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sensor [13 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2024-01-26
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Applications of Automation
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- sensor
1, record 1, English, sensor
correct, standardized
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A robot part such as a transducer, that detects a physical phenomenon and relays information to a robot-control device. 2, record 1, English, - sensor
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Sensors are classified into contact and noncontact sensors. Contact sensors are either torque or touch sensor whereas noncontact sensors are divided into proximity, electron-optical imaging and range imaging sensors. 2, record 1, English, - sensor
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
sensor: designation and definition standardized by the Canadian Standards Association (CSA). 3, record 1, English, - sensor
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Automatisation et applications
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- capteur
1, record 1, French, capteur
correct, masculine noun, standardized
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Composante d'un robot tel un transducteur, qui relève l'information sur des phénomènes physiques et la transmet au dispositif robotique de contrôle. 1, record 1, French, - capteur
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Les capteurs à contact (capteurs de force, capteurs tactiles) se distinguent des capteurs sans contact (proximétriques, optroniques, inductifs). 1, record 1, French, - capteur
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
capteur : désignation et définition normalisées par l'Association canadienne de normalisation (CSA). 2, record 1, French, - capteur
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Automatización y aplicaciones
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- captador
1, record 1, Spanish, captador
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2024-01-26
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Wheels and Tires (Motor Vehicles and Bicycles)
- Applications of Automation
- Engineering Tests and Reliability
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- sensor
1, record 2, English, sensor
correct, standardized
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A component responsible for sensing the conditions of rotation of the wheel(s) or the dynamic condition of the vehicle, and for transmitting this information to the controller. 1, record 2, English, - sensor
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
sensor: designation and definition standardized by ISO. 2, record 2, English, - sensor
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Roues et pneus (Véhicules automobiles et bicyclettes)
- Automatisation et applications
- Fiabilité, contrôle et essais (Ingénierie)
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- capteur
1, record 2, French, capteur
correct, masculine noun, standardized
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Élément chargé de détecter les conditions de rotation de la (des) roue(s) ou l'état dynamique du véhicule, et de transmettre cette information au calculateur. 1, record 2, French, - capteur
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
capteur : désignation et définition normalisées par l'ISO. 2, record 2, French, - capteur
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Ruedas y neumáticos (Vehículos automotores y bicicletas)
- Automatización y aplicaciones
- Fiabilidad y ensayos (Ingeniería)
Record 2, Main entry term, Spanish
- sensor
1, record 2, Spanish, sensor
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 2, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Componente responsable de detectar las condiciones de rotación de la(s) rueda(s) o la condición dinámica del vehículo, y de transmitir esta información al controlador. 1, record 2, Spanish, - sensor
Record 3 - internal organization data 2024-01-26
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Scientific Instruments
- Surveillance, Detection and Reconnaissance (Military)
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- sensor
1, record 3, English, sensor
correct, officially approved
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
An equipment which detects, and may indicate, and/or record objects and activities by means of energy or particles emitted, reflected, or modified by objects. 2, record 3, English, - sensor
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
sensor: designation officially approved by the Engineering Terminology Working Group. 3, record 3, English, - sensor
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Instruments scientifiques
- Surveillance, détection et reconnaissance (Militaire)
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- capteur
1, record 3, French, capteur
correct, masculine noun, officially approved
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
capteur : désignation uniformisée par le Comité de terminologie française du Conseil de doctrine et de tactique de l'Armée de terre et par le Groupe de travail de terminologie du génie. 2, record 3, French, - capteur
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Instrumentos científicos
- Vigilancia, detección y reconocimiento (Militar)
Record 3, Main entry term, Spanish
- sensor
1, record 3, Spanish, sensor
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 3, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Equipo que detecta y puede indicar y/o registrar objetos y actividades por medio de la energía o partículas emitidas reflejadas o modificadas por los objetos. 1, record 3, Spanish, - sensor
Record 4 - internal organization data 2015-04-08
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Electrolytical Processes (Metallurgy)
