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ATTENUATEUR BRUIT [1 record]

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Record 1 2001-04-03

English

Subject field(s)
  • Flight Controls (Aeroindustry)
  • Aircraft Propulsion Systems
  • Aeronautical Engineering and Maintenance
  • Exhaust Systems (Mechanical Components)
DEF

That portion of the system which reduces the noise generated by the exhaust gases.

CONT

The noise or sound suppressor forms the exit portion of the exhaust section and is designed to reduce engine exhaust noise with a minimum loss of engine thrust.

OBS

noise suppressor; sound suppressor: terms officially approved by the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO).

Key term(s)
  • exhaust muffler

French

Domaine(s)
  • Commandes de vol (Constructions aéronautiques)
  • Propulsion des aéronefs
  • Aérotechnique et maintenance
  • Système d'échappement (Composants mécaniques)
DEF

Partie du système servant à réduire le bruit provoqué par les gaz d'échappement.

CONT

[...] le bruit émis par les turbo-réacteurs de forte poussée [...] est considérable. L'utilisation de ces moteurs sur les avions commerciaux a obligé les constructeurs à concevoir les atténuateurs de bruit.

OBS

atténuateur de bruit : terme uniformisé par le Comité d'uniformisation de la terminologie aéronautique (CUTA) - Opérations aériennes.

OBS

silencieux; atténuateur de bruit : termes uniformisés par l'Organisation de l'aviation civile internationale (OACI).

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Mandos de vuelo (Industria aeronáutica)
  • Sistemas de propulsión de aeronaves
  • Ingeniería aeronáutica y mantenimiento
  • Sistema de escape (Componentes mecánicos)
OBS

atenuador de ruido; supresor de ruido: términos aceptados oficialmente por la Organización de Aviación Civil Internacional (OACI).

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