| critical zone [`krid·ǝ·kǝl `zōn] FLUID MECHANICS In fluid flow, the area on a graph of the Reynolds number versus friction factor indicating unstable flow (Reynolds number 2000 to 4000) between laminar flow and the transition to turbulent flow. ORDNANCE Area over which a bombing plane in horizontal-flight or glide bombing must maintain straight flight so that the bombsight can be operated properly and bombs dropped accurately. |