Glossary T

Deutsch: Flugbahn / Español: Trayectoria / Português: Trajetória / Français: Trajectoire / Italiano: Traiettoria /

In the Space industry context, a trajectory refers to the path that a Spacecraft or any object in Space follows as it travels under the influence of gravitational forces and other physical factors. Trajectories are crucial for space missions, determining the course of satellites, manned spacecraft, and other space vehicles from launch to their intended destination, whether it's orbiting the Earth, landing on another planet, or venturing into deep space.

Transceiver in the space industry context refers to a combined transmitter and receiver unit used for communication between Spacecraft, satellites, rovers, and Ground control stations. These devices play a critical role in establishing and maintaining communication links that enable the exchange of data, commands, and telemetry in space missions. Transceivers are designed to operate in the harsh conditions of space, providing reliable and efficient communication across vast distances. In this article, we will explore the significance of transceivers in the space industry, provide examples of their use in space missions, and discuss similar concepts related to space communication equipment.

Deutsch: Wandler / Español: Transductor / Português: Transdutor / Français: Transducteur / Italiano: Trasduttore

A transducer in the Space industry is a device that converts one form of Energy into another. This conversion is Critical for various applications, including Data Acquisition, instrumentation, and control systems in spacecraft and Satellite operations. Transducers enable the measurement and monitoring of physical quantities, such as temperature, pressure, and acceleration, by converting these physical phenomena into electrical signals that can be analyzed and processed.

Deutsch: Transliteration / Español: Transliteración / Português: Transliteração / Français: Translittération / Italiano: Traslitterazione

Transliteration in the space industry context refers to the systematic conversion of text from one writing system (script) to another, typically to facilitate communication, standardisation, and data exchange across different linguistic and cultural backgrounds. Unlike translation, which conveys meaning, transliteration aims to represent the sounds or letters of the original word as accurately as possible in a different script, often without regard for the word's meaning. This is particularly crucial in an international field like space exploration, where collaboration involves numerous countries with diverse languages and scripts.

In the aerospace context, transmission refers to the system of gears, shafts, and other mechanical components that transmit power from the aircraft's engine to the propellers, wheels, or other propulsion system.

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.

Triton is the largest natural satellite of Neptune and it is of significant interest in the aerospace context because of its unique geology, atmosphere and potential for having a subsurface ocean.

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).

A trolley is a small, wheeled vehicle that is used to transport goods or people from one place to another. In the aerospace context, trolleys are often used to transport equipment, tools, and supplies within an aircraft or aerospace facility.

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 turboprop is a Turbine engine that drives an aircraft propeller. A turboprop consists of an intake, reduction gearbox, compressor, Combustor, turbine, and a propelling nozzle.

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.