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INHERENT ERROR [2 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2010-07-27
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Computer Mathematics
- Telecommunications
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- quantization error
1, record 1, English, quantization%20error
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- quantizing error 2, record 1, English, quantizing%20error
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
An error caused by conversion of a variable having a continuous range of valves to a quantized form having only discrete valves, as in analog-to-digital conversion. The error is the difference between the original (analog) value and its quantized (digital) representation. 2, record 1, English, - quantization%20error
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The ideal resolution of these converters is equal to the value of the LSB or 2-n for an n-bit converter. For A-D converters, associated with this resolution is an inherent quantization error, which reflects an uncertainty in the results of A-D conversion due to quantification of the analog signal. 3, record 1, English, - quantization%20error
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Mathématiques informatiques
- Télécommunications
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- erreur de quantification
1, record 1, French, erreur%20de%20quantification
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Matemáticas para computación
- Telecomunicaciones
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- error de cuantificación
1, record 1, Spanish, error%20de%20cuantificaci%C3%B3n
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2002-02-28
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Photography
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- image degradation
1, record 2, English, image%20degradation
correct, NATO, standardized
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The reduction of the inherent optimum potential of individual sensor systems caused by error in sensor operations, processing procedures or incorrect film handling. Reduction in quality caused by unavoidable factors not associated with the sensor system, i. e. atmospherics, snow, cover, etc., are not associated with the term. 1, record 2, English, - image%20degradation
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
image degradation: term and definition standardized by NATO. 2, record 2, English, - image%20degradation
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Photographie
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- affaiblissement de l'image
1, record 2, French, affaiblissement%20de%20l%27image
correct, masculine noun, NATO, standardized
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Diminution des possibilités maximum d'un système de reproduction provoquée par une erreur de réglage, de développement ou une manipulation incorrecte du film. Ce terme ne couvre pas les diminutions de qualité provoquées par des facteurs indépendants du système, c'est-à-dire : atmosphère, neige, végétaux, etc. 1, record 2, French, - affaiblissement%20de%20l%27image
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
affaiblissement de l'image : terme et définition normalisés par l'OTAN. 2, record 2, French, - affaiblissement%20de%20l%27image
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Fotografía
Record 2, Main entry term, Spanish
- degradación de una imagen
1, record 2, Spanish, degradaci%C3%B3n%20de%20una%20imagen
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 2, Synonyms, Spanish
- debilitamiento de una imagen 1, record 2, Spanish, debilitamiento%20de%20una%20imagen
correct
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Reducción de la calidad óptima de un sistema sensible individual debido a un error en el funcionamiento del sensor, en el proceso de reproducción o en el manejo incorrecto de la película. La reducción de la calidad causada por factores inevitables no asociados al sistema sensible, es decir, condiciones atmosféricas, nieve, cielo cubierto, etc..., no tienen que ver con el término descrito. 1, record 2, Spanish, - degradaci%C3%B3n%20de%20una%20imagen
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