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COMPOSITE NETWORK [7 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2024-06-12
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Telecommunications
- Military Communications
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- communication net
1, record 1, English, communication%20net
correct, officially approved
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- communications network 2, record 1, English, communications%20network
correct
- comm net 3, record 1, English, comm%20net
correct, officially approved
- net 1, record 1, English, net
correct, officially approved
- network 4, record 1, English, network
correct, officially approved
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A number of stations organized to use designated signal paths to communicate. 3, record 1, English, - communication%20net
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Types of communications networks include radio networks, computer networks, telephone networks, and dispatch networks. 3, record 1, English, - communication%20net
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Radio, computer and telephone networks may be connected into a composite network consisting of two or more different communications networks. 3, record 1, English, - communication%20net
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 3 OBS
communication net; comm net; net; network: designations and definition officially approved by the Army Terminology Panel. 5, record 1, English, - communication%20net
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 4 OBS
communications network: designation extracted from the "Disarmament and Peace Keeping" glossary with the permission of the United Nations Office at Geneva. 6, record 1, English, - communication%20net
Record 1, Key term(s)
- communications net
- communication network
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Télécommunications
- Transmissions militaires
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- réseau de communication
1, record 1, French, r%C3%A9seau%20de%20communication
correct, masculine noun, officially approved
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- rés comm 2, record 1, French, r%C3%A9s%20comm
correct, masculine noun, officially approved
- réseau 3, record 1, French, r%C3%A9seau
correct, masculine noun, officially approved
- réseau de transmissions 4, record 1, French, r%C3%A9seau%20de%20transmissions
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Ensemble de stations organisées qui communiquent sur des parcours de signal désignés. 2, record 1, French, - r%C3%A9seau%20de%20communication
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Il y a divers types de réseaux de communication : réseaux radio, réseaux d'ordinateurs, réseaux téléphoniques et réseaux de répartition. 2, record 1, French, - r%C3%A9seau%20de%20communication
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Les réseaux radio, d'ordinateurs et téléphoniques peuvent être connectés dans un réseau composite formé d'au moins deux réseaux de communication différents. 2, record 1, French, - r%C3%A9seau%20de%20communication
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 3 OBS
réseau de communication; rés comm; réseau : désignations et définitions uniformisées par le Groupe d'experts en terminologie de l'Armée de terre. 5, record 1, French, - r%C3%A9seau%20de%20communication
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 4 OBS
réseau : désignation uniformisée par le Comité de terminologie française du Conseil de doctrine et de tactique de l'Armée de terre. 5, record 1, French, - r%C3%A9seau%20de%20communication
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 5 OBS
réseau : désignation uniformisée par le Groupe de travail de terminologie des transmissions. 5, record 1, French, - r%C3%A9seau%20de%20communication
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 6 OBS
réseau de transmissions : désignation tirée du lexique «Désarmement et Maintien de la Paix» avec l'autorisation de l'Office des Nations Unies à Genève. 6, record 1, French, - r%C3%A9seau%20de%20communication
Record 1, Key term(s)
- réseau de communications
- réseau de transmission
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Telecomunicaciones
- Comunicaciones militares
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- red de transmisiones
1, record 1, Spanish, red%20de%20transmisiones
feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Organización de estaciones capaces de efectuar comunicaciones directas en un canal o frecuencia común. 1, record 1, Spanish, - red%20de%20transmisiones
Record 2 - internal organization data 2024-02-29
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Social Psychology
- Sociology of Human Relations
- Group Dynamics
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- social atom
1, record 2, English, social%20atom
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
[A] social atom is the composite of the significant people within our lives at any given time point. It is a diagrammatic representation of a person's social network. It includes family members, friends, colleagues, and other acquaintances. 2, record 2, English, - social%20atom
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Psychologie sociale
- Sociologie des relations humaines
- Dynamique des groupes
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- atome social
1, record 2, French, atome%20social
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
La notion clé en sociométrie est celle d'atome social. Cette expression désigne non l'individu pris en lui-même, mais le réseau des relations interprofessionnelles dont il est le foyer. 2, record 2, French, - atome%20social
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2023-05-16
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Mathematics, Physics and Natural Sciences
- Electronics and Informatics
- Medicine and Health
- Industries
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- carbon nanotube
1, record 3, English, carbon%20nanotube
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
- CNT 2, record 3, English, CNT
correct
Record 3, Synonyms, English
- nanotube 3, record 3, English, nanotube
see observation
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A tube-shaped material, made of carbon, having a diameter measuring on the nanometer scale. 4, record 3, English, - carbon%20nanotube
