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BRILLANCE [11 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2016-03-07
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Metallography
- Lighting
- Calorimetry
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- brightness
1, record 1, English, brightness
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
An imprecise term for the ability of a surface to reflect light. 2, record 1, English, - brightness
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Métallographie
- Éclairage
- Calorimétrie
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- brillance
1, record 1, French, brillance
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Terme imprécis pour caractériser la capacité d'une surface à réfléchir la lumière. 2, record 1, French, - brillance
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2011-11-17
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Scientific Measurements and Analyses
- Optics
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- luminance
1, record 2, English, luminance
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- brightness 2, record 2, English, brightness
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
At a point on the surface of a source, in a given direction, ratio of the luminous intensity, in the given direction, of an element of the surface at this point to the orthogonally projected area of the element on a plane perpendicular to the given direction. 3, record 2, English, - luminance
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Luminance [is] a photometric term that quantifies brightness of a light source or of an illuminated surface that reflects light. It is expressed as foot lamberts (English units) or candelas per square meter (Metric units). 4, record 2, English, - luminance
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Mesures et analyse (Sciences)
- Optique
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- luminance lumineuse
1, record 2, French, luminance%20lumineuse
correct, see observation, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
- Lv 2, record 2, French, Lv
correct, see observation, feminine noun
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- luminance 3, record 2, French, luminance
correct, feminine noun
- brillance 3, record 2, French, brillance
feminine noun
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
En un point de la surface d'une source, dans une direction, quotient de l'intensité lumineuse, dans la direction donnée, d'un élément de surface en ce point, par l'aire de l'élément projeté orthogonalement sur un plan perpendiculaire à la direction donnée. 4, record 2, French, - luminance%20lumineuse
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Grandeurs photométriques : [...] luminance lumineuse Lv. Unité : cd/m². 2, record 2, French, - luminance%20lumineuse
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
L'unité de mesure est la candela par unité de surface. 5, record 2, French, - luminance%20lumineuse
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 3 OBS
luminance lumineuse : terme recommandé pr l'Office de la langue française. 6, record 2, French, - luminance%20lumineuse
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Medición y análisis (Ciencias)
- Óptica
Record 2, Main entry term, Spanish
- luminancia
1, record 2, Spanish, luminancia
feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 2, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
En un punto de la superficie de una fuente luminosa, en una dirección dada, cociente entre la intensidad luminosa en dicha dirección de un elemento de la superficie que contiene el punto y el área de la proyección ortogonal del elemento sobre un plano perpendicular a tal dirección. 1, record 2, Spanish, - luminancia
Record 3 - internal organization data 2007-01-31
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Radar, Radio Guidance and Goniometry
- Spacecraft
- Remote Sensing
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- radar brightness
1, record 3, English, radar%20brightness
correct, officially approved
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
- brightness 2, record 3, English, brightness
correct
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The brightness of an object depends not only on its luminance but also on that of its surroundings. For example, an object of uniform luminance will appear brighter against a dark background than against a bright background. 3, record 3, English, - radar%20brightness
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 CONT
Brightness may be a result of variations in tone, texture, or in the case of radar imagery, radar artifacts. The topography and surface roughness of the terrain will affect the image brightness. Where the local incidence angle is large, the image will be dark. Conversely, the image will be brighter where the local incidence angle is small. 4, record 3, English, - radar%20brightness
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
radar brightness: term officially approved by the RADARSAT-2 Terminology Approval Group (RTAG). 5, record 3, English, - radar%20brightness
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 PHR
Radar brightness of the target. 5, record 3, English, - radar%20brightness
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 PHR
Variation in radar brightness. 5, record 3, English, - radar%20brightness
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Radar, radioguidage et radiogoniométrie
- Engins spatiaux
- Télédétection
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- brillance radar
1, record 3, French, brillance%20radar
correct, feminine noun, officially approved
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
- brillance 2, record 3, French, brillance
correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
La brillance d'un élément sur une image radar est fonction de la portion de l'énergie transmise qui retourne au radar à partir de la cible à la surface. La magnitude de l'intensité de cette énergie rétrodiffusée dépend de la manière dont l'énergie radar interagit avec la surface, en fonction de plusieurs variables ou paramètres. Ces paramètres incluent les caractéristiques particulières des systèmes radars (fréquence, polarisation, géométrie de visée, etc.) ainsi que les caractéristiques de la surface (type de couverture, topographie, relief, etc.). 1, record 3, French, - brillance%20radar
