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GONIOMETER [13 records]
Record 1 - external organization data 2021-03-18
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Compartment – Nomenclature 4.0
- Museums and Heritage (General)
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- goniometer
1, record 1, English, goniometer
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
goniometer : an item in the "Chemical Tools and Equipment" class of the "Tools and Equipment for Science and Technology" category. 2, record 1, English, - goniometer
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Tiroir – Nomenclature 4.0
- Muséologie et patrimoine (Généralités)
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- goniomètre
1, record 1, French, goniom%C3%A8tre
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
goniomètre : objet de la classe «Outils et équipement chimiques» de la catégorie «Outillage et équipement pour les sciences et la technologie». 2, record 1, French, - goniom%C3%A8tre
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - external organization data 2021-03-18
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Compartment – Nomenclature 4.0
- Museums and Heritage (General)
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- medical goniometer
1, record 2, English, medical%20goniometer
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
medical goniometer : an item in the "Medical and Psychological Tools and Equipment" class of the "Tools and Equipment for Science and Technology" category. 2, record 2, English, - medical%20goniometer
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Tiroir – Nomenclature 4.0
- Muséologie et patrimoine (Généralités)
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- goniomètre médical
1, record 2, French, goniom%C3%A8tre%20m%C3%A9dical
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
goniomètre médical : objet de la classe «Outils et équipement médicaux et psychologiques» de la catégorie «Outillage et équipement pour les sciences et la technologie». 2, record 2, French, - goniom%C3%A8tre%20m%C3%A9dical
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2020-11-18
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Medical Instruments and Devices
- Disabled Sports
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- goniometer
1, record 3, English, goniometer
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Apparatus to [quantitate] joint movements and angles. 2, record 3, English, - goniometer
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
In sports, the goniometer is used to classify disabled athletes before competition. 3, record 3, English, - goniometer
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Instruments et appareillages médicaux
- Sports adaptés
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- goniomètre
1, record 3, French, goniom%C3%A8tre
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Instrument servant à mesurer les angles d'une articulation et l'amplitude de ses mouvements. 2, record 3, French, - goniom%C3%A8tre
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Dans le domaine du sport, le goniomètre est utilisé pour classer les athlètes handicapés avant les compétitions. 3, record 3, French, - goniom%C3%A8tre
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Instrumental médico
- Deportes para personas con discapacidad
Record 3, Main entry term, Spanish
- goniómetro
1, record 3, Spanish, goni%C3%B3metro
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 3, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Instrumento protractor que se utiliza para medir el ángulo de articulación en ambos extremos de la amplitud de movimiento total. 1, record 3, Spanish, - goni%C3%B3metro
Record 4 - internal organization data 2010-12-08
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Radar, Radio Guidance and Goniometry
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- octantal error
1, record 4, English, octantal%20error
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The ground station equipment error is mainly the octantal error in the installations using two antenna pairs and a rotating goniometer for obtaining the rotating figure-of-eight pattern. Octantal error can also arise owing to in homogeneity in the ground characteristics at the installation and could, therefore, occur even where rotating antennas are used. 2, record 4, English, - octantal%20error
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Radar, radioguidage et radiogoniométrie
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- erreur octantale
1, record 4, French, erreur%20octantale
correct, feminine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Erreur systématique dans l'indication fournie à bord d'un aéronef par un radiogoniomètre au sol équipé d'un système d'antennes Bellini-Tosi. 2, record 4, French, - erreur%20octantale
