Ram air
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Ram air refers to the principle of using the airflow created by a moving object for power. The term may also refer to any of the following:
- ParafoilParafoilA parafoil is a nonrigid airfoil with an aerodynamic cell structure which is inflated by the wind. Ram-air inflation forces the parafoil into a classic wing cross-section. Parafoils are most commonly constructed out of ripstop nylon....
s, also called ram air parachutes, non-rigid airfoils inflated by wind - Pontiac "Ram Air" Engines -- a line of performance oriented engines developed in the 1960's and 1970's by General Motors' Pontiac Motor Division
- Ram-air intakeRam-air intakeA ram-air intake is any intake design which uses the dynamic air pressure created by vehicle motion to increase the static air pressure inside of the intake manifold on an engine, thus allowing a greater massflow through the engine and hence increasing engine power.The ram air intake works by...
-- an air intake system that aids in engine performance and cooling, commonly used on aircraft and other high-performance vehicles- Short ram air intakeShort ram air intakeThe short ram air intake is a form of aftermarket air intake for automobiles with internal combustion engines.It basically replaces the OEM air intake with a short metal pipe and a conical air filter inside the engine bay...
-- a smaller, aftermarket version of ram-air intakes, commonly used on automobiles
- Short ram air intake
- Ram air turbineRam air turbineA ram air turbine is a small turbine that is connected to a hydraulic pump, or electrical generator, installed in an aircraft and used as a power source...
-- a propeller used by aircraft to generate power - RamAir a student radio station at the University of Bradford.