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MOUVEMENT ABSOLU [2 records]

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Record 1 2010-12-29

English

Subject field(s)
  • Plate Tectonics
CONT

Absolute motions of the Pacific and America plates are defined as motions relative to the "hot spot" framework. This framework is based on the conclusion that, whereas hot spots ... may slowly move with respect to each other, the rates are generally much less than the relative plate motion rates. Motions relative to hot spots can only be obtained on a larger time scale (>5 Ma) and are less accurate than relative motions.

OBS

absolute motion: term used at Natural Resources Canada - Earth Sciences Sector.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Tectonique des plaques
OBS

Le mouvement d'une plaque peut se mesurer de deux façons : par rapport à un point chaud (mouvement absolu); par rapport à une autre plaque (mouvement relatif).

OBS

mouvement absolu : terme en usage à Ressources naturelles Canada - Secteur des sciences de la Terre.

Spanish

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Record 2 2003-02-12

English

Subject field(s)
  • General Mechanics (Physics)
  • Applications of Automation
DEF

The motion of an object described by its measurement in a frame of reference that is preferred over all other frames.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Mécanique générale (Physique)
  • Automatisation et applications
DEF

Mouvement d'un système décrit directement dans le référentiel général d'étude.

Spanish

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