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YAWING [19 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2021-06-28
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Ballistics
- Weapon Systems
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- yawing
1, record 1, English, yawing
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Due to insufficient twist, some projectiles never become stable in flight, and yaw continually until impact. Yawing determines the surface area of the projectile upon impact. 2, record 1, English, - yawing
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Balistique
- Systèmes d'armes
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- oscillation
1, record 1, French, oscillation
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2019-04-17
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Sea Operations (Military)
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- loose line of column
1, record 2, English, loose%20line%20of%20column
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
An approximate line of bearing within 15° of column in which distance may be increased to reduce yawing. 2, record 2, English, - loose%20line%20of%20column
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Opérations en mer (Militaire)
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- colonne en ligne relâchée
1, record 2, French, colonne%20en%20ligne%20rel%C3%A2ch%C3%A9e
feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2015-08-31
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Flight Controls (Aeroindustry)
- Aircraft Maneuvers
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- rudder
1, record 3, English, rudder
correct, noun, standardized
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A hinged or movable auxiliary airfoil used to impress a yawing moment to the aircraft. 2, record 3, English, - rudder
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
rudder: term standardized by ISO. 3, record 3, English, - rudder
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Commandes de vol (Constructions aéronautiques)
- Manœuvres d'aéronefs
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- gouverne de direction
1, record 3, French, gouverne%20de%20direction
correct, feminine noun, standardized, officially approved
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
- direction 2, record 3, French, direction
correct, feminine noun, officially approved
- gouvernail de direction 3, record 3, French, gouvernail%20de%20direction
correct, see observation, masculine noun, officially approved
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
gouverne : Chacun des organes utilisés pour obtenir la rotation d'un aéronef autour de ses trois axes : tangage (gouverne de profondeur), roulis (gouverne latérale), lacet (gouverne de direction) et constitués, généralement par des plans mobiles actionnés par le pilote au moyen du palonnier (lacet) et du manche à balai (tangage et roulis). 4, record 3, French, - gouverne%20de%20direction
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 OBS
gouvernail : synonyme ancien de gouverne. 4, record 3, French, - gouverne%20de%20direction
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 3 OBS
gouverne de direction : terme normalisé par l'ISO. 5, record 3, French, - gouverne%20de%20direction
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 4 OBS
gouverne de direction; direction : termes uniformisés par les Comités d'uniformisation de la terminologie aéronautique (CUTA) - Opérations aériennes et Maintenance. 6, record 3, French, - gouverne%20de%20direction
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 5 OBS
gouvernail de direction : terme uniformisé par le Comité d'uniformisation de la terminologie aéronautique (CUTA) - Maintenance. 6, record 3, French, - gouverne%20de%20direction
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Mandos de vuelo (Industria aeronáutica)
- Maniobras de las aeronaves
Record 3, Main entry term, Spanish
- timón de dirección
1, record 3, Spanish, tim%C3%B3n%20de%20direcci%C3%B3n
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 3, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Superficie aerodinámica móvil situada en posición vertical y en el empenaje de cola de un avión que permite realizar el control de guiñada. 2, record 3, Spanish, - tim%C3%B3n%20de%20direcci%C3%B3n
Record 4 - internal organization data 2015-02-25
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Aircraft Maneuvers
- Aircraft Piloting and Navigation
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- dutch roll
