Propulsion laserLa propulsion par laser est un type de propulsion spatiale étudié depuis les années 1970 dans lequel l'énergie est fournie au véhicule spatial par un laser de forte puissance situé sur Terre ou dans l'espace. Les travaux sur ce mode de propulsion se sont développés en particulier dans le cadre du projet américain de la guerre des étoiles. Cette technologie est aujourd’hui envisagée dans la propulsion de microsatellites (comme le Lightcraft) ce qui en réduirait drastiquement le coût de mise en orbite.
Propulsion spatialethumb|alt=La propulsion spatiale est un champ continuel, des tests de fonctionnement des moteurs, comme ici celui du moteur principal de la navette spatiale, sont nécessaire avant chaque lancement.|Prise de vue en détail du Space Shuttle Main Engine durant un test au banc au John C. Stennis Space Center dans le comté de Hancock (Mississippi). La propulsion spatiale comprend tout système permettant d’accélérer un objet dans l'espace. Cela inclut les moyens de propulsion des véhicules spatiaux (fusées, satellites, sondes) ou les systèmes de commande d'attitude et d'orbite.
Acoustic quietingAcoustic quieting is the process of making machinery quieter by damping vibrations to prevent them from reaching the observer. Machinery vibrates, causing sound waves in air, hydroacoustic waves in water, and mechanical stresses in solid matter. Quieting is achieved by absorbing the vibrational energy or minimizing the source of the vibration. It may also be redirected away from the observer. One of the major reasons for the development of acoustic quieting techniques was for making submarines difficult to detect by sonar.
EarplugAn earplug is a device that is inserted in the ear canal to protect the user's ears from loud noises, intrusion of water, foreign bodies, dust or excessive wind. Since they reduce the sound volume, earplugs are often used to help prevent hearing loss and tinnitus (ringing of the ears). The first recorded mention of the use of earplugs is in the Greek tale Odyssey, wherein Odysseus's crew is warned about the Sirens that sing from an island they will sail past.
Anti-aircraft warfareAnti-aircraft warfare, counter-air, anti-air, AA guns, layered air defence or air defence forces is the battlespace response to aerial warfare, defined by NATO as "all measures designed to nullify or reduce the effectiveness of hostile air action". It includes surface based, subsurface (submarine launched), and air-based weapon systems, associated sensor systems, command and control arrangements, and passive measures (e.g. barrage balloons). It may be used to protect naval, ground, and air forces in any location.
Problem findingProblem finding means problem discovery. It is part of the larger problem process that includes problem shaping and problem solving. Problem finding requires intellectual vision and insight into what is missing. Problem finding plays a major role in application of creativity. Different terms have been used for problem finding in literature including problem discovery, problem formulation, problem identification, problem construction, and problem posing. It has been studied in many fields.
