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MODULAR COMPUTER [10 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2014-09-12
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- System Names
- Geology
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- Canadian Magnetic Observatory System
1, record 1, English, Canadian%20Magnetic%20Observatory%20System
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
- CANMOS 1, record 1, English, CANMOS
correct
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A modular PC [personal computer]-based data-acquisition system that serves as the automated portion of the Canadian Magnetic Observatories, operated by the Geological Survey of Canada(GSC). 1, record 1, English, - Canadian%20Magnetic%20Observatory%20System
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Noms de systèmes
- Géologie
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- Système des observatoires magnétiques canadiens
1, record 1, French, Syst%C3%A8me%20des%20observatoires%20magn%C3%A9tiques%20canadiens
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
- CANMOS 2, record 1, French, CANMOS
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Système de collecte de données modulaire sur ordinateur qui constitue la composante automatisée des observatoires magnétiques canadiens, gérés par la Commission géologique du Canada (CGC). 3, record 1, French, - Syst%C3%A8me%20des%20observatoires%20magn%C3%A9tiques%20canadiens
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2010-12-16
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Printed Circuits and Microelectronics
- Life Cycle (Informatics)
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- CAD/CAM service
1, record 2, English, CAD%2FCAM%20service
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Using a variety of modular computer systems with standard and custom software packages, services are available in support of many diverse design and manufacturing applications. A considerable amount of time can be saved by the use of computers in the design/manufacturing process. This time saving comes primarily from design prototype simulation and analysis, and also from the fact that the designer can create his design without ever having either to draw a line on paper of recreate an existing design element. Communication between CAD and CAM utilizing a common data base is desirable to reap the maximum benefits of this technology. See Computer-Aided Photomask and IC Design Services. 1, record 2, English, - CAD%2FCAM%20service
Record 2, Key term(s)
- computer-aided design/computer-aided manufacturing service
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Circuits imprimés et micro-électronique
- Cycle de vie (Informatique)
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- service CAO/FAO
1, record 2, French, service%20CAO%2FFAO
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2004-07-07
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Education Theory and Methods
- Training of Personnel
- Internet and Telematics
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- online self-learning
1, record 3, English, online%20self%2Dlearning
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
- online self-directed learning 2, record 3, English, online%20self%2Ddirected%20learning
correct
- virtual self-directed learning 3, record 3, English, virtual%20self%2Ddirected%20learning
correct
- electronic self-directed learning 4, record 3, English, electronic%20self%2Ddirected%20learning
correct
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Most at-risk individuals will need to develop basic computer skills in order to take advantage of online services. However, they generally find it difficult to stick with a structured education program and often don’t complete traditional courses of even two weeks duration. Design the learning content in a very modular fashion, with short components designed for online self-directed learning. 2, record 3, English, - online%20self%2Dlearning
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Théories et méthodes pédagogiques
- Perfectionnement et formation du personnel
- Internet et télématique
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- autoapprentissage en ligne
1, record 3, French, autoapprentissage%20en%20ligne
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
- auto-apprentissage en ligne 2, record 3, French, auto%2Dapprentissage%20en%20ligne
correct, masculine noun
- auto-apprentissage virtuel 3, record 3, French, auto%2Dapprentissage%20virtuel
correct, masculine noun
- auto-apprentissage électronique 4, record 3, French, auto%2Dapprentissage%20%C3%A9lectronique
correct, masculine noun
- auto-apprentissage en ligne 2, record 3, French, auto%2Dapprentissage%20en%20ligne
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
La question que doit se poser un enseignant est «Comment tenir éveillé un étudiant devant un ordinateur durant l'apprentissage». À ce propos justement, certains enseignants pensent que l'auto-apprentissage en ligne est moins efficace que les cours face à face. 5, record 3, French, - autoapprentissage%20en%20ligne
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 CONT
TransitTraining.com est le seul centre d'auto-apprentissage virtuel conçu spécialement pour répondre aux besoins des professionnels du transport collectif d'aujourd'hui. C'est un outil d'enseignement à la fois efficace et rentable. Pour les cours de votre choix : en tout temps et en tout lieu. 3, record 3, French, - autoapprentissage%20en%20ligne
Record 3, Key term(s)
- autoapprentissage en ligne
- autoapprentissage virtuel
- autoapprentissage électronique
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Teorías y métodos pedagógicos
- Capacitación del personal
- Internet y telemática
Record 3, Main entry term, Spanish
- autoaprendizaje en línea
1, record 3, Spanish, autoaprendizaje%20en%20l%C3%ADnea
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 3, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