1, record 4, English, dutch%20roll
correct, officially approved
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The lateral oscillation of aircraft with rolling and yawing components. 2, record 4, English, - dutch%20roll
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
dutch roll: term officially approved by the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO). 2, record 4, English, - dutch%20roll
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Manœuvres d'aéronefs
- Pilotage et navigation aérienne
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- roulis hollandais
1, record 4, French, roulis%20hollandais
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 OBS
roulis hollandais : terme uniformisé par l'Organisation de l'aviation civile internationale (OACI) et par le Comité d'uniformisation de la terminologie aéronautique (CUTA) - Opérations aériennes. 2, record 4, French, - roulis%20hollandais
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Maniobras de las aeronaves
- Pilotaje y navegación aérea
Record 4, Main entry term, Spanish
- balanceo holandés
1, record 4, Spanish, balanceo%20holand%C3%A9s
correct, masculine noun, officially approved
Record 4, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 4, Synonyms, Spanish
- balanceo del holandés 2, record 4, Spanish, balanceo%20del%20holand%C3%A9s
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
balanceo holandés: término aceptado oficialmente por la Organización de Aviación Civil Internacional (OACI). 3, record 4, Spanish, - balanceo%20holand%C3%A9s
Record 5 - internal organization data 2013-07-17
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Mechanical Construction
- Wind Energy
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- yaw motor
1, record 5, English, yaw%20motor
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
- yawing motor 2, record 5, English, yawing%20motor
correct
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
For larger machines an electrically-driven yawing motor, controlled by a small yaw-vane or by a small pilot windmill, and rotating the head of the main machine through a bull gear, might be preferable, especially in producing much quicker orientation. 3, record 5, English, - yaw%20motor
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Construction mécanique
- Énergie éolienne
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- moteur d'orientation
1, record 5, French, moteur%20d%27orientation
correct, masculine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Moteur électrique qui oriente la nacelle d'une éolienne dans la direction du vent afin d'assurer une production maximale d'énergie. 2, record 5, French, - moteur%20d%27orientation
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Construcción mecánica
- Energía eólica
Record 5, Main entry term, Spanish
- motor de orientación
1, record 5, Spanish, motor%20de%20orientaci%C3%B3n
correct, masculine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 5, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 2013-01-25
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Aerodynamics and Theory of Gases
- Electric Rotary Machines - Types
- Wind Energy
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- horizontal furling
1, record 6, English, horizontal%20furling
correct
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
- side furling 2, record 6, English, side%20furling
correct
- lateral furling 3, record 6, English, lateral%20furling
correct
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The act of a wind generator yawing out of the wind on either sides to protect itself from high wind speeds. 4, record 6, English, - horizontal%20furling
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Théorie des gaz et aérodynamique
- Machines tournantes électriques - types
- Énergie éolienne
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- effacement latéral
1, record 6, French, effacement%20lat%C3%A9ral
correct, masculine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Orientation vers le côté de l'arbre du rotor d'une génératrice éolienne en vue de protéger cette dernière de la vitesse excessive des vents. 2, record 6, French, - effacement%20lat%C3%A9ral
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Aerodinámica y teoría de los gases
- Máquinas rotativas eléctricas - tipos
- Energía eólica
Record 6, Main entry term, Spanish
- repliegue lateral
1, record 6, Spanish, repliegue%20lateral
correct, masculine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 6, Synonyms, Spanish
