Mechanics glossary. 2013.
velocity — 1) a vector quantity equal to the rate that position changes with time 2) velocity of a point in a vibrating system is the time rate of change of its displacement. ambient wind velocity forward velocity impact velocity lateral velocity… … Mechanics glossary
Velocity Games — is an internationally recognized action sports event founded in Texas in 2003 and considered the most publicized windsports event in the nation, by Kiteatlas.com. The five day event is held annually on Memorial Day Weekend in Corpus Christi,… … Wikipedia
velocity — 1550a, from L. velocitatem (nom. velocitas) swiftness, speed, from velox (gen. velocis) swift, of uncertain origin, perhaps related to vehere carry (see VEHICLE (Cf. vehicle)), or from the same root as vegetable (see VIGIL (Cf. vigil)) … Etymology dictionary
velocity — /veuh los i tee/, n., pl. velocities. 1. rapidity of motion or operation; swiftness; speed: a high wind velocity. 2. Mech. the time rate of change of position of a body in a specified direction. 3. the rate of speed with which something happens;… … Universalium
launch vehicle — Aerospace. a rocket used to launch a spacecraft or satellite into orbit or a space probe into space. [1955 1960] * * * Rocket system that boosts a spacecraft into Earth orbit or beyond Earth s gravitational pull. A wide variety of launch vehicles … Universalium
Escape velocity — In physics, escape velocity is the speed where the kinetic energy of an object is equal to the magnitude of its gravitational potential energy, as calculated by the equation,:U g = frac{ Gm 1m 2}{r}.It is commonly described as the speed needed to … Wikipedia
Combat Vehicle Reconnaissance (Tracked) — Scorpion/Scimitar recognition guide Type Reconnaissance Anti–tank Armoured personnel carrier Ambulance Command and control … Wikipedia
Low-energy vehicle — A Low energy vehicle is any type of vehicle that uses less energy than a regular petroleum fuel vehicle. Higher efficiency can be achieved by changing the vehicle s design, and/or by modifying its powertrain. Energy consumption as low as 5 12.5… … Wikipedia
Amphibious vehicle — An amphibious vehicle (or simply amphibian), is a vehicle or craft, that is a means of transport, viable on land as well as on water just like an amphibian.This definition applies equally to any land and water transport, small or large, powered… … Wikipedia
Autonomous underwater vehicle — Picture taken from the HSV Swift by an employee of Bluefin Robotics Corporation during a US Navy exercise … Wikipedia