La ruta de la lengua española. Su autor la define como mezcla de manual virtual de español, entorno de autoaprendizaje en línea e interfaz para la enseñanza a distancia, con vistas al aprendizaje integral de la lengua española. 1, record 3, Spanish, - autoaprendizaje%20en%20l%C3%ADnea
Record 4 - internal organization data 2003-09-12
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Space Exploration Equipment and Tools
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- pistol grip tool
1, record 4, English, pistol%20grip%20tool
correct, officially approved
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
- PGT 1, record 4, English, PGT
correct, officially approved
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The Pistol Grip Tool(PGT) is the primary power tool for the Hubble Space Telescope and International Space Station operations. [This] self-contained, computer controlled, and battery powered 3/8 inch drive pistol grip style power tool [is] programmable on-orbit or on the ground for speed, torque, and revolutions settings. [It] interfaces with many types of mechanisms and fastener types. [It is an] Integral Multiple Setting Torque Limiter(MTL) [and has] an EVA changeable battery[, ] a separate manual ratchet and motorized torque modes[, ] a LED Matrix readout of tool functions. [It's] modular construction [allows] for ease of new technology integration. Torque settings range from 0. 7 to 25. 0 ft-lbs in motorized mode, and up to 38. 00 fr-lbs in manual mode. The MTL torque setting range from 2. 0 to 40. 0 fr-lbs and above. Speed settings range from 5 to 60 RPM. Revolutions count settings range from 0. 01 to 999 turns. The battery [is] sized to provide full 25. 0 ft-lb torque on 80 fasteners. 1, record 4, English, - pistol%20grip%20tool
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
pistol grip tool; PGT: term and abbreviation officially approved by the International Space Station official approval Group (ISSOAG). 2, record 4, English, - pistol%20grip%20tool
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Équipement et outillage d'exploration spatiale
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- pistolet de serrage programmable
1, record 4, French, pistolet%20de%20serrage%20programmable
proposal, masculine noun, officially approved
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
- PGT 1, record 4, French, PGT
correct, masculine noun, officially approved
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
pistolet de serrage programmable; PGT : terme et abréviation uniformisés par le Groupe de travail de la terminologie de la Station spatiale internationale (GTTSSI). 1, record 4, French, - pistolet%20de%20serrage%20programmable
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 2002-10-10
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Computer Hardware
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- flexibility
1, record 5, English, flexibility
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The Micos computer system power for today, flexibility for tomorrow.... It's the modular system that is customized to fulfill your specific requirements today, while retaining maximum flexibility for future expansion. 2, record 5, English, - flexibility
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Matériel informatique
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- flexibilité
1, record 5, French, flexibilit%C3%A9
correct, feminine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
- souplesse d'emploi 2, record 5, French, souplesse%20d%27emploi
correct, feminine noun
- souplesse 3, record 5, French, souplesse
correct, feminine noun
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Propriété d'un système facile à modifier ou à adapter. 1, record 5, French, - flexibilit%C3%A9
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 2002-03-22
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Orbital Stations
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- standard payload computer
1, record 6, English, standard%20payload%20computer
correct, officially approved
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
- SPLC 1, record 6, English, SPLC
correct, officially approved
Record 6, Synonyms, English
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The Standard Payload Computer(SPLC) provides a modular and configurable data-handling system based on an industrial-standard VME Bus [Versa Module Europe bus] and a self-standing processor with interfaces connected via a standardised local bus. 2, record 6, English, - standard%20payload%20computer
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
standard payload computer; SPLC: term and abbreviation officially approved by the International Space Station official approval Group (ISSOAG). 3, record 6, English, - standard%20payload%20computer
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Stations orbitales
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- ordinateur de charge utile standard
1, record 6, French, ordinateur%20de%20charge%20utile%20standard
proposal, masculine noun, officially approved
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
- SPLC 1, record 6, French, SPLC
correct, masculine noun, officially approved
Record 6, Synonyms, French
- ordinateur SPLC 1, record 6, French, ordinateur%20SPLC
proposal, masculine noun
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
ordinateur de charge utile standard; SPLC : terme et abréviation uniformisés par le Groupe de travail de la terminologie de la Station spatiale internationale (GTTSSI). 1, record 6, French, - ordinateur%20de%20charge%20utile%20standard
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 2000-06-28
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Systems Analysis (Information Processing)
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- double European standard format
1, record 7, English, double%20European%20standard%20format
correct
