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Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (16,651 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article

progressive lung disease characterized by chronic respiratory symptoms and airflow limitation. GOLD defines COPD as a heterogeneous lung condition characterized

Plosive (2,142 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article

blocked but airflow continues through the nose, as in /m/ and /n/, and with fricatives, where partial occlusion impedes but does not block airflow in the vocal

Mass flow sensor (1,861 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article

quantity of intake air in each cylinder. There are two common types of mass airflow sensors in use on automotive engines. These are the vane meter and the

Chord (aeronautics) (897 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article

trailing edge of an aerofoil cross section parallel to the direction of the airflow. The chord length is the distance between the trailing edge and the leading

Airstream mechanism (2,334 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article

delimiters. In phonetics, the airstream mechanism is the method by which airflow is created in the vocal tract. Along with phonation and articulation, it

Approximant (3,028 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article

narrowly enough nor with enough articulatory precision to create turbulent airflow. Therefore, approximants fall between fricatives, which do produce a turbulent

Radiator (engine cooling) (3,675 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article

For long vehicles, such as buses, side airflow is most common for engine and transmission cooling and top airflow most common for air conditioner cooling

Transonic (1,665 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article

object at a speed that generates regions of both subsonic and supersonic airflow around that object. The exact range of speeds depends on the object's critical

Variable air volume (1,595 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article

volume (CAV) systems, which supply a constant airflow at a variable temperature, VAV systems vary the airflow at a constant or varying temperature. The advantages

Hypersonic speed (1,814 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article

flying at hypersonic speed varies, since individual physical changes in the airflow (like molecular dissociation and ionization) occur at different speeds;

Emphysema (4,419 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article

to the condition presenting earlier. When associated with significant airflow limitation, emphysema is a major subtype of chronic obstructive pulmonary

Lateral consonant (1,743 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article

pronouncing the labiodental fricatives [f] and [v], the lip blocks the airflow in the centre of the vocal tract, so the airstream proceeds along the sides

Fan (machine) (4,841 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article

A fan is a powered machine that creates airflow. A fan consists of rotating vanes or blades, generally made of wood, plastic, or metal, which act on the

Occlusive (636 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article

as a stop, is a consonant sound produced by occluding (i.e. blocking) airflow in the vocal tract, but not necessarily in the nasal tract. The duration

Wing fence (665 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article

and in line with the free stream airflow, typically wrapping around the leading edge. By obstructing span-wise airflow along the wing, they prevent the

Manner of articulation (1,719 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article

independent. Manners of articulation with substantial obstruction of the airflow (stops, fricatives, affricates) are called obstruents. These are

Glottal stop (2,577 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article

consonantal sound used in many spoken languages, produced by obstructing airflow in the vocal tract or, more precisely, the glottis. The symbol in the International

Blown flap (2,199 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article

flight characteristics. They use air blown through nozzles to shape the airflow over the rear edge of the wing, directing the flow downward to increase

Duct (flow) (3,851 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article

ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) to deliver and remove air. The needed airflows include, for example, supply air, return air, and exhaust air. Ducts commonly

Leading-edge extension (879 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article

improve the airflow at high angles of attack and low airspeeds, to improve handling and delay the stall. A dog tooth can also improve airflow and reduce

Central consonant (300 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article

[f v] often—perhaps usually—have lateral airflow, as occlusion between the teeth and lips blocks the airflow in the center, but nonetheless they are not

Sonorant (713 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article

resonant is a speech sound that is produced with continuous, non-turbulent airflow in the vocal tract; these are the manners of articulation that are most

Air Movement and Control Association (3,014 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article

convert the measured thrust to airflow. During the periodic review process it was determined that the calculated airflow was too high, therefore this version

Swept wing (8,240 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article

previously perpendicular airflow, resulting in an airflow over the wing at an angle to the leading edge. This angle results in airflow traveling a greater

Turbofan (11,242 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article

both overall pressure ratio and core airflow. Alternatively, the core size can be increased, to raise core airflow, without changing overall pressure ratio

Nasal click (741 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article

Nasal clicks are click consonants pronounced with nasal airflow. All click types (alveolar ǃ, dental ǀ, lateral ǁ, palatal ǂ, retroflex ‼, and labial

Critical Mach number (687 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article

which the airflow over some point of the aircraft reaches the speed of sound, but does not exceed it. At the lower critical Mach number, airflow around the

MAP sensor (971 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article

fuel-injected engine may alternatively use a mass airflow sensor (MAF sensor) to detect the intake airflow. A typical naturally aspirated engine configuration

Demand controlled ventilation (943 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article

Standard HVAC system design uses fixed airflow rates to calculate the outdoor air (OA) required in a space. These airflow rates are determined by mechanical

Manifold vacuum (2,050 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article

vacuum is an effect of a piston's movement on the induction stroke and the airflow through a throttle in the intervening carburetor or throttle body leading

Articulatory phonetics (5,267 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article

energy refers to the airflow through the vocal tract. Its potential form is air pressure; its kinetic form is the actual dynamic airflow. Acoustic energy

Fricative (1,808 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article

case of Welsh [ɬ] (appearing twice in the name Llanelli). This turbulent airflow is called frication. A particular subset of fricatives are the sibilants

Spoiler (car) (2,978 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article

generate downforce as air passes around it, not simply disrupt existing airflow patterns. Rather than decreasing drag, automotive wings actually increase

Adaptive compliant wing (859 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article

using hinges, resulting in disruptions to the airflow, vortices, and in some cases, separation of the airflow. These effects contribute to the drag of the

Latticework (330 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article

a grid or weave. Latticework may be functional – for example, to allow airflow to or through an area; structural, as a truss in a lattice girder; used

Compressor stall (2,260 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article

disruption of the airflow in the compressor of a gas turbine or turbocharger. A stall that results in the complete disruption of the airflow through the compressor

Polysomnography (3,464 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article

sleep disorder sleep apnea in the 1970s, breathing functions, respiratory airflow, and respiratory effort indicators were added along with peripheral pulse

Throttle (2,203 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article

instead relying on their variable intake valve timing system to regulate the airflow into the cylinders, although the result is the same, albeit with less pumping

Throttle (2,203 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article

instead relying on their variable intake valve timing system to regulate the airflow into the cylinders, although the result is the same, albeit with less pumping

Trailing edge (480 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article

edge of an aerodynamic surface such as a wing is its rear edge, where the airflow separated by the leading edge meets. Essential flight control surfaces

Mach number (2,205 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article

engine Scramjet – Jet engine where combustion takes place in supersonic airflow Speed of sound – Speed of sound wave through elastic medium True airspeed –

Covert feather (273 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article

(or tectrices), which cover other feathers. The coverts help to smooth airflow over the wings and tail. The ear coverts are small feathers behind the

Underground mine ventilation (975 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article

blasting with explosives, and the orebody itself. Regulations often require airflow to be distributed within mines to improve air quality.[citation needed]

Computer cooling (10,650 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article

of heatsinks cooled by airflow reduces the temperature rise produced by a given amount of heat. Attention to patterns of airflow can prevent the development

Pappus (botany) (601 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article

pappus is in the use of minute airflow detection around walls which is important for measuring small fluctuations in airflow in neonatal incubators or to

Angle of incidence (aerodynamics) (451 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article

angle of incidence, to allow the fuselage to have a low angle with the airflow in cruising flight. Angles of incidence of about 6° are common on most

Leading-edge droop flap (417 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article

is a device on the leading edge of aircraft wings designed to improve airflow at high angles of attack. The droop flap is similar to the leading-edge

Spinner (aeronautics) (537 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article

more streamlined, thereby reducing aerodynamic drag, and also smooth the airflow so that it enters the air intakes more efficiently. Spinners also fulfill

Air changes per hour (2,000 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article

percentage of an enclosure's air which is exchanged in a period depends on the airflow efficiency of the enclosure and the methods used to ventilate it. These

Tailslide (258 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article

pull) recovers to level flight. Tailslides will transiently reverse the airflow on many aircraft surfaces, giving abnormal forces compared with forward

Mudflap (400 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article

aerodynamically engineered, utilizing shaping, louvers or vents to improve airflow and to lower drag. While some flaps are plain, in the colour of rubber

High-lift device (1,252 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article

attached just in front of the wing leading edge. The slat re-directs the airflow at the front of the wing, allowing it to flow more smoothly over the upper

Obstructive lung disease (1,279 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article

characterized by inflamed and easily collapsible airways, obstruction to airflow, problems exhaling, and frequent medical clinic visits and hospitalizations

Axial flow valve (995 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article

it eliminates the impedance caused by tight tubing bends, improving the airflow through the instrument and the open "feel" perceived by the player. When

Cruciform tail (147 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article

jet exhaust, propeller and wing wake, as well as to provide undisturbed airflow to the rudder. Prominent examples of aircraft with cruciform tails include

T-tail (1,120 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article

better short-field performance, such as on the Avro RJ-85. The disturbed airflow over a lower stabilizer can make control more difficult at lower speeds

Components of jet engines (6,819 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article

subsonic aircraft, the inlet is a duct which is required to ensure smooth airflow into the engine despite air approaching the inlet from directions other

Masthead rig (401 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article

is larger. Since the jib has no mast in front of it to cause turbulent airflow over it, it is considered much more efficient than the main, especially

Creaky voice (797 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article

second, about two octaves below the frequency of modal voicing, and the airflow through the glottis is very slow. Although creaky voice may occur with

