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Record 1 - internal organization data 2024-02-22
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Radar, Radio Guidance and Goniometry
- Radio Transmission and Reception
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- constant false-alarm rate
1, record 1, English, constant%20false%2Dalarm%20rate
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
- CFAR 2, record 1, English, CFAR
correct, NATO
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- constant false alarm rate 3, record 1, English, constant%20false%20alarm%20rate
correct, NATO
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Constant False-alarm Rate(CFAR). A constant false-alarm rate in the presence of variable levels of noise is usually a requirement placed on any modern radar. It is easily achieved in CW radars by use of filter banks. The energy reaching the filter bank is restricted either by automatic gain control or, when feasible, by limiting, and the thresholds in the circuitry following the filter bank are properly set with respect to the level in the total band. In a typical setting technique, random noise is injected into the amplifier that drives the filter bank, and each threshold is set to achieve the desired false-alarm rate. The level of noise is then varied and the threshold rechecked. If the limiting is proper, the false-alarm rate should not change. However, target signals in the absence of noise are unaffected, as they do not change the total energy present in the broad doppler spectrum sufficiently to reach the limiting level. 1, record 1, English, - constant%20false%2Dalarm%20rate
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Radar, radioguidage et radiogoniométrie
- Émission et réception radio
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- taux de fausse alarme constant
1, record 1, French, taux%20de%20fausse%20alarme%20constant
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
- TFAC 2, record 1, French, TFAC
correct
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- taux constant de fausses alertes 3, record 1, French, taux%20constant%20de%20fausses%20alertes
correct, masculine noun, NATO
- CFAR 3, record 1, French, CFAR
correct, masculine noun, NATO
- CFAR 3, record 1, French, CFAR
- taux constant d'alertes erronées 4, record 1, French, taux%20constant%20d%27alertes%20erron%C3%A9es
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
taux prédéterminé pour permettre à un récepteur de recevoir des échos de fausses cibles sans les traiter comme échos de cibles réelles. 5, record 1, French, - taux%20de%20fausse%20alarme%20constant
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2023-06-28
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Radio Waves
- Military Communications
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- logarithmic video
1, record 2, English, logarithmic%20video
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- log video 2, record 2, English, log%20video
correct, officially approved
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
In signal processing, the output of a process that compresses the dynamic range of a signal so that weak and strong signals are both displayed without changing the gain setting. 2, record 2, English, - logarithmic%20video
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
log video: designation and definition officially approved by the Joint Terminology Panel. 3, record 2, English, - logarithmic%20video
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Ondes radioélectriques
- Transmissions militaires
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- vidéo logarithmique
1, record 2, French, vid%C3%A9o%20logarithmique
correct, see observation, feminine noun, officially approved
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Dans le contexte du traitement des signaux, sortie d'un processus qui comprime la distance dynamique d'un signal pour que les signaux faibles et forts soient tous affichés sans qu'il faille modifier le réglage du gain. 2, record 2, French, - vid%C3%A9o%20logarithmique
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
vidéo logarithmique : Au Canada francophone, cette désignation est généralement employée au masculin à l'oral. 3, record 2, French, - vid%C3%A9o%20logarithmique
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
vidéo logarithmique : désignation et définition uniformisées par le Groupe d'experts en terminologie interarmées. 3, record 2, French, - vid%C3%A9o%20logarithmique
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2023-03-29
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Occupation Names (General)
- Social Services and Social Work
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- general social worker
1, record 3, English, general%20social%20worker
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Gain job experience. After you earn your bachelor's degree, you may work as a general social worker before returning to school to specialize in medical social work. Seek an entry-level position with a state agency or nonprofit to help you learn the basic job responsibilities of caseworkers, such as handling multiple clients at one time or making connections to refer clients to their desired resources. You may also apply for positions at mental health or substance abuse facilities to become familiar with performing your duties in a clinical setting. 1, record 3, English, - general%20social%20worker
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Désignations des emplois (Généralités)
- Services sociaux et travail social
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- travailleur social général
1, record 3, French, travailleur%20social%20g%C3%A9n%C3%A9ral
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
- travailleuse sociale générale 2, record 3, French, travailleuse%20sociale%20g%C3%A9n%C3%A9rale
correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Les travailleurs sociaux constituent un corps spécifique spécialisé dans l’intervention sociale avec les individus, les familles, les groupes et les collectivités locales, ainsi que dans l’administration sociale, les études et la recherche dans les domaines qui relèvent de leurs compétences. 1, record 3, French, - travailleur%20social%20g%C3%A9n%C3%A9ral
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2020-07-09
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Medical and Hospital Organization
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- preceptorship
1, record 4, English, preceptorship
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Preceptorship is a learning opportunity for students and professionals in medical radiation technology to gain hands-on experience in a healthcare setting under the guidance of someone who is experienced in their field. Preceptorship facilitates the transition from didactic to the workplace environment and provides support for the new technologist in the work environment. 2, record 4, English, - preceptorship
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Organisation médico-hospitalière
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- préceptorat
1, record 4, French, pr%C3%A9ceptorat
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Organización médica y hospitalaria
Record 4, Main entry term, Spanish
- preceptoría
1, record 4, Spanish, preceptor%C3%ADa
correct, feminine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 4, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Dependencia del profesor o instructor, habitualmente el director o decano de una escuela. 1, record 4, Spanish, - preceptor%C3%ADa
Record 5 - internal organization data 2015-03-10
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Man-Made Construction Materials
- Concrete Preparation and Mixing
- Cement Industry
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- high-early-strength cement
1, record 5, English, high%2Dearly%2Dstrength%20cement
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
- HES cement 2, record 5, English, HES%20cement
correct
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Cement in which the reactions and gain in strength, after setting has occurred, take place at a rate greater than that in an ordinary general-purpose cement. 3, record 5, English, - high%2Dearly%2Dstrength%20cement
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Matériaux de construction artificiels
- Fabrication du béton
- Cimenterie
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- ciment à haute résistance initiale
1, record 5, French, ciment%20%C3%A0%20haute%20r%C3%A9sistance%20initiale
correct, masculine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
- ciment à résistance initiale élevée 2, record 5, French, ciment%20%C3%A0%20r%C3%A9sistance%20initiale%20%C3%A9lev%C3%A9e
correct, masculine noun
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Variété de ciment Portland à durcissement rapide et à résistances mécaniques élevées. 3, record 5, French, - ciment%20%C3%A0%20haute%20r%C3%A9sistance%20initiale
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 2015-02-25
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Titles of Courses
- Training of Personnel
Universal entry(ies) Record 6
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- Managing Public Funds
1, record 6, English, Managing%20Public%20Funds
correct
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
This course uses case studies and practical exercises to explain the priority setting, resource planning and budget allocation processes in the federal government. Participants will gain a solid understanding of the rules and guidelines needed for the efficient management of public funds. 1, record 6, English, - Managing%20Public%20Funds
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 2 OBS
G243: a Canada School of Public Service course code. 2, record 6, English, - Managing%20Public%20Funds
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Titres de cours
- Perfectionnement et formation du personnel
Entrée(s) universelle(s) Record 6
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- Gestion des fonds publics
1, record 6, French, Gestion%20des%20fonds%20publics
correct, feminine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Ce cours utilise des études de cas et des exercices pratiques pour expliquer les processus d'établissement des priorités, la planification des ressources ainsi que l'allocation budgétaire au gouvernement fédéral. Les participants acquerront une compréhension solide des règles à suivre pour assurer une gestion efficace des fonds publics. 1, record 6, French, - Gestion%20des%20fonds%20publics
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 2 OBS
G243 : code de cours de l'École de la fonction publique du Canada. 2, record 6, French, - Gestion%20des%20fonds%20publics
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 2010-03-02
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Optical Instruments
- Optics
- Scientific Instruments
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- zero diopter setting
1, record 7, English, zero%20diopter%20setting
correct
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 CONT
(night vision goggles) What is the purpose of the detector probe assembly ? a. used for zero diopter setting; b. used for collimation; c. used for objective lens setting; d. [good answer :] used for gain. 1, record 7, English, - zero%20diopter%20setting
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Instruments d'optique
- Optique
- Instruments scientifiques
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- réglage du dioptre à zéro
1, record 7, French, r%C3%A9glage%20du%20dioptre%20%C3%A0%20z%C3%A9ro
proposal, masculine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
- mise à zéro du dioptre 1, record 7, French, mise%20%C3%A0%20z%C3%A9ro%20du%20dioptre
