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ATTITUDE SIGNAL [9 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2010-04-15
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Telecommunications
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- beacon tracking signal 1, record 1, English, beacon%20tracking%20signal
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
... the attitude control subsystem provides beacon tracking signal for precise pointing of the antenna toward the earth coverage areas... 2, record 1, English, - beacon%20tracking%20signal
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Télécommunications
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- signaux-balises
1, record 1, French, signaux%2Dbalises
masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
D'autre part, le satellite émet en permanence des signaux balises (beacons, Baken) qui permettent le pointage et la poursuite exactes par les stations terriennes. 2, record 1, French, - signaux%2Dbalises
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2002-07-05
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Applications of Electronics
- Navigation Instruments
- Flight Instruments and Equipment (Aeroindustry)
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- high power synchro torque transmitter
1, record 2, English, high%20power%20synchro%20torque%20transmitter
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Synchro signal amplifier(CRA-3). The CRA-3 is designed to operate with GHARS [gyroscopic heading and attitude reference system], and other compass systems... The unit may be used for multiple bearing and other repeater applications. The CRA-3 consists of a transistor amplifier, control transformer and motor with gear head designed to drive four size eleven high power synchro torque transmitters, a synchro differential and two resolvers each of which may be excited separately. Each synchro torque transmitter is capable of driving up to four high torque synchro receivers. 1, record 2, English, - high%20power%20synchro%20torque%20transmitter
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Applications de l'électronique
- Instruments de navigation
- Instruments et équipement de bord (Constructions aéronautiques)
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- synchro transmetteur de couple à puissance élevée
1, record 2, French, synchro%20transmetteur%20de%20couple%20%C3%A0%20puissance%20%C3%A9lev%C3%A9e
masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Synchro amplificateur de signaux (CRA-3). Le CRA-3 est conçu pour fonctionner avec la centrale gyroscopique de cap et de verticale et d'autres systèmes de compas [...] Le CRA-3 se compose d'un amplificateur transistorisé, d'un transformateur de commande et d'un moteur avec train d'engrenages conçu pour entraîner quatre synchro transmetteurs de couple à puissance élevée de grandeur onze, un synchro différentiel et deux résolvers, pouvant tous être excités séparément. Chaque synchro transmetteur de couple est capable d'entraîner jusqu'à quatre synchro récepteurs à couple élevé. 1, record 2, French, - synchro%20transmetteur%20de%20couple%20%C3%A0%20puissance%20%C3%A9lev%C3%A9e
Record 2, Key term(s)
- synchrotransmetteur de couple à puissance élevée
- synchro-transmetteur de couple à puissance élevée
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2001-08-14
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Applications of Electronics
- Navigation Instruments
- Flight Instruments and Equipment (Aeroindustry)
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- high torque synchro receiver
1, record 3, English, high%20torque%20synchro%20receiver
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Synchro signal amplifier(CRA-3). The CRA-3 is designed to operate with GHARS [gyroscopic heading and attitude reference system], and other compass systems... The unit may be used for multiple bearing and other repeater applications. The CRA-3 consists of a transistor amplifier, control transformer and motor with gear head designed to drive four size eleven high power synchro torque transmitters, a synchro differential and two resolvers each of which may be excited separately. Each synchro torque transmitter is capable of driving up to four high torque synchro receivers. 1, record 3, English, - high%20torque%20synchro%20receiver
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Applications de l'électronique
- Instruments de navigation
- Instruments et équipement de bord (Constructions aéronautiques)
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- synchro récepteur à couple élevé
1, record 3, French, synchro%20r%C3%A9cepteur%20%C3%A0%20couple%20%C3%A9lev%C3%A9
masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Synchro amplificateur de signaux (CRA-3). Le CRA-3 est conçu pour fonctionner avec la centrale gyroscopique de cap et de verticale et d'autres systèmes de compas [...] Le CRA-3 se compose d'un amplificateur transistorisé, d'un transformateur de commande et d'un moteur avec train d'engrenages conçu pour entraîner quatre synchro transmetteurs de couple à puissance élevée de grandeur onze, un synchro différentiel et deux résolvers, pouvant tous être excités séparément. Chaque synchro transmetteur de couple est capable d'entraîner jusqu'à quatre synchro récepteurs à couple élevé. 1, record 3, French, - synchro%20r%C3%A9cepteur%20%C3%A0%20couple%20%C3%A9lev%C3%A9
Record 3, Key term(s)
- synchro-transmetteur à couple élevé
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2001-08-14
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Electrical Component Manufacturing Equipment
- Stators and Rotors (Electrical Components)
- Servomechanisms
- Flight Instruments and Equipment (Aeroindustry)
