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Z LINE [13 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2011-09-27
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Flight Instruments and Equipment (Aeroindustry)
- Aircraft Piloting and Navigation
- Navigation Instruments
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- transfer gyro
1, record 1, English, transfer%20gyro
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The transfer mode should only be used after rapid alignment sequences have been completed in order to reduce the possibilities of initial drift associated with a cold start.... With the transfer gyro properly aligned, calibrated and connected to the platform harness, the transfer command switch on the transfer handle is held depressed for 15 seconds, actuating relays [x, y, z]. The transfer gyro error signal is passed to the azimuth gimbal torque motor which aligns the spin axis of the platform DG [directional gyro] to that of the transfer gyro heading, derived by placing the transfer gyro on the prealigned mount, to the fore and aft line of the A/C [aircraft]. 1, record 1, English, - transfer%20gyro
Record 1, Key term(s)
- transfer gyroscope
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Instruments et équipement de bord (Constructions aéronautiques)
- Pilotage et navigation aérienne
- Instruments de navigation
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- gyroscope de transfert
1, record 1, French, gyroscope%20de%20transfert
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- gyro de transfert 2, record 1, French, gyro%20de%20transfert
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Le mode de transfert ne devrait être utilisé qu'après que les phases de l'alignement rapide ont été complétées afin de réduire les possibilités de dérive initiale associée à un départ à froid. [...] Lorsque le gyroscope de transfert est correctement aligné, calibré et relié [à] la plate-forme, l'interrupteur de commande sur la manette de transfert est tenu poussé pendant 15 secondes pour actionner les relais [x,y,z]. Le signal d'erreur du gyroscope de transfert est passé au moteur couple du cardan azimutal qui aligne l'axe de rotation du directionnel sur celui du cap du gyroscope de transfert, dérivé en plaçant le gyroscope de transfert sur la monture déjà alignée sur l'axe longitudinal de l'avion. 3, record 1, French, - gyroscope%20de%20transfert
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 CONT
Gyro de transfert. La grande problématique du navigateur était de décoller avec un cap vrai le plus précis possible pour se garantir une navigation sans trop d'histoires. Il avait été imaginé un conservateur de cap installé dans une Renault 4L qui stationnait près du bureau de piste. Avant chaque départ en mission la 4L était utilisée pour caler la centrale gyroscopique du Mirage IV au moyen du gyro de transfert prévu à cet effet dans son coffre. Cette solution assez contraignante a été abandonnée lorsqu'il est apparu que le calage manuel de la centrale, avion aligné sur l'axe de piste, était d'une précision suffisante. 2, record 1, French, - gyroscope%20de%20transfert
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2011-02-11
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Muscles and Tendons
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- Z line
1, record 2, English, Z%20line
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- Z band 1, record 2, English, Z%20band
correct
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The thin membrane that separates adjacent sarcomeres in the fibres of striated muscle. 1, record 2, English, - Z%20line
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
It is visible under an electron microscope as a thin dark line in the middle of a lighter band. The centre point of each thin(actin) filament is anchored to the Z line and exerts a pull on the membrane when the fibre contracts. 1, record 2, English, - Z%20line
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Muscles et tendons
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- strie Z
1, record 2, French, strie%20Z
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
L'élément moteur (sarcomère) du muscle strié est limité par des membranes transversales (stries Z) distantes de 2,5 µm. Sur ces stries Z sont insérés des filaments fins qui convergent vers la partie centrale du sarcomère sans l'atteindre. 1, record 2, French, - strie%20Z
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - external organization data 2009-07-30
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Compartment - ISO/IEC JTC 1 Information Technology Vocabulary
Universal entry(ies) Record 3
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- polarization summary
1, record 3, English, polarization%20summary
correct, standardized
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