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Carbon nanotubes have many structures, differing in length, thickness, type of helicity, and number of layers. Although they are formed from essentially the same graphite sheet, their electrical characteristics differ depending on these variations, acting either as metals or semiconductors. 4, record 3, English, - carbon%20nanotube
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 CONT
Carbon nanotubes are unique nanostructures with remarkable electronic and mechanical properties. A carbon nanotube is an extremely small, thin, and hollow cylinder structure formed by rolling seamlessly a single layer of graphite. As other properties have been discovered, particularly strength, interest has grown in potential applications for example, in nanometre-sized electronics or to strengthen polymer materials. 5, record 3, English, - carbon%20nanotube
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Carbon nanotubes (CNTs) come in single-walled (SWNTs) double-walled (DWNTs) and multi-walled (MWNTs) varieties. 6, record 3, English, - carbon%20nanotube
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 OBS
nanotube: Since studies seem to concentrate on carbon (i.e. graphene) nanotubes, this term is often used as a synonym of "carbon nanotube," but keep in mind that there are less common non-carbon nanotubes. 7, record 3, English, - carbon%20nanotube
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 PHR
Functionalized, unbundled carbon nanotubes. 8, record 3, English, - carbon%20nanotube
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 PHR
Carbon nanotube composite, dispersion, film, network, suspension, synthesis, wall. 8, record 3, English, - carbon%20nanotube
Record 3, Key term(s)
- carbon nano-tube
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Mathématiques, physique et sciences naturelles
- Électronique et informatique
- Médecine et santé
- Industries
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- nanotube de carbone
1, record 3, French, nanotube%20de%20carbone
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
- NTC 2, record 3, French, NTC
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Synonyms, French
- nanotube 3, record 3, French, nanotube
see observation, masculine noun
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Un nanotube de carbone est composé d'un ou de plusieurs feuillets de graphène (c'est-à-dire un plan graphitique dans lequel les atomes de carbone sont organisés selon un réseau hexagonal à l'image d'un nid d'abeilles) enroulés, suivant un rayon de courbure nanométrique, de façon à former une structure cylindrique. 4, record 3, French, - nanotube%20de%20carbone
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 CONT
[...] les nanotubes de carbone recèlent de potentialités très diverses [...] L'application la plus directe envisagée consiste à les utiliser comme additifs pour polymères [...] Des matériaux composites haute performance ou des polymères conducteurs peuvent [...] être élaborés trouvant leurs applications dans l'automobile [...], l'aéronautique [...], les composants électroniques [...], la défense, les équipements sportifs [...], la médecine, les textiles techniques [...], etc. 4, record 3, French, - nanotube%20de%20carbone
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
nanotube : Ce terme est souvent utilisé comme synonyme, car les nanotubes de carbone (c.-à-d. de graphène) sont les plus couramment étudiés (ou utilisés). Cela dit, il faut savoir qu'il existe des nanotubes qui ne sont pas à base de carbone. 5, record 3, French, - nanotube%20de%20carbone
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 PHR
Nanotubes de carbone monoparoi, multiparoi, multifeuillet. 6, record 3, French, - nanotube%20de%20carbone
Record 3, Key term(s)
- nano-tube de carbone
- nanotube carboné
- nano-tube carboné
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Matemáticas, física y ciencias naturales
- Electrónica e informática
- Medicina y Salud
- Industrias
Record 3, Main entry term, Spanish
- nanotubo
1, record 3, Spanish, nanotubo
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 3, Synonyms, Spanish
- nanotubo de carbono 2, record 3, Spanish, nanotubo%20de%20carbono
correct, masculine noun
- CNT 3, record 3, Spanish, CNT
correct, masculine noun
- CNT 3, record 3, Spanish, CNT
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
[Estructura tubular] cuyo diámetro es del orden del nanómetro (nm). 3, record 3, Spanish, - nanotubo
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Un nanómetro [nm] equivale en escala a la billonésima parte de un metro (1 nm = 1 x 10-9 m). Existen nanotubos de muchos materiales, tales como silicio o nitruro de boro, pero generalmente el término se aplica a los nanotubos de carbono o CNTs (carbon nanotubes). 3, record 3, Spanish, - nanotubo
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 OBS
CNT por sus siglas en inglés. 4, record 3, Spanish, - nanotubo
Record 4 - internal organization data 2017-11-20
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Artificial Intelligence
- Computer Programs and Programming
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- composite network
1, record 4, English, composite%20network
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Tailored hypermedia network built from selected nodes and links. 2, record 4, English, - composite%20network
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Intelligence artificielle
- Programmes et programmation (Informatique)
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- réseau composé
1, record 4, French, r%C3%A9seau%20compos%C3%A9
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
- réseau composite 2, record 4, French, r%C3%A9seau%20composite
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
réseau composite : Réseau hypermédia construit à partir d'une sélection de nœuds et de liens. 2, record 4, French, - r%C3%A9seau%20compos%C3%A9
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 2006-10-22
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Materials Engineering
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- metal-matrix composite
1, record 5, English, metal%2Dmatrix%20composite
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
- MMC 1, record 5, English, MMC
correct
Record 5, Synonyms, English
- metal matrix composite 2, record 5, English, metal%20matrix%20composite
correct
- MMC 3, record 5, English, MMC
correct
- MMC 3, record 5, English, MMC
- metallic-matrix composite 4, record 5, English, metallic%2Dmatrix%20composite
correct
- metal matrix composite material 5, record 5, English, metal%20matrix%20composite%20material
correct
