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CORRECTION FACTOR [28 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2026-01-27
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Ballistics
- Target Acquisition
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- observer-target factor
1, record 1, English, observer%2Dtarget%20factor
correct, noun, officially approved
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- OT factor 1, record 1, English, OT%20factor
correct, noun, officially approved
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The distance from the observer to a target expressed in thousands of metres. 1, record 1, English, - observer%2Dtarget%20factor
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The observer-target factor is used by an observer to make a line correction when adjusting fire. 1, record 1, English, - observer%2Dtarget%20factor
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
observer-target factor; OT factor: designations and definition officially approved by the Army Terminology Panel. 2, record 1, English, - observer%2Dtarget%20factor
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Balistique
- Acquisition d'objectif
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- facteur observateur-cible
1, record 1, French, facteur%20observateur%2Dcible
correct, masculine noun, officially approved
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Distance entre un observateur et une cible exprimée en milliers de mètres. 1, record 1, French, - facteur%20observateur%2Dcible
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Le facteur observateur-cible est utilisé par l'observateur pour faire une correction angulaire lors du réglage du tir. 1, record 1, French, - facteur%20observateur%2Dcible
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
facteur observateur-cible : désignation et définition uniformisées par le Groupe d'experts en terminologie de l'Armée de terre. 2, record 1, French, - facteur%20observateur%2Dcible
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2023-03-08
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Aquaculture
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- whole wet weight
1, record 2, English, whole%20wet%20weight
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- wet body weight 2, record 2, English, wet%20body%20weight
correct
- wet weight 3, record 2, English, wet%20weight
correct
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Because mussels can trap water within their valves and were weighed whole, a correction factor was applied to remove contribution of water to the measurements. This was done by relating wet soft tissue weight to whole mussel weight... the linear relationship between whole wet weight and tissue weight..., the number of individuals consumed, and the average weight of individuals given to calculate flesh consumption [was then used]. 4, record 2, English, - whole%20wet%20weight
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Aquaculture
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- poids corporel humide
1, record 2, French, poids%20corporel%20humide
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- poids humide 2, record 2, French, poids%20humide
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2016-05-05
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Algebra
- Metrology and Units of Measure
- Scientific Measurements and Analyses
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- correction factor
1, record 3, English, correction%20factor
correct, standardized
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A numerical factor by which the uncorrected result of a measurement is multiplied to compensate for systematic error. 2, record 3, English, - correction%20factor
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Since the systematic error cannot be known perfectly, the correction cannot be complete. 2, record 3, English, - correction%20factor
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 OBS
correction factor : term and definition standardized by ISO in 2014. 3, record 3, English, - correction%20factor
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Algèbre
- Unités de mesure et métrologie
- Mesures et analyse (Sciences)
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- facteur de correction
1, record 3, French, facteur%20de%20correction
correct, masculine noun, standardized
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Facteur numérique par lequel le résultat non corrigé d’une mesure est multiplié pour compenser l’erreur systématique. 2, record 3, French, - facteur%20de%20correction
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Étant donné que l'erreur systématique ne peut pas être connue parfaitement, la correction ne peut pas être complète. 2, record 3, French, - facteur%20de%20correction
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 OBS
facteur de correction : terme normalisé par l'AFNOR en 1984; terme et définition normalisés par l'ISO en 2014. 3, record 3, French, - facteur%20de%20correction
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Álgebra
- Metrología y unidades de medida
- Medición y análisis (Ciencias)
Record 3, Main entry term, Spanish
- factor de calibración
1, record 3, Spanish, factor%20de%20calibraci%C3%B3n
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 3, Synonyms, Spanish
- factor de corrección 2, record 3, Spanish, factor%20de%20correcci%C3%B3n
masculine noun
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Cantidad por la que hay que multiplicar las lecturas efectuadas en un instrumento para obtener los valores de magnitud que trata de medir. 1, record 3, Spanish, - factor%20de%20calibraci%C3%B3n
Record 4 - internal organization data 2014-06-12
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Nuclear Fission Reactors
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- cell correction factor
1, record 4, English, cell%20correction%20factor
correct, standardized
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A factor introduced to correct for the effect of idealizing the shape of actual reactor cells in the calculation of reactor parameters. 1, record 4, English, - cell%20correction%20factor