polarization of a propagating wave is determined by the locus or path described by the electric field vector with respect to time 1, record 3, English, - polarization%20summary
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Polarization is a term that often arises in the literature and when considering radio frequency communication and RFID. If we ascribe an x, y, z co-ordinate system to a propagating wave as illustrated below, with the direction of propagation being in the z direction, the electric field vector E will be in the x, y plane. If E remains in the same orientation with respect to time, so that its locus describes a straight line, the wave is said to be linearly polarized. However, if the locus describes a circular motion with respect to time the wave is said to be circularly polarized. Where the locus describes an elliptical path, the wave is said to be elliptically polarized. 1, record 3, English, - polarization%20summary
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Circular polarization is often used in communication systems since the orientation of the transmitting and receiving antenna is less important than it is with linearly polarized waves. The magnetic vector, H, always remains perpendicular to the E vector. Using an IEEE convention, a clockwise circular rotating wavefront approaching a receiver is defined as being left-hand circular (LHC) polarized. The power in the wavefront is expressed in the form of the Poynting vector, P: P = (E x H) = E x H sin ..., where ... is the phase angle between E and H. 1, record 3, English, - polarization%20summary
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 3 OBS
polarization summary: term and definition standardized by ISO/IEC [ISO/IEC 19762-4:2008]. 2, record 3, English, - polarization%20summary
Record 3, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2002-07-16
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Flight Instruments and Equipment (Aeroindustry)
- Aircraft Piloting and Navigation
- Navigation Instruments
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- body axis system
1, record 4, English, body%20axis%20system
correct, standardized
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
- body axis 2, record 4, English, body%20axis
correct
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
... a system of mutually perpendicular reference axes fixed in an aircraft ... and moving with it. 3, record 4, English, - body%20axis%20system
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
A good understanding of the basic axis system used to describe aircraft motion is necessary to fully appreciate flight test data, since all measurements are referenced to this axis system. Aircraft translational motion is described in terms of motion in three different directions, each direction being perpendicular to the other two(orthogonal). Motion in the X direction is forward and aft velocity. The Y direction produces sideways motion to the left and right, and up and down motion is in the Z direction... There are several slightly different versions of the basic axis system just described. They differ primarily in the exact placement of the zero reference lines, but are generally similar in their directions.(For example, the body-axis system uses the fuselage center line as the x axis, while a wind-axis system uses the direction that the aircraft is moving through the air as the x axis.) 4, record 4, English, - body%20axis%20system
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
body axis system: term standardized by ISO. 5, record 4, English, - body%20axis%20system
Record 4, Key term(s)
- body-axis system
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Instruments et équipement de bord (Constructions aéronautiques)
- Pilotage et navigation aérienne
- Instruments de navigation
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- trièdre avion
1, record 4, French, tri%C3%A8dre%20avion
correct, masculine noun, standardized
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Principe de fonctionnement des centrales inertielles à composants liés [...] La connaissance des vitesses angulaires instantanées permet par intégration de connaître en permanence la position angulaire du trièdre avion par rapport au repère géographique local. Les composantes du vecteur force spécifique, mesurées par les accéléromètres dans le trièdre avion peuvent alors être projetées dans le trièdre géographique local. 2, record 4, French, - tri%C3%A8dre%20avion
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
trièdre avion : terme normalisé par l'ISO. 3, record 4, French, - tri%C3%A8dre%20avion
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 2001-08-14
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Flight Instruments and Equipment (Aeroindustry)
- Aircraft Piloting and Navigation
- Navigation Instruments
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- gyro error signal
1, record 5, English, gyro%20error%20signal
