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LINE LOSS [3 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2016-07-04
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Telecommunications
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- line loss
1, record 1, English, line%20loss
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- line attenuation 2, record 1, English, line%20attenuation
correct
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The most important consideration in planning the fiber optic link is the power budget specification of the devices being connected. This value tells you the amount of loss in dB [decibels] that can be present in the link between the two devices before the units fail to perform properly. This value will include line attenuation as well as connector loss. 3, record 1, English, - line%20loss
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Télécommunications
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- perte en ligne
1, record 1, French, perte%20en%20ligne
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- affaiblissement de ligne 2, record 1, French, affaiblissement%20de%20ligne
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2012-10-15
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Transport of Oil and Natural Gas
- Long-Distance Pipelines
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- line loss
1, record 2, English, line%20loss
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- transmission loss 2, record 2, English, transmission%20loss
correct
- distribution loss 2, record 2, English, distribution%20loss
correct
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The amount of gas lost in a pipeline or a gas distribution system. 1, record 2, English, - line%20loss
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Gas transmission systems also suffer from distribution losses due to small leakages. 2, record 2, English, - line%20loss
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Line losses may result from leaks, venting, or other physical and operational circumstances. 3, record 2, English, - line%20loss
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Transport du pétrole et du gaz naturel
- Canalisations à grande distance
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- pertes en ligne
1, record 2, French, pertes%20en%20ligne
correct, feminine noun, plural
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- pertes de transport 2, record 2, French, pertes%20de%20transport
feminine noun, plural
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
pertes en ligne; pertes de transport : termes rarement utilisés au singulier (perte en ligne; perte de transport). 3, record 2, French, - pertes%20en%20ligne
Record 2, Key term(s)
- perte en ligne
- perte de transport
- perte de distribution
- perte de transmission
- pertes de transmission
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2003-03-27
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Electrical Power Supply
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- line loss
1, record 3, English, line%20loss
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
[The] losses during transmission, distribution and unallocated energy. 1, record 3, English, - line%20loss
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Alimentation (Distribution électrique)
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- perte en lignes
1, record 3, French, perte%20en%20lignes
correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Pertes en cours de transport et de distribution, augmentées de l'énergie sans utilisation. 1, record 3, French, - perte%20en%20lignes
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
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