Aviation dictionary. 2014.
Gyro monorail — The gyro monorail, gyroscopic monorail, gyro stabilized monorail, or gyrocar all denote a single rail land vehicle, road or rail, which uses the gyroscopic action of a spinning wheel, which is forced to precess, to overcome the inherent inverted… … Wikipedia
T-Rex (RC helicopter) — The T Rex is an electric powered radio controlled helicopter model produced by Align. Since the initial release of the helicopter several years ago, Align has produced several variants of its T Rex 450 and T Rex 600 models. T Rex 450 The T Rex… … Wikipedia
Torpedo Data Computer — The Torpedo Data Computer (TDC) was an early electromechanical analog computer used for torpedo fire control on American submarines during World War II (see Figure 1). Britain, Germany, and Japan also developed automated torpedo fire control… … Wikipedia
Ship gun fire-control system — Mk 37 Director c1944 with Mk 12 (rectangular antenna) and Mk 22 orange peel Ship gun fire control systems (GFCS) enable remote and automatic targeting of guns against ships, aircraft, and shore targets, with or without the aid of radar or optical … Wikipedia
Expedition Global Eagle — was the first attempt in history to circumnavigate the globe using an autogyro. [http://www.bbc.co.uk/nottingham/features/2004/04/magnigyro record attempt.shtml BBC News] You only live twice? A Nottingham man is part of a team hoping to… … Wikipedia
Inertial navigation system — An Inertial Navigation System (INS) is a navigation aid that uses a computer and motion sensors to continuously track the position, orientation, and velocity (direction and speed of movement) of a vehicle without the need for external references … Wikipedia
Radio-controlled helicopter — Nitro powered Align T Rex 600 NSP Electric powered Venom Ai … Wikipedia
Lockheed AH-56 Cheyenne — AH 56 Cheyenne AH 56 Cheyenne during testing Role At … Wikipedia
Flywheel energy storage — NASA G2 flywheel Flywheel energy storage (FES) works by accelerating a rotor (flywheel) to a very high speed and maintaining the energy in the system as rotational energy. When energy is extracted from the system, the flywheel s rotational speed… … Wikipedia
Monorail history — The term monorail or industrial monorail is used to describe any number of transport systems in which a chair or carrier is suspended from, or rides on, an overhead rail structure. Unlike the well known duo rail system, there are many rail guided … Wikipedia
