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HALF FAIRING [2 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2003-03-12
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Launchers (Astronautics)
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- vertical separation system
1, record 1, English, vertical%20separation%20system
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
- VSS 2, record 1, English, VSS
correct
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
A double pyrotechnic system is used to separate the fairing. The vertical separation system, which is the same as that designed for the Ariane 4, splits the fairing in two when it separates from the launcher. It has a pyrotechnic cord incorporated into one side of the shell edge and this is bolted to the other half of the shell. When the cord is detonated, it sections the bolt and a flexible fully sealed sleeve pushes the other half of the shell away. 3, record 1, English, - vertical%20separation%20system
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Lanceurs (Astronautique)
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- système de séparation vertical
1, record 1, French, syst%C3%A8me%20de%20s%C3%A9paration%20vertical
masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
- VSS 1, record 1, French, VSS
masculine noun
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 1987-01-06
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Spacecraft
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- half fairing
1, record 2, English, half%20fairing
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Engins spatiaux
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- demi-coquille de coiffe
1, record 2, French, demi%2Dcoquille%20de%20coiffe
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
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