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SEISMIC PICK-UP [1 record]

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Record 1 1993-10-18

English

Subject field(s)
  • Acoustics (Physics)
DEF

A transducer consisting of a seismic system in which the differential movement between the mass and the base of the system produces an electrical output.

OBS

Acceleration pick-ups operate in a frequency range below the significant natural frequency of the seismic system. Velocity and displacement pick-ups operate in a frequency range above the natural frequency of the seismic system.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Acoustique (Physique)
DEF

Transducteur comportant un système sismique dans lequel le déplacement relatif entre la masse et la base du système produit un signal électrique.

OBS

Les capteurs d'accélération fonctionnent dans une gamme de fréquences située au-dessous des fréquences propres remarquables du système sismique. Les capteurs de vitesse et de déplacement fonctionnent dans des gammes de fréquences situées au-dessus des fréquences propres du système sismique.

Spanish

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