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MODULAR ELEMENT [8 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2019-12-17
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Tolerances and Modular Co-ordination (Construction)
- Plans and Specifications (Construction)
- Architectural Design
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- modular element
1, record 1, English, modular%20element
correct, standardized
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
A functional part of a building, constructed from building materials or building components, whose coordinating sizes are modular. 2, record 1, English, - modular%20element
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
modular element : designation standardized by ISO. 2, record 1, English, - modular%20element
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Calcul, tolérances et modulation (Construction)
- Devis, cahiers des charges et plans (Construction)
- Conception architecturale
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- ouvrage modulaire
1, record 1, French, ouvrage%20modulaire
correct, masculine noun, standardized
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Partie fonctionnelle d'une construction, faite de matériaux ou de composants de construction, dont les dimensions de coordination sont modulaires. 2, record 1, French, - ouvrage%20modulaire
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
ouvrage modulaire : désignation normalisée par l'ISO. 2, record 1, French, - ouvrage%20modulaire
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Cálculo, tolerancia y modulación (Construcción)
- Planos y pliegos de condiciones (Construcción)
- Diseño arquitectónico
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- elemento modular
1, record 1, Spanish, elemento%20modular
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Unidad del sistema que, repitiéndose a sí misma, configura la división del espacio. 1, record 1, Spanish, - elemento%20modular
Record 2 - internal organization data 2019-11-26
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Tolerances and Modular Co-ordination (Construction)
- Plans and Specifications (Construction)
- Architectural Design
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- modular axis
1, record 2, English, modular%20axis
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A line in a modular grid, which defines the position in plan of a main load-bearing element... 2, record 2, English, - modular%20axis
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
... for example, [a] wall [or a] row of columns ... 2, record 2, English, - modular%20axis
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
modular axis: designation standardized by ISO in the 1791 standard published in 1973 but not included in the 1983 version. 3, record 2, English, - modular%20axis
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Calcul, tolérances et modulation (Construction)
- Devis, cahiers des charges et plans (Construction)
- Conception architecturale
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- axe modulaire
1, record 2, French, axe%20modulaire
masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Ligne du quadrillage modulaire qui définit sur le plan la position d'un ouvrage porteur principal [...] 1, record 2, French, - axe%20modulaire
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
[...] par exemple : mur, rangée de poteaux [...] 1, record 2, French, - axe%20modulaire
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
axe modulaire : désignation normalisée par l'ISO dans la norme 1791 de 1973, mais non reprise dans l'édition de 1983. 2, record 2, French, - axe%20modulaire
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Cálculo, tolerancia y modulación (Construcción)
- Planos y pliegos de condiciones (Construcción)
- Diseño arquitectónico
Record 2, Main entry term, Spanish
- eje modular
1, record 2, Spanish, eje%20modular
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 2, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
El maestro bretón articulaba el espacio de la capilla mayor en torno al crucero, único tramo cuadrado del templo que servía de eje modular al mismo. 1, record 2, Spanish, - eje%20modular
Record 3 - internal organization data 2011-12-22
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Nuclear Fission Reactors
- Nuclear Power Stations
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- fuel element spacer grid
1, record 3, English, fuel%20element%20spacer%20grid
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The present invention relates to a modular nuclear fuel element, which can be adapted by an assembly system allowing it to be used in different nuclear power plants with horizontal and vertical cooling channels. The module is a cluster of parallel fuel rods mounted as circular concentric crowns and supported by a structural system. It has a single diameter fuel rod array where the ratio of the heat transfer area to the transverse rod area is higher than 330. It also has self-supporting fuel element spacer grids, which are collapsible sheaths attached to them with fewer than 13 welded end stoppers. 2, record 3, English, - fuel%20element%20spacer%20grid
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Réacteurs nucléaires de fission
- Centrales nucléaires