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Le qualificatif «octantal» vient de ce que cette erreur s'annule 8 fois sur les 360° couverts par l'antenne dans le plan horizontal, avec une variation sinusoïdale de 4 périodes. 2, record 4, French, - erreur%20octantale
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Guía radárica, radioguía y radiogoniometría
Record 4, Main entry term, Spanish
- error octantal
1, record 4, Spanish, error%20octantal
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 4, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Error en el cual predomina la componente octantal. 1, record 4, Spanish, - error%20octantal
Record 5 - internal organization data 2010-05-17
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Radar, Radio Guidance and Goniometry
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- stator 1, record 5, English, stator
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Multi-octave performance can also lead to two separate circular arrays covering different parts of the band. Such Wullenweber arrays usually excite an arc of about 120° and the active arc is rotated by means of a goniometer involving capacitive coupling between plates on a stator or a rotor. 2, record 5, English, - stator
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Radar, radioguidage et radiogoniométrie
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- stator
1, record 5, French, stator
masculine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 2007-03-13
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Optical Instruments
- Target Acquisition
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- long-range night observation device
1, record 6, English, long%2Drange%20night%20observation%20device
correct
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
- LRNOD 1, record 6, English, LRNOD
correct
Record 6, Synonyms, English
- long range night observation device 2, record 6, English, long%20range%20night%20observation%20device
correct
- night observation device, long-range 3, record 6, English, night%20observation%20device%2C%20long%2Drange
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The NODLR system consists of an infrared Thermal Observation Device(TOD), a Laser Range Finder(LRF), and a goniometer. 3, record 6, English, - long%2Drange%20night%20observation%20device
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 2 CONT
The night observation device, long-range (NODLR) allows infrared thermal viewing of night or daylight targets during all weather conditions. Infrared thermal technology allows the viewer to "see" heat sources, greatly improving observation in certain conditions such as fog and darkness. The NODLR can determine data on potential targets such as range, azimuth, and elevation. It may be mounted on a tripod and operated with a battery pack, or mounted on a vehicle (for static operation only). 3, record 6, English, - long%2Drange%20night%20observation%20device
Record 6, Key term(s)
- night observation device, long range
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Instruments d'optique
- Acquisition d'objectif
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- épiscope d'observation nocturne longue portée
1, record 6, French, %C3%A9piscope%20d%27observation%20nocturne%20longue%20port%C3%A9e
correct, masculine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
- NODRL 1, record 6, French, NODRL
correct, masculine noun
Record 6, Synonyms, French
- dispositif d'observation nocturne longue portée 2, record 6, French, dispositif%20d%27observation%20nocturne%20longue%20port%C3%A9e
correct, masculine noun
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 CONT
La technologie thermique par infrarouge du NODLR permet aux soldats de «voir» des sources de chaleur telles que des soldats et véhicules ennemis. Elle augmente grandement l'observation par mauvais temps et sous l'obscurité. Le NODLR est également équipé d'un télémètre laser. 1, record 6, French, - %C3%A9piscope%20d%27observation%20nocturne%20longue%20port%C3%A9e
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 2006-12-14
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Sports Equipment and Accessories
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- flexometer
1, record 7, English, flexometer
correct
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Leighton Flexometers. A highly accurate 360 degree gravity-type goniometer designed specifically for range of motion measurement of the major segmental movements of the body as an aspect of physical fitness, rehabilitation, athletic or sports participartion. 2, record 7, English, - flexometer
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 2 CONT
The FAS-2 Flexometer is a unique, easy-to-use assessment device designed to measure low back and hamstring flexibility. 3, record 7, English, - flexometer
