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MOBILE ENERGY [11 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2025-02-27
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Applications of Automation
- Artificial Intelligence
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- thermal vision
1, record 1, English, thermal%20vision
correct, noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Thermal vision is based on thermal infrared(IR) video cameras, which detect emitted thermal energy in IR spectrum. Therefore, the pixels in the thermal images correspond to the temperature values. Due to the distinctive thermal profile of humans, their detection is simplified(no need for environment mapping and/or creating background models). Additionally, temperature features are not susceptible to lighting variations, which offers visualization even in darkness and robustness to the direction of the human relative to the mobile robot. 1, record 1, English, - thermal%20vision
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Automatisation et applications
- Intelligence artificielle
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- vision thermique
1, record 1, French, vision%20thermique
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
La vision thermique est basée sur la réception de rayonnement infrarouge qui permet de distinguer le profil thermique d'une personne du profil thermique des objets inanimés. 1, record 1, French, - vision%20thermique
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2022-03-09
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Public Property
- Public Utilities (Civil Engineering)
- Urban Development
- Urban Furnishings and Equipment
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- civil infrastructure
1, record 2, English, civil%20infrastructure
correct, standardized
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- civilian infrastructure 2, record 2, English, civilian%20infrastructure
correct
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The hard infrastructure that is fundamental to the quality of life of a community or society. 1, record 2, English, - civil%20infrastructure
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Civil infrastructure includes networks, structures, facilities and services. It has a broad meaning and refers collectively to public buildings and transportation infrastructure(e. g. roads, bridges, railroads, ports and waterway facilities, air transportation facilities), communications systems(e. g. telecommunication structures, radio and mobile transmission towers, telephone lines, Internet and television cables), water and power lines, fuel and energy conveyance pipelines, wastewater conveyance and treatment facilities, solid waste disposal facilities and similar public works. 1, record 2, English, - civil%20infrastructure
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
civil infrastructure: term and definition standardized by the Canadian Capability-Based Planning Terminology Committee and the Translation Bureau. 3, record 2, English, - civil%20infrastructure
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Propriétés publiques
- Services d'utilité publique (Génie civil)
- Développement urbain
- Équipements urbains
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- infrastructure civile
1, record 2, French, infrastructure%20civile
correct, see observation, feminine noun, standardized
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Infrastructures matérielles qui sont primordiales pour la qualité de vie d'une collectivité ou d'une société. 2, record 2, French, - infrastructure%20civile
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Les infrastructures civiles sont constituées de réseaux, de structures, d'installations et de services. Il s'agit d'un vaste concept qui comprend l'ensemble des édifices et des infrastructures publiques (p. ex. les routes, les ponts, les voies ferrées, les ports et les installations fluviales ainsi que les installations pour le transport aérien), les systèmes de communications (p. ex. les structures de télécommunications, les pylônes de transmission des communications radio et mobiles, les lignes téléphoniques et les câbles pour les services Internet et de télévision), les conduites d'eau et les lignes électriques, les pipelines d'approvisionnement en combustibles et sources d'énergie, les installations de transport et de traitement des eaux usées, les installations d'élimination des déchets solides ainsi que les ouvrages publics similaires. 2, record 2, French, - infrastructure%20civile
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
infrastructures civiles : terme et définition normalisés par le Comité de terminologie de la planification axée sur les capacités au Canada et le Bureau de la traduction. 3, record 2, French, - infrastructure%20civile
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
infrastructure civile : désignation habituellement utilisée au pluriel. 4, record 2, French, - infrastructure%20civile
Record 2, Key term(s)
- infrastructures civiles
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2022-01-18
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Measuring Instruments
- Electronic Devices
- Scientific Instruments
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- wireless rechargeable sensor
1, record 3, English, wireless%20rechargeable%20sensor
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Wireless rechargeable sensors can receive energy from mobile chargers directly. 2, record 3, English, - wireless%20rechargeable%20sensor
