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Record 1 2003-09-12

English

Subject field(s)
  • Seismic Prospecting
  • Geophysics
  • Scientific Research Equipment
DEF

A seismometer whose response is linearly proportional to the acceleration of the earth materials with which it is in contact.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Prospection sismique
  • Géophysique
  • Matériel et équipement (Recherche scientifique)
DEF

[Capteur sismique dont la] tension de sortie est proportionnelle à l'accélération du sol.

CONT

Dans le montage de l'accéléromètre, un pendule [...] en présence d'une force d'accélération, est contraint à une position mécanique nulle par une force magnétique interne.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Prospección sísmica
  • Geofísica
  • Material y equipo (Investigación científica)
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