Airway resistance (1,020 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article

physiology, airway resistance is the resistance of the respiratory tract to airflow during inhalation and exhalation. Airway resistance can be measured using

Room air distribution (658 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article

air is introduced to, flows through, and is removed from spaces. HVAC airflow in spaces generally can be classified by two different types: mixing (or

Air filter (2,041 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article

installation. Clogged or dirty cabin air filters can significantly reduce airflow from the cabin vents, as well as introduce allergens into the cabin air

Ramada (shelter) (188 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article

substantial shelter. And because there are no walls in the structure, airflow is unrestricted, helping to keep the temperature below the roof substantially

Wing (1,847 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article

aerodynamics, which is a branch of fluid mechanics. The properties of the airflow around any moving object can be found by solving the Navier-Stokes equations

Somnology (2,143 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article

electrooculography, electromyography, and electrocardiography as well as airflow, oxygenation, and ventilation measurements. Electroencephalography measures

Bargeboard (aerodynamics) (432 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article

bargeboards is to act as vortex generators, redirecting and energizing airflow. The upper, downward sloping edge can shed a large vortex downstream around

3D Aerobatics (1,653 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article

stable control of the aircraft in situations where there is little to no airflow over control surfaces. Aircraft either achieve this through having designs

Phonation (2,699 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article

the pressure and flow of the air through the larynx, and this modulated airflow is the main component of the sound of most voiced phones. The sound that

Wing root (630 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article

other innovations and approaches have been developed to influence/control airflow in the vicinity of the wing root to achieve more favourable performance

Underfloor air distribution (3,122 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article

contaminated air to the upper zone (UZ). At a certain plane in the room, the airflow rate returned to the upper zone is equal to the supply air. The plane divides

Barrel barbecue (95 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article

made from a 55-gallon barrel. Vents are cut into the top and bottom for airflow control. A lid is used to retain heat. A chimney is not needed because

Kamado (538 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article

installed using a small blower to regulate airflow. High-end kamados have layers of insulation that create low-airflow cooking conditions and are self-opening

Nose (1,395 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article

external nose houses the nostrils, or nares, a pair of tubes providing airflow through the nose for respiration. Where the nostrils pass through the nasal

Biosafety cabinet (2,172 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article

single pass airflow (air that does not mix and recirculate) in order to also control hazardous chemical vapors. Type B1 cabinets split the airflow so that

Plenum space (279 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article

systems, by providing pathways for either heated/conditioned or return airflows, usually at greater than atmospheric pressure. Space between the structural

Skin pack (364 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article

other stocks need to have the sheet perforated with pinholes to allow airflow. The skin-packed piece may then need to be cut into individual units. Cuts

Flow measurement (6,932 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article

media to define the mass flow rate. In many late model automobiles, a Mass Airflow (MAF) sensor is used to accurately determine the mass flow rate of intake

Splitter plate (aeronautics) (500 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article

splitter plate is a component in some jet aircraft, used to control the airflow into the engine. Where the engine air intake is mounted partway back along

Strake (aeronautics) (727 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article

aircraft to improve the flight characteristics either by controlling the airflow (acting as large vortex generators) or by a simple stabilising effect.

Vacuum cleaner (5,775 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article

efficient airflow from a low amount of power, and make effective carpet cleaners. Their "above-floor" cleaning power is less efficient, since the airflow is

Party horn (199 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article

brightly colored feather attached to the end which vibrates in the outgoing airflow.[citation needed] The world record for the most people blowing party horns

Quiet PC (5,055 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article

Arrange components and cables to improve airflow. Wires hanging inside the computer can block the airflow, which can increase the temperature. They can

Variable Valve Event and Lift (262 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article

free-control of the valve timing and lift. This results in more efficient airflow to the cylinder, significantly improved responsiveness, optimizing the

Slip (aerodynamics) (1,531 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article

is moving somewhat sideways as well as forward relative to the oncoming airflow or relative wind. In other words, for a conventional aircraft, the nose

Thrust reversal (2,992 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article

engines usually reverse thrust by changing the direction of only the fan airflow, since the majority of thrust is generated by this section, as opposed

Parafoil (428 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article

so the frontmost ropes tow against the airflow. When gliding, the angle of attack is lowered and the airflow meets the parafoil head on. This makes it

Nose cone (479 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article

of a rocket, guided missile or aircraft, designed to modulate oncoming airflow behaviors and minimize aerodynamic drag. Nose cones are also designed for

Vocal cord nodule (2,815 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article

pain lateral to the larynx, and reduced frequency and intensity range. Airflow levels during speech may also be increased. Vocal fold nodules are thought

Empty nose syndrome (3,409 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article

passage enlargement alters airflow, reducing turbulence and mucosal cooling which results in reduced sensation of airflow. Studies confirm that without

Windcatcher (4,498 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article

function in two ways: directing airflow using the pressure of wind blowing into the windcatcher, or directing airflow using buoyancy forces from temperature

Boost controller (786 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article

small diameter restrictors be installed in the air control lines to limit airflow and even out the on/off nature of their operation. Two-port solenoid bleed

Wing tip (563 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article

tips The slowest speed aircraft, STOL aircraft, may use wingtips to shape airflow for controllability at low airspeeds. Wing tips are also an expression

Wheeze (1,237 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article

example narrowing of the lower respiratory tract in an asthmatic attack), or airflow velocity within the respiratory tree must be heightened. Wheezing is commonly

Supermaneuverability (3,048 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article

control surface is moved to present an angle to the oncoming airflow, it alters the airflow around the surface, changing its pressure distribution, and

Scruton number (170 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article

or wind, dry inclined cable galloping, and wake galloping, the unstable airflow that forms around bridge cables and other cylindrically-structured buildings

Nasal cartilages (1,951 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article

carbon dioxide. Abnormalities or defects in the nasal cartilages affect airflow through the nasal cavity, resulting in respiratory issues. Surgical techniques

Delta wing (4,079 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article

of this vortex remains attached to the surface and also accelerates the airflow, maintaining lift. For intermediate sweep angles, a retractable "moustache"

General Electric J73 (709 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article

vanes, double-shell (inner and outer) combustor case, and 50% greater airflow was redesignated J73. Its only operational use was in the North American

Central vacuum cleaner (4,750 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article

centralized, due to the large and heavy machinery needed to produce the required airflow. Their high cost restricted their installation to commercial and industrial

Canard (aeronautics) (4,093 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article

configuration to reduce the main wing loading, to better control the main wing airflow, or to increase the aircraft's maneuverability, especially at high angles

VTOL (4,234 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article

air much like thrust vectoring, but rather than routing airflow through a duct, the airflow is simply routed along an existing surface, which is usually

Bronchitis (4,953 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article

results from smoking. When chronic bronchitis occurs together with decreased airflow it is known as chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). Many people

Ridge (meteorology) (534 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article

that weather systems move from west to east: ahead of an upper-ridge, the airflow that comes from the polar regions and brings cold air. behind the upper-ridge

Cave gate (208 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article

others. This standard focuses on proper gate placement that does not hinder airflow that would change a cave's micro-ecosystem. The industry standard or "Basic

Voiceless bilabial implosive (335 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article

is produced by obstructing airflow in the vocal tract. Since the consonant is also oral, with no nasal outlet, the airflow is blocked entirely, and the

Bypass ratio (2,122 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article

increasing BPR. BPR is also quoted for lift fan installations where the fan airflow is remote from the engine and doesn't physically touch the engine core

Adval Tech Holding (646 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article

demanding applications. The components that are made for cars include airflow elements, airbags, ABS (anti-lock braking system), steering, lighting systems

Radial engine (4,676 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article

"stationary" radials, was alleviated by the engine generating its own cooling airflow. In World War I many French and other Allied aircraft flew with Gnome,

Sympatex (528 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article

now markets four enhanced fabrics: HigH2Out; Reflexion; Phaseable; and Airflow. It also offers 3 levels of membrane thickness for different levels of

Lungi (1,300 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article

wear.[citation needed] It is favoured in hot and humid climates where the airflow it allows makes it more comfortable than alternatives. They are especially

Pratt & Whitney J58 (3,401 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article

the compressor to work properly with adequate surge margin and increased airflow into the compressor. Some of the increased flow left the compressor after

Ducted fan (1,136 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article

the designer can advantageously affect the velocity and pressure of the airflow according to Bernoulli's principle. Drawbacks include increased weight

Flutter valve (452 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article

outwards airflow from the body of the patient; however, when the airflow is reversed, the rubber sleeve closes and halts backwards airflow into the body

Modal voice (827 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article

the resonant mode of vocal folds; that is, the optimal combination of airflow and glottal tension that yields maximum vibration.[page needed] In linguistics

Bilabial ejective stop (250 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article

is produced by obstructing airflow in the vocal tract. Since the consonant is also oral, with no nasal outlet, the airflow is blocked entirely, and the

Breathy voice (1,244 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article

(and farther apart) than in modal voice, with a concomitant increase in airflow and slower vibration of the glottis. In that model, murmur is a point in

Centrifugal fan (3,156 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article

displace air radially, changing the direction (typically by 90°) of the airflow. They are sturdy, quiet, reliable, and capable of operating over a wide

Lockheed SR-71 Blackbird (16,093 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article

temperature because the airflows for a supersonic inlet and engine vary differently with ambient temperature. For an inlet, the airflow varies inversely with

Fireplace insert (564 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article

chamber and back into the room. Separate adjustable air vents control airflow into the firebox which then exits through a chimney. Typical fireplace

