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COMPASS ROSE [3 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2011-07-26
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Mathematical Geography
- Astrophysics and Cosmography
- Scientific Instruments
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- compass card
1, record 1, English, compass%20card
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- compass rose 2, record 1, English, compass%20rose
correct
- card 2, record 1, English, card
correct
- rose 3, record 1, English, rose
correct
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The circular card attached to the needles of a mariner's compass on which are marked the 32 points of the compass and the 360 degrees of the circle. 2, record 1, English, - compass%20card
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Géographie mathématique
- Astrophysique et cosmographie
- Instruments scientifiques
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- rose des vents
1, record 1, French, rose%20des%20vents
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- rose 1, record 1, French, rose
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Étoile à 32 divisions (aires du vent), donnant les points cardinaux et collatéraux, représentée sur le cadran d'une boussole, sur les cartes marines, etc. 1, record 1, French, - rose%20des%20vents
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Geografía matemática
- Astrofísica y cosmografía
- Instrumentos científicos
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- rosa de los vientos
1, record 1, Spanish, rosa%20de%20los%20vientos
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
- rosa náutica 1, record 1, Spanish, rosa%20n%C3%A1utica
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Disco de las brújulas y compases que lleva impresos los 32 vientos o rumbos. 1, record 1, Spanish, - rosa%20de%20los%20vientos
Record 2 - internal organization data 2007-03-11
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Flight Instruments and Equipment (Aeroindustry)
- Navigation Instruments
- Aircraft Piloting and Navigation
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- compass rose card
1, record 2, English, compass%20rose%20card
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- compass card 2, record 2, English, compass%20card
correct
- compass rose 3, record 2, English, compass%20rose
correct
- azimuth card 4, record 2, English, azimuth%20card
correct
- compass dial 5, record 2, English, compass%20dial
correct
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The part of a compass on which the direction graduations are placed, it is usually in the form of a thin disk or annulus graduated in degrees, clockwise from 0° at the reference direction to 360°, and sometimes also in compass points. 6, record 2, English, - compass%20rose%20card
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The heading indicator (also known as the directional gyro) is an instrument designed to indicate the heading of the airplane... The gyro wheel in the heading indicator is mounted vertically and spins about its horizontal axis... The spinning gyro wheel is mounted in an inner gimbal ring that is free to turn about the horizontal axis. The inner ring is, in turn, mounted inside an outer gimbal ring. The compass rose card on the face of the instrument is attached by a series of gears to the outer gimbal ring. As the airplane turns, the compass card rotates indicating a turn to the left or right. 1, record 2, English, - compass%20rose%20card
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 CONT
The dial on a compass is called a card. The compass card has 360 points, called degrees. The dial will help you to find East, West, South and all the points in between. The numbers on the dial show the number of degrees from North. 5, record 2, English, - compass%20rose%20card
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Instruments et équipement de bord (Constructions aéronautiques)
- Instruments de navigation
- Pilotage et navigation aérienne
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- rose graduée du compas
1, record 2, French, rose%20gradu%C3%A9e%20du%20compas
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- rose compas 2, record 2, French, rose%20compas
correct, feminine noun, officially approved
- rose du compas 3, record 2, French, rose%20du%20compas
correct, feminine noun
- rose des caps 1, record 2, French, rose%20des%20caps
feminine noun
- limbe 4, record 2, French, limbe
see observation, masculine noun
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Couronne circulaire en métal ou en verre sur laquelle est portée la graduation angulaire d'un instrument de mesure. 5, record 2, French, - rose%20gradu%C3%A9e%20du%20compas
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
La rose du compas doit être graduée dans le sens des aiguilles d'une montre de 0° à 360° à intervalles égaux ne dépassant pas 1°. Elle doit porter une graduation chiffrée tous les degrés au moins. Les répéteurs numériques sont acceptables à condition qu'ils soient facilement lisibles et qu'ils contiennent des échelles équivalentes. 6, record 2, French, - rose%20gradu%C3%A9e%20du%20compas
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 CONT
Le conservateur de cap (aussi appelé gyroscope directionnel) est un instrument qui indique la cap de l'avion [...] Le rotor du conservateur de cap est monté verticalement et tourne autour d'un axe horizontal [...] Ce rotor est fixé dans un cardan intérieur, lequel tourne librement autour de l'axe horizontal. Ce cardan est monté à l'intérieur d'un autre cardan. Le limbe (rose graduée du compas) visible sur la face de l'instrument, est attaché au cardan extérieur par un système d'engrenages. Lorsque l'avion effectue un virage, le limbe tourne, indiquant un virage à gauche ou à droite. 1, record 2, French, - rose%20gradu%C3%A9e%20du%20compas
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
rose compas : terme uniformisé par le Comité d'uniformisation de la terminologie aéronautique (CUTA) - Opérations aériennes. 7, record 2, French, - rose%20gradu%C3%A9e%20du%20compas
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
limbe : Pris hors contexte précis, ce terme est un générique par rapport aux termes «rose graduée du compas» ou «rose des caps». 8, record 2, French, - rose%20gradu%C3%A9e%20du%20compas
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2002-02-18
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Mathematical Geography
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- compass rose
1, record 3, English, compass%20rose
correct, NATO, standardized
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A graduated circle, usually marked in degrees, indicating directions and printed or inscribed on an appropriate medium. 1, record 3, English, - compass%20rose
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
compass rose : term and definition standardized by NATO. 2, record 3, English, - compass%20rose
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Géographie mathématique
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- rose du compas
1, record 3, French, rose%20du%20compas
correct, feminine noun, NATO, standardized
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Cercle gradué, généralement en degrés, matérialisant des directions et imprimé ou gravé sur un support approprié. 1, record 3, French, - rose%20du%20compas
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
rose du compas : terme et définition normalisés par l'OTAN. 2, record 3, French, - rose%20du%20compas
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Geografía matemática
Record 3, Main entry term, Spanish
- rosa de los vientos
1, record 3, Spanish, rosa%20de%20los%20vientos
feminine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 3, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Círculo graduado, normalmente dividido en grados, que indica las direcciones y está impreso o grabado en un material adecuado. 1, record 3, Spanish, - rosa%20de%20los%20vientos
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