automatic parachute device
1Automatic activation device — in skydiving terminology refers to an electronic pyrotechnic or mechanical device that automatically opens the main or reserve parachute at a preset altitude or after a preset time.AADs are typically used to open the reserve parachute container… …
2Automatic activation device — Ein Öffnungsautomat (auch automatic activation device (AAD), automatic opening device (AOD) oder Cypres) misst die Fallgeschwindkeit eines Fallschirmspringers und öffnet den Reservefallschirm selbständig, falls der Springer unter einer bestimmten …
3Automatic opening device — Ein Öffnungsautomat (auch automatic activation device (AAD), automatic opening device (AOD) oder Cypres) misst die Fallgeschwindkeit eines Fallschirmspringers und öffnet den Reservefallschirm selbständig, falls der Springer unter einer bestimmten …
4Parachute — This article is about the device. For sports involving a parachute, see Parachuting. For other meanings, see Parachute (disambiguation). Parachutes opening A parachute is a device used to slow the motion of an object through an atmosphere by… …
5parachute — parachutic, adj. parachutist, parachuter, n. /par euh shooht /, n., v., parachuted, parachuting. n. 1. a folding, umbrellalike, fabric device with cords supporting a harness or straps for allowing a person, object, package, etc., to float down… …
6Parachute Jump — This article is about the Parachute Jump amusement ride. For the activity of jumping from a great height and using a parachute to slow one s fall, see Parachuting. Parachute Jump U.S. National Register of Historic Places …
7Military Free Fall Parachute System — Military Free Fall (MFF) Parachute System The Military Free Fall Advanced Ram Air Parachute System (MFF ARAPS) provides a multi mission, high altitude parachute delivery system that allows personnel to exit at altitudes between 3,500 feet and… …
8Cybernetic Parachute Release System — Ein Öffnungsautomat (auch automatic activation device (AAD), automatic opening device (AOD) oder Cypres) misst die Fallgeschwindkeit eines Fallschirmspringers und öffnet den Reservefallschirm selbständig, falls der Springer unter einer bestimmten …
9Personal flotation device — A man wearing a life vest, with another life vest hanging at the lower left. A personal flotation device (abbreviated as PFD; also referred to as, lifejacket, life preserver, Mae West, life vest, life saver, cork jacket, buoyancy aid, flotation… …
10Glossary of military abbreviations — List of terms, acronyms, information, related to modern armour, artillery, infantry, weapons, and related military subject matter.* AA anti aircraft * AAA anti aircraft artillery Triple A * AAAV Advanced Amphibious Assault Vehicle * AAD Armoured… …
