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NUMERICAL RATING [15 records]

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Record 1 2014-12-08

English

Subject field(s)
  • Building Insulation and Acoustical Design
  • Acoustics (Physics)
CONT

Insulation... of airborne sound provided by a barrier is usually expressed as its sound transmission class STC. For a specific construction, STC is determined from a sound-transmission loss curve obtained from a standardized test of a large-scale specimen in a recognized laboratory. This curve is compared with a standard contour, and a numerical rating is assigned to the specimen....

French

Domaine(s)
  • Isolation et acoustique architecturale
  • Acoustique (Physique)
OBS

Ne pas confondre avec «isolation des bruits aériens», terme qui s'applique aux techniques mises en œuvre pour former obstacle au bruit, alors que «l'isolement» est un résultat quantifiable obtenu grâce à ces techniques.

Spanish

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Record 2 2014-03-28

English

Subject field(s)
  • Fire Regulations
  • Fire-Fighting and Rescue Equipment
CONT

When an extinguishing agent is determined to be safe and effective for use on a combustible metal, the application instructions are included on the fireplace of the extinguisher, although no numerical rating is given... Class D agents cannot be given a multipurpose rating for use on other classes of fire.

Key term(s)
  • multi-purpose rating

French

Domaine(s)
  • Réglementation (Sécurité incendie)
  • Matériel de secours et de lutte (incendies)
CONT

Lorsqu'un agent extincteur est jugé sûr et efficace sur un feu de métal combustible, des instructions sur l'application sont données sur la plaque signalétique de l'extincteur, mais sans aucune cote numérique [...] Les agents extincteurs pour feux de classe D ne peuvent pas recevoir une cote polyvalente pour utilisation sur d'autres classes de feux.

Spanish

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Record 3 2013-04-29

English

Subject field(s)
  • Numerical Analysis (Mathematics)
  • Brush, Prairie and Forest Fires
DEF

A numerical rating of the average moisture content of loosely compacted organic layers of moderate depth.

OBS

This code indicates fuel consumption in moderate duff layers and medium-sized woody material.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Analyse numérique (Mathématiques)
  • Incendies de végétation
DEF

Cote numérique de la teneur en humidité de l'humus.

Spanish

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Record 4 2005-05-03

English

Subject field(s)
  • Pre-Fire Planning
  • Brush, Prairie and Forest Fires
CONT

Daily Severity Rating-A numerical measure, based on the Fire Weather Index(FWI), specifically designed for averaging, either for any desired period of time(e. g. week, month, year) at a single fire weather station or spatially over a number of stations. The FWI itself, on the other hand, is not considered suitable for averaging, and should be used as its single daily value only. The DSR averaged over a whole fire season is termed the Seasonal Severity Rating(SSR) which can be used as an objective measure for comparing fire weather severity from one season to the next, or the fire climate of one region with another.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Prévision des incendies
  • Incendies de végétation
DEF

Moyenne de l'Indice journalier de sévérité pour toute la saison des incendies.

OBS

Il peut être calculé pour une station ou une région. Cet indice est considéré comme un critère objectif de comparaison des saisons ou des régions quant à la gravité des conditions météorologiques relativement aux incendies.

Spanish

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Record 5 2005-04-13

English

Subject field(s)
  • Numerical Analysis (Mathematics)
  • Brush, Prairie and Forest Fires
DEF

A numerical rating of the total amount of fuel available for combustion that combines DMC [Duff Moisture Code] and DC [Drought Code].

OBS

[Buildup index is] referred to as the Adjusted Duff Moisture Code or ADMC between 1969 and 1975.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Analyse numérique (Mathématiques)
  • Incendies de végétation
DEF

Cote numérique de la quantité totale de matière forestière disponible pour la combustion qui combine l'IHHd'humidité de l'humus et l'ISde sécheresse.

Spanish

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Record 6 2005-03-09

English

Subject field(s)
  • Numerical Analysis (Mathematics)
  • Combustion and Fuels (Fireplaces)
  • Fire Prevention
  • Brush, Prairie and Forest Fires
DEF

A numerical rating of the moisture content of litter and other cured fine fuels.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Analyse numérique (Mathématiques)
  • Combustion et combustibles (Foyers)
  • Prévention des incendies
  • Incendies de végétation
DEF

Valeur numérique de la teneur en humidité de la litière ou autres débris forestiers à dessèchement rapide; sert généralement à indiquer la facilité avec laquelle les feux peuvent s'allumer.

Spanish

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Record 7 2005-03-09

English

Subject field(s)
  • Numerical Analysis (Mathematics)
  • Pre-Fire Planning
  • Brush, Prairie and Forest Fires
DEF

A numerical rating of the expected rate of fire spread [that] combines the effects of wind and the Fine Fuel Moisture Code on rate of spread without the influence of variable quantities of fuel.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Analyse numérique (Mathématiques)
  • Prévision des incendies
  • Incendies de végétation
DEF

Évaluation numérique du taux prévu de propagation du feu [qui] combine les effets du vent et de l'indice du combustible léger sur le taux de propagation sans l'influence de quantités variables de combustible.

