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performance curve [6 records]

Record 1 2013-01-25

English

Subject field(s)
  • Statistical Graphs and Diagrams
  • Aerodynamics and Theory of Gases
  • Electric Rotary Machines - Types
  • Wind Energy
DEF

A graph of wind turbine power output relative to wind speed.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Diagrammes et graphiques (Statistique)
  • Théorie des gaz et aérodynamique
  • Machines tournantes électriques - types
  • Énergie éolienne
DEF

Graphique qui présente la production d'énergie d'une éolienne en fonction de la vitesse du vent.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Diagramas y gráficos estadísticos
  • Aerodinámica y teoría de los gases
  • Máquinas rotativas eléctricas - tipos
  • Energía eólica
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Record 2 1988-01-20

English

Subject field(s)
  • Environmental Studies and Analyses
  • Ecology (General)
CONT

... Odum and Cooley (1980) gave examples of ecosystem profiles and performance curves. In the former case, graphical relationships demonstrating levels or profiles of ecosystem or community properties, before and after a project is initiated, are compared to determine a measure of the impact on the system Performance curves attempt a similar holistic indication of impacts by plotting impact against output responses at the ecosystem level.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Études et analyses environnementales
  • Écologie (Généralités)

Spanish

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Record 3 1986-07-07

English

Subject field(s)
  • Aeronautical Engineering and Maintenance
  • Airfields
  • Airport Runways and Areas
CONT

Runway length criteria for general airport planning information have been developed in the form of aeroplane performance curves and tables on landing and take-off operations.

Key term(s)
  • airplane performance curve

French

Domaine(s)
  • Aérotechnique et maintenance
  • Aérodromes
  • Pistes et aires d'aéroport
CONT

Des critères de longueur de piste faisant partie des renseignements généraux relatifs à la planification des aéroports ont été établis sous forme de courbes et de tables de performances d'atterrissage et de décollage.

Spanish

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Record 4 1983-12-01

English

Subject field(s)
  • Coal-Derived Fuels
  • Fuels and Types of Hearths
  • Mining of Organic Materials
DEF

[A] curve used to show the relation between properties of coal and results of a specific treatment.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Combustibles dérivés des charbons
  • Combustibles et types de foyers
  • Exploitation de matières organiques (Mines)
DEF

Courbe employée pour montrer la relation existant entre les propriétés du charbon et les résultats d'un traitement déterminé.

Spanish

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Record 5 1981-10-02

English

Subject field(s)
  • Personnel and Job Evaluation
  • Working Practices and Conditions

French

Domaine(s)
  • Évaluation du personnel et des emplois
  • Régimes et conditions de travail

Spanish

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Record 6 1976-06-19

English

Subject field(s)
  • Statistical Graphs and Diagrams
  • Engineering Tests and Reliability

French

Domaine(s)
  • Diagrammes et graphiques (Statistique)
  • Fiabilité, contrôle et essais (Ingénierie)

Spanish

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