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FREQUENCY DRIFT [11 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2020-05-01
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Fluid Mechanics and Hydraulics (Physics)
- Marine and River Navigation Aids
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- current rose
1, record 1, English, current%20rose
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A graphical representation of currents, usually by 1 degree quadrangles, using arrows of different lengths for the cardinal and intercardinal compass points to show resultant drift and frequency of set for a given period of time. 2, record 1, English, - current%20rose
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The observed data are grouped into appropriate class intervals from which a histogram, or more commonly a "current rose," is constructed … A current rose is a histogram converted to a circular distribution. 3, record 1, English, - current%20rose
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Mécanique des fluides et hydraulique (Physique)
- Aides à la navigation fluviale et maritime
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- rose des courants
1, record 1, French, rose%20des%20courants
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Représentation graphique de la force et de la direction d'un courant en un point donné. 2, record 1, French, - rose%20des%20courants
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Les courants de marée [...] sont des courants périodiques, dont la direction varie avec le temps. Ils sont représentés par la rose des courants qui est l'hodographe de la vitesse par rapport à un point fixé. 3, record 1, French, - rose%20des%20courants
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Mecánica de fluidos e hidráulica (Física)
- Ayuda a la navegación marítima y fluvial
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- rosa de los corrientes
1, record 1, Spanish, rosa%20de%20los%20corrientes
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2016-12-09
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Oscillators and Oscillating Circuits (Electronics)
- Radioelectricity
- Vacuum Tubes (Electronics)
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- frequency drift
1, record 2, English, frequency%20drift
correct, standardized
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Any undesired change in the frequency of an oscillator, transmitter or receiver. 2, record 2, English, - frequency%20drift
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
frequency drift : term standardized by ICAO. 3, record 2, English, - frequency%20drift
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Circuits oscillants et oscillateurs (Électronique)
- Radioélectricité
- Tubes et lampes (Électronique)
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- dérive de la fréquence
1, record 2, French, d%C3%A9rive%20de%20la%20fr%C3%A9quence
correct, feminine noun, standardized
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- dérive de fréquence 2, record 2, French, d%C3%A9rive%20de%20fr%C3%A9quence
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Faible écart de fréquence qui persiste, malgré l'intervention des dispositifs de réglage. 3, record 2, French, - d%C3%A9rive%20de%20la%20fr%C3%A9quence
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
dérive de la fréquence : terme normalisé par l'OACI. 4, record 2, French, - d%C3%A9rive%20de%20la%20fr%C3%A9quence
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Osciladores y circuitos oscilantes (Electrónica)
- Radioelectricidad
- Tubos de vacío (Electrónica)
Record 2, Main entry term, Spanish
- desviación de frecuencia
1, record 2, Spanish, desviaci%C3%B3n%20de%20frecuencia
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 2, Synonyms, Spanish
- deriva de frecuencia 2, record 2, Spanish, deriva%20de%20frecuencia
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2015-04-24
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Atomic Physics
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- drift-cyclotron resonance instability
1, record 3, English, drift%2Dcyclotron%20resonance%20instability
correct, standardized
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
An electrostatic drift instability in a range of frequency, including the ion cyclotron frequency, where the adiabatic invariance is destroyed. 1, record 3, English, - drift%2Dcyclotron%20resonance%20instability
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
This instability has its highest growth rate when the frequency of the transverse drift wave is in resonance with multiples of the ion cyclotron frequency. 1, record 3, English, - drift%2Dcyclotron%20resonance%20instability
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 OBS
drift-cyclotron resonance instability: term and definition standardized by ISO. 2, record 3, English, - drift%2Dcyclotron%20resonance%20instability
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Physique atomique
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- instabilité de résonance dérive-cyclotron
1, record 3, French, instabilit%C3%A9%20de%20r%C3%A9sonance%20d%C3%A9rive%2Dcyclotron
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
Instabilité électrostatique de dérive dans un intervalle de fréquence incluant la fréquence gyromagnétique des ions pour laquelle l'invariance adiabatique est détruite. 1, record 3, French, - instabilit%C3%A9%20de%20r%C3%A9sonance%20d%C3%A9rive%2Dcyclotron
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Cette instabilité a un taux de croissance maximale quand la fréquence de l'onde de dérive transversale est en résonance avec des multiples de la fréquence gyromagnétique des ions. 1, record 3, French, - instabilit%C3%A9%20de%20r%C3%A9sonance%20d%C3%A9rive%2Dcyclotron
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 OBS
instabilité de résonance dérive-cyclotron : terme et définition normalisés par l'ISO. 2, record 3, French, - instabilit%C3%A9%20de%20r%C3%A9sonance%20d%C3%A9rive%2Dcyclotron
