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CRITICAL DIMENSIONS [11 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2019-04-24
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Applications of Automation
- Artificial Intelligence
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- machine vision
1, record 1, English, machine%20vision
correct, standardized
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
- MV 2, record 1, English, MV
correct
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- visionics 3, record 1, English, visionics
correct, officially approved
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The application of computer vision principles and techniques to machines, robots and various industrial processes. 4, record 1, English, - machine%20vision
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Examples of applications [include] inspection, measurement of critical dimensions, parts sorting and presentation, visual servoing for manipulator motions, and automatic assembly. 5, record 1, English, - machine%20vision
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
machine vision: designation standardized by ISO in collaboration with the International Electrotechnical Commission. 4, record 1, English, - machine%20vision
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 3 OBS
visionics: designation officially approved by the Aeronautical Terminology Standardization Committee (ATSC) - Helicopters. 4, record 1, English, - machine%20vision
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Automatisation et applications
- Intelligence artificielle
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- visionique
1, record 1, French, visionique
correct, feminine noun, standardized, officially approved
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Application des principes et des techniques de vision par ordinateur aux machines, aux robots et à divers processus industriels. 2, record 1, French, - visionique
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
visionique : désignation normalisée par l'ISO en collaboration avec la Commission électrotechnique internationale et uniformisée par le Comité d'uniformisation de la terminologie aéronautique (CUTA) - Hélicoptères. 2, record 1, French, - visionique
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Automatización y aplicaciones
- Inteligencia artificial
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- visión de máquina
1, record 1, Spanish, visi%C3%B3n%20de%20m%C3%A1quina
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
En la robótica, [...] empleo de cámaras de video para obtener imágenes visuales que se convierten en señales eléctricas analógicas, y luego en digitales o datos de imágenes en la escala del gris para su procesamiento. 2, record 1, Spanish, - visi%C3%B3n%20de%20m%C3%A1quina
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
La visión de máquina de dos o tres dimensiones se usa en las aplicaciones como la guía de robots y en la inspección automática y control de la calidad. 2, record 1, Spanish, - visi%C3%B3n%20de%20m%C3%A1quina
Record 2 - internal organization data 2014-09-24
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Glass Industry
- Glass Manufacturing
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- profile transparency
1, record 2, English, profile%20transparency
correct, standardized
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A clear transparent film on which the profile of a container, showing the critical dimensions, is traced for use on the profile projector. 1, record 2, English, - profile%20transparency
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
profile transparency: term and definition standardized by the International Organization for Standardization (ISO) in 1992. 2, record 2, English, - profile%20transparency
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Industrie du verre
- Fabrication du verre
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- profil sur transparent
1, record 2, French, profil%20sur%20transparent
correct, masculine noun, standardized
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Pellicule claire transparente sur laquelle on a tracé le profil d'un récipient, en indiquant les dimensions critiques, et que l'on utilise sur le projecteur de profil. 1, record 2, French, - profil%20sur%20transparent
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
profil sur transparent : terme et définition normalisés par l'Organisation internationale de normalisation (ISO) en 1992. 2, record 2, French, - profil%20sur%20transparent
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2014-07-31
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Nuclear Physics
- Nuclear Fission Reactors
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- critical size
1, record 3, English, critical%20size
correct, standardized
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The minimum physical dimensions of a reactor or an assembly which can be made critical for a specified geometrical arrangement and material composition. 2, record 3, English, - critical%20size
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
critical size: term and definition standardized by ISO in 1997. 3, record 3, English, - critical%20size
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Physique nucléaire
- Réacteurs nucléaires de fission
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- taille critique
1, record 3, French, taille%20critique
correct, feminine noun, standardized
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Dimensions physiques minimales du cœur d'un réacteur ou d'un assemblage permettant de le rendre critique pour une disposition géométrique et une composition matérielle déterminées. 2, record 3, French, - taille%20critique
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
taille critique : terme et définition normalisés par l'ISO en 1997. 3, record 3, French, - taille%20critique
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 OBS
taille critique : terme publié au Journal officiel de la République française le 18 juin 2004. 3, record 3, French, - taille%20critique
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2010-04-12
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Management Theory
- Public Administration (General)
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- transition of power
1, record 4, English, transition%20of%20power