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The transfer mode should only be used after rapid alignment sequences have been completed in order to reduce the possibilities of initial drift associated with a cold start... With the transfer gyro properly aligned, calibrated and connected to the plaftorm harness, the transfer command switch on the transfer handle is held depressed for 15 seconds, actuating relays [x, y, z]. The transfer gyro error signal is passed to the azimuth gimbal torque motor which aligns the spin axis of the platform DG [directional gyro] to that of the transfer gyro heading, derived by placing the transfer gyro on the prealigned mount, to the fore and aft line of the A/C [aircraft]. 1, record 5, English, - gyro%20error%20signal
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Instruments et équipement de bord (Constructions aéronautiques)
- Pilotage et navigation aérienne
- Instruments de navigation
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- signal d'erreur du gyroscope
1, record 5, French, signal%20d%27erreur%20du%20gyroscope
correct, masculine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Le mode de transfert ne devrait être utilisé qu'après que les phases de l'alignement rapide ont été complétées afin de réduire les possibilités de dérive initiale associée à un départ à froid. [...] Lorsque le gyroscope de transfert est correctement aligné, calibré et relié au harnais de la plate-forme, l'interrupteur de commande sur la manette de transfert est tenu poussé pendant 15 secondes pour actionner les relais [x,y,z]. Le signal d'erreur du gyroscope de transfert est passé au moteur couple du cardan azimutal qui aligne l'axe de rotation du directionnel sur celui du cap du gyroscope de transfert, dérivé en plaçant le gyroscope de transfert sur la monture déjà alignée sur l'axe longitudinal de l'avion. 1, record 5, French, - signal%20d%27erreur%20du%20gyroscope
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 2001-08-14
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Flight Instruments and Equipment (Aeroindustry)
- Aircraft Piloting and Navigation
- Navigation Instruments
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- transfer gyro error signal
1, record 6, English, transfer%20gyro%20error%20signal
correct
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The transfer mode should only be used after rapid alignment sequences have been completed in order to reduce the possibilities of initial drift associated with a cold start... With the transfer gyro properly aligned, calibrated and connected to the plaftorm harness, the transfer command switch on the transfer handle is held depressed for 15 seconds, actuating relays [x, y, z]. The transfer gyro error signal is passed to the azimuth gimbal torque motor which aligns the spin axis of the platform DG [directional gyro] to that of the transfer gyro heading, derived by placing the transfer gyro on the prealigned mount, to the fore and aft line of the A/C [aircraft]. 1, record 6, English, - transfer%20gyro%20error%20signal
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Instruments et équipement de bord (Constructions aéronautiques)
- Pilotage et navigation aérienne
- Instruments de navigation
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- signal d'erreur du gyroscope de transfert
1, record 6, French, signal%20d%27erreur%20du%20gyroscope%20de%20transfert
correct, masculine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Le mode de transfert ne devrait être utilisé qu'après que les phases de l'alignement rapide ont été complétées afin de réduire les possibilités de dérive initiale associée à un départ à froid. [...] Lorsque le gyroscope de transfert est correctement aligné, calibré et relié [à] la plate-forme, l'interrupteur de commande sur la manette de transfert est tenu poussé pendant 15 secondes pour actionner les relais [x,y,z]. Le signal d'erreur du gyroscope de transfert est passé au moteur couple du cardan azimutal qui aligne l'axe de rotation du directionnel sur celui du cap du gyroscope de transfert, dérivé en plaçant le gyroscope de transfert sur la monture déjà alignée sur l'axe longitudinal de l'avion. 1, record 6, French, - signal%20d%27erreur%20du%20gyroscope%20de%20transfert
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 2001-08-14
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Flight Instruments and Equipment (Aeroindustry)
- Aircraft Piloting and Navigation
- Navigation Instruments
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- transfer gyro heading
1, record 7, English, transfer%20gyro%20heading
correct
