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MICROCOMPUTER-BASED [6 records]

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Record 1 2023-01-26

English

Subject field(s)
  • Various Proper Names
  • Weather Stations and Meteorological Instruments and Equipment
DEF

A microcomputer-based workstation that has been developed especially for tropical cyclone forecasting.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Appellations diverses
  • Stations, instruments et équipements météorologiques

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Denominaciones varias
  • Estaciones, instrumentos y equipos meteorológicos
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Record 2 - external organization data 2018-11-23

English

Subject field(s)
  • Compartment - Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP)
Universal entry(ies)
1008
occupation code, see observation
OBS

1008: Royal Canadian Mounted Police job code.

OBS

The member is responsible for : planning and conducting project-related research to integrate computer-aided dispatch information systems with mobile radio data communications systems and RCMP(Royal Canadian Mounted Police) data network facilities; designing digital and microcomputer-based equipment and facilities; providing engineering support for communications security and privacy systems and services; and planning and developing radio-spectrum engineering and management services in support of RCMP radio communications.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Tiroir - Gendarmerie royale du Canada (GRC)
Entrée(s) universelle(s)
1008
occupation code, see observation
OBS

1008 : code d'emploi de la Gendarmerie royale du Canada.

OBS

Le membre remplit les fonctions suivantes : planifier et mener des recherches reliées à des projets afin d'intégrer les systèmes de diffusion de l'information assistés par ordinateur avec les systèmes de communication des données par radio mobile et le réseau informatique de la GRC (Gendarmerie royale du Canada); concevoir du matériel et des installations à commande numérique et pilotés par un micro-ordinateur; fournir des services techniques pour assurer la sécurité des communications ainsi que des systèmes et services de protection de l'information; planifier et mettre au point des services de gestion et des services techniques pour le spectre des fréquences radioélectriques utilisé pour les communications radio de la GRC.

Key term(s)
  • communications mobiles - ingénieur
  • communications mobiles - ingénieure

Spanish

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Record 3 2004-06-18

English

Subject field(s)
  • Computer Programs and Programming
  • Office Automation
DEF

[a] software designed to develop the user’s awareness.

CONT

But is it possible to improve on the mental processes that go into the creative thought writing represents? Some people say it is a theory that has prompted the development of an emerging genre of software called idea processors. There are several packages available for micros and minis that improve writing efficiency, cut down on brain drain, improve research capability and help harness the incredible energy of brainstorms.

CONT

Mindware is microcomputer-based software that extends and enhances a user's thought processes. Fine mindware products are reviewed : Living Videotext's Thinktank, Softpath System's Brainstormer, Fastware's Thor, Idea Ware, The Idea Processor and Maxthink's Maxthink.

CONT

Thought organisers are word processing packages that allow a user to enter information into the computer in the way he/she might write notes on an index card. Key words are then used to sort this into logical sequence.

Key term(s)
  • mindware system

French

Domaine(s)
  • Programmes et programmation (Informatique)
  • Bureautique

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Programas y programación (Informática)
  • Ofimática
DEF

Programática de aplicación de las computadoras (ordenadores) personales que permite al usuario organizar sus pensamientos en forma de esquema, modificando, ampliando, condensando y reorganizando los diversos asuntos según sea necesario.

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Record 4 2000-07-21

English

Subject field(s)
  • Computers and Calculators
CONT

microcomputer-controlled data collection devices : Microcomputers are now being used to substantially upgrade the capability of stand-alone data collection devices, giving them both formatting and error-correction capability, as well as converting them to low-cost terminals that can be tied into remote host computer systems.

CONT

microcomputer-based sound generation

CONT

... micro-computer based labs that enabled students to do science, and not just read about science....

French

Domaine(s)
  • Ordinateurs et calculateurs
CONT

Avec les micro-ordinateurs, on voit apparaître deux nouveautés : l'écran cathodique et le clavier alphanumérique directement associé à l'ordinateur, l'ensemble pouvant se présenter sous la forme d'une seule boîte de petit format, transportable. Pour la projection de documents ou l'utilisation d'autres périphériques d'enseignement contrôlés par le micro-ordinateur, il est nécessaire que celui-ci dispose d'une ou de plusieurs «sorties» prévues par le constructeur [...]

OBS

micro-ordinateur : Ordinateur construit autour d'un microprocesseur auquel on adjoint l'environnement, logiciel et matériel, nécessaire au traitement complet de l'information.

Key term(s)
  • commandé par micro ordinateur

Spanish

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Record 5 2000-04-01

English

Subject field(s)
  • International Bodies and Committees
  • Informatics
CONT

The Direct Information Access Network for Africa(DIANA) is based on low-cost microcomputer technology and uses the commercial Intelsat satellites through the facilities of Telespazio in Fucino, Italy. The DIANA system will provide high-speed, tow-way transfer of facsimile documents and maps, character-coded text and digital images in raw or processed form between FAO Headquarters and microcomputer-based regional and national user terminals.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Organismes et comités internationaux
  • Informatique

Spanish

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Record 6 1995-03-14

English

Subject field(s)
  • Acoustics (Physics)
  • Music (General)
CONT

Acoustics ... refers to the entire science of sound, including its generation, transmission, absorption, and control.

CONT

There are many applications of computers to music teaching, including programmed learning and microcomputer-based sound generation....

French

Domaine(s)
  • Acoustique (Physique)
  • Musique (Généralités)
CONT

Science du son, l'acoustique en étudie la production, la transmission, la détection et les effets.

Spanish

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