6. Glossary
Cryogenic
Relating to very low temperatures (below approximately −150 °C), as well as the technologies, materials, or phenomena associated with them.
Cryotechnics; cryotechnic
All techniques used to manipulate extreme cold.
Dihydrogen; dihydrogen
Molecular form of the element hydrogen that exists in a gaseous state and under conditions of use as an aviation fuel. Dihydrogen can be cooled below its condensation point, which is 20.28 kelvins (−252.87 °C) at atmospheric pressure of 101,325 Pa. It is then called liquid hydrogen (LH2).
Turboprop engine; turboprop
Propulsion system powered by a combustion turbine, with main thrust provided by the rotation of a multi-blade propeller.
Airframe
The entire structure of the aircraft, excluding the engines. This is the "body" of the aircraft, on which all other components (propulsion, instruments,...
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