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The modular AMS 85 for assembling single computer and multicomputer systems has capabilities in double European standard format which encompasses three intelligence levels. 1, record 7, English, - double%20European%20standard%20format
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Analyse des systèmes informatiques
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- format standard européen double
1, record 7, French, format%20standard%20europ%C3%A9en%20double
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 1997-02-28
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- Biochemistry
- Genetics
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- synthetic gene
1, record 8, English, synthetic%20gene
correct
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
Record 8, Synonyms, English
Record 8, Textual support, English
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 CONT
A computer program, which runs on MS-DOS personal computers, is described that assists in the design of synthetic genes coding for proteins. The goal of the program is the design of a gene which(i) contains as many unique restriction sites as possible and(ii) uses a specific codon usage. The gene designed according to the criteria above is(i) suitable for ’modular mutagenesis’ experiments and(ii) optimized for expression. The program ’reverse-translates’ protein sequences into degenerated DNA sequences, generates a map of potential restriction sites and locates sequence positions where unique restriction sites can be accommodated. The nucleic acid sequence is then ’refined’ according to a specific codon usage to remove any degeneration. Unique restriction sites, if potentially present, can be ’forced’ into the degenerated nucleic acid sequence by using ’priority codes’ assigned to different restriction sequences. 1, record 8, English, - synthetic%20gene
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 OBS
SeqAnalRef. Sequence Analysis Bibliographic Reference Data Bank. Release: 67.0 / February 1996 in Internet at the address mentioned in b. 2, record 8, English, - synthetic%20gene
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Biochimie
- Génétique
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- gène synthétique
1, record 8, French, g%C3%A8ne%20synth%C3%A9tique
correct, masculine noun
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
Record 8, Synonyms, French
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 CONT
[...] les chimistes ont déjà créé des molécules capables de s'assembler et de se répliquer elles-mêmes - et de nouveaux types de microorganismes, totalement différents de ceux qui existent aujourd'hui. Ceux-ci intégreront des gènes synthétiques et seront améliorés par sélection accélérée, selon le principe des mécanismes naturels de l'évolution. 1, record 8, French, - g%C3%A8ne%20synth%C3%A9tique
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
Record 9 - internal organization data 1993-08-06
Record 9, English
Record 9, Subject field(s)
- System Names
- Information Processing (Informatics)
- Operating Systems (Software)
Record 9, Main entry term, English
- Message Processing System
1, record 9, English, Message%20Processing%20System
correct
Record 9, Abbreviations, English
Record 9, Synonyms, English
Record 9, Textual support, English
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 CONT
MEL Message Processing Systems are way ahead of anything currently in service... Utilising distributed computer hardware and realtime modular software, the MEB BA 1225 System provides forces with the rapid, secure and accurate control of the routing, processing and distribution of telegraphic messages or data. 1, record 9, English, - Message%20Processing%20System
Record 9, French
Record 9, Domaine(s)
- Noms de systèmes
- Traitement de l'information (Informatique)
- Systèmes d'exploitation (Logiciels)
Record 9, Main entry term, French
- système de traitement de message
1, record 9, French, syst%C3%A8me%20de%20traitement%20de%20message
masculine noun
Record 9, Abbreviations, French
Record 9, Synonyms, French
Record 9, Textual support, French
Record 9, Spanish
Record 9, Textual support, Spanish
Record 10 - internal organization data 1989-08-24
Record 10, English
Record 10, Subject field(s)
- Artificial Intelligence
Record 10, Main entry term, English
- voting system
1, record 10, English, voting%20system
correct
Record 10, Abbreviations, English
Record 10, Synonyms, English
- voting logic system 1, record 10, English, voting%20logic%20system
correct
- voting computer 1, record 10, English, voting%20computer
correct
- voted multiprocessor 1, record 10, English, voted%20multiprocessor
correct
Record 10, Textual support, English
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A computer system designed at Carnegie Mellon University, to provide reliable real-time computing with software transparency to the fault-tolerant aspects. The basic design is modular, and it includes power distribution so that parts of the system can be serviced while the rest of the system is in operation(Fig. 10. 21). The processors are each DEC LSI-11s with voting logic which votes on all processor accesses to the bus. 1, record 10, English, - voting%20system
Record 10, French
Record 10, Domaine(s)
- Intelligence artificielle
Record 10, Main entry term, French
- ordinateur à logique majoritaire
1, record 10, French, ordinateur%20%C3%A0%20logique%20majoritaire
proposal, masculine noun
Record 10, Abbreviations, French
Record 10, Synonyms, French
- système multiprocesseur électif 1, record 10, French, syst%C3%A8me%20multiprocesseur%20%C3%A9lectif
proposal, masculine noun
Record 10, Textual support, French
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Voir "logique majoritaire", "électeur", "élection", et opération majoritaire. 1, record 10, French, - ordinateur%20%C3%A0%20logique%20majoritaire
Record 10, Spanish
Record 10, Textual support, Spanish
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