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DRAG COMPONENT [11 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2018-10-15
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Aircraft Piloting and Navigation
- Helicopters (Military)
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- lift component vector
1, record 1, English, lift%20component%20vector
correct, officially approved
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
In the condition of forward flight which existed before our engine failure, a relatively small angle of attack with sufficient power produced a balanced condition of forces. The lift component vector, always acting perpendicular to the relative wind, is leaning forward, while the drag component vector, always acting parallel to the relative wind, is aft and slightly upward. 2, record 1, English, - lift%20component%20vector
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
lift component vector: term officially approved by the Aeronautical Terminology Standardization Committee (ATSC) - Helicopters. 3, record 1, English, - lift%20component%20vector
Record 1, Key term(s)
- lift vector
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Pilotage et navigation aérienne
- Hélicoptères (Militaire)
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- vecteur portance
1, record 1, French, vecteur%20portance
correct, masculine noun, officially approved
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Avant la panne moteur, l'équilibre des forces en vol avant est obtenu au moyen d'un angle d'attaque relativement faible et d'une puissance suffisante. Le vecteur portance, toujours perpendiculaire au vent relatif, est incliné vers l'avant tandis que le vecteur traînée, toujours parallèle au vent relatif, est orienté vers l'arrière et légèrement vers le haut. 2, record 1, French, - vecteur%20portance
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
vecteur portance : terme uniformisé par le Comité d'uniformisation de la terminologie aéronautique (CUTA) - Hélicoptères. 3, record 1, French, - vecteur%20portance
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2018-10-15
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Aircraft Piloting and Navigation
- Helicopters (Military)
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- drag component vector
1, record 2, English, drag%20component%20vector
correct, officially approved
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
In the condition of forward flight which existed before our engine failure, a relatively small angle of attack with sufficient power produced a balanced condition of forces. The lift component vector, always acting perpendicular to the relative wind, is leaning forward, while the drag component vector, always acting parallel to the relative wind, is aft and slightly upward. 2, record 2, English, - drag%20component%20vector
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
drag component vector : term officially approved by the Aeronautical Terminology Standardization Committee(ATSC)-Helicopters. 3, record 2, English, - drag%20component%20vector
Record 2, Key term(s)
- drag vector
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Pilotage et navigation aérienne
- Hélicoptères (Militaire)
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- vecteur traînée
1, record 2, French, vecteur%20tra%C3%AEn%C3%A9e
correct, masculine noun, officially approved
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Avant la panne moteur, l'équilibre des forces en vol avant est obtenu au moyen d'un angle d'attaque relativement faible et d'une puissance suffisante. Le vecteur portance, toujours perpendiculaire au vent relatif, est incliné vers l'avant tandis que le vecteur traînée, toujours parallèle au vent relatif, est orienté vers l'arrière et légèrement vers le haut. 2, record 2, French, - vecteur%20tra%C3%AEn%C3%A9e
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
vecteur traînée : terme uniformisé par le Comité d'uniformisation de la terminologie aéronautique (CUTA) - Hélicoptères. 3, record 2, French, - vecteur%20tra%C3%AEn%C3%A9e
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2013-01-18
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Electric Rotary Machines - Types
- Wind Energy
- Aerodynamics and Theory of Gases
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- drag-type windmill
1, record 3, English, drag%2Dtype%20windmill
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
- drag-type wind turbine 2, record 3, English, drag%2Dtype%20wind%20turbine
correct
- drag-type wind machine 3, record 3, English, drag%2Dtype%20wind%20machine
correct
- drag device 4, record 3, English, drag%20device
correct
- drag-type machine 5, record 3, English, drag%2Dtype%20machine
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A wind machine that rotates by being pushed by the wind instead of by being driven by lift forces. 3, record 3, English, - drag%2Dtype%20windmill
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
A drag-type wind machine harnesses the component of wind force perpendicular to the surfaces of its vanes... The power developed by a drag-type machine is just the drag force multiplied by the vane speed. 5, record 3, English, - drag%2Dtype%20windmill
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Machines tournantes électriques - types
- Énergie éolienne
- Théorie des gaz et aérodynamique
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- éolienne à traînée
1, record 3, French, %C3%A9olienne%20%C3%A0%20tra%C3%AEn%C3%A9e
correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
- éolienne à traînée différentielle 2, record 3, French, %C3%A9olienne%20%C3%A0%20tra%C3%AEn%C3%A9e%20diff%C3%A9rentielle
feminine noun
- machine à traînée différentielle 2, record 3, French, machine%20%C3%A0%20tra%C3%AEn%C3%A9e%20diff%C3%A9rentielle
