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CENTRE GRAVITE SURFACE [1 record]

Record 1 2009-03-04

English

Subject field(s)
  • Gravity (Physics)
  • Descriptive Geometry
  • Modelling (Mathematics)
  • Environmental Studies and Analyses
DEF

The point in a body, or in a system of bodies at which for certain purposes the entire mass may be assumed to be concentrated.

CONT

The product is an estimate of advection of the centroid of the dredged material by ambient currents.

OBS

For bodies near the earth, this [point] coincides with center of gravity.

OBS

centroid: term used at Natural Resources Canada - Earth Sciences Sector.

PHR

Centroid of a street block-face.

Key term(s)
  • centre of mass
  • centre of gravity

French

Domaine(s)
  • Pesanteur (Physique)
  • Géométrie descriptive
  • Modélisation (Mathématique)
  • Études et analyses environnementales
DEF

Point fictif désignant le barycentre d'une configuration géométrique.

CONT

Cette valeur estimera l'advection que subira le centre de masse des déblais sous l'effet du courant «in situ».

OBS

centre de gravité : terme en usage à Ressources naturelles Canada - Secteur des sciences de la Terre.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Gravedad (Física)
  • Geometría descriptiva
  • Modelización (Matemáticas)
  • Estudios y análisis del medio ambiente
DEF

Punto donde se considera concentrada toda la masa de un cuerpo o sistema de cuerpos cuando se desea calcular el efecto gravitacional al aplicar una fuerza.

Key term(s)
  • centro de masa
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