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portée maximale [6 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2022-10-26
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Ballistics
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- maximum range
1, record 1, English, maximum%20range
correct, NATO, standardized, officially approved
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- extreme range 2, record 1, English, extreme%20range
former designation, correct
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The greatest distance a projectile can travel. [Definition officially approved by the Joint Terminology Panel.] 3, record 1, English, - maximum%20range
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 DEF
The greatest distance a weapon can fire without consideration of dispersion. [Definition standardized by NATO.] 4, record 1, English, - maximum%20range
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
maximum range: designation officially approved by the Joint Terminology Panel and standardized by NATO. 5, record 1, English, - maximum%20range
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Balistique
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- portée maximale
1, record 1, French, port%C3%A9e%20maximale
correct, feminine noun, standardized, officially approved
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- portée maximum 2, record 1, French, port%C3%A9e%20maximum
correct, feminine noun, officially approved
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Distance la plus grande que peut parcourir un projectile. [Définition uniformisée par le Groupe d'experts en terminologie interarmées.] 3, record 1, French, - port%C3%A9e%20maximale
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 DEF
La plus grande distance à laquelle une arme peut tirer en dehors de toutes considérations sur la dispersion. [Définition normalisée par l'OTAN.] 4, record 1, French, - port%C3%A9e%20maximale
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
portée maximale; portée maximum : désignations uniformisées par le Groupe d'experts en terminologie interarmées. 4, record 1, French, - port%C3%A9e%20maximale
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
portée maximale : désignation normalisée par l'OTAN et uniformisée par le Groupe de travail de terminologie des armes légères. 4, record 1, French, - port%C3%A9e%20maximale
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Balística
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- alcance máximo
1, record 1, Spanish, alcance%20m%C3%A1ximo
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
La mayor distancia a la que un arma puede disparar sin tener en cuenta la dispersión. 1, record 1, Spanish, - alcance%20m%C3%A1ximo
Record 2 - internal organization data 2008-01-23
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Atmospheric, Climatic and Meteorological Phenomena
- Security Devices
- Protection of Life
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- theoretical maximum range
1, record 2, English, theoretical%20maximum%20range
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- maximum range 1, record 2, English, maximum%20range
correct
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Theoretical Maximum Range ... is the maximum [range] between two [avalanche] transceivers. ... The maximum range can be established by using two transceivers of the same type with new batteries. Find a large flat area such as a football field and place one device on the ground in transmit mode. The other should be set to search mode on maximum gain and the antennas should be parallel. Move away from the device on the ground until the signal disappears. The distance obtained is usually the range indicated by the manufacturer and is usually around 80 meters for analogue devices and somewhat less for digital devices. 1, record 2, English, - theoretical%20maximum%20range
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The range is the ... distance between two [avalanche] transceivers when a signal is first obtained. It depends on a number of criteria: the make of device, the battery condition, the ambient temperature, the relative positions of the antennas, electromagnetic and other interference. 1, record 2, English, - theoretical%20maximum%20range
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Phénomènes météorologiques, climatiques et atmosphériques
- Dispositifs de sécurité
- Sécurité des personnes
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- portée maximale théorique
1, record 2, French, port%C3%A9e%20maximale%20th%C3%A9orique
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- portée maximale 2, record 2, French, port%C3%A9e%20maximale
feminine noun
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
[...] portée maximum entre deux appareils [de recherche de victimes d'avalanche] de même modèle, piles neuves et antennes parallèles. 1, record 2, French, - port%C3%A9e%20maximale%20th%C3%A9orique
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Pour des raisons de concurrence, les fabricants d'ARVA indiquent souvent des portées de recherche trop élevées. La valeur figurant en regard de la rubrique «portée maximale» dans les spécifications techniques est certes mesurable objectivement dans de nombreux cas, mais elle n'est valide que dans des conditions absolument idéales (pas de perturbation dans les environs, émetteur puissant et précis, orientation idéale de l'émetteur et du récepteur, etc.), conditions que l'on ne rencontre guère dans la pratique. 3, record 2, French, - port%C3%A9e%20maximale%20th%C3%A9orique
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
La portée maximale théorique [...] est [celle] qui est généralement indiquée par le constructeur (de l'ordre de 100 mètres). 4, record 2, French, - port%C3%A9e%20maximale%20th%C3%A9orique
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 3 OBS
Les portées théoriques annoncées par les constructeurs ... n'ont guère de signification pratique. Elles correspondent à la position idéale de deux appareils neufs dont les antennes sont parallèles. Établies en laboratoire, elles ne doivent pas être confondues avec la portée [...] utile. 2, record 2, French, - port%C3%A9e%20maximale%20th%C3%A9orique
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 4 OBS
La portée est la distance pour obtenir un premier signal entre un appareil en émission et un appareil en réception. 1, record 2, French, - port%C3%A9e%20maximale%20th%C3%A9orique
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 1998-09-04
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Measuring Instruments
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- maximum capacity 1, record 3, English, maximum%20capacity
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Appareils de mesure
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- portée maximale
1, record 3, French, port%C3%A9e%20maximale
correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Capacité maximale de pesage, compte non tenu de la capacité additive de tare. 1, record 3, French, - port%C3%A9e%20maximale
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Instruments de pesage. 1, record 3, French, - port%C3%A9e%20maximale
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 1998-08-27
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Metrology and Units of Measure
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- maximum capacity 1, record 4, English, maximum%20capacity
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The value of the quantity to be measured corresponding to the upper limit of the measurement range. 2, record 4, English, - maximum%20capacity
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
maximum capacity: In certain cases the maximum capacity is determined by safety requirements. 2, record 4, English, - maximum%20capacity
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Unités de mesure et métrologie
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- portée maximale
1, record 4, French, port%C3%A9e%20maximale
correct, feminine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Valeur de la grandeur à mesurer correspondant à la limite maximale de l'étendue de mesurage. 2, record 4, French, - port%C3%A9e%20maximale
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
portée maximale : Dans certains cas la portée maximale est déterminée par des conditions de sécurité. 2, record 4, French, - port%C3%A9e%20maximale
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 2 OBS
étendue de mesure spécifiée [...] Note : Les limites supérieure et inférieure de l'étendue de mesure spécifiée sont parfois appelées respectivement portée maximale et portée minimale. [Observation reproduite avec l'autorisation de l'AFNOR.] 3, record 4, French, - port%C3%A9e%20maximale
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 3 OBS
portée maximale : recommandation internationale de la Troisième Conférence Internationale de Métrologie Légale, 1968. 4, record 4, French, - port%C3%A9e%20maximale
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 1998-04-03
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Radar, Radio Guidance and Goniometry
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- maximum range
1, record 5, English, maximum%20range
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Radar, radioguidage et radiogoniométrie
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- portée maximale
1, record 5, French, port%C3%A9e%20maximale
correct, feminine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
- portée limite 2, record 5, French, port%C3%A9e%20limite
feminine noun
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Alors que les théoriciens [...] considéraient que les ondes hertziennes avaient une portée maximale de quelques dizaines de mètres, Marconi pensa [...] qu'elles permettraient de réaliser, sur de longues distances, de la télégraphie sans fil. 3, record 5, French, - port%C3%A9e%20maximale
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 1982-02-11
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Shipbuilding
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- maximum span
1, record 6, English, maximum%20span
correct
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Constructions navales
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- portée maximale
1, record 6, French, port%C3%A9e%20maximale
correct
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
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