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Aircraft pilot (2,836 words) [view diff] no match in snippet view article find links to article

An aircraft pilot or aviator is a person who controls the flight of an aircraft by operating its directional flight controls. Some other aircrew members
List of MDPI academic journals (78 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
of Risk and Financial Management 2008 1911-8074 Journal of Sensor and Actuator Networks Engineering 2012 2224-2708 Journal of Theoretical and Applied
Blade element momentum theory (4,343 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
to momentum "Rankine–Froude actuator-disk" theory to account for the sudden rotation imparted to the flow by the actuator disk (NACA TN 83, "The Theory
Momentum theory (301 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
dynamics, momentum theory or disk actuator theory is a theory describing a mathematical model of an ideal actuator disk, such as a propeller or helicopter
VVT-i (1,808 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
(belt or chain) and intake camshaft. Engine oil pressure is applied to an actuator to adjust the camshaft position. Adjustments in the overlap time between
Control valve (1,835 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
increases the output pressure to the actuator through a pneumatic amplifier relay. The increased output pressure to the actuator causes the valve stem to move
Power steering (2,952 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
Hydraulic power steering systems for cars augment steering effort via an actuator, a hydraulic cylinder that is part of a servo system. These systems have
Wastegate (1,489 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
actuator. A small hose can connect from the turbocharger compressor outlet, charge pipes, or intake manifold to the nipple on the wastegate actuator.
Electronic hardware (143 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
output or store resulting new information or to provide control for output actuator mechanisms. Electronic hardware can range from individual chips/circuits
HICAS (1,247 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
intermediate version using a hydraulic actuator ("HICAS II"), and a later version using a hydraulic or electric actuator with additional programming ("Super
Metered-dose inhaler (2,474 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
quantity of the formulation to be dispensed with each actuation; and an actuator (or mouthpiece) which enables the patient to operate the device and directs
Aerosol spray dispenser (2,370 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
aerosol spray products have three major parts: the can, the valve and the actuator or button. The can is most commonly lacquered tinplate (steel with a layer
2007 Bombardier Dash 8 landing gear accidents (1,985 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
that the right main gear hydraulic actuator eyebolt had broken away from the actuator. A further analysis of the actuator showed corrosion of the threads
Disk loading (1,730 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
disk loading or disc loading is the average pressure change across an actuator disk, such as an airscrew. Airscrews with a relatively low disk loading
AS-Interface (1,540 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
Actuator Sensor Interface (AS-Interface or ASi) is an industrial networking solution (Physical Layer, Data access Method and Protocol) used in PLC, DCS
2018 Leicester helicopter crash (2,388 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
from the tail rotor actuator control shaft (which controls the pitch of the tail rotor blades) becoming disconnected from the actuator lever mechanism that
Exhaust brake (833 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
force of exhaust gases this type of actuator turns out to be inefficient, hence the ARIS type of valve actuator which is widely used in the industry
Acoustic Control Induction System (275 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
actuator is normally closed and passes vacuum to the actuator when it is energized by the ECU. By energizing the VSV vacuum is passed to the actuator
American Airlines Flight 96 (3,430 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
the cargo doors. Latch actuator failure is attributed to an excessive voltage drop reducing the output torque to the actuator. This condition may prevent
Pneumatic motor (2,787 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
rotary motion. Linear motion can come from either a diaphragm or piston actuator, while rotary motion is supplied by either a vane type air motor, piston
Click of death (487 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
sound itself arises from the unexpected movement of the disk's read/write actuator. At startup, and during use, the disk head must move correctly and be able
Vibrating alert (162 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
electronic component called a vibration motor (alternatively called a haptic actuator). This component typically consists of a small electric motor with an off-center
Rotor solidity (657 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
provides a measure of how close a lifting rotor system is to an ideal actuator disk in momentum theory. It also plays an important role in determining
UNIVAC FASTRAND (656 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
(36-bit), or 490 Series (30-bit), parallel I/O channels. A voice coil actuator moved a bar containing multiple single track recording heads, so these
DASH7 (1,880 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
DASH7 Alliance Protocol (D7A) is an open-source wireless sensor and actuator network protocol, which operates in the 433 MHz, 868 MHz and 915 MHz unlicensed
