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Record 1 2014-02-10

English

Subject field(s)
  • Skydiving, Paragliding and Hang Gliding
  • Airborne Forces
DEF

The accelerative force applied via the harness to the body of a parachutist when the velocity of fall decreases as a result of development of the parachute canopy.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Parachutisme, parapente et deltaplane
  • Forces aéroportées
DEF

Force d'accélération (décélération) s'exerçant sur le corps d'un parachutiste par le harnais, quand la vitesse de chute diminue à la suite du déploiement de la voilure du parachute.

Spanish

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