Reed aerophone (316 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article

against a lamella or pair of lamellae which periodically interrupt the airflow and cause the air to be set in motion. 422 Reed aerophones 422.1 Double

Nasal cycle (901 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article

the nasal cavities in humans and other animals. This results in greater airflow through one nostril with periodic alternation between the nostrils. It

Vortex ring state (1,639 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article

term for a different phenomenon. A vortex ring state sets in when the airflow around a helicopter's main rotor assumes a rotationally symmetrical form

Brass instrument valve (1,555 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article

on a spindle. Elbow-shaped ports or "knuckles" in the rotor direct the airflow into an extra length of valve tubing when the rotor is rotated 90° and

Bronchodilator (1,305 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article

bronchioles, decreasing resistance in the respiratory airway and increasing airflow to the lungs. Bronchodilators may be originating naturally within the body

Nasal concha (2,879 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article

sinuses from coming in direct contact with pressurized nasal airflow. Most inhaled airflow travels between the inferior concha and the middle meatus. In

Nasal concha (2,879 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article

sinuses from coming in direct contact with pressurized nasal airflow. Most inhaled airflow travels between the inferior concha and the middle meatus. In

Computer fan (3,679 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article

CPU is water cooled, this small amount of airflow might be missing, and additional care about some airflow in a case or a dedicated memory cooling is

Aircraft engine controls (1,633 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article

details. Mixture control - Sets the amount of fuel added to the intake airflow. At higher altitudes, the air pressure (and therefore the oxygen level)

Curtiss H-1640 Chieftain (423 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article

radials, where the cylinders in the rows are staggered to present better airflow for cooling, the Chieftain used the inline radial arrangement with the

Voiceless labiodental plosive (261 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article

is produced by obstructing airflow in the vocal tract. Since the consonant is also oral, with no nasal outlet, the airflow is blocked entirely, and the

Thermal management (electronics) (3,914 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article

sink is sometimes used in conjunction with a fan to increase the rate of airflow over the heat sink. This maintains a larger temperature gradient by replacing

Environmental control system (2,211 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article

service bleed air. A fan air modulating valve (FAMV) varies the cooling airflow to control the final air temperature of the service bleed air. Notably

Variable cycle engine (1,414 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article

at supercruise, SST engines require a high specific thrust (net thrust/airflow) to minimize the powerplant's cross-sectional area. This implies a high

Convective instability (988 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article

slope of a mountain range) tend to become larger, resulting in turbulent airflow and convective activity. Instability can lead to significant turbulence

1997 Irkutsk Antonov An-124 crash (1,033 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article

aircraft continued to climb, but at a high angle of attack, disrupting airflow to No.1 and No.2 engines which also surged. Unable to continue climbing

Circulation control wing (634 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article

early example of CCW. The CCW works by increasing the velocity of the airflow over the leading edge and trailing edge of a specially designed aircraft

Löwe Automobil (156 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article

Mercedes-Benz are the main focus of Löwe Automobil's airflow meter production. Löwe Automobil mass airflow meters are sold all over the world. Because of the

Lift (force) (13,283 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article

equal and opposite (upward) force on the airfoil, which is lift. As the airflow approaches the airfoil it is curving upward, but as it passes the airfoil

Blowoff valve (693 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article

into either the atmosphere or the intake manifold. In the case where an airflow sensor is present upstream from the blowoff valve and the blowoff valve

Key (instrument) (418 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article

mechanical valves. However, rather than directed influencing the paths the airflow takes within the same tube, the configuration of these valves instead determines

Aerostat (2,344 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article

aerodynes that primarily use aerodynamic lift, which must have consistent airflow over an aerofoil (wing) surface to stay airborne. The term has also been

Nasal cannula (1,074 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article

cannula (NC) is a device used to deliver supplemental oxygen or increased airflow to a patient or person in need of respiratory help. This device consists

Swing bowling (2,071 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article

relatively new, before the shiny side becomes worn over the course of play. The airflow over the rough and shiny sides cause it to move in flight towards the rough

Adenoid (762 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article

hypertrophy, can become nearly the size of a ping pong ball and completely block airflow through the nasal passages. Even if the enlarged adenoid is not substantial

Aerodynamics (4,773 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article

compressibility at speeds near the speed of sound. The differences in airflow under such conditions lead to problems in aircraft control, increased drag

FanWing (873 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article

cross-flow fan is used in close conjunction with a fixed wing. The fan forces airflow over the fixed surface to provide both lift and forward thrust. The concept

Voiceless dental and alveolar lateral fricatives (3,664 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article

distinguishes between "turbulent" and "laminar" airflow in the vocal tract. Ball & Rahilly (1999) state that "the airflow for voiced approximants remains laminar

Exercise-induced bronchoconstriction (2,192 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article

Consequently, a potential for under-diagnosis exists. Measurement of airflow, such as peak expiratory flow rates, which can be done inexpensively on

Lift-to-drag ratio (1,826 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article

principally on the lift and drag coefficients, angle of attack to the airflow and the wing aspect ratio. The L/D ratio is inversely proportional to the

McCann Arena (488 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article

subfloor system by Aacer Sports Flooring, complete with the PowerVent™ airflow system to ensure environmental control below the Northern Hard Rock Maple

LPX (form factor) (521 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article

the Pentium II in 1997 highlighted the flaws of the format, as a good airflow was important in Pentium II systems, owing to the relatively high heat

Mattress pad (658 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article

life of the more-expensive boxspring, make a bed warmer or cooler (with airflow, or heat-conductive materials), make a firm bed softer, and for travel

Hand fan (5,661 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article

fan, is a broad, flat surface that is waved back-and-forth to create an airflow. Generally, purpose-made handheld fans are folding fans, which are shaped

Hair dryer (1,527 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article

needed] Hair dryers are available with attachments, such as diffusers, airflow concentrators, and comb nozzles. A diffuser is an attachment that is used

Airwatt (730 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article

suction power of vacuum cleaners. It is calculated by multiplying the airflow (in cubic metres per second) by the suction pressure (in pascals). This

Formula One car (5,904 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article

controlling the airflow. A steeper angle of attack increases the downforce while creating increased drag. The front wing also directs the airflow to the rest

Voiceless retroflex implosive (318 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article

is produced by obstructing airflow in the vocal tract. Since the consonant is also oral, with no nasal outlet, the airflow is blocked entirely, and the

Cowling (372 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article

cowling may be used for drag reduction or engine cooling by directing airflow. Examples in aviation include the NACA cowling and Townend ring. On an

Aileron (5,628 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article

below the underside of the wing into the airflow beneath the wing. The moment of the leading edge in the airflow helps to move up the trailing edge, which

Allison J35 (1,467 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article

J35 was the United States Air Force's first axial-flow (straight-through airflow) compressor jet engine. Originally developed by General Electric (GE company

Honda Unicorn (461 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article

from dry-paper to oil-coated to better suit dusty conditions and a new airflow screw was added to the carburetor. HMSI sold 720,000 Unicorns in 2007.

Hypoxic pulmonary vasoconstriction (961 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article

maintenance of ventilation/perfusion ratio during regional obstruction of airflow is beneficial, HPV can be detrimental during global alveolar hypoxia which

Cable jetting (809 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article

reduced by the distributed airflow, and large forces that would generate high friction are avoided. Because of the expanding airflow, the air propelling forces

Vortex generator (1,456 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article

close to the leading edge of the aerofoil in order to maintain steady airflow over the control surfaces at the trailing edge. VGs are typically rectangular

Tonguing (607 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article

actually say "taco".) Double-articulation allows the tongue to stop the airflow twice as fast when mastered. If the music specifies a pizzicato sequence

Oscillating water column (1,200 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article

power take-off (PTO). The PTO system converts the airflow into energy. In models that convert airflow to electricity, the PTO system consists of a bidirectional

Colgin Cellars (983 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article

Valley. The combination of unique geology, mid-slope elevation, and cooling airflow, in concert with precision farming, establishes certain sites as the pinnacle

Blowout (geomorphology) (1,621 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article

245-268. Smyth, Thomas Andrew George, Derek Jackson, and Andrew Cooper. "Airflow and Aeolian Sediment Transport Patterns Within a Coastal Trough Blowout

T-VIS (412 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article

second runner is opened, decreasing airflow speed, but increasing the airflow volume, better matching the engine's airflow needs at higher revolutions and

Snoring (5,986 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article

is an abnormal breath sound caused by partially obstructed, turbulent airflow and vibration of tissues in the upper respiratory tract (e.g., uvula, soft

Rime ice (988 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article

aircraft. These hazardous effects are due to the ice's ability to disrupt airflow, increase weight, and add drag. Ice forming on propellers or engine inlets

Stall (fluid dynamics) (7,278 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article

travel backwards above the wing. The vortex, containing high-velocity airflows, briefly increases the lift produced by the wing. As soon as it passes

Septoplasty (848 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article

deviates into one of the cavities, it narrows that cavity and impedes airflow. Deviated nasal septum or “crooked” internal nose can occur at childbirth

Voiced labiodental plosive (280 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article

is produced by obstructing airflow in the vocal tract. Since the consonant is also oral, with no nasal outlet, the airflow is blocked entirely, and the

Airbreathing jet engine (6,049 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article

oncoming airflow to subsonic speeds for combustion. Thus, scramjets do not have the diffuser required by ramjets to slow the incoming airflow to subsonic

Ventilation (architecture) (6,479 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article

well-being requires a clear understanding of the ways that ventilation airflow interacts with, dilutes, displaces, or introduces pollutants within the

