directional stability

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Directional stability
Directional stability''' is the tendency of a moving body to align itself with the direction of motion.With the exception of spacecraft, vehicles generally have a recognisable front and rear and are designed so that the front points more or less in the direction of motion. Without this stability, they may tumble end over end, spin or orient themselves at a high angle of attack, even broadside on to the direction of motion. At high angles of attack, drag forces may become excessive, the vehicle may be impossible to control, or may even experience structural failure. In general, land, sea, air and underwater vehicles are designed to have a natural tendency to point in the direction of motion.
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DIRECTIONAL STABILITY
STABILITÀ DI ROTTA [AEREI]


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