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LENGTH CHORD [17 records]

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Record 1 2015-04-13

English

Subject field(s)
  • Propulsion of Water-Craft
  • Electric Rotary Machines - Types
DEF

The developed length of a cylindrical profile section taken from the leading edge to the reference line related to the x-coordinate of the cylindrical section.

OBS

leading part of chord length : term and definition standardized by ISO.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Propulsion des bateaux
  • Machines tournantes électriques - types

Spanish

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Record 2 2015-03-27

English

Subject field(s)
  • Propulsion of Water-Craft
DEF

The developed length of a cylindrical section taken from the trailing edge to the reference line, related to the x-coordinate of a cylindrical section.

OBS

trailing part of chord length : term and definition standardized by ISO.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Propulsion des bateaux

Spanish

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Record 3 2015-03-09

English

Subject field(s)
  • Aeroindustry
  • Electric Rotary Machines - Types
  • Wind Energy
  • Propulsion of Water-Craft
DEF

[The] dimension [or distance] of the airfoil from its leading edge to trailing edge.

OBS

chord length : term standardized by ISO.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Constructions aéronautiques
  • Machines tournantes électriques - types
  • Énergie éolienne
  • Propulsion des bateaux
DEF

Dimension ou distance d'un profil [aérodynamique], de son bord d'attaque au bord de fuite.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Industria aeronáutica
  • Máquinas rotativas eléctricas - tipos
  • Energía eólica
  • Propulsión de los barcos
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Record 4 2014-12-04

English

Subject field(s)
  • Flight Controls (Aeroindustry)
DEF

The wing area divided by the wing span.

OBS

The average chord length of a wing.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Commandes de vol (Constructions aéronautiques)
OBS

Ligne reliant les points milieu du profil aérodynamique.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Mandos de vuelo (Industria aeronáutica)
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Record 5 2010-06-08

English

Subject field(s)
  • Eye Surgery
CONT

A capsulorrhexis, 6 mm in diameter, was performed with forceps, followed by nuclear hydrodissection and dislocation of the superior equator of the nucleus into the anterior chamber. An 11-mm chord length limbal incision was made. Superior limbal pressure resulted in delivery of the entire lens.

OBS

limbal: Pertaining to, of, or situated near, the limbus corneae.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Chirurgie de l'œil
CONT

Technique chirurgicale de l'extraction extra-capsulaire classique sans phacoémulsification [...] Plusieurs incisions sont possibles. - Une incision limbique, réalisée en traçant un sillon non perforant de 110 degrés à 120 degrés. La chambre antérieure est ouverte vers 10 heures au fond de la préincision, suffisamment pour laisser passer le kystitome après injection d'une substance viscoélastique.

Spanish

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Record 6 2009-06-17

English

Subject field(s)
  • Aircraft Airframe
CONT

The shape of the wing, when viewed from above looking down onto the wing, is called a planform. In this figure, the planform is a rectangle. For a rectangular wing, the chord length at every location along the span is the same. For most other planforms, the chord length varies along the span.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Cellule d'aéronefs
CONT

Une aile rectangulaire possède un coefficient d'effilement égal à 1.

OBS

La voilure désigne l'ensemble des ailes. Chaque aile prise individuellement est appelée demi-voilure.

PHR

Portance, traînée d'une aile rectangulaire.

PHR

Aile rectangulaire à profil plat, avec collets.

Key term(s)
  • demi voilure rectangulaire

Spanish

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Record 7 2006-05-27

English

Subject field(s)
  • Aerodynamics and Theory of Gases
  • Electric Rotary Machines - Types
  • Wind Energy
DEF

The point along the chord line of an airfoil one-quarter of the chord length from the leading edge.

CONT

The quarter chord point is located 25% of the distance from the leading edge to the trailing edge along the chord line, which is the straight line between the farthest forward and farthest aft points on the airfoil section.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Théorie des gaz et aérodynamique
  • Machines tournantes électriques - types
  • Énergie éolienne
DEF

Point situé au quart de la longueur de corde, du bord d'attaque au bord de fuite le long de la ligne de la corde de profil, laquelle est la droite délimitant les points extrêmes avant et arrière de la surface portante d'une pale.

