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flame deflector |
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flame deflector [′flām di‚flek·tər]
(aerospace engineering) In a vertical launch, any of variously designed obstructions that intercept the hot gases of the rocket engine so as to deflect them away from the ground or from a structure. In a captive test, an elbow in the exhaust conduit or flame bucket that deflects the flame into the open. Want to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit the webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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