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Appareils de mesure
- Dispositifs électroniques
- Instruments scientifiques
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- capteur rechargeable sans fil
1, record 3, French, capteur%20rechargeable%20sans%20fil
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2022-01-18
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Measuring Instruments
- Electronic Devices
- Scientific Instruments
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- rechargeable sensor
1, record 4, English, rechargeable%20sensor
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
... rechargeable sensors can harvest energy conveniently from a mobile charger traveling in the network... 2, record 4, English, - rechargeable%20sensor
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Appareils de mesure
- Dispositifs électroniques
- Instruments scientifiques
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- capteur rechargeable
1, record 4, French, capteur%20rechargeable
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
[L'entreprise propose] un capteur rechargeable (d'une autonomie de 50 à 60 heures) [...] 2, record 4, French, - capteur%20rechargeable
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 2013-05-01
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Trade Names
- Spacecraft
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- StratSat®
1, record 5, English, StratSat%C2%AE
correct, trademark
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
- StratSat® airship 2, record 5, English, StratSat%C2%AE%20airship
correct
- StratSat® blimp 3, record 5, English, StratSat%C2%AE%20blimp
correct
- stratospheric communications platform 4, record 5, English, stratospheric%20communications%20platform
correct
- unmanned stratospheric airship 5, record 5, English, unmanned%20stratospheric%20airship
correct
- low-orbit stratospheric satellite 6, record 5, English, low%2Dorbit%20stratospheric%20satellite
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
StratSat provides a geo-stationary platform at 20 km altitude capable of remaining on-station for up to five years. Payloads include high speed Internet services, direct broadcast TV, mobile telecommunication, etc. The envelope operates as a super-pressure hull(i. e. with no ballonet pressure control system). The hull will be of laminated fabric construction with Tedlar/Teflon, helium/weather barrier developed from AT-10/04. Multiple catenary curtain system supporting a payload module enclosed completely by the envelope. [The] payload module... comprises a single structural module with an externally mounted payload/mission system. The payload module provides a home for all of the airship's primary systems except for the propulsion system. The systems are close packed within the highly insulated module ensuring efficient heat and energy management. The payload module is pendulum stabilised within the envelope. The solar array provides the sole source of renewable energy for the airship. The array is placed over the upper quarter of the hull and extends over approximately three-quarters of the length of the craft. The array can be realigned to the daily sun location/angle by the roll rotation of the whole airship. The energy collected by the solar array is stored for use during the night in the series of batteries. Located in the stored for use during the night in a series of batteries. Located in the payload module, the batteries run the propulsion system, airship services and provide power to the mission system for up to 14 hours(during winter). The airship is propelled and steered by means of a ’Contra-Rotating Coned Rotor’ mounted on a tailcone at the rear of the envelope, as a part of a compound propulsion system. The unit provides longitudinal thrust(to counter the prevailing stratospheric winds) and lateral force(for manoeuvering) to enable the airship to hold station within a 1 km cube. The airship will be equipped with a multi-channel Flight Control Sy 7, record 5, English, - StratSat%C2%AE
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
StratSat® is a registered trademark. 8, record 5, English, - StratSat%C2%AE
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Appellations commerciales
- Engins spatiaux
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- StratSat®
1, record 5, French, StratSat%C2%AE
correct, masculine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
- dirigeable géostationnaire StratSat® 1, record 5, French, dirigeable%20g%C3%A9ostationnaire%20StratSat%C2%AE
masculine noun
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
[...] le dirigeable géostationnaire britannique StratSat®, conçu par ATG (Advanced Technology Group) [est un] dirigeable souple d'environ 200 m de long pour 48 m de diamètre, [qui] devrait faire ses premiers vols vers 2005/2006 [...] Il pourra emporter 2 t de charge utile à 20 km d'altitude, avec une autonomie allant jusqu'à 5 ans. Pouvant se maintenir à poste avec une précision d'1 km³, il couvrira une surface au sol de 115 km de rayon. 1, record 5, French, - StratSat%C2%AE
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 2004-08-30
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Lasers and Masers
- Advanced Technology Weapons
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- mobile tactical high energy laser
1, record 6, English, mobile%20tactical%20high%20energy%20laser
correct
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
- MTHEL 1, record 6, English, MTHEL
