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THRESHOLD DETECTOR [9 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2016-11-23
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Scientific Instruments
- Atomic Physics
- Nuclear Physics
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- threshold detector
1, record 1, English, threshold%20detector
correct, standardized
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A detector [used] to trace neutron radiation above a certain energy value(threshold energy). 2, record 1, English, - threshold%20detector
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
threshold detector : term standardized by ISO in 1997. 3, record 1, English, - threshold%20detector
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
threshold detector : term extracted from the “Glossaire de l'énergie nucléaire” and reproduced with permission of the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development. 3, record 1, English, - threshold%20detector
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Instruments scientifiques
- Physique atomique
- Physique nucléaire
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- détecteur à seuil
1, record 1, French, d%C3%A9tecteur%20%C3%A0%20seuil
correct, masculine noun, standardized
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Détecteur utilisé pour déterminer le rayonnement neutronique au-delà d'une valeur d'énergie spécifiée (seuil d'énergie). 2, record 1, French, - d%C3%A9tecteur%20%C3%A0%20seuil
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
détecteur à seuil : terme normalisé par l'ISO en 1997. 3, record 1, French, - d%C3%A9tecteur%20%C3%A0%20seuil
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
détecteur à seuil : terme extrait du «Glossaire de l’énergie nucléaire» et reproduit avec l’autorisation de l’Organisation de coopération et de développement économiques. 3, record 1, French, - d%C3%A9tecteur%20%C3%A0%20seuil
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2011-09-26
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Analytical Chemistry
- Radiological Physics (Theory and Application)
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- energy spectroscopy
1, record 2, English, energy%20spectroscopy
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Energy spectroscopy. For energy analysis the output current pulse from a PMT [photomultiplier tube] or from a semiconductor detector is often applied to a charge-sensitive preamplifier. The preamplifier produces a voltage pulse with a peak amplitude that is proportional to the total charge in the current pulse, which is proportional to the energy absorbed from the incident radiation. Amplifiers and filters are used to expand the range of the peak amplitude and to shape the signal from the preamplifier, a process that maximizes the signal-to-noise ratio for the system. For energy analysis the peak amplitude of the shaped pulse represents the information of interest. Discriminators and single-channel analyzers(SCA) can be used, following the signal shaping system, to determine the presence of certain energies of detected radiation. A discriminator produces an output logic pulse if it's input signal exceeds a preset threshold level. An SCA produces an output logic pulse if the peak amplitude of it's input signal falls within the energy window that is established with two preset threshold levels. 1, record 2, English, - energy%20spectroscopy
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Chimie analytique
- Physique radiologique et applications
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- spectroscopie d’énergie
1, record 2, French, spectroscopie%20d%26rsquo%3B%C3%A9nergie
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
[Dans un détecteur fonctionnant en impulsion] La mesure de la hauteur d’impulsion fournit […] l’information énergie puisque celle-ci est proportionnelle aux charges créées dans le détecteur. Ce mode de fonctionnement est utilisé en spectroscopie d’énergie. 1, record 2, French, - spectroscopie%20d%26rsquo%3B%C3%A9nergie
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2010-03-01
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Analytical Chemistry
- Radiological Physics (Theory and Application)
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- total neutron counting
1, record 3, English, total%20neutron%20counting
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Total neutron counting accepts all pulses arising from neutron reactions(events) in the sensitive volume of a detector. No attempt is made to isolate events that occur nearly simultaneously as is done in coincidence counting... All detector events producing an amplifier output pulse with an amplitude greater than a threshold set by the integral discriminator are counted for a set time in a scaler. 1, record 3, English, - total%20neutron%20counting
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Chimie analytique
- Physique radiologique et applications
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- comptage neutronique total
1, record 3, French, comptage%20neutronique%20total
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Détection de l'ensemble des neutrons émis par [un] contaminant indépendamment de leur origine : fissions spontanées, réactions ([alpha], n) [...] 1, record 3, French, - comptage%20neutronique%20total
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2008-03-18
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Flight Instruments and Equipment (Aeroindustry)