proposal, feminine noun
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
réglage du dioptre à zéro; mise à zéro du dioptre : Termes proposés par inférence à partir des justifications reproduites ci-après. 1, record 7, French, - r%C3%A9glage%20du%20dioptre%20%C3%A0%20z%C3%A9ro
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Le dioptre est muni d'un réglage latéral et en hauteur par vis micrométrique. 2, record 7, French, - r%C3%A9glage%20du%20dioptre%20%C3%A0%20z%C3%A9ro
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 3 OBS
Comme le liquide dans les tubes fonce relativement vite, les amplificateurs sont équipés avec une correction automatique de réglage à zéro; c'est-à-dire que la teinte foncée est compensée. 3, record 7, French, - r%C3%A9glage%20du%20dioptre%20%C3%A0%20z%C3%A9ro
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 4 OBS
The zero setting must be corrected. / Exécuter un réglage à zéro. 4, record 7, French, - r%C3%A9glage%20du%20dioptre%20%C3%A0%20z%C3%A9ro
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 5 OBS
diopter setting -1.0 ± 0.25. / réglage du dioptre -1,0 ± 0,25. 5, record 7, French, - r%C3%A9glage%20du%20dioptre%20%C3%A0%20z%C3%A9ro
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record 8 - internal organization data 2007-08-03
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- Heating
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- cut-out temperature
1, record 8, English, cut%2Dout%20temperature
correct
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
Record 8, Synonyms, English
Record 8, Textual support, English
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Temperature swings are caused by 3 contributing factors : 1. The rate at which your home loses heat(heat loss BTU's/hr) ;2. The rate at which your heating system heats your home(heat gain BTU's/hr) ;3. The length of the heating cycle setting within the thermostat(differential). As it suggests, the differential setting within your thermostat is the difference between cut-in and cut-out temperatures. 1, record 8, English, - cut%2Dout%20temperature
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 OBS
cut-out point: The predetermined value (pressure, temperature, etc.) at which operation ceases. 2, record 8, English, - cut%2Dout%20temperature
Record 8, Key term(s)
- cut out temperature
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Chauffage
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- température de déclenchement
1, record 8, French, temp%C3%A9rature%20de%20d%C3%A9clenchement
feminine noun
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
Record 8, Synonyms, French
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Température pour laquelle l'appareil de réglage donne l'ordre de commutation «Mettre le chauffage hors service». 1, record 8, French, - temp%C3%A9rature%20de%20d%C3%A9clenchement
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
Record 9 - internal organization data 2002-02-12
Record 9, English
Record 9, Subject field(s)
- Radar, Radio Guidance and Goniometry
- Surveillance, Detection and Reconnaissance (Military)
Record 9, Main entry term, English
- break-up
1, record 9, English, break%2Dup
correct, noun, NATO, standardized
Record 9, Abbreviations, English
Record 9, Synonyms, English
Record 9, Textual support, English
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 DEF
In detection by radar, the separation of one solid return into a number of individual returns which correspond to the various objects or structure groupings. 1, record 9, English, - break%2Dup
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 OBS
This separation is contingent upon a number of factors including range, beam width, gain setting, object size and distance between objects. 1, record 9, English, - break%2Dup
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 2 OBS
break-up: term and definition standardized by NATO. 2, record 9, English, - break%2Dup
Record 9, French
Record 9, Domaine(s)
- Radar, radioguidage et radiogoniométrie
- Surveillance, détection et reconnaissance (Militaire)
Record 9, Main entry term, French
- éclatement
1, record 9, French, %C3%A9clatement
correct, masculine noun, NATO, standardized
Record 9, Abbreviations, French
Record 9, Synonyms, French
- break-up 1, record 9, French, break%2Dup
correct, NATO, standardized
Record 9, Textual support, French
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 DEF
En détection : dissociation d'un écho unique en plusieurs échos distincts correspondant chacun aux différents objets voisins. 1, record 9, French, - %C3%A9clatement
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Ce phénomène dépend de plusieurs facteurs tels que : distance, ouverture du faisceau, réglage du gain, écarts respectifs et dimensions des objets. 1, record 9, French, - %C3%A9clatement
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 2 OBS
éclatement; break-up : termes et définition normalisés par l'OTAN. 2, record 9, French, - %C3%A9clatement
Record 9, Spanish
Record 9, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Guía radárica, radioguía y radiogoniometría
- Vigilancia, detección y reconocimiento (Militar)
Record 9, Main entry term, Spanish
- desintegración
1, record 9, Spanish, desintegraci%C3%B3n
feminine noun
Record 9, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 9, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 9, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 DEF
En detección por radar, separación de un eco único en varios individuales, correspondientes a varios objetos próximos. 1, record 9, Spanish, - desintegraci%C3%B3n
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Esta separación depende de varios factores, tales como: distancia, abertura del haz, ganancia, tamaño del objeto y distancia entre objetos. 1, record 9, Spanish, - desintegraci%C3%B3n
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