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THRUST MASS [13 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2026-03-18
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Aircraft Propulsion Systems
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- aircraft exhaust system
1, record 1, English, aircraft%20exhaust%20system
correct, noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- exhaust system 2, record 1, English, exhaust%20system
correct, noun
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
... exhaust systems... contribute to the thrust of the aircraft by channeling the engine-generated hot airflow and by ensuring the continuity of cold air exiting the nacelle. They are designed in very fine metallic alloys... that lighten the mass, are corrosion-resistant and support extreme temperatures... 2, record 1, English, - aircraft%20exhaust%20system
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Propulsion des aéronefs
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- système d'échappement d'aéronef
1, record 1, French, syst%C3%A8me%20d%27%C3%A9chappement%20d%27a%C3%A9ronef
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- système d'échappement 2, record 1, French, syst%C3%A8me%20d%27%C3%A9chappement
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
[Les] systèmes d'échappement [...] contribuent à la poussée de l'avion en canalisant le flux d'air chaud sortant du moteur et en assurant une continuité du flux d'air froid sortant de la nacelle. Ils sont conçus en alliages métalliques très fins [...] afin de réduire leur masse, résister à la corrosion et à des températures extrêmes [...] 3, record 1, French, - syst%C3%A8me%20d%27%C3%A9chappement%20d%27a%C3%A9ronef
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2024-01-17
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Aircraft Propulsion Systems
- Spacecraft
- Launchers (Astronautics)
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- propulsive efficiency
1, record 2, English, propulsive%20efficiency
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
... the propulsive power delivered to the aircraft ... divided by the shaft power input to the propulsor. 2, record 2, English, - propulsive%20efficiency
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
... the propulsive power delivered to the aircraft ... is equal to thrust times airspeed ... 2, record 2, English, - propulsive%20efficiency
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The more air mass is involved in thrust creation, the higher the propulsive efficiency will be. 3, record 2, English, - propulsive%20efficiency
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Propulsion des aéronefs
- Engins spatiaux
- Lanceurs (Astronautique)
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- efficacité propulsive
1, record 2, French, efficacit%C3%A9%20propulsive
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- rendement de propulsion 2, record 2, French, rendement%20de%20propulsion
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Sistemas de propulsión de aeronaves
- Naves espaciales
- Lanzadores (Astronáutica)
Record 2, Main entry term, Spanish
- eficiencia propulsora
1, record 2, Spanish, eficiencia%20propulsora
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 2, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2019-07-12
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Aircraft Propulsion Systems
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- cold gas thruster
1, record 3, English, cold%20gas%20thruster
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
- cold-gas thruster 2, record 3, English, cold%2Dgas%20thruster
correct
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
A cold gas thruster is a propulsive device that uses pressurized inert gas as the reaction mass. The compressed gas is released through a propelling nozzle to generate a cold jet thrust. 1, record 3, English, - cold%20gas%20thruster
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Propulsion des aéronefs
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- propulseur à gaz froid
1, record 3, French, propulseur%20%C3%A0%20gaz%20froid
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Un propulseur à gaz froid utilise un gaz stocké sous haute pression qui est simplement libéré dans une tuyère qui permet d'orienter la poussée exercée. 1, record 3, French, - propulseur%20%C3%A0%20gaz%20froid
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Sistemas de propulsión de aeronaves
Record 3, Main entry term, Spanish
- propulsor de gas frío
1, record 3, Spanish, propulsor%20de%20gas%20fr%C3%ADo
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 3, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Funcionarios de la ESA descubrieron que el "propulsor de gas frío" de la sonda no se pudo activar. 1, record 3, Spanish, - propulsor%20de%20gas%20fr%C3%ADo
Record 4 - internal organization data 2015-07-31
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Aircraft Propulsion Systems
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- by-pass ratio
1, record 4, English, by%2Dpass%20ratio
correct, officially approved
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
- bypass ratio 2, record 4, English, bypass%20ratio
