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buffeting [2 records]

Record 1 2009-04-24

English

Subject field(s)
  • Aircraft Piloting and Navigation
  • Launching and Space Maneuvering
DEF

Irregular oscillating acceleration in all axes resulting from aerodynamic forces acting on the aircraft or spacecraft; as encountered in turbulence, compressibility, etc.

OBS

buffeting: term officially approved by the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO).

French

Domaine(s)
  • Pilotage et navigation aérienne
  • Lancement et manœuvres dans l'espace
DEF

Vibrations aéroélastiques, irrégulières et de basse fréquence, affectant la cellule d'un avion [ou d'un aéronef].

OBS

tremblement : terme uniformisé par le Ministère de la défense de la France et par le Comité d'uniformisation de la terminologie aéronautique (CUTA) - Opérations aériennes.

OBS

buffeting : terme uniformisé par l'Organisation de l'aviation civile internationale (OACI).

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Pilotaje y navegación aérea
  • Lanzamiento y maniobras en el espacio
OBS

sacudidas; buffeting: términos aceptados oficialmente por la Organización de Aviación Civil Internacional (OACI).

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Record 2 1991-10-04

English

Subject field(s)
  • Weapon Systems
CONT

With long projectiles, when fired in worn guns, there is a tendency to "buffeting" in the barrel ...

French

Domaine(s)
  • Systèmes d'armes
CONT

(...) déterminer l'influence de l'arcure du tube et des vibrations du canon sur la précision du tir des canons de char.

Spanish

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