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THERMAL CONTROL SYSTEM [2 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2003-03-17
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Thermoelectricity and Thermoelectronics
- Spacecraft
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- thermal control system
1, record 1, English, thermal%20control%20system
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
- TCS 2, record 1, English, TCS
correct
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The Thermal Control System (TCS) maintains the TDRS [Tracking and Data Relay Satellite] component temperature within acceptable limits during all pre launch, launch, orbit insertion and on orbit operations for the duration of the TDRS mission. The TCS consists of insulation blankets, radiator panels, thermostatically controlled heaters, and thermal coatings and finishes. 2, record 1, English, - thermal%20control%20system
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Thermoélectrique et thermoélectronique
- Engins spatiaux
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- système de régulation thermique
1, record 1, French, syst%C3%A8me%20de%20r%C3%A9gulation%20thermique
correct, masculine 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 2001-10-12
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Orbital Stations
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- thermal control system
1, record 2, English, thermal%20control%20system
correct, officially approved
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
... the International Space Station's thermal control systems maintain a delicate balance between the deep-freeze of space and the Sun's blazing heat. 2, record 2, English, - thermal%20control%20system
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
thermal control system: term officially approved by the International Space Station official approval Group (ISSOAG). 3, record 2, English, - thermal%20control%20system
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Stations orbitales
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- système de régulation thermique
1, record 2, French, syst%C3%A8me%20de%20r%C3%A9gulation%20thermique
proposal, masculine noun, officially approved
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
système de régulation thermique : terme uniformisé par le Groupe de travail de la terminologie de la Station spatiale internationale (GTTSSI). 2, record 2, French, - syst%C3%A8me%20de%20r%C3%A9gulation%20thermique
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
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