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GYROCOMPASS [29 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2026-01-08
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Navigation Instruments
- Military Transportation
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- gyro north
1, record 1, English, gyro%20north
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
North indicated by a gyrocompass. 2, record 1, English, - gyro%20north
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Instruments de navigation
- Transport militaire
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- nord gyroscopique 1, record 1, French, nord%20gyroscopique
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
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
- gyrocompass
1, record 2, English, gyrocompass
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
gyrocompass : an item in the "Surveying and Navigational Tools and Equipment" class of the "Tools and Equipment for Science and Technology" category. 2, record 2, English, - gyrocompass
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Tiroir – Nomenclature 4.0
- Muséologie et patrimoine (Généralités)
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- compas gyroscopique
1, record 2, French, compas%20gyroscopique
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
compas gyroscopique : objet de la classe «Équipement de navigation» de la catégorie «Outillage et équipement pour les sciences et la technologie». 2, record 2, French, - compas%20gyroscopique
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - external organization data 2021-03-18
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Compartment – Nomenclature 4.0
- Museums and Heritage (General)
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- aircraft gyrocompass
1, record 3, English, aircraft%20gyrocompass
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
aircraft gyrocompass : an item in the "Aerospace Transportation Tools and Equipment" class of the "Distribution and Transportation Objects" category. 2, record 3, English, - aircraft%20gyrocompass
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Tiroir – Nomenclature 4.0
- Muséologie et patrimoine (Généralités)
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- gyrocompas pour aéronef
1, record 3, French, gyrocompas%20pour%20a%C3%A9ronef
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
gyrocompas pour aéronef : objet de la classe «Outillage et équipement de transport aérospatial» de la catégorie «Objets de manutention et de transport». 2, record 3, French, - gyrocompas%20pour%20a%C3%A9ronef
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2014-10-24
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- General Mechanics (Physics)
- Navigation Instruments
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- damping
1, record 4, English, damping
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Dissipation of oscillatory or vibratory energy with motion or with time. 2, record 4, English, - damping
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
A gyrocompass can take a number of different forms, all of them making use of the principle of the gyroscope and the pendulum. The instruments have to be mounted so as to isolate them from the rolling, pitching, and other motions of the ships [or vehicles] on which they are placed. They also incorporate "damping" features to control the motion of the gyroscope as it responds to the earth's gravity. 2, record 4, English, - damping
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Mécanique générale (Physique)
- Instruments de navigation
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- amortissement
1, record 4, French, amortissement
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Réduction par dissipation d'énergie de l'amplitude des oscillations causées par une excitation. 2, record 4, French, - amortissement
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Le compas gyroscopique est basé sur le principe que tout corps qui tourne sur lui même tend à maintenir son axe de rotation dans une direction donnée. L'axe de rotation du compas gyroscopique est stabilisé dans la direction du nord géographique. Un système d'amortissement (volant d'inertie) conserve cette direction quels que soient les mouvements du navire [ou du véhicule]. 3, record 4, French, - amortissement
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Mecánica general (Física)
- Instrumentos de navegación
Record 4, Main entry term, Spanish
- parada temporal
1, record 4, Spanish, parada%20temporal
feminine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 4, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 2012-08-29
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Navigation Instruments
- Flight Instruments and Equipment (Aeroindustry)
- Aircraft Piloting and Navigation
- Ship Piloting
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- gyrocompass
1, record 5, English, gyrocompass
correct, officially approved
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
- gyroscopic compass 2, record 5, English, gyroscopic%20compass
correct, officially approved
- gyro-compass 3, record 5, English, gyro%2Dcompass
correct
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
An inertial navigation instrument designed to accurately seek the direction of true geographic north. 4, record 5, English, - gyrocompass
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
gyrocompass; gyroscopic compass : terms officially approved by the International Civil Aviation Organization(ICAO). 5, record 5, English, - gyrocompass
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Instruments de navigation
- Instruments et équipement de bord (Constructions aéronautiques)
- Pilotage et navigation aérienne
- Pilotage des navires
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- compas gyroscopique
1, record 5, French, compas%20gyroscopique
correct, masculine noun, officially approved
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
- gyrocompas 2, record 5, French, gyrocompas
correct, masculine noun, officially approved
- boussole gyroscopique 3, record 5, French, boussole%20gyroscopique
correct, feminine noun
- compas asservi 4, record 5, French, compas%20asservi
masculine noun
- gyro 5, record 5, French, gyro
avoid, see observation, masculine noun, officially approved
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Compas utilisant un gyroscope entretenu électriquement, pour garder une direction constante. 6, record 5, French, - compas%20gyroscopique
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Le compas gyroscopique est constitué de trois disques gyroscopiques de grande inertie, tournant à vitesse élevée, et montés de façon que leurs plans de rotation soient disposés orthogonalement entre eux. On introduit dans l'appareil diverses informations : latitude, angle horaire, vitesse du mobile, qui permettent d'obtenir une indication de la route suivie. 7, record 5, French, - compas%20gyroscopique
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 2 CONT
La boussole gyroscopique ou synonyme gyrocompas, indique le nord géographique grâce à la propriété que possèdent certains gyroscopes d'aligner leur axe de rotation sur l'axe de rotation terrestre lorsqu'ils sont libres de se mouvoir. Les gyrocompas ont actuellement presque supplanté les boussoles magnétiques, dans le domaine naval tout au moins. 8, record 5, French, - compas%20gyroscopique
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
gyrocompas : terme uniformisé par le Comité d'uniformisation de la terminologie aéronautique (CUTA) - Opérations aériennes. 9, record 5, French, - compas%20gyroscopique
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 2 OBS
