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proof mass [1 record]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2002-09-23
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Measuring Instruments
- Aircraft Piloting and Navigation
- Navigation Instruments
- Flight Instruments and Equipment (Aeroindustry)
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- proof mass
1, record 1, English, proof%20mass
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The effective mass whose inertia transforms an acceleration along or about an input axis into a force or torque. The effective mass takes into consideration flotation and contributing parts of the suspension. 2, record 1, English, - proof%20mass
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The function of an accelerometer is to measure specific forces acting on the vehicle, and hence changes in vehicle direction and position, within the gyro-stabilized frame of reference. Most acceleration measuring devices in use today employ the inertia reaction of a proof mass. The proof mass is manifested as pendulous unbalance, and is generally supported by flotation. 3, record 1, English, - proof%20mass
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Appareils de mesure
- Pilotage et navigation aérienne
- Instruments de navigation
- Instruments et équipement de bord (Constructions aéronautiques)
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- masse d'épreuve
1, record 1, French, masse%20d%27%C3%A9preuve
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- masse d'étalon 2, record 1, French, masse%20d%27%C3%A9talon
feminine noun
- masse effective 3, record 1, French, masse%20effective
feminine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
L'accéléromètre permet de mesurer la force spécifique [...] de la relation ci-dessus appliquée à une masse d'épreuve, pour la maintenir en place dans un boîtier. Il peut être schématisé par une masse M, mobile suivant un axe appelé axe sensible, et maintenue dans le boîtier de l'accéléromètre par deux ressorts R1 et R2. 4, record 1, French, - masse%20d%27%C3%A9preuve
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 CONT
Si l'on avait adopté, à la place d'une toupie en rotation rapide, une simple «masse d'épreuve» de moments d'inertie principaux (A, B, C), l'application du même couple constant aurait conduit à une dérive angulaire présentant une accélération constante; [...] 5, record 1, French, - masse%20d%27%C3%A9preuve
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
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