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
cell correction factor : term and definition standardized by ISO. 2, record 4, English, - cell%20correction%20factor
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Réacteurs nucléaires de fission
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- facteur de correction de cellule
1, record 4, French, facteur%20de%20correction%20de%20cellule
correct, masculine noun, standardized
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Facteur introduit pour corriger les effets de l'idéalisation de la forme d'une cellule réelle de réacteur dans les calculs des paramètres du réacteur. 1, record 4, French, - facteur%20de%20correction%20de%20cellule
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
facteur de correction de cellule : terme et définition normalisés par l'ISO. 2, record 4, French, - facteur%20de%20correction%20de%20cellule
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 2014-06-10
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Springs (Mechanical Components)
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- stress correction factor
1, record 5, English, stress%20correction%20factor
correct, standardized
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A factor expressing the fact that the distribution of torsional stress across the wire diameter is not symmetrical. 1, record 5, English, - stress%20correction%20factor
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
This stress is generally higher on the inside of the coil than it is on the outside. 1, record 5, English, - stress%20correction%20factor
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 2 OBS
stress correction factor : term and definition standardized by ISO. 2, record 5, English, - stress%20correction%20factor
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Ressorts (Composants mécaniques)
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- facteur de correction de contrainte
1, record 5, French, facteur%20de%20correction%20de%20contrainte
correct, masculine noun, standardized
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Facteur exprimant le fait que la distribution de la contrainte de torsion autour du fil n'est pas symétrique. 1, record 5, French, - facteur%20de%20correction%20de%20contrainte
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Cette contrainte est généralement plus grande à l'intérieur de la spire qu'à l'extérieur. 1, record 5, French, - facteur%20de%20correction%20de%20contrainte
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 2 OBS
facteur de correction de contrainte : terme et définition normalisés par l'ISO. 2, record 5, French, - facteur%20de%20correction%20de%20contrainte
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 2014-06-10
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Springs (Mechanical Components)
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- corrected torsional stress
1, record 6, English, corrected%20torsional%20stress
correct, standardized
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The value of torsional stress multiplied by the stress correction factor, taking into consideration the direct shearing stress and the influence of the wire curvature. 1, record 6, English, - corrected%20torsional%20stress
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
corrected torsional stress: term and definition standardized by ISO. 2, record 6, English, - corrected%20torsional%20stress
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Ressorts (Composants mécaniques)
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- contrainte de torsion corrigée
1, record 6, French, contrainte%20de%20torsion%20corrig%C3%A9e
correct, feminine noun, standardized
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Valeur de la contrainte de torsion multipliée par le facteur de correction de contrainte tenant compte de la contrainte de cisaillement directe et de l'influence de la courbure du fil. 1, record 6, French, - contrainte%20de%20torsion%20corrig%C3%A9e
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
contrainte de torsion corrigée : terme et définition normalisés par l'ISO. 2, record 6, French, - contrainte%20de%20torsion%20corrig%C3%A9e
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 2014-03-03
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Environment
- Mathematics
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- methane correction factor
1, record 7, English, methane%20correction%20factor
correct
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
- MCF 2, record 7, English, MCF
correct
Record 7, Synonyms, English
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The methane correction factor(MCF) accounts for the proportion of managed to unmanaged solid waste disposal sites. Unmanaged solid waste disposal sites produce less CH4, since a larger fraction of waste decomposes aerobically in the top layers of the site. 1, record 7, English, - methane%20correction%20factor
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Environnement
- Mathématiques
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- facteur de correction du méthane
1, record 7, French, facteur%20de%20correction%20du%20m%C3%A9thane
correct, masculine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
- FCM 2, record 7, French, FCM
correct, masculine noun
Record 7, Synonyms, French
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Le facteur de correction du méthane (FCM) représente le rapport entre le nombre de décharges de déchets solides gérées et non gérées. Les décharges non gérées produisent moins de CH4, car une fraction plus importante des déchets se décompose par voie aérobie dans les couches supérieures du site. 1, record 7, French, - facteur%20de%20correction%20du%20m%C3%A9thane
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record 8 - internal organization data 2013-05-17
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- Telecommunications Transmission
- Radar, Radio Guidance and Goniometry
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- correcting signal
1, record 8, English, correcting%20signal
correct
