rudder angle

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• rudder angle — noun : the acute angle between the rudder and the fore and aft line of a ship or airplane …   Useful english dictionary

• Angle of attack — In this diagram, the black lines represent the flow of a fluid around a two dimensional airfoil shape. The angle α is the angle of attack. Angle of attack (AOA, α, Greek letter alpha) is a term used in fluid dynamics to describe the angle between …   Wikipedia

• Angle brace — Brace Brace, n. [OF. brace, brasse, the two arms, embrace, fathom, F. brasse fathom, fr. L. bracchia the arms (stretched out), pl. of bracchium arm; cf. Gr. ?.] 1. That which holds anything tightly or supports it firmly; a bandage or a prop.… …   The Collaborative International Dictionary of English

• Balanced rudder — The balanced rudder was an innovation in warship construction first used in HMS Bellerophon , which was launched in 1865.OverviewIn ships previous to the Bellerophon , whether military or civilian and whether driven by power or by sail, the… …   Wikipedia

• Schilling Rudder — A Schilling Rudder is a specific type of profiled rudder used on certain boats and ships. See RudderThe Schilling ConceptThe Schilling Profile is designed improve the effectiveness of the rudder and manoeuvrability of the craft, especially at… …   Wikipedia

• Stick and Rudder — Stick and Rudder: An Explanation of the Art of Flying is a book written in 1944 by Wolfgang Langewiesche, describing how airplanes fly and how they should be flown by pilots. It has become a standard reference text for aviators.Overview Stick and …   Wikipedia

• bow rudder — /bow/ (in canoeing) a technique in which a paddler in the bow holds the paddle at an angle from the side of the bow, using it as a rudder to steer. * * * …   Universalium

• double-hinged rudder — A rudder with an additional hinge, near the mid chord for maximum effectiveness at low speeds, with a large camber and total angle …   Aviation dictionary

• bow rudder — noun Etymology: bow (V) 1. : one of the forward diving rudders of a submarine usually used in plural 2. : a steering stroke that is used by a bow paddler to turn a canoe sharply and is executed by bracing the shaft of the paddle against the… …   Useful english dictionary

• full rudder — noun : the maximum angle with the keel to which the rudder of a boat may be moved …   Useful english dictionary

• Helmsman — at the wheel. A professional helmsman maintains a steady course, properly executes all rudder orders, and communicates to the officer on the bridge utilizing navigational terms relating to ship s heading and steering. A helmsman relies upon… …   Wikipedia