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Record 1 - internal organization data 2014-01-30
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Psychometry and Psychotechnology
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- absolute scale
1, record 1, English, absolute%20scale
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
There is another development that has recently appeared in a few tests that is important for the future development of test batteries. This is the appearance of absolute scales. An absolute scale is one that covers the entire range of a function, from zero(theoretically) to the full adult range. Zero is often unattainable in psychological scores; so the bottom of a scale is the lowest score for which a reliable score can be obtained. In practice such tests have an extended range from a below-average IQ of a young child to a superior adult IQ. In many areas, such as memory or tapping speed, a zero is obtainable. 2, record 1, English, - absolute%20scale
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Psychométrie et psychotechnique
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- échelle absolue
1, record 1, French, %C3%A9chelle%20absolue
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
L’échelle de réponse proposée, comme nous l’avons vu, est au mieux ordinale. Pour la transformer en une échelle absolue, il faut déterminer les écarts entre les rangs et, pour au moins l’un d’entre eux, sa distance à un zéro absolu. En ce qui concerne ce «zéro absolu», notre postulat est que les échelles d’évaluation subjectives, qui sont par nature bipolaire, en comportent un, qui est très «naturel», à savoir, le point d’indifférence ou d’incertitude qui correspond à la catégorie centrale, si le nombre de catégories est impair, ou au milieu de l’espace entre les deux catégories centrales, si ce nombre est pair. 2, record 1, French, - %C3%A9chelle%20absolue
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2002-09-06
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Electronic Devices
- Underwater Diving (Sports)
- Diving (Naval Forces)
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- helium speech descrambler
1, record 2, English, helium%20speech%20descrambler
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The prototype helium speech descrambler uses digital signal processing(DSP) to transform the diver's speech, thus counteracting the effect of heliox.... A sampling frequency of 16 KHz or greater captures the full frequency range of the diver's speech. The algorithm uses high order linear prediction to deconvolve and scale the vocal tract components while maintaining the original pitch of the diver's voice. 1, record 2, English, - helium%20speech%20descrambler
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Dispositifs électroniques
- Plongée sous-marine (Sports)
- Plongée (Forces navales)
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- désembrouilleur de discours
1, record 2, French, d%C3%A9sembrouilleur%20de%20discours
masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Pour concevoir le prototype du désembrouilleur de discours, on a procédé au traitement numérique de signal (DSP) afin de transformer le discours du plongeur et contrecarrer ainsi l'effet de l'héliox. [...] Un échantillon de fréquence de 16 KHz ou davantage capte la gamme entière de fréquence du discours du plongeur. Pour l'algorithme on se sert d'une prédiction linéaire de grande intensité afin de «déconvolutionner» et d'équilibrer les composantes vocales tout en préservant la tonalité de la voix du plongeur. 1, record 2, French, - d%C3%A9sembrouilleur%20de%20discours
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2002-03-05
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Optical Instruments
- Optics
- Scientific Instruments
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- diopter scope
1, record 3, English, diopter%20scope
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
What is the component need to check the focal range of the eyepiece assembly? a. collimation bridge; b. [good answer:] diopter scope; c. detector probe. 2, record 3, English, - diopter%20scope
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 CONT
Collimation and Diopter Scope-Binocular alignment of the NVD is performed with the Collimation Bridge. Eye Piece diopter range can be verified with the calibrated, full range Diopter Scope.(Optional).... Diopter Scope : Graduated-6 to +2 diopter scale. 3, record 3, English, - diopter%20scope
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 3 CONT
The focus adjustment range or Diopter Adjustment Range of the weapon sight eyepiece is checked using the optional diopter scope and an adapter that is specific to the weapon sight eyepiece configuration. The diopter scope, ANV-126-040, is calibrated in whole diopter steps from +2 to -6 diopters, and is accurately calibrated at zero diopters. The eyepiece adapter is used in common with the gain test probe. 4, record 3, English, - diopter%20scope
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Instruments d'optique
- Optique
- Instruments scientifiques
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- indicateur dioptrique
1, record 3, French, indicateur%20dioptrique
proposal, masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - external organization data 2002-02-27
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Metrology and Units of Measure
- Physics
- Compartment - Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- measuring interferometer system
1, record 4, English, measuring%20interferometer%20system
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
... measuring systems that have both of the following characteristics :(A) contain a laser; and(B) maintain for at least 12 hrs., over a temperature range of ± 1 K around a standard temperature and a standard pressure :(I) a resolution over their full scale of 0. 1 µm or better; and(II) with a measurement uncertainty equal to or less(better) than(0. 2 + L/2 000) µm(L is the measured length in mm), except measuring interferometer systems, without closed or open loop feedback, containing a laser to measure slide movement errors of machine tools, dimensional inspection machines, or similar equipment... 1, record 4, English, - measuring%20interferometer%20system
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Regulation cited: Nuclear Non-Proliferation Import and Export Control Regulations. 2, record 4, English, - measuring%20interferometer%20system
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Unités de mesure et métrologie
- Physique
- Tiroir - Commission canadienne de sûreté nucléaire
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- système de mesure à interféromètre
1, record 4, French, syst%C3%A8me%20de%20mesure%20%C3%A0%20interf%C3%A9rom%C3%A8tre
masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
[...] systèmes de mesure ayant les deux caractéristiques suivantes : (A) présence d'un laser; (B) maintien pendant au moins 12 heures avec une gamme de température variant de ± 1 K autour d'une température de référence et une pression de référence : (I) d'une résolution sur leur déviation totale égale à 0,1 µm ou mieux; (II) avec une incertitude de mesure égale ou inférieure à (meilleure que) (0,2 + L/2 000) µm (L étant la longueur mesurée en millimètres), sauf les systèmes de mesure à interféromètre, sans rétroaction à boucle ouverte ou fermée, contenant un laser permettant de mesurer les erreurs de mouvement dues au glissement des machines-outils, des machines de contrôle dimensionnel ou équipements similaires [...] 1, record 4, French, - syst%C3%A8me%20de%20mesure%20%C3%A0%20interf%C3%A9rom%C3%A8tre
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Règlement cité : Règlement sur le contrôle de l'importation et de l'exportation aux fins de la non-prolifération nucléaire. 2, record 4, French, - syst%C3%A8me%20de%20mesure%20%C3%A0%20interf%C3%A9rom%C3%A8tre
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
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