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
Record 8, Synonyms, English
- correction signal 2, record 8, English, correction%20signal
correct
Record 8, Textual support, English
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The area over which corrections can be made from a single differential facility depends on a number of factors such as timeliness of the transmission of the correction factor, range of the correction signal, uniformity of the system grid and user receiver limitations. 2, record 8, English, - correcting%20signal
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Synchronous systems. 3, record 8, English, - correcting%20signal
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Transmission (Télécommunications)
- Radar, radioguidage et radiogoniométrie
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- signal de correction
1, record 8, French, signal%20de%20correction
correct, masculine noun
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
Record 8, Synonyms, French
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Le secteur pour lequel les corrections peuvent être effectuées à partir d’une seule installation dépend d’un certain nombre de facteurs : la temporisation de la transmission du facteur de correction, la portée du signal de correction, l’uniformité de la grille du système et les limitations du récepteur de l’utilisateur. 2, record 8, French, - signal%20de%20correction
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Transmisión (Telecomunicaciones)
- Guía radárica, radioguía y radiogoniometría
Record 8, Main entry term, Spanish
- señal de corrección
1, record 8, Spanish, se%C3%B1al%20de%20correcci%C3%B3n
correct, feminine noun
Record 8, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 8, Synonyms, Spanish
- señal de corrección de sincronismo 1, record 8, Spanish, se%C3%B1al%20de%20correcci%C3%B3n%20de%20sincronismo
correct, feminine noun
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Señal especial, que puede ser periódica, para realizar correcciones de sincronismo. 1, record 8, Spanish, - se%C3%B1al%20de%20correcci%C3%B3n
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Sistemas síncronos. 1, record 8, Spanish, - se%C3%B1al%20de%20correcci%C3%B3n
Record 9 - internal organization data 2011-07-13
Record 9, English
Record 9, Subject field(s)
- Analytical Chemistry
Record 9, Main entry term, English
- corrected retention time
1, record 9, English, corrected%20retention%20time
correct
Record 9, Abbreviations, English
Record 9, Synonyms, English
Record 9, Textual support, English
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Since there is a pressure gradient along the length of the GC [gas chromatography] columns, calculation of retention parameters must frequently include a correction(j). Using this factor, the corrected retention time is obtained by multiplying the retention time by j... 1, record 9, English, - corrected%20retention%20time
Record 9, French
Record 9, Domaine(s)
- Chimie analytique
Record 9, Main entry term, French
- temps de rétention corrigée
1, record 9, French, temps%20de%20r%C3%A9tention%20corrig%C3%A9e
correct, masculine noun
Record 9, Abbreviations, French
Record 9, Synonyms, French
Record 9, Textual support, French
Record 9, Spanish
Record 9, Textual support, Spanish
Record 10 - internal organization data 2006-12-28
Record 10, English
Record 10, Subject field(s)
- Guns (Land Forces)
- Armour
Record 10, Main entry term, English
- confirmation round
1, record 10, English, confirmation%20round
correct
Record 10, Abbreviations, English
Record 10, Synonyms, English
Record 10, Textual support, English
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The process for determining a discrete CCF(Computer Correction Factor) is to fire a threeround shot group, determine the mean point of impact(MPI), and adjust the reticle to the MPI. A single confirmation round is then fired to ensure the tank will hit. 2, record 10, English, - confirmation%20round
Record 10, French
Record 10, Domaine(s)
- Canons (Forces terrestres)
- Arme blindée
Record 10, Main entry term, French
- obus de confirmation
1, record 10, French, obus%20de%20confirmation
masculine noun
Record 10, Abbreviations, French
Record 10, Synonyms, French
Record 10, Textual support, French
Record 10, Spanish
Record 10, Textual support, Spanish
Record 11 - internal organization data 2005-03-08
Record 11, English
Record 11, Subject field(s)
- Atmospheric Physics
- Space Physics
Record 11, Main entry term, English
- atmospheric attenuation
1, record 11, English, atmospheric%20attenuation
correct, officially approved
Record 11, Abbreviations, English
Record 11, Synonyms, English
- atmospheric loss 2, record 11, English, atmospheric%20loss
Record 11, Textual support, English
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The decrease of the flux density of a beam of radiation while propagating through the atmosphere owing to absorption or scattering by the atmospheric constituents. 3, record 11, English, - atmospheric%20attenuation
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Atmospheric attenuation is a rate at which atmospheric gasses absorb energy from a beam, effectively reducing the beam's energy. The correction for this attenuation is the addition of the product of the atmospheric attenuation coefficient and the range. The atmospheric attenuation coefficient is a factor based upon the transmission frequency of the radar. 4, record 11, English, - atmospheric%20attenuation
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 OBS
atmospheric attenuation: term officially approved by the RADARSAT-2 Terminology Approval Group (RTAG). 5, record 11, English, - atmospheric%20attenuation
Record 11, French
Record 11, Domaine(s)
- Physique de l'atmosphère
- Physique spatiale
Record 11, Main entry term, French
- atténuation atmosphérique
1, record 11, French, att%C3%A9nuation%20atmosph%C3%A9rique
correct, feminine noun, officially approved
Record 11, Abbreviations, French
Record 11, Synonyms, French
- affaiblissement atmosphérique 2, record 11, French, affaiblissement%20atmosph%C3%A9rique
masculine noun
- perte atmosphérique 3, record 11, French, perte%20atmosph%C3%A9rique