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 3 CONT
The flexometer is attached to the limb, and the change in the angle on the flexometer is noted from one extreme position to another. 4, record 7, English, - flexometer
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 4 CONT
Flexibility is typically measured in the lab using measurement devices such as a goniometer, flexometer and in the field with tests such as the sit and reach and the zipper. 5, record 7, English, - flexometer
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Équipement et accessoires de sport
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- flexomètre
1, record 7, French, flexom%C3%A8tre
correct, masculine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Mesures avec le flexomêtre de Leighton de l'épaule des ischios, du tronc et de la cheville. 2, record 7, French, - flexom%C3%A8tre
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record 8 - internal organization data 2004-02-04
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- Optical Instruments
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- eucentric
1, record 8, English, eucentric
correct
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
Record 8, Synonyms, English
Record 8, Textual support, English
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Eucentric comes from the Latin for well-centred. It implies, in a goniometer and particularly in a specimen stage, that tilting the specimen can be achieved without the field of view moving. This a highly desirable attribute of a microscope stage. 1, record 8, English, - eucentric
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Instruments d'optique
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- eucentrique
1, record 8, French, eucentrique
correct, adjective
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
Record 8, Synonyms, French
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Se dit d'un dispositif qui réalise un centrage précis ou une très bonne concentration de rayons optiques. 1, record 8, French, - eucentrique
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
Record 9 - internal organization data 1995-12-07
Record 9, English
Record 9, Subject field(s)
- Medical and Surgical Equipment
- Musculoskeletal System
Record 9, Main entry term, English
- electromagnetic-goniometer 1, record 9, English, electromagnetic%2Dgoniometer
Record 9, Abbreviations, English
Record 9, Synonyms, English
Record 9, Textual support, English
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Magnitudes of the knee rotations(flexion-extension axial rotation valgus-varus) were evaluated with a 6 degrees freedom of motion electromagnetic-goniometer during level walking, stair climbing and non weight-bearing flexion-extension. 1, record 9, English, - electromagnetic%2Dgoniometer
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 OBS
goniometer : Device intended for medical purposes to measure the range of motion of joints. 2, record 9, English, - electromagnetic%2Dgoniometer
Record 9, French
Record 9, Domaine(s)
- Équipement médico-chirurgical
- Appareil locomoteur (Médecine)
Record 9, Main entry term, French
- goniomètre électromagnétique
1, record 9, French, goniom%C3%A8tre%20%C3%A9lectromagn%C3%A9tique
masculine noun
Record 9, Abbreviations, French
Record 9, Synonyms, French
Record 9, Textual support, French
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Les amplitudes de rotation [...] ont été mesurées au moyen d'un goniomètre électromagnétique [...] sur les genoux de 19 patients porteurs d'une prothèse totale unilatérale [5 conservant les 2 ligaments croisés (BI), 10 conservant le ligament croisé postérieur dont 5 avec plateau tibial plat (PP) et 5 légèrement contraintes (PC), 4 postéro-stabilisées (PS)]. 1, record 9, French, - goniom%C3%A8tre%20%C3%A9lectromagn%C3%A9tique
Record 9, Spanish
Record 9, Textual support, Spanish
Record 10 - internal organization data 1993-02-26
Record 10, English
Record 10, Subject field(s)
- Proverbs and Maxims
- Ceremonial and Traditions (Military)
Record 10, Main entry term, English
- Search and research
1, record 10, English, Search%20and%20research
correct
Record 10, Abbreviations, English
Record 10, Synonyms, English
- Scrutatio et quaestio 1, record 10, English, Scrutatio%20et%20quaestio
Latin
Record 10, Textual support, English
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Motto of the Canadian Forces Supplementary Radio System. 1, record 10, English, - Search%20and%20research
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Description of the Canadian Forces Supplementary Radio System badge : vert, in front of a winged lightning flash a goniometer all or. 1, record 10, English, - Search%20and%20research
Record 10, French
Record 10, Domaine(s)
- Proverbes et dictons
- Cérémonial et traditions (Militaire)
Record 10, Main entry term, French