- Deterioration of Metals
- Shipbuilding
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- reference anode
1, record 4, English, reference%20anode
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
- reference electrode 2, record 4, English, reference%20electrode
correct
- sensor 1, record 4, English, sensor
correct
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The [impressed] current is controlled automatically by strategically located sensors or reference anodes that detect any drop in the electrical resistance between the ship and the seawater, such as would occur if an area of coating was scraped away. 1, record 4, English, - reference%20anode
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Électrolyse (Métallurgie)
- Altération des métaux
- Constructions navales
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- électrode de référence
1, record 4, French, %C3%A9lectrode%20de%20r%C3%A9f%C3%A9rence
correct, feminine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
- cellule de référence 1, record 4, French, cellule%20de%20r%C3%A9f%C3%A9rence
correct, feminine noun
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
[Les] électrodes de référence [...] jouent le rôle de «mouchard». Placées aux point critiques de la structure, c'est-à-dire où le potentiel d'immunité est le plus difficilement atteint, ces électrodes transmettent l'état électrique de l'acier au contrôleur qui agira sur le débit des transfo-redresseurs de façon à maintenir le potentiel au seuil d'immunité électrochimique. 1, record 4, French, - %C3%A9lectrode%20de%20r%C3%A9f%C3%A9rence
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 2011-01-07
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Radar, Radio Guidance and Goniometry
- Spacecraft
- Remote Sensing
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- radar sensor
1, record 5, English, radar%20sensor
correct, officially approved
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
- sensor 2, record 5, English, sensor
correct, see observation
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Any device that receives a signal or stimulus and responds to it with a proportional signal that can be used in a spacecraft subsystem. 3, record 5, English, - radar%20sensor
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
On satellites, sensors are used to identify emitted or reflected radiation. They use [the collected data] to obtain other valuable information about the object or the surface reflecting or emitting it. Some examples of sensors are: imagers, spectrometers, radiometers, and a combination of them. Each providing added resolution for certain aspects pursued. 4, record 5, English, - radar%20sensor
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
In general usage, "sensors" tend to be used for engineering applications and "detectors" for scientific applications. 3, record 5, English, - radar%20sensor
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 2 OBS
radar sensor: term officially approved by the RADARSAT-2 Terminology Approval Group (RTAG). 5, record 5, English, - radar%20sensor
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 PHR
Sensor swath. 5, record 5, English, - radar%20sensor
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Radar, radioguidage et radiogoniométrie
- Engins spatiaux
- Télédétection
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- capteur radar
1, record 5, French, capteur%20radar
correct, masculine noun, officially approved
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
- capteur 2, record 5, French, capteur
correct, masculine noun
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Instrument qui recueille de l'énergie radiative provenant de la scène visée et qui renvoie un signal électrique correspondant et mesurable. 3, record 5, French, - capteur%20radar
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Quand on parle de capteurs en télédétection, quel que soit le domaine spectral dans lequel on se situe, il convient de distinguer le mode passif, où l'on se contente d'enregistrer l'énergie naturelle (réfléchie ou émise) provenant de la Terre, du mode actif où l'on éclaire artificiellement les corps à étudier avant d'enregistrer l'énergie que ceux-ci renvoient vers le capteur. Parmi les capteurs passifs, il y a les radiomètres, les balayeurs thermiques, les balayeurs optiques, les chambres de prise de vue, les tubes vidicons, les scintillomètres, les spectroradiomètres et les spectromètres imageurs, alors que l'on trouve parmi les capteurs actifs les radars, les diffusomètres, les lidars et les fluoromètres. 4, record 5, French, - capteur%20radar
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Les capteurs, qu'ils soient actifs ou passifs, comportent toujours trois éléments : un système optique, un filtre spectral et un détecteur. 5, record 5, French, - capteur%20radar
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 2 OBS
capteur radar : terme uniformisé par le Groupe de travail de la terminologie de RADARSAT-2 (GTTR). 5, record 5, French, - capteur%20radar
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 PHR
Capteur radar à synthèse d'ouverture. 5, record 5, French, - capteur%20radar
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 2 PHR
Capteur à visée fixe. 5, record 5, French, - capteur%20radar
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 3 PHR
Fauchée, sensibilité du capteur. 5, record 5, French, - capteur%20radar
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Guía radárica, radioguía y radiogoniometría
- Naves espaciales
- Teledetección
Record 5, Main entry term, Spanish
- sensor radar
1, record 5, Spanish, sensor%20radar
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 5, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 2009-08-17
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Electrical Measuring Equipment
