max Q
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Etymology edit
From the abbreviation of maximum (max) and the formula for dynamic pressure (q) .
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max Q (usually uncountable, plural max Qs)
- (astronautics) Abbreviation of maximum dynamic pressure (the maximum pressure from aerodynamic forces experienced while traveling through the atmosphere).
- (astronautics) The point at which dynamic pressure reaches its maximum level while traveling through the atmosphere.