- plegado lateral 1, record 6, Spanish, plegado%20lateral
correct, masculine noun
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 2011-02-21
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Aircraft Piloting and Navigation
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- spinning tendency
1, record 7, English, spinning%20tendency
correct
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The lift differential between the wings induces a rolling moment, and the drag differential induces a yawing moment, creating the spinning tendency. 2, record 7, English, - spinning%20tendency
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Pilotage et navigation aérienne
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- tendance à vriller
1, record 7, French, tendance%20%C3%A0%20vriller
correct, feminine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Avion qui a tendance à vriller. 2, record 7, French, - tendance%20%C3%A0%20vriller
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Pilotaje y navegación aérea
Record 7, Main entry term, Spanish
- tendencia a la barrena
1, record 7, Spanish, tendencia%20a%20la%20barrena
correct, feminine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 7, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Los dos primeros [planeadores] tenían un timón de altura anterior (canard), pero carecían de timón de dirección. El tercero tenía un doble plano vertical fijo detrás de las alas. Como mostrase tendencia a la barrena (debida a la resistencia al avance del alabeo), esta deriva doble fue sustituida por un timón de dirección simple conectado por cables al mando de alabeo. 2, record 7, Spanish, - tendencia%20a%20la%20barrena
Record 8 - internal organization data 2010-10-12
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- Aerodynamics and Theory of Gases
- Electric Rotary Machines - Types
- Wind Energy
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- rotor furling
1, record 8, English, rotor%20furling
correct
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
Record 8, Synonyms, English
- furling 2, record 8, English, furling
correct
Record 8, Textual support, English
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The act of a wind generator [rotor] yawing out of the wind either horizontally [laterally] or vertically to protect itself from high wind speeds. 2, record 8, English, - rotor%20furling
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Théorie des gaz et aérodynamique
- Machines tournantes électriques - types
- Énergie éolienne
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- effacement du rotor
1, record 8, French, effacement%20du%20rotor
correct, masculine noun
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
Record 8, Synonyms, French
- effacement 2, record 8, French, effacement
correct, masculine noun
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Orientation horizontale (latérale) ou verticale de l'arbre du rotor d'une génératrice éolienne en vue de protéger cette dernière de la vitesse excessive des vents. 3, record 8, French, - effacement%20du%20rotor
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
Record 9 - internal organization data 2007-05-28
Record 9, English
Record 9, Subject field(s)
- Aircraft Piloting and Navigation
Record 9, Main entry term, English
- erratic rolling 1, record 9, English, erratic%20rolling
Record 9, Abbreviations, English
Record 9, Synonyms, English
Record 9, Textual support, English
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Ground witnesses reported hearing loud backfiring and fluctuating engine RPM from the aircraft. These sounds were accompanied by erratic rolling and yawing of the aircraft before it rolled to the left and inverted. 1, record 9, English, - erratic%20rolling
Record 9, French
Record 9, Domaine(s)
- Pilotage et navigation aérienne
Record 9, Main entry term, French
- roulis irrégulier
1, record 9, French, roulis%20irr%C3%A9gulier
masculine noun
Record 9, Abbreviations, French
Record 9, Synonyms, French
Record 9, Textual support, French
Record 9, Spanish
Record 9, Textual support, Spanish
Record 10 - internal organization data 2007-04-12
Record 10, English
Record 10, Subject field(s)
- Aircraft Piloting and Navigation
Record 10, Main entry term, English
- directional instability
1, record 10, English, directional%20instability
correct
Record 10, Abbreviations, English
Record 10, Synonyms, English
Record 10, Textual support, English
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The tendency to depart from straight flight by a combination of sideslipping and yawing. 2, record 10, English, - directional%20instability