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A composite material in which one constituent is a metal or alloy forming at least one percolating network. The other constituent is embedded in this metal matrix and usually serves as reinforcement. 3, record 5, English, - metal%2Dmatrix%20composite
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
X-ray welding of metal-matrix composites. ... MMCs are composed of a metal (usually Ti or Al) within which a reinforcing ceramic (usually Al2O3 or SiC) particulate, whisker, or fiber is imbedded. These materials are lighter and have superior mechanical and thermal properties as compared to the base metal and are finding widespread use in many areas. They have great potential for use in the aerospace industry, provided a joining process that maintains the strength of the material can be found. 1, record 5, English, - metal%2Dmatrix%20composite
Record 5, Key term(s)
- metallic matrix composite
- metal-matrix composite material
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Génie des matériaux
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- matériau composite à matrice métallique
1, record 5, French, mat%C3%A9riau%20composite%20%C3%A0%20matrice%20m%C3%A9tallique
correct, masculine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
- CMM 2, record 5, French, CMM
correct
- MMC 3, record 5, French, MMC
Record 5, Synonyms, French
- composite à matrice métallique 4, record 5, French, composite%20%C3%A0%20matrice%20m%C3%A9tallique
correct, masculine noun
- CMM 5, record 5, French, CMM
correct
- CMM 5, record 5, French, CMM
- matériau composite métallique 6, record 5, French, mat%C3%A9riau%20composite%20m%C3%A9tallique
correct, masculine noun
- composite métallique 7, record 5, French, composite%20m%C3%A9tallique
correct, masculine noun
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Les matériaux composites à matrice métallique (CMM) allient les avantages des composites organiques et des alliages métalliques. Ils sont composés d'une matrice métallique et de renforts particulaires ou fibreux. 2, record 5, French, - mat%C3%A9riau%20composite%20%C3%A0%20matrice%20m%C3%A9tallique
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 2 CONT
Les matériaux composites à matrice métallique (MMCs) sont de plus en plus utilisés industriellement car leurs propriétés mécaniques sont meilleures que celles des alliages non renforcés. Les alliages d'aluminium sont généralement renforcés par des particules de carbure de silicium (SiC). Ce type de composite est réputé pour sa résistance spécifique et sa résistance à l'usure élevées mais également pour sa faible usinabilité. 3, record 5, French, - mat%C3%A9riau%20composite%20%C3%A0%20matrice%20m%C3%A9tallique
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 3 CONT
Un matériau composite métallique est constitué d'un alliage métallique associé à des fibres dont la présence augmente considérablement les propriétés mécaniques et la tenue en température. 6, record 5, French, - mat%C3%A9riau%20composite%20%C3%A0%20matrice%20m%C3%A9tallique
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
L'utilisation des matériaux composites à des températures supérieures à 300 °C interdit pratiquement l'usage des matrices organiques. La possibilité de noyer l'élément de renforcement dans une matrice métallique permet de franchir ce seuil de température. 8, record 5, French, - mat%C3%A9riau%20composite%20%C3%A0%20matrice%20m%C3%A9tallique
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 2003-02-17
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Internet and Telematics
- Storage Media (Data Processing)
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- central associative network
1, record 6, English, central%20associative%20network
correct
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A network which provisionally stores connection information. 2, record 6, English, - central%20associative%20network
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
A set of superimposed input patterns presented to the network causes a pattern of activation over the central output units, which is a composite representation of all input patterns and serves as a basis for programming(or turning on connections) in the local, programmable network. 2, record 6, English, - central%20associative%20network
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Internet et télématique
- Supports d'information (Informatique)
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- réseau central associatif
1, record 6, French, r%C3%A9seau%20central%20associatif
masculine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Réseau qui mémorise l'information de connexion. 1, record 6, French, - r%C3%A9seau%20central%20associatif
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Un ensemble de configuration présentées au réseau provoque une configuration d'activation sur les unités de sortie qui sert de base à la programmation (c'est-à-dire la connexion des unités) des réseaux locaux. 1, record 6, French, - r%C3%A9seau%20central%20associatif
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Internet y telemática
- Medios de almacenamiento (Procesamiento de datos)
Record 6, Main entry term, Spanish
- red asociativa central
1, record 6, Spanish, red%20asociativa%20central
feminine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 6, Synonyms, Spanish
- red asociada central 2, record 6, Spanish, red%20asociada%20central
feminine noun, Mexico
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Red que almacena provisionalmente información de conexiones. 2, record 6, Spanish, - red%20asociativa%20central
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Un conjunto de patrones de entrada superpuesto presentado a la red provoca un patrón de activación en las unidades de salida centrales, el cual es una representación compuesta de todos los patrones de entrada y sirve de base para programar (o para activar conexiones) en la red local programable. 2, record 6, Spanish, - red%20asociativa%20central
Record 7 - internal organization data 1976-06-19
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Telecommunications
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- composite network 1, record 7, English, composite%20network
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Télécommunications
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- réseaux réunis 1, record 7, French, r%C3%A9seaux%20r%C3%A9unis
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
radio-Canada, rapport 71-72, p. 77 1, record 7, French, - r%C3%A9seaux%20r%C3%A9unis
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
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