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MODULAR ARCHITECTURE [11 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2024-05-09
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Artificial Intelligence
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- blackboard model
1, record 1, English, blackboard%20model
correct, standardized
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A problem solving model in which a shared working memory called a blackboard, that can be accessed by several knowledge sources, is used to communicate intermediate results or new data. 2, record 1, English, - blackboard%20model
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The blackboard model of problem solving is a highly structured, special case of opportunistic problem solving. In addition to opportunistic reasoning as a knowledge-application strategy, the blackboard model prescribes the organization of the domain knowledge and all the input and intermediate and partial solutions needed to solve the problem. 3, record 1, English, - blackboard%20model
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 CONT
Classic blackboard models have a modular architecture consisting of several knowledge sources, a database or blackboard, and a scheduler. 4, record 1, English, - blackboard%20model
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Term and definition standardized by ISO/IEC. 5, record 1, English, - blackboard%20model
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Intelligence artificielle
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- modèle du tableau noir
1, record 1, French, mod%C3%A8le%20du%20tableau%20noir
correct, masculine noun, standardized
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- modèle du blackboard 2, record 1, French, mod%C3%A8le%20du%20blackboard
masculine noun
- modèle blackboard 3, record 1, French, mod%C3%A8le%20blackboard
masculine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Dans ce modèle, les diverses sources de connaissance sont des processus indépendants qui, théoriquement, s'ignorent mutuellement et qui communiquent par l'intermédiaire d'une base de données complexe, le blackboard. 3, record 1, French, - mod%C3%A8le%20du%20tableau%20noir
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
modèle du tableau noir : Terme normalisé par ISO/CEI. 4, record 1, French, - mod%C3%A8le%20du%20tableau%20noir
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2007-01-31
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Radar, Radio Guidance and Goniometry
- Remote Sensing
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- multi-mode SAR 1, record 2, English, multi%2Dmode%20SAR
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
[An instrument] offering a choice of spatial resolution, incidence angle and swath width. 2, record 2, English, - multi%2Dmode%20SAR
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Figure 9 shows the modular data handling architecture of a multi-mode SAR instrument, whose parameters are given in Table II. 3, record 2, English, - multi%2Dmode%20SAR
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
It will also provide extensions of [RADARSAT-1] capability through increased functionality with regards to dual frequency and multi-polarization combinations (including polarimetric), and higher spatial resolution possibly through a spotlight mode. 2, record 2, English, - multi%2Dmode%20SAR
Record 2, Key term(s)
- multimode SAR
- multimode synthetic aperture radar
- multi-mode synthetic aperture radar
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Radar, radioguidage et radiogoniométrie
- Télédétection
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- SAR multimode
1, record 2, French, SAR%20multimode
masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
[Instrument] offrant un choix de résolutions spatiales, d'angles d'incidence et de largeurs de fauchée [...] 2, record 2, French, - SAR%20multimode
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Le programme RADARSAT-1 a non seulement pleinement atteint ses objectifs, même à mi-mandat, mais il est à l'origine d'innovations techniques (ex. SAR multimode), de livraison de services opérationnels à la clientèle (tel qu'une réponse fiable et rapide), de nouvelles techniques de commercialisation et de partenariats dans le domaine de l'observation de la Terre [...] 1, record 2, French, - SAR%20multimode
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Guía radárica, radioguía y radiogoniometría
- Teledetección
Record 2, Main entry term, Spanish
- SAR multimodo
1, record 2, Spanish, SAR%20multimodo
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 2, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
SAR: Synthetic aperture radar. 2, record 2, Spanish, - SAR%20multimodo
Record 3 - internal organization data 2004-06-08
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Orbital Stations
- Research Experiments in Space
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- European technology exposure facility
1, record 3, English, European%20technology%20exposure%20facility
correct, officially approved
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
- EuTEF 2, record 3, English, EuTEF
correct, officially approved
- EUTEF 3, record 3, English, EUTEF
Record 3, Synonyms, English
- technology exposure facility 4, record 3, English, technology%20exposure%20facility
correct
- TEF 5, record 3, English, TEF
correct
- TEF 5, record 3, English, TEF