correct
Record 6, Synonyms, English
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 CONT
MTHEL uses directed energy (laser beam) to intercept aerial targets such as rockets, missiles, artillery shells and other aerial threats. The target destruction is achieved by projecting a highly focused, high-power laser beam, delivered by a chemical laser, with enough energy to affect the target, and explode it in midair. 1, record 6, English, - mobile%20tactical%20high%20energy%20laser
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 2 CONT
MTHEL is a development of the mobile version of the Tactical High Energy Laser(THEL) testbed weapon, developed by Northrop Grumman under a US Army contract. The program is expected to provide a completed prototype by 2007. 1, record 6, English, - mobile%20tactical%20high%20energy%20laser
Record 6, Key term(s)
- mobile tactical high-energy laser
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Masers et lasers
- Armes de haute technicité
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- laser mobile et tactique à haute énergie
1, record 6, French, laser%20mobile%20et%20tactique%20%C3%A0%20haute%20%C3%A9nergie
correct, masculine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
- MTHEL 1, record 6, French, MTHEL
correct
Record 6, Synonyms, French
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 2003-06-17
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Orbital Stations
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- dosimetry telescope
1, record 7, English, dosimetry%20telescope
correct, officially approved
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
- DOSTEL 2, record 7, English, DOSTEL
correct, see observation, officially approved
Record 7, Synonyms, English
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 CONT
DOSTEL as a telescope is used for the measurement of time dependent LET [Linear Energy Transfer] spectra separately for galactic cosmic particles and trapped particles in different directions at defined shielding locations. DOSTEL is used as reference instrument for the MDUs [Mobile Dosimetry Units]. The MDUs are designed as small lightweight personal dosimeters but may be used also at different locations inside the spacecraft. The measurement set is completed by an onboard small compact TLD-Reader [Thermoluminescence Dosimetry] for the study of spatial distribution and time dependence of absorbed doses and for neutron dose measurements. The whole dosimetry set shall be used for routine environmental, individual and EVA [Extra Vehicular Activity] dosimetry. The single detector systems complement each other in their recording characteristics. 3, record 7, English, - dosimetry%20telescope
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
DOSTEL: initialism for DOSimetry TELescope. 4, record 7, English, - dosimetry%20telescope
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 2 OBS
dosimetric telescope; DOSTEL: term and abbreviation officially approved by the International Space Station official approval Group (ISSOAG). 4, record 7, English, - dosimetry%20telescope
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Stations orbitales
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- télescope dédié à la dosimétrie
1, record 7, French, t%C3%A9lescope%20d%C3%A9di%C3%A9%20%C3%A0%20la%20dosim%C3%A9trie
proposal, masculine noun, officially approved
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
- DOSTEL 1, record 7, French, DOSTEL
correct, masculine noun, officially approved
Record 7, Synonyms, French
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
télescope dédié à la dosimétrie; DOSTEL : terme et abréviation uniformisés par le Groupe de travail de la terminologie de la Station spatiale internationale (GTTSSI). 1, record 7, French, - t%C3%A9lescope%20d%C3%A9di%C3%A9%20%C3%A0%20la%20dosim%C3%A9trie
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record 8 - internal organization data 2002-10-10
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- National and International Security
- Customs and Excise
- Recording and Control Instrumentation
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- truck-mounted high-energy mobile inspection system 1, record 8, English, truck%2Dmounted%20high%2Denergy%20mobile%20inspection%20system
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
Record 8, Synonyms, English
Record 8, Textual support, English
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 CONT
A state-of-the-art truck-mounted high-energy mobile inspection system using a Cobalt 60 energy source, safely and effectively examines whole containers or other large quantities of cargo at one time. 1, record 8, English, - truck%2Dmounted%20high%2Denergy%20mobile%20inspection%20system
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Sécurité nationale et internationale
- Douanes et accise
- Appareils de contrôle et d'enregistrement
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- système d'inspection mobile à haute énergie monté sur camion
1, record 8, French, syst%C3%A8me%20d%27inspection%20mobile%20%C3%A0%20haute%20%C3%A9nergie%20mont%C3%A9%20sur%20camion
masculine noun
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
Record 8, Synonyms, French
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Un système ultramoderne d'inspection mobile à haute énergie monté sur camion utilise une source d'énergie au cobalt 60 [et] permet d'examiner efficacement et en toute sécurité des conteneurs entiers ou d'autres grandes quantités de chargements en même temps. 1, record 8, French, - syst%C3%A8me%20d%27inspection%20mobile%20%C3%A0%20haute%20%C3%A9nergie%20mont%C3%A9%20sur%20camion
