approach velocity
[/əˈproʊtʃ vəˈlɒsəti/]
nounpl: approach velocities
velocidade de aproximação
1. The speed at which an object or aircraft moves toward a target, landing zone, or reference point
The pilot adjusted the approach velocity before landing the aircraft.
O piloto ajustou a velocidade de aproximação antes de pousar a aeronave.
2. In physics and engineering, the relative velocity of one body approaching another
The approach velocity of the spacecraft toward the space station was carefully calculated.
A velocidade de aproximação da nave espacial em relação à estação espacial foi cuidadosamente calculada.
3. In ballistics and collision studies, the speed at which a projectile or moving object approaches its target
The impact force depends on the approach velocity of the vehicle.
A força do impacto depende da velocidade de aproximação do veículo.
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