Record 10, French
Record 10, Domaine(s)
- Pilotage et navigation aérienne
Record 10, Main entry term, French
- instabilité de route
1, record 10, French, instabilit%C3%A9%20de%20route
feminine noun
Record 10, Abbreviations, French
Record 10, Synonyms, French
- instabilité directionnelle 2, record 10, French, instabilit%C3%A9%20directionnelle
feminine noun
Record 10, Textual support, French
Record 10, Spanish
Record 10, Textual support, Spanish
Record 11 - internal organization data 2006-11-11
Record 11, English
Record 11, Subject field(s)
- Electric Rotary Machines - Types
- Wind Energy
Record 11, Main entry term, English
- Gedser wind turbine
1, record 11, English, Gedser%20wind%20turbine
correct
Record 11, Abbreviations, English
Record 11, Synonyms, English
Record 11, Textual support, English
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 DEF
An innovative 200 kW three-bladed upwind turbine with electromechanical yawing and an asynchronous generator built in 1956-57 by J. Juul for the electricity company SEAS at Gedser coast in the Southern part of Denmark. 2, record 11, English, - Gedser%20wind%20turbine
Record 11, French
Record 11, Domaine(s)
- Machines tournantes électriques - types
- Énergie éolienne
Record 11, Main entry term, French
- éolienne de Gedser
1, record 11, French, %C3%A9olienne%20de%20Gedser
correct, feminine noun
Record 11, Abbreviations, French
Record 11, Synonyms, French
Record 11, Textual support, French
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Éolienne de 200 kW, tripale face au vent, dotée d'un système d'orientation électromécanique et d'une génératrice asynchrone, construite en 1956-57 par Johannes Juul pour la compagnie d'électricité SEAS et installée sur la côte de Gedser dans le sud du Danemark. 2, record 11, French, - %C3%A9olienne%20de%20Gedser
Record 11, Spanish
Record 11, Textual support, Spanish
Record 12 - internal organization data 2006-08-21
Record 12, English
Record 12, Subject field(s)
- Physics
- Electric Rotary Machines - Types
- Wind Energy
Record 12, Main entry term, English
- furling hinge
1, record 12, English, furling%20hinge
correct
Record 12, Abbreviations, English
Record 12, Synonyms, English
Record 12, Textual support, English
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The articulating component of a wind turbine that controls the rotor shaft yawing in strong winds. 2, record 12, English, - furling%20hinge
Record 12, French
Record 12, Domaine(s)
- Physique
- Machines tournantes électriques - types
- Énergie éolienne
Record 12, Main entry term, French
- articulation du mécanisme d'effacement
1, record 12, French, articulation%20du%20m%C3%A9canisme%20d%27effacement
proposal, feminine noun
Record 12, Abbreviations, French
Record 12, Synonyms, French
Record 12, Textual support, French
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Articulation qui permet de contrôler l'orientation de l'arbre du rotor d'une éolienne par grand vent. 1, record 12, French, - articulation%20du%20m%C3%A9canisme%20d%27effacement
Record 12, Spanish
Record 12, Textual support, Spanish
Record 13 - internal organization data 2006-06-19
Record 13, English
Record 13, Subject field(s)
- Measuring Instruments
- Electric Rotary Machines - Types
- Wind Energy
Record 13, Main entry term, English
- cable twist counter
1, record 13, English, cable%20twist%20counter
correct
Record 13, Abbreviations, English
Record 13, Synonyms, English
Record 13, Textual support, English
Record number: 13, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A device which informs an electronic controller that it is time to untwist the cables that carry the current from the wind turbine generator down through the tower when by accident the turbine keeps yawing in the same direction for a long time. 2, record 13, English, - cable%20twist%20counter
Record 13, French
Record 13, Domaine(s)
- Appareils de mesure
- Machines tournantes électriques - types
- Énergie éolienne
Record 13, Main entry term, French
- compteur de la torsion des câbles
1, record 13, French, compteur%20de%20la%20torsion%20des%20c%C3%A2bles
correct, masculine noun
Record 13, Abbreviations, French
Record 13, Synonyms, French
Record 13, Textual support, French
Record number: 13, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Dispositif utilisé pour signaler à un contrôleur électronique qu'il est temps de dérouler les câbles conduisant le courant depuis la génératrice de l'éolienne vers la base de la tour, lorsque ces derniers deviennent torsadés sous la flexion continue de l'éolienne orientée dans le même sens. 2, record 13, French, - compteur%20de%20la%20torsion%20des%20c%C3%A2bles
