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Record 1 2000-04-04

English

Subject field(s)
  • Fluid Mechanics and Hydraulics (Physics)
  • Air Traffic Control
DEF

A shock wave in front of a body, such as an airfoil, or apparently attached to the forward tip of the body.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Mécanique des fluides et hydraulique (Physique)
  • Circulation et trafic aériens
OBS

onde de choc amont : terme uniformisé par le Comité d'uniformisation de la terminologie aéronautique (CUTA) - Opérations aériennes.

Key term(s)
  • onde de nez

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Mecánica de fluidos e hidráulica (Física)
  • Control de tránsito aéreo
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