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CODE WHEEL [3 records]

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Record 1 2011-07-22

English

Subject field(s)
  • Security Devices
  • Corporate Security
  • Applications of Electronics
DEF

The wheel that actuates a relay to produce coded signals on a McCulloh circuit transmitter.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Dispositifs de sécurité
  • Sécurité générale de l'entreprise
  • Applications de l'électronique
OBS

pour un indicatif de station.

Spanish

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Record 2 1999-11-29

English

Subject field(s)
  • Airfields
CONT

The intent of the reference code is to provide a simple method for interrelating the numerous specifications concerning the characteristics of aerodromes so as to provide a series of aerodrome facilities that are suitable for the aeroplanes that are intended to operate at the aerodrome. The code is composed of two elements which are related to the aeroplane performance characteristics and dimensions. Element 1 is a number based on the aeroplane reference field length and element 2 is a letter based on the aeroplane wing span and outer main gear wheel span.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Aérodromes
CONT

Le code de référence fournit une méthode simple permettant d'établir une relation entre les nombreuses spécifications qui traitent des caractéristiques d'un aérodrome afin de définir une série d'installations adaptées aux avions qui seront appelés à utiliser cet aérodrome. Le code de référence se compose de deux éléments liés aux caractéristiques de performances et aux dimensions de l'avion. L'élément 1 est un chiffre fondé sur la distance de référence de l'avion et l'élément 2 est une lettre fondée sur l'envergure de l'avion et la largeur hors-tout de son train principal.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Aeródromos
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Record 3 1985-11-04

English

Subject field(s)
  • Rolling Stock (Railroads)
DEF

matériel remorqué; UIC, code, vol. VIII, 812-1; technical specifications for the supply of rolled or forged wheel centres for tired wheels for trailing stock.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Matériel roulant (Chemins de fer)
DEF

code, UIC, tome VIII, 821-1; specification technique pour la fourniture des corps de roues laminés ou forgés pour roues à bandage de matériel remorqué. pm1, 5/78.

Spanish

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