Mechanics glossary. 2013.
system — of forces Earth fixed axis system damped system linear vibrating system force system nonlinear vibrating system statically equivalent force systems tire axis system undamped system vehicle axis system … Mechanics glossary
Earth-fixed axis system — this system is a right hand orthogonal axis system fixed on the earth. The trajectory of the vehicle is described with respect to this earth fixed axis system. The x and y axes are in a horizontal plane and the z axis is directed downward … Mechanics glossary
vehicle acceleration — the vector quantity expressing the acceleration of a point in the vehicle relative to the Earth fixed axis system (x,y,z). The following motion variables are components of this vector, resolved with respect to the moving vehicle axis system:… … Mechanics glossary
vehicle velocity — the vector quantity expressing velocity of a point in the vehicle relative to the Earth fixed axis system (x,y,z). The following motion variables are components of this vector resolved with respect to the moving vehicle axis system (x,y,z) … Mechanics glossary
Axis & Allies Miniatures — is a miniature war gaming system including both a rule set and a line of collectible miniatures. The game is set in the World War II era with units representing individual vehicles and artillery or squads of infantry. The system was first… … Wikipedia
Axis & Allies Miniatures (land version) — is a miniature wargame that simulates tactical combat in World War II. Pieces represent infantry squads or fire teams, heavy weapons and their crews, individual vehicles and single aircraft. Each player, or team of players, controls one side. In… … Wikipedia
Vehicle extrication — is the process of removing a person from a vehicle that has been involved in a motor vehicle accident when conventional means of exit are impossible or unadvisable. This is typically accomplished by utilizing hydraulic tools, including the Jaws… … Wikipedia
Inertial navigation system — An Inertial Navigation System (INS) is a navigation aid that uses a computer and motion sensors to continuously track the position, orientation, and velocity (direction and speed of movement) of a vehicle without the need for external references … Wikipedia
Suspension (vehicle) — Suspension is the term given to the system of springs, shock absorbers and linkages that connects a vehicle to its wheels. Suspension systems serve a dual purpose – contributing to the car s handling and braking for good active safety and driving … Wikipedia
rocket and missile system — ▪ weapons system Introduction any of a variety of weapons systems that deliver explosive warheads to their targets by means of rocket propulsion. Rocket is a general term used broadly to describe a variety of jet propelled missiles… … Universalium