feminine noun
- atténuation due à l'atmosphère 4, record 11, French, att%C3%A9nuation%20due%20%C3%A0%20l%27atmosph%C3%A8re
feminine noun
Record 11, Textual support, French
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Diminution de la densité de flux d'un faisceau de rayonnement lorsqu'il se propage à travers l'atmosphère due à l'absorption ou à la diffusion par les constituants de l'atmosphère. 5, record 11, French, - att%C3%A9nuation%20atmosph%C3%A9rique
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 CONT
L'atténuation atmosphérique. Normalement, la lumière provenant des sources de lumière n'est pas influencée par le brouillard ou l'atmosphère. Cela peut être changé en activant l'atténuation atmosphérique pour une source donnée. Toute la lumière de cette source sera alors diminuée lors de son parcours à travers le brouillard ou l'atmosphère. Cela donne une diminution de l'intensité exponentielle, basée sur la distance, gérée par le brouillard ou l'atmosphère utilisé. S'il n'y a ni brouillard, ni atmosphère, aucun changement n'aura lieu. 6, record 11, French, - att%C3%A9nuation%20atmosph%C3%A9rique
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 OBS
atténuation atmosphérique : terme uniformisé par le Groupe de travail de la terminologie de RADARSAT-2 (GTTR). 7, record 11, French, - att%C3%A9nuation%20atmosph%C3%A9rique
Record 11, Spanish
Record 11, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Física de la atmósfera
- Física espacial
Record 11, Main entry term, Spanish
- atenuación atmosférica
1, record 11, Spanish, atenuaci%C3%B3n%20atmosf%C3%A9rica
feminine noun
Record 11, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 11, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 11, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Disminución de la densidad de flujo de un haz de radiación cuando se propaga a través de la atmósfera, debido a la absorción o a la difusión por los componentes de la atmósfera. 1, record 11, Spanish, - atenuaci%C3%B3n%20atmosf%C3%A9rica
Record 12 - external organization data 2004-11-25
Record 12, English
Record 12, Subject field(s)
- Scientific Instruments
- Radioactive Ores (Mining)
- Compartment - Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission
Record 12, Main entry term, English
- sample filter 1, record 12, English, sample%20filter
Record 12, Abbreviations, English
Record 12, Synonyms, English
Record 12, Textual support, English
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 1 CONT
... S is any correction factor... that is necessary in order to compensate for the absorption of radon progeny on the sample filter... 1, record 12, English, - sample%20filter
Record 12, French
Record 12, Domaine(s)
- Instruments scientifiques
- Minerais radioactifs (Mines métalliques)
- Tiroir - Commission canadienne de sûreté nucléaire
Record 12, Main entry term, French
- filtre d'échantillonnage
1, record 12, French, filtre%20d%27%C3%A9chantillonnage
masculine noun
Record 12, Abbreviations, French
Record 12, Synonyms, French
Record 12, Textual support, French
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 1 CONT
[...] S est le facteur de correction [...] nécessaire pour compenser l'absorption de produits de filiation du radon par le filtre d'échantillonnage [...] 1, record 12, French, - filtre%20d%27%C3%A9chantillonnage
Record 12, Spanish
Record 12, Textual support, Spanish
Record 13 - internal organization data 2004-10-06
Record 13, English
Record 13, Subject field(s)
- Guns (Land Forces)
- Armour
- Field Artillery
Record 13, Main entry term, English
- gunner's aid counter
1, record 13, English, gunner%27s%20aid%20counter
correct
Record 13, Abbreviations, English
Record 13, Synonyms, English
Record 13, Textual support, English
Record number: 13, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Visual correction factor for individual weapon. 2, record 13, English, - gunner%27s%20aid%20counter
Record 13, French
Record 13, Domaine(s)
- Canons (Forces terrestres)
- Arme blindée
- Artillerie de campagne
Record 13, Main entry term, French
- compteur d'angle de convergence
1, record 13, French, compteur%20d%27angle%20de%20convergence
correct, masculine noun
Record 13, Abbreviations, French
Record 13, Synonyms, French
- compteur de convergence 1, record 13, French, compteur%20de%20convergence
correct, masculine noun
Record 13, Textual support, French
Record number: 13, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Il y avait deux compteurs droit et gauche mais ils ne servent plus. (Goniomètre panoramique M117) 2, record 13, French, - compteur%20d%27angle%20de%20convergence
Record 13, Spanish
Record 13, Textual support, Spanish
Record 14 - internal organization data 2003-03-28
Record 14, English
Record 14, Subject field(s)
- Atmospheric Physics
- Aircraft Piloting and Navigation
Record 14, Main entry term, English
- gust alleviating factor
1, record 14, English, gust%20alleviating%20factor
correct, officially approved
Record 14, Abbreviations, English
Record 14, Synonyms, English
- gust alleviation factor 2, record 14, English, gust%20alleviation%20factor
correct
Record 14, Textual support, English
Record number: 14, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A correction factor which allows for gust shape, aircraft flexibility, freedom in pitch, and delay in the growth of the lift increment. 2, record 14, English, - gust%20alleviating%20factor
Record number: 14, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The factor is applied to the increment in acceleration, found by a simple calculation of the response to a sharp-edged gust. 2, record 14, English, - gust%20alleviating%20factor
Record number: 14, Textual support number: 2 OBS
gust alleviating factor: term officially approved by the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO). 3, record 14, English, - gust%20alleviating%20factor
Record 14, French
Record 14, Domaine(s)
- Physique de l'atmosphère
- Pilotage et navigation aérienne
Record 14, Main entry term, French
- facteur d'atténuation de rafales
1, record 14, French, facteur%20d%27att%C3%A9nuation%20de%20rafales
correct, masculine noun, officially approved
Record 14, Abbreviations, French
Record 14, Synonyms, French
