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umbilical connections [əm′bil·ə·kəl kə′nek·shənz]
(aerospace engineering) Electrical and mechanical connections to a launch vehicle prior to lift off; the umbilical tower adjacent to the vehicle on the launch pad supports these connections which supply electrical power, control signals, data links, propellant loading, high pressure gas transfer, and air conditioning. 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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