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DISTANCE TANGENT POINT [8 records]

Record 1 2015-04-28

English

Subject field(s)
  • Atomic Physics
DEF

The distance beyond the boundary of a medium to a point at which the tangent to the asymptotic neutron flux density at the boundary goes to zero in the one-group theory of neutron transport.

OBS

The asymptotic flux density is the flux density far from boundaries, localized sources, and localized absorbers.

OBS

linear extrapolation distance; augmentation distance: terms and definition standardized by ISO.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Physique atomique
DEF

Dans la théorie à un groupe du transport des neutrons, distance de la limite d'un milieu au point où la distribution de la densité de flux neutronique asymptotique s'annulerait si elle était représentée au-delà du milieu par la tangente menée en un point de cette limite à la courbe de distribution de la densité asymptotique du flux neutronique dans le milieu.

OBS

La densité de flux asymptotique est la densité de flux loin des limites, des sources localisées et des absorbeurs localisés.

OBS

distance d'extrapolation linéaire : terme et définition normalisés par l'ISO.

Spanish

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Record 2 2011-10-28

English

Subject field(s)
  • Chemistry
DEF

[In radiochemistry], the distance from a radiation source, calculated by extrapolation to zero of the flux density, of the tangent to the flux density versus distance curve, taken at the point where the flux density has decreased to one half of its initial value.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Chimie
DEF

[En radiochimie], distance d'une source de rayonnement, calculée par une extrapolation à zéro de la densité de flux, de la tangente à la courbe de densité de flux en fonction de la distance, prise au point où la densité de flux est réduit à la moitié de sa valeur initiale.

Spanish

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Record 3 2002-06-27

English

Subject field(s)
  • Surveying
CONT

A horizontal curve provides for change in direction for traffic. The directions, called tangents, connect at an angle point, called the point of intersection(P. I.)... The tangent distance is measured back from the P. I. to establish the P. C.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Arpentage
OBS

Dépouillement du Manual of Instructions for the Survey of Canada Lands - Manuel d'instructions pour l'arpentage des Terres du Canada, 1979.

Spanish

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Record 4 2002-01-14

English

Subject field(s)
  • Aircraft Piloting and Navigation
DEF

The distance from the reference facility to the tangent point.

OBS

tangent point distance : term and definition officially approved by the International Civil Aviation Organization(ICAO).

French

Domaine(s)
  • Pilotage et navigation aérienne
DEF

Distance entre l'installation de référence et le point de tangente.

OBS

distance installation de référence - point de tangence : terme et définition uniformisés par l'Organisation de l'aviation civile internationale (OACI).

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Pilotaje y navegación aérea
DEF

Distancia desde la instalación de referencia al punto tangente.

OBS

distancia del punto tangente: término y definición aceptados oficialmente por la Organización de Aviación Civil Internacional (OACI).

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Record 5 2000-07-20

English

Subject field(s)
  • Air Traffic Control
DEF

The distance from the way-point to the tangent point.

OBS

distance to tangent point : term and definition officially approved by the International Civil Aviation Organization(ICAO).

French

Domaine(s)
  • Circulation et trafic aériens
DEF

Distance entre le point de cheminement et le point de tangence.

OBS

distance point de cheminement - point de tangence : terme et définition uniformisés par l'Organisation de l'aviation civile internationale (OACI).

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Control de tránsito aéreo
DEF

Distancia desde el punto de recorrido al punto tangente.

OBS

distancia al punto tangente : término y definición aceptados oficialmente por la Organización de Aviación Civil Internacional (OACI).

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Record 6 1994-04-20

English

Subject field(s)
  • Aeronautical Engineering and Maintenance
DEF

the distance from the bend tangent line to the mold point.

OBS

In a 90-degree bend SB = R + t (radius of the bend plus thickness of the metal). The setback dimension must be determined prior to making the bend as it (setback) is used in determining the location of the beginning bend tangent line.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Aérotechnique et maintenance

Spanish

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Record 7 1982-08-30

English

Subject field(s)
  • Foundation Engineering
OBS

The passive resistance of the soil behind the bulkhead at its lowest tip is replaced by a concentrated force at a distance above that tip equal to 0. 2D'. The elastic line of the bulkhead is assumed to be tangent to the vertical at the point t.

OBS

Earth-retaining structures.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Technique des fondations
OBS

(...) la butée des terres derrière le rideau, à son extrémité inférieure, est remplacée par une force concentrée, à une distance au-dessus de cette extrémité égale à 0, 2D'; la ligne élastique du rideau est supposée tangente à la verticale au point t.

OBS

Ouvrages de soutènement.

Spanish

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Record 8 1981-01-26

English

Subject field(s)
  • Calculating Procedures (Mathematics)
  • Statistical Graphs and Diagrams
  • Saving and Consumption
OBS

By the arithmetic slope of the indifference curve, we mean this : To find the slope of the curve at, say, point B, take a ruler and place it so that it is just tangent to the curve at B--it touches the curve, but does not cross it either above or below B. Mark the points at which the ruler's edge crosses the two axes. The slope is the ratio of the distance cut off on the vertical axis to the distance cut off on the horizontal axis.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Procédés de calcul (Mathématiques)
  • Diagrammes et graphiques (Statistique)
  • Épargne et consommation

Spanish

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