device used to reduce and change the lower-frequency sound waves emitting from the engine's exhaust nozzle, and thus reducing the noise factor.

Jet propulsion

Aerospace; Control systems

Propulsion of a body by means of a jet or stream of gas, obtaining all or most if its thrust by reaction to the ejection of the combustionproducts (gas).

Imbalance

Aerospace; Control systems

Uneven distribution of weight resulting in rotating parts being out of balance. Measured in inch-grams or inch-ounces.

Jam acceleration

Aerospace; Control systems

Rapid movement of the power lever, calling for maximum rate of rotor-speed increase.

Induced drag

Aerospace; Control systems

The part of the total dragon an airplane induced by the airflow about the lifting surfaces.

Induced angle of attack

Aerospace; Control systems

That part of any given angle of attack in excess of the effective angle of attack.

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