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FLUID DISPLACEMENT LIFT [1 record]

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Record 1 2007-07-12

English

Subject field(s)
  • Aeronautical Engineering and Maintenance
CONT

The horizontal component of the resulting hydrodynamic pressure force is termed "fluid-displacement drag" and the vertical component, "fluid-displacement lift." Additional fluid forces termed "fluid-spray thrust or drag" and "fluid-spray lift" are created on aircraft when some of this displaced runway fluid in the form of spray sub-sequently impinges on other parts of the aircraft such as the tires, landing gear, and flaps.

Key term(s)
  • fluid displacement lift

French

Domaine(s)
  • Aérotechnique et maintenance

Spanish

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