Spanish

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Record 8 - external organization data 2004-12-16

English

Subject field(s)
  • Translation (General)
  • Nuclear Power Stations
  • Compartment - Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission
CONT

Some felt that licensees with a history of poor compliance should immediately pay more while others felt that organizations with excellent compliance records(supported by internal safety programs and recognized certification such as ISO 9000) should be given a lower numerical compliance rating, thereby reducing their overall fee payment.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Traduction (Généralités)
  • Centrales nucléaires
  • Tiroir - Commission canadienne de sûreté nucléaire

Spanish

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Record 9 - external organization data 2004-12-16

English

Subject field(s)
  • Nuclear Plant Safety
  • Compartment - Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission
CONT

Some felt that licensees with a history of poor compliance should immediately pay more while others felt that organizations with excellent compliance records(supported by internal safety programs and recognized certification such as ISO 9000) should be given a lower numerical compliance rating, thereby reducing their overall fee payment.

Key term(s)
  • internal safety programme

French

Domaine(s)
  • Sûreté des centrales nucléaires
  • Tiroir - Commission canadienne de sûreté nucléaire
CONT

Certains croyaient que les titulaires ayant contrevenu aux exigences réglementaires par le passé devraient immédiatement verser des droits plus élevés, tandis que d'autres étaient d'avis que les organisations dont le dossier de conformité est excellent (on pense aux programmes de sûreté interne et aux certifications reconnues comme ISO 9000) devraient se voir attribuer une meilleure cote, ce qui réduirait le montant global des droits qu'ils doivent verser.

Spanish

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Record 10 - external organization data 2004-12-16

English

Subject field(s)
  • Official Documents
  • Nuclear Power Stations
  • Compartment - Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission
CONT

Some felt that licensees with a history of poor compliance should immediately pay more while others felt that organizations with excellent compliance records(supported by internal safety programs and recognized certification such as ISO 9000) should be given a lower numerical compliance rating, thereby reducing their overall fee payment.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Documents officiels
  • Centrales nucléaires
  • Tiroir - Commission canadienne de sûreté nucléaire
CONT

Certains croyaient que les titulaires ayant contrevenu aux exigences réglementaires par le passé devraient immédiatement verser des droits plus élevés, tandis que d'autres étaient d'avis que les organisations dont le dossier de conformité est excellent (on pense aux programmes de sûreté interne et aux certifications reconnues comme ISO 9000) devraient se voir attribuer une meilleure cote, ce qui réduirait le montant global des droits qu'ils doivent verser.

Spanish

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Record 11 2002-01-11

English

Subject field(s)
  • Engineering Tests and Reliability
  • Lithography, Offset Printing and Collotype
DEF

A pick resistance test using wax.

OBS

It uses a series of hard-resin, non-oily waxes which are graded in adhesive powers and which are pulled from the surface of the test paper, the highest numbered wax in the series which does not disturb the surface of the paper is the numerical rating of pick resistance. This test is generally discredited for use on coated papers.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Fiabilité, contrôle et essais (Ingénierie)
  • Lithographie, offset et phototypie

Spanish

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Record 12 1999-07-09

English

Subject field(s)
  • Brush, Prairie and Forest Fires
  • Pre-Fire Planning
  • Scientific Measurements and Analyses
DEF

A numerical rating for specific fuel types, indicating the relative probability of fires starting and spreading, and the probable degree of difficulty in controlling them.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Incendies de végétation
  • Prévision des incendies
  • Mesures et analyse (Sciences)
DEF

Cote numérique exprimant la probabilité que des incendies prennent naissance et se développent dans certains types de combustibles et la difficulté probable de maîtriser ces incendies.

Spanish

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Record 13 1998-09-15

English

Subject field(s)
  • Glues and Adhesives (Industries)
  • Paper Manufacturing Processes
DEF

... a series of hard-resin, non-oily waxes which are graded in adhesive powers and which are pulled from the surface of the test paper; the highest numbered wax in the series which does not disturb the surface of the paper is the numerical rating of pick resistance.

Key term(s)
  • Dennison waxes

French

Domaine(s)
  • Colles et adhésifs (Industries)
  • Fabrication du papier
DEF

Série de résines de pouvoir d'adhésivité croissant (de 2 à 32). La résistance de la surface des papiers est classifiée par le plus haut numéro de la cire qui n'affecte pas la surface.

Spanish

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Record 14 1997-01-29

English

Subject field(s)
  • Coins and Bank Notes
  • Numismatics
  • Coining
DEF

An unofficial absolute rarity rating scheme that indicates the number of expected examples of a coin(by denomination and date) to exist in "original gem uncirculated(65) or better" condition, according to the Sheldon Numerical Scale.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Pièces de monnaie et billets de banque
  • Numismatique
  • Monnayage

Spanish

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Record 15 1980-07-11

English

Subject field(s)
  • Photography
OBS

A numerical expression of the sensitivity of photographic emulsions to light for normal conditions of exposure and development. Arithmetic and logarithmic scales are used to tabulate these standards. North American film manufacturers use the arithmetic method developed by the American Standards Association(ASA), and European manufacturers use the logarithmic system developed by the German Industry Standards Committee(DIN). ASA numbers 1 to 1, 000 equal 0 to 30 ° DIN; e. g., a medium speed film has a rating of ASA 125 or 22 ° DIN.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Photographie
OBS

Expression numérique de la sensibilité à la lumière des émulsions photographiques dans des conditions normales d'exposition et de développement. Les fabricants américains utilisent le système arithmétique de l'American Standards Association (ASA) tandis que les fabricants européens utilisent souvent le système logarithmique DIN (Deutsche Industrie Normen).

Spanish

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