Depth
Term · Industrial and trades · MLC-T-IND-001663
The vertical distance from a reference point, such as the surface of the Earth or a specific datum, downwards into a structure or body of water. In aviation, this can refer to the vertical dimension of an aircraft component or the extent of a structural feature. For example, the depth of a wing spar affects its bending strength.
| Identifier | MLC-T-IND-001663 |
|---|---|
| Field | Industrial and trades |
| Subject | Aviation maintenance |
| See also | Focal depth |
| Translations | German: Pfeilhöhe; Spanish: profundidad; French: profondeur |
Record as JSON
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"id": "MLC-T-IND-001663",
"term": "Depth",
"field": "Industrial and trades",
"definition": "The vertical distance from a reference point, such as the surface of the Earth or a specific datum, downwards into a structure or body of water. In aviation, this can refer to the vertical dimension of an aircraft component or the extent of a structural feature. For example, the depth of a wing spar affects its bending strength.",
"subject": "Aviation maintenance",
"see_also": [
"focal depth"
],
"translations": {
"de": "Pfeilhöhe",
"es": "profundidad",
"fr": "profondeur"
},
"url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/industrial/depth/"
}
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