Railway platform (2,680 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article

the edge due to the aerodynamic effects created by pressure and induced airflow with speeds of 64 kilometres per hour (40 mph) to 95 kilometres per hour

Sleep apnea (9,760 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article

an apnea as a reduction in airflow of ≥ 90% lasting at least 10 seconds. A hypopnea is defined as a reduction in airflow of ≥ 30% lasting at least 10

Zenith Carburettor Company (British) (870 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article

the piston are equal and opposite, and the piston does not move. If the airflow into the engine is increased – by opening the throttle plate, or by allowing

Avro Canada VZ-9 Avrocar (6,176 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article

forward. However, by modifying the airflow with the application of a small amount of jet thrust, the overall airflow over the craft could be dramatically

Jalousie window (1,046 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article

a track so that they may be tilted open and shut in unison to control airflow, usually by turning a crank. Jalousie is the French word for "jealousy"

Nikolay Zhukovsky (scientist) (634 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article

idea of human flight, Zhukovsky was the first to undertake the study of airflow. He is often called the Father of Russian Aviation. The Joukowsky transform

Pimethixene (201 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article

and as a bronchodilator (to dilate the bronchi and bronchioles for more airflow). In combination with pholcodine, it was sold in France by Laboratoires

Sail switch (243 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article

electronic air cleaner, a humidifier, or other equipment in response to airflow from the system fan. Matthew J. Darr; et al. (2007). "A Robust Sensor for

Analytical balance (824 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article

has uniquely designed acrylic airfoils, allows a smooth turbulence-free airflow that prevents balance fluctuation and the measure of mass down to 1 μg

Voiced linguolabial nasal (164 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article

means it is produced by obstructing airflow in the vocal tract. Because the consonant is also nasal, the blocked airflow is redirected through the nose. Its

Artificial ventilation (1,983 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article

is the capacity of the lungs to contract and expand. The obstruction of airflow via the respiratory tract is known as airway resistance. The amount of

NOTAR (737 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article

utilizing the Coandă effect. The boundary layer changes the direction of airflow around the tailboom, creating thrust opposite the motion imparted to the

Apparent temperature (791 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article

effect of wind speed on cooling of the human body below 10 °C (50 °F). As airflow increases over the skin, more heat will be removed. Standard models and

Drag (physics) (5,680 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article

gained from considering the change of momentum of the airflow. The wing intercepts the airflow and forces the flow to move downward. This results in an

Stall turn (359 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article

aircraft are restricted from doing. Performing the pivot requires sufficient airflow over the rudder. In planes with a suitably-positioned propeller, the propwash

Ventilation/perfusion ratio (1,181 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article

and characterization of blood flow (perfusion scan) and measurement of airflow (ventilation scan) within the lungs. V/Q scans are primarily used for the

Hovercraft (8,308 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article

examples had to build up with considerably more airflow. In theory, only a small amount of active airflow would be needed to create lift and much less than

Spoiler (aeronautics) (1,281 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article

plates on the top surface of a wing that can be extended upward into the airflow to spoil the streamline flow. By so doing, the spoiler creates a controlled

Voiceless linguolabial plosive (226 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article

is produced by obstructing airflow in the vocal tract. Since the consonant is also oral, with no nasal outlet, the airflow is blocked entirely, and the

Aircraft fairing (794 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article

horizontal stabilizer tips Elevator and stabilizer tips fairings smooth out airflow at the tips.[citation needed] Fin and rudder tip fairings Fin and rudder

Lamborghini Essenza SCV12 (702 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article

directing airflow to the ram-air roof scoop to increase static air pressure in the engine’s intake manifold. This creates a greater airflow through the

Biplane (4,105 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article

smaller span for a given wing area. However, interference between the airflow over each wing increases drag substantially, and biplanes generally need

Voiced bilabial implosive (572 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article

is produced by obstructing airflow in the vocal tract. Since the consonant is also oral, with no nasal outlet, the airflow is blocked entirely, and the

Voiced linguolabial plosive (182 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article

is produced by obstructing airflow in the vocal tract. Since the consonant is also oral, with no nasal outlet, the airflow is blocked entirely, and the

Tanner Graben (709 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article

free of debris accumulation by its cliff face steepness, and winds, and airflow drainage that course through the Colorado River's canyons; unprotected

Plenum (152 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article

contrast with quorum Plenum space, enclosed spaces (in buildings) used for airflow Plenum cable, electrical wire permitted in plenum spaces per building codes

Voiceless retroflex nasal (248 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article

means it is produced by obstructing airflow in the vocal tract. Because the consonant is also nasal, the blocked airflow is redirected through the nose. Its

Flameout (474 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article

Early jet engines were prone to flameout following disturbances of inlet airflow, or sudden or inappropriate thrust lever movements, which resulted in incorrect

Fluticasone furoate/vilanterol (645 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article

Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for long-term maintenance treatment of airflow obstruction in people with COPD, including chronic bronchitis and emphysema

Palatal ejective stop (287 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article

is produced by obstructing airflow in the vocal tract. Since the consonant is also oral, with no nasal outlet, the airflow is blocked entirely, and the

Space toilet (2,121 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article

collection and retention of liquid and solid waste is directed by use of airflow. Since the air used to direct the waste is returned to the cabin, it is

Retroflex ejective stop (208 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article

is produced by obstructing airflow in the vocal tract. Since the consonant is also oral, with no nasal outlet, the airflow is blocked entirely, and the

TURBOchannel (1,235 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article

module while maintaining enough airflow for cooling. An airflow of 150 LFMs is required above the option module and an airflow of 50 LFMs is required below

Peak expiratory flow (1,251 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article

used to monitor a person's ability to breathe out air. It measures the airflow through the bronchi and thus the degree of obstruction in the airways.

Seashell resonance (251 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article

quality of seashell resonance is due in part to the similarity between airflow and ocean movement sounds. The association of seashells with the ocean

Airbrush makeup (1,135 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article

or other methods. A typical airbrush system uses a compressor to create airflow through a hose connected to a trigger-controlled spray painting gun. The

Suspension keel (851 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article

since the move to high nose cone designs – which allow better use of airflow underneath the car, and to a lesser extent the front wing – location of

Obstructive sleep apnea (16,551 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article

effort is continued or increased through the entire episode of absent airflow. When hypopneas are present alongside apneas, the term obstructive sleep

Nasalization (1,262 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article

consonants such as [m], [n] or [ŋ]. Most nasal consonants are occlusives, and airflow through the mouth is blocked and redirected through the nose. Their oral

Williams FW30 (1,549 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article

the 2008 Turkish Grand Prix onward. The bridge element gained two small airflow "fences" that allowed the Williams aerodynamic team to extend the depth

Airbrush makeup (1,135 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article

or other methods. A typical airbrush system uses a compressor to create airflow through a hose connected to a trigger-controlled spray painting gun. The

Suspension keel (851 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article

since the move to high nose cone designs – which allow better use of airflow underneath the car, and to a lesser extent the front wing – location of

Voiceless uvular–epiglottal plosive (285 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article

is produced by obstructing airflow in the vocal tract. Since the consonant is also oral, with no nasal outlet, the airflow is blocked entirely, and the

Laptop cooler (805 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article

conductive materials or increasing passive airflow. Active laptop coolers utilize small fans to enhance airflow around the laptop's chassis, aiding in the

Voiceless bilabial nasal (769 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article

means it is produced by obstructing airflow in the vocal tract. Because the consonant is also nasal, the blocked airflow is redirected through the nose. Its

Voiceless velar implosive (383 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article

is produced by obstructing airflow in the vocal tract. Since the consonant is also oral, with no nasal outlet, the airflow is blocked entirely, and the

Voiceless palatal implosive (245 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article

is produced by obstructing airflow in the vocal tract. Since the consonant is also oral, with no nasal outlet, the airflow is blocked entirely, and the

Epiglottal ejective stop (231 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article

is produced by obstructing airflow in the vocal tract. Since the consonant is also oral, with no nasal outlet, the airflow is blocked entirely, and the

Syrinx (bird anatomy) (3,255 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article

the syrinx. This sets up a self-oscillating system that modulates the airflow creating the sound. The muscles modulate the sound shape by changing the

Hard landing (644 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article

the rotor(s) are still intact and free to turn. Autorotation, in which airflow over the rotors keeps them turning and provides some lift, can allow limited

Rhinomanometry (441 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article

Increased pressure during respiration is a result of increased resistance to airflow through nasal passages (nasal blockage), while increased flow, which means

Faucalized voice (564 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article

breathy voice, which involves relaxed vocal folds, greater velocity of airflow through the glottis and produces a lower pitch sound. Faucalized voice

Servo tab (885 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article

and thus its airflow deflection moves the control surface in the opposite direction, overcoming the resistance generated by the airflow deflection of

Sequenza XII (308 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article

techniques, for example, through different uses of the tongue to modify airflow, by writing notes and phrases that are so long they require the performer

Nissan VVL engine (646 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article

Bluebird), the SR20VET (aside from having VVL technology) has improved airflow in the cylinder head, higher compression, and also improved coolant passages

Fluorinert (714 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article

is used in situations where air cannot carry away enough heat, or where airflow is so restricted that some sort of forced pumping is required. Fluorinert

Voiceless alveolar implosive (282 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article

is produced by obstructing airflow in the vocal tract. Since the consonant is also oral, with no nasal outlet, the airflow is blocked entirely, and the

Voiced uvular implosive (262 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article

is produced by obstructing airflow in the vocal tract. Since the consonant is also oral, with no nasal outlet, the airflow is blocked entirely, and the

