01 |
Aerodynamics |
Flight characteristics and problems of full-scale or model aircraft and their components as they are affected by the dynamics of air; Flight testing and wind tunnel testing. Includes theoretical and experimental aerodynamics as applied to missiles, See 16/02/01, Guided Missile Dynamics, Configurations and Control Surfaces. For the behavior of spacecraft in air, see 22/03, Spacecraft Trajectories and Reentry. For the aerodynamics of ground structures, see 13/13, Structural Engineering and Building Technology. |
02 |
Military Aircraft Operations |
Military aircraft operations such as takeoff Operations and landing, air traffic, all weather and night flight, taxiing, approach, and inflight refueling; Flight safety; Ground safety; Aviation accident studies; Aircraft simulators and training devices. For missile operations, see Field 16, Guided Missile Technology. For spacecraft operations, See Field 22, Space Technology. For navigation and air traffic control, see 17/07/03, Air Navigation and Guidance. |
03 |
Aircraft |
Design, production, and maintenance of aircraft, aircraft components, and aircraft equipment; Structural studies of complete aircraft components such as airframes, bodies, and wings. Airworthiness; Crashworthiness; Aircraft damage assessment and vulnerability studies; effects of gunfire and blast on aircraft and flight equipment. For civilian aircraft, See 01/03/09, Civilian Aircraft. For specific types of aircraft, See subgroups 01/03/01 - 01/03/12. See also Field 16, Guided Missile Technology and Field 22, Space Technology. |
03/01 |
Helicopters |
Includes attack helicopters. For civilian helicopters, See 01/03/09, Civilian Aircraft. |
03/02 |
Bombers |
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03/03 |
Attack and Fighter Aircraft |
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03/04 |
Patrol and Reconnaissance Aircraft |
Includes observation aircraft. |
03/05 |
Transport Aircraft |
Includes tanker aircraft. |
03/06 |
Training Aircraft |
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03/07 |
V/STOL |
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03/08 |
Gliders and Parachutes |
Includes paragliders and kites, for both military and civilian applications. |
03/09 |
Civilian Aircraft |
Does not include aircraft modified for military use. |
03/10 |
Pilotless Aircraft R.P.V.; Drones. |
Includes full size aircraft when configured as drones. |
03/11 |
Lighter-than-air Aircraft |
Airships, blimps, dirigibles, balloons, for both civilian and military applications. |
03/12 |
Research and Experimental Aircraft |
Includes aerospace aircraft. |
04 |
Flight Control and Instrumentation |
Instruments, sensors, displays and recorders necessary for control and monitoring the flight of an aircraft; Cockpit and cabin display devices and onboard checkout systems; Onboard navigation display devices; Automatic pilots; Stability and control systems; Boundary layer control systems; Dynamic and static control devices. If the application of a flight control system is apparent, see the field where the application is treated. For devices used to compute flight times and headings, See 17/07/03, Air Navigation and Guidance. |
05 |
Terminal Flight Facilities |
Airports; Military air bases; Runways; Hangars; Ground refueling systems; Heliports; Aircraft handling and maintenance equipment; Taxiways; Parking aprons; Crash and fire facilities. For air traffic control systems, See 17/07/03, Air Navigation and Guidance. |
06 |
Commercial and General Aviation |
Civil aircraft operations, as described in 01/02. Also includes civil airport passenger and vehicle traffic studies. |