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THERMAL BAND [6 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2007-03-17
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Space Exploration Equipment and Tools
- Spacecraft
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- thermal control
1, record 1, English, thermal%20control
correct, officially approved
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The RADARSAT-2 satellite ... consists of a Bus Module and a Payload Module [...] The RADARSAT-2 bus consists of elements that provide general support functions such as ... thermal control ... 2, record 1, English, - thermal%20control
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The thermal control subsystem is a key system on which the successful performance of the spacecraft ultimately depends. Electronics equipment must operate within a relatively narrow temperature band if proper functioning is to be achieved and thermal failure avoided. This operating temperature range must be maintained in a vehicle that will be exposed to extreme temperature gradients. Heat generated internally must also be managed. Typically, satellites will spin to keep any part of the surface from getting too hot or cold. 3, record 1, English, - thermal%20control
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
thermal control: term officially approved by the RADARSAT-2 Terminology Approval Group (RTAG). 4, record 1, English, - thermal%20control
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Équipement et outillage d'exploration spatiale
- Engins spatiaux
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- thermorégulation
1, record 1, French, thermor%C3%A9gulation
correct, feminine noun, officially approved
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- contrôle thermique 2, record 1, French, contr%C3%B4le%20thermique
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Ensemble des techniques passives et actives permettant de maintenir les différentes parties d'un engin spatial dans des gammes spécifiées de température. 3, record 1, French, - thermor%C3%A9gulation
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Le satellite RADARSAT-2 est constitué d'une plate-forme et d'une charge utile. [...] La plate-forme est composée d'éléments qui assurent les fonctions générales de servitude du satellite telles [...] la thermorégulation [...] 4, record 1, French, - thermor%C3%A9gulation
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Le sous-système de thermorégulation est un système essentiel dont dépend au bout du compte la performance du vaisseau spatial. L'équipement électronique doit fonctionner dans une gamme de températures relativement étroites pour obtenir de bons résultats et pour éviter les pannes. Cette fourchette de températures doit être conservée dans un véhicule qui sera exposé à des variations extrêmes de température. Il faut aussi gérer la température produite à l'intérieur du véhicule. De façon traditionnelle, les satellites tournent sur eux-mêmes pour éviter qu'une partie quelconque de leur surface ne devienne trop chaude ou trop froide. 5, record 1, French, - thermor%C3%A9gulation
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
thermorégulation : terme uniformisé par le Groupe de travail de la terminologie de RADARSAT-2 (GTTR). 6, record 1, French, - thermor%C3%A9gulation
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2007-01-31
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Range Measurements (Telecommunications)
- Radar, Radio Guidance and Goniometry
- Satellite Telecommunications
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- thermal band
1, record 2, English, thermal%20band
correct, officially approved
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Thermal band [is] a general term for middle-infrared wavelengths which are transmitted through the atmosphere window at 8-13 micrometers. Occasionally, also used for the windows around 3-6 micrometers. 2, record 2, English, - thermal%20band
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
thermal band : term officially approved by the RADARSAT-2 Terminology Approval Group(RTAG). 3, record 2, English, - thermal%20band
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Mesures à distance (Télécommunications)
- Radar, radioguidage et radiogoniométrie
- Télécommunications par satellite
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- bande thermique
1, record 2, French, bande%20thermique
correct, feminine noun, officially approved
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Bande spectrale de l'infrarouge qui s'étend entre 8 et 14lettre grecque mum, avec une large fenêtre atmosphérique comprise entre 10,5 et 12,5lettre grecque mum. 2, record 2, French, - bande%20thermique
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
bande thermique : terme uniformisé par le Groupe de travail de la terminologie de RADARSAT-2 (GTTR). 3, record 2, French, - bande%20thermique
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Medidas de distancia (Telecomunicaciones)
- Guía radárica, radioguía y radiogoniometría
- Telecomunicaciones por satélite
Record 2, Main entry term, Spanish
- banda térmica
1, record 2, Spanish, banda%20t%C3%A9rmica
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 2, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2004-09-03
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Electronics
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- decade
1, record 3, English, decade
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A group of assembly of 10 units; for example, a decade counter counts 10 in one column, and a decade box inserts resistance quantities in multiples of powers of 10. 1, record 3, English, - decade
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
... in a phase-modulation system, or in a frequency-modulation system with pre-emphasis at 20 dB per decade, operating well above threshold the thermal noise is constant over the whole base band, 2, record 3, English, - decade
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Électronique
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- décade
1, record 3, French, d%C3%A9cade
correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Groupe ou suite de dix objets. 1, record 3, French, - d%C3%A9cade
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
[...] dans le cas d'un système à modulation de phase ou à modulation de fréquence avec préaccentuation de 20 dB par décade, fonctionnant bien au-dessus du seuil, le bruit thermique est constant dans toute la bande de base. 2, record 3, French, - d%C3%A9cade
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Electrónica
Record 3, Main entry term, Spanish
- década
1, record 3, Spanish, d%C3%A9cada
feminine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 3, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2001-11-05
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- System Names
- Optics
- Land Forces
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- Forward observation and reconnaissance thermal imaging system
1, record 4, English, Forward%20observation%20and%20reconnaissance%20thermal%20imaging%20system
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
- Fortis 2, record 4, English, Fortis
correct
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
... the Fortis(Forward observation and reconnaissance thermal imaging system) operates in the 8-12 micron band with selectable fields of view of either 19 X 9 degrees or 4. 1, record 4, English, - Forward%20observation%20and%20reconnaissance%20thermal%20imaging%20system
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Noms de systèmes
- Optique
- Forces terrestres
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- Forward observation and reconnaissance thermal imaging system
1, record 4, French, Forward%20observation%20and%20reconnaissance%20thermal%20imaging%20system
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
- Fortis 2, record 4, French, Fortis
correct
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 1986-02-25
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Scientific Measurements and Analyses
- Thermal Insulation
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- two-dimensional thermal image
1, record 5, English, two%2Ddimensional%20thermal%20image
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Non-measuring Imaging System. This type of instrument is a device which creates a two-dimensional thermal image by receiving the total spectral band radiance from a specific field of view. 1, record 5, English, - two%2Ddimensional%20thermal%20image
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Mesures et analyse (Sciences)
- Isolation thermique
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- image thermique en deux dimensions
1, record 5, French, image%20thermique%20en%20deux%20dimensions
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 1986-02-25
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Scientific Measurements and Analyses
- Thermal Insulation
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- non-measuring imaging system
1, record 6, English, non%2Dmeasuring%20imaging%20system
correct
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Non-measuring Imaging System. This type of instrument is a device which creates a two-dimensional thermal image by receiving the total spectral band radiance from a specific field of view. 1, record 6, English, - non%2Dmeasuring%20imaging%20system
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Mesures et analyse (Sciences)
- Isolation thermique
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- système à tube-image sans fonction isothermique
1, record 6, French, syst%C3%A8me%20%C3%A0%20tube%2Dimage%20sans%20fonction%20isothermique
masculine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
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