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Record 1 2014-11-10

English

Subject field(s)
  • Acoustics (Physics)
  • Aerodynamics and Theory of Gases
  • Flights (Air Transport)
DEF

A shock wave not in contact with the body which originates it.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Acoustique (Physique)
  • Théorie des gaz et aérodynamique
  • Vols (Transport aérien)
CONT

[...] les signaux de pression, dits «lignes de Mach», refoulent l'air en avant de l'avion et y provoquent une onde de choc détachée qui n'atteint pas le bord d'attaque des ailes.

Spanish

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