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integral stator
machining and/or etching, or by forging and machining,
to finished shape.
integral stator Fabricating a section [typically
containing six to eight vanes] of the turbine HP stator ring
as a monolithic extension of a flame tube.
integral tank Tank formed by coating aircraft structure
with sealant.
integrated acoustic structure Noise-absorbent structures
forming load-bearing part of main structure.
integrated aeroplane One in which single shape (eg
Gothic delta with no separate fuselage) serves all functions,
with no demarcation between parts.
integrated cargo carrier Unpressurized payload carrier
fitting cargo bay of Shuttle.
integrated circuit Microelectronic device fabricated by
successive etching, doping etc of single-crystal (usually
silicon) substrate.
integrated communications control Switches audio
paths, controls and displays 40 channels of NVM, formats
synthesized alerts and provides for antenna selection and
Bite.
integrated decision support tool Used in CDM to bring
critical National Airspace System status and traffic
management data together, graphics offering what-if
capability.
integrated drive generator Electric generator (alternator)
made as one unit with CSD to give constant-frequency
output.
integrated dynamic system Combination of helicopter
rotor hub, main transmission, swash plates, control
system and hydraulic servos into single unit (MBB).
integrated electronic standby instrument Solid-state
replacement for pneumatic airspeed, altitude and horizon.
integrated flight system Computer-linked FCS and
panel displays which to a large degree relieve pilot of need
to exercise judgement [arguable definition].
integrated flight test Current [1990–2020] meaning is to
demonstrate identification and tracking of ICBM targets
in space.
integrated flight training One meaning is ab initio use of
flight instruments.
integrated instrumentation display Combines engine,
transmission, accessory systems, rotor track/balance and
vibration monitoring plus caution/warning.
Integrated Modular Avionics In the early years of the
new Century IMA is the latest stage reached in avionics
packaging. LRUs are replaced by uniform narrow
modules in an integrated pack, sharing common power
supplies. First used in the Lockheed Martin F-22, IMA
saves space and power [and thus heat generation], and
makes possible greater redundancy [e.g., in computer
power].
integrated power unit APU plus IDG.
integrated sensor suite Usually means EO/IR.
integrated servoactuator Flight-control power unit with
integral failure-correction and only electric [or other]
valve inputs, devoid of mechanical input from pilot.
integrated spar inspection system Pressurizing the interior
of a helicopter main-rotor blade so that leakage
reveals the presence of a crack.
integrated surveillance system TCAS, TAWS and
weather radar with PWTD.
integrating accelerometer Accelerometer whose output
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signal is first or second-order integration with respect to
time (viz velocity or position).
integrating circuit Electronic circuit whose function is to
integrate (mathematically) one variable with respect to
another (usually time).
integrating flowmeter Shows not only rate of flow of
fuel, or other consumable, but also quantity [mass]
consumed, or remaining.
integration Assembly of stages, boosters and payloads
of spacecraft (post-* normally means after mating of
payloads).
integrator 1 Device, usually digital, for giving numerical
approximation to integration (mathematical).
2 Mechanical latch for devices such as an escape slide
or brake chute enabling ground engineers to open up for
routine maintenance.
integrity Validity of structure or system, functioning in
design role after suffering damage; usually, but not
always, a mechanical quality associated with avoiding
mechanical breakup. Loosely, resistance to failure.
integrity beacon landing system Combines DGPS with
ground-based pseudolites to give accuracy 10 cm
(ESTOL).
intelligent missile Vague popular concept normally
taken to mean self-homing.
Intelsat International Telecommunications Satellite
Organization.
intensive flying Purpose is to log flight hours on
new equipment at maximum rate under operational
conditions.
intensive student area Regions of US airspace where IFR
flight is restricted.
Inter Intermittent, also INTMT.
interaction parameter Basic measure of relative
dominance of fluid motion or magnetic field in MHD and
plasma physics.
interactive computer One capable of progressive
dialogue with human operator, via displays and lightpen
or other method.
intercalation Insertion of chemical compounds in
plasma layers between planes of base material such as
graphite to enhance electrical conductivity.
intercase Intermediate case.
interception 1 Flight manoeuvre to effect closure upon
another aircraft or spacecraft.
2 To capture and hold desired flight condition (eg,
VOR radial or ILS).
interceptor 1 Aircraft or spacecraft designed to intercept,
and if necessary destroy, others.
2 Small hinged strip to block local airflow, esp. between
slat and wing or immediately to rear of slat, operated on
one wing only by applying aileron.
intercept point Computed location in space towards
which vehicle (eg interceptor aircraft or spacecraft) is
vectored.
interchanger Variable gearbox in one axis of powered
flight-control system.
intercom Communication system within aircraft using
crew headsets or loudspeakers but without any radio
emission.
interconnectors Tubes conveying flame from each gasturbine
combustor primary zone to neighbour [in US
called flame tube, which has different meaning in UK].
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