Spanish

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Record 8 2003-08-01

English

Subject field(s)
  • Aircraft Airframe
  • Aircraft Propulsion Systems
CONT

Harry Moss... explains that the full leading edge of both Derringer wings, from the main chord line into the nacelle, also serve as fuel tanks. Ribs are located down the length of the leading edge for strength. with the inboard baffle rib inside the nacelle : the removable fuel tank inspection rib is on the outboard end.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Cellule d'aéronefs
  • Propulsion des aéronefs

Spanish

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Record 9 2001-03-14

English

Subject field(s)
  • Aircraft Airframe
OBS

Of aerofoil

OBS

length of chord : term officially approved by the International Civil Aviation Organization(ICAO).

French

Domaine(s)
  • Cellule d'aéronefs
OBS

D'un profil aérodynamique

OBS

profondeur : terme uniformisé par l'Organisation de l'aviation civile internationale (OACI).

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Célula de aeronaves
OBS

De un perfil aerodinámico

OBS

longitud de la cuerda : término aceptado oficialmente por la Organización de Aviación Civil Internacional (OACI).

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Record 10 2000-03-24

English

Subject field(s)
  • Road Transport
  • Road Design
DEF

The angle subtended at the centre of a circular arc by a chord of given length, usually 30 metres.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Transport routier
  • Conception des voies de circulation
DEF

Angle sous-tendu au centre d'un arc circulaire par une corde de longueur donnée, généralement de trente mètres.

OBS

degré de courbure : terme et définition uniformisés par le Groupe de travail de terminologie du génie.

Spanish

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Record 11 1995-07-19

English

Subject field(s)
  • General Scientific and Technical Vocabulary
  • Flight Instruments and Equipment (Aeroindustry)
OBS

Term standardized by ISO.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Vocabulaire technique et scientifique général
  • Instruments et équipement de bord (Constructions aéronautiques)
OBS

Terme normalisé par l'ISO.

Spanish

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Record 12 1994-01-27

English

Subject field(s)
  • Aircraft Airframe
DEF

A wing in which there is progressive decrease in chord length from root to tip.

OBS

tapered wing: term standardized by ISO.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Cellule d'aéronefs
OBS

aile effilée : terme normalisé par l'ISO.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Célula de aeronaves
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Record 13 1991-09-19

English

Subject field(s)
  • Air Transport
OBS

chord: the straight line through the centres of curvature at the leading and trailing edges of an aerofoil section.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Transport aérien
OBS

(d'aile) GH

Spanish

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Record 14 1991-09-06

English

Subject field(s)
  • Aeroindustry
OBS

Gradual reduction in chord length, sometimes measured as the ratio of tip chord(tip fairing excluded) to roo chord.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Constructions aéronautiques

Spanish

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Record 15 1980-09-30

English

Subject field(s)
  • Electric Power Stations
  • Physics
CONT

The coefficients used for moment are similar to coefficients of lift, drag, and thrust, and are likewise dimensionless; however, these must include a characteristic length, in addition to the area, the span is used for rolling or yawing moment, and the chord is used for pitching moment.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Centrales électriques
  • Physique
OBS

Il est égal à: (2 fois le moment) divisé par le produit de la masse volumique de l'air par la surface balayée, le carré de la vitesse du vent et le rayon du rotor.

Spanish

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Record 16 1976-06-19

English

Subject field(s)
  • Aeroindustry
DEF

The ratio of the maximum height of the centre line above the chord line to the chord length

French

Domaine(s)
  • Constructions aéronautiques
DEF

(de la ligne moyenne) Rapport de la flèche maximum de la ligne moyenne au-dessus de la corde à la longueur de cette corde.

Spanish

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Record 17 1975-03-11

English

Subject field(s)
  • Surveying Techniques
OBS

[also reduction to chord length GEOME 63 p. 254]

French

Domaine(s)
  • Techniques d'arpentage
OBS

la -- a pour but de confondre la longueur d'un élément de courbe avec la longueur de la corde sous-tendue par cet élément.

Spanish

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