feminine noun
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Éolienne dont les pales tournent sous la poussée du vent à l'opposé des modèles dont le rotor tourne sous l'effet de la portance aérodynamique qui s'exerce sur ses pales. 3, record 3, French, - %C3%A9olienne%20%C3%A0%20tra%C3%AEn%C3%A9e
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Les éoliennes les plus simples sont des systèmes mus par la traînée, en fait par la pression du vent sur leur surface. Pour obtenir une machine tournante, il suffit d'utiliser des formes ayant des traînées différentes suivant l'angle du vent [...] Le déséquilibre entre ces deux formes entraîne la rotation : ce sont des éoliennes à traînée différentielle. 2, record 3, French, - %C3%A9olienne%20%C3%A0%20tra%C3%AEn%C3%A9e
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Máquinas rotativas eléctricas - tipos
- Energía eólica
- Aerodinámica y teoría de los gases
Record 3, Main entry term, Spanish
- aerogenerador de resistencia aerodinámica
1, record 3, Spanish, aerogenerador%20de%20resistencia%20aerodin%C3%A1mica
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 3, Synonyms, Spanish
- aerogenerador de resistencia a la tracción 1, record 3, Spanish, aerogenerador%20de%20resistencia%20a%20la%20tracci%C3%B3n%20
correct, masculine noun
- aerogenerador de resistencia 1, record 3, Spanish, aerogenerador%20de%20resistencia
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2008-11-13
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Aerodynamics and Theory of Gases
- Aeronautical Engineering and Maintenance
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- lift force
1, record 4, English, lift%20force
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
In the context of a fluid flow relative to a body, the lift force is the component of the aerodynamic force that is perpendicular to the flow direction. It contrasts with the drag force, which is the parallel component of the aerodynamic force. 1, record 4, English, - lift%20force
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Théorie des gaz et aérodynamique
- Aérotechnique et maintenance
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- force de sustentation
1, record 4, French, force%20de%20sustentation
feminine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Ces 2 forces (pesanteur et résistance de l'air ou traînée) se combinent pour ralentir l'objet et le faire tomber vers le sol. Si l'objet est un avion, cette tendance est contrecarrée grâce au moteur qui fournit une poussée capable de corriger les effets de la résistance de l'air. Grâce à la force de sustentation (la portance) des ailes, l'avion s'oppose à l'attraction terrestre ou pesanteur : la portance (Rz) s'oppose au poids (mg), le vol devient possible. 1, record 4, French, - force%20de%20sustentation
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 2007-07-12
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Aeronautical Engineering and Maintenance
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- fluid-displacement lift 1, record 5, English, fluid%2Ddisplacement%20lift
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The horizontal component of the resulting hydrodynamic pressure force is termed "fluid-displacement drag" and the vertical component, "fluid-displacement lift. "Additional fluid forces termed "fluid-spray thrust or drag" and "fluid-spray lift" are created on aircraft when some of this displaced runway fluid in the form of spray sub-sequently impinges on other parts of the aircraft such as the tires, landing gear, and flaps. 1, record 5, English, - fluid%2Ddisplacement%20lift
Record 5, Key term(s)
- fluid displacement lift
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Aérotechnique et maintenance
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- portance due au déplacement du fluide
1, record 5, French, portance%20due%20au%20d%C3%A9placement%20du%20fluide
feminine 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 1999-09-24
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Fluid Mechanics and Hydraulics (Physics)
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- drag
1, record 6, English, drag
correct, noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
- drag force 2, record 6, English, drag%20force
correct
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Resistance caused by friction in the direction opposite to that of the motion of the center of gravity of a moving body in a fluid. 3, record 6, English, - drag
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 CONT
An object submerged in a flowing liquid is subjected to a fluid force component on it in the direction of the approach velocity called the drag. 1, record 6, English, - drag
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Mécanique des fluides et hydraulique (Physique)
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- résistance
1, record 6, French, r%C3%A9sistance
correct, feminine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
- traînée 1, record 6, French, tra%C3%AEn%C3%A9e
correct, feminine noun
- force résistante 2, record 6, French, force%20r%C3%A9sistante
correct, feminine noun
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Force qui s'oppose au mouvement d'un corps dans un fluide. 1, record 6, French, - r%C3%A9sistance
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Mecánica de fluidos e hidráulica (Física)
Record 6, Main entry term, Spanish
- fuerza de arrastre
1, record 6, Spanish, fuerza%20de%20arrastre
feminine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 6, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Fuerza ejercida por una corriente o fluido, por ejemplo, agua, y proyectada en la dirección del flujo sobre un objeto situado en o adyacente al fluido. 1, record 6, Spanish, - fuerza%20de%20arrastre