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The European Technology Exposure Facility(EuTEF) is a programmable, multifunctional, fully automated system. The modular architecture provides uniform interfaces for instruments-up to seven instrument modules can be accommodated and operated simultaneously. 2, record 3, English, - European%20technology%20exposure%20facility
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 CONT
... the Technology Exposure Facility will [be used to] test superconductor systems destined for satellite communications. These systems will provide power saving and enhanced performance. The module will also be testing electric propulsion for communications systems for orbital transfer manoeuvering, station keeping and attitude control. 6, record 3, English, - European%20technology%20exposure%20facility
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
European technology exposure facility; EuTEF: term and abbreviation officially approved by the International Space Station official approval Group (ISSOAG). 7, record 3, English, - European%20technology%20exposure%20facility
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Stations orbitales
- Travaux de recherche dans l'espace
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- plateforme externe européenne TEF
1, record 3, French, plateforme%20externe%20europ%C3%A9enne%20TEF
proposal, feminine noun, officially approved
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
- EuTEF 1, record 3, French, EuTEF
correct, feminine noun, officially approved
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
plateforme externe européenne TEF; EuTEF : terme et abréviation uniformisés par le Groupe de travail de la terminologie de la Station spatiale internationale (GTTSSI). 1, record 3, French, - plateforme%20externe%20europ%C3%A9enne%20TEF
Record 3, Key term(s)
- plate-forme externe européenne TEF
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2003-01-22
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Scientific Research Facilities
- Research Experiments in Space
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- technology exposure facility
1, record 4, English, technology%20exposure%20facility
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
- TEF 1, record 4, English, TEF
correct
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The Technology Exposure Facility(TEF), currently under study by ESA [European Space Agency], is a way of accommodating a wide range of research and development investigations and offering a controlled exposure to the space station environment.... The principal new feature for an exposed payload facility is the presence of a single, multi-purpose robotic servicing capability.... Together with the robotics, the modular architecture of the facility allows on orbit reconfiguration and, more significantly, a "black box" approach to the accommodation of individual payloads. 2, record 4, English, - technology%20exposure%20facility
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Installations de recherche scientifique
- Travaux de recherche dans l'espace
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- installation d'exposition au milieu spatial pour les recherches technologiques
1, record 4, French, installation%20d%27exposition%20au%20milieu%20spatial%20pour%20les%20recherches%20technologiques
feminine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
- installation d'exposition technologique 1, record 4, French, installation%20d%27exposition%20technologique
feminine noun
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 2002-06-17
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Space Centres
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- plasma-electron gun payload
1, record 5, English, plasma%2Delectron%20gun%20payload
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
- PLEGPAY 1, record 5, English, PLEGPAY
correct
Record 5, Synonyms, English
- plasma electron gun payload 2, record 5, English, plasma%20electron%20gun%20payload
correct
- PLEGPAY 2, record 5, English, PLEGPAY
correct
- PLEGPAY 2, record 5, English, PLEGPAY
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The European Technology Exposure Facility(EuTEF) is a programmable, multifunctional, fully automated system. The modular architecture provides uniform interfaces for instruments-up to seven instrument modules can be accommodated and operated simultaneously. Five instruments are under development :-TRIBOLAB, a tribology testbed developed by INTA(E) ;-PLEGPAY, a plasma electron gun payload developed by LABEN(I) ;-MEDET, the Material Exposure and Degradation Experiment on TEF, developed by CNES/ESA/ONERA/University of Southampton;-DEBIE-2, a space debris detector developed by ESA(the first is flying on the Proba satellite) ;-FIPEX, the Flux Probe Experiment developed by the University of Stuttgart(D). 2, record 5, English, - plasma%2Delectron%20gun%20payload
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Columbus precursor flights. 1, record 5, English, - plasma%2Delectron%20gun%20payload
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Centres spatiaux
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- charge utile de canon à electrons plasmiques
1, record 5, French, charge%20utile%20de%20canon%20%C3%A0%20electrons%20plasmiques
feminine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 2001-04-01
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Space Exploration Equipment and Tools
