rotor axis
1rotor — [rōt′ər] n. [contr. of ROTATOR] 1. any of various rotating mechanical parts; specif., a) the rotating part of a motor, dynamo, etc.: cf. STATOR b) in the distributor of a gasoline engine, the part that momentarily connects each spark plug wire to …
2Rotor/Stator Interaction — An important issue for the aeronautical industry is the reduction of aircraft noise. The characteristics of the turbomachinery noise are to be studied. The rotor/stator interaction is a predominant part of the noise emission.We will present an… …
3rotor head — noun the axis around which the major rotor of a helicopter turns • Syn: ↑rotor shaft • Hypernyms: ↑axis, ↑axis of rotation • Part Holonyms: ↑main rotor …
4rotor shaft — noun the axis around which the major rotor of a helicopter turns • Syn: ↑rotor head • Hypernyms: ↑axis, ↑axis of rotation • Part Holonyms: ↑main rotor …
5axis of rotation — noun the center around which something rotates • Syn: ↑axis • Derivationally related forms: ↑axial (for: ↑axis) • Hypernyms: ↑mechanism • …
6Rotor (electric) — The rotor is the non stationary part of a rotary electric motor or alternator, which rotates because the wires and magnetic field of the motor are arranged so that a torque is developed about the rotor s axis. In some designs, the rotor can act… …
7rotor thrust — The part of the total aerodynamic forces acting on a rotor that is acting along the axis of rotation. See rotor force …
8axis of rotation — i. The line through the rotor head of a helicopter at right angles to the plane of rotation. The blade rotates around this axis. ii. The centerline about which the propeller rotates …
9rotor cloud — a cloud within and around which the air is rotating about a horizontal axis, occurring in the lee of a large mountain barrier. Also called roll cloud. [1955 60] * * * …
10rotor — i. A system of rotating airfoils whose primary function is to produce lift (e.g., propellers and helicopter rotors). ii. The portion of a turbine or compressor that spins. iii. A rotating disc or drum to which a series of blades are attached (e.g …
