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  • noun physics The scientific study of the effect of aerodynamic loads on structures.

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  • Therefore, irrespective of the launch system used for a winged OSP, the vehicle must be flown at essentially a zero-lift angle of attack, and any variations due to vehicle aeroelasticity must be carefully controlled.

    Being PC at MOD - NASA Watch 2009

  • Yuan-Cheng B. Fung, University of California - San Diego Fung's theory of aeroelasticity formed the defining ideas in how aero-structures interact with aerodynamic flows, an important contribution to aerospace engineering.

    The Nations Highest Science And Technology Honors Awarded ITY National Archives 2000

  • Training materials will cover the full range of NX Nastran capabilities including: basic static analysis, basic and advanced dynamic analysis, forced dynamic response, direct matrix abstraction programming (DMAP), aeroelasticity, rotor dynamics, optimization and sensitivity analysis, and coupled structural/acoustics analysis.

    The Earth Times Online Newspaper 2010

  • * Emphasis on the strong link between aeroelasticity and loads

    AvaxHome RSS: 2008

  • This new textbook introduces the foundations of aeroelasticity and loads for the flexible aircraft, providing an understanding of the main concepts involved and relating them to aircraft behaviour and industrial practice.

    AvaxHome RSS: 2008

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