dynamic pressure
101Dynamo theory — In geophysics, dynamo theory proposes a mechanism by which a celestial body such as the Earth or a star generates a magnetic field. The theory describes the process through which a rotating, convecting, and electrically conducting fluid can… …
102Little Joe 1A — (LJ 1A) was an unmanned rocket launched as part of NASA s Mercury program on November 4, 1959. This flight, a repeat of the Little Joe 1 (LJ 1) launch, was to test a launch abort under high aerodynamic load conditions. After lift off, the… …
103Atmospheric escape — There are several different processes that can lead to the escape of a planetary atmosphere. In some cases this can be a very important process; for example, both Venus and Mars have probably lost much of their water due to atmospheric escape… …
104Ramjet — A ramjet, sometimes referred to as a stovepipe jet, or an athodyd, is a form of jet engine that contains no major moving parts. Unlike most other airbreathing jet engines, ramjets have no rotary compressor at the inlet, instead, the forward… …
105Space Shuttle — STS redirects here. For other uses, see STS (disambiguation). This article is about the NASA Space Transportation System vehicle. For the associated NASA STS program, see Space Shuttle program. For other shuttles and aerospace vehicles, see… …
106Calibrated airspeed — (CAS) is the speed shown by a conventional airspeed indicator after correction for instrument error and position error. Most EFIS diplays also show CAS. At high speeds and altitudes, calibrated airspeed is further corrected for compressibility… …
107Equivalent airspeed — (EAS) is the airspeed at sea level which represents the same dynamic pressure as that flying at the true airspeed (TAS) at altitude. It is useful for predicting aircraft handling, aerodynamic loads, stalling etc.EAS = TAS imes sqrt{frac{actual… …
108nuclear weapon — an explosive device whose destructive potential derives from the release of energy that accompanies the splitting or combining of atomic nuclei. [1945 50] * * * or atomic weapon or thermonuclear weapon Bomb or other warhead that derives its force …
109Shaped charge — Sectioned high explosive anti tank round with the inner shaped charge visible …
110Mercury-Redstone 2 — Mission insignia Mission statistics Mission name Mercury Redstone 2 Spacecraft mass Launch: 1,203 kilograms (2,650 lb) Crew siz …
