A slang term for an aircraft carrier.
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PITCH ACCELERATION
The angular acceleration of an aircraft or missile about its lateral, or Y, axis.
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NORMAL AXIS
The vertical axis of an aircraft or missile.
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NORMAL ACCELERATION
1. The component of the linear acceleration of an aircraft or missile along its normal, or Z, axis. 2. The usual or typical acceleration.
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MONITOR
1. An instrument used to measure continuously or at intervals a condition that must be kept within prescribed limits, such as radioactivity at some point in a nuclear reactor, a variable quantity in an automatic process control system, the transmissions in a communication channel or bank, or the position of an aircraft in flight. 2. To use meters or special techniques to measure such a condition. 3. A person who watches a monitor.
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LONGITUDINAL STABILITY
The ability of a ship or aircraft to recover a horizontal position after a vertical motion of its ends about a horizontal axis perpendicular to the centerline.
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LINE SCANNER
An infrared imaging device which utilizes the motion of a moving platform, such as an aircraft or satellite, to scan infrared radiation from the terrain. Also known as thermal mapper.
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VISCOSITY GRADE
Any of a number of systems which characterize lubricants according to viscosity for particular applications, such as industrial oils, gear oils, automotive engine oils, automotive gear oils, and aircraft piston engine oils.
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FLIGHT DECK
The flat deck used for the launch and recovery of aircraft.
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ESCORT CARRIER
An aircraft carrier, smaller and slower than a fleet carrier, used by some navies in World War II to escort convoys, ferry aircraft, and provide air support for amphibious operations.
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AERONAUTICAL RADIOBEACON
A radiobeacon whose service is intended primarily for aircraft
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