correct
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The ratio of the air mass flow through the by-pass ducts of a gas turbine engine to the air mass flow through the combustion chambers calculated at maximum thrust when the engine is stationary in an international standard atmosphere at sea level. 1, record 4, English, - by%2Dpass%20ratio
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
by-pass ratio: term and definition officially approved by the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO). 3, record 4, English, - by%2Dpass%20ratio
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Propulsion des aéronefs
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- taux de dilution
1, record 4, French, taux%20de%20dilution
correct, masculine noun, officially approved
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Rapport entre la masse d'air qui passe par les conduits de dérivation d'une turbine à gaz et la masse d'air qui passe par les chambres de combustion, calculé à la poussée maximale lorsque la turbine est immobile en atmosphère type internationale au niveau de la mer. [Définition uniformisé par l'Organisation de l'aviation civile internationale (OACI).] 2, record 4, French, - taux%20de%20dilution
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
taux de dilution : terme uniformisé par l'Organisation de l'aviation civile internationale (OACI) et par le Comité d'uniformisation de la terminologie aéronautique (CUTA) - Opérations aériennes. 3, record 4, French, - taux%20de%20dilution
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Sistemas de propulsión de aeronaves
Record 4, Main entry term, Spanish
- relación de dilución
1, record 4, Spanish, relaci%C3%B3n%20de%20diluci%C3%B3n
correct, feminine noun, officially approved
Record 4, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 4, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Relación entre la masa de aire que fluye a través de los conductos de derivación de una turbina de gas y la masa de aire que fluye a través de las cámaras de combustión, calculada para el empuje máximo con el motor estacionario en una atmósfera tipo internacional a nivel del mar. 2, record 4, Spanish, - relaci%C3%B3n%20de%20diluci%C3%B3n
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
relación de dilución: término y definición aceptados oficialmente por la Organización de Aviación Civil Internacional (OACI). 3, record 4, Spanish, - relaci%C3%B3n%20de%20diluci%C3%B3n
Record 5 - internal organization data 2014-12-18
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Aircraft Propulsion Systems
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- net thrust
1, record 5, English, net%20thrust
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The effective thrust developed by the engine during flight, taking into consideration the initial momentum of the air mass prior to entering the influence of the engine. 2, record 5, English, - net%20thrust
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Propulsion des aéronefs
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- poussée nette
1, record 5, French, pouss%C3%A9e%20nette
correct, feminine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Le compte rendu [des données] donnera les renseignements suivants sur l'avion: [...] performances des moteurs: poussée nette, taux de compression des moteurs [...] 2, record 5, French, - pouss%C3%A9e%20nette
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Sistemas de propulsión de aeronaves
Record 5, Main entry term, Spanish
- empuje neto
1, record 5, Spanish, empuje%20neto
correct, masculine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 5, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Fuerza propulsora ejercida por un motor sobre la célula. 1, record 5, Spanish, - empuje%20neto
Record 6 - internal organization data 2007-08-15
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Dams and Causeways
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- gravity dam
1, record 6, English, gravity%20dam
correct
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A solid masonry dam with a transverse cross section approximately triangular in shape, which depends on its own weight for stability against overturning or horizontal movement. 2, record 6, English, - gravity%20dam
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Its mass is such that the horizontal water thrust on the upstream face is transmitted to a point within its foundation, usually within the middle third. 2, record 6, English, - gravity%20dam
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Barrages et chaussées
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- barrage poids
1, record 6, French, barrage%20poids
correct, masculine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
- barrage-poids 2, record 6, French, barrage%2Dpoids
correct, masculine noun
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Barrage en béton, à profil triangulaire, résistant à la poussée de l'eau par son poids. 2, record 6, French, - barrage%20poids
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Presas y calzadas elevadas
Record 6, Main entry term, Spanish
- presa de gravedad
1, record 6, Spanish, presa%20de%20gravedad
