CAV

revolution speed of a hard disk that does not change according to the location of data on the disk (as opposed to CLV in which the speed is faster on the inner tracks)

CAV may refer to:CAV Diesel Systems - A former company designing and developing Diesel Systems and heavy duty electrics of the automotive industry.Cavalry, a term that is often used for military units that fill the traditional horse-borne light cavalry roles of scouting, screening, skirmishing and raiding.Cercle des Amateurs de VinClarion Municipal Airport (IATA airport code: CAV) in Clarion, Iowa, United StatesComputer Aided VerificationConstant air volume -- a type of heating, ventilating, and air-conditioning (HVAC) systemConstant Angular Velocity -- as opposed to Constant Linear Velocity (CLV) or Standard Play Laserdisc formatConsumer Affairs VictoriaX-41 Common Aero Vehicle - a part of FALCON projectCombat Assault Vehicle The primary military unit in the miniatures wargame CAV, produced by Reaper Miniatures. Continuing Assessment Visit - A follow-up audit by a certification body, typically a year after the initial assessment.
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Antonio José Cavanilles (January 16, 1745 - May 4, 1804) was the leading Spanish taxonomic botanist of the 18th century. He named many plants, particularly from Oceania, his name is abbreviated as Cav. on botanical records; for example, Aristida pallens Cav.Cavanilles was born in Valencia, Spain. He lived in Paris from 1777 to 1781, where he followed careers as a clergyman and a botanist. From Paris he moved to Madrid, and was director of the Botanic Garden and Professor of botany from 1801 to 1804. He died in Madrid in 1804.
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Kt., Knight (honorary nonhereditary rank)

cavalry, troops that serve on horseback

Constant Angular Velocity