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2011-06-01
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Telecommunications Transmission
- Vacuum Tubes (Electronics)
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- total starting time
1, record 4, English, total%20starting%20time
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The time interval between the start of application of heater or filament voltage and the instant at which a stated value of frequency, rate of drift of frequency, output power, or anode current is obtained. 2, record 4, English, - total%20starting%20time
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Transmission (Télécommunications)
- Tubes et lampes (Électronique)
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- durée totale de démarrage
1, record 4, French, dur%C3%A9e%20totale%20de%20d%C3%A9marrage
correct, feminine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Transmisión (Telecomunicaciones)
- Tubos de vacío (Electrónica)
Record 4, Main entry term, Spanish
- tiempo total de arranque
1, record 4, Spanish, tiempo%20total%20de%20arranque
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 4, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 2007-04-05
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Aircraft Piloting and Navigation
- Launching and Space Maneuvering
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- noise-induced random drift
1, record 5, English, noise%2Dinduced%20random%20drift
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The fundamental parameters of the NMR [nuclear magnetic resonance] gyro are defined in the following manner : The signal-to-noise ratio is a parameter which characterizes the noise-induced random drift and the ability to determine drift angle in the NMR gyro. The relaxation times characterize the fundamental usefulness of the resonance cell. Finally, the rate bias instability characterizes the shifts in the precessional frequency of the macroscopic magnetic moment. 1, record 5, English, - noise%2Dinduced%20random%20drift
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Pilotage et navigation aérienne
- Lancement et manœuvres dans l'espace
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- dérive aléatoire due aux bruits
1, record 5, French, d%C3%A9rive%20al%C3%A9atoire%20due%20aux%20bruits
feminine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Dans le cadre du suivi en orbite des satellites orbite basse d'observation de la Terre, il est nécessaire de mettre au point un outil de suivi et de caractérisation de la dérive aléatoire des gyroscopes utilisés par le pilotage. Cet outil doit permettre d'évaluer la santé des équipements concernés, et d'anticiper d'éventuels problèmes en orbite. 2, record 5, French, - d%C3%A9rive%20al%C3%A9atoire%20due%20aux%20bruits
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 2003-11-19
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Genetics
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- genetic drift
1, record 6, English, genetic%20drift
correct
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Any change, either directed("steady drift") or undirected("random drift") in gene frequency in a population. 2, record 6, English, - genetic%20drift
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Génétique
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- dérive génétique
1, record 6, French, d%C3%A9rive%20g%C3%A9n%C3%A9tique
correct, feminine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Changement que subit d'une génération à la suivante toute fréquence allélique à l'intérieur d'une population par sélection aléatoire ou dirigée. 2, record 6, French, - d%C3%A9rive%20g%C3%A9n%C3%A9tique
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Genética
Record 6, Main entry term, Spanish
- deriva genética
1, record 6, Spanish, deriva%20gen%C3%A9tica
correct, feminine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 6, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Variación, en las frecuencias génicas de una población mendeliana debida a procesos aleatorios. 2, record 6, Spanish, - deriva%20gen%C3%A9tica
Record 7 - internal organization data 2003-09-17
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Vacuum Tubes (Electronics)
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- total starting time
1, record 7, English, total%20starting%20time
correct
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The time interval between the start of application of heater or filament voltage and the instant at which a stated value of one of the following characteristics is obtained :frequency, rate of drift of frequency, output power, anode current. 1, record 7, English, - total%20starting%20time
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Tubes et lampes (Électronique)
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- durée totale de démarrage
1, record 7, French, dur%C3%A9e%20totale%20de%20d%C3%A9marrage
correct, feminine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Intervalle de temps compris entre le début d'application de la tension de chauffage et l'instant où une valeur donnée de l'une des caractéristiques suivantes est atteinte : fréquence, variation de dérive de fréquence, puissance de sortie, courant anodique. 1, record 7, French, - dur%C3%A9e%20totale%20de%20d%C3%A9marrage
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Tubos de vacío (Electrónica)
Record 7, Main entry term, Spanish
- tiempo total de arranque
1, record 7, Spanish, tiempo%20total%20de%20arranque
correct, masculine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 7, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record 8 - internal organization data 2002-04-17
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- General Mechanics (Physics)
- Flight Instruments and Equipment (Aeroindustry)
- Navigation Instruments
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- angular-case-motion sensitivity
1, record 8, English, angular%2Dcase%2Dmotion%20sensitivity
correct
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
Record 8, Synonyms, English
