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pressure
Definição1
A measure of force applied uniformly over a given unit of surface area. Pressure is normally expressed in such terms as pounds per square inch or grams per square centimeter.
Fonte1
CRANE, Dale (ed.). Dictionary of aeronautical terms. 2nd ed. Renton: ASA, 1991.
Fonte2
FEDERAL AVIATION ADMINISTRATION. Rotorcraft flying handbook (FAA-H-8083-21). Washington, DC: FAA, 2000. Disponível em: http://www.faa.gov/library/manuals/aircraft/media/faa-h-8083-21.pdf. Acesso em: 10 fev. 2012.
Contexto
The basis for altimeter calibration is the International Standard Atmosphere (ISA), where pressure, temperature, and lapse rates have standard values.
Subárea
Aerodynamics
Français
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