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mean deceleration over distance [1 record]

Record 1 2023-05-16

English

Subject field(s)
  • Scientific Measurements and Analyses
  • Engineering Tests and Reliability
  • Braking Systems (Motor Vehicles and Bicycles)
Universal entry(ies)
ams
symbol, see observation
OBS

It is the deceleration between any two distance points that is calculated according to equations defined in the referenced ISO 611 standard.

OBS

ams: In the symbol, the small letter "a" is italicized, and the small letters "ms" are subscripted (ams).

OBS

mean deceleration over distance: term standardized by the International Organization for Standardization (ISO).

French

Domaine(s)
  • Mesures et analyse (Sciences)
  • Fiabilité, contrôle et essais (Ingénierie)
  • Freins (Véhicules automobiles et bicyclettes)
Entrée(s) universelle(s)
ams
symbol, see observation
OBS

Il s'agit de la décélération entre deux points quelconques calculée selon des équations définies dans la norme ISO 611 citée en référence.

OBS

ams : Dans le symbole, la minuscule «a» est en italique, et les lettres «ms» sont en indice (ams).

OBS

décélération moyenne sur une distance : terme normalisé par l'Organisation internationale de normalisation (ISO).

Spanish

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