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FREINAGE AERODYNAMIQUE [13 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2026-04-27
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Launching and Space Maneuvering
- Spacecraft
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- atmospheric reentry
1, record 1, English, atmospheric%20reentry
correct, noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- atmospheric re-entry 2, record 1, English, atmospheric%20re%2Dentry
correct, noun
- reentry 3, record 1, English, reentry
correct, noun
- re-entry 4, record 1, English, re%2Dentry
correct, noun
- atmosphere reentry 5, record 1, English, atmosphere%20reentry
correct, noun, less frequent
- atmosphere re-entry 6, record 1, English, atmosphere%20re%2Dentry
correct, noun, less frequent
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
To perform a safe controlled reentry, a spacecraft or aerospace vehicle must be capable of achieving a controlled dissipation of its kinetic and potential energies. The kinetic and potential energy values are determined by the returning object's velocity and altitude at the atmospheric reentry interface. 7, record 1, English, - atmospheric%20reentry
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Lancement et manœuvres dans l'espace
- Engins spatiaux
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- rentrée atmosphérique
1, record 1, French, rentr%C3%A9e%20atmosph%C3%A9rique
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- rentrée 2, record 1, French, rentr%C3%A9e
correct, feminine noun
- rentrée dans l’atmosphère 3, record 1, French, rentr%C3%A9e%20dans%20l%26rsquo%3Batmosph%C3%A8re
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Retour dans l’atmosphère terrestre d’un véhicule spatial. 4, record 1, French, - rentr%C3%A9e%20atmosph%C3%A9rique
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
La rentrée atmosphérique contrôlée est un passage obligé pour les vols habités ou la réutilisation de véhicules spatiaux. L'objectif est de contrôler la descente grâce au freinage aérodynamique pour se poser au site d’atterrissage. L'énergie cinétique initiale se dissipe par frottement générant des échauffements très importants. Les charges thermiques et mécaniques le long de la trajectoire dépendent de la stratégie de descente et doivent rester compatibles avec le dimensionnement du véhicule. 5, record 1, French, - rentr%C3%A9e%20atmosph%C3%A9rique
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 PHR
amorcer la rentrée dans l’atmosphère 6, record 1, French, - rentr%C3%A9e%20atmosph%C3%A9rique
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Lanzamiento y maniobras en el espacio
- Naves espaciales
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- reentrada atmosférica
1, record 1, Spanish, reentrada%20atmosf%C3%A9rica
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
- reingreso atmosférico 2, record 1, Spanish, reingreso%20atmosf%C3%A9rico
correct, masculine noun
- reentrada 1, record 1, Spanish, reentrada
correct, feminine noun
- reingreso 2, record 1, Spanish, reingreso
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
En el caso de las naves espaciales, el proceso de reentrada precisa de métodos especiales de protección contra el calentamiento aerodinámico. La parte frontal de la nave experimenta un considerable aumento de temperatura, llegando a ponerse al rojo vivo. 1, record 1, Spanish, - reentrada%20atmosf%C3%A9rica
Record 2 - internal organization data 2022-10-28
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Sports Equipment and Accessories
- Luge, Bobsledding and Skeleton
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- bobsled
1, record 2, English, bobsled
correct, noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- bobsleigh 2, record 2, English, bobsleigh
correct, noun
- bob 3, record 2, English, bob
correct, noun
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A long sled having two pairs of runners, seating for one or more people, a steering mechanism, and a brake, designed for downhill racing, [especially] on a steep ice-covered run with banked curves. 4, record 2, English, - bobsled
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Équipement et accessoires de sport
- Luge, bobsleigh et skeleton
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- bobsleigh
1, record 2, French, bobsleigh
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- bob 1, record 2, French, bob
correct, masculine noun, familiar
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Traîneau aérodynamique à deux ou quatre places, équipé de dispositifs de direction et de freinage, conçu pour descendre à grande vitesse une piste glacée. 2, record 2, French, - bobsleigh
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Equipo y accesorios deportivos
- Luge, bobsleigh y skeleton
Record 2, Main entry term, Spanish
- bob
1, record 2, Spanish, bob
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 2, Synonyms, Spanish
- bobsleigh 1, record 2, Spanish, bobsleigh
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Trineo articulado, de dos o cuatro plazas, de estructura metálica y con un carenado aerodinámico que descansa sobre cuatro patines de acero y que puede alcanzar altas velocidades. 2, record 2, Spanish, - bob
Record 3 - internal organization data 2013-07-17
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Physics
- Electric Rotary Machines - Types
- Wind Energy
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- pitch the blades
1, record 3, English, pitch%20the%20blades
