astronautics

Noun
  1. The theory and practice of navigation through air or space (synset 106106520)
    associated with:
    • load factor - (aeronautics) the ratio of an external load to the weight of the aircraft (measured in g)
    • dynamic balance - (aeronautics) the state of equilibrium in which centrifugal forces due to a rotating mass (e.g., a propeller) do not produce force in the shaft and so vibration is reduced
    • astrogate - navigate in space
    • astrogate - guide in interplanetary travel
    • rigid - designating an airship or dirigible having a form maintained by a stiff unyielding frame or structure
    • semirigid - having a form maintained by a rigid internal structure as well as by internal gas pressure
    • nonrigid - designating an airship having a shape maintained only by internal gas pressure and without a supporting structure
    is a type of: natural philosophy, physics - the science of matter and energy and their interactions
    subtypes: avionics - science and technology of electronic systems and devices for aeronautics and astronautics
    same as: aeronautics

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