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- flexible automation monitoring & operation user station
1, record 6, English, flexible%20automation%20monitoring%20%26%20operation%20user%20station
correct
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
- FAMOUS 1, record 6, English, FAMOUS
correct
Record 6, Synonyms, English
- flexible automation and operations user station 2, record 6, English, flexible%20automation%20and%20operations%20user%20station
correct
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The Flexible Automation and Operations User Station(FAMOUS) is an open, scalable, low cost framework for operations planning and preparation, and monitor and control of all types of robots. The architecture is open and modular such that it can easily accommodate future enhancements : modules may be modified(enhanced or adapted) and new ones added with minimal impact on the other elements. 2, record 6, English, - flexible%20automation%20monitoring%20%26%20operation%20user%20station
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Équipement et outillage d'exploration spatiale
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- station utilisatrice de pilotage et de surveillance d'automatisation souple
1, record 6, French, station%20utilisatrice%20de%20pilotage%20et%20de%20surveillance%20d%27automatisation%20souple
feminine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 2000-08-21
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Corporate Structure
- Productivity and Profitability
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- value network
1, record 7, English, value%20network
correct
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The open networked organization is based on cooperative, multidisciplinary teams and businesses networked together across the enterprise. Rather than a rigid structure, it is a modular organizational architecture in which business teams operate as a network of... client and server functions.... As servers, they receive requests or directions from clients,... and add value for the purpose of serving these clients. The new model is derived from Michael Porter's concept of "value chain, "but extended into the notion of a value network--reflecting the rise of the open networked enterprise.... The provision of value is not something chained in a linear way, but rather generated through an ever-changing open network. It is a model designed to encourage flexibility, innovation, entrepreneurship, and responsiveness. 2, record 7, English, - value%20network
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Structures de l'entreprise
- Productivité et rentabilité
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- réseau à valeur ajoutée
1, record 7, French, r%C3%A9seau%20%C3%A0%20valeur%20ajout%C3%A9e
proposal, masculine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record 8 - internal organization data 1998-11-05
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- Corporate Structure
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- open networked organization
1, record 8, English, open%20networked%20organization
correct
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
Record 8, Synonyms, English
- networked organization 1, record 8, English, networked%20organization
correct
- relational organization 1, record 8, English, relational%20organization
- cluster organization 1, record 8, English, cluster%20organization
correct
- human networking 1, record 8, English, human%20networking
- life without hierarchy 1, record 8, English, life%20without%20hierarchy
- dancing elephants 1, record 8, English, dancing%20elephants
Record 8, Textual support, English
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The open networked organization is based on co-operative, multidisciplinary teams and businesses networked together across the enterprise. Rather than a rigid structure, it is a modular organizational architecture in which business teams operate as a network of... client and server functions. Teams are both clients and servers for other teams, who are both internal and external to the organization.... It is a model designed to encourage flexibility, innovation, entrepreneurship, and responsiveness. 1, record 8, English, - open%20networked%20organization
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 OBS
a new form of corporate structure that is replacing the traditional hierarchical structure. (Based on TAPIT, 1993, p. 33.) 2, record 8, English, - open%20networked%20organization
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 2 OBS
The new organization has many other names. ... Peter Drucker calls it the networked organization. For Rosabeth Moss Kanter, it’s dancing elephants. For Peter Keen, it’s the relational organization. For Tom Peters, it’s life without hierarchy. For D. Quinn Mills, it’s the cluster organization. Charles Savage calls it human networking. 1, record 8, English, - open%20networked%20organization
Record 8, Key term(s)
- open networked organisation
- relational organisation
- cluster organisation
- networked organisation
- open-networked organization
- open-networked organisation
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Structures de l'entreprise
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- organisation matricielle
1, record 8, French, organisation%20matricielle
proposal, feminine noun
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
Record 8, Synonyms, French
- structure matricielle 1, record 8, French, structure%20matricielle