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
On a pitch-controlled wind turbine, the computer will generally pitch the blades a few degrees every time the wind changes in order to keep the rotor blades at the optimum angle in order to maximise output for all wind speeds. 2, record 3, English, - pitch%20the%20blades
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Physique
- Machines tournantes électriques - types
- Énergie éolienne
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- faire pivoter les pales
1, record 3, French, faire%20pivoter%20les%20pales
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
[...] le principal système de freinage des éoliennes modernes est le système de freinage aérodynamique(aérofreins), qui consiste à faire pivoter les pales d’environ 90º autour de leur axe longitudinal pour le calage variable et à faire tourner les extrémités des pales de 90º pour le décrochage aérodynamique. 2, record 3, French, - faire%20pivoter%20les%20pales
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Física
- Máquinas rotativas eléctricas - tipos
- Energía eólica
Record 3, Main entry term, Spanish
- cambiar el ángulo de paso de las palas
1, record 3, Spanish, cambiar%20el%20%C3%A1ngulo%20de%20paso%20de%20las%20palas
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 3, Synonyms, Spanish
- variar el ángulo de paso de las palas 1, record 3, Spanish, variar%20el%20%C3%A1ngulo%20de%20paso%20de%20las%20palas%20
correct
- cambiar el ángulo de paso de las aspas 1, record 3, Spanish, cambiar%20el%20%C3%A1ngulo%20de%20paso%20de%20las%20aspas%20
correct
- variar el ángulo de paso de las aspas 1, record 3, Spanish, variar%20el%20%C3%A1ngulo%20de%20paso%20de%20las%20aspas
correct
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2010-09-21
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Flight Controls (Aeroindustry)
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- drag device
1, record 4, English, drag%20device
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Spoiler, drag devices and variable aerodynamic fairings. That portion of the systems which controls the position and movement of the spoilers, drag devices and variable aerodynamic fairings. 1, record 4, English, - drag%20device
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Commandes de vol (Constructions aéronautiques)
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- dispositif de freinage aérodynamique
1, record 4, French, dispositif%20de%20freinage%20a%C3%A9rodynamique
masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Spoiler, dispositifs de freinage aérodynamique et carénages mobiles. Partie des systèmes qui commande la position et le déplacement des spoilers, des dispositifs de freinage aérodynamique et carénages mobiles. 1, record 4, French, - dispositif%20de%20freinage%20a%C3%A9rodynamique
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 2010-03-22
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Flight Controls (Aeroindustry)
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- high-drag device
1, record 5, English, high%2Ddrag%20device
correct, specific
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
- high drag device 2, record 5, English, high%20drag%20device
specific
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
It may ... be noted that flaps in an extreme down position (50° to 90°) act as a high-drag device and can retard the speed of an airplane before and after landing. 1, record 5, English, - high%2Ddrag%20device
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 2 CONT
Speed brakes are called high drag devices. 2, record 5, English, - high%2Ddrag%20device
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The high-drag device is a type of "drag device". 3, record 5, English, - high%2Ddrag%20device
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Commandes de vol (Constructions aéronautiques)
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- dispositif de freinage aérodynamique
1, record 5, French, dispositif%20de%20freinage%20a%C3%A9rodynamique
masculine noun, generic
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Il existe différents types de dispositifs de freinage aérodynamique. 2, record 5, French, - dispositif%20de%20freinage%20a%C3%A9rodynamique
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 2007-04-05
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Spacecraft
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- braking phase 1, record 6, English, braking%20phase
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The braking phase ends at about 7,000 feet above the surface. 1, record 6, English, - braking%20phase
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Engins spatiaux
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- freinage
1, record 6, French, freinage
masculine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Le freinage aérodynamique permettra de supprimer pratiquement la dépense de propergol. 1, record 6, French, - freinage
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 2003-03-26
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Astrophysics and Cosmography
- Launching and Space Maneuvering
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- aerobraking
1, record 7, English, aerobraking
correct
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
- atmospheric braking 2, record 7, English, atmospheric%20braking
correct
- aerodynamic braking 2, record 7, English, aerodynamic%20braking
correct
