Divergence

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Divergence

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1. The expansion or spreading out of a vector field; also a precise measure thereof. </dd>
In mathematical discussion divergence is considered to include convergence, i.e., negative divergence. </dd>
2. A static instability of a lifting surface or of a body on a vehicle wherein the aerodynamic loads tending to deform the surface or body are greater than the elastic restoring forces. [[/a>|/a> ]]

References

This article is based on NASA's Dictionary of Technical Terms for Aerospace Use