A Glossary of the Space Industry, Rockets, Satellites, and Outer Space
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Transmitters are necessary component parts of all electronic devices that communicate by radio, such as radio and television broadcasting stations, cell phones, walkie-talkies, wireless computer networks, Bluetooth enabled devices, garage door openers, two-way radios in aircraft, ships, spacecraft, radar sets and navigational beacons.
Deutsch: Transponder / Español: Transpondedor / Português: Transponder / Français: Transpondeur / Italiano: Transponder /
A transponder is a device on aircraft which uses radio frequencies to identify the aircraft on air traffic control radars.
In the aerospace context, transportation refers to the movement of people, goods, or materials from one location to another using aerospace systems, such as aircraft, spacecraft, or other aerospace vehicles. Transportation in the aerospace industry is often used for a variety of purposes, including the movement of passengers and cargo, the transportation of personnel and equipment for military or space exploration missions, and the transportation of scientific payloads or other specialized materials.
Deutsch: Reisender / Español: Viajero / Português: Viajante / Français: Voyageur / Italiano: Viaggiatore
In the Space industry context, a traveler typically refers to documentation or a person. When it refers to documentation, it is a set of records accompanying Hardware or Spacecraft components throughout the Manufacturing, Testing, and deployment processes. When referring to a person, it describes astronauts or space tourists traveling to and from space.
Deutsch: Behandlung / Español: Tratamiento / Português: Tratamento / Français: Traitement / Italiano: Trattamento
Treatment in the space industry refers to the processes or methods applied to materials, components, or systems to prepare them for use in space applications. This includes enhancing properties like durability, thermal resistance, and radiation shielding or addressing contamination and wear. Treatment is a critical step to ensure the reliability and performance of space systems under extreme environmental conditions.
Deutsch: Dreizack / Español: Tridente / Português: Tridente / Français: Trident / Italian: Tridente
Trident in the Space industry context refers to the NASA mission concept aimed at exploring Neptune's largest moon, Triton. This mission concept focuses on studying the unique characteristics of Triton, including its surface, atmosphere, and potential subsurface Ocean, to gain insights into the formation and Evolution of Celestial bodies in the outer solar system.
Deutsch: Technologiereifegradstufe (TRL) / Español: Nivel de Madurez Tecnológica (TRL) / Português: Nível de Maturidade Tecnológica (TRL) / Français: Niveau de maturité technologique (TRL) / Italiano: Livello di Maturità Tecnologica (TRL) /
TRL stands for Technology Readiness Level. In the aerospace context, TRL is a Scale used to evaluate the maturity and readiness of a technology for a specific application or environment. The TRL scale ranges from TRL 1 (basic principles observed and reported) to TRL 9 (actual system "flight proven" through successful mission operations).
In the aerospace context, the troposphere is the lowest layer of the Earth's atmosphere. It extends from the Earth's surface up to about 8-20 kilometers (5-12 miles) depending on the location and time of year.
Deutsch: Fachwerk / Español: Celosía / Português: Treliça / Français: Treillis / Italiano: Traliccio
A truss in the Space industry is a structural framework composed of interconnected elements designed to support loads and provide rigidity. Trusses are essential components in Spacecraft and space stations, providing structural integrity, stability, and support for various systems and modules.
Deutsch: Turbine / Español: Turbina / Português: Turbina / Français: Turbine / Italiano: Turbina
Turbine in the Space industry context refers to a rotary mechanical Device that extracts Energy from a fluid flow—such as gas or Liquid—and converts it into mechanical energy to drive other components or systems. Turbines are integral to Rocket Engines, spacecraft power systems, and testing facilities, enabling the generation or transmission of energy in high-Performance space operations.
Turbofan engines have emerged as a dominant force, propelling both commercial and military aircraft to new heights of efficiency and performance. These remarkable propulsion systems have revolutionized air travel, offering a compelling combination of power, fuel efficiency, and reduced noise compared to their predecessors.
A turbopump is a mechanical device that is used to deliver a high-pressure fluid, such as fuel, to a propulsion system, such as a rocket engine. A turbopump consists of a Turbine, a Pump, and a shaft that connects the two. The turbine is driven by a power source, such as a gas generator or a turbine engine, and the pump is used to pressurize the fluid and deliver it to the propulsion system.
English: Turbulence / Deutsch: Turbulenz / Español: Turbulencia / Português: Turbulência / Français: Turbulence / Italiano: Turbolenza /
Turbulence is commonly observed in everyday phenomena such as surf, fast flowing rivers, billowing storm clouds, or smoke from a chimney, and most fluid flows occurring in nature or created in engineering applications are turbulent.
Deutsch: zweistufig / Español: de dos etapas / Português: de dois estágios / Français: à deux étages / Italian: a due stadi
Two-stage in the Space industry refers to a rocket design that uses two separate Propulsion stages to deliver payloads into space. This design enhances efficiency and allows for greater payload capacity by shedding Weight as the rocket ascends, with each stage having its own engines and Propellant.
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