Air freshener (2,822 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
the actuator. When the container's valve is opened by pressing the actuator, fragrance is forced through the spray nozzle located inside the actuator to
Wave tank (537 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
water, leaving open or air-filled space on top. At one end of the tank, an actuator generates waves; the other end usually has a wave-absorbing surface. A
Hannover Messe (1,008 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
environmental technology, factory equipment, compressed air technology, micro-actuator systems, motors, scheduling software, refrigeration technology, robotics
Gate valve (836 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
actuator is attached to a nut that is rotated around the threaded stem to move it. Nonrising stem valves are fixed to, and rotate with, the actuator,
Jansen's linkage (520 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
The central 'crank' link moves in circles as it is actuated by a rotary actuator such as an electric motor. All other links and pin joints are unactuated
Damper (flow) (1,338 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article
calibrated, perhaps according to signals from the thermostat going to the actuator of the damper in order to modulate the flow of air-conditioned air in order
Jeep Grand Cherokee (6,958 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
resolve these issues, some dealers subsequently replaced the transfer case actuator, FDCM, and even the transfer case itself, often at customer expense and
Sentilo Platform (294 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
Sentilo (“Sensor” in Esperanto) is an open-source software sensor and actuator project. Sentilo is designed to be cross-platform with the objective of
Domo (robot) (1,337 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article
The lab group worked to create a cable-drive brushless Series Elastic Actuator arm mounted to a Segway platform. Jeff Weber and Aaron Edsinger-Gonzales
Open-loop controller (1,390 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
the actuator. If a velocity loop PID controller is being used to control the speed of the load and command the force being applied by the actuator, then
Marc Raibert (1,012 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
acquired by Hyundai Motor Group. U.S. patent 8,126,592 Actuator system, Issued: February 28, 2012 An actuator subsystem preferably for a robot or bionic linkage
Spray paint (1,639 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
identity "donut"; B) Valve cup; C) Gasket for spray valve; D) Peas; E) Actuator. Spray paint cap after use with several paints When aerosol paint is used
Saxomat (246 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
servo clutch used an electric switch that supplied manifold vacuum via an actuator valve to a reservoir that disengaged the clutch. The clutch is disengaged
Ionic polymer–metal composites (967 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
Bar-Cohen, SPIE, Chap. 6 [139] 2001. IPMC Actuator KHAWWAF, Jasim, et al. Robust tracking control of an IPMC actuator using nonsingular terminal sliding mode
P-type ATPase (5,160 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
consists of a distorted jellyroll structure and two short helices. It is the actuator domain modulating the occlusion of the transported ligand(s) in the transmembrane
Wärtsilä-Sulzer RTA96-C (392 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
(in place of traditional camshaft, chain gear, fuel pump and hydraulic actuator systems). This provides maximum performance at lower revolutions per minute
Hard disk drive performance characteristics (4,213 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
drives, the seek time measures the time it takes the head assembly on the actuator arm to travel to the track of the disk where the data will be read or written
Automatic activation device (792 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
Delayed-Opening Parachute Actuating Device, also called HADOPAD, was a radar actuator used as a component in a delayed opening aerial-delivery system. The system
ESP Easy (915 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
many processors made by Espressif into simple multifunction sensor and actuator devices for home automation platforms. Once the firmware is loaded on the
Cable & Deadpool (5,119 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
actuator has been used to give Agent X morbid obesity by scientists experimenting with the actuator, and that it can not be removed by the actuator.
Klann linkage (496 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
with wheels but does not require microprocessor control or multitudes of actuator mechanisms. It fits into the technological space between these walking
TWA Flight 841 (1979) (2,717 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article
to the right main gear overextending which also broke the sidebrace and actuator support beam; the Flight Engineer reported they had a fail flag for the
Louis Schwitzer Award (2,355 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
2024 event; he was recognized for his work on the Xtrac Electric Servo Actuator. List of motor vehicle awards PACE Award The cash prize was $1,000 but
Ali Javey (277 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
co-director of the Bay Area Photovoltaic Consortium and the Berkeley Sensor and Actuator Center. His research is focused on materials and device innovation for
History of hard disk drives (4,883 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
to any hard disks (e.g. Hungary, Russia). In 1975, the "Swinging arm" actuator was introduced by both IBM and StorageTek. The simple design of the IBM
