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angle of tilt [2 records]

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Record 1 2007-01-31

English

Subject field(s)
  • Spacecraft
  • Launching and Space Maneuvering
DEF

The angle at which a satellite orbit is tilted relative to the Earth's equator.

CONT

The 98.6° inclination angle will enable the satellite [RADARSAT-2] to provide frequent coverage of polar regions.

OBS

inclination angle: term officially approved by the RADARSAT-2 Terminology Approval Group (RTAG).

French

Domaine(s)
  • Engins spatiaux
  • Lancement et manœuvres dans l'espace
DEF

Angle entre le plan orbital et le plan de l'équateur.

CONT

Pour les orbites circulaires, l'angle d'inclinaison détermine les limites en latitude de la surface du globe survolées par le satellite : si l'orbite est directe (i 90°), la zone s'étend entre les parallèles i Nord et Sud; si l'orbite est rétrograde (90° i 180°), la zone survolée s'étend entre les parallèles 180°-i Nord et Sud; le survol des pôles impose une inclinaison i = 90°.

OBS

angle d'inclinaison : terme uniformisé par le Groupe de travail de la terminologie de RADARSAT-2 (GTTR).

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Naves espaciales
  • Lanzamiento y maniobras en el espacio
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Record 2 2002-08-30

English

Subject field(s)
  • Bearings and Bearing Systems (Mechanical Components)
DEF

A permissible angular displacement of the inner member relative to the outer member of a spherical plain bearing or rod end.

OBS

angle of tilt: term and definition standardized by ISO.

Key term(s)
  • tilt angle

French

Domaine(s)
  • Paliers, coussinets et roulements (Composants mécaniques)
DEF

Déplacement angulaire admissible de l'élément intérieur par rapport à l'élément extérieur d'une rotule lisse ou d'un embout.

OBS

angle de déversement : terme et définition normalisés par l'ISO.

Spanish

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