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AERODYNAMIC AID [2 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2002-11-29
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Aeroindustry
- Aircraft Piloting and Navigation
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- aerodynamic braking
1, record 1, English, aerodynamic%20braking
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Thomson-CSF has been selected by Airbus Industrie to provide flight control computers to equip the A310 Airbus. The prime function of these computers will be to monitor the control surfaces(there are fourteen flight control surfaces on the upper surface of the wing and two low-speed ailerons), to aid in-flight aileron control, aerodynamic braking and lift dumping at landing. 1, record 1, English, - aerodynamic%20braking
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Constructions aéronautiques
- Pilotage et navigation aérienne
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- freinage aérodynamique
1, record 1, French, freinage%20a%C3%A9rodynamique
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Thomson-CSF a été choisie par Airbus Industrie pour la fourniture des calculateurs de commandes de vol électriques destinés à équiper l'Airbus A310. Le rôle principal de ces calculateurs sera d'assurer la commande et la surveillance des gouvernes (quatorze surfaces d'extrados de voilure et deux ailerons basse vitesse) servant au gauchissement en vol, au freinage aérodynamique et à la destruction de portance à l'atterrissage. 1, record 1, French, - freinage%20a%C3%A9rodynamique
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 1985-04-29
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Climate-Control Equipment (Motor Vehicles)
- Bodywork and Framework (Motor Vehicles)
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- aerodynamic aid
1, record 2, English, aerodynamic%20aid
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Aerodynamic aids have not been widely used in the U.S. by the trailer-towing drivers. 1, record 2, English, - aerodynamic%20aid
Record 2, Key term(s)
- aerodynamic device
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Système de conditionnement de l'air (Véhicules automobiles)
- Carrosserie, caisse et châssis (Véhicules automobiles)
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- aérodynamiseur
1, record 2, French, a%C3%A9rodynamiseur
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Terme générique désignant les écrans, les becquets et les «spoilers» servant à réduire la résistance de l'air qui nuit à l'avancement d'un véhicule de transport. 2, record 2, French, - a%C3%A9rodynamiseur
Record 2, Key term(s)
- dispositif aérodynamique
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
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