gyrocompas; compas gyroscopique : termes uniformisés par l'Organisation de l'aviation civile internationale (OACI). 9, record 5, French, - compas%20gyroscopique
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 3 OBS
gyrocompas; gyro : termes uniformisés par le Comité de normalisation de la terminologie navale. 10, record 5, French, - compas%20gyroscopique
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 4 OBS
gyro : Noter que «gyro» est habituellement l'abréviation de «gyroscope» et qu'il est préférable d'utiliser le terme en toutes lettres quand il y a risque de confusion. 11, record 5, French, - compas%20gyroscopique
Record 5, Key term(s)
- girocompas
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Instrumentos de navegación
- Instrumentos y equipo de vuelo (Industria aeronáutica)
- Pilotaje y navegación aérea
- Pilotaje de buques
Record 5, Main entry term, Spanish
- brújula giroscópica
1, record 5, Spanish, br%C3%BAjula%20girosc%C3%B3pica
correct, feminine noun, officially approved
Record 5, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 5, Synonyms, Spanish
- compas giróscopo 2, record 5, Spanish, compas%20gir%C3%B3scopo
masculine noun
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
brújula giroscópica : término aceptado oficialmente por la Organización de Aviación Civil Internacional (OACI). 3, record 5, Spanish, - br%C3%BAjula%20girosc%C3%B3pica
Record 6 - internal organization data 2009-01-14
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Aircraft Piloting and Navigation
- Navigation Instruments
- Ship Piloting
- Spacecraft
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- north-slaved directional gyro
1, record 6, English, north%2Dslaved%20directional%20gyro
correct
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 CONT
A gyrocompass must not be confused with a directional gyro. The latter is a gyroscope which is slaved to a magnetic compass and is not itself a north-seeker. Most conventional aircraft are equipped with north-slaved directional gyros. 1, record 6, English, - north%2Dslaved%20directional%20gyro
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
north-slaved: Designation for systems which physically track the direction of north by rotating the platform. 2, record 6, English, - north%2Dslaved%20directional%20gyro
Record 6, Key term(s)
- north-slaved directional gyroscope
- north slaved directional gyroscope
- north slaved directional gyro
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Pilotage et navigation aérienne
- Instruments de navigation
- Pilotage des navires
- Engins spatiaux
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- gyroscope directionnel chercheur de nord
1, record 6, French, gyroscope%20directionnel%20chercheur%20de%20nord
masculine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Le gyroscope «1 axe» à suspension hydrostatique [...] Exemple d'application : le chercheur de nord Teldix NSK 40. Il s'agit essentiellement d'un gyroscope GWK 281 équipé d'un rappel élastique le transformant en gyromètre, dont le boîtier est suspendu au cardan de manière à pouvoir : obtenir l'alignement de son axe de sortie avec la verticale locale, par effet pendulaire; subir une rotation quelconque autour d'un axe d'azimut, sensiblement vertical, lié au boîtier de l'ensemble. La recherche du nord est effectuée par un asservissement dont l'élément détecteur est le gyromètre (axe d'entrée E), et dont le moteur agit sur sa suspension, de manière à faire balayer le plan horizontal par E. 2, record 6, French, - gyroscope%20directionnel%20chercheur%20de%20nord
Record 6, Key term(s)
- gyro directionnel chercheur de nord
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 2006-03-13
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Flight Instruments and Equipment (Aeroindustry)
- Aircraft Piloting and Navigation
- Navigation Instruments
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- tilt sensor
1, record 7, English, tilt%20sensor
correct
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
- inclinometer 2, record 7, English, inclinometer
correct, see observation
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A device which reports the angle of an object with respect to gravity. 2, record 7, English, - tilt%20sensor
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The gyroscopes are mounted on a platform that is stabilized by signals from the gyroscopes. The platform is aligned to the local vertical and to north prior to takeoff by using essentially the same technique as for a marine gyrocompass. The 84-min Schuler period is shortened by amplifying signals from tilt sensors or accelerometers on the platform to rapidly remove platform tilt and align to north. 3, record 7, English, - tilt%20sensor
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Not to be confused with the inclinometer of the turn coordinator. 4, record 7, English, - tilt%20sensor
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Instruments et équipement de bord (Constructions aéronautiques)
- Pilotage et navigation aérienne
- Instruments de navigation
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- gyro-détecteur d'inclinaison
1, record 7, French, gyro%2Dd%C3%A9tecteur%20d%27inclinaison
masculine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
- gyroscope d'inclinaison 1, record 7, French, gyroscope%20d%27inclinaison
masculine noun
- gyro-détecteur 1, record 7, French, gyro%2Dd%C3%A9tecteur
masculine noun
- gyro-détecteur de la plate-forme 1, record 7, French, gyro%2Dd%C3%A9tecteur%20de%20la%20plate%2Dforme
masculine noun
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 CONT
[...] la plate-forme stabilisée est montée à la cardan. Elle est maintenue horizontale et alignée grâce à des gyro-détecteurs situés sur la plate-forme. Les gyro-détecteurs émettent des signaux d'erreur qui entraînent des servomoteurs placés entre les cardans. [...] Les gyro-détecteurs de la plate-forme sont des gyromètres mais, contrairement aux gyromètres utilisés dans l'indicateur de virage, ils ne sont pas reliés au cardan par un ressort pour provoquer la précession du gyroscope lorsqu'un virage est détecté. Dans le cas du gyromètre utilisé sur la plate-forme, c'est la précession du cadre qui déplace la barre en I par rapport à une barre en E, produisant ainsi un signal d'erreur. 1, record 7, French, - gyro%2Dd%C3%A9tecteur%20d%27inclinaison
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Pluriel : des plateformes, des plates-formes. 2, record 7, French, - gyro%2Dd%C3%A9tecteur%20d%27inclinaison
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 2 OBS
plateforme (sing.); plateformes (pl.) : Ces graphies, puisées des Rectifications de l'orthographe recommandées par le Conseil supérieur de la langue française, sont attestées dans le Petit Robert (2004). 3, record 7, French, - gyro%2Dd%C3%A9tecteur%20d%27inclinaison
Record 7, Key term(s)
- gyro-détecteur de la plateforme
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record 8 - internal organization data 2002-04-17
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- Measuring Instruments (Engineering)
- Aircraft Piloting and Navigation
- Navigation Instruments
- Flight Instruments and Equipment (Aeroindustry)
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- controlled gyroscope
1, record 8, English, controlled%20gyroscope
correct
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
Record 8, Synonyms, English
- slaved gyro 2, record 8, English, slaved%20gyro
correct
Record 8, Textual support, English
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Controlled gyroscopes fall into three categories: north-seeking, directional, and gyrovertical. The north-seeking gyro is used for marine gyrocompasses... The directional gyroscope is used in aircraft and is sometimes called a self-levelling free gyroscope corrected for drift... The gyrovertical has its spin axis vertical and is used to detect and measure angles of roll and pitch. 1, record 8, English, - controlled%20gyroscope