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The transfer mode should only be used after rapid alignment sequences have been completed in order to reduce the possibilities of initial drift associated with a cold start.... With the transfer gyro properly aligned, calibrated and connected to the plaftorm harness, the transfer command switch on the transfer handle is held depressed for 15 seconds, actuating relays [x, y, z]. The transfer gyro error signal is passed to the azimuth gimbal torque motor which aligns the spin axis of the platform DG [directional gyro] to that of the transfer gyro heading, derived by placing the transfer gyro on the prealigned mount, to the fore and aft line of the A/C [aircraft]. 1, record 7, English, - transfer%20gyro%20heading
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Instruments et équipement de bord (Constructions aéronautiques)
- Pilotage et navigation aérienne
- Instruments de navigation
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- cap du gyroscope de transfert
1, record 7, French, cap%20du%20gyroscope%20de%20transfert
correct, masculine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Le mode de transfert ne devrait être utilisé qu'après que les phases de l'alignement rapide ont été complétées afin de réduire les possibilités de dérive initiale associée à un départ à froid. [...] Lorsque le gyroscope de transfert est correctement aligné, calibré et relié [à] la plate-forme, l'interrupteur de commande sur la manette de transfert est tenu poussé pendant 15 secondes pour actionner les relais [x,y,z]. Le signal d'erreur du gyroscope de transfert est passé au moteur couple du cardan azimutal qui aligne l'axe de rotation du directionnel sur celui du cap du gyroscope de transfert, dérivé en plaçant le gyroscope de transfert sur la monture déjà alignée sur l'axe longitudinal de l'avion. 1, record 7, French, - cap%20du%20gyroscope%20de%20transfert
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record 8 - internal organization data 1997-04-11
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- Typography
- Typesetting and Imagesetting
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- mean line
1, record 8, English, mean%20line
correct
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
Record 8, Synonyms, English
- waist line 2, record 8, English, waist%20line
correct
- x-height line 2, record 8, English, x%2Dheight%20line
correct
Record 8, Textual support, English
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The imaginary line to which are aligned the top of lower case letters without ascenders, i. e., a, c, e, i, m, n, o, r, s, u, v, w, x and z. 3, record 8, English, - mean%20line
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Typographie (Caractères)
- Composition (Imprimerie)
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- ligne médiane
1, record 8, French, ligne%20m%C3%A9diane
correct, feminine noun
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
Record 8, Synonyms, French
- alignement des minuscules 1, record 8, French, alignement%20des%20minuscules
correct, masculine noun
- médiane de lecture 2, record 8, French, m%C3%A9diane%20de%20lecture
correct, feminine noun
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Ligne droite, généralement horizontale, passant par la partie supérieure des lettres minuscules telles que p, q, m, n, x d'une même ligne de texte. 1, record 8, French, - ligne%20m%C3%A9diane
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
Record 9 - internal organization data 1997-03-24
Record 9, English
Record 9, Subject field(s)
- Military Materiel Management
Record 9, Main entry term, English
- condition classification code
1, record 9, English, condition%20classification%20code
correct
Record 9, Abbreviations, English
Record 9, Synonyms, English
- condition classification 1, record 9, English, condition%20classification
correct
Record 9, Textual support, English
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A code used to classify equipment condition after electrical and mechanical engineering inspection. Codes are as follows : S serviceable X an equipment requiring repairs that are within the capability of a first line maintenance organization Y an equipment requiring repairs that are within the capabilities of a second or third line maintenance organization Z an equipment requiring repairs that are within the capabilities of a fourth line maintenance organization BER beyond economical repair BR beyond repair BLR beyond local repair. 1, record 9, English, - condition%20classification%20code
Record 9, French
Record 9, Domaine(s)
- Gestion du matériel militaire
Record 9, Main entry term, French
- code d'état de fonctionnement
1, record 9, French, code%20d%27%C3%A9tat%20de%20fonctionnement
correct, masculine noun, officially approved
Record 9, Abbreviations, French
Record 9, Synonyms, French
Record 9, Textual support, French
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Code pour le classement de l'équipement selon l'état de fonctionnement déterminé par l'inspection du génie électrique et mécanique. Les codes sont les suivants : S en bon état X équipement réparable par une organisation de maintenance de première ligne Y équipement réparable par une organisation de maintenance de deuxième ou troisième ligne Z équipement réparable par une organisation de maintenance de quatrième ligne RNR réparation non rentable NRSP non réparable sur place NR non réparable 1, record 9, French, - code%20d%27%C3%A9tat%20de%20fonctionnement
