aeromechanics
Airborne motion science
Aeromechanics is the branch of mechanics dealing with gases in motion or equilibrium, encompassing both aerodynamics (gases in motion) and aerostatics (gases at rest).
The term appears in engineering and physics contexts: The helicopter's flight characteristics depend on complex aeromechanics.
In rotorcraft design specifically, aeromechanics refers to the interaction between aerodynamic forces and structural dynamics.
Mechanism for vertical transport
- dragResistance through fluid
- thrustForceful forward motion
- airspeedAircraft's atmospheric velocity
- altitudeMeasured height above reference
stall · aileron · rudder · elevator · flaps · slats · takeoff · landing
Chaotic flow patterns
- vortexRotating fluid column
- airflowMovement of atmosphere
- streamlinesMakes more efficient
- viscosityFluid's flow resistance
Bernoulli · circulation · wake · eddy · compressibility
Pressure, mental or vocal
- strainExcessive stretching force
- fatigueWeariness from prolonged exertion
- compositeMade of distinct parts
- loadCarried weight or burden
fuselage · ribs · skin · flutter · vibration · deformation · buckling · lightweight
Forceful forward motion
- propellerRotating blades creating thrust
- turbofanHigh-bypass aircraft engine
- turbojetTurbine-powered aircraft propulsion
- combustionExothermic reaction with oxygen
exhaust · intake · compressor · turbine · afterburner · ramjet · scramjet · rotor
Curved celestial path
- reentryComing back in
- spacecraftVehicle for outer space
- satelliteOrbiting celestial body
- rocketPropulsion-driven spacecraft
payload · module · docking · trajectory · ballistics · hypersonic · capsule
lift
Mechanism for vertical transport
altitude · stall · aileron · rudder · elevator · flaps · slats · takeoff · landing · glide
turbulence
Chaotic flow patterns
- vortexRotating fluid column
- airflowMovement of atmosphere
- streamlinesMakes more efficient
viscosity · Bernoulli · circulation · wake · eddy · compressibility
stress
Pressure, mental or vocal
- strainExcessive stretching force
- fatigueWeariness from prolonged exertion
- compositeMade of distinct parts
load · fuselage · ribs · skin · flutter · vibration · deformation · buckling · lightweight · airframe
thrust
Forceful forward motion
- propellerRotating blades creating thrust
- turbofanHigh-bypass aircraft engine
- turbojetTurbine-powered aircraft propulsion
combustion · exhaust · intake · compressor · turbine · afterburner · ramjet · scramjet · rotor · power-to-weight
orbit
Curved celestial path
- reentryComing back in
- spacecraftVehicle for outer space
- satelliteOrbiting celestial body
rocket · payload · module · docking · trajectory · ballistics · hypersonic · capsule
mechanical, mechanics, aerosol, aeronautics, aero, aerospace, aerodynamic, aerodynamics, aerodrome