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- gust detector 1, record 4, English, gust%20detector
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
- gust level detector 1, record 4, English, gust%20level%20detector
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The output from negative gust detector is applied to level detectors... respectively designated as a 6-knot gust detector and a 16-knot gust detector. Each of the gust level detectors, in response to its threshold being exceeded, develops a logic level output to an associated gust bias switching logic circuitry which switches in a gust bias to ultimately subtract from the angle-of-attack reference employed in the autothrottle system. 1, record 4, English, - gust%20detector
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Instruments et équipement de bord (Constructions aéronautiques)
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- détecteur de rafales
1, record 4, French, d%C3%A9tecteur%20de%20rafales
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 2003-06-25
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Audio Technology
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- sound energy density level
1, record 5, English, sound%20energy%20density%20level
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
- energy density level 2, record 5, English, energy%20density%20level
correct
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The detector unit has selectable energy density threshold level, and at a selected energy density level, it is capable of establishing whether the energy density at the desired target point is above or below the preset threshold level. 2, record 5, English, - sound%20energy%20density%20level
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Électroacoustique
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- niveau d'énergie volumique acoustique
1, record 5, French, niveau%20d%27%C3%A9nergie%20volumique%20acoustique
correct, masculine noun, standardized
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
- niveau de densité d'énergie 1, record 5, French, niveau%20de%20densit%C3%A9%20d%27%C3%A9nergie
correct, masculine noun, standardized
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Dix fois le logarithme décimal du rapport d'une énergie volumique acoustique à l'énergie volumique acoustique de référence (1pJ/m³). Il s'exprime en décibels. 1, record 5, French, - niveau%20d%27%C3%A9nergie%20volumique%20acoustique
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
niveau d'énergie volumique acoustique; niveau de densité d'énergie : termes et définition normalisés par l'AFNOR et reproduits avec son autorisation. 2, record 5, French, - niveau%20d%27%C3%A9nergie%20volumique%20acoustique
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 2003-02-26
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Electrical Measuring Equipment
- Measurements of Electricity
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- under-voltage detector
1, record 6, English, under%2Dvoltage%20detector
correct
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
- UVD 1, record 6, English, UVD
correct
Record 6, Synonyms, English
- under voltage detector 2, record 6, English, under%20voltage%20detector
correct
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The LMS33460 is an under voltage detector with a 3. 0V threshold and extremely low power consumption. [It] is specifically designed to accurately monitor power supplies. It is especially suited to battery powered systems where low quiescent current and small size are required. 2, record 6, English, - under%2Dvoltage%20detector
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Appareils de mesures (Électricité)
- Mesures de grandeurs électriques
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- détecteur de sous-tension
1, record 6, French, d%C3%A9tecteur%20de%20sous%2Dtension
masculine 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 2002-02-28
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Scientific Instruments
- Recording and Control Instrumentation
- Security Devices
- Air Pollution
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- detector
1, record 7, English, detector
correct
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 DEF
[A] device or [a] substance that indicates the presence of a phenomenon without necessarily providing a value of an associated quantity. Examples: a) halogen leak detector; b) litmus paper. [term and definition approved by ISO, by the International Bureau of Weights and Measures (BIPM), by the International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC), by the International Organization of Legal Metrology (OIML), and others.] 2, record 7, English, - detector
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
1. An indication may be produced only when the value of the quantity reaches a threshold, sometimes called the detection limit of the detector. 2. In some fields the term "detector" is used for the concept of "sensor". 2, record 7, English, - detector
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Do not confuse the three terms "detector", "sensor" and "monitor." A detector (in French: "détecteur") is used to detect the presence of anything liable to escape observation, to indicate any deviation from normal conditions, or the like; a sensor (in French: "capteur") gives a signal for the detection or measurement of a physical property to which it responds, it is a part of a detector; a monitor (in French: "appareil de surveillance en continu") measures or tests at intervals, especially for the purpose of regulation or control. 3, record 7, English, - detector