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- grille de maintien des éléments combustibles
1, record 3, French, grille%20de%20maintien%20des%20%C3%A9l%C3%A9ments%20combustibles
correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
- grille de maintien du combustible 2, record 3, French, grille%20de%20maintien%20du%20combustible
correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2010-12-16
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Printed Circuits and Microelectronics
- Life Cycle (Informatics)
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- CAD/CAM service
1, record 4, English, CAD%2FCAM%20service
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, 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 4, English, - CAD%2FCAM%20service
Record 4, Key term(s)
- computer-aided design/computer-aided manufacturing service
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Circuits imprimés et micro-électronique
- Cycle de vie (Informatique)
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- service CAO/FAO
1, record 4, French, service%20CAO%2FFAO
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 2010-04-20
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Genetics
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- Rev Responsive Element
1, record 5, English, Rev%20Responsive%20Element
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
- RRE 1, record 5, English, RRE
correct
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The interaction of the HIV-1 Rev protein with its target, the Rev responsive element(RRE). The Rev regulatory protein of HIV Rev is modular protein with a N-terminal RNA binding motif and near C-terminal activation domain. 1, record 5, English, - Rev%20Responsive%20Element
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Génétique
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- séquence REE
1, record 5, French, s%C3%A9quence%20REE
correct, feminine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Chaque étape du cycle viral peut constituer une cible d'intervention antivirale. Les agent antiviraux en évaluation dans le monde sont: CD4 soluble, anticorps anti-Env intracellulaires ou secrétés, ribozymes, anticorps intracellulaires antiscriptase inverse (anti-RTase) IFN, leurres de séquence TAR, cible de TAT, inhibiteurs transdominants de TAT, leurres de la séquence RRE de réponse à REV, ARN antisens, inhibiteurs transdominants GAG, CD4 intracellulaires, anticorps anti-ENV "suicide-induit". 1, record 5, French, - s%C3%A9quence%20REE
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 2005-06-03
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Radio Transmission and Reception
- Internet and Telematics
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- radio network controller
1, record 6, English, radio%20network%20controller
correct
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Equipment that performs radio access and link maintenance functions. 3, record 6, English, - radio%20network%20controller
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The Radio Network Controller(RNC) is a key network element in emerging third-generation(3G) wireless networks. Today's RNCs are largely designed using vendor proprietary hardware and software. However, the growing momentum towards modular networks and systems is driving an industry transition to standards-based silicon and subsystem elements in RNC system design. 2, record 6, English, - radio%20network%20controller
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 2 OBS
It interfaces with the core network and the control of radio transmitters/receivers. 3, record 6, English, - radio%20network%20controller
Record 6, Key term(s)
- radio-network controller
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Émission et réception radio
- Internet et télématique
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- contrôleur de réseau de radiocommunication
1, record 6, French, contr%C3%B4leur%20de%20r%C3%A9seau%20de%20radiocommunication
proposal, masculine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Radiotransmisión y radiorrecepción
- Internet y telemática
Record 6, Main entry term, Spanish
- controlador de red de radio
1, record 6, Spanish, controlador%20de%20red%20de%20radio
correct, masculine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 6, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 CONT
El controlador de red de radio (RNC) alberga funciones para supervisar la red de radio -el nodo establece y desconecta conexiones, gestiona la transferencia intercelular (handover) y controla la potencia de transmisión-, y para gestionar los recursos de radio. 3, record 6, Spanish, - controlador%20de%20red%20de%20radio
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
No se ha propuesto aún una sigla equivalente, por lo que generalmente se da el término en español manteniendo la sigla en inglés. 4, record 6, Spanish, - controlador%20de%20red%20de%20radio
Record 7 - internal organization data 2002-01-03
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Orbital Stations
- Research Experiments in Space
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- materials sciences laboratory
1, record 7, English, materials%20sciences%20laboratory
correct, officially approved
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
- MSL 2, record 7, English, MSL
correct, officially approved