History of hard disk drives (4,883 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
to any hard disks (e.g. Hungary, Russia). In 1975, the "Swinging arm" actuator was introduced by both IBM and StorageTek. The simple design of the IBM
Control reconfiguration (1,383 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
fault-tolerant control for dynamic systems. It is used when severe faults, such as actuator or sensor outages, cause a break-up of the control loop, which must be
Converter (industry) (1,080 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article
sensor to monitor the web position for lateral tracking, and each has an actuator to shift the running web mechanically back on course whenever the sensor
Richard S. Muller (739 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
deployment. Together with Richard M. White, he created BSAC (Berkeley Sensor & Actuator Center), an organization that produced many generations of academic researchers
Robinson R22 (4,188 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
engine-mounted, driving sheave by means of a belt tension actuator. During shutdown, the actuator is used to lower the upper sheave to loosen the drive belts
McLaren MP4/9 (676 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
pushrod, inboard spring / damper / actuator Suspension (rear) Double wishbones, pushrod, inboard spring / damper / actuator Axle track Front: 1,690 mm (67 in)
Mercedes Reaves (1,082 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
made using accelerometer measurements in response to the piezoelectric actuator excitation. Placement of the piezoelectric actuators was determined by
Mechanical (261 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
refer to: Machine (mechanical), a system of mechanisms that shape the actuator input to achieve a specific application of output forces and movement Mechanical
Electromagnetic clutch (1,555 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
because the activation energy dissipates as heat in the electromagnetic actuator when the clutch is engaged, there is a risk of overheating. Consequently
Kinetic Dynamic Suspension System (372 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
Land Cruiser. This is a conventional stabilizer bar with an electronic actuator directly mounted to the bar at the front axle, activated by a button inside
3.67 m Advanced Electro Optical System Telescope (270 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
is equipped with an adaptive optics system, the heart of which is a 941-actuator deformable mirror that can change its shape to remove the atmosphere's
Automotive suspension design process (797 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
wishbone suspension) Type of steering actuator (rack and pinion or recirculating ball) Location of the steering actuator in front of, or behind, the wheel
Swashplate (aeronautics) (781 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article
individual actuator responsible for the movement. In the case of pitch, the entire swashplate is moved along the mainshaft by a one actuator. However,
Cyclic/collective pitch mixing (373 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
helicopter rotor's swashplate. Unlike conventional systems in which a single actuator is responsible for a single axis, CCPM mechanisms allow multiple actuators
Mirror mount (1,285 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
the pitch (vertical) and yaw (horizontal) directions. An optional third actuator often enables z-axis translation. Precision mirror mounts can be quite
D-pad (1,687 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
William F. Palisek, "Multiple Dome Switch Assembly Having Pivotable Common Actuator", published 1981-03-17 . "Tiger Offers". Toy & Hobby World. Vol. 18. Charleson
Water timer (374 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
the water flow is "on". The ball valve timer using the motor and gear actuator only uses more battery power during the few seconds that motor is used
Earl Levine (378 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
Blackbird bipedal robot and the preeminent developer of the OpenTorque actuator. "Data Compression Conference - Capocelli Prize". www.cs.brandeis.edu.
Pilot-operated relief valve (685 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
the sealing disk, with the pressure balanced on either side. A separate actuator on the piping releases pressure in the line if it crosses a threshold.
Dietz (292 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
lawyer George Dietz, American inventor of Miniature linear vibrotactile actuator Hendrik Casimir II of Nassau-Dietz Henry Dietz, American professor and
Jopp Group (1,103 words) [view diff] no match in snippet view article find links to article
The Jopp Group is an international supplier of automotive and industrial components. Founded in 1919, Jopp is headquartered in Bad Neustadt an der Saale
Gauge (376 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
height and discharge of a river or stream Air core gauge, a type of rotary actuator often used in automotive instruments Gauger, one who gauges or measures
Saab Variable Compression engine (262 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
adjusts the upper block through a small range of motion, using a hydraulic actuator. This design was originally patented by Gregory J. Larsen of Lakeland,
MARHy Wind Tunnel (1,104 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
flow.MARHy/ICARE (viviana Lago) Photo of the glow discharge with a plasma actuator.MARHy/ICARE (viviana Lago) *ICARE Laboratory, CNRS, Orléans MERIL, the
Parking pawl (262 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
components of a parking pawl mechanism are the parking gear, parking pawl, actuator rod, cam collar, cam plate, pivot pin, and parking pawl return spring.
