Glossary
Navigating the complex world of aerospace can be daunting, especially when it comes to deciphering the industry's extensive list of abbreviations and technical terms. But fear not, we've compiled a comprehensive guide to help you make sense of it all.
From A to Z, this list of aerospace abbreviations and terms is your one-stop-shop for understanding the lingo used in this dynamic field. Whether you're an industry professional, a student, or simply curious about the aerospace industry, this resource will equip you with the knowledge you need to communicate effectively and stay ahead of the curve.
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N | Newton, unit of force (= 0.225 lbf) (SI) |
N/A | Not applicable |
also: | Not available |
NAAFI | Navy, Army and Air Force Institutes |
NAC | North Atlantic Council (NATO) |
also: | Naval Air Command (UK) |
NACA | National Advisory Committee for Aeronautics (US); NASA predeccessor |
NACES | Navy aircrew common ejection system (USN) |
NADC | Naval Air Development Center (USN) |
NADep | Naval Air Depot (USN) |
NADGE | NATO Air Defence Ground Environment |
NAEWF | NATO Airborne Early Warning Force |
NAF | Naval Air Facility (USN) |
NAFI | National Association of Flight Instructors |
NAS | Naval Air Station (USN) |
NASA | National Aeronautics and Space Administration (US) |
NASC | Naval Air Systems Command (USN) |
NATC | Naval Air Training Command (USN) |
also: | Naval Air Test Center (USN) |
NATO | North Atlantic Treaty Organization |
nav | Navigation |
nav/com | Navigation and communication |
navaid | Navigation aid |
NavEx | Navigation exercise |
Navstar | Navigation satellite timing and ranging (US); early name for GPS |
NAWC | Naval Air Warfare Center (USN) |
NBAA | National Business Aircraft Association (US) |
NBC | Nuclear, biological, chemical |
NCO | Non-commissioned officer |
NDB | Non-directional beacon; radio-navigational aid |
NDT | Non-destructive testing |
Newton | re: N |
NFO | Naval Flight Officer (USN) |
NFWS | Naval Fighter Weapon School (USN) |
NFZ | No-fly zone |
Ni-cd | Nickel-cadmium |
Nite-OP | Night imaging through electro-optics |
NLOS | Non-line-of-sight |
nm | Nautical mile (= 1.852 km = 1.151 statue mile = 6080 ft) |
NOAA | National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (US) |
NOE | Nap of the earth; helicopter or aircraft tactic using natural cover of trees, hills etc. |
noise footprint | Precisely defined area of ground around a runway, over which noise of an aircraft may not exceed a specified level during take-off and/or landing |
NORAD | North American Aerospace Defence Command (US) |
NOS | Night observation surveillance |
NOTAM | Notice to airmen; an advisory notice regarding the establishment, condition or change in any aeronautical facility, service, procedure or hazard |
Notar | No tail rotor (helicopter) |
NPT | Non-Proliferation Treaty |
NSA | National Security Agency (US) |
NTPS | Naval Test Pilot's School (USN, Patuxtent River) |
NVFR | Night visual flight rules |
NVG | Night vision goggles |
NVS | Night vision system |
also: | Noise vibration suppression |
NWC | Naval Weapon Center (USN) |