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Record 1 1987-09-23

English

Subject field(s)
  • Aerodynamics and Theory of Gases
  • Aircraft Propulsion Systems
CONT

This increase in drag arises partly from the induced ... by the shocks but as the flight speed increases the major contribution arises from the energy necessary to maintain the shock pattern, the so-called wave drag.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Théorie des gaz et aérodynamique
  • Propulsion des aéronefs
CONT

Il existe une traînée appelée traînée d'onde, qui est la projection sur la direction de la vitesse de la résultante des forces élémentaires de pression s'exerçant sur le profil.

Spanish

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Record 2 1982-05-26

English

Subject field(s)
  • Transportation
  • Hydroplanes and Hydrofoils
OBS

Drag owing to the variation of entropy and velocity through a shock wave, with consequent variation of momentum in the main flow of air.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Transports
  • Hydroglisseurs et hydroptères

Spanish

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Record 3 1980-10-17

English

Subject field(s)
  • Aerodynamics and Theory of Gases
  • Flights (Air Transport)
OBS

Source: Glossaire angl.-Fr. ENSAM.

French

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

Spanish

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Record 4 1976-06-19

English

Subject field(s)
  • Aeroindustry
DEF

The increase in drag arising from the compressibility of the air which occurs at high speeds.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Constructions aéronautiques
DEF

Traînée de pression résultant de la compressibilité de l'air, qui apparaît aux grandes vitesses

Spanish

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