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infrared scanner [2 records]

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Record 1 2007-01-31

English

Subject field(s)
  • Radar, Radio Guidance and Goniometry
  • Spacecraft
  • Remote Sensing
DEF

Any device which measures infrared radiation in the scanning mode.

OBS

infrared radiation: Electromagnetic radiation of wavelength from 700 nm to 1mm.

OBS

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

French

Domaine(s)
  • Radar, radioguidage et radiogoniométrie
  • Engins spatiaux
  • Télédétection
DEF

Tout dispositif qui mesure le rayonnement infrarouge par balayage.

OBS

[Le] rayonnement infrarouge [est un] rayonnement électromagnétique qui s'étend depuis la région visible du spectre jusqu'aux micro-ondes.

OBS

scanneur infrarouge : terme uniformisé par le Groupe de travail de la terminologie de RADARSAT-2 (GTTR).

Key term(s)
  • balayeur en infrarouge

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Guía radárica, radioguía y radiogoniometría
  • Naves espaciales
  • Teledetección
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Record 2 2007-01-26

English

Subject field(s)
  • Space Exploration Equipment and Tools
  • Spacecraft
CONT

... with sensory equipment such as special photographic film, infrared scanners and radar devices produce pictures so detailed they can show wind direction, measure oil spills and outline rock formations rich in minerals.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Équipement et outillage d'exploration spatiale
  • Engins spatiaux
CONT

Des satellites ou avions chargés d'équipement sensoriel, comme les films spéciaux, les déchiffreurs infrarouges et les appareils au radar, produisent des images tellement détaillées qu'on peut y lire la direction des vents, y mesurer les fuites d'huile et décrire les formations rocheuses riches en minéraux.

Spanish

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