Comp. has various meanings in the Aviation category. Discover the full forms, definitions, and usage contexts of Comp. in Aviation.
A structure or an entity made up of distinct components. OR a complex material, such as fiberglass, in which two or more distinct, structurally complementary substances, especially glasses and polymers, combine to produce structural or functional properties not present in any individual components. A composite material is defined as a combination of two or more materials that results in better properties than when the individual components are used alone.
AviationAn internal space separated by bulkheads or plating.
AviationTechnically, a computer is a programmable machine. This means it can execute a programmed list of instructions and respond to new instructions that it is given. Today, however, the term is most often used to refer to the desktop and laptop computers that most people use. When referring to a desktop model, the term "computer" technically only refers to the computer itself -- not the monitor, keyboard, and mouse.
AviationIn ship construction, is a restoration of strength lost by a member or members being pierced or otherwise weakened. Recompense for a loss sustained. Magnetic adjustment of mariner's compass
AviationCompass is a digital or analogue display that indicates the direction a vehicle is facing. The magnetic compass is used to obtain the direction of the earth's magnetic field at a point. In its simplest form consists of a magnetised needle pivoted at its centre so that it is free to move in a horizontal plane. OR A compass is a scientific instrument that tells the user the direction of magnetic north.
AviationA comparator is a device that accepts two analog inputs, compares the inputs, and produces a binary output that is a function of which input is higher. If the non-inverting (+) input is greater than the inverting (-) input, then the output goes high. If the inverting (-) input is greater than the non-inverting (+) input, then the output goes low. When described that way, the comparator resembles a 1-bit ADC. A simple comparator can be achieved using an op amp without negative feedback. Its high voltage gain enables it to resolve very small differences in input voltage. But op amps used this way are generally slower than comparators and lack special features, such as hysteresis and internal references. Application Note 886: Selecting the Right Comparator goes into more details on how comparators work, their specifications, common comparator features, and how to select a comparator that best fits your needs.
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