- coefficient d'atténuation de rafale 2, record 14, French, coefficient%20d%27att%C3%A9nuation%20de%20rafale
masculine noun
Record 14, Textual support, French
Record number: 14, Textual support number: 1 OBS
facteur d'atténuation de rafales : terme uniformisé par l'Organisation de l'aviation civile internationale (OACI). 3, record 14, French, - facteur%20d%27att%C3%A9nuation%20de%20rafales
Record 14, Key term(s)
- facteur d'atténuation de rafale
- coefficient d'atténuation de rafales
Record 14, Spanish
Record 14, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Física de la atmósfera
- Pilotaje y navegación aérea
Record 14, Main entry term, Spanish
- factor de atenuación de ráfagas
1, record 14, Spanish, factor%20de%20atenuaci%C3%B3n%20de%20r%C3%A1fagas
correct, masculine noun, officially approved
Record 14, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 14, Synonyms, Spanish
- factor de atenuación de ráfaga 2, record 14, Spanish, factor%20de%20atenuaci%C3%B3n%20de%20r%C3%A1faga
masculine noun
Record 14, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 14, Textual support number: 1 OBS
factor de atenuación de ráfagas: término aceptado oficialmente por la Organización de Aviación Civil Internacional (OACI). 3, record 14, Spanish, - factor%20de%20atenuaci%C3%B3n%20de%20r%C3%A1fagas
Record 15 - internal organization data 2002-03-21
Record 15, English
Record 15, Subject field(s)
- Analytical Chemistry
Record 15, Main entry term, English
- pressure-gradient correction factor
1, record 15, English, pressure%2Dgradient%20correction%20factor
correct
Record 15, Abbreviations, English
Record 15, Synonyms, English
- compressibility correction factor 1, record 15, English, compressibility%20correction%20factor
correct
- compressibility factor 2, record 15, English, compressibility%20factor
Record 15, Textual support, English
Record number: 15, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A correction factor allowing for the compressibility of the mobile phase. For a homogeneously filled column of uniform diameter pressure-gradient correction factor... 3, record 15, English, - pressure%2Dgradient%20correction%20factor
Record 15, French
Record 15, Domaine(s)
- Chimie analytique
Record 15, Main entry term, French
- facteur de James et Martin
1, record 15, French, facteur%20de%20James%20et%20Martin
correct, masculine noun
Record 15, Abbreviations, French
Record 15, Synonyms, French
- facteur de correction du gradient de pression 2, record 15, French, facteur%20de%20correction%20du%20gradient%20de%20pression
correct, masculine noun
- facteur de compressibilité 3, record 15, French, facteur%20de%20compressibilit%C3%A9
correct, masculine noun
- facteur de correction de compressibilité 4, record 15, French, facteur%20de%20correction%20de%20compressibilit%C3%A9
masculine noun
- correction de James et Martin 5, record 15, French, correction%20de%20James%20et%20Martin
feminine noun
Record 15, Textual support, French
Record number: 15, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Un facteur [...] s'appliquant aux colonnes remplies de façon homogène et de diamètre uniforme pour prendre en compte la compressibilité de la phase mobile. 6, record 15, French, - facteur%20de%20James%20et%20Martin
Record number: 15, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Les valeurs des quantités mesurées obtenues après multiplication par [ce] facteur [...] sont indépendantes de la chute de pression dans la colonne. En pratique, ces valeurs comportent des contributions dues à l'inhomogénéité de la colonne et aux volumes morts, mais comme celles-ci sont faibles par rapport aux volumes de rétention; les erreurs sont habituellement négligées. 6, record 15, French, - facteur%20de%20James%20et%20Martin
Record 15, Spanish
Record 15, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Química analítica
Record 15, Main entry term, Spanish
- factor de comprimibilidad
1, record 15, Spanish, factor%20de%20comprimibilidad
masculine noun
Record 15, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 15, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 15, Textual support, Spanish
Record 16 - internal organization data 1999-05-27
Record 16, English
Record 16, Subject field(s)
- Analytical Chemistry
Record 16, Main entry term, English
- net retention time 1, record 16, English, net%20retention%20time
Record 16, Abbreviations, English
Record 16, Synonyms, English
Record 16, Textual support, English
Record number: 16, Textual support number: 1 DEF
In gas chromatography, the adjusted retention time multiplied by the pressure-gradient correction factor. 2, record 16, English, - net%20retention%20time
Record 16, French
Record 16, Domaine(s)
- Chimie analytique
Record 16, Main entry term, French
- temps de rétention net
1, record 16, French, temps%20de%20r%C3%A9tention%20net
masculine noun
Record 16, Abbreviations, French
Record 16, Synonyms, French
Record 16, Textual support, French
Record 16, Spanish
Record 16, Textual support, Spanish
Record 17 - internal organization data 1998-10-22
Record 17, English
Record 17, Subject field(s)
- Metrology and Units of Measure
Record 17, Main entry term, English
- bias correction factor 1, record 17, English, bias%20correction%20factor
Record 17, Abbreviations, English
Record 17, Synonyms, English
Record 17, Textual support, English
Record number: 17, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The factor by which the indication of the measuring instrument should be multiplied to correct the bias error. 1, record 17, English, - bias%20correction%20factor
Record number: 17, Textual support number: 1 OBS
In general the bias correction factor has a value varying throughout the range of measurement. It can however have a constant value in certain cases for example : when the correction is necessitated by a change in the density of the liquid in a liquid manometer. In the case of meters when the value of the load is constant or only slightly variable. 1, record 17, English, - bias%20correction%20factor
Record 17, French
Record 17, Domaine(s)
- Unités de mesure et métrologie
Record 17, Main entry term, French
- facteur de correction de justesse
1, record 17, French, facteur%20de%20correction%20de%20justesse
