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APPARENT PRECESSION [1 record]

Record 1 2002-07-16

English

Subject field(s)
  • The Earth (Astronomy)
  • Geophysics
  • General Mechanics (Physics)
DEF

The apparent deflection of the gyro axis, relative to the earth, due to the rotating effect of the earth and not due to any applied force.

DEF

Apparent change in the direction of the axis of rotation of a spinning body, such as a gyroscope, due to rotation of the earth.

OBS

apparent precession; apparent wander: terms and definition standardized by NATO.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Terre (Astronomie)
  • Géophysique
  • Mécanique générale (Physique)
DEF

Déviation apparente de l'axe d'un gyroscope par rapport à la terre. Elle est due à la rotation terrestre et non pas à une force appliquée au gyroscope.

OBS

précession apparente : terme et définition normalisés par l'OTAN.

OBS

précession apparente : terme uniformisé par le Comité d'uniformisation de la terminologie aéronautique (CUTA) - opérations aériennes.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Tierra (Astronomía)
  • Geofísica
  • Mecánica general (Física)
DEF

Desviación aparente del eje del giróscopo respecto a la tierra, debido al efecto de la rotación de la tierra y no a causa de alguna fuerza aplicada.

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