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- sensor
1, record 6, English, sensor
correct, noun, standardized
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
- electric sensor 2, record 6, English, electric%20sensor
standardized
- sensing device 2, record 6, English, sensing%20device
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A device giving a signal for the detection or measurement of a physical property to which it responds. 3, record 6, English, - sensor
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
sensor; electric sensor: terms standardized by the International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC). 2, record 6, English, - sensor
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Appareils de mesures (Électricité)
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- capteur
1, record 6, French, capteur
correct, masculine noun, standardized
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
- capteur électrique 2, record 6, French, capteur%20%C3%A9lectrique
masculine noun, standardized
- senseur 3, record 6, French, senseur
avoid, masculine noun
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Dispositif qui permet de convertir un phénomène donné en une grandeur mesurable. 4, record 6, French, - capteur
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
capteur; capteur électrique : termes normalisés par la Commission électrotechnique internationale (CEI). 2, record 6, French, - capteur
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Equipo de medición eléctrica
Record 6, Main entry term, Spanish
- sensor
1, record 6, Spanish, sensor
correct, masculine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 6, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - external organization data 2009-07-31
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Compartment - ISO/IEC JTC 1 Information Technology Vocabulary
Universal entry(ies) Record 7
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- sensor
1, record 7, English, sensor
correct, standardized
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 DEF
electronic device that senses a physical condition or chemical compound and delivers an electronic signal proportional to the observed characteristic 1, record 7, English, - sensor
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
sensor: term and definition standardized by ISO/IEC [ISO/IEC 19762-4:2008]. 2, record 7, English, - sensor
Record 7, French
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record 8 - internal organization data 2007-05-24
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- Farm Equipment
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- sensor
1, record 8, English, sensor
correct
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
Record 8, Synonyms, English
Record 8, Textual support, English
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 OBS
For example on a sugar beet harvester. 1, record 8, English, - sensor
Record 8, Key term(s)
- finder wheel
- finder web
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Matériel agricole
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- tâteur
1, record 8, French, t%C3%A2teur
correct, masculine noun
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
Record 8, Synonyms, French
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Par exemple d'une récolteuse de betteraves. 1, record 8, French, - t%C3%A2teur
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Maquinaria agrícola
Record 8, Main entry term, Spanish
- palpador
1, record 8, Spanish, palpador
correct, masculine noun
Record 8, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 8, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
Record 9 - internal organization data 2001-11-16
Record 9, English
Record 9, Subject field(s)
- Measuring Instruments
- Security Devices
Record 9, Main entry term, English
- sensor
1, record 9, English, sensor
correct
Record 9, Abbreviations, English
Record 9, Synonyms, English
Record 9, Textual support, English
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 CONT
These salinometer types feature two switchable measuring scales and can be connected to two types of sensor. 1, record 9, English, - sensor
Record 9, Key term(s)
- depthsonde
Record 9, French
Record 9, Domaine(s)
- Appareils de mesure
- Dispositifs de sécurité
Record 9, Main entry term, French
- sonde de mesure
1, record 9, French, sonde%20de%20mesure
correct, feminine noun
Record 9, Abbreviations, French
Record 9, Synonyms, French
Record 9, Textual support, French
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Ces différents salinomètres sont équipés de deux échelles de mesure commutables et peuvent être raccordés à deux types de sondes de mesure. 2, record 9, French, - sonde%20de%20mesure
Record 9, Spanish
Record 9, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Instrumentos de medida
- Dispositivos de seguridad
Record 9, Main entry term, Spanish
- sonda de profundidad
1, record 9, Spanish, sonda%20de%20profundidad
feminine noun
Record 9, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 9, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 9, Textual support, Spanish
Record 10 - internal organization data 2001-06-19
Record 10, English
Record 10, Subject field(s)
- Scientific Instruments
- Photoelectricity and Electron Optics
Record 10, Main entry term, English
- sensor
1, record 10, English, sensor
correct
Record 10, Abbreviations, English
Record 10, Synonyms, English
- sensing element 2, record 10, English, sensing%20element
Record 10, Textual support, English
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Any device that is sensitive to levels or changes in physical quantities (such as light intensity or temperature) and converts these phenomena into a form suitable for input to an information-gathering system. 3, record 10, English, - sensor
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 OBS