Record 7, Synonyms, English
- material science laboratory 3, record 7, English, material%20science%20laboratory
correct
- MSL 3, record 7, English, MSL
correct
- MSL 3, record 7, English, MSL
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The Material Science Laboratory(MSL) offers a multi-user capability to support scientific research in solidification physics, crystal growth with semi-conductors, measurement of thermophysical properties and the physics of liquid states. MSL occupies about half of an ISPR [International Standard Payload Rack] in the US Lab, and one ISPR in the Columbus Laboratory. The two MSL versions are identical except for minor rack interface differences. Each MSL comprises a core element consisting of a sealed process chamber in which interchangeable furnace inserts are hosted. These inserts process the samples. The sample cartridges are manually loaded into one of the furnaces. The furnace can be moved over the sample cartridge to displace the thermal gradients. Diagnostic systems provide scientific data on the facility and sample cartridge during operations. As the furnaces are modular, they can be upgraded or replaced according to utilisation needs. Additional MSL units complete the accommodation and operational interfaces to the laboratory. 4, record 7, English, - materials%20sciences%20laboratory
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 2 CONT
The MSL will be developed in two versions: Facility 1, to be accommodated within the US Laboratory Module of the International Space Station; and Facility 2, to be accommodated on board the European Columbus Laboratory. These two facilities are very similar to each other; the main differences being that the US Laboratory version of MSL is accommodated inside the NASA Materials Science Research Rack. This rack is equipped with the Active Rack Isolation System ARIS, which provides a modicum of isolation from microgravity disturbances. 5, record 7, English, - materials%20sciences%20laboratory
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
materials sciences laboratory; MSL: term and abbreviation officially approved by the International Space Station official approval Group (ISSOAG). 6, record 7, English, - materials%20sciences%20laboratory
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 PHR
Materials science laboratory electromagnetic levitator (MSL-EML). 6, record 7, English, - materials%20sciences%20laboratory
Record 7, Key term(s)
- material sciences laboratory
- materials science laboratory
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Stations orbitales
- Travaux de recherche dans l'espace
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- laboratoire de sciences des matériaux
1, record 7, French, laboratoire%20de%20sciences%20des%20mat%C3%A9riaux
correct, masculine noun, officially approved
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
- MSL 2, record 7, French, MSL
correct, masculine noun, officially approved
Record 7, Synonyms, French
- laboratoire en science des matériaux 3, record 7, French, laboratoire%20en%20science%20des%20mat%C3%A9riaux
masculine noun
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 CONT
[Le] Materials Science Laboratory (MSL) [est] destiné à l'étude de phénomènes de coagulation en microgravité, des propriétés thermiques et physiques des matériaux et de la croissance des cristaux. 4, record 7, French, - laboratoire%20de%20sciences%20des%20mat%C3%A9riaux
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
laboratoire de sciences des matériaux; MSL : terme et abréviation uniformisés par le Groupe de travail de la terminologie de la Station spatiale internationale (GTTSSI). 5, record 7, French, - laboratoire%20de%20sciences%20des%20mat%C3%A9riaux
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record 8 - internal organization data 1989-07-23
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- Artificial Intelligence
- Software
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- triple modular redundancy
1, record 8, English, triple%20modular%20redundancy
correct
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
- TMR 1, record 8, English, TMR
correct
Record 8, Synonyms, English
Record 8, Textual support, English
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 CONT
... a system that incorporates three or more identical units with the same input can be used to correct errors by choosing the output that a majority of the modules agree on. In the simplest case, three modules are needed where two of the modules are redundant. Von Neumann also proposed that the proper output be chosen by a majority element or organ(as he called it), as discussed in an earlier chapter. This element has an output that agrees with the majority of inputs, and this system(is) called triple modular redundancy(TMR). 1, record 8, English, - triple%20modular%20redundancy
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Intelligence artificielle
- Logiciels
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- redondance trimodulaire
1, record 8, French, redondance%20trimodulaire
proposal, feminine noun
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
Record 8, Synonyms, French
- redondance TMR 1, record 8, French, redondance%20TMR
proposal, feminine noun
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
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