- air braking 3, record 7, English, air%20braking
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A feature of Surveyor (a Mars probe) that will rely on Mars' upper atmosphere to help slow it down enough to enter the orbit. This way it lets air friction help decelerate the craft. 4, record 7, English, - aerobraking
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Astrophysique et cosmographie
- Lancement et manœuvres dans l'espace
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- aérofreinage
1, record 7, French, a%C3%A9rofreinage
correct, masculine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
- freinage aérodynamique 2, record 7, French, freinage%20a%C3%A9rodynamique
correct, masculine noun
- freinage atmosphérique 3, record 7, French, freinage%20atmosph%C3%A9rique
correct, masculine noun
- freinage aérodynamique 2, record 7, French, freinage%20a%C3%A9rodynamique
correct, masculine noun
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Le freinage atmosphérique (ou aérofreinage) est une technique économique qui consiste à utiliser l’atmosphère d’une planète pour modifier l’orbite d’une sonde spatiale. En général, on utilise l’aérofreinage pour circulariser une orbite et diminuer sa période de révolution (c’est à dire le temps mis par la sonde pour boucler un tour). 4, record 7, French, - a%C3%A9rofreinage
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record 8 - internal organization data 2002-11-29
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- Aeroindustry
- Aircraft Piloting and Navigation
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- aerodynamic braking
1, record 8, English, aerodynamic%20braking
correct
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
Record 8, Synonyms, English
Record 8, Textual support, English
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Thomson-CSF has been selected by Airbus Industrie to provide flight control computers to equip the A310 Airbus. The prime function of these computers will be to monitor the control surfaces (there are fourteen flight control surfaces on the upper surface of the wing and two low-speed ailerons), to aid in-flight aileron control, aerodynamic braking and lift dumping at landing. 1, record 8, English, - aerodynamic%20braking
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Constructions aéronautiques
- Pilotage et navigation aérienne
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- freinage aérodynamique
1, record 8, French, freinage%20a%C3%A9rodynamique
correct, masculine noun
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
Record 8, Synonyms, French
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Thomson-CSF a été choisie par Airbus Industrie pour la fourniture des calculateurs de commandes de vol électriques destinés à équiper l'Airbus A310. Le rôle principal de ces calculateurs sera d’assurer la commande et la surveillance des gouvernes(quatorze surfaces d’extrados de voilure et deux ailerons basse vitesse) servant au gauchissement en vol, au freinage aérodynamique et à la destruction de portance à l'atterrissage. 1, record 8, French, - freinage%20a%C3%A9rodynamique
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
Record 9 - internal organization data 2000-04-01
Record 9, English
Record 9, Subject field(s)
- Engineering Tests and Reliability
- Astronautics
Record 9, Main entry term, English
- drag shield
1, record 9, English, drag%20shield
correct
Record 9, Abbreviations, English
Record 9, Synonyms, English
Record 9, French
Record 9, Domaine(s)
- Fiabilité, contrôle et essais (Ingénierie)
- Astronautique
Record 9, Main entry term, French
- bouclier de freinage aérodynamique
1, record 9, French, bouclier%20de%20freinage%20a%C3%A9rodynamique
proposal, 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 1999-02-03
Record 10, English
Record 10, Subject field(s)
- Aircraft Propulsion Systems
Record 10, Main entry term, English
- ground fine pitch
1, record 10, English, ground%20fine%20pitch
correct
Record 10, Abbreviations, English
Record 10, Synonyms, English
Record 10, Textual support, English
Record 10, French
Record 10, Domaine(s)
- Propulsion des aéronefs
Record 10, Main entry term, French
- petit pas sol
1, record 10, French, petit%20pas%20sol
correct, masculine noun
Record 10, Abbreviations, French
Record 10, Synonyms, French
Record 10, Textual support, French
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Effacement de la butée Petit pas vol(P. P. V.) pour permettre le démarrage et la mise en puissance du moteur et pour obtenir un freinage aérodynamique à l'atterrissage(il faut amener l'hélice en petit pas sol(...) 2, record 10, French, - petit%20pas%20sol
Record 10, Spanish
Record 10, Textual support, Spanish
Record 11 - internal organization data 1999-02-03
Record 11, English
Record 11, Subject field(s)
- Aircraft Propulsion Systems
Record 11, Main entry term, English
- flight fine pitch stop 1, record 11, English, flight%20fine%20pitch%20stop
Record 11, Abbreviations, English
Record 11, Synonyms, English
- low-pitch stop 2, record 11, English, low%2Dpitch%20stop
Record 11, Textual support, English
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The propeller governor incorporates an adjustable stop, which limits the maximum speed at which the engine can run. As soon as the takeoff r.p.m. is reached, the propeller moves off the low-pitch stop. The larger propeller blade angle increases the load on the engine, thus maintaining the prescribed maximum engine speed. 3, record 11, English, - flight%20fine%20pitch%20stop