correct, masculine noun
Record 17, Abbreviations, French
Record 17, Synonyms, French
Record 17, Textual support, French
Record number: 17, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Facteur par lequel on doit multiplier l'indication de l'instrument de mesurage pour la corriger de l'erreur de justesse. 1, record 17, French, - facteur%20de%20correction%20de%20justesse
Record number: 17, Textual support number: 1 OBS
En général, le facteur de correction a une valeur variable le long de l'étendue de mesure. Toutefois, dans certains cas, il peut avoir une valeur constante par exemple: lorsque la correction est nécessitée par un changement de la densité du liquide d'un manomètre à liquide; dans le cas des compteurs lorsque la valeur de la charge est constante ou peu variable. 1, record 17, French, - facteur%20de%20correction%20de%20justesse
Record number: 17, Textual support number: 2 OBS
facteur de correction de justesse : recommandation internationale de la Troisième Conférence Internationale de Métrologie Légale, 1968. 2, record 17, French, - facteur%20de%20correction%20de%20justesse
Record 17, Spanish
Record 17, Textual support, Spanish
Record 18 - internal organization data 1998-05-20
Record 18, English
Record 18, Subject field(s)
- Analytical Chemistry
Record 18, Main entry term, English
- net retention volume
1, record 18, English, net%20retention%20volume
correct
Record 18, Abbreviations, English
Record 18, Synonyms, English
- absolute retention volume 2, record 18, English, absolute%20retention%20volume
correct
Record 18, Textual support, English
Record number: 18, Textual support number: 1 DEF
In gas chromatography, the adjusted retention volume multiplied by the pressure-gradient correction factor. 3, record 18, English, - net%20retention%20volume
Record number: 18, Textual support number: 1 OBS
In liquid chromatography, the mobile phase compressibility is negligible and thus the adjusted and net retention volumes are identical. 3, record 18, English, - net%20retention%20volume
Record number: 18, Textual support number: 2 OBS
net retention volume: abbreviation V[subscript]N. 3, record 18, English, - net%20retention%20volume
Record 18, French
Record 18, Domaine(s)
- Chimie analytique
Record 18, Main entry term, French
- volume de rétention absolu
1, record 18, French, volume%20de%20r%C3%A9tention%20absolu
correct, masculine noun
Record 18, Abbreviations, French
Record 18, Synonyms, French
- volume de rétention net 2, record 18, French, volume%20de%20r%C3%A9tention%20net
correct, masculine noun
- volume de rétention réduit limite 3, record 18, French, volume%20de%20r%C3%A9tention%20r%C3%A9duit%20limite
masculine noun
Record 18, Textual support, French
Record number: 18, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Le volume de rétention absolu (ou volume de rétention net), [V[indice]N, [...] donné par le volume de rétention réduit que multiplie le facteur de correction du gradient de pression [...] 4, record 18, French, - volume%20de%20r%C3%A9tention%20absolu
Record number: 18, Textual support number: 2 OBS
volume de rétention absolu: V [indice]N. 4, record 18, French, - volume%20de%20r%C3%A9tention%20absolu
Record 18, Spanish
Record 18, Textual support, Spanish
Record 19 - internal organization data 1994-03-08
Record 19, English
Record 19, Subject field(s)
- Metrology and Units of Measure
Record 19, Main entry term, English
- volume correction factor
1, record 19, English, volume%20correction%20factor
correct
Record 19, Abbreviations, English
- VCF 1, record 19, English, VCF
correct
Record 19, Synonyms, English
Record 19, Textual support, English
Record number: 19, Textual support number: 1 OBS
volume correction factor : Consolidation of the Weights and Measures Regulations, March 1990, s. 270. 1; Weights and measures Ministerial Specifications. SVM-2, Metering Assemblies Incorporating Electronic ATCs Specifications, 1990, p. 1. 1, record 19, English, - volume%20correction%20factor
Record number: 19, Textual support number: 2 OBS
VCF: Consolidation of the Weights and Measures Regulations, March 1990, s. 270.1; Weights and Measures Ministerial Specifications. SVM-1, Electronic Registers and Ancillary Equipment Incorporated in Metering Assemblies Specifications, 1990, p. 1. 1, record 19, English, - volume%20correction%20factor
Record 19, French
Record 19, Domaine(s)
- Unités de mesure et métrologie
Record 19, Main entry term, French
- facteur de correction de volume
1, record 19, French, facteur%20de%20correction%20de%20volume
masculine noun
Record 19, Abbreviations, French
Record 19, Synonyms, French
Record 19, Textual support, French
Record number: 19, Textual support number: 1 OBS
facteur de correction de volume : Consolidation des Règlements sur les poids et mesures, mars 1990, article 270.1; Poids et Mesures, Normes ministérielles. SVM-2, Normes sur les ensembles de mesurage avec CAT électronique, 1990, page 1. 1, record 19, French, - facteur%20de%20correction%20de%20volume
Record number: 19, Textual support number: 2 OBS
FCV : Consolidation des Règlements sur les poids et mesures, mars 1990, article 270.8; Poids et Mesures, Normes ministérielles, SVM-1, Normes sur les enregistreurs électroniques et les dispositifs auxiliaires des ensembles de mesurage de liquides, 1990, page 1. 1, record 19, French, - facteur%20de%20correction%20de%20volume
Record number: 19, Textual support number: 3 OBS
FPC : Consolidation des Règlements sur les poids et mesures, mars 1990, article 270.1. 1, record 19, French, - facteur%20de%20correction%20de%20volume
Record 19, Spanish
Record 19, Textual support, Spanish
Record 20 - internal organization data 1993-12-24
Record 20, English
Record 20, Subject field(s)
- Metrology and Units of Measure
Record 20, Main entry term, English
- programmed correction factor 1, record 20, English, programmed%20correction%20factor
Record 20, Abbreviations, English
Record 20, Synonyms, English
Record 20, Textual support, English
Record number: 20, Textual support number: 1 CONT
A register may incorporate a means of adjustment that automatically selects a predetermined correction factor that corresponds to the rate of flow, in order to linearize the meter accuracy/flow rate performance curve.... 1, record 20, English, - programmed%20correction%20factor
