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CRITICAL ELEMENT [16 records]

Record 1 2026-03-12

English

Subject field(s)
  • General Conduct of Military Operations
  • Naval Forces
  • Safety (Water Transport)
  • Internet and Telematics
CONT

... developing human skills and systems’ detection capabilities in the maritime domain are a critical element to effectively manage the cyber risks related to different types of ships and/or maritime infrastructures. Such capabilities can greatly contribute to developing a maritime cyber situational awareness, which can promote the maritime domain key mission objectives, such as maintaining preparedness, safety, and security.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Conduite générale des opérations militaires
  • Forces navales
  • Sécurité (Transport par eau)
  • Internet et télématique
CONT

La détection et la réaction en temps utile à une cyberattaque visant un navire, en particulier au milieu de l'océan, nécessitent des processus de connaissance de la situation efficaces et spécifiques. L'étape la plus importante pour assurer la sécurité maritime et accroître l'efficacité de la planification et de la conduite des opérations est l'amélioration de la connaissance de la situation cybermaritime. L'objectif de cette stratégie est de comprendre efficacement ce qui se passe dans l'environnement maritime et qui pourrait avoir un impact sur la sécurité.

Spanish

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Record 2 2024-10-25

English

Subject field(s)
  • Ethics and Morals
  • Scientific Research
  • General Medicine, Hygiene and Health
CONT

Research ethics is a critical element of academic studies and research activities. It ensures that a researcher conducts their work in a manner that respects the autonomy, dignity, rights, and wellbeing of those affected by the research process. This includes participants, collaborators, research staff, institutions, communities, and the public. It ensures that researchers adhere to ethical standards and procedures.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Éthique et Morale
  • Recherche scientifique
  • Médecine générale, hygiène et santé
CONT

L'éthique de la recherche vise la protection des êtres humains qui prennent part à la recherche scientifique.

Spanish

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Record 3 2022-02-21

English

Subject field(s)
  • Facilities and Instruments (Astronomy)
CONT

The James Webb Space Telescope is one of the most exciting science projects at present. NASA [...] recently used [a] software system to monitor the critical lifting and mating of the Optical Telescope Element and Integrated Science Instrument Module(OTIS) for the James Webb Space Telescope to its vibration test fixture.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Installations et instruments (Astronomie)
OBS

OTIS : Optical Telescope Element and Integrated Science Instrument Module

Spanish

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Record 4 2020-05-01

English

Subject field(s)
  • Ecosystems
  • Marine Biology
  • Hydrology and Hydrography
CONT

A critical element in the observational program of AZMP [Atlantic Zone Monitoring Program] is an annual assessment of the distribution and variability of nutrients and the plankton communities they support.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Écosystèmes
  • Biologie marine
  • Hydrologie et hydrographie

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Ecosistemas
  • Biología Marina
  • Hidrología e hidrografía
CONT

Se puede hacer una primera división entre holoplancton, que son aquellos organismos que pasan todo su ciclo vital perteneciendo al plancton y meroplancton, formado por organismos que sólo durante una parte de su vida integran la comunidad planctónica.

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Record 5 2019-02-20

English

Subject field(s)
  • Propulsion of Water-Craft
CONT

A main reduction gear(MRG) is a critical element of a ship's propulsion system, the function of which is to connect a ship's engine to its propeller shaft.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Propulsion des bateaux

Spanish

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Record 6 2016-07-22

English

Subject field(s)
  • Tort Law (common law)
CONT

... the essence of conspiracy is mutual consent to a common purpose ...

CONT

A tort is imputed to several persons as joint tortfeasors in at least three instances, viz. agency, vicarious liability and concerted action... As regards the third, the critical element in that those participating in the commission of the tort must have acted in furtherance of a common design. There must be "concerted action to a common end"...

French

Domaine(s)
  • Droit des délits (common law)

Spanish

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Record 7 2013-05-01

English

Subject field(s)
  • Combustion and Fuels (Fireplaces)
  • Nuclear Fission Reactors
CONT

Larger safety and operating margins due to the use of CANFLEX-ACR fuel, with lower element rating and higher critical heat flux limits.

OBS

CANFLEX® is a registered trademark of Atomic Energy of Canada Limited (AECL) and the Korea Atomic Energy Research Institute (KAERI).

Key term(s)
  • CANFLEX ACR fuel

French

Domaine(s)
  • Combustion et combustibles (Foyers)
  • Réacteurs nucléaires de fission
CONT

Marges de sécurité et d'exploitation élargies grâce à l'utilisation du combustible CANFLEX-ACR, doté d'éléments de combustible moins chargés et de limites de caléfaction supérieures.

OBS

CANFLEX® est une marque déposée d'Énergie atomique du Canada Limitée (EAC) et du Korea Atomic Energy Research Institute (KAERI).

Key term(s)
  • combustible CANFLEX ACR

Spanish

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Record 8 2012-01-12

English

Subject field(s)
  • Satellite Telecommunications
  • Radar, Radio Guidance and Goniometry
CONT

A critical element in the feed chain is the primary feed horn which, in a high-capacity communications system, must provide efficient illumination of the antenna and good crosspolar response over both the receive and transmit frequency boards.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Télécommunications par satellite
  • Radar, radioguidage et radiogoniométrie
CONT

Outre le gain d’investissement, la suppression de cet onduleur améliore de 15 % le rendement de la chaîne d’alimentation sans interruption.