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
brillance radar : terme uniformisé par le Groupe de travail de la terminologie de RADARSAT-2 (GTTR). 3, record 3, French, - brillance%20radar
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 PHR
Brillance de la scène visée. 3, record 3, French, - brillance%20radar
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 PHR
Variation spatiale de la brillance. 3, record 3, French, - brillance%20radar
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Guía radárica, radioguía y radiogoniometría
- Naves espaciales
- Teledetección
Record 3, Main entry term, Spanish
- brillo
1, record 3, Spanish, brillo
masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 3, Synonyms, Spanish
- brillo de radar 1, record 3, Spanish, brillo%20de%20radar
masculine noun
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2007-01-19
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Gemmology
- Diamond Industry
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- brilliance
1, record 4, English, brilliance
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
- brilliancy 2, record 4, English, brilliancy
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
[The] intensity of the internal and external reflections of white light from the crown of a polished diamond or other gemstone. 3, record 4, English, - brilliance
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The proportions, the relationship between the various parts of the stone, determine the fire and brilliance of the diamond. If the proportions are not optimal, undesirable visual effects may occur. 4, record 4, English, - brilliance
Record 4, Key term(s)
- diamond brilliancy
- diamond brilliance
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Gemmologie
- Industrie diamantaire
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- brillance
1, record 4, French, brillance
correct, feminine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Qualité des réflexions internes et externes de la lumière blanche par la couronne d'un diamant taillé. 2, record 4, French, - brillance
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Les proportions ou rapports internes entre les différentes parties du diamant déterminent le feu et la brillance de la pierre. Si les proportions ne sont pas idéales, il peut apparaître des effets visuels indésirables. 3, record 4, French, - brillance
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 2004-06-29
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Computer Graphics
- Photography
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- intensity
1, record 5, English, intensity
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The level of brightness emitted by a cathode-ray tube. 2, record 5, English, - intensity
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Infographie
- Photographie
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- brillance
1, record 5, French, brillance
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Gráficos de computadora
- Fotografía
Record 5, Main entry term, Spanish
- intensidad
1, record 5, Spanish, intensidad
correct, feminine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 5, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Nivel de brillantez emitido por un tubo de rayos catódicos. 1, record 5, Spanish, - intensidad
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
En la mayoría de los dispositivos de visualización, la intensidad puede controlarse manipulando un conmutador. 1, record 5, Spanish, - intensidad
Record 6 - internal organization data 2002-09-05
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Textiles: Preparation and Processing
- Textile Industries
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- sheen
1, record 6, English, sheen
correct
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Taffeta - A fine plain-weave fabric smooth on both sides, usually with a sheen on its surface. 1, record 6, English, - sheen
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Apprêt et traitements divers (Textiles)
- Industries du textile
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- brillance
1, record 6, French, brillance
correct, feminine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
- chatoiement 1, record 6, French, chatoiement
correct, masculine noun
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Preparación y elaboración (Textiles)
- Industrias textiles
Record 6, Main entry term, Spanish
- lustre
1, record 6, Spanish, lustre
masculine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 6, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 2001-10-09
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Cinematography
- Television (Radioelectricity)
- Computers and Calculators
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- brightness
1, record 7, English, brightness
correct
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
- luminance 2, record 7, English, luminance
correct
- surface brightness 3, record 7, English, surface%20brightness
correct
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Property of a surface to emit or reflect light in the direction from which it is viewed ... 2, record 7, English, - brightness
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
[In computer technology] intensity of light issued by a computer screen or a terminal. 4, record 7, English, - brightness
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 2 OBS
brightness: term reproduced from the CAPITAL Business Dictionary with the permission of LID Editorial Empresarial. 5, record 7, English, - brightness
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Cinématographie
- Télévision (Radioélectricité)
- Ordinateurs et calculateurs
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- luminance
1, record 7, French, luminance
correct, feminine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