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 OBS
A free gyro that is not slaved to any Earth reference(as the vertical and directional gyros and the gyrocompass are) will tend to maintain a fixed direction in inertial space, that is, with respect to fixed stars. 3, record 8, English, - controlled%20gyroscope
Record 8, Key term(s)
- controlled gyro
- slaved gyroscope
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Instruments de mesure (Ingénierie)
- Pilotage et navigation aérienne
- Instruments de navigation
- Instruments et équipement de bord (Constructions aéronautiques)
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- gyroscope asservi
1, record 8, French, gyroscope%20asservi
correct, masculine noun
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
Record 8, Synonyms, French
- gyro asservi 2, record 8, French, gyro%20asservi
correct, masculine noun
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 CONT
L'horizon artificiel. Il mesure simultanément une assiette et une inclinaison. L'utilisation d'un gyroscope asservi à la verticale lui permet de mesurer les angles compris entre l'axe du gyroscope et les axes liés à l'avion. 3, record 8, French, - gyroscope%20asservi
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
Record 9 - internal organization data 2001-09-19
Record 9, English
Record 9, Subject field(s)
- Applications of Electronics
- Flight Instruments and Equipment (Aeroindustry)
- Navigation Instruments
- River and Sea Navigation
Record 9, Main entry term, English
- pickoff coil
1, record 9, English, pickoff%20coil
correct, officially approved
Record 9, Abbreviations, English
Record 9, Synonyms, English
- pick-off coil 2, record 9, English, pick%2Doff%20coil
correct
Record 9, Textual support, English
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Heading signal can be fed from either a PG-1000 heading sensor, a magnetic compass through a pick-off coil, or a gyrocompass through the gyro converter AD-100. 3, record 9, English, - pickoff%20coil
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 OBS
pickoff coil: term officialized by the Aeronautical Terminology Standardization Committee (ATSC) - Helicopters. 4, record 9, English, - pickoff%20coil
Record 9, French
Record 9, Domaine(s)
- Applications de l'électronique
- Instruments et équipement de bord (Constructions aéronautiques)
- Instruments de navigation
- Navigation fluviale et maritime
Record 9, Main entry term, French
- bobine de détection
1, record 9, French, bobine%20de%20d%C3%A9tection
correct, feminine noun, officially approved
Record 9, Abbreviations, French
Record 9, Synonyms, French
Record 9, Textual support, French
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Accéléromètre pendulaire. Un pendule constitué d'une bobine inductive se déplace sous l'effet de la force spécifique, une bobine de détection et un moteur couple d'asservissement permettent la mesure de cette force spécifique suivant l'axe sensible du pendule. 2, record 9, French, - bobine%20de%20d%C3%A9tection
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 OBS
bobine de détection : terme uniformisé par le Comité d'uniformisation de la terminologie aéronautique (CUTA) - Hélicoptères. 3, record 9, French, - bobine%20de%20d%C3%A9tection
Record 9, Spanish
Record 9, Textual support, Spanish
Record 10 - internal organization data 2001-09-14
Record 10, English
Record 10, Subject field(s)
- Flight Instruments and Equipment (Aeroindustry)
- Aircraft Piloting and Navigation
- Navigation Instruments
Record 10, Main entry term, English
- liquid damping
1, record 10, English, liquid%20damping
correct
Record 10, Abbreviations, English
Record 10, Synonyms, English
Record 10, Textual support, English
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The unique method of supporting the now enhanced well proven C. PLATH gyrosphere by means of mere buoy ensures north stabilization during short power failures. For example, after a three minute gyrocompass power failure, no more that two degrees of deviation may be expected. Once power has been restored, the gyrocompass will return quickly to the correct heading without requiring the usual settling period. The combined effect of the twin rotors and the liquid damping system prevent latitude error. 1, record 10, English, - liquid%20damping
Record 10, French
Record 10, Domaine(s)
- Instruments et équipement de bord (Constructions aéronautiques)
- Pilotage et navigation aérienne
- Instruments de navigation
Record 10, Main entry term, French
- amortissement liquide
1, record 10, French, amortissement%20liquide
correct, masculine noun
Record 10, Abbreviations, French
Record 10, Synonyms, French
Record 10, Textual support, French
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Pour compléter le dispositif, il faut y ajouter un amortissement (liquide ou gazeux) du pendule. Dans les centrales inertielles, ce sont des accéléromètres pendulaires de ce type qui sont utilisés. 2, record 10, French, - amortissement%20liquide
Record 10, Spanish
Record 10, Textual support, Spanish
Record 11 - internal organization data 2001-09-05
Record 11, English
Record 11, Subject field(s)
- General Mechanics (Physics)
- Aircraft Piloting and Navigation
- Navigation Instruments
- Flight Instruments and Equipment (Aeroindustry)
Record 11, Main entry term, English
- pendulous gyroscope
1, record 11, English, pendulous%20gyroscope
correct
Record 11, Abbreviations, English
Record 11, Synonyms, English
Record 11, Textual support, English
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A gyroscope whose axis of rotation is constrained by a suitable weight to remain horizontal; it is the basis of one type of gyrocompass. 2, record 11, English, - pendulous%20gyroscope
Record 11, French
Record 11, Domaine(s)
- Mécanique générale (Physique)
- Pilotage et navigation aérienne
- Instruments de navigation
- Instruments et équipement de bord (Constructions aéronautiques)
Record 11, Main entry term, French
- gyroscope pendulaire
1, record 11, French, gyroscope%20pendulaire
correct, masculine noun
Record 11, Abbreviations, French
Record 11, Synonyms, French
- gyro pendulaire 2, record 11, French, gyro%20pendulaire
correct, masculine noun
Record 11, Textual support, French
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 CONT
L'horizon artificiel permet au pilote de connaître immédiatement et automatiquement la position de son avion. Dès 1926 une équipe d'ingénieurs allemands étudie le problème de l'horizon artificiel. L'idée étant de placer sous les yeux du pilote un horizon artificiel matérialisé par un gyroscope pendulaire, qui renseignait sur l'attitude réelle de l'avion. Cependant le gyroscope de verticale utilisé, soumis à des actions extérieures, ne décrit plus la verticale. En 1929 les Allemands créent le gyrorector. Le gyroscope sert désormais à stabiliser la position du pendule, grâce à sa liaison avec un moteur électrique qui corrige les mouvements du pendule. Le gyrorector est équipé d'un niveau à bille pour le dérapage de l'avion. 1, record 11, French, - gyroscope%20pendulaire
Record 11, Spanish
Record 11, Textual support, Spanish
Record 12 - internal organization data 2001-09-04
Record 12, English
Record 12, Subject field(s)
- General Mechanics (Physics)
- Aircraft Piloting and Navigation
- Navigation Instruments
- Flight Instruments and Equipment (Aeroindustry)
Record 12, Main entry term, English
- principle of precession
1, record 12, English, principle%20of%20precession
correct
Record 12, Abbreviations, English
Record 12, Synonyms, English
- gyroscopic precession principle 2, record 12, English, gyroscopic%20precession%20principle
correct
