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Record 1 2003-04-16

English

Subject field(s)
  • Spacecraft
  • Launchers (Astronautics)
CONT

Antivortex and slosh baffles are mounted in the oxidizer tank to minimize liquid residuals and to damp fluid motion.

CONT

Antivortex and antislosh baffles are built inside the fore and aft tank walls to dampen any motions of the liquid propellants that might throw the Shuttle off course.

Key term(s)
  • anti-vortex

French

Domaine(s)
  • Engins spatiaux
  • Lanceurs (Astronautique)
DEF

Dispositif utilisé pour éviter l'apparition de vortex dans des réservoirs de liquides.

Key term(s)
  • anti-vortex

Spanish

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