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GRADE CROSSING PREDICTOR [1 record]

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Record 1 1985-02-26

English

Subject field(s)
  • Signalling (Rail Transport)
CONT

Grade crossing predictor contains a self-checked, solid state analog computer which computes the speed and distance from the crossing of an approaching constant speed train and activates the crossing warning devices at a predetermined time before the train enters the crossing regardless of train speed.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Signalisation (Transport par rail)
OBS

Par analogie avec prédicteur (predictor) du domaine militaire : dispositif destiné à régler un tir en calculant la position de l'appareil au moment où le projectile l'atteindra.

OBS

En français il existe prédiction, prédire, prédictif (Sc. qui permet de prévoir autre chose).

Spanish

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