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INCOMING TRAIN [5 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2000-07-14
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Photoelectricity and Electron Optics
- Optical Telecommunications
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- optical demultiplexer
1, record 1, English, optical%20demultiplexer
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
[The] optical demultiplexer takes a stream of data moving at 40 gigabits per second and breaks it into separate lower-speed transmissions. A device called a nonlinear optical loop mirror receives incoming light pulses(each pulse represents one bit of data) and splits it in two. The signals move through the loop of optical fiber in opposite directions. A train of control pulses and the clockwise pulses interact with one another because of certain nonlinear physical properties in the fiber. This interplay of light pulses changes the phase of some of the clockwise pulses. After the control pulse leaves the loop, the two pulse streams moving in opposite directions merge back at the signal splitter, emitting 10-gigabit-per-second pulses from one fiber and 30-gigabit-per-second pulses from the other. 2, record 1, English, - optical%20demultiplexer
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Photo-électricité et optique électronique
- Télécommunications optiques
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- démultiplexeur optique
1, record 1, French, d%C3%A9multiplexeur%20optique
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Un démultiplexeur optique scinde un flux de données de 40 gigabits par seconde en deux transmissions de débit inférieur. Un appareil nommé miroir en boucle non linéaire reçoit les impulsions lumineuses incidentes (chaque impulsion représente un bit) et les dédouble. Les deux copies du signal se propagent en sens inverse le long de la boucle optique. Les impulsions tournant dans le sens des aiguilles d'une montre interagissent avec un train d'impulsions de commande grâce aux propriétés non linéaires de la fibre. Cette interaction modifie la phase de certaines des impulsions. Une fois que l'impulsion de commande a quitté la boucle, les deux trains d'impulsions se recombinent dans le séparateur de signal, divisant le flot de données en deux trains d'impulsions à dix gigabits par seconde et 30 gigabits par seconde, qui sont dirigés dans deux fibres distinctes. 2, record 1, French, - d%C3%A9multiplexeur%20optique
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 1999-03-25
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Optical Telecommunications
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- non linear optical loop mirror
1, record 2, English, non%20linear%20optical%20loop%20mirror
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
[The] optical demultiplexer takes a stream of data moving at 40 gigabits per second and breaks it into separate lower-speed transmissions. A device called a nonlinear optical loop mirror receives incoming light pulses(each pulse represents one bit of data) and splits it in two. The signals move through the loop of optical fiber in opposite directions. A train of control pulses and the clockwise pulses interact with one another because of certain nonlinear physical properties in the fiber. This interplay of light pulses changes the phase of some of the clockwise pulses. After the control pulse leaves the loop, the two pulse streams moving in opposite directions merge back at the signal splitter, emitting 10-gigabit-per-second pulses from the fiber and 30-gigabit-per-second pulses from the other. 2, record 2, English, - non%20linear%20optical%20loop%20mirror
Record 2, Key term(s)
- nonlinear optical loop mirror
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Télécommunications optiques
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- miroir en boucle non linéaire
1, record 2, French, miroir%20en%20boucle%20non%20lin%C3%A9aire
masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- miroir non linéaire en boucle 2, record 2, French, miroir%20non%20lin%C3%A9aire%20en%20boucle
masculine noun
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Un démultiplexeur optique scinde un flux de données de 40 gigabits par seconde en deux transmissions de débit inférieur. Un appareil nommé miroir en boucle non linéaire reçoit les impulsions lumineuses incidentes (chaque impulsion représente un bit) et les dédouble. Les deux copies du signal se propagent en sens inverse le long de la boucle optique. Les impulsions tournant dans le sens des aiguilles d'une montre interagissent avec un train d'impulsions de commande grâce aux propriétés non linéaires de la fibre. Cette interaction modifie la phase de certaines de impulsions. Une fois que l'impulsion de commande a quitté la boucle, les deux trains d'impulsions se recombinent dans le séparateur de signal, divisant le flot de données en deux trains d'impulsions à dix gigabits par seconde et 30 gigabits par seconde, qui sont dirigés dans deux fibres distinctes. 1, record 2, French, - miroir%20en%20boucle%20non%20lin%C3%A9aire
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 1998-12-14
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Optics
- Lasers and Masers
- Telecommunications Facilities
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- light pulse
1, record 3, English, light%20pulse
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
[An] optical demultiplexer takes a stream of data moving at 40 gigabits per second and breaks it into separate lower-speed transmissions. A device called a nonlinear optical loop mirror receives incoming light pulses(each pulse represents one bit of data) and splits it in two. The signals move through the loop of optical fiber in opposite directions. A train of control pulses [and the] clockwise pulses interact with one another because of certain nonlinear physical properties in the fiber. This interplay of light pulses changes the phase of some of the clockwise pulses. After the control pulse leaves the loop, the two pulse streams moving in opposite directions merge back at the signal splitter, emitting 10-gigabit-per-second pulses from one fiber and 30-gigabit-per-second pulses from the other. 2, record 3, English, - light%20pulse
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 PHR
