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pitchover [2 records]

Record 1 2021-07-14

English

Subject field(s)
  • Launching and Space Maneuvering
DEF

The programmed turn from the vertical that a rocket or launch vehicle (under power) takes as it describes an arc and points in a direction other than vertical.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Lancement et manœuvres dans l'espace
DEF

Modification programmée de la direction du vecteur vitesse d'un lanceur, sans changement du plan de la trajectoire.

OBS

basculement : terme et définition publiés au Journal officiel de la République française le 25 juillet 2015.

Spanish

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Record 2 2009-09-21

English

Subject field(s)
  • Aircraft Piloting and Navigation
DEF

A pronounced departure from upwards-pointing attitude ...

Key term(s)
  • pitch-over
  • pitch over

French

Domaine(s)
  • Pilotage et navigation aérienne

Spanish

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