correct, feminine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 6, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Construcción voluminosa que opone al empuje del agua su propio peso. 1, record 6, Spanish, - presa%20de%20gravedad
Record 7 - internal organization data 2007-02-16
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Missiles and Rockets
- Spacecraft
- Launchers (Astronautics)
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- mass utilisation efficiency
1, record 7, English, mass%20utilisation%20efficiency
correct
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 CONT
From an emission edge 5-cm long, a 2-mN thrust is produced with nearly 100 p. cent mass utilisation efficiency and very high specific impulse. 1, record 7, English, - mass%20utilisation%20efficiency
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
This term was used in connection with the topic of field emission electric propulsion. 2, record 7, English, - mass%20utilisation%20efficiency
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Missiles et roquettes
- Engins spatiaux
- Lanceurs (Astronautique)
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- rendement massique
1, record 7, French, rendement%20massique
correct, masculine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record 8 - internal organization data 2005-02-03
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- Launchers (Astronautics)
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- semi-reusable launcher
1, record 8, English, semi%2Dreusable%20launcher
correct
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
Record 8, Synonyms, English
- semi-reusable launch system 2, record 8, English, semi%2Dreusable%20launch%20system
Record 8, Textual support, English
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Systems Analysis of a Future Semi-Reusable Launcher, Based on a High Thrust Bleed Cycle Rocket Engine. In this paper a high thrust, cryogenic bleed cycle engine, to be used for propulsion of future reusable booster stages(liquid fly back boosters), of an expendable heavy lift launcher, is analyzed. The system configuration remains unchanged, in terms of total available fuel and the number of engines, hereas the variation of the engine parameters result in a change of total system mass and payload capacity. Different arrangements of bleed cycles are being analyzed, and compared with each other. The paper describes a simplified heat transfer model, used in the analysis of the suggested cycles. The thrust chamber design is discussed and a preliminary design of the booster vehicle, including a trajectory analysis, is presented. 3, record 8, English, - semi%2Dreusable%20launcher
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Lanceurs (Astronautique)
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- lanceur semi-récupérable
1, record 8, French, lanceur%20semi%2Dr%C3%A9cup%C3%A9rable
masculine noun
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
Record 8, Synonyms, French
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Cinq navettes furent construites [...] pour remplacer Challenger [...] Au départ ce devait être un lanceur récupérable. Mais les coûts exorbitants obligèrent les responsables à le transformer en un lanceur semi-récupérable. Le gros réservoir est devenu un élément ordinaire. Seuls l'orbiteur et les propulseurs auxiliaires sont récupérés. 1, record 8, French, - lanceur%20semi%2Dr%C3%A9cup%C3%A9rable
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
Record 9 - internal organization data 2004-03-30
Record 9, English
Record 9, Subject field(s)
- Launching and Space Maneuvering
Record 9, Main entry term, English
- thrust misalignment
1, record 9, English, thrust%20misalignment
correct
Record 9, Abbreviations, English
Record 9, Synonyms, English
Record 9, Textual support, English
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 CONT
... in a rocket the center of thrust is behind the center of mass, and this also introduces the possibility of unwanted moments. If you place the center of mass forward for aerodynamic purposes, you’ve lengthened the moment arm for off-axis thrust. This is a two-edged sword. It means instability from thrust misalignment is greater, but if you’re using gimballed thrust it also means that smaller gimbal angles produce larger corrective moments. 2, record 9, English, - thrust%20misalignment
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 OBS
thrust: a force produced by any propulsion system. 3, record 9, English, - thrust%20misalignment
Record 9, French
Record 9, Domaine(s)
- Lancement et manœuvres dans l'espace
Record 9, Main entry term, French
- désalignement de poussée
1, record 9, French, d%C3%A9salignement%20de%20pouss%C3%A9e
correct, masculine noun
Record 9, Abbreviations, French
Record 9, Synonyms, French
Record 9, Textual support, French
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Écart d'un défaut de construction introduit entre le centre de masse d'un véhicule aérospatial et le point d'application de la résultante des forces de poussée, créant un couple perturbateur qui tend à modifier l'orientation du véhicule. 1, record 9, French, - d%C3%A9salignement%20de%20pouss%C3%A9e
Record 9, Spanish
Record 9, Textual support, Spanish
Record 10 - internal organization data 2002-03-07
