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AERODYNAMIC HEATING [7 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2021-04-19
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Acoustics (Physics)
- Aerodynamics and Theory of Gases
- Astronautics
- Aeroindustry
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- hypersonics
1, record 1, English, hypersonics
correct, noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The study of flight at speeds where aerodynamic heating dominates the physics of the problem. 1, record 1, English, - hypersonics
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Not to be confused with hypersonics in the field of military weapons. 2, record 1, English, - hypersonics
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Acoustique (Physique)
- Théorie des gaz et aérodynamique
- Astronautique
- Constructions aéronautiques
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- aérodynamique hypersonique
1, record 1, French, a%C3%A9rodynamique%20hypersonique
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- hypersonique 2, record 1, French, hypersonique
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Bien que le LRBA [Laboratoire de recherches balistiques et aérodynamiques] n'ait eu ni l'ensemble du spectre de compétences ni les moyens de l'ONERA [Office national d'études et de recherches aérospatiales], il a mené des études et conduit des essais en mécanique de vol, en mécanique des fluides dans les domaines subsonique, transsonique, supersonique et hypersonique qui étaient nécessaires pour les missiles stratégiques et tactiques; il a valorisé ses compétences dans d'autres domaines de l'industrie aérospatiale nationale. 2, record 1, French, - a%C3%A9rodynamique%20hypersonique
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2009-02-09
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Launching and Space Maneuvering
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- maximum deceleration load 1, record 2, English, maximum%20deceleration%20load
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
In studying reentry one immediately can forsee several broad problem areas associated with the safe return of a manned vehicle from space to a desired landing site on the earth's surface. These are : A. Deceleration Loads, B. Reentry Corridor Width, C. Aerodynamic Heating... 1, record 2, English, - maximum%20deceleration%20load
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Lancement et manœuvres dans l'espace
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- charge maximale de décélération
1, record 2, French, charge%20maximale%20de%20d%C3%A9c%C3%A9l%C3%A9ration
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 2008-09-30
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Spacecraft
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- heat shield
1, record 3, English, heat%20shield
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
- thermal shield 2, record 3, English, thermal%20shield
- heat shroud 2, record 3, English, heat%20shroud
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
In aerospace engineering, the special structure used to protect a reentry body or aerospace vehicle from aerodynamic heating on flight through a planet's atmosphere;... 3, record 3, English, - heat%20shield
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 PHR
Heat shield fairing. 2, record 3, English, - heat%20shield
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 PHR
Jettisonable heat shield. 2, record 3, English, - heat%20shield
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Engins spatiaux
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- bouclier thermique
1, record 3, French, bouclier%20thermique
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 bouclier thermique, dans le domaine de l'astronautique, est un dispositif destiné à protéger une partie d'un engin spatial contre l'échauffement cinétique. Le bouclier thermique est utilisé en particulier pour protéger les objets envoyés dans l'espace (sondes, fusées, navettes spatiales) de la hausse de température lors de l'entrée de ces objets dans l'atmosphère. 2, record 3, French, - bouclier%20thermique
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 PHR
Carénage de bouclier thermique. 3, record 3, French, - bouclier%20thermique
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 PHR
Bouclier thermique largable. 3, record 3, French, - bouclier%20thermique
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2003-12-19
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Spacecraft
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- thermal barrier
1, record 4, English, thermal%20barrier
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
a limit to unlimited increase in airplane or rocket speeds imposed by aerodynamic heating that without adequate provisions for cooling the exposed surfaces will result in loss of strength and eventual melting of the metal skin. 2, record 4, English, - thermal%20barrier
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Engins spatiaux
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- barrière thermique
1, record 4, French, barri%C3%A8re%20thermique
correct, feminine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Vitesse limite à partir de laquelle les effets thermiques subis par un engin spatial dans une atmosphère deviennent destructeurs. Cette limite peut être reculée par l'emploi d'écrans ou de boucliers thermiques. 2, record 4, French, - barri%C3%A8re%20thermique
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Naves espaciales
Record 4, Main entry term, Spanish
- barrera térmica
1, record 4, Spanish, barrera%20t%C3%A9rmica
correct, feminine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 4, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Velocidad de un vehículo en la atmósfera desde la que el caldeamiento aerodinámico no permite el normal funcionamiento de los instrumentos instalados el él. 1, record 4, Spanish, - barrera%20t%C3%A9rmica
Record 5 - internal organization data 2000-10-17
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Translation (General)
- Aerodynamics and Theory of Gases
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- aerodynamic heating per unit mass 1, record 5, English, aerodynamic%20heating%20per%20unit%20mass
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Traduction (Généralités)
- Théorie des gaz et aérodynamique
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- échauffement aérodynamique par unité de masse
1, record 5, French, %C3%A9chauffement%20a%C3%A9rodynamique%20par%20unit%C3%A9%20de%20masse
masculine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 1981-11-17
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Aeroindustry
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- inlet spike
1, record 6, English, inlet%20spike
correct
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The computer method consists of applying the three full Navier-Stokes equations of fluid mechanics(...) over a pattern of points on a theoretical airframe before any hardware exists. Plotted over a sufficiently large number of points around an aerodynamic shape, these equations can predict lift, drag and heating. Some unsteady [air] flow patterns, such as the 3, 000 Hz shock wave buzz round the inlet spike of a missile at Mach 3, have been successfully plotted. 1, record 6, English, - inlet%20spike
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Constructions aéronautiques
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- cône d'entrée d'air 1, record 6, French, c%C3%B4ne%20d%27entr%C3%A9e%20d%27air
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 CONT
La méthode sur ordinateur consiste à appliquer les trois équations complètes de Navier-Stokes sur la mécanique des fluides (...) à un certain nombre de points d'une cellule théorique. Si on les applique à un nombre suffisant de points d'une surface aérodynamique, elles permettent de connaître la portance, la traînée et l'échauffement cinétique. Cette méthode a permis de déterminer correctement certains types d'écoulements instables, tels que le "bourdonnement" de 3000 Hz dû aux ondes de choc, qui se produit à Mach 3 autour du cône d'entrée d'air d'un missile. 1, record 6, French, - c%C3%B4ne%20d%27entr%C3%A9e%20d%27air
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 1975-03-11
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Aerodynamics and Theory of Gases
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- aerodynamic heating
1, record 7, English, aerodynamic%20heating
correct
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Heating of a body caused by movement through a gas. 1, record 7, English, - aerodynamic%20heating
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Théorie des gaz et aérodynamique
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- échauffement aérodynamique
1, record 7, French, %C3%A9chauffement%20a%C3%A9rodynamique
correct, masculine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
[...] les frottements de viscosité provoquent une transformation de l'énergie de mouvement en énergie thermique et la température s'élève au voisinage de l'aile, surtout près du bord d'attaque. 1, record 7, French, - %C3%A9chauffement%20a%C3%A9rodynamique
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
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