specific approach

  • 1specific-approach funnel — The funnel extending about 0.5° above and below the glide path and +/− 2° of the PAR (precision approach radar) centerline within which an aircraft is not advised by the PAR controller monitoring the ILS (instrument landing system) approach. If… …

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  • 2Specific heat capacity — Specific heat capacity, also known simply as specific heat, is the measure of the heat energy required to increase the temperature of a unit quantity of a substance by a certain temperature interval. The term originated primarily through the work …

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  • 3approach — vb 1 Approach, near, approximate mean to come or draw close (to). Approach is by far the widest in its range of application. Very often it implies a coming close in space {he left the group and appro ache dus} {the storm was approaching} Often… …

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  • 4Specific gravity — is defined as the ratio of the density of a given solid or liquid substance to the density of water at a specific temperature and pressure, typically at 4°C (39°F) and convert|1|atm|inHg|2|abbr=on|lk=on , making it a dimensionless quantity (see… …

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  • 5Approach plate — unreferenced|date=October 2006globalize/USAApproach Plates is a common term used to describe the printed procedures or charts, more formally Instrument Approach Procedures, that pilots use to fly approaches during IFR operations. In the United… …

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  • 6Specific Carbohydrate Diet — The Specific Carbohydrate Diet is a nutritional regimen that is promoted as treating a variety of chronic and auto immune disorders including Crohn s disease, ulcerative colitis, diverticulitis, coeliac disease, autism, cystic fibrosis,… …

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  • 7Specific interval — In diatonic set theory a specific interval is the shortest possible clockwise distance between pitch classes on the chromatic circle (interval class), in other words the number of half steps between notes. The largest specific interval is one… …

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  • 8approach path — A specific flight course laid out in the vicinity of an airport and designed to bring aircraft in to a safe landing. It is usually delineated by suitable navigational aids. The approach path lies within the approach funnel …

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  • 9approach — 1. In psychiatry, a term used to describe how interpersonal relationships are negotiated. 2. The path or method used to expose the operative field during an operation. [M.E., fr. O. Fr., fr L.L. appropio, to come nearer, fr. ad, to + propius,… …

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  • 10approach — ap·proach || É™ prəʊtʃ n. access; incoming, drawing near; approximation; path or course leading to a specific location v. appeal to , turn to ; come near to; access …

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