- law of precession 3, record 12, English, law%20of%20precession
correct
Record 12, Textual support, English
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Gyroscopic Precession Principle: When a force is applied to a spinning gyro, the maximum reaction occurs 90° later in the direction of rotation. 2, record 12, English, - principle%20of%20precession
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 2 CONT
Precision Gyroscope. For demonstration of gyroscopic stabilization, gyrocompass, inertial guidance, principle of precession, etc. Dynamically-balanced, metallic rotor disc is mounted on a gimbal ring with cone bearings. Included are a plastic base with pivot cradle, and a second base with gimbal cradle. Cord included for rotating the rotor disc. With instructions. 4, record 12, English, - principle%20of%20precession
Record 12, Key term(s)
- precession law
- precession principle
Record 12, French
Record 12, Domaine(s)
- Mécanique générale (Physique)
- Pilotage et navigation aérienne
- Instruments de navigation
- Instruments et équipement de bord (Constructions aéronautiques)
Record 12, Main entry term, French
- loi de précession
1, record 12, French, loi%20de%20pr%C3%A9cession
correct, feminine noun
Record 12, Abbreviations, French
Record 12, Synonyms, French
- principe de la précession 2, record 12, French, principe%20de%20la%20pr%C3%A9cession
correct, masculine noun
Record 12, Textual support, French
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 1 CONT
L'indicateur de virage est un gyromètre utilisant la loi de précession d'un gyroscope à un degré de liberté. Il indique le taux et le sens de virage. 1, record 12, French, - loi%20de%20pr%C3%A9cession
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 2 CONT
Principe de la précession. La précession est le mouvement conique, séculaire que décrit l'axe des pôles terrestre. 2, record 12, French, - loi%20de%20pr%C3%A9cession
Record 12, Key term(s)
- loi de précession d'un gyroscope
Record 12, Spanish
Record 12, Textual support, Spanish
Record 13 - internal organization data 2001-08-28
Record 13, English
Record 13, Subject field(s)
- Fluid Mechanics and Hydraulics (Physics)
- Aircraft Piloting and Navigation
- Navigation Instruments
- Flight Instruments and Equipment (Aeroindustry)
Record 13, Main entry term, English
- flotation
1, record 13, English, flotation
correct
Record 13, Abbreviations, English
Record 13, Synonyms, English
- floatation 2, record 13, English, floatation
correct
Record 13, Textual support, English
Record number: 13, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Mercury flotation. The directive force of any gyrocompass is small when nearly on the meridian. It is therefore necessary to suspend it in as nearly a frictionless support as possible. This is accomplished by supporting the sensitive element on a hollow steel sphere which floats in a concentric tank of mercury... The sphere should clear the bottom of the tank by 3/16 in. For convenience in checking this position, a line has been placed on the contact support tube. This line is level with the topmost surface of the sensitive element when the flotation is correct. 3, record 13, English, - flotation
Record number: 13, Textual support number: 1 OBS
floated gyroscope: A gyroscope in which the rotor is suspended in a liquid. 4, record 13, English, - flotation
Record number: 13, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Floatation, variant of flotation. 5, record 13, English, - flotation
Record 13, French
Record 13, Domaine(s)
- Mécanique des fluides et hydraulique (Physique)
- Pilotage et navigation aérienne
- Instruments de navigation
- Instruments et équipement de bord (Constructions aéronautiques)
Record 13, Main entry term, French
- flottaison
1, record 13, French, flottaison
correct, feminine noun
Record 13, Abbreviations, French
Record 13, Synonyms, French
Record 13, Textual support, French
Record number: 13, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Les gyroscopes 1 axe sont essentiellement constitués : d'une toupie [...]; d'un élément de cardan (anneau ou carter) [...]; d'un détecteur d'écart [...]; d'un moteur-couple [...]. De plus, ils comportent éventuellement : un liquide amortisseur dans lequel baigne un carter étanche contenant la toupie; il en résulte l'application à ce carter d'un couple «visqueux» [...] étant un coefficient constant; en outre, la flottaison ainsi obtenue permet de soulager la liaison boîtier-carter, qui peut alors être constituée par des ensembles pivot-rubis; [...] 2, record 13, French, - flottaison
Record number: 13, Textual support number: 2 CONT
Les gyroscopes flottés ont une toupie en flottaison dans un fluide qui compense les pertes par frottements. 3, record 13, French, - flottaison
Record 13, Spanish
Record 13, Textual support, Spanish
Record 14 - internal organization data 2001-06-21
Record 14, English
Record 14, Subject field(s)
- Astrophysics and Cosmography
- Navigation Instruments
- Aircraft Piloting and Navigation
Record 14, Main entry term, English
- Earth-fixed observer
1, record 14, English, Earth%2Dfixed%20observer
correct
Record 14, Abbreviations, English
Record 14, Synonyms, English
Record 14, Textual support, English
Record number: 14, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Apparent precession. A free gyro that is not slaved to any earth reference(as the vertical and directional gyros and the gyrocompass are) will tend to maintain a fixed direction in inertial space, that is, with respect to fixed stars. Then as the Earth rotates, the angle between the axis of such a gyro and an arbitrary line on the Earth will change, and to an Earth-fixed observer the gyro will appear to precess. 1, record 14, English, - Earth%2Dfixed%20observer
Record 14, Key term(s)
- earth fixed observer
Record 14, French
Record 14, Domaine(s)
- Astrophysique et cosmographie
- Instruments de navigation
- Pilotage et navigation aérienne
Record 14, Main entry term, French
- observateur terrestre immobile
1, record 14, French, observateur%20terrestre%20immobile
correct, masculine noun
Record 14, Abbreviations, French
Record 14, Synonyms, French
- observatrice terrestre immobile 2, record 14, French, observatrice%20terrestre%20immobile
correct, feminine noun
Record 14, Textual support, French
Record number: 14, Textual support number: 1 CONT
La terre tourne sur elle-même à vitesse constante. Pour un observateur terrestre immobile, elle donne l'impression que la voûte céleste tourne sur elle même autour d'un axe. Celui-ci passe par le point d'observation et par un point situé à proximité de l'étoile polaire. Un tour complet équivaut à un jour sidéral. 3, record 14, French, - observateur%20terrestre%20immobile
Record 14, Spanish
Record 14, Textual support, Spanish
Record 15 - internal organization data 2001-06-21
Record 15, English
Record 15, Subject field(s)
- General Mechanics (Physics)
- Aircraft Piloting and Navigation
- Navigation Instruments
- Flight Instruments and Equipment (Aeroindustry)
Record 15, Main entry term, English
- Schuler period
1, record 15, English, Schuler%20period
correct
Record 15, Abbreviations, English
Record 15, Synonyms, English
Record 15, Textual support, English
Record number: 15, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The period of oscillation of the Schuler pendulum, or 84 minutes. 2, record 15, English, - Schuler%20period
Record number: 15, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The platform is aligned to the local vertical and to north prior to takeoff by using essentially the same technique as for a marine gyrocompass. The 84-min Schuler period is shortened by amplifying signals from tilt sensors or accelerometers on the platform to rapidly remove platform tilt and align to north. 3, record 15, English, - Schuler%20period
Record 15, French
Record 15, Domaine(s)
