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  2. List of aviation, avionics, aerospace and aeronautical ...

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    A/P Autopilot: AAE Above aerodrome elevation [1] In aviation, above aerodrome level (AAL), or above aerodrome elevation (AAE), denotes that an altitude is given above the nearest aerodrome or airport. AAIB Air Accidents Investigation Branch: United Kingdom AAIM Aircraft Autonomous Integrity Monitoring AAO Assumed adverse obstacle AAS

  3. Linkage (mechanical) - Wikipedia

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    See Sunkari and Schmidt [16] for the number of 14- and 16-bar topologies, as well as the number of linkages that have two, three and four degrees-of-freedom. The planar four-bar linkage is probably the simplest and most common linkage. It is a one degree-of-freedom system that transforms an input crank rotation or slider displacement into an ...

  4. Adiabatic process - Wikipedia

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    An adiabatic process (adiabatic from Ancient Greek ἀδιάβατος (adiábatos) 'impassable') is a type of thermodynamic process that occurs without transferring heat or mass between the thermodynamic system and its environment.

  5. Marine Aviation Logistics Squadron 14 - Wikipedia

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    In June 1991, MALS-14 added another battle streamer to its colors with the Southwest Asia Service Medal. In February 1992, the Squadron was awarded the Navy Unit Commendation for meritorious service. MALS-14 provided the logistical coordination necessary for VMAQ-2's split into three squadrons and VMAQ-4's activation.

  6. Critical point (thermodynamics) - Wikipedia

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    The existence of a critical point was first discovered by Charles Cagniard de la Tour in 1822 [10] [11] and named by Dmitri Mendeleev in 1860 [12] [13] and Thomas Andrews in 1869. [14] Cagniard showed that CO 2 could be liquefied at 31 °C at a pressure of 73 atm, but not at a slightly higher temperature, even under pressures as high as 3000 atm.

  7. Academic grading in the United States - Wikipedia

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    For example, daily homework may be counted as 50% of the final grade, chapter quizzes may count for 20%, the comprehensive final exam may count for 20%, [1] and a major project may count for the remaining 10%. Each are created to evaluate the students' understanding of the material and of their complex understanding of the course material.

  8. P-40 radar - Wikipedia

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    P-40 radar at Nellis AFB. The P-40 was the first high-mobility radar to enter into service with the then new tactical anti-aircraft forces of the Soviet armed forces. [2]The P-40 used the AT-T artillery tractor with tracked chassis, fitted with a 12-cylinder 4-stroke diesel engine with an output of 342 kW (465 hp) and producing a top speed of 55 km/h.

  9. Chi Rho - Wikipedia

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    The Chi Rho (☧, English pronunciation / ˈ k aɪ ˈ r oʊ /; also known as chrismon [1]) is one of the earliest forms of the Christogram, formed by superimposing the first two (capital) letters—chi and rho (ΧΡ)—of the Greek ΧΡΙΣΤΟΣ (rom: Christos) in such a way that the vertical stroke of the rho intersects the center of the chi.