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Record 1 2002-07-16

English

Subject field(s)
  • General Mechanics (Physics)
  • Aircraft Piloting and Navigation
  • Navigation Instruments
  • Flight Instruments and Equipment (Aeroindustry)
DEF

A rotational axis that provides a degree-of-freedom.

DEF

Of a gyro: an axis about which a gimbal provides a degree of freedom.

Key term(s)
  • axis-of-freedom

French

Domaine(s)
  • Mécanique générale (Physique)
  • Pilotage et navigation aérienne
  • Instruments de navigation
  • Instruments et équipement de bord (Constructions aéronautiques)
CONT

Quelles sont les possibilités de mouvement d'un corps dans l'espace ? Il y a 6 axes de liberté. D'abord en translation : Avant - arrière (X); Droite - gauche (Y); Haut - bas (Z). Et, en rotation : Basculer d'avant en arrière (Tangage); Basculer de droite à gauche (Roulis); Pivoter comme les aiguilles d'une montre (Lacet).

Spanish

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