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
Record 9 - external organization data 2002-02-27
Record 9, English
Record 9, Subject field(s)
- Electrical Systems
- Compartment - Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission
Record 9, Main entry term, English
- modular electrical pulse generator
1, record 9, English, modular%20electrical%20pulse%20generator
correct
Record 9, Abbreviations, English
Record 9, Synonyms, English
Record 9, Textual support, English
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 CONT
... modular electrical pulse generators(pulsers) designed for portable, mobile, or ruggedized-use(including xenon flash-lamp drivers) having all the following characteristics :(1) capable of delivering their energy in less than 15 µs;(2) having an output greater than 100 A... 1, record 9, English, - modular%20electrical%20pulse%20generator
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Regulation cited: Nuclear Non-Proliferation Import and Export Control Regulations. 2, record 9, English, - modular%20electrical%20pulse%20generator
Record 9, French
Record 9, Domaine(s)
- Ensembles électrotechniques
- Tiroir - Commission canadienne de sûreté nucléaire
Record 9, Main entry term, French
- générateur d'impulsions électriques modulaire
1, record 9, French, g%C3%A9n%C3%A9rateur%20d%27impulsions%20%C3%A9lectriques%20modulaire
masculine noun
Record 9, Abbreviations, French
Record 9, Synonyms, French
Record 9, Textual support, French
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 CONT
[...] générateurs d'impulsions électriques modulaires (contracteurs à impulsions) conçus pour une utilisation portative, mobile, ou exigeant une robustesse élevée (y compris les dispositifs de commande à lampe à xénon), possédant l'ensemble des caractéristiques suivantes : (1) capables de fournir leur énergie en moins de 15 µs; (2) ayant une intensité supérieure à 100 A [...] 1, record 9, French, - g%C3%A9n%C3%A9rateur%20d%27impulsions%20%C3%A9lectriques%20modulaire
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Règlement cité : Règlement sur le contrôle de l'importation et de l'exportation aux fins de la non-prolifération nucléaire. 2, record 9, French, - g%C3%A9n%C3%A9rateur%20d%27impulsions%20%C3%A9lectriques%20modulaire
Record 9, Spanish
Record 9, Textual support, Spanish
Record 10 - internal organization data 2002-02-26
Record 10, English
Record 10, Subject field(s)
- Radar, Radio Guidance and Goniometry
Record 10, Main entry term, English
- homing
1, record 10, English, homing
correct, NATO, standardized
Record 10, Abbreviations, English
Record 10, Synonyms, English
Record 10, Textual support, English
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The technique whereby a mobile station directs itself, or is directed, towards a source of primary or reflected energy, or to a specified point. 2, record 10, English, - homing
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 OBS
homing: term and definition standardized by NATO. 3, record 10, English, - homing
Record 10, French
Record 10, Domaine(s)
- Radar, radioguidage et radiogoniométrie
Record 10, Main entry term, French
- processus de ralliement
1, record 10, French, processus%20de%20ralliement
correct, masculine noun, NATO, standardized
Record 10, Abbreviations, French
Record 10, Synonyms, French
Record 10, Textual support, French
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Technique par laquelle un mobile se dirige, soit par autoguidage, soit par guidage externe, vers une source de rayonnement d'énergie primaire ou réfléchie, ou vers un point déterminé. 2, record 10, French, - processus%20de%20ralliement
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 OBS
processus de ralliement : terme et définition normalisés par l'OTAN. 3, record 10, French, - processus%20de%20ralliement
Record 10, Spanish
Record 10, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Guía radárica, radioguía y radiogoniometría
Record 10, Main entry term, Spanish
- proceso de reunión
1, record 10, Spanish, proceso%20de%20reuni%C3%B3n
correct, masculine noun
Record 10, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 10, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 10, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Técnica mediante la que un elemento móvil se dirige por sí mismo o mediante ayudas externas a la fuente de energía primaria o reflejada o a un punto determinado. 1, record 10, Spanish, - proceso%20de%20reuni%C3%B3n
Record 11 - internal organization data 1985-03-25
Record 11, English
Record 11, Subject field(s)
- Industrial Tools and Equipment
Record 11, Main entry term, English
- mobile test unit
1, record 11, English, mobile%20test%20unit
correct
Record 11, Abbreviations, English
Record 11, Synonyms, English
Record 11, Textual support, English
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Mobile test units developed by CANMET [Canada Centre for Mineral and Energy Technology] provided research opportunities under actual plant conditions. 1, record 11, English, - mobile%20test%20unit
Record 11, French
Record 11, Domaine(s)
- Outillage industriel
Record 11, Main entry term, French
- unité mobile d'essai
1, record 11, French, unit%C3%A9%20mobile%20d%27essai
feminine noun
Record 11, Abbreviations, French
Record 11, Synonyms, French
Record 11, Textual support, French
Record 11, Spanish
Record 11, Textual support, Spanish
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