- Mécanique générale (Physique)
- Pilotage et navigation aérienne
- Instruments de navigation
- Instruments et équipement de bord (Constructions aéronautiques)
Record 15, Main entry term, French
- période de Schuler
1, record 15, French, p%C3%A9riode%20de%20Schuler
correct, feminine noun
Record 15, Abbreviations, French
Record 15, Synonyms, French
- période du pendule de Schuler 2, record 15, French, p%C3%A9riode%20du%20pendule%20de%20Schuler
correct, feminine noun
Record 15, Textual support, French
Record number: 15, Textual support number: 1 CONT
On peut démontrer qu'une plate-forme suspendue de la façon décrite se comporte de la même façon qu'un pendule dont la longueur serait égale au rayon de la terre. Un tel pendule n'est pas affecté par l'accélération mais, si on modifie son état d'équilibre, il oscille selon une période de 84,4 minutes. Donc, si l'on modifie l'équilibre de la plate-forme, elle oscille autour d'une position moyenne et prend 84,4 minutes pour effectuer un cycle complet. Cette période est appelée période de Schuler. 3, record 15, French, - p%C3%A9riode%20de%20Schuler
Record number: 15, Textual support number: 2 CONT
Étude élémentaire des gyroscopes à deux degrés de liberté [...] la période de Schuler intervient également dans la conservation de la matérialisation de la verticale à bord d'un véhicule en mouvement (période du «pendule de Schuler» [...]) et dans le fonctionnement des centrales de navigation par inertie [...] 2, record 15, French, - p%C3%A9riode%20de%20Schuler
Record 15, Key term(s)
- période d'oscillation de Schuler
Record 15, Spanish
Record 15, Textual support, Spanish
Record 16 - internal organization data 2001-06-21
Record 16, English
Record 16, Subject field(s)
- Aircraft Piloting and Navigation
- Ship Piloting
Record 16, Main entry term, English
- yaw disturbance
1, record 16, English, yaw%20disturbance
correct
Record 16, Abbreviations, English
Record 16, Synonyms, English
- heading disturbance 1, record 16, English, heading%20disturbance
correct
- yawing disturbance 2, record 16, English, yawing%20disturbance
correct
Record 16, Textual support, English
Record number: 16, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The gyropilot, commonly called an automatic pilot(q. v.), consists basically of three devices, each of which detects disturbances for the aircraft in one plane and corrects for these disturbances by moving the appropriate control : the rudder control for azimuth and sudden change in heading(yaw) disturbances, aileron control for roll disturbance, and elevator control for pitch disturbance. In modern gyropilots rate detection forms the principal reference and displacements detection plays a secondary role. In such designs yaw disturbance is detected by a rate gyroscope and the change in heading is detected by the associated gyrocompass. 1, record 16, English, - yaw%20disturbance
Record number: 16, Textual support number: 1 OBS
yaw: The rotational or oscillatory movement of a ship, aircraft, rocket, or the like about a vertical axis. 3, record 16, English, - yaw%20disturbance
Record 16, French
Record 16, Domaine(s)
- Pilotage et navigation aérienne
- Pilotage des navires
Record 16, Main entry term, French
- perturbation d'attitude en lacet
1, record 16, French, perturbation%20d%27attitude%20en%20lacet
correct, feminine noun
Record 16, Abbreviations, French
Record 16, Synonyms, French
Record 16, Textual support, French
Record number: 16, Textual support number: 1 CONT
La stéréoscopie est obtenue à partir de visées acquises selon des dépointages latéraux différents [...]. De ce fait les deux images du couple sont acquises au cours d'orbites différentes. [...] La stéréoscopie latérale est affectée par les perturbations d'attitude en roulis. [...] La stéréoscopie longitudinale est affectée par les perturbations d'attitude en tangage et lacet. 1, record 16, French, - perturbation%20d%27attitude%20en%20lacet
Record 16, Spanish
Record 16, Textual support, Spanish
Record 17 - internal organization data 2001-06-21
Record 17, English
Record 17, Subject field(s)
- Aircraft Piloting and Navigation
- Ship Piloting
- Launching and Space Maneuvering
Record 17, Main entry term, English
- north-seeking gyroscope
1, record 17, English, north%2Dseeking%20gyroscope
correct
Record 17, Abbreviations, English
- NSG 2, record 17, English, NSG
correct
Record 17, Synonyms, English
- north-seeking gyro 3, record 17, English, north%2Dseeking%20gyro
correct
- north-seeker 4, record 17, English, north%2Dseeker
correct
- north-seeking form of gyroscope 4, record 17, English, north%2Dseeking%20form%20of%20gyroscope
Record 17, Textual support, English
Record number: 17, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A vehicular-mounted gyroscope capable of determining true north. 5, record 17, English, - north%2Dseeking%20gyroscope
Record number: 17, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Generically, gyros fall into two broad classes. They will either maintain a known direction by resisting acceleration present when turning, such as the type of gyrocompass often found in airplanes, or they actually indicate the orbital axis of the earth providing a reference of geographic or "True" north, such as a north-seeking gyro in a ship. 6, record 17, English, - north%2Dseeking%20gyroscope
Record 17, French
Record 17, Domaine(s)
- Pilotage et navigation aérienne
- Pilotage des navires
- Lancement et manœuvres dans l'espace
Record 17, Main entry term, French
- chercheur de nord
1, record 17, French, chercheur%20de%20nord
correct, masculine noun
Record 17, Abbreviations, French
Record 17, Synonyms, French
- gyroscope chercheur de nord 2, record 17, French, gyroscope%20chercheur%20de%20nord
masculine noun
Record 17, Textual support, French
Record number: 17, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Le gyroscope «1 axe» à suspension hydrostatique [...] Exemple d'application : le chercheur de nord Teldix NSK 40. Il s'agit essentiellement d'un gyroscope GWK 281 équipé d'un rappel élastique le transformant en gyromètre, dont le boîtier est suspendu au cardan de manière à pouvoir : obtenir l'alignement de son axe de sortie avec la verticale locale, par effet pendulaire; subir une rotation quelconque autour d'un axe d'azimut, sensiblement vertical, lié au boîtier de l'ensemble. La recherche du nord est effectuée par un asservissement dont l'élément détecteur est le gyromètre (axe d'entrée E), et dont le moteur agit sur sa suspension, de manière à faire balayer le plan horizontal par E. 3, record 17, French, - chercheur%20de%20nord
Record 17, Spanish
Record 17, Textual support, Spanish
Record 18 - internal organization data 2001-06-21
Record 18, English
Record 18, Subject field(s)
- Flight Instruments and Equipment (Aeroindustry)
- Aircraft Piloting and Navigation
- Navigation Instruments
Record 18, Main entry term, English
- aircraft gyrocompass
1, record 18, English, aircraft%20gyrocompass
correct
Record 18, Abbreviations, English
Record 18, Synonyms, English
Record 18, Textual support, English
Record number: 18, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The gyroscope principle has been utilized in many... applications such as the gyrocompass and gyropilot... A compensated magnetic compass, free from external accelerations, indicates magnetic north, which varies from true north... A gyrocompass, however, when properly adjusted, can be made to indicate true north... Aircraft gyrocompasses are based on automatically monitored directional gyroscopes in which the monitoring device senses the direction of the meridian and ensures that the gyroscope axis is maintained in this direction. The monitoring device consists of a magnetic sensing unit, called the flux valve, and allowance is made for variation in the direction of the Earth's magnetic field. 1, record 18, English, - aircraft%20gyrocompass
