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METER TAPE [8 records]

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Record 1 2014-01-31

English

Subject field(s)
  • Postal Equipment and Supplies
  • Postage
DEF

[A] gummed roll of paper tape used in [a] meter machine on which the postage required for a bulky item is printed.

OBS

The [paper tape sticker] is then affixed to the article in the same manner as a postage stamp.

OBS

meter tape : term used at Canada Post.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Matériel et fournitures (Postes)
  • Affranchissement du courrier
DEF

Rouleau de papier gommé [utilisé dans une] machine à affranchir, [sur lequel est imprimé] le montant de l'affranchissement [requis pour un article volumineux].

OBS

L’étiquette [de papier gommé] est ensuite apposée sur l’article de la même manière qu’un timbre-poste.

OBS

ruban de machine à affranchir : terme en usage à Postes Canada.

Spanish

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Record 2 2006-04-04

English

Subject field(s)
  • Storage Media (Data Processing)
  • Audio Technology
OBS

The [digital audio tape] format was designed for audio use, but through the ISO Digital Data Storage standard it has been adopted for general data storage, storing from 1. 3 to 7. 2 GB on 60 to 170 meter tape depending on the standard and compression. It is... sequential-access media and is commonly used for backups.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Supports d'information (Informatique)
  • Électroacoustique
DEF

Bande magnétique permettant l'enregistrement d'un signal codé sous forme numérique.

CONT

Le format DAT est quelquefois utilisé pour stocker des données.

OBS

DAT : acronyme spécifique à RADARSAT accepté par le Comité d'uniformisation de la terminologie spatiale.

Key term(s)
  • bande audio numérique

Spanish

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Record 3 2006-03-06

English

Subject field(s)
  • Measuring Instruments (Engineering)
  • Forestry Operations
  • Site Development
DEF

A device used to measure distance by means of an anchored filament wrapped around a wheel that revolves as you walk (handy for measuring distances on your own).

CONT

Hip chains(also called string boxes) are a valuable tool used by biologists(and foresters) to measure long distances where using a tape measure would be difficult, if not prohibitive. Hip chains meter a polyester or cotton string that is pulled from a spool inside the unit.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Instruments de mesure (Ingénierie)
  • Exploitation forestière
  • Aménagement du terrain
DEF

[...] mesureur à fil [...] dont un compteur enregistre avec précision la longueur du fil défilant de l'appareil lors de la mesure d'une longueur ou du parcours d'une distance [...]

OBS

Le terme «topofil», largement utilisé dans le milieu forestier canadien et québécois, est dérivé d'une marque de commerce identique pour ces instrument de mesure.

Spanish

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Record 4 2003-10-20

English

Subject field(s)
  • Audiovisual Techniques and Equipment
  • Storage Media (Data Processing)
  • Video Technology
DEF

A 1/4 inch wide [cassette] tape format designed to store DV video.

OBS

A Mini-DV tape is capable of storing 11 GB of DV on a 65 meter long tape. Typically, these tapes have a capacity of up to 80 minutes.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Audiovisuel (techniques et équipement)
  • Supports d'information (Informatique)
  • Vidéotechnique
DEF

Ruban magnétique de 6,35mm disponible en cassette et utilisé pour l'enregistrement de DVD-Vidéo.

Key term(s)
  • Mini-DV

Spanish

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Record 5 2001-10-04

English

Subject field(s)
  • Drainage and Irrigation (Agric.)
CONT

Drip Irrigation - A watering technique that reduces water use by 20 - 50%, utilizing a series of hoses and small emitters or porous tubing to deliver small amounts of water to individual plants.

CONT

Subsurface drip irrigation is a variation of traditional drip irrigation where the tubing and emitters are buried beneath the soil surface, rather than laid on the ground or suspended from wires. The products being used today in subsurface drip irrigation come in three basic configurations : hard hose, drip tape, and porous tubing.... Porous pipe products emit water all along the length of the tubing. There are literally thousands of places per meter where water weeps out of the tubing. This design has shown resistance to plugging by roots. The disadvantage is its flow path is by far the smallest of the three configurations. This increases the likelihood of plugging by fine particles. It typically has the largest coefficient of manufacturing variability of the three configurations, which can be a major detriment because it prevents high distribution uniformities and high efficiencies.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Drainage et irrigation (Agriculture)
CONT

Le goutte à goutte [...] permet de distribuer l'eau directement au pied des plantes, sans mouiller la partie supérieur (feuilles, fleurs, fruits). Il existe quatre techniques de goutte à goutte : le goutte à goutte mono fil : on ne pose qu'un seul goutteur ou un seul capillaire par plante ou par pot. Le goutte à goutte multitête : il s'agit d'une tête de distribution comportant 6, 8 ou 12 sorties. L'utilisation d'une gaine, un tube perforé tous les 30, 40 ou 50 cm. Les tubes poreux. L'eau est distribuée tout le long du tube du fait de la porosité du tube.

Spanish

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Record 6 1995-10-23

English

Subject field(s)
  • Audio Technology
  • Audiovisual Techniques and Equipment
CONT

Cassette Decks. Feature Comparison.... Display.... 4-Digit electronic tape/elapsed time counter. Fluorescent peak-hold level meter. Record/play remaining time indicator.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Électroacoustique
  • Audiovisuel (techniques et équipement)
CONT

Platines à cassette. Tableau comparatif des particularités. [...] Afficheur [...] Compteur de bande et de temps écoulé à 4 chiffres. Indicateur fluorescent du niveau crête avec mémoire. Indication du temps restant (enregistrement et lecture).

Spanish

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Record 7 1995-10-23

English

Subject field(s)
  • Audio Technology
  • Audiovisual Techniques and Equipment
CONT

Cassette Decks. Feature Comparison.... Display.... 4-Digit electronic tape/elapsed time counter. Fluorescent peak-hold level meter. Record/play remaining time indicator.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Électroacoustique
  • Audiovisuel (techniques et équipement)
CONT

Platines à cassette. Tableau comparatif des particularités. [...] Afficheur [...] Compteur de bande et de temps écoulé à 4 chiffres. Indicateur fluorescent du niveau crête avec mémoire. Indication du temps restant (enregistrement et lecture).

Spanish

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Record 8 1985-03-14

English

Subject field(s)
  • Computer Peripheral Equipment
DEF

a switch that actuates the reperforator to meter a predetermined length of tape.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Périphériques (Informatique)

Spanish

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