1. EDL - Noun
2. EDL - Proper noun
(UK politics) Initialism of English Defence League.
(European politics) Initialism of European Defence League.
Initialism of European Day of Languages.
EDL (plural EDLs)
(space flight) Abbreviation of entry, descent, landing. (a phase of planetfall)
Electrodeless discharge lamps Electrodeless discharge lamps (EDL) contain a small quantity of the analyte as a metal or a salt in a quartz bulb together with an inert gas, typically argon gas, at low pressure. Source: Internet
In addition, the funds allocated to various state sectors for the payment of utilities bills did not necessarily always end up being put towards its intended use, thereby racking up considerable debts to the state electricity utility EDL. Source: Internet
The wall panelling in this space, along with the kitchen-dining island and the dresser in the master bedroom are made of Fenix NTM from EDL. Source: Internet
Maximum bluntness (minimum ballistic coefficient) also yields a minimal terminal velocity at maximum altitude (very important for Mars EDL, but detrimental for military RVs). Source: Internet
The emission from an EDL is higher than that from an HCL, and the line width is generally narrower, but EDLs need a separate power supply and might need a longer time to stabilize. Source: Internet
Technologies and procedures allowing the controlled atmospheric entry, descent and landing of spacecraft are collectively abbreviated as EDL. Source: Internet