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This sixth edition of ASA’s Dictionary of Aeronautical Terms is more than a lexicon; it explains as well as defines over 11,000 accurate, aviation-specific terms and includes nearly 500 illustrations and four appendices.
Unlike conventional aeronautical dictionaries, the Dictionary of Aviation defines vocabulary often found in conjunction with the purely technical terms as well as the technical terms themselves.
The following list includes terms that are in use in the aviation and public health sectors that may potentially be used with different meanings in each sector. Definitions have been extracted from relevant International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO)
Aviation Medicine is a medical specialty which combines aspects of preventive, occupational, environmental and clinical medicine with the physiology and psychology of man in flight.
The branch of medical specialization that focuses on the health of air crews and passengers in aircraft and space vehicles and their support personnel. Aerospace medicine emphasizes applied physiology and physiological adaptation to changes in atmospheric pressure and gravitational forces.
The seventh edition of ASA’s Dictionary of Aeronautical Terms is more than a lexicon; it explains as well as defines over 12,000 accurate, aviation-specific terms and includes nearly 500 illustrations and four appendices.
Terms used in the dictionary reflect the diverse and international nature of the aerospace industry. Also included are brief explanations of aerospace materials and organizations. Terms specific to manufacturers, airlines, and armed forces are avoided.
