glide trajectory
1Glide Path — Refers to a formula that defines the asset allocation mix of a target date fund, based on the number of years to the target date. The glide path creates an asset allocation that becomes more conservative (i.e., includes more fixed income assets… …
2Dive bomber — For other uses, see Dive Bomber (disambiguation). An SBD Dauntless drops its bomb. The dive brakes are extended and are visible behind the wings. A dive bomber is a bomber aircraft that dives directly at its targets in order to provide greater… …
3M712 Copperhead — The M712 Copperhead is a 155 mm cannon launched, fin stabilized, terminally laser guided, explosive projectile intended to engage hard point targets such as tanks, SP howitzers or other high value targets. It may be fired from the following US… …
4rocket and missile system — ▪ weapons system Introduction any of a variety of weapons systems that deliver explosive warheads to their targets by means of rocket propulsion. Rocket is a general term used broadly to describe a variety of jet propelled missiles… …
5X-20 Dyna-Soar — The X 20 Dyna Soar ( Dynamic Soarer ) was a United States Air Force (USAF) program to develop a spaceplane that could be used for a variety of military missions, including reconnaissance, bombing, space rescue, satellite maintenance, and sabotage …
6Boeing X-20 Dyna-Soar — X 20 Dyna Soar Artist s impression of the X 20 during re entry Country United States Contract award 24 October 1957 – 10 December 1963 …
7Model rocket — A typical model rocket during launch A model rocket is a small rocket that is commonly advertised as being able to be launched by anybody, to, in general, low altitudes (usually to around 100–500 m (300–1500 ft) for a 30 g (1 oz.) model) and …
8Agni missile system — Infobox Weapon is missile=yes name=Agni I/Agni II/Agni III/Agni IV caption= origin= IND type=Medium Range Ballistic Missile (Agni I) Intermediate Range Ballistic Missile (Agni II, Agni III) Intercontinental Ballistic Missile (Agni IV) used by=… …
9Spaceflight — For the magazine published by the British Interplanetary Society, see Spaceflight (magazine). For the 1985 PBS documentary series narrated by Martin Sheen, see Spaceflight (TV series). For the Sam Lazar album, see Space Flight (album). Part of a… …
10radiation — radiational, adj. /ray dee ay sheuhn/, n. 1. Physics. a. the process in which energy is emitted as particles or waves. b. the complete process in which energy is emitted by one body, transmitted through an intervening medium or space, and… …