proposal, feminine noun
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
Record 9 - internal organization data 1995-02-28
Record 9, English
Record 9, Subject field(s)
- Surveillance, Detection and Reconnaissance (Military)
- Weapon Systems (Naval Forces)
- Sea Operations (Military)
Record 9, Main entry term, English
- modular architecture for real-time processing application
1, record 9, English, modular%20architecture%20for%20real%2Dtime%20processing%20application
correct
Record 9, Abbreviations, English
- MARA 2, record 9, English, MARA
correct
Record 9, Synonyms, English
Record 9, Textual support, English
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The latest IPN-S version uses Mara-modular architecture for real-time processing application computers and Alenia's new Magics-modular architecture for graphics and image console stations high resolution colour display workstations. 1, record 9, English, - modular%20architecture%20for%20real%2Dtime%20processing%20application
Record 9, French
Record 9, Domaine(s)
- Surveillance, détection et reconnaissance (Militaire)
- Systèmes d'armes (Forces navales)
- Opérations en mer (Militaire)
Record 9, Main entry term, French
- architecture modulaire à traitement en temps réel
1, record 9, French, architecture%20modulaire%20%C3%A0%20traitement%20en%20temps%20r%C3%A9el
correct, feminine noun
Record 9, Abbreviations, French
- système MARA 2, record 9, French, syst%C3%A8me%20MARA
correct, masculine noun
Record 9, Synonyms, French
Record 9, Textual support, French
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 CONT
La version la plus récente IPN-S est dotée de calculateurs système Mara (architecture modulaire à traitement en temps réel) qui alimentent les nouvelles stations de travail Alenia Magics (architecture modulaire pour graphisme et postes de travail graphiques) à indicateur couleurs haute résolution. 1, record 9, French, - architecture%20modulaire%20%C3%A0%20traitement%20en%20temps%20r%C3%A9el
Record 9, Spanish
Record 9, Textual support, Spanish
Record 10 - internal organization data 1995-02-28
Record 10, English
Record 10, Subject field(s)
- Surveillance, Detection and Reconnaissance (Military)
- Weapon Systems (Naval Forces)
- Sea Operations (Military)
Record 10, Main entry term, English
- multifunction operator consoles
1, record 10, English, multifunction%20operator%20consoles
correct
Record 10, Abbreviations, English
Record 10, Synonyms, English
Record 10, Textual support, English
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 CONT
It is based on multifunction operator consoles linked together via a dual Ethernet, modular software written in the ADA programming language, and Signaal' s S-Splice open system architecture. 1, record 10, English, - multifunction%20operator%20consoles
Record 10, French
Record 10, Domaine(s)
- Surveillance, détection et reconnaissance (Militaire)
- Systèmes d'armes (Forces navales)
- Opérations en mer (Militaire)
Record 10, Main entry term, French
- console multifonction
1, record 10, French, console%20multifonction
correct, feminine noun
Record 10, Abbreviations, French
Record 10, Synonyms, French
Record 10, Textual support, French
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Ses consoles multifonctions en réseau sous Ethernet utilisent un logiciel modulaire écrit en langage ADA. 1, record 10, French, - console%20multifonction
Record 10, Spanish
Record 10, Textual support, Spanish
Record 11 - internal organization data 1995-02-28
Record 11, English
Record 11, Subject field(s)
- Surveillance, Detection and Reconnaissance (Military)
- Weapon Systems (Naval Forces)
- Sea Operations (Military)
Record 11, Main entry term, English
- Modular Architecture for Graphics and Image Console Stations
1, record 11, English, Modular%20Architecture%20for%20Graphics%20and%20Image%20Console%20Stations
correct
Record 11, Abbreviations, English
- MAGICS 2, record 11, English, MAGICS
correct
Record 11, Synonyms, English
Record 11, Textual support, English
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The latest IPN-S version uses Mara-modular architecture for real-time processing application computers and Alenia's new Magics-modular architecture for graphics and image console stations high resolution colour display workstations. 1, record 11, English, - Modular%20Architecture%20for%20Graphics%20and%20Image%20Console%20Stations
Record 11, French
Record 11, Domaine(s)
- Surveillance, détection et reconnaissance (Militaire)
- Systèmes d'armes (Forces navales)
- Opérations en mer (Militaire)
Record 11, Main entry term, French
- architecture modulaire pour graphisme et postes de travail graphiques
1, record 11, French, architecture%20modulaire%20pour%20graphisme%20et%20postes%20de%20travail%20graphiques
correct, feminine noun
Record 11, Abbreviations, French
- MAGICS 2, record 11, French, MAGICS
correct
Record 11, Synonyms, French
Record 11, Textual support, French
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 CONT
La version la plus récente IPN-S est dotée de calculateurs Mara-architecture modulaire à traitement en temps réel qui alimentent les nouvelles stations de travail Alenia Magics-architecture modulaire pour graphisme et postes de travail graphiques à indicateur en couleurs à haute résolution. 1, record 11, French, - architecture%20modulaire%20pour%20graphisme%20et%20postes%20de%20travail%20graphiques
Record 11, Spanish
Record 11, Textual support, Spanish
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