max Q en · NOUN
Etymology
From the abbreviation of maximum (max) and the formula for dynamic pressure (q /Q) q= tfrac 12,ρ,v².
Meanings
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(abbreviation, alt-of, uncountable, usually) Abbreviation of maximum dynamic pressure (the maximum pressure from aerodynamic forces experienced while traveling through the atmosphere).
alt of maximum dynamic pressure
- (uncountable, usually) The point at which dynamic pressure reaches its maximum level while traveling through the atmosphere.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| max-Q | alternative | lexicographic | |
| max q | alternative | lexicographic | |
| maximum-Q | alternative | lexicographic | |
| max Qs | Number=Plur | lexicographic | |
| maximum Q | alternative | lexicographic |