单词 | aerodynamic braking |
释义 | > as lemmasaerodynamic braking aerodynamic braking n. the braking effect of atmospheric drag; cf. aerobraking n. ΚΠ 1931 Brit. Patent 351,869 1/1 When the angle of incidence of the aeroplane increases, the air screw begins to revolve, producing an aerodynamic braking or retardation during descent, thereby acting in the same manner as a parachute. 1966 Science 25 Feb. 951/1 If the capsule is suitably aimed and designed, it will enter the atmosphere, be slowed by aerodynamic braking, and impact the surface very roughly. 2001 Jrnl. Mammalogy 82 1032/2 At the end of a glide, sugar gliders underwent aerodynamic braking, where angle of attack was increased to very high values to limit speed of impact just before landing. < as lemmas |
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