DECT Ultra Low Energy (605 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
is a wireless communication standard used to design wireless sensor and actuator networks for smart home applications. DECT ULE originated from the DECT
Roya Maboudian (517 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
University of California, Berkeley, and co-director of the Berkeley Sensor and Actuator Center. She also holds The John F. Heil, Jr. Chancellor's Chair in Chemical
4D-RCS Reference Model Architecture (2,191 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
level : Commands to actuator groups are decomposed into control signals to individual actuators. At the Primitive level : Multiple actuator groups are coordinated
Richard M. White (337 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
Sciences at UC Berkeley and a Co-Founding Director of the Berkeley Sensor & Actuator Center (BSAC). He and Richard S. Muller founded the BSAC in 1986. They
Vibration calibrator (386 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
for attachment of the test object. An electrodynamic or piezoelectric actuator system is used to produce the vibrations. With older instruments it was
Aura Interactor (408 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
that monitors an audio signal and uses Aura's patented electromagnetic actuator technology to convert low frequency audio information into vibrations that
TWA Flight 5787 (693 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
spoiler actuator downline, dumping hydraulic fluid from the aircraft's utility hydraulic system overboard. With no power to the rudder actuator, at low
GREGOR Solar Telescope (317 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
wavelengths. GREGOR sports a high-order adaptive optics (AO) system with a 256-actuator deformable mirrors and a 156-subaperture Shack-Hartmann wavefront sensor
My Family's Got Guts (1,479 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
dubbed "The Vertical Freeze", to reach the Crystal Peak and hit their final actuator to finalize the results. Semifinal episodes then required all four players
Nickelodeon Guts (1,863 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
of the mountain Hitting someone else's actuators (excluding the final actuator) Reaching the top of the mountain by grabbing a hand rail Making a false
Christian von Koenigsegg (1,239 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
combustion. US 10,077,689, Combustion Engine and Gas Handling System for Valve Actuator US 10,119,435, Combustion Engine and Mantle Assembly Therefore US 10,184
Android (robot) (3,605 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article
servosystem" which Kokoro developed originally is used for the actuator. As a result of having an actuator controlled precisely with air pressure via a servosystem
STS-61 (3,783 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
hydraulic actuator. To replace the actuator would have required a rollback to the Orbiter Processing Facility (OPF) because access to the actuator was only
HAMSAT (528 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
attitude control, telemetry, telecommand for ground control, sensor and actuator functions. Spaceflight portal Indian space program List of Indian satellites
Enhanced motion vehicle (1,836 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
front wheels. One last actuator is used for the rear bogie. This is known as the rear follower lockout actuator. This actuator can run in 2 modes; an
Piping and instrumentation diagram (831 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
end Motor driven pump or compressor and baseplate Valves Valve diaphragm actuator Shell and tube heat exchanger Flexible hose, bellows Ejector Machine driven
Partial stroke testing (1,562 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
and the actuator and may use cams fitted to the valve stem. An example of such a mechanical PST system: Other methods include adjustable actuator end stops
Fault detection and isolation (3,228 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
modes of operation (passive, active, standby, off, and isolated) of each actuator. For example, if a fault is detected in hydraulic system 1, then the truth
Indian Airlines Flight 605 (2,686 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
aircraft the pilot was in direct contact with the actuator; so if the pilot opened the throttle more, the actuator immediately gave the pilot more power. In the
Inhaler (4,035 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
hand-operated actuator. On activation, the metered-dose inhaler releases a fixed dose of medication in aerosol form through the actuator and into a patient's
Quiet Electric Drive (233 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
primary objective of QED is demonstrating the utility of the motor as an actuator to obtain signature reduction performance while increasing tactical speed
Smoke damper (485 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
pneumatic actuator, or a spring actuator, and can be either manually reset or driven open on a reset signal to the electric or pneumatic actuator. Combination
Polarograph (169 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
intensity of the electric current, whose response is transmitted to the actuator that moves the needle of the recorder. The technique used is called polarography
Space Shuttle Solid Rocket Booster (8,047 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
each actuator, which positioned an actuator ram and the nozzle to control the direction of thrust. The four servovalves operating each actuator provided
Robot Operating System (5,574 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
may receive, post, and multiplex sensor data, control, state, planning, actuator, and other messages. Despite the importance of reactivity and low latency
Servowriter (300 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
disk platters which make up part of the servomechanism that positions the actuator arm. A servowriter can be split in three major parts: An accurate spindle
Mark 11 nuclear bomb (401 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
major difference over the MK-8 was that the MK-91 had an electric operated actuator as a safety device that would rotate a spline ring to prevent the projectile
Polydiacetylenes (872 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
sensor fabricated by inkjet printing TCDA-ZnO on a paper substrate". Sens. Actuator B-Chem. 193: 10–18. doi:10.1016/j.snb.2013.10.130. Wu, Aide; Gu, Yuan;
SpaceShipOne flight 15P (1,242 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
caused a pitch trim tab to run up against a stop. This caused the trim actuator, as designed, to stop operating for a 3 s timeout. Not realizing what had
Rhombic dodecahedron (2,408 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
cube, which leads to less agility dependence on axis direction (from an actuator/plant standpoint). Spacecraft mass properties influence overall system
Lifting bag (3,527 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
loads or lifting bags which are used in machines as a type of pneumatic actuator which provides load over a large area. These lifting bags of the AS/CR
Kodak Retinette (343 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
lens. The lever on the left of the lens at 9 o' clock is the self-timer actuator. Construction of the body is all-metal, including the film advance lever
Variable force solenoid (592 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
automatic transmission valve body. A variable force solenoid includes: Actuator shaft that is aligned with the central axis of the valve and solenoid An
NCR Century 100 (795 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
crashes. These flying heads were moved using a 16 position magnetic actuator. The actuator used four different magnets to create the 16 positions. The magnetic
ESSA-3 (460 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
magnetic attitude control system (MASC, Magnetic Attitude Spin Coil). Its actuator was a coil, and the torque necessary for position control was generated
Slider crank chain inversion (335 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
Close-up of the linear actuator of a back hoe that forms an inverted slider-crank.
