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BREAK-OFF POINT [1 record]

Record 1 2000-04-04

English

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

The point at which the streamline flow, whether laminar or turbulent, separates from the surface of a body.

OBS

(Aerodynamics).

French

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

On aboutit à un point D appelé point de décollement, au delà duquel la vitesse le long de la surface de l'obstacle est en sens contraire de l'écoulement général.

CONT

Les lignes de courant du fluide ne suivent plus, à partir d'un certain point, appelé point de décollement, la surface de l'obstacle, et des courants de retour engendrent des tourbillons [...]

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Aerodinámica y teoría de los gases
  • Transporte aéreo
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