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- synchro torque transmitter
1, record 4, English, synchro%20torque%20transmitter
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
- synchro transmitter 2, record 4, English, synchro%20transmitter
correct
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Synchro signal amplifier(CRA-3). The CRA-3 is designed to operate with GHARS [gyroscopic heading and attitude reference system], and other compass systems.... The unit may be used for multiple bearing and other repeater applications. The CRA-3 consists of a transistor amplifier, control transformer and motor with gear head designed to drive four size eleven high power synchro torque transmitters, a synchro differential and two resolvers each of which may be excited separately. Each synchro torque transmitter is capable of driving up to four high torque synchro receivers. 3, record 4, English, - synchro%20torque%20transmitter
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 2 CONT
Synchro torque transmitter. The synchro transmitter converts the angular position of its rotor (mechanical input) into an electrical output signal. 2, record 4, English, - synchro%20torque%20transmitter
Record 4, Key term(s)
- synchro-torque transmitter
- synchro-transmitter
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Matériel et équipement électriques
- Stators et rotors (Composants électrotechniques)
- Servomécanismes
- Instruments et équipement de bord (Constructions aéronautiques)
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- synchro transmetteur de couple
1, record 4, French, synchro%20transmetteur%20de%20couple
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Synchro amplificateur de signaux (CRA-3). Le CRA-3 est conçu pour fonctionner avec la centrale gyroscopique de cap et de verticale et d'autres systèmes de compas [...] Le CRA-3 se compose d'un amplificateur transistorisé, d'un transformateur de commande et d'un moteur avec train d'engrenages conçu pour entraîner quatre synchro transmetteurs de couple à puissance élevée de grandeur onze, un synchro différentiel et deux résolvers, pouvant tous être excités séparément. Chaque synchro transmetteur de couple est capable d'entraîner jusqu'à quatre synchro récepteurs à couple élevé. 1, record 4, French, - synchro%20transmetteur%20de%20couple
Record 4, Key term(s)
- synchrotransmetteur de couple
- synchro-transmetteur de couple
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 2001-08-14
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Flight Instruments and Equipment (Aeroindustry)
- Aircraft Piloting and Navigation
- Navigation Instruments
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- magnetic heading demodulator
1, record 5, English, magnetic%20heading%20demodulator
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The magnetic heading demodulator is located within the power adapter panel. It is electrically connected between the GHARS [gyroscopic heading and attitude reference unit] and the IDS 7. The demodulator receives a signal from the GHARS sensing the state of synchronization between the heading reference and the flux valve heading. 1, record 5, English, - magnetic%20heading%20demodulator
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Instruments et équipement de bord (Constructions aéronautiques)
- Pilotage et navigation aérienne
- Instruments de navigation
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- démodulateur de cap magnétique
1, record 5, French, d%C3%A9modulateur%20de%20cap%20magn%C3%A9tique
correct, masculine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Le démodulateur de cap magnétique est situé dans le «power adapter panel». Il est connecté entre le système de GHARS [centrale gyroscopique de cap et de verticale] et l'indicateur IDS-7. Le démodulateur reçoit un signal du GHARS détecteur de l'état de synchronisation entre la référence de cap et le cap de la [sonde magnétométrique]. 1, record 5, French, - d%C3%A9modulateur%20de%20cap%20magn%C3%A9tique
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 2001-08-14
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Electronics
- Flight Instruments and Equipment (Aeroindustry)
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- control transformer
1, record 6, English, control%20transformer
correct
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Synchro signal amplifier(CRA-3). The CRA-3 is designed to operate with GHARS [gyroscopic heading and attitude reference system], and other compass systems... The unit may be used for multiple bearing and other repeater applications. The CRA-3 consists of a transistor amplifier, control transformer and motor with gear head designed to drive four size eleven high power synchro torque transmitters, a synchro differential and two resolvers each of which may be excited separately. 1, record 6, English, - control%20transformer
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Électronique
- Instruments et équipement de bord (Constructions aéronautiques)
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- transformateur de commande
1, record 6, French, transformateur%20de%20commande
correct, masculine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Synchro-amplificateur de signaux (CRA-3). Le CRA-3 est conçu pour fonctionner avec la centrale gyroscopique de cap et de verticale et d'autres systèmes de compas [...] Le CRA-3 se compose d'un amplificateur transistorisé, d'un transformateur de commande et d'un moteur avec train d'engrenages conçu pour entraîner quatre synchro-transmetteurs de couple à puissance élevée de grandeur onze, un synchro-différentiel et deux résolvers, pouvant tous être excités séparément. 1, record 6, French, - transformateur%20de%20commande