Record 18, Key term(s)
- airplane gyrocompas
Record 18, French
Record 18, Domaine(s)
- Instruments et équipement de bord (Constructions aéronautiques)
- Pilotage et navigation aérienne
- Instruments de navigation
Record 18, Main entry term, French
- gyrocompas pour aéronef
1, record 18, French, gyrocompas%20pour%20a%C3%A9ronef
correct, masculine noun
Record 18, Abbreviations, French
Record 18, Synonyms, French
- compas gyroscopique d'aéronef 1, record 18, French, compas%20gyroscopique%20d%27a%C3%A9ronef
correct, masculine noun
Record 18, Textual support, French
Record number: 18, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Le gyroscope construit par Foucault [en] 1852 est un appareil qui dérive de son pendule. Comme lui, il met en évidence les effets de la rotation de la terre. Il est constitué d'une masse lourde, appelée rotor, en mouvement de rotation rapide autour d'un axe restant fixe dans un référentiel galiléen. [...] Il est utilisé dans des appareils appelés compas gyroscopiques servant au guidage des missiles, des avions et des satellites. 2, record 18, French, - gyrocompas%20pour%20a%C3%A9ronef
Record number: 18, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Gyrocompas (compas gyroscopique). Le gyrocompas permet de déterminer le cap (astronomique) d'un navire. L'élément central du gyrocompas est le rotor tournant à grande vitesse. Celui-ci est contenu dans une sphère flottant dans un liquide. 3, record 18, French, - gyrocompas%20pour%20a%C3%A9ronef
Record 18, Key term(s)
- compas gyroscopique d'avion
- gyrocompas pour avion
Record 18, Spanish
Record 18, Textual support, Spanish
Record 19 - internal organization data 2001-06-21
Record 19, English
Record 19, Subject field(s)
- Flight Instruments and Equipment (Aeroindustry)
- Aircraft Piloting and Navigation
- Navigation Instruments
Record 19, Main entry term, English
- nonrotating gyroscope device
1, record 19, English, nonrotating%20gyroscope%20device
correct
Record 19, Abbreviations, English
Record 19, Synonyms, English
Record 19, Textual support, English
Record number: 19, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The gyroscope principle has been utilized in many other applications, such as the gyrocompass and gyropilot, and in nonrotating gyroscope devices. 1, record 19, English, - nonrotating%20gyroscope%20device
Record 19, Key term(s)
- non-rotating gyroscope device
- nonrotating gyro device
- non-rotating gyro device
Record 19, French
Record 19, Domaine(s)
- Instruments et équipement de bord (Constructions aéronautiques)
- Pilotage et navigation aérienne
- Instruments de navigation
Record 19, Main entry term, French
- appareil non rotatif
1, record 19, French, appareil%20non%20rotatif
correct, masculine noun
Record 19, Abbreviations, French
Record 19, Synonyms, French
- appareil gyroscopique non rotatif 1, record 19, French, appareil%20gyroscopique%20non%20rotatif
correct, masculine noun
- instrument gyroscopique non rotatif 2, record 19, French, instrument%20gyroscopique%20non%20rotatif
correct, masculine noun
Record 19, Textual support, French
Record number: 19, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Quant aux gyroscopes, la tendance observée au cours des dix dernières années, visant à remplacer les gyroscopes rotatifs fonctionnant avec des masses tournantes par des appareils non rotatifs, s'est renforcée dans deux directions : les gyroscopes optiques en tant que lasers en anneau et les gyroscopes en anneau en fibre de verre, d'une part, et les gyroscopes vibrants micromécaniques, d'autre part. 1, record 19, French, - appareil%20non%20rotatif
Record 19, Spanish
Record 19, Textual support, Spanish
Record 20 - internal organization data 2001-06-21
Record 20, English
Record 20, Subject field(s)
- General Mechanics (Physics)
- Aircraft Piloting and Navigation
- Navigation Instruments
- Flight Instruments and Equipment (Aeroindustry)
Record 20, Main entry term, English
- pendulum torque
1, record 20, English, pendulum%20torque
correct
Record 20, Abbreviations, English
Record 20, Synonyms, English
Record 20, Textual support, English
Record number: 20, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Gyrocompass... as the Earth rotates, the north end of the gyro rotor tilts upward. The ensuing dip angle results in a pendulum torque, down at the south end and up at the north end of the rotor axis. This torque causes the north end of the gyro axis to precess westward. As soon as the gyro axis passes through the north-south meridian, the action reverses. 1, record 20, English, - pendulum%20torque
Record 20, French
Record 20, Domaine(s)
- Mécanique générale (Physique)
- Pilotage et navigation aérienne
- Instruments de navigation
- Instruments et équipement de bord (Constructions aéronautiques)
Record 20, Main entry term, French
- couple pendulaire
1, record 20, French, couple%20pendulaire
correct, masculine noun
Record 20, Abbreviations, French
Record 20, Synonyms, French
Record 20, Textual support, French
Record number: 20, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Moteur électrique à vitesse variable [...]: Du fait que le convertisseur (Redresseur/onduleur) ne délivre pas une sinusoïde parfaite au moteur, de multiples couples d'excitation alternés (couples pendulaires ou vibrations torsionnelles) sont présents à l'entrefer du moteur: ces couples sont retransmis dans la ligne d'arbre avec plus ou moins d'amortissement selon le cas. 2, record 20, French, - couple%20pendulaire
Record 20, Spanish
Record 20, Textual support, Spanish
Record 21 - internal organization data 2001-06-21
Record 21, English
Record 21, Subject field(s)
- Flight Instruments and Equipment (Aeroindustry)
- Aircraft Piloting and Navigation
- Navigation Instruments
Record 21, Main entry term, English
- slaved
1, record 21, English, slaved
correct
Record 21, Abbreviations, English
Record 21, Synonyms, English
- slave 2, record 21, English, slave
correct, adjective, officially approved
Record 21, Textual support, English
Record number: 21, Textual support number: 1 CONT
A free gyro that is not slaved to any Earth reference(as the vertical and directional gyros and the gyrocompass are) will tend to maintain a fixed direction in inertial space, that is, with respect to fixed stars. Then as the Earth rotates, the angle between the axis of such a gyro and an arbitrary line on the Earth will change, and to an Earth-fixed observer the gyro will appear to precess. 3, record 21, English, - slaved
Record number: 21, Textual support number: 2 CONT
The Rover navigation system uses a directional gyro to keep track of the Rover heading ... and rotation counts on the four wheels to determine distance driven, range back to the LM [lunar module], and bearing to the LM. (Jones - "I had thought, originally, that the Nav system used inertial...") (Irwin - "When you say inertial, you normally think of inertial as three-axis inertial. Here, you’ve only got a slave gyro and one axis for heading.") (Jones - "A single-axis gyro.") 4, record 21, English, - slaved
Record number: 21, Textual support number: 1 OBS
slave: term officialized by the Aeronautical Terminology Standardization Committee (ATSC) - Helicopters. 5, record 21, English, - slaved
Record 21, French
Record 21, Domaine(s)
- Instruments et équipement de bord (Constructions aéronautiques)
- Pilotage et navigation aérienne
- Instruments de navigation
Record 21, Main entry term, French
- asservi
1, record 21, French, asservi
correct, officially approved
Record 21, Abbreviations, French
Record 21, Synonyms, French
Record 21, Textual support, French
Record number: 21, Textual support number: 1 CONT
L'Horizon artificiel. Il mesure simultanément une assiette et une inclinaison. L'utilisation d'un gyroscope asservi à la verticale lui permet de mesurer les angles compris entre l'axe du gyroscope et les axes liés à l'avion. On obtient ainsi les sens en degrés d'inclinaison ainsi que la valeur de l'angle d'attitude à cabrer ou à piquer. 2, record 21, French, - asservi
