Add term for G-force

[Donna-Jones]

G-force is a way to measure rapid acceleration or deceleration commonly experienced by astronauts, pilots, race-car drivers and roller coaster riders. We measure g-force with the unit g, where one g equals the normal pull of gravity on Earth's surface above sea level. Basically, g-force is a way of comparing intense acceleration — in space, in the air or on land — to the regular, everyday acceleration we experience due to gravitational force. Acceleration due to gravity is 32 feet/second2 (9.8 meters/second2). An acceleration equal to the acceleration of gravity, 980.665 centimeter-second-squared, approximately 32.2 feet per second per second at sea level; used as a unit of stress measurement for bodies undergoing acceleration.

Motivation for adding term: G-force is a commonly used characteristic and performance parameter.

Preferred term label: Gee Measurement Unit

Synonyms: g (not to be confused with grams)

Citation or source for definition: HowStuffWorks. “What Is G-Force? How to Calculate G-Forces.” HowStuffWorks. N.p., 14 Sept. 2023. Web. https://science.howstuffworks.com/science-vs-myth/everyday-myths/question633.htm.

Parent term: Measurement Unit of Acceleration

Your contributor information: Donna Jones, donna.jones3@dodiis.mil

[alanruttenberg]

In the QUDT branch (issue #307) the IRI is http://qudt.org/vocab/unit/G