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SUPPLEMENT VITESSE [2 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2003-02-27
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Launchers (Astronautics)
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- velocity increment
1, record 1, English, velocity%20increment
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The main propulsion system, assisted by the two solid rocket boosters during the initial phases of the ascent trajectory, provides the velocity increment from lift-off to a predetermined velocity increment before orbit insertion. ... The magnitude of the velocity increment supplied by the OMS [Orbital Maneuvering System] depends on payload weight, mission trajectory and system limitations. 2, record 1, English, - velocity%20increment
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Lanceurs (Astronautique)
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- incrément de vitesse
1, record 1, French, incr%C3%A9ment%20de%20vitesse
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- supplément de vitesse 2, record 1, French, suppl%C3%A9ment%20de%20vitesse
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Pour avoir un ordre de grandeur de cet incrément de vitesse, on peut donner l'exemple de la sonde Voyager qui, lorsqu'elle passa près de Jupiter, gagna environ 16 km/s. 3, record 1, French, - incr%C3%A9ment%20de%20vitesse
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 CONT
L'idée du principe des micromissions a en fait découlé d'une observation : il suffit d'une très faible accélération à un satellite placé sur une orbite de transfert géostationnaire pour atteindre une planète comme Mars, Vénus ou simplement notre lune (l'incrément de vitesse à appliquer à un satellite n'est que de 1,4 km/s seulement dans le cas de Mars). 4, record 1, French, - incr%C3%A9ment%20de%20vitesse
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 1976-06-19
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- General Vocabulary
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- extra speed 1, record 2, English, extra%20speed
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Vocabulaire général
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- supplément de vitesse 1, record 2, French, suppl%C3%A9ment%20de%20vitesse
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
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