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ambient air temperature [2 records]

Record 1 2000-05-25

English

Subject field(s)
  • Thermodynamics
  • Atmospheric Physics
DEF

The temperature of the air surrounding a given object.

OBS

ambient temperature: term standardized by ISO.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Thermodynamique
  • Physique de l'atmosphère
DEF

Température de l'air entourant un objet donné.

OBS

température ambiante : terme normalisé par l'ISO et uniformisé par le Comité d'uniformisation de la terminologie aéronautique (CUTA) - Opérations aériennes.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Termodinámica
  • Física de la atmósfera
DEF

Temperatura del aire que rodea a un objeto dado.

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Record 2 1993-03-01

English

Subject field(s)
  • Motor Vehicles and Bicycles
  • Engines (Motor Vehicles)
CONT

This [Power Control Module] senses engine speed, intake manifold pressure and air temperature, ambient air temperature, coolant temperature, exhaust gas oxygen content, throttle position, vehicle speed, accessory load level, and brake operation to provide optimum balance conditions.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Véhicules automobiles et bicyclettes
  • Moteur (Véhicules automobiles)

Spanish

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