According to six sources consulted, in remote sensing, "sensor" refers to the whole data gathering system, and "detector" to a component of that system. 4, record 10, English, - sensor
Record 10, French
Record 10, Domaine(s)
- Instruments scientifiques
- Photo-électricité et optique électronique
Record 10, Main entry term, French
- capteur
1, record 10, French, capteur
correct, masculine noun, standardized
Record 10, Abbreviations, French
Record 10, Synonyms, French
- senseur 2, record 10, French, senseur
avoid, masculine noun
Record 10, Textual support, French
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Les capteurs sont des appareils sensibles au rayonnement émis ou réfléchi par le milieu étudié: sol, végétation, etc. [...] Il existe plusieurs types de capteurs, basés sur différents phénomènes physiques, ou sensibles à des bandes étroites du spectre électromagnétique : [...] Caméras photographiques [...] Radiomètres multispectraux à balayage (scanners) [et] Capteurs à micro-ondes [...] 1, record 10, French, - capteur
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Selon cinq sources consultées, le terme «capteur» désigne l'ensemble du système de collecte de données, alors que «détecteur» n'en désigne qu'une partie. 3, record 10, French, - capteur
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 2 OBS
[Utiliser le terme] capteur passif (en anglo-américain: passive sensor) : lorsque le contexte impose qu'une distinction soit faite avec les «capteurs actifs», l'adjectif passif est ajouté au terme capteur. 4, record 10, French, - capteur
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 3 OBS
capteur : terme normalisé par l'AFNOR. 5, record 10, French, - capteur
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 PHR
Senseur à ultrasons de type «chauve-souris». 6, record 10, French, - capteur
Record 10, Spanish
Record 10, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Instrumentos científicos
- Fotoelectricidad y óptica electrónica
Record 10, Main entry term, Spanish
- sensor
1, record 10, Spanish, sensor
correct, masculine noun
Record 10, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 10, Synonyms, Spanish
- detector primario 1, record 10, Spanish, detector%20primario
correct, masculine noun
- elemento sensible 1, record 10, Spanish, elemento%20sensible
correct
Record 10, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Dispositivo que capta el valor absoluto o un cambio en la cantidad física, tal como temperatura, presión, caudal, pH, o la intensidad de luz, sonido u ondas de radio y convierte este cambio en una señal útil de entrada para un sistema de recolección de información. 1, record 10, Spanish, - sensor
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 OBS
[...] una cámara de televisión es un sensor, y un transductor es un tipo especial de sensor. 1, record 10, Spanish, - sensor
Record 11 - internal organization data 1994-06-02
Record 11, English
Record 11, Subject field(s)
- Scientific Instruments
Record 11, Main entry term, English
- sensor
1, record 11, English, sensor
correct
Record 11, Abbreviations, English
Record 11, Synonyms, English
Record 11, Textual support, English
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 OBS
of a probe 1, record 11, English, - sensor
Record 11, French
Record 11, Domaine(s)
- Instruments scientifiques
Record 11, Main entry term, French
- tête de lecture
1, record 11, French, t%C3%AAte%20de%20lecture
correct, feminine noun
Record 11, Abbreviations, French
Record 11, Synonyms, French
Record 11, Textual support, French
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 OBS
d'une sonde 1, record 11, French, - t%C3%AAte%20de%20lecture
Record 11, Spanish
Record 11, Textual support, Spanish
Record 12 - internal organization data 1992-06-11
Record 12, English
Record 12, Subject field(s)
- Calorimetry
Record 12, Main entry term, English
- sensor
1, record 12, English, sensor
correct
Record 12, Abbreviations, English
Record 12, Synonyms, English
- thermal sensor 2, record 12, English, thermal%20sensor
correct
Record 12, Textual support, English
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A device, installed in a solar energy system, which responds to temperature changes. 1, record 12, English, - sensor
Record 12, French
Record 12, Domaine(s)
- Calorimétrie
Record 12, Main entry term, French
- détecteur thermique
1, record 12, French, d%C3%A9tecteur%20thermique
correct, masculine noun
Record 12, Abbreviations, French
Record 12, Synonyms, French
Record 12, Textual support, French
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Dispositif installé dans un système d'énergie solaire, sensible aux changements de température. 2, record 12, French, - d%C3%A9tecteur%20thermique
Record 12, Spanish
Record 12, Textual support, Spanish
Record 13 - internal organization data 1981-04-03
Record 13, English
Record 13, Subject field(s)
- Management Operations (General)
Record 13, Main entry term, English
- sensor
1, record 13, English, sensor
correct
Record 13, Abbreviations, English
Record 13, Synonyms, English
Record 13, Textual support, English
Record number: 13, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Performs one or more functions: (1) selects which of the many activity outputs to be measured; (2) does the actual measuring; e.g., counting the number of units per hour coming off an assembly line; and (3) converts the sensed information to another dimension; e.g., units per hour to dollar production volume per day. 1, record 13, English, - sensor
Record 13, French
Record 13, Domaine(s)
- Opérations de la gestion (Généralités)
Record 13, Main entry term, French
- avant-poste de sondage 1, record 13, French, avant%2Dposte%20de%20sondage
Record 13, Abbreviations, French
Record 13, Synonyms, French
Record 13, Textual support, French
Record 13, Spanish
Record 13, Textual support, Spanish
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