Ferrari 488 (3,954 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article

increasing air pressure behind the car in order to reduce aerodynamic drag. Airflow entering the lower intake is directed towards the intercoolers in order

Lateralization of bird song (1,975 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article

prevented from flowing through one side of the syrinx. Birds regulate the airflow through the syrinx with muscles—M. syringealis dorsalis and M. tracheobronchialis

Flying wing (4,492 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article

of a swept wing as seen in the direction of the airflow depends on the yaw angle relative to the airflow. Yaw increases the aspect ratio of the leading

Vortilon (715 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article

They can be used as an alternative to wing fences, which also restrict airflow along the span of the wing. Vortilons only stream vortices at high angles

Cierva C.6 (490 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article

like all autogyros, could not hover. But so long as there was sufficient airflow to turn the rotor the aircraft could safely descend, even at low airspeeds

NACA cowling (630 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article

on the inside surface, which serves to further slow the airflow. Nevertheless, the total airflow through the cowl is generally greater than it would be

General Electric YF120 (2,237 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article

requirements. GE's design changed to incorporate a 12% larger fan to increase airflow as well as cooling air, particularly for the nozzles. For flight demonstration

Varanidae (1,001 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article

of the other limb segments. Varanids possess unidirectional pulmonary airflow, including air-sacs akin to those of birds. Aigialosauridae Helodermatidae

Mach tuck (1,317 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article

effect whereby the nose of an aircraft tends to pitch downward as the airflow around the wing reaches supersonic speeds. This diving tendency is also

Collateral ventilation (1,244 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article

back-up system of alveolar ventilation that can bypass the normal route of airflow when airways are restricted or obstructed. The pathways involved include

Darrieus wind turbine (1,546 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article

Relative to the blade, this oncoming airflow is added vectorially to the wind, so that the resultant airflow creates a varying small positive angle

Voiced labiodental affricate (336 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article

articulation is affricate, which means it is produced by first stopping the airflow entirely, then allowing air flow through a constricted channel at the place

Voiceless uvular implosive (278 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article

is produced by obstructing airflow in the vocal tract. Since the consonant is also oral, with no nasal outlet, the airflow is blocked entirely, and the

Tracheomalacia (1,017 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article

soft such that the trachea partly collapses especially during increased airflow. This condition is most commonly seen in infants and young children. The

Dedicated outdoor air system (2,167 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article

may not provide adequate mixing Separate parallel paths for airflow increases overall airflow to the space which can increase overall fan energy consumption

Power distribution unit (487 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article

allow users to manage external sensors such as temperature, humidity, airflow, etc. PDUs vary from simple and inexpensive rack-mounted power strips to

Wing configuration (5,550 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article

vertically. Used to control spanwise airflow over the wing. Dogtooth leading edge: creates a sharp discontinuity in the airflow over the wing, disrupting spanwise

Voiced retroflex implosive (333 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article

is produced by obstructing airflow in the vocal tract. Since the consonant is also oral, with no nasal outlet, the airflow is blocked entirely, and the

Aerometer (440 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article

to the speaker's face, usually with a partition separating airflow from the nose from airflow from the mouth. Various designs of transducer convert the

Audi R8 (Type 4S) (3,888 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article

R8 RWS is signified by a matte-black grille, matte-black front and rear airflow openings, and a gloss-black upper side blade. A red vinyl trim stripe that

Motorcycle fairing (1,908 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article

in aircraft aerodynamics with regard to smoothing airflow over a juncture of components where airflow was disrupted. Early streamlining was often unsuccessful

Bernoulli grip (346 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article

A Bernoulli grip uses airflow to adhere to an object without physical contact. Such grippers rely on the Bernoulli airflow principle. While an accelerating

Suling (1,478 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article

factors that affect a fine suling's tone: Fingering position. Speed of the airflow blown by the mouth. This factor also should be supported with the position

Solar chimney (2,009 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article

Heating of the air within the chimney will enhance convection, and hence airflow through the chimney. Openings of the vents in the chimney should face away

Inverse filter (565 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article

production of human speech, an important variable is the waveform of the airflow, or volume velocity, at the glottis. The glottal volume velocity waveform

Nasal consonant (2,442 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article

the flow of air through the mouth is blocked. This duality, a sonorant airflow through the nose along with an obstruction in the mouth, means that nasal

Fillet (150 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article

capital, also called a fillet Fillet (aircraft), a fairing smoothing the airflow at a joint between two components Fillet (clothing), a headband Fillet

Suction excavator (455 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article

than regular excavators. The suction excavator uses suction fans for the airflow to suck up the material that is then transported into the holding tank

Ion wind (768 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article

Ion wind, ionic wind, corona wind or electric wind is the airflow of charged particles induced by electrostatic forces linked to corona discharge arising

Flight control surfaces (2,728 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article

sustains rolling tendency because the aircraft flying at an angle to the airflow - skidding towards the forward wing. When applying right rudder in an aircraft

Fume hood (8,295 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article

made safe through filtration and fed back into the room. This method of airflow control is intended to: protect the user from hazardous substances: 6

Project 621 (156 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article

handle the loads, while wings made of high-grade steel could not withstand the airflow without major problems). astronautix.com Spaceflight portal v t e

MAFless Tuning (801 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article

injection system on a gasoline-powered motor vehicle whereby the mass airflow meter, or MAF, is removed. The MAF is a component in a vehicle's intake

Bernoulli grip (346 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article

A Bernoulli grip uses airflow to adhere to an object without physical contact. Such grippers rely on the Bernoulli airflow principle. While an accelerating

Cloud-chasing (4,380 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article

rebuildables with plenty of airflow, inhaling kind of quickly gets better results from the airflow.[citation needed] When the airflow is opened too much it

Theodore von Kármán (3,724 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article

crucial advances in aerodynamics characterizing supersonic and hypersonic airflow. The human-defined threshold of outer space is named the "Kármán line"

Briquette (2,076 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article

Otherwise this is difficult to burn as it is hard to arrange adequate airflow through a fire of these small pieces; also such fuel tends to be drawn

Taa language (3,137 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article

the click." Ladefoged characterized them as ingressive voiceless nasal airflow [↓ŋ̊] with delayed aspiration. The DoBeS project takes Traill's cluster

Voice projection (350 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article

counterplay between the diaphragm and abdominal muscles is trained to control airflow. Stance is also important. Actors are taught to stand erect with the feet

Voiced velar implosive (333 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article

is produced by obstructing airflow in the vocal tract. Since the consonant is also oral, with no nasal outlet, the airflow is blocked entirely, and the

Aircraft flight mechanics (1,501 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article

both dirigibles (because they derive lift from buoyancy rather than from airflow over surfaces), and ballistic rockets (because their lifting force is typically

Crocodilia (13,618 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article

crocodilians have a four-chambered heart and lungs with unidirectional airflow. Like most other reptiles, crocodilians are ectotherms or 'cold-blooded'

Foreign object damage (2,969 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article

from damaging the engine. The design included an S-shaped bend in the airflow, so that air entered the inlet, was bent back towards the front of the

Human nose (9,084 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article

of the cartilages allows flexibility through muscle control to enable airflow to be modified. The bony structure of the nose is provided by the maxilla

General Electric CF6 (2,302 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article

exhaust nozzles are used for the fan and core airflows. The 86.4-in (2.19-m) diameter fan generates an airflow of 1,300 lb/s (590 kg/s), resulting in a relatively

Voiceless bilabial affricate (421 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article

articulation is affricate, which means it is produced by first stopping the airflow entirely, then allowing air flow through a constricted channel at the place

Lizard (6,764 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article

savannah monitor and green iguana found them to have a unidirectional airflow system, which involves the air moving in a loop through the lungs when

Surgical mask (6,542 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article

professionals that serves as a mechanical barrier that interferes with direct airflow in and out of respiratory orifices (i.e. nose and mouth). This helps reduce

Voiced bilabial plosive (758 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article

is produced by obstructing airflow in the vocal tract. Since the consonant is also oral, with no nasal outlet, the airflow is blocked entirely, and the

Crisper drawer (506 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article

or opens a vent in the drawer. When the vent is in the closed position, airflow is shut off, creating greater humidity in the drawer. High humidity is

Voiceless velar nasal (481 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article

means it is produced by obstructing airflow in the vocal tract. Because the consonant is also nasal, the blocked airflow is redirected through the nose. Its

Convair X-6 (985 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article

disadvantage of the design was that, since the airflow through the engine was used to cool the reactor, this airflow had to be maintained even after the aircraft

Epiglottal plosive (332 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article

is produced by obstructing airflow in the vocal tract. Since the consonant is also oral, with no nasal outlet, the airflow is blocked entirely, and the

Lightning injury (1,761 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article

with 24,000 deaths. Areas with mountainous terrain and moisture-heavy airflow, such as Central Africa, have the highest rates of lightning strikes. Among

Stack effect (1,838 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article

temperatures. Combining the stack effect with cross ventilation, where airflow moves across the building from one side to the other, can enhance the overall

Chain smoking (424 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article

ventilating, and air conditioning (HVAC) professionals claim that an airflow of about 30 cubic meters per minute per smoker is required to maintain

Intermittency (690 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article

periods of strong turbulent activity interspersed in a more quiescent airflow. It is also seen in the irregular alternation between turbulent and non-turbulent

Turboprop (3,082 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article

speeds. Turboprops have bypass ratios of 50–100, although the propulsion airflow is less clearly defined for propellers than for fans. The propeller is