Record number: 21, Textual support number: 2 CONT
Gyroscope asservi. 3, record 21, French, - asservi
Record number: 21, Textual support number: 1 OBS
asservi : terme uniformisé par le Comité d'uniformisation de la terminologie aéronautique (CUTA) - Hélicoptères. 4, record 21, French, - asservi
Record 21, Spanish
Record 21, Textual support, Spanish
Record 22 - internal organization data 2001-06-21
Record 22, English
Record 22, Subject field(s)
- Flight Instruments and Equipment (Aeroindustry)
- Aircraft Piloting and Navigation
- Navigation Instruments
Record 22, Main entry term, English
- single gimbal ring
1, record 22, English, single%20gimbal%20ring
correct
Record 22, Abbreviations, English
Record 22, Synonyms, English
Record 22, Textual support, English
Record number: 22, Textual support number: 1 CONT
One simple form of gyrocompass consists of a single gimbal ring attached to a support rod that is an extension of a diameter of the ring. The axis of the spinning wheel is mounted inside the ring along a diameter that is at right angles to the one represented by the support rod. 2, record 22, English, - single%20gimbal%20ring
Record number: 22, Textual support number: 2 CONT
rate gyroscope: A gyro wheel mounted in a single gimbal ring in such a manner that rotation about an axis perpendicular to both the gimbal axis and gyro axis produces a precessional torque proportional to the rotation rate. 3, record 22, English, - single%20gimbal%20ring
Record number: 22, Textual support number: 1 OBS
See record "gimbal ring / anneau de cardan." 4, record 22, English, - single%20gimbal%20ring
Record 22, Key term(s)
- single-gimbal ring
Record 22, French
Record 22, Domaine(s)
- Instruments et équipement de bord (Constructions aéronautiques)
- Pilotage et navigation aérienne
- Instruments de navigation
Record 22, Main entry term, French
- anneau de cardan simple
1, record 22, French, anneau%20de%20cardan%20simple
masculine noun
Record 22, Abbreviations, French
Record 22, Synonyms, French
Record 22, Textual support, French
Record number: 22, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Voir la fiche «anneau de cardan / gimbal ring». 1, record 22, French, - anneau%20de%20cardan%20simple
Record 22, Spanish
Record 22, Textual support, Spanish
Record 23 - internal organization data 2000-09-27
Record 23, English
Record 23, Subject field(s)
- River and Sea Navigation
Record 23, Main entry term, English
- distance recorder
1, record 23, English, distance%20recorder
correct
Record 23, Abbreviations, English
Record 23, Synonyms, English
Record 23, Textual support, English
Record number: 23, Textual support number: 1 CONT
A number of vessel-position control systems can be used in conjunction to keep a vessel on course or predict vessel movements : Electronic compass; Depthmeter; Gyrocompass; Wave height measuring instrument; Bearing indicator(clinometer) ;Current meter; Vessel position control; Cruise control; Distance recorder; Course programmer. 1, record 23, English, - distance%20recorder
Record 23, French
Record 23, Domaine(s)
- Navigation fluviale et maritime
Record 23, Main entry term, French
- indicateur de distance parcourue
1, record 23, French, indicateur%20de%20distance%20parcourue
correct, masculine noun
Record 23, Abbreviations, French
Record 23, Synonyms, French
Record 23, Textual support, French
Record number: 23, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Pour le contrôle de la position du navire, il existe plusieurs systèmes de navigation complémentaires les uns des autres permettant de maintenir le cap ou de prévoir les mouvements du navire : boussole électronique; indicateur de profondeur; gyrocompas; instrument de mesure de la hauteur des vagues; indicateur de gîte (clinomètre); courantomètre; instrument de contrôle du sens du déplacement du navire (avant/arrière); instrument de contrôle et de régularisation de la vitesse; indicateur de la distance parcourue; programmeur d'un parcours prédéterminé. 1, record 23, French, - indicateur%20de%20distance%20parcourue
Record 23, Spanish
Record 23, Textual support, Spanish
Record 24 - internal organization data 2000-08-23
Record 24, English
Record 24, Subject field(s)
- River and Sea Navigation
Record 24, Main entry term, English
- cruise control
1, record 24, English, cruise%20control
correct
Record 24, Abbreviations, English
Record 24, Synonyms, English
Record 24, Textual support, English
Record number: 24, Textual support number: 1 CONT
A number of vessel-position control systems can be used in conjunction to keep a vessel on course or predict vessel movements : Electronic compass; Depthmeter; Gyrocompass; Wave height measuring instrument; Bearing indicator(clinometer) ;Current meter; Vessel position control; Cruise control; Distance recorder; Course programmer. 1, record 24, English, - cruise%20control
Record 24, French
Record 24, Domaine(s)
- Navigation fluviale et maritime
Record 24, Main entry term, French
- instrument de contrôle et de régularisation de la vitesse
1, record 24, French, instrument%20de%20contr%C3%B4le%20et%20de%20r%C3%A9gularisation%20de%20la%20vitesse
correct, masculine noun
Record 24, Abbreviations, French
Record 24, Synonyms, French
Record 24, Textual support, French
Record number: 24, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Pour le contrôle de la position du navire, il existe plusieurs systèmes de navigation complémentaires les uns des autres permettant de maintenir le cap ou de prévoir les mouvements du navire : boussole électronique; indicateur de profondeur; gyrocompas; instrument de mesure de la hauteur des vagues; indicateur de gîte (clinomètre); courantomètre; instrument de contrôle du sens du déplacement du navire (avant/arrière); instrument de contrôle et de régularisation de la vitesse; indicateur de la distance parcourue; programmeur d'un parcours prédéterminé. 1, record 24, French, - instrument%20de%20contr%C3%B4le%20et%20de%20r%C3%A9gularisation%20de%20la%20vitesse
Record 24, Spanish
Record 24, Textual support, Spanish
Record 25 - internal organization data 2000-08-23
Record 25, English
Record 25, Subject field(s)
- River and Sea Navigation
Record 25, Main entry term, English
- course programmer
1, record 25, English, course%20programmer
correct
Record 25, Abbreviations, English
Record 25, Synonyms, English
Record 25, Textual support, English
Record number: 25, Textual support number: 1 CONT
A number of vessel-position control systems can be used in conjunction to keep a vessel on course or predict vessel movements : Electronic compass; Depthmeter; Gyrocompass; Wave height measuring instrument; Bearing indicator(clinometer) ;Current meter; Vessel position control; Cruise control; Distance recorder; Course programmer. 1, record 25, English, - course%20programmer
Record 25, French
Record 25, Domaine(s)
- Navigation fluviale et maritime
Record 25, Main entry term, French
- programmeur de parcours prédéterminé
1, record 25, French, programmeur%20de%20parcours%20pr%C3%A9d%C3%A9termin%C3%A9
masculine noun
Record 25, Abbreviations, French
Record 25, Synonyms, French
Record 25, Textual support, French
Record number: 25, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Pour le contrôle de la position du navire, il existe plusieurs systèmes de navigation complémentaires les uns des autres permettant de maintenir le cap ou de prévoir les mouvements du navire : boussole électronique; indicateur de profondeur; gyrocompas; instrument de mesure de la hauteur des vagues; indicateur de gîte (clinomètre); courantomètre; instrument de contrôle du sens du déplacement du navire (avant/arrière); instrument de contrôle et de régularisation de la vitesse; indicateur de la distance parcourue; programmeur d'un parcours prédéterminé. 1, record 25, French, - programmeur%20de%20parcours%20pr%C3%A9d%C3%A9termin%C3%A9