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 OBS
code d'état de fonctionnement: terme et définition uniformisés par le Groupe de travail de terminologie du soutien au combat. 2, record 9, French, - code%20d%27%C3%A9tat%20de%20fonctionnement
Record 9, Spanish
Record 9, Textual support, Spanish
Record 10 - internal organization data 1990-06-01
Record 10, English
Record 10, Subject field(s)
- Informatics
- Computer Graphics
Record 10, Main entry term, English
- z coordinate 1, record 10, English, z%20coordinate
Record 10, Abbreviations, English
Record 10, Synonyms, English
Record 10, Textual support, English
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Justification proposed by Intergraph : Points along the edges and outside the sphere have z coordinates of zero, meaning the light source is perpendicular to the line of sight. 1, record 10, English, - z%20coordinate
Record 10, French
Record 10, Domaine(s)
- Informatique
- Infographie
Record 10, Main entry term, French
- coordonnée en z 1, record 10, French, coordonn%C3%A9e%20en%20z
Record 10, Abbreviations, French
Record 10, Synonyms, French
Record 10, Textual support, French
Record 10, Spanish
Record 10, Textual support, Spanish
Record 11 - internal organization data 1987-10-05
Record 11, English
Record 11, Subject field(s)
- Telephony and Microwave Technology
Record 11, Main entry term, English
- return current coefficient 1, record 11, English, return%20current%20coefficient
Record 11, Abbreviations, English
Record 11, Synonyms, English
Record 11, Textual support, English
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 OBS
GB i. e. the return current coefficient of the balancing network of a long line is equal W minus Z, where Z is the value of the impedance W plus Z 1, record 11, English, - return%20current%20coefficient
Record 11, French
Record 11, Domaine(s)
- Téléphonie et techniques hyperfréquences
Record 11, Main entry term, French
- coefficient d'équilibrage
1, record 11, French, coefficient%20d%27%C3%A9quilibrage
masculine noun
Record 11, Abbreviations, French
Record 11, Synonyms, French
Record 11, Textual support, French
Record 11, Spanish
Record 11, Textual support, Spanish
Record 12 - internal organization data 1987-04-28
Record 12, English
Record 12, Subject field(s)
- Textile Industries
Record 12, Main entry term, English
- twill line
1, record 12, English, twill%20line
standardized
Record 12, Abbreviations, English
Record 12, Synonyms, English
Record 12, Textual support, English
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 1 CONT
A diagonal line formed by the weave. NOTE-The letter S or Z(as appropriate) may be used to designate the direction of the slope of the twill line. 1, record 12, English, - twill%20line
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 1 OBS
twill line: Term standardized by ISO. 2, record 12, English, - twill%20line
Record 12, French
Record 12, Domaine(s)
- Industries du textile
Record 12, Main entry term, French
- oblique
1, record 12, French, oblique
standardized
Record 12, Abbreviations, French
Record 12, Synonyms, French
Record 12, Textual support, French
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Ligne diagonale formée par l'armure. NOTE - Les lettres S ou Z (selon le cas) peuvent être utilisées pour désigner la direction de la pente des obliques. 1, record 12, French, - oblique
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 1 OBS
oblique : Terme normalisé par l'ISO. 2, record 12, French, - oblique
Record 12, Spanish
Record 12, Textual support, Spanish
Record 13 - internal organization data 1976-06-19
Record 13, English
Record 13, Subject field(s)
- Aeroindustry
Record 13, Main entry term, English
- chord position 1, record 13, English, chord%20position
Record 13, Abbreviations, English
Record 13, Synonyms, English
Record 13, Textual support, English
Record number: 13, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The position of the chord line is defined by the coordinates(x, y, z) of its quarter-chord point and its inclination(o) to the x-y plane. The direction and sign conventions of the co-ordinate axes are given in the Appendix. The origin of the co-ordinates is a fixed point in the plane of symmetry 1, record 13, English, - chord%20position
Record 13, French
Record 13, Domaine(s)
- Constructions aéronautiques
Record 13, Main entry term, French
- position d'une corde
1, record 13, French, position%20d%27une%20corde
feminine noun
Record 13, Abbreviations, French
Record 13, Synonyms, French
Record 13, Textual support, French
Record 13, Spanish
Record 13, Textual support, Spanish
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