Aerial

{
  "id": "MLC-T-IND-000107",
  "term": "Aerial",
  "field": "Industrial and trades",
  "definition": "A structure designed to transmit or receive radio waves, forming a transducer that converts electrical signals into electromagnetic waves or vice versa. In aviation, these are mounted on the exterior of an aircraft to facilitate communication, navigation, and surveillance systems. Their design and placement are carefully engineered to minimize drag and interference with other aircraft systems.",
  "subject": "Aviation maintenance",
  "see_also": [
    "aerial ladder"
  ],
  "references": [
    "aerial - definition and meaning (Wordnik)"
  ],
  "translations": {
    "de": "Luftfahrt",
    "es": "aéreo",
    "fr": "aérien"
  },
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/industrial/aerial/"
}