Aviation dictionary. 2014.
automation — /aw teuh may sheuhn/, n. 1. the technique, method, or system of operating or controlling a process by highly automatic means, as by electronic devices, reducing human intervention to a minimum. 2. a mechanical device, operated electronically,… … Universalium
Cellular neural network — Cellular neural networks (CNN) are a parallel computing paradigm similar to neural networks, with the difference that communication is allowed between neighbouring units only. Typical applications include image processing, analyzing 3D surfaces,… … Wikipedia
Humanoid robot — A Humanoid Robot is a robot with its overall appearance based on that of the human body. In general humanoid robots have a torso with a head, two arms and two legs, although some forms of humanoid robots may model only part of the body, for… … Wikipedia
Drum brake — A drum brake with the drum removed as used on the rear wheel of a car or truck. Note that in this installation, a cable operated parking brake uses the service shoes … Wikipedia
Organ stop — The choir division of the organ at St. Raphael s Cathedral, Dubuque, Iowa. Shown here are several ranks of pipes, each of which would be controlled from one of the stops on the console. An organ stop (or just stop) is a component of a pipe organ… … Wikipedia
Glossary of bagpipe terms — This article defines a number of terms that are exclusive, or whose meaning is exclusive, to piping and pipers. compactTOC8 seealso=yes refs=yes extlinks=yesA; Arm Str Argyllshire Gathering: An annual highland games, held at Oban, Scotland every… … Wikipedia
switch — A device that opens and closes an electric circuit. See actuating switch ambient temperature switch authority Limit Switch battery master switch dimmer switch dipper switch door pillar switch fuel cut off switch fuel pump shut off switch … Dictionary of automotive terms