Record 13, Spanish
Record 13, Textual support, Spanish
Record 14 - internal organization data 2006-06-12
Record 14, English
Record 14, Subject field(s)
- Stators and Rotors (Electrical Components)
- Electric Rotary Machines - Types
- Wind Energy
Record 14, Main entry term, English
- yaw drive
1, record 14, English, yaw%20drive
correct
Record 14, Abbreviations, English
Record 14, Synonyms, English
- slewing drive 2, record 14, English, slewing%20drive
correct, see observation
Record 14, Textual support, English
Record number: 14, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A system for controlling the alignment of a wind turbine nacelle and its rotor towards the wind. 3, record 14, English, - yaw%20drive
Record number: 14, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The yaw drive is an important component in wind turbines. To ensure the wind turbine is producing the maximal amount of electrical energy at all times, the yaw drive is used to keep the rotor facing into the wind as the wind direction changes. This only applies for wind turbines with a vertical axed rotor. 4, record 14, English, - yaw%20drive
Record number: 14, Textual support number: 1 OBS
slewing : Danish for "yawing. " 2, record 14, English, - yaw%20drive
Record 14, French
Record 14, Domaine(s)
- Stators et rotors (Composants électrotechniques)
- Machines tournantes électriques - types
- Énergie éolienne
Record 14, Main entry term, French
- mécanisme à lacet
1, record 14, French, m%C3%A9canisme%20%C3%A0%20lacet
correct, masculine noun
Record 14, Abbreviations, French
Record 14, Synonyms, French
Record 14, Textual support, French
Record number: 14, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Système qui contrôle la direction dans laquelle pointent la nacelle et le rotor d'une éolienne. 2, record 14, French, - m%C3%A9canisme%20%C3%A0%20lacet
Record 14, Spanish
Record 14, Textual support, Spanish
Record 15 - internal organization data 2002-02-21
Record 15, English
Record 15, Subject field(s)
- Aeroindustry
Record 15, Main entry term, English
- yawing moment
1, record 15, English, yawing%20moment
correct, officially approved
Record 15, Abbreviations, English
Record 15, Synonyms, English
- yaw moment 2, record 15, English, yaw%20moment
correct
Record 15, Textual support, English
Record number: 15, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Opinions concerning the operational behaviour of engine controls pinpointed the fact that individual engines exhibited differing acceleration characteristics; this could result in unbalanced thrust and consequent yaw moments developing in such critical situations as applying reverse thrust on an icy runway. 2, record 15, English, - yawing%20moment
Record number: 15, Textual support number: 1 OBS
yawing moment : term officially approved by the International Civil Aviation Organization(ICAO). 3, record 15, English, - yawing%20moment
Record 15, French
Record 15, Domaine(s)
- Constructions aéronautiques
Record 15, Main entry term, French
- moment de lacet
1, record 15, French, moment%20de%20lacet
correct, masculine noun, officially approved
Record 15, Abbreviations, French
Record 15, Synonyms, French
Record 15, Textual support, French
Record number: 15, Textual support number: 1 OBS
moment de lacet : terme uniformisé par l'Organisation de l'aviation civile internationale (OACI). 2, record 15, French, - moment%20de%20lacet
Record 15, Spanish
Record 15, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Industria aeronáutica
Record 15, Main entry term, Spanish
- momento de guiñada
1, record 15, Spanish, momento%20de%20gui%C3%B1ada
correct, masculine noun, officially approved
Record 15, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 15, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 15, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 15, Textual support number: 1 OBS
momento de guiñada: término aceptado oficialmente por la Organización de Aviación Civil Internacional (OACI). 2, record 15, Spanish, - momento%20de%20gui%C3%B1ada
Record 16 - internal organization data 1985-10-01
Record 16, English
Record 16, Subject field(s)
- Aerodynamics and Theory of Gases
- Aircraft Piloting and Navigation
Record 16, Main entry term, English
- yawing
1, record 16, English, yawing
correct
Record 16, Abbreviations, English
Record 16, Synonyms, English
Record 16, Textual support, English
Record number: 16, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The vertical stabilizer... helps to keep the plane from yawing or turning about its vertical axis. 2, record 16, English, - yawing