- Scrute et recherche
1, record 10, French, Scrute%20et%20recherche
correct
Record 10, Abbreviations, French
Record 10, Synonyms, French
- Scrutatio et quaestio 1, record 10, French, Scrutatio%20et%20quaestio
Latin
Record 10, Textual support, French
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Devise du Réseau radio supplémentaire des Forces canadiennes. 1, record 10, French, - Scrute%20et%20recherche
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Description de l'insigne du Réseau supplémentaire des Forces canadiennes : de sinople, devant un éclair ailé un goniomètre tout or . 1, record 10, French, - Scrute%20et%20recherche
Record 10, Spanish
Record 10, Textual support, Spanish
Record 11 - internal organization data 1985-01-02
Record 11, English
Record 11, Subject field(s)
- Guns (Land Forces)
Record 11, Main entry term, English
- opto-electronic goniometer
1, record 11, English, opto%2Delectronic%20goniometer
correct
Record 11, Abbreviations, English
Record 11, Synonyms, English
Record 11, Textual support, English
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The opto-electronic goniometer(magnification X5, field 175 m) is designed to provide direct digital readout of the deviations between the angles given in the fire orders and the actual position of the gun. 1, record 11, English, - opto%2Delectronic%20goniometer
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 OBS
This goniometer is on the new French 155 mm SP [self-propelled] gun. 2, record 11, English, - opto%2Delectronic%20goniometer
Record 11, French
Record 11, Domaine(s)
- Canons (Forces terrestres)
Record 11, Main entry term, French
- goniomètre opto-électronique
1, record 11, French, goniom%C3%A8tre%20opto%2D%C3%A9lectronique
masculine noun
Record 11, Abbreviations, French
Record 11, Synonyms, French
Record 11, Textual support, French
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Le goniomètre opto-électronique (grossissement 5, champ 175 m) à affichage digital a été conçu pour permettre la lecture directe des écarts angulaires entre les éléments de tir à effectuer et la direction de surveillance. 1, record 11, French, - goniom%C3%A8tre%20opto%2D%C3%A9lectronique
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Ce goniomètre se trouve dans le nouveau canon automoteur français de 155 mm. 2, record 11, French, - goniom%C3%A8tre%20opto%2D%C3%A9lectronique
Record 11, Spanish
Record 11, Textual support, Spanish
Record 12 - internal organization data 1984-08-24
Record 12, English
Record 12, Subject field(s)
- Field Artillery
Record 12, Main entry term, English
- optical goniometer
1, record 12, English, optical%20goniometer
correct
Record 12, Abbreviations, English
Record 12, Synonyms, English
Record 12, Textual support, English
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The opto-electronic goniometer can be replaced by a conventional optical goniometer, but this reduces laying accuracy to about 1. 0 mil with a new goniometer. 1, record 12, English, - optical%20goniometer
Record 12, French
Record 12, Domaine(s)
- Artillerie de campagne
Record 12, Main entry term, French
- goniomètre optique
1, record 12, French, goniom%C3%A8tre%20optique
masculine noun
Record 12, Abbreviations, French
Record 12, Synonyms, French
Record 12, Textual support, French
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Le goniomètre opto-électronique peut être remplacé par un goniomètre optique classique, mais la précision du pointage est moins bonne (de l'ordre de 1 m avec un goniomètre neuf). 1, record 12, French, - goniom%C3%A8tre%20optique
Record 12, Spanish
Record 12, Textual support, Spanish
Record 13 - internal organization data 1980-08-12
Record 13, English
Record 13, Subject field(s)
- Radio Waves
Record 13, Main entry term, English
- radio-field
1, record 13, English, radio%2Dfield
correct
Record 13, Abbreviations, English
Record 13, Synonyms, English
Record 13, Textual support, English
Record number: 13, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The goniometer(...) compensates for radio-field-pattern distortion caused by the structural components of the aircraft. 1, record 13, English, - radio%2Dfield
Record 13, French
Record 13, Domaine(s)
- Ondes radioélectriques
Record 13, Main entry term, French
- champ radioélectrique 1, record 13, French, champ%20radio%C3%A9lectrique
Record 13, Abbreviations, French
Record 13, Synonyms, French
Record 13, Textual support, French
Record number: 13, Textual support number: 1 OBS
(...) la goniométrie VHF n'est pas transposable à bord des avions: - le champ radioélectrique VHF est tellement perturbé au voisinage immédiat d'un avion métallique que toute mesure de sa direction de propagation est impossible ou très erronée; (...) 1, record 13, French, - champ%20radio%C3%A9lectrique
Record 13, Spanish
Record 13, Textual support, Spanish
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