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AERODYNAMIC STABILIZATION [2 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2025-01-20
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Ballistics
- Missiles and Rockets
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- fin stabilization
1, record 1, English, fin%20stabilization
correct, noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
In ballistics, the center of pressure is the point where all of the aerodynamic forces, particularly lift and drag, are equalized. If this point is behind or below the center of gravity, then the object is self-stabilizing. This is why fin stabilization works with missiles and similar military ordnance. The fins pull the center of pressure much further rearward. 2, record 1, English, - fin%20stabilization
Record 1, Key term(s)
- fin stabilisation
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Balistique
- Missiles et roquettes
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- stabilisation par empennage
1, record 1, French, stabilisation%20par%20empennage
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- stabilisation par ailettes 2, record 1, French, stabilisation%20par%20ailettes
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
[Le principal inconvénient] de la stabilisation par empennage [est] qu'il faut trouver de la place pour les ailettes à l'intérieur du tube, c'est-à-dire que le corps du projectile doit être sous-calibré et tiré avec un sabot ou que les ailettes se déploient après le tir. 3, record 1, French, - stabilisation%20par%20empennage
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2002-12-23
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Astronautics
- Launching and Space Maneuvering
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- aerodynamic stabilization
1, record 2, English, aerodynamic%20stabilization
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- aerodynamic stabilisation 2, record 2, English, aerodynamic%20stabilisation
correct
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
STU relied on aerodynamic stabilization rather than attitude control propellants to properly orient itself. 3, record 2, English, - aerodynamic%20stabilization
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Astronautique
- Lancement et manœuvres dans l'espace
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- stabilisation aérodynamique
1, record 2, French, stabilisation%20a%C3%A9rodynamique
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Stabilisation d'un engin spatial évoluant dans une atmosphère, par l'utilisation de couples d'origine aérodynamique. 2, record 2, French, - stabilisation%20a%C3%A9rodynamique
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
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