Rocketdyne J-2 (5,890 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
generator control valve actuator assembly which moved the piston and opened the fuel poppet. During the fuel poppet opening, an actuator contacted the piston
4DTV (782 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
many channels available can be scattered amongst multiple satellites. The actuator must slowly rotate the large dish into the desired satellite's signal path
User error (1,781 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
persons' version is referring to the cause of a problem as a "faulty steering actuator", "broken linkage between the seat and the steering wheel", "loose nut
Electrostatic motor (650 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
Motor" U.S. patent 5,552,654 -- MITSUBISHI CHEM CORP -- "Electrostatic actuator" U.S. patent 5,965,968 -- Robert, et al. -- "Electrostatic Motor" Electrostatic
Rutgers Formula Racing (5,425 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
designed electronic shifting actuator made from a standard RC car motor and a planetary gear box from a power drill. While the actuator was very powerful, the
Kenji Uchino (1,972 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
over 584 research papers, over 78 books and 33 patents in the ceramic actuator area. Uchino is a Life Fellow of IEEE, American Ceramic Society and International
DC injection braking (628 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
method of actuation, requiring either a human operator or system controlled actuator, adding to the complexity of the system. A DC brake is easily integrated
Target-type thrust reversal (1,296 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
both sleds by two rods each. A hydraulic actuator connected to each sled is placed in each beam. The actuator extends to deploy the thrust reversal and
CAE (376 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
Air Force Academy Compressed air engine, a type of pressure pneumatic actuator using expanding compressed air Computer-aided engineering, the broad usage
Dielectric elastomers (1,745 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
voltage waveform used to drive the actuator. Configurations include: Framed/In-Plane actuators: A framed or in-plane actuator is an elastomeric film coated/printed
Renault Sport R.S. 01 (2,497 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
plates from ZF, coupled to a limited-slip differential. An electromagnetic actuator constructed by XAP manages the R.S. 01's sequential control, activated
Timeline of the STS-51-L mission (1,172 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
62.484 Right-hand outboard elevon actuator hinge moment spike SGTC 16:39:03.934 63.924 RH outboard elevon actuator delta pressure change SGTC 16:39:03
Jaz drive (842 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
REV's design is derived partly from the IBM 2310's use of a "voice coil actuator (VCA) motor to improve the reliability and reduce the seek time of an HDD's
Vernier spectroscopy (1,162 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
the length of the cavity is changed slightly, usually by a piezoelectric actuator, then the free spectral range of the cavity will also change. This changing
List of American Gladiators events (7,798 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
an actuator was placed in the middle of each pod and all a contender had to do to score was roll directly over it, which would cause the actuator to depress
Miles Aircraft (2,144 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
nut unit became an independent company. The bookbinding machinery and actuator production were taken over by a specifically formed company, the Western
RC-5 (1,167 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
Increase sound volume 80 Move cursor or actuator upwards 17 Decrease sound volume 81 Move cursor or actuator downwards 18 Increase screen/display brightness
SAE J1772 (4,459 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
latch release actuator. During charging, the EVSE side connects the PP–PE loop via S3 and a 150 Ω R6; when opening the release actuator a 330 Ω R7 is
Spring Boot (883 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
Boot Actuator allows for monitoring and management capabilities for the Spring Boot Application. A major advantage of using the Spring Boot Actuator is
Andrew Rader (871 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
Yousefi-Koma, A. and Zimcik, D. G. (2007). Optimization of Piezoelectric Actuator Configuration on a Flexible Fin for Vibration Control using Genetic Algorithms
Plant (disambiguation) (243 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article
also refer to: Plant (control theory), the combination of process and actuator Chemical plant Heavy equipment Manufacturing plant Physical plant, a facility's
BrainSurge (2,156 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
previous one (horizontally, vertically, or diagonally). Each square has an actuator in the middle that must be stepped on to activate the square. Contestants
Gazebo (simulator) (1,429 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article
physics engine, OpenGL rendering, and support code for sensor simulation and actuator control. In 2025, Gazebo Classic was discontinued and replaced with the
Bubble (physics) (1,258 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article
Dennen, C. D. Ohl, A. Prosperetti, The ‘acoustic scallop’: a bubble-powered actuator, J. Micromech. Microeng. 16 1653 (2006) Weber; et al. (1978). Bubbles,
Port (circuit theory) (1,773 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article
generalised definition of port it is a two-port. For instance, a mechanical actuator has one port in the electrical domain and one port in the mechanical domain
CC-Link Open Automation Networks (703 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
Association". CLPA Global Site CLPA Europe Site SEMI E54.12-0701E (Reapproved 1106) - Specification for Sensor/Actuator Network Communications for CC-Link
TOPIO Dio (199 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
