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aerothermodynamics

aerothermodynamics

9.9
The study of how heat and moving air change objects at high speed
  • noun
  • /ˌɛəroʊθərmoʊˈdaɪnæmɪks/
  • Specialized
: aerotermodinámica
  • The study of aerothermodynamics is vital for engineers designing high-speed aircraft.

Examples

  • It was decided to focus the group on turbomachinery, although the purview of the Aerothermodynamics Discipline is slightly more comprehensive to include all engine flows.

    Academic text (2009)

  • It was anticipated that the group would be a forum for the exchange of the latest ideas in the Aerothermodynamics Discipline and a method to inform the project of the critical needs in this area.

    Academic text (2009)

  • L: JUNE 6-7, 2009 L: Gas Turbine Aerothermodynamics & Performance Modeling Short Course

    Academic text (2009)

  • By analyzing aerothermodynamics, scientists aim to enhance jet engine performance.

  • Knowledge of aerothermodynamics is crucial for developing faster rockets and vehicles.

Synonyms

aerodynamics
vsaerothermodynamics
  • Specialized
11 6.2

The study of how air moves and affects things like planes and cars

adds heat effects and nearby heating at high speeds
aeromechanics
vsaerothermodynamics
  • Specialized
9.8

A branch of science that studies how air moves and affects things like aircraft or wind turbines

includes heat effects and focuses on high speed thermal interaction

Surface Forms

aerothermodynamics singular
aerothermodynamics plural

Morphology

aerothermodynamics = thermodynamics (semi-transparent) = aero + thermo + dynamics

The word is formed transparently by adding aero- to thermodynamics to specify heat and motion in air or atmospheric flow.

Etymology

Aerothermodynamics joins aero- 'air', thermo- 'heat', and dynamics 'movement or force', like the 'aero' in aeroplane and the 'thermo' in thermometer. So, it means the study of how heat and moving air affect objects, especially at high speeds.