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Instruments scientifiques
- Appareils de contrôle et d'enregistrement
- Dispositifs de sécurité
- Pollution de l'air
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- détecteur
1, record 7, French, d%C3%A9tecteur
correct, masculine noun, standardized
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Dispositif ou substance qui indique la présence d'un phénomène sans nécessairement fournir une valeur d'une grandeur associée. Exemples : a) détecteur de fuite à halogène; b) papier au tournesol. [terme et définition entérinés, entre autres, par l'ISO, par le Bureau international des poids et mesures (BIPM), par la Commission électrotechnique internationale (CEI) et par l'Organisation internationale de métrologie légale (OIML). 2, record 7, French, - d%C3%A9tecteur
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
1. On peut n'avoir une indication que si la valeur de la grandeur atteint un seuil donné, parfois appelé seuil de détection du détecteur. 2. Dans certains domaines, le terme «détecteur» est utilisé pour le concept de «capteur». 2, record 7, French, - d%C3%A9tecteur
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Ne pas confondre les termes «détecteur», «capteur» et «appareil de surveillance (en continu)» (en médecine : «moniteur»). Un détecteur (en anglais : «detector») décèle, révèle la présence d'un corps, d'un phénomène caché (gaz, radiation, phénomène électrique, vibration, etc.); un capteur constitue l'élément sensible d'un détecteur qui permet de traduire un phénomène physique, chimique ou biologique en une grandeur mesurable, en le représentant sous la forme d'un signal (généralement électrique); un appareil de surveillance en continu (moniteur, en médecine, en anglais : «monitor») effectue, comme son nom l'indique, des mesures en continu à des périodes données. 3, record 7, French, - d%C3%A9tecteur
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 3 OBS
détecteur : terme normalisé par l'AFNOR. 4, record 7, French, - d%C3%A9tecteur
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Instrumentos científicos
- Instrumentos de control y registro
- Dispositivos de seguridad
- Contaminación del aire
Record 7, Main entry term, Spanish
- detector
1, record 7, Spanish, detector
correct, masculine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 7, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record 8 - internal organization data 1998-07-13
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- Measuring Instruments
- Metrology and Units of Measure
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- detection limit
1, record 8, English, detection%20limit
correct
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
Record 8, Synonyms, English
- detection limit of the detector 1, record 8, English, detection%20limit%20of%20the%20detector
Record 8, Textual support, English
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 CONT
An indication may be produced only when the value of the quantity reaches a threshold, sometimes called the detection limit of the detector. 1, record 8, English, - detection%20limit
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 OBS
detector: Device or substance that indicates the presence of a phenomenon without necessarily providing a value of an associated quantity. Examples: a) halogen leak detector; b) litmus paper. 1, record 8, English, - detection%20limit
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Appareils de mesure
- Unités de mesure et métrologie
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- seuil de détection
1, record 8, French, seuil%20de%20d%C3%A9tection
correct, masculine noun
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
Record 8, Synonyms, French
- seuil de détection du détecteur 1, record 8, French, seuil%20de%20d%C3%A9tection%20du%20d%C3%A9tecteur
masculine noun
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 CONT
On peut n'avoir une indication que si la valeur de la grandeur atteint un seuil donné, parfois appelé seuil de détection du détecteur. 1, record 8, French, - seuil%20de%20d%C3%A9tection
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 OBS
detecteur : Dispositif ou substance qui indique la présence d'un phénomène sans nécessairement fournir une valeur d'une grandeur associée. Exemples : a) détecteur de fuite à halogène; b) papier au tournesol. 1, record 8, French, - seuil%20de%20d%C3%A9tection
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
Record 9 - internal organization data 1989-05-18
Record 9, English
Record 9, Subject field(s)
- Radar, Radio Guidance and Goniometry
Record 9, Main entry term, English
- median detector
1, record 9, English, median%20detector
correct
Record 9, Abbreviations, English
Record 9, Synonyms, English
Record 9, Textual support, English
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A detector that finds the median of the input data set and compares this against a threshold to determine the presence or absence of a target. 1, record 9, English, - median%20detector
Record 9, French
Record 9, Domaine(s)
- Radar, radioguidage et radiogoniométrie
Record 9, Main entry term, French
- détecteur médian
1, record 9, French, d%C3%A9tecteur%20m%C3%A9dian
correct, masculine noun
Record 9, Abbreviations, French
Record 9, Synonyms, French
Record 9, Textual support, French
Record 9, Spanish
Record 9, Textual support, Spanish
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