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Transitions of power represent a critical moment in our democratic systems. They have been called «peaceful coups». Intense activity occurs in a very short time as efforts are made to mesh the political and administrative dimensions of government. 1, record 4, English, - transition%20of%20power
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Théories de la gestion
- Administration publique (Généralités)
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- transition de pouvoir
1, record 4, French, transition%20de%20pouvoir
correct, feminine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Les transitions de pouvoir représentent un moment critique dans nos systèmes démocratiques. On les a comparées à des "coups pacifiques". Une activité intense se produit dans un délai très court afin d'assurer un engrenage en douceur entre le nouveau régime politique et la fonction publique permanente. 1, record 4, French, - transition%20de%20pouvoir
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 2006-03-03
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Audio Technology
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- bass-reflex enclosure
1, record 5, English, bass%2Dreflex%20enclosure
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
- ported enclosure 2, record 5, English, ported%20enclosure
correct
- bass-reflex loudspeaker enclosure 3, record 5, English, bass%2Dreflex%20loudspeaker%20enclosure
correct
- phase inverter 3, record 5, English, phase%20inverter
correct
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A type of speaker enclosure in which the rear wave from the speaker emerges through an auxiliary opening or port of critical dimensions to reinforce the bass tones. 4, record 5, English, - bass%2Dreflex%20enclosure
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Électroacoustique
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- enceinte antirésonnante
1, record 5, French, enceinte%20antir%C3%A9sonnante
correct, feminine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
- enceinte bass reflex 2, record 5, French, enceinte%20bass%20reflex
correct, feminine noun
- baffle à contre résonnance 1, record 5, French, baffle%20%C3%A0%20contre%20r%C3%A9sonnance
correct, feminine noun
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Système qui améliore le rendement [...] du haut-parleur aux fréquences graves en faisant résonner l'enceinte sur la fréquence de résonnance du haut-parleur [...]. L'évent, c'est-à-dire l'ouverture supplémentaire sur la face avant (rigoureusement bien calculée) peut être remplacé par un haut-parleur dit «passif», de même type que le haut-parleur original dit «actif». 2, record 5, French, - enceinte%20antir%C3%A9sonnante
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
On écrirait mieux «réflex». 3, record 5, French, - enceinte%20antir%C3%A9sonnante
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 2 OBS
réflex : Cette graphie, puisée des Rectifications de l'orthographe recommandées par le Conseil supérieur de la langue française, est attestée dans le Petit Robert (2006). 4, record 5, French, - enceinte%20antir%C3%A9sonnante
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 2004-01-26
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Mining of Organic Materials
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- longwall coal mining
1, record 6, English, longwall%20coal%20mining
correct
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
- longwall coal-mining 2, record 6, English, longwall%20coal%2Dmining
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Advances in longwall coal-mining technology included a computer technique to calculate the strength and stability of, and critical dimensions for, rib pillars left between panels to keep gateroads from closing. 2, record 6, English, - longwall%20coal%20mining
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Exploitation de matières organiques (Mines)
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- extraction du charbon par longue taille
1, record 6, French, extraction%20du%20charbon%20par%20longue%20taille
feminine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
- exploitation du charbon par longues tailles 2, record 6, French, exploitation%20du%20charbon%20par%20longues%20tailles
proposal, feminine noun
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 CONT
En ce qui concerne la technologie de l'extraction du charbon par longue taille, les chercheurs ont mis au point une technique informatisée de calcul de la résistance, de la stabilité et des dimensions critiques des piliers de séparation laissés entre les quartiers d'abattage pour empêcher les galeries de se fermer. 1, record 6, French, - extraction%20du%20charbon%20par%20longue%20taille
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 2003-10-20
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Chemistry
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- colloid chemistry
1, record 7, English, colloid%20chemistry
correct
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A subdivision of physical chemistry comprising the study of phenomena characteristic of matter when one or more of its dimensions lie in the range between 1 nanometre and 1 micrometre. The science includes not only finely divided particles but also films, fibers, foams, pores, and surface irregularities. It is the dimension that is critical, rather than the nature of the material. Colloidal particles may be gaseous, liquid, or solid, and occur in various types of suspensions(imprecisely called solutions), e. g., solid/gas(aerosol), solid/solid, liquid/liquid emulsion), gas/liquid(foam). In this size range, the surface area of the particle is so much greater that its volume that unusual phenomena occur; for example, the particles do not settle out of the suspension by gravity, and are small enough to pass through filter membranes. Macromolecules(proteins and other high polymers) are at the lower limit of this range. 2, record 7, English, - colloid%20chemistry
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Though the term is often used synonymously with surface chemistry, in a strict sense it is limited to the size range mentioned in at least one dimension, whereas surface chemistry is not. 2, record 7, English, - colloid%20chemistry
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Chimie
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- chimie colloïdale
1, record 7, French, chimie%20collo%C3%AFdale
