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AERODYNAMIC DECELERATOR [2 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2021-07-05
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Spacecraft
- Launching and Space Maneuvering
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- inflatable aerodynamic decelerator
1, record 1, English, inflatable%20aerodynamic%20decelerator
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
- IAD 1, record 1, English, IAD
correct
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- inflatable aerodynamic decelerator system 2, record 1, English, inflatable%20aerodynamic%20decelerator%20%20system
correct
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
In order to land larger payloads to Mars, more capable decelerators are required to advance beyond the performance limitations of traditional heritage entry, descent, and landing technologies. One potential technology is an inflatable aerodynamic decelerator (IAD), a flexible aeroshell that can be folded and stowed in a rocket fairing during launch and inflated prior to entry. 3, record 1, English, - inflatable%20aerodynamic%20decelerator
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Engins spatiaux
- Lancement et manœuvres dans l'espace
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- décélérateur aérodynamique gonflable
1, record 1, French, d%C3%A9c%C3%A9l%C3%A9rateur%20a%C3%A9rodynamique%20gonflable
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2021-06-23
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Spacecraft
- Atmospheric Physics
- General Mechanics (Physics)
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- aerodynamic decelerator
1, record 2, English, aerodynamic%20decelerator
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- aerodynamic decelerator system 2, record 2, English, aerodynamic%20decelerator%20%20system
correct
- ADS 3, record 2, English, ADS
correct
- ADS 3, record 2, English, ADS
- aerodynamic deceleration system 4, record 2, English, aerodynamic%20deceleration%20system
correct
- ADS 4, record 2, English, ADS
correct
- ADS 4, record 2, English, ADS
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Aerodynamic decelerators play a key role in the entry, descent, and landing (EDL) of planetary exploration vehicles. Among the functions performed by aerodynamic decelerators for such vehicles [is] deceleration (often from supersonic to subsonic speeds) ... 5, record 2, English, - aerodynamic%20decelerator
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Engins spatiaux
- Physique de l'atmosphère
- Mécanique générale (Physique)
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- décélérateur aérodynamique
1, record 2, French, d%C3%A9c%C3%A9l%C3%A9rateur%20a%C3%A9rodynamique
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- système de décélération aérodynamique 2, record 2, French, syst%C3%A8me%20de%20d%C3%A9c%C3%A9l%C3%A9ration%20a%C3%A9rodynamique
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Dispositif destiné à ralentir un engin aérospatial par freinage atmosphérique. 1, record 2, French, - d%C3%A9c%C3%A9l%C3%A9rateur%20a%C3%A9rodynamique
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
décélérateur aérodynamique : désignation et définition publiées au Journal officiel de la République française le 31 décembre 2005. 3, record 2, French, - d%C3%A9c%C3%A9l%C3%A9rateur%20a%C3%A9rodynamique
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
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