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 2001-01-25
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Armour
- Tracked Vehicles (Military)
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- angular speed sensor
1, record 7, English, angular%20speed%20sensor
correct
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A tank attitude sensor which generates an electrical signal when a moving target is tracked. 1, record 7, English, - angular%20speed%20sensor
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Arme blindée
- Véhicules chenillés (Militaire)
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- capteur de vitesse angulaire
1, record 7, French, capteur%20de%20vitesse%20angulaire
correct, masculine noun, officially approved
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Capteur générant un signal électrique lorsqu'on suit un objectif mobile. 1, record 7, French, - capteur%20de%20vitesse%20angulaire
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
S'applique au LEOPARD. 2, record 7, French, - capteur%20de%20vitesse%20angulaire
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 2 OBS
capteur de vitesse angulaire : terme et définition uniformisés par le Comité de terminologie française du Conseil de doctrine et de tactique de l'Armée de terre. 2, record 7, French, - capteur%20de%20vitesse%20angulaire
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record 8 - internal organization data 2000-05-26
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- Aircraft Piloting and Navigation
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- control motion noise
1, record 8, English, control%20motion%20noise
correct, officially approved
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
- CMN 1, record 8, English, CMN
correct, officially approved
Record 8, Synonyms, English
Record 8, Textual support, English
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 DEF
That portion of the guidance signal error which causes control surface, wheel and column motion and could affect aircraft attitude angle during coupled flight, but does not cause aircraft displacement from the desired course and/or glide path. 1, record 8, English, - control%20motion%20noise
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 OBS
control motion noise; CMN: term, abbreviation and definition officially approved by the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO). 2, record 8, English, - control%20motion%20noise
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Pilotage et navigation aérienne
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- bruit sur les commandes
1, record 8, French, bruit%20sur%20les%20commandes
correct, masculine noun, officially approved
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
- CMN 1, record 8, French, CMN
correct, officially approved
Record 8, Synonyms, French
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Partie de l'erreur de signal de guidage qui provoque des déplacements des gouvernes et commandes d'assiette latérale et longitudinale et qui est susceptible d'influer sur l'assiette de l'aéronef en vol couplé, mais qui n'écarte pas l'aéronef de l'alignement de piste et/ou de l'alignement de descente souhaités. 1, record 8, French, - bruit%20sur%20les%20commandes
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 OBS
bruit sur les commandes; CMN : terme, abréviation et définition uniformisés par l'Organisation de l'aviation civile internationale (OACI). 2, record 8, French, - bruit%20sur%20les%20commandes
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Pilotaje y navegación aérea
Record 8, Main entry term, Spanish
- ruido de mandos
1, record 8, Spanish, ruido%20de%20mandos
correct, masculine noun, officially approved
Record 8, Abbreviations, Spanish
- CMN 1, record 8, Spanish, CMN
correct, officially approved
Record 8, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Aquella parte del error de la señal de guía que origina movimiento en los timones y mandos y pudiera afectar al ángulo de actitud de la aeronave durante el vuelo acoplado, pero que no hace que la aeronave se desvíe del rumbo y/o de la trayectoria de planeo deseados. 1, record 8, Spanish, - ruido%20de%20mandos
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 OBS
ruido de mandos; CMN : término, abreviatura y definición aceptados oficialmente por la Organización de Aviación Civil Internacional (OACI). 2, record 8, Spanish, - ruido%20de%20mandos
Record 9 - internal organization data 1980-08-21
Record 9, English
Record 9, Subject field(s)
- Aeroindustry
Record 9, Main entry term, English
- slow-in rate limiter
1, record 9, English, slow%2Din%20rate%20limiter
correct
Record 9, Abbreviations, English
Record 9, Synonyms, English
Record 9, Textual support, English
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 OBS
When the roll attitude error signal is greater than 2 degrees, the signal is applied directly to the slow-in rate limiter. 1, record 9, English, - slow%2Din%20rate%20limiter
Record 9, French
Record 9, Domaine(s)
- Constructions aéronautiques
Record 9, Main entry term, French
- limiteur adoucisseur 1, record 9, French, limiteur%20adoucisseur
Record 9, Abbreviations, French
Record 9, Synonyms, French
Record 9, Textual support, French
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Limiteur adoucisseur (...) Il est utilisé pour limiter l'amplitude des signaux de roulis à une valeur déterminée. 1, record 9, French, - limiteur%20adoucisseur
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Le code de source complet est MECAR-SE-210F,1972,22-14-0,3 2, record 9, French, - limiteur%20adoucisseur
Record 9, Spanish
Record 9, Textual support, Spanish
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