Specifications TOPIO Dio Height 125 cm Weight 45 kg Power Supply battery, 48V 20AH Actuator Servo motor Communication methods Speaker, Microphone Camera 2 Degrees
Irbis-E (752 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
radar employs 900mm passive phased array antenna mounted on a hydraulic actuator. The Irbis-E is a direct evolution of the BARS design, but significantly
IPhone hardware (6,440 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
of the iPhone 4. The iPhone 4S and CDMA iPhone 4 use a linear resonant actuator vibrator, which usually uses less power and creates a quieter vibration
Touch switch (663 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
of material. Another characteristic of piezo is that it can function as actuator as well. Current commercial solutions construct the piezo in such a way
Electrovibration (753 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
the other, thus representing a hybrid natural/artificial electrostatic actuator. The following equation approximates the electrostatic force experienced
Disk storage (1,375 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
typically store data on all four surfaces. The hardware on the drive tells the actuator arm where it is to go for the relevant track, and the compressed information
List of automation protocols (816 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
automation, automatic meter reading, and vehicular automation. AS-i – Actuator-sensor interface, a low level 2-wire bus establishing power and communications
Renault Talisman (1,634 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
at 1,750 rpm Blue dCi 120 † Blue dCi 150 † Turbocharged with electrical actuator for variable nozzle turbine, direct injection 4 1,749 cc 88 kW (120 hp)
Control loading system (622 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
the pilot using an actuator (hydraulic or electric). The approach used in high fidelity applications is to connect this actuator via a linkage to the
ASI (347 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
player Artificial super intelligence AS-Interface (written "AS-i"), or Actuator Sensor Interface, a type of fieldbus Airspeed indicator Asynchronous serial
Screw press (479 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
roller screw can provide about twice the maximum force as a screw press actuator using the same materials. Wikimedia Commons has media related to Screw
DRDO Anti Tank Missile (626 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
and the sustainer was cigarette burning type for constant thrust. The actuator and gyroscope were the main components of the control and guidance system
Damping and Vibrations Experiment (654 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
micro-gravity environment. The test elements are driven by a piezoelectric actuator, and vibration data is collected via an accelerometer at the tip of each
Cellular neural network (10,029 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
Cellular Machines. These Cellular Machines will eventually create a Sensor-Actuator Network (SAN), a type of Mobile Ad Hoc Networks (MANET) which can be used
Shutdown valve (982 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
form part of a SIS it is necessary to operate the valve by means of an actuator. These actuators are normally fail safe fluid power type. Typical examples
MAA-1 Piranha (1,674 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
is 40 seconds. Navigation is by proportional navigation with pneumatic actuator and "canards" for steering control. The scroll control and stabilization
Electrical contact (1,825 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
Form A contacts in series, mechanically linked and operated by a single actuator, and can also be described as SPST-NO contacts. These are commonly found
Pressure regulator (3,433 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
loading can be provided by a weight, a spring, a piston actuator, or the diaphragm actuator in combination with a spring. The measuring element functions
Raicam Industrie (385 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
28 March 2018 – Raicam has completed the acquisition of the Hydraulic Actuator Business from Valeo. This acquisition includes the entire Passive Hydraulic
Motor learning (3,349 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
demonstrated cortical plasticity that resulted in incorporation of an external actuator controlled through a brain–machine interface into the subject's neural
McLaren MP4/8 (2,650 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
pushrod, inboard spring / damper / actuator Suspension (rear) Double wishbones, pushrod, inboard spring / damper / actuator Axle track Front: 1,690 mm (67 in)
2016 Malta Fairchild Merlin crash (1,745 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
Operating an actuator moves the front of the horizontal stabiliser up or down to adjust the pitch trim. It takes more than thirty seconds for an actuator to move
Mitsuba Corporation (351 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
General, starter and flasher relays Actuators Horns Linear actuators Linear actuator controls and switches Solar Car Products Motors for small EV Motors for
Gaseous fire suppression (1,043 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
detection and related controls or manually by the operation of a system actuator. Systems working on a local application principle apply an extinguishing
McLaren MP4/8 (2,650 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
pushrod, inboard spring / damper / actuator Suspension (rear) Double wishbones, pushrod, inboard spring / damper / actuator Axle track Front: 1,690 mm (67 in)
ULE (101 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
wireless communication standard, which is used to create wireless sensor and actuator networks Unidirectional Lightweight Encapsulation, a protocol for network
China Northwest Airlines Flight 2119 (188 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
member on board. Just before rotation on takeoff, the right-side flap actuator failed, causing the flaps to retract. Unable to get the aircraft into the