Record 25, Spanish
Record 25, Textual support, Spanish
Record 26 - internal organization data 2000-04-28
Record 26, English
Record 26, Subject field(s)
- Measuring Instruments
- Marine and River Navigation Aids
Record 26, Main entry term, English
- clinometer
1, record 26, English, clinometer
correct
Record 26, Abbreviations, English
Record 26, Synonyms, English
- bearing indicator 2, record 26, English, bearing%20indicator
Record 26, Textual support, English
Record number: 26, Textual support number: 1 CONT
A number of vessel-position control systems can be used in conjunction to keep a vessel on course or predict vessel movements : Electronic compass; Depthmeter; Gyrocompass; Wave height measuring instrument; Bearing indicator(clinometer) ;Current meter; Vessel position control; Cruise control; Distance recorder; Course programmer. 2, record 26, English, - clinometer
Record 26, French
Record 26, Domaine(s)
- Appareils de mesure
- Aides à la navigation fluviale et maritime
Record 26, Main entry term, French
- indicateur de gîte
1, record 26, French, indicateur%20de%20g%C3%AEte
correct, masculine noun
Record 26, Abbreviations, French
Record 26, Synonyms, French
- indicateur de roulis 2, record 26, French, indicateur%20de%20roulis
masculine noun
- clinomètre 2, record 26, French, clinom%C3%A8tre
masculine noun
Record 26, Textual support, French
Record number: 26, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Instrument qui sert à mesurer la gîte d'un navire, les angles du roulis, la pente d'un câble. 2, record 26, French, - indicateur%20de%20g%C3%AEte
Record number: 26, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Pour le contrôle de la position du navire, il existe plusieurs systèmes de navigation complémentaires les uns des autres permettant de maintenir le cap ou de prévoir les mouvements du navire : boussole électronique; indicateur de profondeur; gyrocompas; instrument de mesure de la hauteur des vagues; indicateur de gîte (clinomètre); courantomètre; instrument de contrôle du sens du déplacement du navire (avant/arrière); instrument de contrôle et de régularisation de la vitesse; indicateur de la distance parcourue; programmeur d'un parcours prédéterminé. 3, record 26, French, - indicateur%20de%20g%C3%AEte
Record 26, Spanish
Record 26, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Instrumentos de medida
- Ayuda a la navegación marítima y fluvial
Record 26, Main entry term, Spanish
- clinómetro
1, record 26, Spanish, clin%C3%B3metro
masculine noun
Record 26, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 26, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 26, Textual support, Spanish
Record 27 - internal organization data 2000-02-16
Record 27, English
Record 27, Subject field(s)
- River and Sea Navigation
Record 27, Main entry term, English
- wave height measuring instrument
1, record 27, English, wave%20height%20measuring%20instrument
correct
Record 27, Abbreviations, English
Record 27, Synonyms, English
Record 27, Textual support, English
Record number: 27, Textual support number: 1 CONT
A number of vessel-position control systems can be used in conjunction to keep a vessel on course or predict vessel movements : Electronic compass; Depthmeter; Gyrocompass; Wave height measuring instrument; Bearing indicator(clinometer) ;Current meter; Vessel position control; Cruise control; Distance recorder; Course programmer. 1, record 27, English, - wave%20height%20measuring%20instrument
Record 27, French
Record 27, Domaine(s)
- Navigation fluviale et maritime
Record 27, Main entry term, French
- instrument de mesure de la hauteur des vagues
1, record 27, French, instrument%20de%20mesure%20de%20la%20hauteur%20des%20vagues
correct, masculine noun
Record 27, Abbreviations, French
Record 27, Synonyms, French
Record 27, Textual support, French
Record number: 27, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Pour le contrôle de la position du navire, il existe plusieurs systèmes de navigation complémentaires les uns des autres permettant de maintenir le cap ou de prévoir les mouvements du navire : boussole électronique; indicateur de profondeur; gyrocompas; instrument de mesure de la hauteur des vagues; indicateur de gîte (clinomètre); courantomètre; instrument de contrôle du sens du déplacement du navire (avant/arrière); instrument de contrôle et de régularisation de la vitesse; indicateur de la distance parcourue; programmeur d'un parcours prédéterminé. 1, record 27, French, - instrument%20de%20mesure%20de%20la%20hauteur%20des%20vagues
Record 27, Spanish
Record 27, Textual support, Spanish
Record 28 - internal organization data 2000-02-16
Record 28, English
Record 28, Subject field(s)
- Marine and River Navigation Aids
Record 28, Main entry term, English
- vessel position control 1, record 28, English, vessel%20position%20control
Record 28, Abbreviations, English
Record 28, Synonyms, English
Record 28, Textual support, English
Record number: 28, Textual support number: 1 CONT
A number of vessel-position control systems can be used in conjunction to keep a vessel on course or predict vessel movements : Electronic compass; Depthmeter; Gyrocompass; Wave height measuring instrument; Bearing indicator(clinometer) ;Current meter; Vessel position control; Cruise control; Distance recorder; Course programmer. 1, record 28, English, - vessel%20position%20control
Record 28, French
Record 28, Domaine(s)
- Aides à la navigation fluviale et maritime
Record 28, Main entry term, French
- instrument de contrôle du sens du déplacement du navire
1, record 28, French, instrument%20de%20contr%C3%B4le%20du%20sens%20du%20d%C3%A9placement%20du%20navire
noun phrase, masculine noun
Record 28, Abbreviations, French
Record 28, Synonyms, French
Record 28, Textual support, French
Record number: 28, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Pour le contrôle de la position du navire, il existe plusieurs systèmes de navigation complémentaires les uns des autres permettant de maintenir le cap ou de prévoir les mouvements du navire : boussole électronique; indicateur de profondeur; gyrocompas; instrument de mesure de la hauteur des vagues; indicateur de gîte (clinomètre); courantomètre; instrument de contrôle du sens du déplacement du navire (avant/arrière); instrument de contrôle et de régularisation de la vitesse; indicateur de la distance parcourue; programmeur d'un parcours prédéterminé. 1, record 28, French, - instrument%20de%20contr%C3%B4le%20du%20sens%20du%20d%C3%A9placement%20du%20navire
Record 28, Spanish
Record 28, Textual support, Spanish
Record 29 - internal organization data 1993-09-10
Record 29, English
Record 29, Subject field(s)
- Shipbuilding
Record 29, Main entry term, English
- dual gyrocompass system
1, record 29, English, dual%20gyrocompass%20system
correct
Record 29, Abbreviations, English
Record 29, Synonyms, English
Record 29, Textual support, English
Record number: 29, Textual support number: 1 OBS
dual gyrocompass system : Terminology officially approved by the Naval Terminology Standardization Committee. 2, record 29, English, - dual%20gyrocompass%20system
Record 29, French
Record 29, Domaine(s)
- Constructions navales
Record 29, Main entry term, French
- gyrocompas double
1, record 29, French, gyrocompas%20double
correct, masculine noun
Record 29, Abbreviations, French
Record 29, Synonyms, French
Record 29, Textual support, French
Record number: 29, Textual support number: 1 OBS
gyrocompas double : Terminologie adoptée par le Comité de normalisation de la terminologie navale. 2, record 29, French, - gyrocompas%20double
Record 29, Spanish
Record 29, Textual support, Spanish
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