max Q
nounEtymology From the abbreviation of maximum (max) and the formula for dynamic pressure (q /Q) q= tfrac 12,ρ,v².
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Aerospace, Astronautics, Business, Engineering, Natural sciences, Physical sciences Abbreviation, Usually Abbreviation of maximum dynamic pressure (the maximum pressure from aerodynamic forces experienced while traveling through the atmosphere).
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Aerospace, Astronautics, Business, Engineering, Natural sciences, Physical sciences Usually The point at which dynamic pressure reaches its maximum level while traveling through the atmosphere.