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Record 1 - internal organization data 2011-05-19
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Cells and Batteries
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- float service
1, record 1, English, float%20service
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A battery operation in which the battery is normally connected to an external current source; for instance, a battery charger which supplies the battery load under normal conditions, while also providing enough energy input to the battery to make up for its internal quiescent losses, thus keeping the battery always up to full power and ready for service. 1, record 1, English, - float%20service
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Piles et accumulateurs
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- service mode flottant
1, record 1, French, service%20mode%20flottant
masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Opération réalisée sur une batterie qui consiste à relier cette dernière à une source électrique extérieure, notamment un chargeur de batterie, qui fournit la charge de celle-ci dans des conditions normales d'utilisation tout en l'alimentant en énergie pour compenser les pertes internes subies en position de repos, ce qui permet de maintenir sa pleine puissance et sa disponibilité. 1, record 1, French, - service%20mode%20flottant
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2002-11-13
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Electrical Power Supply
- Sequential Automated Systems
- Spacecraft
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- sequential switching shunt regulator
1, record 2, English, sequential%20switching%20shunt%20regulator
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
- S3R 2, record 2, English, S3R
correct
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The sequential switching shunt regulator (S3R) ... is a device for regulating the current drawn by a load from a solar array. 2, record 2, English, - sequential%20switching%20shunt%20regulator
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 CONT
The very weak output signals from the scientific detectors have to be protected from electronic noise, whether conducted or radiated, originating from other elements of the satellite. A stringent spacecraft design requirement, verified by testing at unit, subsystem and satellite levels, ensures full electromagnetic compatibility(EMC) between the onboard instruments and other subsystems. An important element in this clean EMC design is the spacecraft's power subsystem. It is based on a sequential switching shunt regulator, which provides very good efficiency and reliability as well as a low output impedance and constant bus ripple under all load conditions. 3, record 2, English, - sequential%20switching%20shunt%20regulator
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Alimentation (Distribution électrique)
- Automatismes séquentiels
- Engins spatiaux
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- régulateur shunt à commutation séquentielle
1, record 2, French, r%C3%A9gulateur%20shunt%20%C3%A0%20commutation%20s%C3%A9quentielle
masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
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