Archosaur (5,566 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article

Alligator mississippiensis (the American alligator) has shown that the airflow through them is unidirectional, moving in the same direction during inhalation

WTX (form factor) (285 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article

factor, fix the relative processor location, and allow for high volume airflow through a portion of the chassis where the processors are positioned. This

Deicing boot (680 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article

cracks any ice that has accumulated, and this ice is blown away into the airflow. The boots are then deflated to return the wing or surface to its optimal

Specific thrust (417 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article

turbofan, etc.) and can be calculated by the ratio of net thrust/total intake airflow. Low specific thrust engines tend to be more efficient of propellant (at

Ingressive sound (1,316 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article

that, even in the middle of a sentence, it may have ingressive pulmonic airflow." In the extensions to the International Phonetic Alphabet, ingressive

SU carburettor (2,440 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article

the piston are equal and opposite, and the piston does not move. If the airflow into the engine is increased - by opening the throttle plate (also known

Unconventional wind turbines (2,844 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article

placement of a second rotor behind the first takes advantage of the disturbed airflow, and can gain up to 40% more energy from a given swept area as compared

Supercritical airfoil (2,107 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article

difficulties in breaking the sound barrier, or even reaching Mach 0.9. Supersonic airflow over the upper surface of the traditional airfoil induced excessive wave

Corn crib (384 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article

designs have an open space in the middle for accessing corn and promoting airflow. In larger designs, this space was often used to store wagons. By the early

Superspreading event (5,133 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article

immunity, nosocomial infections, virulence, viral load, misdiagnosis, airflow dynamics, immune suppression, and co-infection with another pathogen. Although

Passive ventilation (3,313 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article

to maximize mixing within the room while minimizing the obstructions to airflow within the room. Window openings should be operable by the occupants Consider

Propelling nozzle (3,518 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article

very hot, high speed, engine exhaust entraining (ejecting) a surrounding airflow which, together with the internal geometry of the secondary, or diverging

Variable-length intake manifold (1,245 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article

complete combustion. At low revolutions per minute (rpm), the speed of the airflow is increased by directing the air through a longer path with limited capacity

Apnea–hypopnea index (488 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article

and hypopnea events per hour of sleep. Apnea is the complete absence of airflow through the nose and mouth. Hypopnea is a partial collapse of the airway

Individual time trial (1,719 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article

such as brakes built into the fork or frame so as not to disturb the airflow. Clothing is also different for time trialing. One-piece skinsuits that

Voiced palatal implosive (414 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article

is produced by obstructing airflow in the vocal tract. Since the consonant is also oral, with no nasal outlet, the airflow is blocked entirely, and the

Velar ejective stop (347 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article

is produced by obstructing airflow in the vocal tract. Since the consonant is also oral, with no nasal outlet, the airflow is blocked entirely, and the

Engine room (1,123 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article

Commonly, screens are placed over such openings and if this is done, airflow is reduced by approximately 50%, so the opening area is increased appropriately

Total air temperature (912 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article

total air temperature probe will not perfectly recover the energy of the airflow, and the temperature rise may not be entirely due to adiabatic process

Voiced labial–velar nasal (522 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article

means it is produced by obstructing airflow in the vocal tract. Because the consonant is also nasal, the blocked airflow is redirected through the nose. Its

Lateen (2,496 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article

sail on the leeward side, where it can significantly interfere with the airflow over the sail. This is the bad tack. On the other tack the sail is pushed

Vented balance safety enclosure (390 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article

$5,000/year to operate. In addition, CAV hoods do not react rapidly to airflow disturbances (turbulence) within the hood or within the laboratory and

Richard T. Whitcomb (1,216 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article

War II, NACA research began to focus on near-sonic and low-supersonic airflow. After considering the sudden drag increase which a wing-fuselage combination

Nasal cavity (1,536 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article

conchae (singular "concha") or turbinates. These turbinates disrupt the airflow, directing air toward the olfactory epithelium on the surface of the turbinates

Jet engine performance (16,982 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article

Photographs show performance-enhancing features such as the existence of bypass airflow (increased propulsive efficiency) only visually obvious on engines with

Wool measurement (555 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article

wools are often measured for mean fibre diameter by older instruments—"Airflow" in many parts of the world, and even a projection microscope in some cases

Olodaterol (831 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article

Ingelheim. Olodaterol is a once-daily maintenance bronchodilator treatment of airflow obstruction in people with COPD. While it appears to reduce COPD exacerbations

February 13, 1979, windstorm (309 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article

was carried across Washington, with associated high winds. With a cold airflow moving toward the northeast interacting with the high terrain of the Olympic

Subsonic aircraft (693 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article

At speeds above the critical Mach number, the airflow begins to become transonic, with local airflow in some places causing small sonic shock waves to

Restrictive lung disease (998 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article

dioxide and oxygen occurs. During inspiration, the lungs expand to allow airflow into the lungs and thereby increasing total volume. After inspiration follows

Parasitic drag (1,053 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article

avoided. Form drag includes interference drag, caused by the mixing of airflow streams. For example, where the wing and fuselage meet at the wing root

Lung (11,347 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article

muscle that drives breathing is the diaphragm. The lungs also provide airflow that makes vocalisation including speech possible. Humans have two lungs

Velocity stack (601 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article

groupings to the entry of an engine's air intake system to smooth high speed airflow, and allow engine intake track tuning to incorporate pressure pulses created

Ilyushin Il-40 (1,965 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article

except when it fired its guns, as their combustion gasses disturbed the airflow into the engines and caused them to flameout or hiccup. Remedying this

Extensions to the International Phonetic Alphabet (2,731 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article

pre-voiced ejective ⟨ˬɡ̥xʼ⟩ in Bennett 2020, p. 102 The up-arrow for egressive airflow is no longer present in the 2016 extIPA chart but is mentioned in the accompanying

Mixed flow compressor (209 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article

compressor, combines axial and radial components to produce a diagonal airflow compressor stage. The exit mean radius is greater than at the inlet, like

Voiced labial–velar plosive (649 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article

is produced by obstructing airflow in the vocal tract. Since the consonant is also oral, with no nasal outlet, the airflow is blocked entirely, and the

Leading-edge slot (1,133 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article

are heavier and more complex than slots. At low angles of attack the airflow through the slot is insignificant, although it contributes to drag. At

Glottis (431 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article

by keeping the vocal folds spread somewhat, resulting in non-turbulent airflow through the glottis. In many accents of English the glottal stop (made

Cooling tower (8,327 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article

free-standing structures, supplied with air by fans or relying on natural airflow. An American engineering textbook from 1911 described one design as “a

Keith Browning (338 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article

and warning systems. Browning, Keith A.; Frank H. Ludlam (April 1962). "Airflow in convective storms" (PDF). Quarterly Journal of the Royal Meteorological

Leading-edge slot (1,133 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article

are heavier and more complex than slots. At low angles of attack the airflow through the slot is insignificant, although it contributes to drag. At

Motor speech disorders (348 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article

activities. Speaking is an act dependent on thought and timed execution of airflow and oral motor / oral placement of the lips, tongue, and jaw that can be

Prevailing winds (2,604 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article

the low level wind by 45%. In mountainous areas, local distortion of the airflow is more severe. Jagged terrain combines to produce unpredictable flow patterns

Mantou kiln (643 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article

shape to the chamber. Various different arrangements for controlling the airflow at front and back by vents and stone doors are found. Generally the firing

Shorts (2,511 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article

typically worn in warm weather or in an environment where comfort and airflow are more important than the protection of the legs. There are a variety

Voiced labial–velar plosive (649 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article

is produced by obstructing airflow in the vocal tract. Since the consonant is also oral, with no nasal outlet, the airflow is blocked entirely, and the

Chimney (locomotive) (1,085 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article

through the chimney to create a vacuum in the smokebox, thereby accelerating airflow through the firebox while the locomotive was in motion. High chimneys on

Angle of attack (1,407 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article

angle of attack of a fixed-wing aircraft increases, separation of the airflow from the upper surface of the wing becomes more pronounced, leading to

Bristol Phoebus (1,021 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article

compressor stage. Airflow through it was so poor, owing to a mismatch with the axial compressor, that its effect was to reduce airflow, rather than compressing

Spacers and standoffs (260 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article

their mounting in order to achieve extra cooling in the way of better airflow. AV spacers are made for this purpose. Size 4-40 is used to receive jackscrews

Flapback (575 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article

descending helicopter has airflow moving upwards through the rotor disc, so even full down collective will not restore normal airflow. When the helicopter

Honda RC116 (163 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article

conventional brake components, and allowing for experimentation with lightweight airflow-smoothing discs covering the wheel-hubs and centre-part of the spokes.

