lift distribution
1Lift-induced drag — In aerodynamics, lift induced drag, induced drag, vortex drag, or sometimes drag due to lift, is a drag force that occurs whenever a moving object redirects the airflow coming at it. This drag force occurs in airplanes due to wings or a lifting… …
2Lift irrigation scheme — Irrigation Schemes mainly comprise canal irrigation and lift irrigation schemes. In such schemes, the most important and yet the most neglected portion is distribution of water. Let us first consider lift irrigation schemes Importance of lift… …
3Lift (force) — For other uses, see Lift. Boeing 747 8F landing A fluid flowing past the surface of a body exerts a surface force on it. Lift is the component of this force that is perpendicular to the …
4Distribution center — Sainsbury s distribution center in Waltham Point, Hertfordshire, United Kingdom. A distribution center for a set of products is a warehouse or other specialized building, often with refrigeration or air conditioning, which is stock …
5Lift — Ascenseur Pour les articles homonymes, voir Ascenseur (homonymie). Un ascenseur est un dispositif installé à demeure et assurant …
6Dehani lift irrigation scheme — The Dehani lift irrigation scheme is a technologically sophisticated project to irrigate Vidarbha, a large, semi arid region of India. Contents 1 Background 2 Details 3 Components 3.1 …
7cougar lift — n. Cosmetic surgery performed on a middle aged woman to enhance her prospects of dating younger men. Example Citations: The Cougar euphemism generally refers to older women who date or marry younger men. Many surgeons and elective surgery centers …
8zero-lift angle — The angle of attack at which an airfoil does not produce any lift. Its value is generally less than zero unless the airfoil is symmetrical. Pressure distribution on an airfoil at the angle for zero lift (–3°) …
9International Surface Air Lift — (ISAL) A bulk mailing service for fast, economical international delivery of any periodical publication, advertising mail, catalog, other printed matter, or a small packet. Mail is airlifted directly to the country of destination or routed… …
10Washout (aviation) — Washout refers to a feature of wing design to deliberately reduce the lift distribution across the span of the wing of an aircraft. The wing is designed so that lift is strongest at the wing roots and decreases across the span until reaching zero …