Wireless powerline sensor (508 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
Goncalves, J.; Fortunato, C. A (June 25–27, 2012). Wireless Sensor and Actuator Network for improving the electrical power grid dependability (PDF). Next
Thrust (1,824 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
incoming air velocity, v d {\displaystyle v_{d}} is the velocity at the actuator disc, and v f {\displaystyle v_{f}} is the final exit velocity: d m d t
Variable compression ratio (1,293 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
a pivot which allowed 4 degrees of movement controlled by a hydraulic actuator. This mechanism allows the distance between the crankshaft centre line
DigitalOptics Corporation (529 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
introduced a camera module technology ( mems|cam) with a MEMS-based autofocus actuator. The technology is designed to replace voice coil motor components, while
Resolver (electrical) (980 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article
of the aerospace applications are used to determine the position of an actuator or torque motor position. Control systems tend to use higher frequencies
Magnetic shape-memory alloy (1,904 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
increase the hardness and reduce the elastic moduli of Ni-Mn-Ga alloys. MSM actuator elements can be used where fast and precise motion is required. They are
Derail (910 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
is the powered or motorized derailer, electronically powered through an actuator. This type of derailer can be controlled remotely from an external control
Thompson submachine gun (11,092 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
complied, modifying the weapons by adding a substantial amount of mass to the actuator. In 1927 a number of Thompsons would be shipped to Marines in China and
Cromemco 4FDC (780 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
These drives were interesting in two respects: They used a fast voice coil actuator and not a stepper motor to position the drive read write head. The data
Wind-turbine aerodynamics (5,171 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
actually exist. It is merely an idealized wind turbine described as an actuator disk. It's a disk in space where fluid energy is simply extracted from
Closure (container) (1,462 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article
built into closures. Spray bottles and cans with aerosol spray (valves, actuator) have special closure requirements. Pour spouts, triggers, sprayer cap
EROS A (754 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
satellite was equipped with a three-axis stabilized and a four reaction wheels actuator. The satellite is also equipped with horizon sensors, Sun sensors, gyroscopes
Fairey Hydraulics (379 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
developed by Fairey Hydraulics: it made the spoiler, rudder and taileron actuator for the Tornado. It had worked on the Harrier right from the start in 1967
RK05 (860 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
maintained by the rotation of the disk. They were positioned by a voice coil actuator using a linear optical encoder for feedback. The track density was 100
Electronic speckle pattern interferometry (1,256 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
N. P. (2019). "Fabrication of a simple and easy-to-make piezoelectric actuator and its use as phase shifter in digital speckle pattern interferometry"
Player Project (398 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
physics engine, OpenGL rendering, and support code for sensor simulation and actuator control. In 2011, Gazebo became an independent project support by Willow
Automatic door (609 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
invented the first sliding automatic door. The automatic door used a mat actuator. In 1960, they co-founded Horton Automatics Inc and placed the first commercial
Self-steering gear (3,296 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
On yachts, the three most common systems are: Direct drive, in which an actuator is attached to the steering quadrant, at the top of the rudder stock inside
Polyurethane (6,084 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
view) A high-pressure mix head, showing material supply and hydraulic actuator lines (rear view) The pumps can drive low-pressure (10 to 30 bar, 1 to
Condensate pump (1,217 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
header above steam-end cylinder. Note also the 30' discharge valve and actuator to the left of the pump. - Lakeview Pumping Station, Clarendon and Montrose
Hyundai Venue (2,300 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
technology. It functions with an intention sensor on the gear lever, hydraulic actuator, and transmission control unit (TCU). The TCU receives a signal from the
Maneuvering Characteristics Augmentation System (9,996 words) [view diff] no match in snippet view article find links to article
The Maneuvering Characteristics Augmentation System (MCAS) is a flight stabilizing feature developed by Boeing that became notorious for its role in two
Blowout preventer (4,305 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
Other types of ram locks, such as wedge locks, are also used. Typical ram actuator assemblies (operator systems) are secured to the BOP housing by removable
Boeing YC-14 (1,769 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
to the upper aft portion of the nacelles, deletion of the nozzle door actuator fairing, alterations to the aft end of the landing gear pods and the addition
Kyoungchul Kong (1,432 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
proposed the design and robust control of a compact rotary series elastic actuator (cRSEA) for human assistive robots, addressing challenges such as torque
Self-steering gear (3,296 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
On yachts, the three most common systems are: Direct drive, in which an actuator is attached to the steering quadrant, at the top of the rudder stock inside
Pneumatic web guides (207 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