Boundary layer (7,735 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article

air next to a human is heated, resulting in gravity-induced convective airflow, which results in both a velocity and thermal boundary layer. A breeze

Luffing (243 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article

or the sheet controlling a sail is eased so far past optimal trim, that airflow over the surfaces of the sail is disrupted and the sail begins to "flap"

Denasalization (473 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article

transcription delimiters. In phonetics, denasalization is the loss of nasal airflow in a nasal sound. That may be due to speech pathology but also occurs when

Downforce (1,639 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article

downward force, increasing the pressure on top of the car because the airflow direction comes closer to perpendicular to the surface.[citation needed]

Thermally Advantaged Chassis (323 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article

inside the chassis, and requires all other openings to become intake vents. Airflow from the front of the chassis moves around the Chassis Air Guide, allowing

Seeding (fluid dynamics) (1,059 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article

drives advancements in science and engineering, such as investigating airflow over aircraft wings, analyzing blood flow through arteries, and studying

Voiced labiodental nasal (917 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article

means it is produced by obstructing airflow in the vocal tract. Because the consonant is also nasal, the blocked airflow is redirected through the nose. Its

Pneumograph (293 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article

respiratory rate and other markers of respiratory health via analysis of the airflow from the lungs during inhalation and exhalation, pneumography measures

Chilled beam (2,731 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article

handling unit to be reduced, lowering by 60% to 80% the ducted design airflow rate and the equipment capacity requirements. There are two types of chilled

Unstart (1,745 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article

an unstart refers to a generally violent breakdown of the supersonic airflow. The phenomenon occurs when mass flow rate changes significantly within

Crankcase ventilation system (2,368 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article

open end located in the vehicle's slipstream. When the vehicle is moving, airflow across the open end of the tube creates suction (a "draught" or draft)

Voiceless bilabial plosive (995 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article

is produced by obstructing airflow in the vocal tract. Since the consonant is also oral, with no nasal outlet, the airflow is blocked entirely, and the

Turby wind turbine (483 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article

upward-slanting airflow.[citation needed] This is negligible in open country, but tall buildings and cliff faces generate a bow wave which directs airflow up and

Flap (aeronautics) (4,059 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article

bodies, which reduce drag caused by local sonic shock waves where the airflow becomes transonic at high speeds. Thrust gates, or gaps, in the trailing

Point of sail (2,583 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article

velocities of the true wind and of the sailing craft. A sail with the airflow parallel to its surface, while angled into the apparent wind, acts substantially

Compressibility (1,799 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article

compressibility of air is not significant in relation to aircraft design, but as the airflow nears and exceeds the speed of sound, a host of new aerodynamic effects

Helmholtz resonance (2,640 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article

acting analogously to a mass on a spring. When external forces, such as airflow, disturb this air mass, it oscillates and causes the air within the cavity

1987 United Kingdom and Ireland cold wave (725 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article

easterly airflow and brought very cold temperatures across Europe and the United Kingdom. A low pressure system over Italy caused the airflow to drag the

Fire room (1,261 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article

fire room personnel. Commonly, screens were placed over openings reducing airflow by approximately 50% so the opening area was increased appropriately. The

Akaflieg München Mü18 Meßkrähe (126 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article

experimental flying wind-tunnel used to research aerofoil sections in undisturbed airflow. With the airframe designed and built at Akaflieg München, test aerofoil

Air filtration in operating rooms (725 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article

shows mixed results as whether laminar airflow in an operating room decreases surgical site infections. Laminar airflow ventilation is more frequently used

Intake (683 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article

minimize the noise entering the cabin.[citation needed] Silencers impede airflow and create turbulence which reduce total power, so performance enthusiasts

Lockheed Martin SR-72 (1,999 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article

Mach 6. (The SR-71's engines shifted to low-speed ramjets by redirecting airflow around the core and into the afterburner at speeds exceeding Mach 2.5.)

Mute (music) (4,524 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article

mutes, were fashioned from wood and had a hole in the center to permit airflow. They raised the pitch by a semitone or more when inserted, which could

Yamaha FJR1300 (2,172 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article

instrumentation changes, an upgraded alternator and significant attention to airflow changes to deal with reported heat issues in previous years. Yamaha added

Honda Aircraft Company (1,984 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article

obstructing airflow. It also uses an entirely carbon composite fuselage, which both reduces aircraft weight and allows for improved airflow over the fuselage

Ribbon cable (1,528 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article

The ribbon-like shape interferes with computer cooling by disrupting airflow within the case and also makes the cables awkward to handle, especially

Williams FW26 (663 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article

sloping vertical spars which allowed more airflow to the underside of the car. In an effort to maximise the airflow, the front suspension was designed around

Conventional landing gear (1,726 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article

moving while taxiing or beginning the takeoff run, before there was enough airflow over the rudder for it to become effective. Another form of control, which

Pulmonology (2,111 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article

determination of maximum airflow at a given lung volume as measured by breathing into a dedicated machine; this is the key test to diagnose airflow obstruction. Pulmonary

Williams FW26 (663 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article

sloping vertical spars which allowed more airflow to the underside of the car. In an effort to maximise the airflow, the front suspension was designed around

Indoor and Built Environment (442 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article

buildings, and materials used for laboratory studies including building airflow simulations and health effects. The editor-in-chief is Chuck Yu (EnviroAct

Air filtration in operating rooms (725 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article

shows mixed results as whether laminar airflow in an operating room decreases surgical site infections. Laminar airflow ventilation is more frequently used

Pulmonology (2,111 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article

determination of maximum airflow at a given lung volume as measured by breathing into a dedicated machine; this is the key test to diagnose airflow obstruction. Pulmonary

Bronchoconstriction (1,558 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article

diameter of the bronchus to decrease, therefore increasing its resistance to airflow. Bronchoconstriction is common in people with respiratory problems, such

Conventional landing gear (1,726 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article

moving while taxiing or beginning the takeoff run, before there was enough airflow over the rudder for it to become effective. Another form of control, which

Airborne transmission (3,472 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article

respiratory secretions inside a room. The new findings reveal that understanding airflow patterns is even more crucial than simply increasing air changes per hour

Compressor map (6,255 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article

non-dimensional airflow is a form of fluid Mach number while fuel is flow of an incompressible energy source. The dimensions of airflow are M/t and those

Sleep study (1,130 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article

items such as a finger clip and an airflow sensor. Items measured include oxygen saturation, heart rate, airflow, body movement, time spent snoring,

Autorotation (1,930 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article

collective. Raising the nose leads to more airflow through the rotor and raising the collective converts this airflow into more rotor lift which will slow the

Sleep and breathing (1,084 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article

ventilatory muscles compensate for the increased resistance, and so the airflow decreases much less than the increase in resistance. The Arterial blood

Velopharyngeal insufficiency (2,674 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article

This is important because speech requires sound from the vocal folds and airflow from the lungs to be directed into the oral cavity (mouth) for the production

Secondary flow (2,683 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article

thermal cycle is called primary airflow. Using only cycle flow was relatively short-lived as the turbojet engine. Airflow through a propeller or a turbomachine

Voiceless palatal nasal (543 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article

means it is produced by obstructing airflow in the vocal tract. Because the consonant is also nasal, the blocked airflow is redirected through the nose. Its

BMW 801 (4,417 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article

metal ring and cowling formed an S-shaped airflow path, with the oil cooler's core contained between them. Airflow past the gap between the cowl and outer

Cylinder (engine) (624 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article

In an air-cooled engine, the walls of the cylinders are exposed to the airflow, to provide the primary method of cooling to the engine. Most air-cooled

Teardrop trailer (truck) (373 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article

The curved shape of the roof decreases aerodynamic drag by smoothing airflow over the top, thus improving fuel efficiency. One operator has reported

Lockheed L-2000 (2,225 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article

increased lift at moderate to high angles of attack, yet still retained stable airflow over the control surfaces during a stall. These vortices also provided

Shooting range (4,977 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article

perforated wall plenum or radial air diffusers mounted at ceiling height. Airflow along the firing line should be no more than 0.38 m/s (75 feet per minute

Mast-aft rig (1,502 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article

of the sail causes far less turbulence than a mast, resulting in better airflow across the lee side of the sail. To take advantage of this fact, Bermuda

Euoplocephalus (4,991 words) [view diff] no match in snippet view article find links to article

Euoplocephalus (/juːˌɒploʊˈsɛfələs/ yoo-OP-loh-SEF-ə-ləs) is a genus of large herbivorous ankylosaurid dinosaurs, living during the Late Cretaceous of

Supersonic airfoils (849 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article

that will cause a slight deviation in the direction of the surrounding airflow. At supersonic conditions, aircraft drag is originated due to: Skin-friction

SMA SR305-230 (783 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article

cooling airflow. Belly-mounted cowl flaps are still used, but less cooling airflow is directed over the cylinder barrels and more cooling airflow is directed

Laryngectomy (3,836 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article

nose (nasal airflow), which causes a loss/decrease of the sense of smell, leading to a decrease in the sense of taste. The Nasal Airflow Inducing Manoeuvre

Spin (aerodynamics) (5,061 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article

airflow begins to separate from the wing airfoil, causing a loss of lift and resulting in oscillations of the control surfaces from turbulent airflow

Allison Model 250 (1,383 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article

highest-selling engines made by Rolls-Royce. Allison adopted a reverse-airflow engine configuration for the Model 250: although air enters the intake/compression

Voiced dental and alveolar lateral fricatives (928 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article

sound. Consonants is pronounced with simultaneous lateral and central airflow. Its manner of articulation is fricative, which means it is produced by

Pharyngeal flap surgery (1,897 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article

Pharyngeal flap surgery is a procedure to correct the airflow during speech. The procedure is common among people with cleft palate and some types of

Egressive sound (262 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article

similar to that of the lingual ingressive sounds known as clicks, but with airflow in the opposite direction. With the velum closed, the speaker forces air

Nasal voice (159 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article

speech, denasalization or rhinolalia clausa is a lack of appropriate nasal airflow during speech, such as when a person has nasal congestion. Some causes

Pratt & Whitney F100 (2,732 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article

of the internal casing behind the fan that splits the core and bypass airflow — was introduced on the -200 that reduced the severity of the high pressure

