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PRECESSION LAW [1 record]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2001-09-04
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- General Mechanics (Physics)
- Aircraft Piloting and Navigation
- Navigation Instruments
- Flight Instruments and Equipment (Aeroindustry)
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- principle of precession
1, record 1, English, principle%20of%20precession
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- gyroscopic precession principle 2, record 1, English, gyroscopic%20precession%20principle
correct
- law of precession 3, record 1, English, law%20of%20precession
correct
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Gyroscopic Precession Principle: When a force is applied to a spinning gyro, the maximum reaction occurs 90° later in the direction of rotation. 2, record 1, English, - principle%20of%20precession
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 CONT
Precision Gyroscope. For demonstration of gyroscopic stabilization, gyrocompass, inertial guidance, principle of precession, etc. Dynamically-balanced, metallic rotor disc is mounted on a gimbal ring with cone bearings. Included are a plastic base with pivot cradle, and a second base with gimbal cradle. Cord included for rotating the rotor disc. With instructions. 4, record 1, English, - principle%20of%20precession
Record 1, Key term(s)
- precession law
- precession principle
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Mécanique générale (Physique)
- Pilotage et navigation aérienne
- Instruments de navigation
- Instruments et équipement de bord (Constructions aéronautiques)
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- loi de précession
1, record 1, French, loi%20de%20pr%C3%A9cession
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- principe de la précession 2, record 1, French, principe%20de%20la%20pr%C3%A9cession
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
L'indicateur de virage est un gyromètre utilisant la loi de précession d'un gyroscope à un degré de liberté. Il indique le taux et le sens de virage. 1, record 1, French, - loi%20de%20pr%C3%A9cession
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 CONT
Principe de la précession. La précession est le mouvement conique, séculaire que décrit l'axe des pôles terrestre. 2, record 1, French, - loi%20de%20pr%C3%A9cession
Record 1, Key term(s)
- loi de précession d'un gyroscope
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
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