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NIR [4 records]

Record 1 2012-06-12

English

Subject field(s)
  • Optics
  • Space Physics
DEF

[The] shortest wavelengths in the infrared region extending from about 0.7 micrometers (visible red), to around 2 or 3 micrometers (varying with the author).

OBS

[Near infrared] is also called solar infrared, as it is only available for use during the daylight hours.

OBS

near infrared; NIR: term and abbreviation officially approved by the RADARSAT-2 Terminology Approval Group (RTAG).

French

Domaine(s)
  • Optique
  • Physique spatiale
DEF

Longueurs d'onde les plus courtes de l'infrarouge, comprises entre 0,7 micromètre et 2 ou 3 micromètres (variable selon les auteurs).

OBS

proche infrarouge; NIR : terme et abréviation uniformisés par le Groupe de travail de la terminologie de RADARSAT-2 (GTTR).

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Óptica
  • Física espacial
DEF

Término preferido para las longitudes de onda más cortas de la gama infrarroja comprendidas entre unos 0,7 micrómetros (rojo visible) hasta unos 2 ó 3 micrómetros.

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Record 2 2002-05-14

English

Subject field(s)
  • Internet and Telematics
  • Federal Administration
OBS

Drawn from Government On-Line Glossary.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Internet et télématique
  • Administration fédérale
OBS

Tirés du Lexique du Gouvernement en direct.

Spanish

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Record 3 1994-02-22

English

Subject field(s)
  • Various Proper Names
  • Customs and Excise

French

Domaine(s)
  • Appellations diverses
  • Douanes et accise
OBS

Secteur commercial des Douanes - numéro attribué aux clients.

Spanish

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Record 4 1989-05-25

English

Subject field(s)
  • Organizations, Administrative Units and Committees
Key term(s)
  • Northern Ireland Railways
  • Northern Ireland Railways Company, Limited

French

Domaine(s)
  • Organismes, unités administratives et comités

Spanish

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