correct, feminine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
- chimie des colloïdes 2, record 7, French, chimie%20des%20collo%C3%AFdes
correct, feminine noun
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Química
Record 7, Main entry term, Spanish
- química coloidal
1, record 7, Spanish, qu%C3%ADmica%20coloidal
feminine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 7, Synonyms, Spanish
- dispersidología 1, record 7, Spanish, dispersidolog%C3%ADa
feminine noun
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record 8 - internal organization data 1989-07-21
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- Mathematics
- Computer Graphics
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- canonical curdling
1, record 8, English, canonical%20curdling
correct
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
Record 8, Synonyms, English
Record 8, Textual support, English
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Canonical curdling involves two different critical dimensions. The first if the critical dimension [smaller than] E-2(exponent-1) below which the probability of percolation is 0 and the concentrate is less than "linelike". 1, record 8, English, - canonical%20curdling
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Mathématiques
- Infographie
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- nucléation canonique
1, record 8, French, nucl%C3%A9ation%20canonique
proposal, feminine noun
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
Record 8, Synonyms, French
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Voir nucléation, formation particulaire. 1, record 8, French, - nucl%C3%A9ation%20canonique
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
Record 9 - internal organization data 1986-11-21
Record 9, English
Record 9, Subject field(s)
- Mining Operations
Record 9, Main entry term, English
- rib pillar 1, record 9, English, rib%20pillar
Record 9, Abbreviations, English
Record 9, Synonyms, English
Record 9, Textual support, English
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 CONT
In eastern Canadian underground coal mines :.... Advances in longwall coal-mining technology included a computer technique to calculate the strength and stability of, and critical dimensions for, rib pillars left between panels to keep gateroads from closing. 1, record 9, English, - rib%20pillar
Record 9, French
Record 9, Domaine(s)
- Exploitation minière
Record 9, Main entry term, French
- pilier de séparation
1, record 9, French, pilier%20de%20s%C3%A9paration
masculine noun
Record 9, Abbreviations, French
Record 9, Synonyms, French
Record 9, Textual support, French
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 CONT
En ce qui concerne la technologie de l'extraction du charbon par longue taille, les chercheurs ont mis au point une technique informatisée de calcul de la résistance, de la stabilité et des dimensions critiques des piliers de séparation laissés entre les quartiers d'abattage pour empêcher les galeries de se fermer. 1, record 9, French, - pilier%20de%20s%C3%A9paration
Record 9, Spanish
Record 9, Textual support, Spanish
Record 10 - internal organization data 1983-04-28
Record 10, English
Record 10, Subject field(s)
- Air Navigation Aids
Record 10, Main entry term, English
- critical area
1, record 10, English, critical%20area
correct
Record 10, Abbreviations, English
Record 10, Synonyms, English
Record 10, Textual support, English
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 OBS
the critical area is an area of defined dimensions about the localizer and glide path where vehicles, including aircraft will cause unacceptable disturbances to the ILS performance. 1, record 10, English, - critical%20area
Record 10, French
Record 10, Domaine(s)
- Aides à la navigation aérienne
Record 10, Main entry term, French
- aire critique 1, record 10, French, aire%20critique
Record 10, Abbreviations, French
Record 10, Synonyms, French
Record 10, Textual support, French
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 OBS
l'aire critique est une aire de dimensions définies qui entoure les radiophares d'alignement de piste et d'alignement de descente et dans laquelle les véhicules, et notamment les aéronefs, causeront des perturbations inacceptables dans les performances de l'ILS. 1, record 10, French, - aire%20critique
Record 10, Spanish
Record 10, Textual support, Spanish
Record 11 - internal organization data 1981-01-26
Record 11, English
Record 11, Subject field(s)
- Wastewater Treatment
Record 11, Main entry term, English
- hydraulic evacuation
1, record 11, English, hydraulic%20evacuation
correct
Record 11, Abbreviations, English
Record 11, Synonyms, English
Record 11, Textual support, English
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 CONT
If the installation includes fine screening equipment(mesh openings of 1 to 2 mm, for example), sand removal must be carried out as a preliminary operation to avoid damaging the woven screens. Designing the dimensions of grit removal equipment. Construction is generally of the rectangular channel type.... The transversal cross-section is a function of the desired horizontal flow-rate. The flow-rate selected will be greater than the critical particle entrainment speed VI if the design calls for hydraulic evacuation of the sand, or less than VI if bottom scrapers are provided. 1, record 11, English, - hydraulic%20evacuation
Record 11, French
Record 11, Domaine(s)
- Traitement des eaux usées
Record 11, Main entry term, French
- évacuation hydraulique
1, record 11, French, %C3%A9vacuation%20hydraulique
correct, feminine noun
Record 11, Abbreviations, French
Record 11, Synonyms, French
Record 11, Textual support, French
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Si l'installation comporte un tamisage (à maille de 1 à 2 mm, par exemple) le dessablage doit se faire auparavant pour éviter des incidents sur les tamis. Dimensionnement des dessableurs. Les ouvrages seront généralement rectangulaires du type couloir. [...] Leur section transversale est fonction de la vitesse horizontale d'écoulement désirée. Cette vitesse sera supérieure à la vitesse critique d'entraînement VI des particules déposées si l'on désire effectuer une évacuation hydraulique des sables, inférieure si l'on prévoit une évacuation par raclage de fond. 1, record 11, French, - %C3%A9vacuation%20hydraulique
Record 11, Spanish
Record 11, Textual support, Spanish
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