Spanish

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Record 9 2009-10-28

English

Subject field(s)
  • Properties of Fuels
  • Nuclear Power Stations
  • Nuclear Fission Reactors
CONT

Larger safety and operating margins due to the use of CANFLEX-ACR fuel, with lower element rating and higher critical heat flux limits.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Propriétés des combustibles
  • Centrales nucléaires
  • Réacteurs nucléaires de fission
CONT

Marges de sécurité et d'exploitation élargies grâce à l'utilisation du combustible CANFLEX-ACR, doté d'éléments de combustible moins chargés et de limites de caléfaction supérieures.

Spanish

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Record 10 2007-02-20

English

Subject field(s)
  • Electronic Defects and Failures
DEF

The average time between failures that cause a loss of function that the element or component defines as critical.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Défectuosités et pannes (Électronique)

Spanish

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Record 11 2007-01-25

English

Subject field(s)
  • Anti-pollution Measures
  • Climate Change
CONT

The trace element iron has been recently shown to play a critical role in nutrient utilization, phytoplankton growth and therefore the uptake of carbon dioxide from the surface waters of the global ocean. Carbon fixation in the surface waters, via phytoplankton growth, shifts the ocean/atmosphere exchange equilibrium for carbon dioxide. As a result, levels of atmospheric carbon dioxide(a greenhouse gas) and iron flux to the oceans have been linked to climate change(glacial to interglacial transitions). These recent findings have led some to suggest that large scale iron fertilization of the world's oceans may therefore be a feasible strategy for controlling climate.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Mesures antipollution
  • Changements climatiques
CONT

À la surface des océans, le phytoplancton absorbe le CO2 atmosphérique via la photosynthèse. [...] La stimulation de la production du phytoplancton permettrait donc d'augmenter la pompe biologique du carbone. Différentes méthodes ont été proposées pour stimuler cette productivité marine, parmi lesquelles : la fertilisation par le fer («iron fertilization»), la culture intensive des algues [...] Un apport de fer aux zones océaniques déficitaires permettrait donc de stimuler la production primaire marine, et par conséquent d'augmenter l'exportation de carbone vers les fonds océaniques.

Spanish

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Record 12 2004-05-21

English

Subject field(s)
  • Transfer of Personnel
  • Urban Housing
  • Diplomacy
CONT

Scope of work is critical element of a major diplomatic mission relocation or property acquisition.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Mobilité du personnel
  • Habitation et logement (Urbanisme)
  • Diplomatie
CONT

L'équipe de vérification abonde dans le même sens que la mission voulant que la priorité soit accordée à la réinstallation de la mission.

Spanish

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Record 13 2004-01-15

English

Subject field(s)
  • Plant Biology
  • Brush, Prairie and Forest Fires
DEF

[Said of or referring to] a species that is adapted to survive severe fires.

CONT

This plant is a pyrophyte (fire lover). The seeds germinate rapidly during the first rain after a fire.

CONT

Significant elements of the vascular flora of Australia are pyrophytes. Indeed, fire is a critical element for many native plant communities and landscapes.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Biologie végétale
  • Incendies de végétation
DEF

Se dit d'une plante qui se remet facilement des dégâts causés par le feu.

CONT

Acclimater des essences pyrophytes dans une région forestière fréquemment dévastée par les incendies.

CONT

En fait, on assiste à une dynamique engendrée par les feux où les essences pyrophytes sont avantagées, mais où le chêne-liège est trop concurrencé par les espèces pyrophytes herbacées ou buissonnantes.

OBS

[S'emploie aussi comme] nom (masculin). [Par exemple :] Le pin de Boston est un pyrophyte.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Biología vegetal
  • Incendio de la vegetación
DEF

[Dícese de la planta cuya] especie está adaptada para sobrevivir a los incendios.

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Record 14 2003-02-26

English

Subject field(s)
  • Electronic Defects and Failures
  • Spacecraft
CONT

For ascent and descent vehicles, the time constraints of the dynamic flight modes preclude the opportunity to utilize in-flight maintenance and system reconfiguration to recover from failures. Therefore, two-fault tolerance is a critical element in ensuring adequate vehicle reliability and should be incorporated whenever possible. When two-fault tolerance is either impractical or may have a negative impact on overall vehicle reliability, single fault tolerance will be provided wherein no single-failure will result in the loss of the crew.

Key term(s)
  • two fault tolerance

French

Domaine(s)
  • Défectuosités et pannes (Électronique)
  • Engins spatiaux

Spanish

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Record 15 1981-04-04

English

Subject field(s)
  • Psychology (General)
  • Psychometry and Psychotechnology
OBS

A theory; sometimes called Theory Y, that the development of self-control is the critical element in a working organization. The classical organization theory is called Theory X.

OBS

Note: Term defined in a specialized glossary of psychometrics.

Key term(s)
  • theory Y

French

Domaine(s)
  • Psychologie (Généralités)
  • Psychométrie et psychotechnique

Spanish

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Record 16 1975-03-11

English

Subject field(s)
  • Analytical Chemistry
  • Diagnostic Procedures (Medicine)
OBS

something lacking a critical element and used(as in experimental medicine or chemical analysis) to provide a control for comparison with the complete material; esp. a solution for use in a blank determination.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Chimie analytique
  • Méthodes diagnostiques (Médecine)
OBS

celui-ci [solvant à l'état pur] porte le nom de tare (...) On dira, par exemple: "En pratique, on tare sur une cuve d'eau distillée ou de solvant".

Spanish

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