Record number: 20, Textual support number: 1 OBS
programmed correction factor : Weights and Measures Ministerial Specifications. SVM-1, Electronic Registers and Ancillary Equipment Incorporated in Metering Assemblies Specifications, 1990, p. 3. 1, record 20, English, - programmed%20correction%20factor
Record 20, French
Record 20, Domaine(s)
- Unités de mesure et métrologie
Record 20, Main entry term, French
- facteur de correction prédéterminé
1, record 20, French, facteur%20de%20correction%20pr%C3%A9d%C3%A9termin%C3%A9
masculine noun
Record 20, Abbreviations, French
Record 20, Synonyms, French
Record 20, Textual support, French
Record number: 20, Textual support number: 1 OBS
facteur de correction prédéterminé : Poids et Mesures, Normes ministérielles, SVM-1, Normes sur les enregistreurs électroniques et les dispositifs auxiliaires des ensembles de mesurage de liquides, 1990, page 3. 1, record 20, French, - facteur%20de%20correction%20pr%C3%A9d%C3%A9termin%C3%A9
Record 20, Spanish
Record 20, Textual support, Spanish
Record 21 - internal organization data 1993-12-24
Record 21, English
Record 21, Subject field(s)
- Metering Instruments
- Recording and Control Instrumentation
Record 21, Main entry term, English
- mechanical automatic temperature compensator 1, record 21, English, mechanical%20automatic%20temperature%20compensator
Record 21, Abbreviations, English
Record 21, Synonyms, English
Record 21, Textual support, English
Record number: 21, Textual support number: 1 CONT
"VCF" means, in respect of a mechanical or electronic automatic temperature compensator, the applicable volume correction factor.... 1, record 21, English, - mechanical%20automatic%20temperature%20compensator
Record number: 21, Textual support number: 1 OBS
mechanical automatic temperature compensator: Consolidation of the Weights and Measures Regulations, March 1990, s. 270.1. 1, record 21, English, - mechanical%20automatic%20temperature%20compensator
Record 21, French
Record 21, Domaine(s)
- Compteurs de consommation et débitmètres
- Appareils de contrôle et d'enregistrement
Record 21, Main entry term, French
- compensateur automatique de température de type mécanique
1, record 21, French, compensateur%20automatique%20de%20temp%C3%A9rature%20de%20type%20m%C3%A9canique
masculine noun
Record 21, Abbreviations, French
Record 21, Synonyms, French
Record 21, Textual support, French
Record number: 21, Textual support number: 1 OBS
compensateur automatique de température de type mécanique : Consolidation des Règlements sur les poids et mesures, mars 1990, article 270.1. 1, record 21, French, - compensateur%20automatique%20de%20temp%C3%A9rature%20de%20type%20m%C3%A9canique
Record 21, Spanish
Record 21, Textual support, Spanish
Record 22 - internal organization data 1993-12-24
Record 22, English
Record 22, Subject field(s)
- Metrology and Units of Measure
Record 22, Main entry term, English
- meter accuracy/flow rate performance curve 1, record 22, English, meter%20accuracy%2Fflow%20rate%20performance%20curve
Record 22, Abbreviations, English
Record 22, Synonyms, English
Record 22, Textual support, English
Record number: 22, Textual support number: 1 CONT
A register may incorporate a means of adjustment that automatically selects a predetermined correction factor that corresponds to the rate of flow, in order to linearize the meter accuracy/flow rate performance curve.... 1, record 22, English, - meter%20accuracy%2Fflow%20rate%20performance%20curve
Record number: 22, Textual support number: 1 OBS
meter accuracy/flow rate performance curve: Weights and Measures Ministerial Specifications. SVM-1, Electronic Registers and Ancillary Equipment Incorporated in Metering Assemblies Specifications, 1990, p. 3. 1, record 22, English, - meter%20accuracy%2Fflow%20rate%20performance%20curve
Record 22, French
Record 22, Domaine(s)
- Unités de mesure et métrologie
Record 22, Main entry term, French
- courbe de rendement précision/débit du compteur
1, record 22, French, courbe%20de%20rendement%20pr%C3%A9cision%2Fd%C3%A9bit%20du%20compteur
masculine noun
Record 22, Abbreviations, French
Record 22, Synonyms, French
Record 22, Textual support, French
Record number: 22, Textual support number: 1 OBS
courbe de rendement précision/débit du compteur : Poids et Mesures, Normes ministérielles, SVM-1, Normes sur les enregistreurs électroniques et les dispositifs auxiliaires des ensembles de mesurage de liquides, 1990, page 3. 1, record 22, French, - courbe%20de%20rendement%20pr%C3%A9cision%2Fd%C3%A9bit%20du%20compteur
Record 22, Spanish
Record 22, Textual support, Spanish
Record 23 - internal organization data 1991-05-13
Record 23, English
Record 23, Subject field(s)
- Air Pollution
- Pollutants
- Climatology
Record 23, Main entry term, English
- Cunningham correction factor
1, record 23, English, Cunningham%20correction%20factor
correct
Record 23, Abbreviations, English
Record 23, Synonyms, English
Record 23, Textual support, English
Record number: 23, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The migration velocity is adjusted by the Cunningham correction factor for particle sizes below 1 [micron]. This correction largely accounts for the increase in migration velocity in the very small particle-size range. One consequence of the variation in migration velocity with particle size is that there will be a corresponding change in collection efficiency. 1, record 23, English, - Cunningham%20correction%20factor
Record 23, French
Record 23, Domaine(s)
- Pollution de l'air
- Agents de pollution
- Climatologie
Record 23, Main entry term, French
- facteur de Cunningham
1, record 23, French, facteur%20de%20Cunningham
correct, masculine noun
Record 23, Abbreviations, French
Record 23, Synonyms, French
- facteur de correction de Cunningham 1, record 23, French, facteur%20de%20correction%20de%20Cunningham
correct, masculine noun
Record 23, Textual support, French
Record number: 23, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Pour les particules de très faibles dimensions, la loi de Stokes n'est applicable que moyennant un facteur de correction tenant compte de leur chute plus rapide (facteur de Cunningham); les particules inférieures à 0,1 [micromètre] sont soumises au mouvement brownien. 1, record 23, French, - facteur%20de%20Cunningham
