Assist
91Gravity assist — In orbital mechanics and aerospace engineering, a gravitational slingshot, gravity assist or swing by is the use of the relative movement and gravity of a planet or other celestial body to alter the path and speed of a spacecraft, typically in… …
92Brake Assist — (BA or BAS) is a generic term for an automobile braking technology that increases braking pressure in an emergency situation.The first application was developed jointly by Daimler Benz and TRW/Lucas Verity. Research conducted in 1992 at the… …
93BMW Assist — Overview BMW Assist is a cellular based automotive roadside assistance service offered by BMW. BMW Assist is similar to GM s OnStar or Mercedes Benz TeleAid services as they both use the cellular network and Global Positioning telemetry to locate …
94Design assist — is the procurement method by which, prior to completion of design, a construction contract may be awarded on a best value basis pursuant to which a contractor provides design assistance to the architect or engineer of record through a design… …
95Neurally adjusted ventilatory assist — NAVA Neurally Adjusted Ventilatory Assist is a mode of mechanical ventilation. NAVA delivers assist in proportion to and in synchrony with the patient s respiratory efforts, as reflected by the Edi signal. This signal represents the electrical… …
96Forward assist — The forward assist on a rifle is a button, found commonly on M16 and AR 15 styled rifles, usually located near the bolt closure, that when hit will push the bolt carrier forward, ensuring that the bolt is locked. In order to ensure that the… …
97Ventricular assist device — A mechanical pump that takes over the function of the damaged ventricle of the heart and restores normal blood flow. Left ventricular assist devices were originally developed for patients with heart disease from which they were not expected to… …
98Operation Queensland Flood Assist — Part of 2010–2011 Queensland floods …
99Operation Yasi Assist — Part of Response to Severe Tropical Cyclone Yasi Type National emergency response contingency Location Cyclone affected areas of Queensland Planned by Emergency Management Queenslan …
100Payload Assist Module — PAM D with the Phoenix spacecraft. The Star 48 B engine is shown being spun, fired, yo yo de spun and jettisoned. SBS 3 satellite with PAM D stage inside the space shuttle …
