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airflow
Definição1
A flow or stream of air. An airflow may take place in a wind tunnel, in the induction system of an engine, etc. It is relative airflow that goes past the wing or other parts of a moving craft. The rate of airflows is measured by mass or volume per unit of time.
Fonte1
KUMAR, Bharat (ed.). An illustrated dictionary of aviation. New York: McGraw-Hill, c2005. 752 p.
Fonte2
AEROSPACE AND DEFENSE INDUSTRIES ASSOCIATION OF EUROPE. ASD-STE 100: simplified technical english. Brussels, 2007.
Fonte3
INTERNATIONAL CIVIL AVIATION ORGANIZATION. Manual of aircraft accident and incident investigation. Part III: investigation. Montreal, 2011. (Doc. 9756 AN/965).
Nota adicional1
Make sure that the airflow is not more than 10 liters/minute.
Contexto
Inflight icing affects the airflow about exposed surfaces, surface irregularities and inlets.
Related Term
airflow in forward flight
Spanish
flujo de aire