Incoming light pulse. 3, record 3, English, - light%20pulse
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 PHR
Pulse stream. 3, record 3, English, - light%20pulse
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Optique
- Masers et lasers
- Installations de télécommunications
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- impulsion lumineuse
1, record 3, French, impulsion%20lumineuse
correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Un démultiplexeur optique scinde un flux de données de 40 gigabits par seconde en deux transmissions de débit inférieur. Un appareil nommé miroir en boucle non linéaire reçoit les impulsions lumineuses incidentes (chaque impulsion représente un bit) et les dédouble. Les deux copies du signal se propagent en sens inverse le long de la boucle optique. Les impulsions tournant dans le sens des aiguilles d'une montre interagissent avec un train d'impulsions de commande grâce aux propriétés non linéaires de la fibre. Cette interaction modifie la phase de certaines des impulsions. Une fois que l'impulsion de commande a quitté la boucle, les deux trains d'impulsions se recombinent dans le séparateur de signal, divisant le flot de données en deux trains d'impulsions à dix gigabits par seconde et 30 gigabits par seconde, qui sont dirigés dans deux fibres distinctes. 2, record 3, French, - impulsion%20lumineuse
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 PHR
Impulsion lumineuse incidente. 3, record 3, French, - impulsion%20lumineuse
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 PHR
Train d'impulsions lumineuses. 3, record 3, French, - impulsion%20lumineuse
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 1994-05-31
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Titles of Documents and Works
- Examinations and Competitions (Education)
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- Supervisor Simulation, Registry
1, record 4, English, Supervisor%20Simulation%2C%20Registry
correct, Canada
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Candidates assume the role of a registry operations supervisor in a branch office of a federal Crown corporation. The candidate supervises three clerks and is responsible for directing, controlling and organizing all registry operations. Operational problems to be handled within the simulation include prioritizing requests for services, implementing procedures for monitoring work, dealing with enquiries and complaints from staff, and developing an employee training plan. Abilities assessed by the exercise include : the ability to train and to supervise staff, the ability to control all incoming and outgoing requests for services, and the ability to organize work, set priorities, and meet deadlines. This simulation is most appropriate for supervisor positions in registry units at the CR-04 level or equivalent. 1, record 4, English, - Supervisor%20Simulation%2C%20Registry
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 2 OBS
An Exercise available from the Personnel Psychology Centre of the PSC 1, record 4, English, - Supervisor%20Simulation%2C%20Registry
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Titres de documents et d'œuvres
- Docimologie
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- Simulation pour supervision, service des dossiers
1, record 4, French, Simulation%20pour%20supervision%2C%20service%20des%20dossiers
correct, Canada
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Le candidat joue le rôle d'un superviseur du service des dossiers dans une succursale d'une société d'État fédérale. Il a sous sa surveillance trois commis et est responsable de la direction, du contrôle et de l'organisation de toutes les opérations reliées au service des dossiers. Il doit régler des problèmes comme la mise en priorité des demandes de service, l'établissement de procédures pour contrôler le travail, les plaintes de membres du personnel et l'élaboration d'un plan de formation d'un employé. Cet exercice est conçu pour évaluer les capacités suivantes : former et superviser du personnel, contrôler toutes les demandes de service à l'entrée et à la sortie, organiser le travail, établir les priorités et respecter les échéances. Cette simulation convient particulièrement à la dotation de postes de supervision d'un service des dossiers au niveau CR-04 ou à des niveaux équivalents. 1, record 4, French, - Simulation%20pour%20supervision%2C%20service%20des%20dossiers
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Les exercices de simulation visent à placer le candidat dans un poste au sein d'une vaste entreprise où il doit prendre connaissance d'une documentation variée portant sur l'organisation avant de faire un exposé oral de son analyse des problèmes mentionnés dans la documentation et des solutions qu'il propose. Normalement, ces exercices évaluent un ensemble de capacités comme la planification, la direction et le contrôle, l'analyse et l'évaluation des problèmes d'administration et de gestion, la répartition et l'organisation du travail, la communication verbale et écrite et la capacité de travailler efficacement sous pression. 1, record 4, French, - Simulation%20pour%20supervision%2C%20service%20des%20dossiers
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 1985-06-07
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Rail Traffic Control
- Railroad Stations
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- active destination sign
1, record 5, English, active%20destination%20sign
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
- train indicator 1, record 5, English, train%20indicator
correct
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A sign which provides updated information about train/vehicle destination and if located at a station platform can also indicate status of incoming trains, i. e., through train, train out of service, etc. 1, record 5, English, - active%20destination%20sign
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Circulation des trains
- Gares ferroviaires
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- panneau indicateur des destinations des trains
1, record 5, French, panneau%20indicateur%20des%20destinations%20des%20trains
correct, masculine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
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