- brillance 2, record 7, French, brillance
correct, feminine noun
- luminosité 3, record 7, French, luminosit%C3%A9
correct, feminine noun
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Quotient de l'intensité lumineuse émise par une surface, par l'aire apparente de cette surface, pour un observateur lointain. 4, record 7, French, - luminance
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 CONT
La brillance d'une surface correspond à l'intensité lumineuse émise normalement par un centimètre carré de la surface rayonnant directement ou réfléchissant la lumière d'une source; elle peut être exprimée en candelas par cm [carrés]. Cette notion a un grand intérêt pour déterminer la qualité des différentes sources lumineuses utilisées avec les caméras électroniques et pour évaluer l'éclairement de l'écran. 5, record 7, French, - luminance
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
[En informatique] intensité de la lumière émise par l'écran d'un ordinateur ou d'un terminal. 6, record 7, French, - luminance
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Cinematografía
- Televisión (Radioelectricidad)
- Computadoras y calculadoras
Record 7, Main entry term, Spanish
- brillo
1, record 7, Spanish, brillo
correct, masculine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 7, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
[En informática] intensidad de la luz emitida por la pantalla de un ordenador o de un terminal. 1, record 7, Spanish, - brillo
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 2 OBS
brillo: término extraído del CAPITAL Business Dictionary con la autorización de LID Editorial Empresarial. 2, record 7, Spanish, - brillo
Record 8 - internal organization data 1998-08-20
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- Plastic Materials
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- gloss
1, record 8, English, gloss
correct, noun
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
Record 8, Synonyms, English
- glaze 2, record 8, English, glaze
noun
Record 8, Textual support, English
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Poor gloss on product. 3, record 8, English, - gloss
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Matières plastiques
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- brillance
1, record 8, French, brillance
correct, feminine noun
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
Record 8, Synonyms, French
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Brillant ou lustre d'un matériau. Qualité qui est en rapport avec le degré du poli de sa surface. 2, record 8, French, - brillance
Record 8, Key term(s)
- lustre
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
Record 9 - internal organization data 1993-11-25
Record 9, English
Record 9, Subject field(s)
- Clinical Psychology
- Human Behaviour
Record 9, Main entry term, English
- brightness
1, record 9, English, brightness
correct
Record 9, Abbreviations, English
Record 9, Synonyms, English
- luminosity 2, record 9, English, luminosity
correct
Record 9, Textual support, English
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The psychological dimension of light that corresponds to the amplitude of the light wave. 3, record 9, English, - brightness
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 OBS
"Brightness" is the preferred term in the United States. Do not confuse with "luminance" (FR:luminance). 4, record 9, English, - brightness
Record 9, French
Record 9, Domaine(s)
- Psychologie clinique
- Comportement humain
Record 9, Main entry term, French
- luminosité
1, record 9, French, luminosit%C3%A9
correct, feminine noun
Record 9, Abbreviations, French
Record 9, Synonyms, French
- brillance 1, record 9, French, brillance
correct, see observation, feminine noun, obsolete
- phanie 2, record 9, French, phanie
see observation, feminine noun
Record 9, Textual support, French
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Dimension perceptive correspondant à la luminance. 1, record 9, French, - luminosit%C3%A9
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 OBS
[Le terme «brillance» a été] remplacé aujourd'hui dans son acception subjective par «luminosité». 1, record 9, French, - luminosit%C3%A9
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 2 OBS
H. Piéron avait proposé le terme de «phanie», qui n'a pas été retenu par la Commission internationale de l'éclairage, ou C.I.E. 1, record 9, French, - luminosit%C3%A9
Record 9, Spanish
Record 9, Textual support, Spanish
Record 10 - internal organization data 1993-08-12
Record 10, English
Record 10, Subject field(s)
- Astronomy
Record 10, Main entry term, English
- brilliance
1, record 10, English, brilliance
correct
Record 10, Abbreviations, English
Record 10, Synonyms, English
Record 10, Textual support, English
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Measure of the luminosity of a body in a given spectral region. 2, record 10, English, - brilliance
Record 10, French
Record 10, Domaine(s)
- Astronomie
Record 10, Main entry term, French
- brillance
1, record 10, French, brillance
correct, feminine noun
Record 10, Abbreviations, French
Record 10, Synonyms, French
Record 10, Textual support, French
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Quotient de l'intensité lumineuse diffusée par une surface éclairée dans une direction déterminée, par l'aire de cette surface projetée sur un plan normal à cette direction. 2, record 10, French, - brillance
Record 10, Spanish
Record 10, Textual support, Spanish
Record 11 - internal organization data 1980-07-15
Record 11, English
Record 11, Subject field(s)
- Photography
Record 11, Main entry term, English
- brightness scale
1, record 11, English, brightness%20scale
correct
Record 11, Abbreviations, English
Record 11, Synonyms, English
Record 11, Key term(s)
- brightness range
Record 11, French
Record 11, Domaine(s)
- Photographie
Record 11, Main entry term, French
- brillance 1, record 11, French, brillance
Record 11, Abbreviations, French
Record 11, Synonyms, French
Record 11, Textual support, French
Record 11, Key term(s)
- luminance
Record 11, Spanish
Record 11, Textual support, Spanish
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