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THERMAL BARRIER [4 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2016-09-22
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Thermal Insulation
- Building Elements
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- thermal break
1, record 1, English, thermal%20break
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- thermal barrier 2, record 1, English, thermal%20barrier
correct
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
An element of low heat conductivity placed in an assembly to reduce or prevent the flow of heat between highly conductive materials ... 3, record 1, English, - thermal%20break
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
... used in some metal window or curtain wall designs intended for installation in cold climates. 3, record 1, English, - thermal%20break
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Isolation thermique
- Éléments du bâtiment
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- barrière thermique
1, record 1, French, barri%C3%A8re%20thermique
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2003-12-19
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Spacecraft
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- thermal barrier
1, record 2, English, thermal%20barrier
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
a limit to unlimited increase in airplane or rocket speeds imposed by aerodynamic heating that without adequate provisions for cooling the exposed surfaces will result in loss of strength and eventual melting of the metal skin. 2, record 2, English, - thermal%20barrier
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Engins spatiaux
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- barrière thermique
1, record 2, French, barri%C3%A8re%20thermique
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Vitesse limite à partir de laquelle les effets thermiques subis par un engin spatial dans une atmosphère deviennent destructeurs. Cette limite peut être reculée par l'emploi d'écrans ou de boucliers thermiques. 2, record 2, French, - barri%C3%A8re%20thermique
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Naves espaciales
Record 2, Main entry term, Spanish
- barrera térmica
1, record 2, Spanish, barrera%20t%C3%A9rmica
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 2, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Velocidad de un vehículo en la atmósfera desde la que el caldeamiento aerodinámico no permite el normal funcionamiento de los instrumentos instalados el él. 1, record 2, Spanish, - barrera%20t%C3%A9rmica
Record 3 - internal organization data 2000-08-24
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Paints and Varnishes (Industries)
- Fireproofing
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- thermal barrier
1, record 3, English, thermal%20barrier
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A material that will limit the average temperature rise of the unexposed surface to the maximum allowed by fire standards. 2, record 3, English, - thermal%20barrier
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Peintures et vernis (Industries)
- Ignifugation
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- couche isolante
1, record 3, French, couche%20isolante
correct, feminine noun, officially approved
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Matériau qui limite la hausse de température moyenne des surfaces non exposées au maximum permis par les normes de sécurité-incendie. 2, record 3, French, - couche%20isolante
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
couche isolante : terme et définition uniformisés par le Groupe de travail de terminologie du génie. 3, record 3, French, - couche%20isolante
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 1981-11-27
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Aeroindustry
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- heat barrier 1, record 4, English, heat%20barrier
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
- thermal barrier 1, record 4, English, thermal%20barrier
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Constructions aéronautiques
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- mur de la chaleur 1, record 4, French, mur%20de%20la%20chaleur
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
À la vitesse de 3500 km/h, l'échauffement produit par le frottement de l'air s'accroit plus vite que le refroidissement produit par l'air lui-même. À cette vitesse, on se heurte au "mur de la chaleur". 1, record 4, French, - mur%20de%20la%20chaleur
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
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