Investigating Safety Impacts of Energy Technologies on Airports and Aviation (2011) / Chapter Skim
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Glossary of Terms, Abbreviations, and Acronyms
Glossary of Terms, Abbreviations, and Acronyms
Pages 35-37
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It provides basic flight information, air traffic control procedures, and general instructional information concerning health, medical facts, factors affecting flight safety, accident and hazard reporting, and types of aeronautical charts and their use. Air-cooled condenser -- also referred to generically as dry cooling, an air-cooled condenser condenses exhaust steam from the steam turbine and returns condensate to the boiler without using cooling water.
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Specular reflection -- reflects a more concentrated type of light and occurs when the surface in question is smooth and polished Standard Terminal Automation Replacement System (STARS) -- a system jointly procured by the FAA and DoD to replace capacity-constrained, older technology systems at FAA and DOD terminal radar approach control facilities and associated towers.
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-- A machine that converts wind energy into electricity. Utility-scale -- refers to larger electricity generation units that typically transmit most if not all of the electricity generated to the electric grid.
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