Record 10, English
Record 10, Subject field(s)
- Launchers (Astronautics)
Record 10, Main entry term, English
- continuous thrust ion propulsion system
1, record 10, English, continuous%20thrust%20ion%20propulsion%20system
correct
Record 10, Abbreviations, English
Record 10, Synonyms, English
Record 10, Textual support, English
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 CONT
There are several continuous thrust ion propulsion systems that are considerably more effective than either chemical or nuclear rocket propulsion. In particular, the VASIMR(variable specific thrust magnetoplasm rocket) system is currently under development and has enormous potential for a manned Mars mission-about 140 days to Mars with the expenditure of ~3% of the vessel mass. 1, record 10, English, - continuous%20thrust%20ion%20propulsion%20system
Record 10, French
Record 10, Domaine(s)
- Lanceurs (Astronautique)
Record 10, Main entry term, French
- système de propulsion ionique à poussée continue
1, record 10, French, syst%C3%A8me%20de%20propulsion%20ionique%20%C3%A0%20pouss%C3%A9e%20continue
correct, masculine noun
Record 10, Abbreviations, French
Record 10, Synonyms, French
Record 10, Textual support, French
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Il existe plusieurs systèmes de propulsion ionique à poussée continue qui sont beaucoup plus efficaces que les systèmes chimiques ou nucléaires de propulsion de fusées. En particulier, la fusée à magnétoplasma à impulsions spécifiques variables VASIMR 24 («variable specific thrust magnetoplasm rocket») est actuellement en cours de développement et offre un potentiel énorme pour l'envoi de missions d'engins habités sur Mars, soit environ 140 jours pour se rendre à Mars avec dépenses de ~3 % de la masse du vaisseau. 1, record 10, French, - syst%C3%A8me%20de%20propulsion%20ionique%20%C3%A0%20pouss%C3%A9e%20continue
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 OBS
À masse comparable, le rendement énergétique d'un engin utilisant la propulsion ionique est dix fois supérieure à celui de la propulsion chimique classique car on peut moduler la poussée de façon continue. Techniquement on bombarde des atomes de xénon, un gaz inerte, avec des électrons d'aluminate de baryum. On utilise ensuite la répulsion électrostatique pour accélérer les ions de xénon et les éjecter dans l'espace à plus de 100000 km/heure. 2, record 10, French, - syst%C3%A8me%20de%20propulsion%20ionique%20%C3%A0%20pouss%C3%A9e%20continue
Record 10, Spanish
Record 10, Textual support, Spanish
Record 11 - internal organization data 2002-03-07
Record 11, English
Record 11, Subject field(s)
- Spacecraft
Record 11, Main entry term, English
- variable specific impulse magnetoplasma rocket
1, record 11, English, variable%20specific%20impulse%20magnetoplasma%20rocket
correct
Record 11, Abbreviations, English
- VASIMR 2, record 11, English, VASIMR
correct
Record 11, Synonyms, English
- VASIMR rocket 3, record 11, English, VASIMR%20rocket
correct
- VASIMR 4, record 11, English, VASIMR
correct
- VASIMR 4, record 11, English, VASIMR
- variable specific thrust magnetoplasm rocket 4, record 11, English, variable%20specific%20thrust%20magnetoplasm%20rocket
- VASIMIR 5, record 11, English, VASIMIR
- variable specific impulse magnetoplasmic rocket 5, record 11, English, variable%20specific%20impulse%20magnetoplasmic%20rocket
Record 11, Textual support, English
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 CONT
There are several continuous thrust ion propulsion systems that are considerably more effective than either chemical or nuclear rocket propulsion. In particular, the VASIMR(variable specific thrust magnetoplasm rocket) system is currently under development and has enormous potential for a manned Mars mission-about 140 days to Mars with the expenditure of ~3% of the vessel mass. 4, record 11, English, - variable%20specific%20impulse%20magnetoplasma%20rocket
Record 11, French
Record 11, Domaine(s)
- Engins spatiaux
Record 11, Main entry term, French
- fusée à magnétoplasma à impulsions spécifiques variables
1, record 11, French, fus%C3%A9e%20%C3%A0%20magn%C3%A9toplasma%20%C3%A0%20impulsions%20sp%C3%A9cifiques%20variables
correct, feminine noun
Record 11, Abbreviations, French
- VASIMR 1, record 11, French, VASIMR
correct
- VASIMIR 2, record 11, French, VASIMIR
Record 11, Synonyms, French
- fusée VASIMR 3, record 11, French, fus%C3%A9e%20VASIMR
correct, feminine noun
- système VASIMIR de propulsion plasmique 2, record 11, French, syst%C3%A8me%20VASIMIR%20de%20propulsion%20plasmique
masculine noun
Record 11, Textual support, French
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Le VASIMR (Variable Specific Impulse Magnetoplasma Rocket, ou «fusée à magnétoplasma à impulsions spécifiques variables») comble la lacune entre les systèmes à forte et à faible poussée. De l'hydrogène est d'abord ionisé par des ondes radio, puis guidé vers une chambre centrale où l'on fait régner un champ magnétique. Là, les particules longent les lignes de champ magnétique en tournant autour d'elles à une fréquence qui ne dépend que de leur charge électrique et de leur masse (la fréquence de Larmor). En bombardant les particules avec des ondes radio à la même fréquence, on les chauffe jusqu'à des températures de dix millions de degrés. Une tuyère magnétique transforme enfin le déplacement en spirale en déplacement axial, ce qui engendre la poussée. En réglant le chauffage et le convertisseur magnétique de sortie, le pilote commande la vitesse d'éjection. Le mécanisme est analogue à celui du levier de vitesse d'une voiture. En fermant l'étranglement de sortie, la fusée passe «en cinquième» : on réduit le nombre de particules excitées (et donc la poussée), mais on augmente leur température (et donc la vitesse d'éjection). 4, record 11, French, - fus%C3%A9e%20%C3%A0%20magn%C3%A9toplasma%20%C3%A0%20impulsions%20sp%C3%A9cifiques%20variables