Record 23, Spanish
Record 23, Textual support, Spanish
Record 24 - internal organization data 1985-06-11
Record 24, English
Record 24, Subject field(s)
- Statistical Methods
- Industrial Crops
- Forestry Operations
Record 24, Main entry term, English
- biomass correction factor
1, record 24, English, biomass%20correction%20factor
correct
Record 24, Abbreviations, English
Record 24, Synonyms, English
Record 24, Textual support, English
Record number: 24, Textual support number: 1 CONT
... the quantity of wood as biomass(i. e. independent of size or species) can only be estimated by applying "biomass correction factors". These factors are :-correction factor from merchantable bole to whole tree(ex root) including branches, bark and leaves of 30 to 60 per cent-correction factor to include non-marketable species of all sizes of tree(as whole tree(ex root] of 130 to 230 per cent. 1, record 24, English, - biomass%20correction%20factor
Record 24, French
Record 24, Domaine(s)
- Méthodes statistiques
- Culture des plantes industrielles
- Exploitation forestière
Record 24, Main entry term, French
- facteur de correction de la biomasse
1, record 24, French, facteur%20de%20correction%20de%20la%20biomasse
masculine noun
Record 24, Abbreviations, French
Record 24, Synonyms, French
Record 24, Textual support, French
Record 24, Spanish
Record 24, Textual support, Spanish
Record 25 - internal organization data 1983-08-09
Record 25, English
Record 25, Subject field(s)
- Air Transport
Record 25, Main entry term, English
- tone correction
1, record 25, English, tone%20correction
correct
Record 25, Abbreviations, English
Record 25, Synonyms, English
Record 25, Textual support, English
Record number: 25, Textual support number: 1 DEF
[The] tone correction [is] the factor to be added to PNL(k) to account for the pressure of spectral irregularities such as tones at the k-th increment of time. 1, record 25, English, - tone%20correction
Record 25, French
Record 25, Domaine(s)
- Transport aérien
Record 25, Main entry term, French
- correction de son pur 1, record 25, French, correction%20de%20son%20pur
Record 25, Abbreviations, French
Record 25, Synonyms, French
Record 25, Textual support, French
Record number: 25, Textual support number: 1 DEF
[La] correction de son pur [est le] facteur à ajouter à PNL (K) pour tenir compte de la présence d'irrégularités spectrales, telles que les sons purs au k-ième intervalle de temps. 1, record 25, French, - correction%20de%20son%20pur
Record 25, Spanish
Record 25, Textual support, Spanish
Record 26 - internal organization data 1983-08-09
Record 26, English
Record 26, Subject field(s)
- Air Transport
Record 26, Main entry term, English
- tone correction factor
1, record 26, English, tone%20correction%20factor
correct
Record 26, Abbreviations, English
Record 26, Synonyms, English
Record 26, Textual support, English
Record number: 26, Textual support number: 1 CONT
(...) EPNL shall consist of instantaneous perceived noise level, PNL, corrected for spectral irregularities(the correction, called "tone correction factor", is made for the maximum tone only at each increment of time) and for duration. 1, record 26, English, - tone%20correction%20factor
Record 26, French
Record 26, Domaine(s)
- Transport aérien
Record 26, Main entry term, French
- facteur de correction de son pur 1, record 26, French, facteur%20de%20correction%20de%20son%20pur
Record 26, Abbreviations, French
Record 26, Synonyms, French
Record 26, Textual support, French
Record number: 26, Textual support number: 1 CONT
(...) l'EPNL sera égal au niveau instantané de bruit perçu (PNL) corrigé pour les irrégularités spectrales (la correction, désignée par l'expression "facteur de correction de son pur" s'effectue pour le son pur maximal seulement à chaque intervalle de temps) et pour la durée. 1, record 26, French, - facteur%20de%20correction%20de%20son%20pur
Record 26, Spanish
Record 26, Textual support, Spanish
Record 27 - internal organization data 1983-08-09
Record 27, English
Record 27, Subject field(s)
- Air Transport
Record 27, Main entry term, English
- duration correction factor
1, record 27, English, duration%20correction%20factor
correct
Record 27, Abbreviations, English
Record 27, Synonyms, English
Record 27, Textual support, English
Record number: 27, Textual support number: 1 CONT
A duration correction factor D is computed by integration under the curve of tone correction perceived noise level versus time. 1, record 27, English, - duration%20correction%20factor
Record 27, French
Record 27, Domaine(s)
- Transport aérien
Record 27, Main entry term, French
- facteur de correction de durée 1, record 27, French, facteur%20de%20correction%20de%20dur%C3%A9e
Record 27, Abbreviations, French
Record 27, Synonyms, French
Record 27, Textual support, French
Record number: 27, Textual support number: 1 CONT
(...) un facteur de correction de durée D est calculé par intégration à partir de la courbe des niveaux de bruit perçu corrigés pour les sons purs en fonction du temps (...) 1, record 27, French, - facteur%20de%20correction%20de%20dur%C3%A9e
Record 27, Spanish
Record 27, Textual support, Spanish
Record 28 - internal organization data 1981-02-25
Record 28, English
Record 28, Subject field(s)
- Social Psychology
Record 28, Main entry term, English
- correction for incredulity 1, record 28, English, correction%20for%20incredulity
Record 28, Abbreviations, English
Record 28, Synonyms, English
Record 28, Textual support, English
Record number: 28, Textual support number: 1 OBS
In congruity theory, a correction factor dealing with the problem that people do not necessarily believe the assertion that associates 5 and 0. 1, record 28, English, - correction%20for%20incredulity
Record 28, French
Record 28, Domaine(s)
- Psychologie sociale
Record 28, Main entry term, French
- correction d'incrédulité 1, record 28, French, correction%20d%27incr%C3%A9dulit%C3%A9
Record 28, Abbreviations, French
Record 28, Synonyms, French
Record 28, Textual support, French
Record 28, Spanish
Record 28, Textual support, Spanish
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