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DISPERSION ERROR [2 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2004-09-14
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Metrology and Units of Measure
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- random error
1, record 1, English, random%20error
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- dispersion error 2, record 1, English, dispersion%20error
see observation
- statistical error 2, record 1, English, statistical%20error
see observation
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Result of a measurement minus the mean that would result from an infinite number of measurements of the same measurand carried out under repeatability conditions. 3, record 1, English, - random%20error
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
1. Random error is equal to error minus systematic error. 2. Because only a finite number of measurements can be made, it is possible to determine only an estimate of random error. 3, record 1, English, - random%20error
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
In 1978, The International Organization of Legal Metrology (OIML) defined "random error" as follows: "An error which varies in an unpredictable manner in absolute value and in sign when a large number of measurements of the same value of a quantity are made under effectively identical conditions." A Note was also added : "The terms "dispersion error" and "statistical error" are also used." 4, record 1, English, - random%20error
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 3 OBS
random error: term and definition approved by ISO, the International Bureau of Weights and Measures (BIPM), the International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC), the International Organization of Legal Metrology (OIML), and others. 4, record 1, English, - random%20error
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Unités de mesure et métrologie
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- erreur aléatoire
1, record 1, French, erreur%20al%C3%A9atoire
correct, feminine noun, standardized
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- erreur accidentelle 2, record 1, French, erreur%20accidentelle
see observation, feminine noun
- erreur fortuite 3, record 1, French, erreur%20fortuite
see observation, feminine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Résultat d'un mesurage moins la moyenne d'un nombre infini de mesurages du même mesurande, effectués dans les conditions de répétabilité. 4, record 1, French, - erreur%20al%C3%A9atoire
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
1. L'erreur aléatoire est égale à l'erreur moins l'erreur systématique. 2. Comme on ne peut faire qu'un nombre fini de mesurages, il est seulement possible de déterminer une estimation de l'erreur aléatoire. 4, record 1, French, - erreur%20al%C3%A9atoire
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Le terme «erreur fortuite» tiré du Vocabulaire de la métrologie légale» a été remplacé par le terme «erreur aléatoire» tiré du Vocabulaire international des termes fondamentaux et généraux en métrologie. 5, record 1, French, - erreur%20al%C3%A9atoire
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 3 OBS
erreur aléatoire : terme normalisé par l'AFNOR. 5, record 1, French, - erreur%20al%C3%A9atoire
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 4 OBS
erreur aléatoire : terme et définition entérinés, entre autres, par l'ISO, le Bureau international des poids et mesures (BIPM), par la Commission électrotechnique internationale (CEI) et par l'Organisation internationale de métrologie légale (OIML). 5, record 1, French, - erreur%20al%C3%A9atoire
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Metrología y unidades de medida
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- error aleatorio
1, record 1, Spanish, error%20aleatorio
masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2002-02-20
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Field Artillery
- Small Arms
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- dispersion error
1, record 2, English, dispersion%20error
correct, NATO, standardized
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The distance from the point of impact or burst of a round to the mean point of impact or burst. [Definition standardized by NATO.] 2, record 2, English, - dispersion%20error
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 DEF
Distance from the point of impact of a round to the mean point of impact. 3, record 2, English, - dispersion%20error
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
dispersion error: term standardized by NATO. 4, record 2, English, - dispersion%20error
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Artillerie de campagne
- Armes légères
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- écart de dispersion
1, record 2, French, %C3%A9cart%20de%20dispersion
correct, masculine noun, NATO, standardized, officially approved
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Distance entre le point d'impact ou d'éclatement d'un coup et le point d'impact moyen ou des éclatements. [Définition normalisée par l'OTAN.] 2, record 2, French, - %C3%A9cart%20de%20dispersion
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 DEF
Distance entre le point d'impact d'un coup et le point moyen des impacts. 3, record 2, French, - %C3%A9cart%20de%20dispersion
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
écart de dispersion : terme normalisé par l'OTAN; terme et définition uniformisés par le Groupe de travail de terminologie des armes légères. 4, record 2, French, - %C3%A9cart%20de%20dispersion
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Artillería de campaña
- Armas ligeras
Record 2, Main entry term, Spanish
- error de dispersión
1, record 2, Spanish, error%20de%20dispersi%C3%B3n
masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 2, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Distancia entre el punto de impacto o de explosión de un proyectil y el punto medio de impactos o de explosiones. 1, record 2, Spanish, - error%20de%20dispersi%C3%B3n
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