Record 7 - internal organization data 1993-05-17
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Motor Vehicles and Bicycles
- Bodywork and Framework (Motor Vehicles)
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- cooling component
1, record 7, English, cooling%20component
correct
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Other refinements contributing to the low drag factor include... engine housing and cooling component configuration, and the underbody configuration including muffler, rear suspension components, fuel tank, and exhaust system. 1, record 7, English, - cooling%20component
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Véhicules automobiles et bicyclettes
- Carrosserie, caisse et châssis (Véhicules automobiles)
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- composante de système de refroidissement
1, record 7, French, composante%20de%20syst%C3%A8me%20de%20refroidissement
correct, feminine 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 1993-05-17
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- Motor Vehicles and Bicycles
- Bodywork and Framework (Motor Vehicles)
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- tapered body
1, record 8, English, tapered%20body
correct
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
Record 8, Synonyms, English
Record 8, Textual support, English
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Other refinements contributing to the low drag factor include the rear roof pillar and window header shapes, window glass shape and position, flush side glass, the plan-view tapered body, the large radii on front surfaces, the outside mirror housing, engine housing and cooling component configuration, and the underbody configuration including muffler, rear suspension components, fuel tank, and exhaust system. 1, record 8, English, - tapered%20body
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Véhicules automobiles et bicyclettes
- Carrosserie, caisse et châssis (Véhicules automobiles)
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- carrosserie effilée
1, record 8, French, carrosserie%20effil%C3%A9e
correct, feminine noun
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
Record 8, Synonyms, French
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
Record 9 - internal organization data 1993-05-17
Record 9, English
Record 9, Subject field(s)
- Motor Vehicles and Bicycles
- Bodywork and Framework (Motor Vehicles)
Record 9, Main entry term, English
- mirror housing
1, record 9, English, mirror%20housing
correct
Record 9, Abbreviations, English
Record 9, Synonyms, English
Record 9, Textual support, English
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Other refinements contributing to the low drag factor include... the outside mirror housing, engine housing and cooling component configuration, and the underbody configuration including muffler, rear suspension components, fuel tank, and exhaust system. 1, record 9, English, - mirror%20housing
Record 9, French
Record 9, Domaine(s)
- Véhicules automobiles et bicyclettes
- Carrosserie, caisse et châssis (Véhicules automobiles)
Record 9, Main entry term, French
- boîtier de rétroviseur
1, record 9, French, bo%C3%AEtier%20de%20r%C3%A9troviseur
correct, 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 1993-05-17
Record 10, English
Record 10, Subject field(s)
- Motor Vehicles and Bicycles
- Bodywork and Framework (Motor Vehicles)
Record 10, Main entry term, English
- underbody configuration
1, record 10, English, underbody%20configuration
correct
Record 10, Abbreviations, English
Record 10, Synonyms, English
Record 10, Textual support, English
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Other refinements contributing to the low drag factor include the rear roof pillar and window header shapes, window glass shape and position, flush side glass, the plan-view tapered body, the large radii on front surfaces, the outside mirror housing, engine housing and cooling component configuration, and the underbody configuration including muffler, rear suspension components, fuel tank, and exhaust system. 1, record 10, English, - underbody%20configuration
Record 10, French
Record 10, Domaine(s)
- Véhicules automobiles et bicyclettes
- Carrosserie, caisse et châssis (Véhicules automobiles)
Record 10, Main entry term, French
- configuration du soubassement
1, record 10, French, configuration%20du%20soubassement
correct, feminine noun
Record 10, Abbreviations, French
Record 10, Synonyms, French
Record 10, Textual support, French
Record 10, Spanish
Record 10, Textual support, Spanish
Record 11 - internal organization data 1987-05-22
Record 11, English
Record 11, Subject field(s)
- Helicopters (Military)
- Flight Instruments and Equipment (Aeroindustry)
Record 11, Main entry term, English
- drag component
1, record 11, English, drag%20component
correct, officially approved
Record 11, Abbreviations, English
Record 11, Synonyms, English
Record 11, Textual support, English
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Term officialized by the ATSC - Helicopters. 2, record 11, English, - drag%20component
Record 11, French
Record 11, Domaine(s)
- Hélicoptères (Militaire)
- Instruments et équipement de bord (Constructions aéronautiques)
Record 11, Main entry term, French
- composante de traînée
1, record 11, French, composante%20de%20tra%C3%AEn%C3%A9e
correct, feminine noun, officially approved
Record 11, Abbreviations, French
Record 11, Synonyms, French
Record 11, Textual support, French
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Terme uniformisé par le CUTA - Hélicoptères. 2, record 11, French, - composante%20de%20tra%C3%AEn%C3%A9e
Record 11, Spanish
Record 11, Textual support, Spanish
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