stability of position

  • 1Stability derivatives — are a means of linearising the equations of motion of an atmospheric flight vehicle so that conventional control engineering methods may be applied to assess their stability.The dynamics of atmospheric flight vehicles is potentially very… …

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  • 2Stability Pact for South Eastern Europe — is an institution aimed at strengthening peace, democracy, human rights and economy in the countries of South Eastern Europe. Membership legend|#ff7f40|memberslegend|#007fff|supporting partners *Member partners: **flagcountry|Albania… …

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  • 3stability — [stə bil′ə tē] n. pl. stabilities [ME stablete < OFr stableté < L stabilitas] 1. the state or quality of being stable, or fixed; steadiness 2. firmness of character, purpose, or resolution 3. a) resistance to change; permanence b)… …

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  • 4Stability of the Solar System — The stability of the Solar System is a subject of much inquiry in astronomy. The Solar System is chaotic,cite journal title=Large scale chaos in the solar system author=J. Laskar journal=Astronomy and Astrophysics volume=287 pages=L9 ndash;L12… …

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  • 5stability — /steuh bil i tee/, n., pl. stabilities. 1. the state or quality of being stable. 2. firmness in position. 3. continuance without change; permanence. 4. Chem. resistance or the degree of resistance to chemical change or disintegration. 5.… …

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  • 6Stability and Growth Pact — The Stability and Growth Pact (SGP) is an agreement by European Union member states related to their conduct of fiscal policy, to facilitate and maintain Economic and Monetary Union of the European Union. It is based on Articles 99 [… …

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  • 7stability — [1] The quality or state of a vehicle to remain controllable. See directional stability. [2] The ability of a ship to return to her normal upright position when listed by the action of waves, wind, etc. [3] Property which allows an adhesive,… …

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  • 8stability — sta•bil•i•ty [[t]stəˈbɪl ɪ ti[/t]] n. pl. ties 1) the state or quality of being stable 2) firmness in position 3) continuance without change; permanence 4) chem. resistance to chemical change or disintegration 5) resistance to change, esp. sudden …

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  • 9stability — The condition of being stable or resistant to change. denture s. the quality of a denture to be firm, steady, constant, and resistant to change of position when functional forces are applied. SYN: stabilization (2). de …

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  • 10stability — I (New American Roget s College Thesaurus) Permanence Nouns 1. stability; immutability, unchangeableness, constancy, firmness, equilibrium, immobility, soundness, vitality, stiffness, solidity, aplomb; establishment, fixture; homeostasis;… …

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