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TRACKING ANTENNA [3 records]

Record 1 2011-06-10

English

Subject field(s)
  • Switchgear (Rail Transport)
  • Radar, Radio Guidance and Goniometry
  • Radio Transmission and Reception
  • Information Processing (Informatics)
DEF

A device by means of which data are transmitted to a train to update the train-borne automatic protection equipment regarding the track and signal conditions of the line ahead.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Appareils de voie (Transport par rail)
  • Radar, radioguidage et radiogoniométrie
  • Émission et réception radio
  • Traitement de l'information (Informatique)
DEF

Dispositif pour transmettre les données à un train pour la mise à jour de l'équipement embarqué de protection automatique en fonction des conditions de la voie et des signaux en aval.

Spanish

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Record 2 2003-11-27

English

Subject field(s)
  • Radar, Radio Guidance and Goniometry
DEF

A directional antenna system which automatically changes in position or characteristics of a moving signal source.

CONT

The radars have autotracking antennas which either skin track or beacon track the object of interest.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Radar, radioguidage et radiogoniométrie
CONT

Objectif du projet : positionner à chaque instant et à partir d'un point fixe situé au sol, une antenne de poursuite en direction d'un satellite défilant.

Spanish

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Record 3 1976-06-19

English

Subject field(s)
  • Aeroindustry

French

Domaine(s)
  • Constructions aéronautiques

Spanish

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