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 OBS
[The Allison A6441FN-606 and 606A turbopropeller has the two following features:] Mechanical Low-Pitch Stop (MLPS). The mechanical low-pitch stop is designed to prevent the inadvertent entry of the blades into the beta range during flight in the event of propeller-control-system malfunction. The MLPS with a setting of 18.25 to 18.5 ° "backs up" the normal hydraulic low-pitch stops. Hydraulic Low-Pitch Stop (HLPS). The hydraulic low-pitch stop is designed to prevent the propeller hydraulic governor from decreasing the blade angle into the beta range during governing operation. The HLPS has a setting of 20 ° blade angle from 30 to 68 ° coordinator. From 68 to 90 ° coordinator HLPS is scheduled from 20 to approximately 31.5 ° blade angle. This scheduling is called beta follow-up and means that the propeller pitch cannot decrease below 20 or 30 ° during constant-speed operation controlled by the governor. 4, record 11, English, - flight%20fine%20pitch%20stop
Record 11, French
Record 11, Domaine(s)
- Propulsion des aéronefs
Record 11, Main entry term, French
- butée petit pas vol
1, record 11, French, but%C3%A9e%20petit%20pas%20vol
correct, feminine noun
Record 11, Abbreviations, French
Record 11, Synonyms, French
- butée de petit pas 2, record 11, French, but%C3%A9e%20de%20petit%20pas
feminine noun
- butée petit pas 3, record 11, French, but%C3%A9e%20petit%20pas
feminine noun
Record 11, Textual support, French
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Pour protéger l’avion et le moteur, il est nécessaire de prévoir une butée à l’intérieur du mécanisme [de changement de pas] qui interdit de descendre au-dessous d’une certaine valeur. La position de pas minimum pour le vol est dite : "butée petit pas vol". 3, record 11, French, - but%C3%A9e%20petit%20pas%20vol
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 2 CONT
Effacement de la butée Petit pas vol(P. P. V.) pour permettre le démarrage et la mise en puissance du moteur et pour obtenir un freinage aérodynamique à l'atterrissage(il faut amener l'hélice en petit pas sol(...) Mise en place de la butée PPV à l'affichage de la puissance de décollage(...) 4, record 11, French, - but%C3%A9e%20petit%20pas%20vol
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 3 CONT
L’hélice est à pas variable et commande hydraulique à double effet; elle est tractive à droite et possède trois butées mécaniques : les butées "Drapeau" [butée drapeau] et "Réversion" [butée pas nul] limitent la plage de débattement angulaire des pales; la troisième, escamotable, constitue un dispositif de sécurité vers la position en pas nul. L’hélice comporte deux sécurités : - l’une "Butée Petit Pas Vol" constituée par la butée mécanique escamotable citée ci-dessus; elle est à déverrouillage hydraulique, et l’hélice ne la franchit qu’après impact au sol (...) 5, record 11, French, - but%C3%A9e%20petit%20pas%20vol
Record 11, Key term(s)
- butée P.P.V.
Record 11, Spanish
Record 11, Textual support, Spanish
Record 12 - internal organization data 1987-02-13
Record 12, English
Record 12, Subject field(s)
- Aircraft Piloting and Navigation
Record 12, Main entry term, English
- aerodynamic braking potential 1, record 12, English, aerodynamic%20braking%20potential
Record 12, Abbreviations, English
Record 12, Synonyms, English
Record 12, Textual support, English
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 1 CONT
... and making better use of the orbital unit's aerodynamic braking potential. 1, record 12, English, - aerodynamic%20braking%20potential
Record 12, French
Record 12, Domaine(s)
- Pilotage et navigation aérienne
Record 12, Main entry term, French
- possibilité de freinage aérodynamique
1, record 12, French, possibilit%C3%A9%20de%20freinage%20a%C3%A9rodynamique
feminine noun
Record 12, Abbreviations, French
Record 12, Synonyms, French
Record 12, Textual support, French
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 1 CONT
[...] et pour que l'on puisse mieux tirer partie de ses possibilités de freinage aérodynamique. 1, record 12, French, - possibilit%C3%A9%20de%20freinage%20a%C3%A9rodynamique
Record 12, Spanish
Record 12, Textual support, Spanish
Record 13 - internal organization data 1981-01-30
Record 13, English
Record 13, Subject field(s)
- Flight Controls (Aeroindustry)
Record 13, Main entry term, English
- variable fairing
1, record 13, English, variable%20fairing
correct
Record 13, Abbreviations, English
Record 13, Synonyms, English
Record 13, Textual support, English
Record number: 13, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Spoiler, drag devices and variable aerodynamic fairings. That portion of the systems which controls the position and movement of the spoilers, drag devices and variable aerodynamic fairings. 1, record 13, English, - variable%20fairing
Record 13, French
Record 13, Domaine(s)
- Commandes de vol (Constructions aéronautiques)
Record 13, Main entry term, French
- carénage mobile 1, record 13, French, car%C3%A9nage%20mobile
Record 13, Abbreviations, French
Record 13, Synonyms, French
Record 13, Textual support, French
Record number: 13, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Spoiler, dispositifs de freinage aérodynamique et carénages mobiles. Partie des systèmes qui commande la position et le déplacement des spoilers, des dispositifs de freinage aérodynamique et [des] carénages mobiles. 1, record 13, French, - car%C3%A9nage%20mobile
Record 13, Spanish
Record 13, Textual support, Spanish
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