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MANEUVERING VENT [2 records]

Record 1 2017-06-15

English

Subject field(s)
  • Types of Aircraft
DEF

A large rip in the side of the balloon held closed with Velcro tape or other means and pulled in flight to reduce the amount of lift when descent is desired.

Key term(s)
  • maneuvring vent
  • manoeuvering vent
  • maneuvering vent

French

Domaine(s)
  • Types d'aéronefs
OBS

Dans ce cas, il y a un volet de déchirure et une soupape latérale.

OBS

Si un parachute sert à la fois de «volet de déchirure» et de «soupape de manœuvre».

Spanish

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Record 2 2012-01-26

English

Subject field(s)
  • Closing Devices and Nozzles (Mechanical Components)
OBS

The gas valve is used to discharge gas from the balloon and is located at the extreme top where the head of gas is the greatest.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Obturateurs et buses (Composants mécaniques)
CONT

La soupape de gaz (qui sert à laisser échapper à la demande le gaz de l'enveloppe) se situe à l'extrémité supérieure de l'aérostat, là où la différence de pression entre le gaz contenu dans l'enveloppe et l'air extérieur est maximale.

OBS

Montgolfière.

Spanish

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