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PHOTOELECTRIC PLANIMETER [1 record]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2006-02-09
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Scientific Instruments
- Scientific Measurements and Analyses
- Botany
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- photoelectric planimeter
1, record 1, English, photoelectric%20planimeter
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
A ... photoelectric planimeter ... is particularly suited for the precise determination of leaf area for many western range species. ... Most photoelectric planimeters follow the same basic design. Leaves are held in a horizontal position on a stage and illuminated from above with a defuse light source. The amount of light intercepted by these leaves is measured by a photoelectric sensor located below the stage. The components of such a devise are housed in a light-proof enclosure. 1, record 1, English, - photoelectric%20planimeter
Record 1, Key term(s)
- photo-electric planimeter
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Instruments scientifiques
- Mesures et analyse (Sciences)
- Botanique
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- planimètre photoélectrique
1, record 1, French, planim%C3%A8tre%20photo%C3%A9lectrique
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Mesure de la surface foliaire. De nombreuses méthodes ont été mises au point [...] 1. Méthodes directes. [...] Méthodes indirectes. a) Interception d'un flux lumineux. L'appareil utilisé est un planimètre optique ou planimètre photoélectrique; ce peut être également une caméra de télévision numérique ou non. 1, record 1, French, - planim%C3%A8tre%20photo%C3%A9lectrique
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
photoélectrique : Cette graphie, puisée des Rectifications de l'orthographe recommandées par le Conseil supérieur de la langue française, est attestée dans le Petit Robert (2004). 2, record 1, French, - planim%C3%A8tre%20photo%C3%A9lectrique
Record 1, Key term(s)
- planimètre photo-électrique
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
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