production process for lateral tracking. Each type of web guide sensor has an actuator to shift the running web mechanically back on course whenever the sensor
Nikitin-Shevchenko IS (709 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
of the wings was carried out by a single vertically mounted pneumatic actuator in the fuselage which unlocked the bracing struts either side and pulled
Hydrogel fiber (2,412 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
variety of biomedical applications such as drug carrier, optical sensor, and actuator. But the production of hydrogel fiber can be challenging as the hydrogel
Nissan KR engine (652 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
ratio ranges between 8:1 and 14:1. This is achieved by the movement of an actuator which changes the length of the piston stroke according to the demand for
Guest Host Displays (1,084 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
rotary circuit board placement machine from M.G.S. or a linear actuator, VonWeise actuator, with bulk tube feeders from M.M.T.F., U.I.C.T.F., T.F., can
Clean Sky (2,327 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
low-weight, low-complexity composite flaps. HEMAS actuator: Fault tolerant Electromechanical Main Rotor Actuator including a safety clutch. The HEMAS System
Circuit breaker (5,016 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
boards throughout Europe. The design includes the following components: Actuator lever – used to manually trip and reset the circuit breaker. Also indicates
Phyz (502 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
particle simulation. Rod, stick, pin, slot, rocket, charge, magnet, heat, actuator and custom constraints. Turing complete, real-time logic components (Phyz
Bicycle trailer (1,447 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
be found on bicycle trailers are drum brakes with an inertial rotating actuator. If included, the fender (or just a mud flap) helps to protect the cargo
Cultured neuronal network (2,541 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
use of human neural stem cells grown into a network to control a robotic actuator. These cells were acquired from a fetus that spontaneously aborted after
1957 Aquila Airways Solent crash (778 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
3 engine stoppage was either an electrical failure in the fuel cutoff actuator circuit or the accidental operation of the cutoff switch. The soldiers
Phyz (502 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
particle simulation. Rod, stick, pin, slot, rocket, charge, magnet, heat, actuator and custom constraints. Turing complete, real-time logic components (Phyz
Cultured neuronal network (2,541 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
use of human neural stem cells grown into a network to control a robotic actuator. These cells were acquired from a fetus that spontaneously aborted after
Haptic suit (876 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
that monitors an audio signal and uses Aura's patented electromagnetic actuator technology to convert bass sound waves into vibrations that can represent
Minotaur-C (1,207 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
launch. When the second stage ignited at T+83 seconds, a nozzle gimbal actuator drive shaft seized for approximately 5 seconds causing loss of control
Ansett New Zealand Flight 703 (2,427 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
power. When the pilots select the landing gear lever down, a hydraulic actuator operates the uplock latch to disengage the roller, and the gear is extended
KYB Corporation (623 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
Electric power steering units (EPS) Four-wheel steering (4WS) electric actuator Solenoid Sensors Noise resistant pressure sensors Suspensions Shock absorbers
Iranian Space Research Center (1,199 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
rockets Designing, manufacturing and testing "the moving- mass control actuator" Providing educational facilities for training elite and talented students
John Horlock (976 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
N.Y: R.E. Krieger Pub. Co. ISBN 9780882750965. Horlock, John H (1978). Actuator disk theory: discontinuities in thermo fluid dynamics. London New York:
Telautograph (2,101 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
mechanical vibrations added at the receiver can overcome static pen and actuator friction, and allow the pen to follow the transmitter quite perfectly.
Common Berthing Mechanism (27,457 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
Built-in-Test and initializes position counters for the actuators. Each bolt actuator is extended two revolutions, then retracted three to verify operability
Process automation system (483 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
process based on the decisions made by the controller. For example, an actuator may be used to adjust the flow rate of a fluid or to adjust the position
Vehicle fire suppression system (327 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
evacuate the machine. At the same time, the panel automatically initiates the actuator, which discharges the fire-fighting agent inside the onboard tanks and
Yaw system (1,931 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
accommodate the yaw brake pads and the pneumatic brake mechanism. The pneumatic actuator can be a conventional pneumatic cylinder or even a flexible air chamber
Notre Dame College of Engineering (851 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
hypersonics, gas-turbine propulsion, wind energy, and sensor and flow actuator development. Stinson Remick hall Fitzpatrick Hall McCourtney Hall, bioengineering
MultiAir (1,108 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
it works "The MultiAir system is elegantly simple. An electrohydraulic actuator, a high-response, electronically activated solenoid—controls the pressure
AAM-3 (596 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
capability, and the missile is controlled using a direct-drive electric servo actuator that responds quickly and allows fine-grained control, unlike conventional