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noun
Abbreviation of maximum dynamic pressure (the maximum pressure from aerodynamic forces experienced while traveling through the atmosphere).
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: abbreviation, alt-of, uncountable, usually
Topics: aerospace, astronautics, business, engineering, natural-sciences, physical-sciences
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noun
The point at which dynamic pressure reaches its maximum level while traveling through the atmosphere.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: uncountable, usually
Topics: aerospace, astronautics, business, engineering, natural-sciences, physical-sciences
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noun
Alternative spelling of max Q.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: alt-of, alternative, uncountable, usually
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History
From the abbreviation of maximum (max) and the formula for dynamic pressure (q /Q) q= tfrac 12,ρ,v2.
