Partial Node

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Partial Node

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A point, line, or surface in a standing wave system where some characteristic of the wave field has a minimum amplitude differing from zero. </dd>
The appropriate modifier should be used with the words partial node to signify the type that is intended; e.g., displacement partial node, velocity partial node, pressure partial node. </dd>

References

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