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NOZZLE ACTUATION SYSTEM [2 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2001-05-15
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Spacecraft
- Launchers (Astronautics)
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- nozzle activation system
1, record 1, English, nozzle%20activation%20system
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- nozzle actuation system 1, record 1, English, nozzle%20actuation%20system
correct
- nozzle swivelling mechanism 1, record 1, English, nozzle%20swivelling%20mechanism
correct
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Engins spatiaux
- Lanceurs (Astronautique)
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- groupe d'activation tuyère
1, record 1, French, groupe%20d%27activation%20tuy%C3%A8re
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
- GAT 1, record 1, French, GAT
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- groupe d'orientation des tuyères 1, record 1, French, groupe%20d%27orientation%20des%20tuy%C3%A8res
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Groupe d'activation tuyère, groupe d'orientation des tuyères : termes extraits de la base de données du Centre national d'Études spatiales (Saclay - France) 2, record 1, French, - groupe%20d%27activation%20tuy%C3%A8re
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 1990-01-16
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Flight Instruments and Equipment (Aeroindustry)
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- nozzle actuation system
1, record 2, English, nozzle%20actuation%20system
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
- N.A.S. 2, record 2, English, N%2EA%2ES%2E
correct
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Nozzle actuation system. It appeared logical from the start of the P. 1127 design to actuate the Pegasus with a system making use of compressor bleed air. The nozzles are required to operate for a small fraction of each flight .... 3, record 2, English, - nozzle%20actuation%20system
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
To actuate: to put into mechanical action or motion. 4, record 2, English, - nozzle%20actuation%20system
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Instruments et équipement de bord (Constructions aéronautiques)
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- système de commande de puissance et d'orientation des tuyères 1, record 2, French, syst%C3%A8me%20de%20commande%20de%20puissance%20et%20d%27orientation%20des%20tuy%C3%A8res
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- dispositif d'orientation des tuyères 2, record 2, French, dispositif%20d%27orientation%20des%20tuy%C3%A8res
masculine noun
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Commande de puissance et d'orientation des tuyères. 3, record 2, French, - syst%C3%A8me%20de%20commande%20de%20puissance%20et%20d%27orientation%20des%20tuy%C3%A8res
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
système: appareil ou dispositif formé par des éléments agencés d'une manière plus ou moins compliquée. 4, record 2, French, - syst%C3%A8me%20de%20commande%20de%20puissance%20et%20d%27orientation%20des%20tuy%C3%A8res
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
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