- angular case motion sensitivity 2, record 8, English, angular%20case%20motion%20sensitivity
Record 8, Textual support, English
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The drift rate resulting from an oscillatory angular input about an axis normal to the spin axis at twice the rotor spin frequency. 1, record 8, English, - angular%2Dcase%2Dmotion%20sensitivity
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 OBS
This effect is due to the single-degree-of-freedom of the gimbal relative to the support shaft and is proportional to the input amplitude and phase relative to the flexure axes. 1, record 8, English, - angular%2Dcase%2Dmotion%20sensitivity
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Mécanique générale (Physique)
- Instruments et équipement de bord (Constructions aéronautiques)
- Instruments de navigation
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- sensibilité au déplacement du boîtier
1, record 8, French, sensibilit%C3%A9%20au%20d%C3%A9placement%20du%20bo%C3%AEtier
correct, feminine noun
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
Record 8, Synonyms, French
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
Record 9 - internal organization data 2001-08-20
Record 9, English
Record 9, Subject field(s)
- General Mechanics (Physics)
- Aircraft Piloting and Navigation
- Navigation Instruments
- Flight Instruments and Equipment (Aeroindustry)
Record 9, Main entry term, English
- radial-unbalance torque
1, record 9, English, radial%2Dunbalance%20torque
correct
Record 9, Abbreviations, English
Record 9, Synonyms, English
Record 9, Textual support, English
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The acceleration-sensitive torque caused by radial unbalance due to noncoincidence of the flexure axis and the center of mass of the rotor. Under constant acceleration, it appears as a rotating torque at the rotor spin frequency. When the gyro is subjected to vibratory acceleration along the spin axis at the spin frequency, this torque results in a rectified drift. 2, record 9, English, - radial%2Dunbalance%20torque
Record 9, Key term(s)
- radial unbalance torque
Record 9, French
Record 9, Domaine(s)
- Mécanique générale (Physique)
- Pilotage et navigation aérienne
- Instruments de navigation
- Instruments et équipement de bord (Constructions aéronautiques)
Record 9, Main entry term, French
- couple de balourd radial
1, record 9, French, couple%20de%20balourd%20radial
masculine noun
Record 9, Abbreviations, French
Record 9, Synonyms, French
Record 9, Textual support, French
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 OBS
balourd : Mauvaise répartition des masses d'une pièce ou d'un ensemble tournant, qui fait que son centre de gravité n'est pas sur l'axe de rotation. 2, record 9, French, - couple%20de%20balourd%20radial
Record 9, Spanish
Record 9, Textual support, Spanish
Record 10 - internal organization data 1992-01-08
Record 10, English
Record 10, Subject field(s)
- Pest Control Equipment
- Mechanical Construction
Record 10, Main entry term, English
- dribble nozzle
1, record 10, English, dribble%20nozzle
correct
Record 10, Abbreviations, English
Record 10, Synonyms, English
- dribble-type nozzle 2, record 10, English, dribble%2Dtype%20nozzle
correct
Record 10, Textual support, English
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 CONT
A special dribble-type nozzle, fitted to a vibrating unit operated by a small direct-current electric motor, has been used to spray where drift control is critical. The nozzle is oscillated at a high frequency to produce a fan-spray pattern. 2, record 10, English, - dribble%20nozzle
Record 10, French
Record 10, Domaine(s)
- Matériel de protection des végétaux
- Construction mécanique
Record 10, Main entry term, French
- buse oscillante
1, record 10, French, buse%20oscillante
correct, feminine noun
Record 10, Abbreviations, French
Record 10, Synonyms, French
Record 10, Textual support, French
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 CONT
On utilise la buse oscillante, munie d'un vibrateur actionné par un petit moteur électrique à courant continu, lorsqu'il est très important d'éviter la dérive du brouillard. La buse oscille à haute fréquence et donne un jet en éventail. 2, record 10, French, - buse%20oscillante
Record 10, Spanish
Record 10, Textual support, Spanish
Record 11 - internal organization data 1982-06-03
Record 11, English
Record 11, Subject field(s)
- Scientific Measurements and Analyses
- Telecommunications Transmission
Record 11, Main entry term, English
- normalized frequency drift
1, record 11, English, normalized%20frequency%20drift
correct
Record 11, Abbreviations, English
Record 11, Synonyms, English
- relative frequency drift 1, record 11, English, relative%20frequency%20drift
Record 11, Textual support, English
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The frequency drift divided by the nominal frequency value 1, record 11, English, - normalized%20frequency%20drift
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 OBS
fractional frequency drift is to be avoided. 1, record 11, English, - normalized%20frequency%20drift
Record 11, French
Record 11, Domaine(s)
- Mesures et analyse (Sciences)
- Transmission (Télécommunications)
Record 11, Main entry term, French
- dérive de fréquence normée
1, record 11, French, d%C3%A9rive%20de%20fr%C3%A9quence%20norm%C3%A9e
correct, feminine noun
Record 11, Abbreviations, French
Record 11, Synonyms, French
- dérive de fréquence relative 1, record 11, French, d%C3%A9rive%20de%20fr%C3%A9quence%20relative
correct, feminine noun
Record 11, Textual support, French
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Dérive de fréquence divisée par la valeur nominale de la fréquence. 1, record 11, French, - d%C3%A9rive%20de%20fr%C3%A9quence%20norm%C3%A9e
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 OBS
dérive fractionnaire de fréquence doit être évitée. 1, record 11, French, - d%C3%A9rive%20de%20fr%C3%A9quence%20norm%C3%A9e
Record 11, Spanish
Record 11, Textual support, Spanish
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