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 2 CONT
Il existe plusieurs systèmes de propulsion ionique à poussée continue qui sont beaucoup plus efficaces que les systèmes chimiques ou nucléaires de propulsion de fusées. En particulier, la fusée à magnétoplasma à impulsions spécifiques variables VASIMR 24 (variable specific thrust magnetoplasm rocket) est actuellement en cours de développement et offre un potentiel énorme pour l'envoi de missions d'engins habités sur Mars, soit environ 140 jours pour se rendre à Mars avec dépenses de ~3 % de la masse du vaisseau. 5, record 11, French, - fus%C3%A9e%20%C3%A0%20magn%C3%A9toplasma%20%C3%A0%20impulsions%20sp%C3%A9cifiques%20variables
Record 11, Spanish
Record 11, Textual support, Spanish
Record 12 - internal organization data 1985-07-23
Record 12, English
Record 12, Subject field(s)
- Aircraft Propulsion Systems
Record 12, Main entry term, English
- blade-element theory
1, record 12, English, blade%2Delement%20theory
correct
Record 12, Abbreviations, English
Record 12, Synonyms, English
- Drzewiecki theory 1, record 12, English, Drzewiecki%20theory
correct
- Drzewiecki blade element theory 2, record 12, English, Drzewiecki%20blade%20element%20theory
- simple blade-element theory 2, record 12, English, simple%20blade%2Delement%20theory
Record 12, Textual support, English
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Two theories are recognized on the operation of a propeller in converting engine shaft torque to thrust. The momentum theory deals with the energy exchange to the air mass acted upon by the propeller. The other and most commonly used concept in determining propeller performance is the blade element theory. In this theory(known as the Drzewiecki theory), each propeller blade is considered as being composed of an infinite number of airfoils(called blade elements) joined end to end, forming a shape similar to a twisted airplane wing. 3, record 12, English, - blade%2Delement%20theory
Record 12, French
Record 12, Domaine(s)
- Propulsion des aéronefs
Record 12, Main entry term, French
- méthode des sections élémentaires
1, record 12, French, m%C3%A9thode%20des%20sections%20%C3%A9l%C3%A9mentaires
feminine noun
Record 12, Abbreviations, French
Record 12, Synonyms, French
- théorie de l'élément de l'hélice propulsive 2, record 12, French, th%C3%A9orie%20de%20l%27%C3%A9l%C3%A9ment%20de%20l%27h%C3%A9lice%20propulsive
feminine noun
Record 12, Textual support, French
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Les explications théoriques sur le fonctionnement de l'hélice peuvent être présentées de deux façons différentes : une façon synthétique où l'on jette un regard d'ensemble sur les phénomènes auxquels donne lieu son action. Cette méthode a l'avantage de convenir aussi à la propulsion par réaction. (...) La seconde méthode, méthode analytique appelée aussi méthode des sections élémentaires, consiste à décomposer l'hélice en ses éléments et à étudier le mode d'action de chacun d'eux. 1, record 12, French, - m%C3%A9thode%20des%20sections%20%C3%A9l%C3%A9mentaires
Record 12, Spanish
Record 12, Textual support, Spanish
Record 13 - internal organization data 1981-05-22
Record 13, English
Record 13, Subject field(s)
- Joining Elements (Mechanical Components)
Record 13, Main entry term, English
- ferro-magnetic sheet ring 1, record 13, English, ferro%2Dmagnetic%20sheet%20ring
Record 13, Abbreviations, English
Record 13, Synonyms, English
Record 13, Textual support, English
Record number: 13, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The rotor has a mass of 6 kg and is kept in equilibrium by two radial and one thrust bearing. It is lined with ferromagnetic sheet rings in close proximity to each other; these correspond to the electromagnets of the radial bearings and the motor. 1, record 13, English, - ferro%2Dmagnetic%20sheet%20ring
Record 13, French
Record 13, Domaine(s)
- Éléments d'assemblage (Composants mécaniques)
Record 13, Main entry term, French
- anneau de tôle ferromagnétique 1, record 13, French, anneau%20de%20t%C3%B4le%20ferromagn%C3%A9tique
Record 13, Abbreviations, French
Record 13, Synonyms, French
Record 13, Textual support, French
Record number: 13, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Le rotor, dont la masse est de 6 kg, est maintenu en suspension par deux paliers radiaux et un palier axial. Il comporte dans l'alésage des anneaux de tôle ferromagnétique correspondant à chacun des éléments du stator. 1, record 13, French, - anneau%20de%20t%C3%B4le%20ferromagn%C3%A9tique
Record 13, Spanish
Record 13, Textual support, Spanish
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