Leukotriene (1,895 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article

respiratory disease (AERD), and cause or potentiate the following symptoms: Airflow obstruction Increased secretion of mucus Mucosal accumulation Bronchoconstriction

Voiced retroflex plosive (439 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article

is produced by obstructing airflow in the vocal tract. Since the consonant is also oral, with no nasal outlet, the airflow is blocked entirely, and the

Passive cooling (3,747 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article

ventilation ducts at night at a high airflow rate and supplying air to the space during the day at a code-required minimum airflow rate. Mixed-mode night flushing

Ram air (159 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article

Ram air refers to the principle of using the airflow created by a moving object to increase ambient pressure, known as ram pressure. Often, the purpose

Virginia Tech Stability Wind Tunnel (487 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article

allow sufficient air flow to exit the system while not disrupting the airflow within the test section. This causes an absence of background noise allows

Uvular ejective stop (452 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article

is produced by obstructing airflow in the vocal tract. Since the consonant is also oral, with no nasal outlet, the airflow is blocked entirely, and the

Motor drive (2,289 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article

fixed-speed motor, the airflow is designed for the maximum demand of the system, and so will usually be higher than it needs to be. Airflow can be regulated

Voiced dental and alveolar implosives (528 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article

is produced by obstructing airflow in the vocal tract. Since the consonant is also oral, with no nasal outlet, the airflow is blocked entirely, and the

19-inch rack (5,117 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article

the twist handle. There is no standard for airflow and cooling of rack-mounted equipment. A variety of airflow patterns can be found, including front intakes

Voiceless retroflex plosive (655 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article

is produced by obstructing airflow in the vocal tract. Since the consonant is also oral, with no nasal outlet, the airflow is blocked entirely, and the

Rotorcraft (1,517 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article

Hybrid RotorWing (HRW) craft. The design uses high alpha airflow to provide a symmetrical airflow across all the rotor blades, requiring it to drop almost

History of aerodynamics (3,897 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article

and 3rd centuries BC, but efforts to develop a quantitative theory of airflow did not begin until the 18th century. In 1726 Isaac Newton became one of

Lamborghini Veneno (886 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article

prototype built for the road. The front of the car is designed for maximum airflow and improved downforce. The redesigned front and rear arches direct air

Cooper vane (258 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article

airflow pushes the paddle parallel to the fuselage and the plate is moved underneath the stairway, preventing it from being lowered. Once the airflow

Cooper vane (258 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article

airflow pushes the paddle parallel to the fuselage and the plate is moved underneath the stairway, preventing it from being lowered. Once the airflow

Naturally aspirated engine (602 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article

Typical airflow in a four-stroke engine: In stroke #1, the pistons suck in (aspirate) air to the combustion chamber through the opened inlet valve.

Uvular ejective stop (452 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article

is produced by obstructing airflow in the vocal tract. Since the consonant is also oral, with no nasal outlet, the airflow is blocked entirely, and the

Parker variable wing (170 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article

At high angle of attack the flow over the lower airfoil will cause the airflow to bend up and create an upward force at the lower surface of the upper

Voiceless labiodental affricate (576 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article

articulation is affricate, which means it is produced by first stopping the airflow entirely, then allowing air flow through a constricted channel at the place

Voiceless labial–velar plosive (767 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article

is produced by obstructing airflow in the vocal tract. Since the consonant is also oral, with no nasal outlet, the airflow is blocked entirely, and the

Alternator (automotive) (1,956 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article

These alternators have their field and stator windings cooled by axial airflow, produced by an external fan attached to the drive belt pulley. Modern

Dog crate (975 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article

strong when constructed with appropriate bracing, will not rust, excellent airflow and vision for the dogs. Aluminum crates are suitable for use at veterinary

Squall line (1,608 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article

"The relationship of surface pressure features to the precipitation and airflow structure of an intense midlatitude squall line". Mon. Wea. Rev. 116 (7):

Bird flight (5,631 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article

movement of air is directed downward. Additional net lift may come from airflow around the bird's body in some species, especially during intermittent

Manifold injection (3,220 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article

electronically controlled manifold injection systems typically use an airflow sensor, and a lambda sensor. Only electronically controlled systems can

Voiceless alveolar nasal (647 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article

means it is produced by obstructing airflow in the vocal tract. Because the consonant is also nasal, the blocked airflow is redirected through the nose. There

Air sac (3,893 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article

pressure patterns are indicative of respiratory muscle activity and the airflow around the syrinx, the primary vocalization organ of songbirds. The portion

Chord (335 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article

the front and back of a wing, measured in the direction of the normal airflow. The term chord was selected due to the curved nature of the wing's surface

MAF (303 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article

1984), Canadian ice hockey goaltender in the National Hockey League Mass airflow sensor, used to find the mass flowrate of air entering a fuel-injected

Aérospatiale Ludion (309 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article

augmentor tubes through rocket nozzles, thrust was augmented by inducing airflow through the ducts which acted as aero-thermo-dynamic ducts, due to the

Genoa (sail) (856 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article

reduces the air pressure on the lee side of the jib accelerating that airflow, and that the mainsail increases the angle at which the air meets the luff

Imaging Lung Sound Behavior with Vibration Response Imaging (1,103 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article

narrowing of airways in the lungs, limiting airflow and causing shortness of breath. Due to the limitation of airflow the VRI breathing pattern differs from

Ameristar Charters Flight 9363 (4,335 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article

position. The elevator control tab directs airflow around the elevator, and causes lift from forward airflow to move the elevators in the opposite direction

Kline–Fogleman airfoil (1,483 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article

vortex attachment. This purportedly prevents separation and maintains airflow over the surface of the airfoil. The KF airfoil was originally devised

Dutch roll (2,077 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article

lift factors as the airflow path over the wing changes. For example, in a left yaw the left wing slews toward the rear so that airflow is displaced spanwise

Voiced retroflex nasal (644 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article

means it is produced by obstructing airflow in the vocal tract. Because the consonant is also nasal, the blocked airflow is redirected through the nose. Its

Gas exchange (6,635 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article

in mammals, but follows the paths described above. The unidirectional airflow through the parabronchi exchanges respiratory gases with a crosscurrent

Wave drag (882 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article

can form at subsonic aircraft speeds on areas of the body where local airflow accelerates to supersonic speed. The effect is typically seen on aircraft

Mine closure (548 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article

using large metallic grills, this usual occurs on deep level shafts so airflow through the deep tunnels helps prevent subsidence. Older mines typically

Single-cylinder engine (702 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article

engines are usually simpler and compact. Due to the greater potential for airflow around all sides of the cylinder, air cooling is often more effective for

Pellet grill (1,228 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article

panel to automatically feed fuel pellets to the fire, regulate the grill's airflow, and maintain consistent cooking temperatures. Pellet grills began in pellet

General Electric F110 (3,336 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article

and performance. The fan and inlet guide vanes were designed to smooth airflow to increase resistance to compressor stalls. The engine has an electronic

Tumansky R-25 (411 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article

turbojet with a new compressor with increased overall pressure ratio and airflow, variable two-stage afterburner, and greater use of titanium. An unusual

Adenoid hypertrophy (2,734 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article

adenoids can become nearly the size of a ping pong ball and completely block airflow through the nasal passages. Even if enlarged adenoids are not substantial

Reach-in oven (96 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article

uniform temperature, and can use fans that circulate air, creating the airflow. Reach-in ovens can be used in numerous production and laboratory applications

Friction factor (73 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article

may refer to: Atkinson friction factor, a measure of the resistance to airflow of a duct Darcy friction factor, in fluid dynamics Fanning friction factor

Area rule (2,408 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article

transonic drag. At high-subsonic flight speeds, the local speed of the airflow can reach the speed of sound where the flow accelerates around the aircraft

Flettner rotor (751 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article

the direction perpendicular to both the long axis and the direction of airflow. The rotor sail is named after the German aviation engineer and inventor

Ejection seat (4,183 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article

injury, the difficulty of egress from a confined space, g forces, the airflow past the aircraft, and other factors. The first ejection seats were developed

High-volume low-speed fan (1,508 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article

convert the measured thrust to airflow. During the periodic review process, it was determined that the calculated airflow was too high; therefore this version

Chimney (3,651 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article

effect in chimneys: the gauges represent absolute air pressure and the airflow is indicated with light grey arrows. The gauge dials move clockwise with

Sailing (9,298 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article

wing with airflow attached to both surfaces; under the drag-predominant mode, the sail acts in a manner analogous to a parachute with airflow in detached

Thickness-to-chord ratio (440 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article

during takeoff and landing. The sweep stretches the chord as seen by the airflow, while still keeping the wetted area of the wing to a minimum. For practical

Roof flap (791 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article

and include canvas "parachutes" on their underside to further disrupt airflow when deployed. A race car's body is designed to optimize downforce, but

T3 Hypersonic wind tunnel (116 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article

hypersonic wind tunnel in Latin America. The tunnel is capable of producing airflow at speeds up to 25 times the speed of sound (Mach 25). It was fully constructed

Kamov Ka-26 (1,352 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article

with their powerful airflow.[citation needed] Hungarian Kamov operators claim that coaxial rotors of the Ka-26 creates an airflow which allows well-atomized

Surrogate model (1,856 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article

optimal airfoil shape for an aircraft wing, an engineer simulates the airflow around the wing for different shape variables (e.g., length, curvature

Biosafety level (5,611 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article

protective equipment. At higher biosafety levels, precautions may include airflow systems, multiple containment rooms, sealed containers, positive pressure