Delta-v

{
  "id": "MLC-T-IND-001640",
  "term": "Delta-v",
  "field": "Industrial and trades",
  "definition": "A measure of the change in velocity that a spacecraft or aircraft can achieve, representing its propulsive capability. It is calculated as a scalar value and quantifies the total 'effort' required for a particular maneuver, such as launching into orbit, changing orbital altitude, or performing a course correction. The required delta-v for a mission is a key factor in determining the necessary amount of propellant.",
  "subject": "Aviation maintenance",
  "translations": {
    "de": "Delta-v",
    "es": "delta-v",
    "fr": "delta-v"
  },
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/industrial/delta-v/"
}