Record 16, French
Record 16, Domaine(s)
- Théorie des gaz et aérodynamique
- Pilotage et navigation aérienne
Record 16, Main entry term, French
- mouvement de lacet
1, record 16, French, mouvement%20de%20lacet
correct, masculine noun, officially approved
Record 16, Abbreviations, French
Record 16, Synonyms, French
- lacet 2, record 16, French, lacet
masculine noun
Record 16, Textual support, French
Record number: 16, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Le flux de l'air, qui s'écoule de part et d'autre du plan vertical de la queue, contrarie le mouvement de lacet qui tend à faire pivoter l'appareil. 3, record 16, French, - mouvement%20de%20lacet
Record number: 16, Textual support number: 1 OBS
mouvement de lacet : terme uniformisé par le CUTA Maintenance. 4, record 16, French, - mouvement%20de%20lacet
Record 16, Spanish
Record 16, Textual support, Spanish
Record 17 - internal organization data 1985-08-12
Record 17, English
Record 17, Subject field(s)
- Energy Transformation
- Electric Rotary Machines - Types
- Electrical Components
Record 17, Main entry term, English
- rotating tower
1, record 17, English, rotating%20tower
correct
Record 17, Abbreviations, English
Record 17, Synonyms, English
Record 17, Textual support, English
Record number: 17, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Support in the form of a tripod with a broad base. Its two downwind legs run around in a circular track on railway tracks for yawing swivelling about the base of the third leg, and may be spread apart to lower the structure near ground level for servicing and repairs. 1, record 17, English, - rotating%20tower
Record 17, French
Record 17, Domaine(s)
- Transformation de l'énergie
- Machines tournantes électriques - types
- Composants électrotechniques
Record 17, Main entry term, French
- pylône tournant
1, record 17, French, pyl%C3%B4ne%20tournant
masculine noun
Record 17, Abbreviations, French
Record 17, Synonyms, French
Record 17, Textual support, French
Record 17, Spanish
Record 17, Textual support, Spanish
Record 18 - internal organization data 1980-09-30
Record 18, English
Record 18, Subject field(s)
- Electric Power Stations
- Physics
Record 18, Main entry term, English
- moment coefficient
1, record 18, English, moment%20coefficient
correct
Record 18, Abbreviations, English
Record 18, Synonyms, English
Record 18, Textual support, English
Record number: 18, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The coefficients used for moment are similar to coefficients of lift, drag, and thrust, and are likewise dimensionless; however, these must include a characteristic length, in addition to the area, the span is used for rolling or yawing moment, and the chord is used for pitching moment. 1, record 18, English, - moment%20coefficient
Record 18, French
Record 18, Domaine(s)
- Centrales électriques
- Physique
Record 18, Main entry term, French
- coefficient de moment
1, record 18, French, coefficient%20de%20moment
correct
Record 18, Abbreviations, French
Record 18, Synonyms, French
Record 18, Textual support, French
Record number: 18, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Il est égal à: (2 fois le moment) divisé par le produit de la masse volumique de l'air par la surface balayée, le carré de la vitesse du vent et le rayon du rotor. 2, record 18, French, - coefficient%20de%20moment
Record 18, Spanish
Record 18, Textual support, Spanish
Record 19 - internal organization data 1976-06-19
Record 19, English
Record 19, Subject field(s)
- Aircraft Piloting and Navigation
- Aerodynamics and Theory of Gases
Record 19, Main entry term, English
- yawing instability 1, record 19, English, yawing%20instability
Record 19, Abbreviations, English
Record 19, Synonyms, English
Record 19, Textual support, English
Record number: 19, Textual support number: 1 CONT
... thus causing some yawing instability. 1, record 19, English, - yawing%20instability
Record 19, French
Record 19, Domaine(s)
- Pilotage et navigation aérienne
- Théorie des gaz et aérodynamique
Record 19, Main entry term, French
- instabilité en lacet
1, record 19, French, instabilit%C3%A9%20en%20lacet
feminine noun
Record 19, Abbreviations, French
Record 19, Synonyms, French
Record 19, Textual support, French
Record number: 19, Textual support number: 1 CONT
[...] provoquant ainsi une instabilité en lacet. 1, record 19, French, - instabilit%C3%A9%20en%20lacet
Record 19, Spanish
Record 19, Textual support, Spanish
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