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FACTOR SPACE [22 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2026-03-25
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Eye Surgery
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- submacular surgery
1, record 1, English, submacular%20surgery
correct, noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Submacular surgery is [an] invasive option used to remove abnormal blood vessels or blood that has leaked into the macula. This surgery can help reduce the risk of further damage to the retina and may improve vision in some cases. 2, record 1, English, - submacular%20surgery
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 CONT
In the pre-anti-VEGF [vascular endothelial growth factor] era, submacular surgery was investigated as an option for managing subfoveal CNV [choroidal neovascularization]. This was motivated the dismal visual outcomes and potential risk of acute loss of vision with thermal laser photocoagulation in these cases. The technique of submacular surgery has also been used to access extrafoveal, juxtafoveal, peripapillary and occult CNVs in the subretinal space.... The surgical technique of submacular surgery is well-defined... Access is created through initial three-port pars plana vitrectomy. 3, record 1, English, - submacular%20surgery
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Chirurgie de l'œil
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- chirurgie sous-maculaire
1, record 1, French, chirurgie%20sous%2Dmaculaire
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
La chirurgie sous-maculaire. On pratique une vitrectomie, on ouvre la rétine et on extrait le néovaisseau (l'œil est rempli avec du gaz pour appuyer sur la rétine pour la recoller par la suite). 1, record 1, French, - chirurgie%20sous%2Dmaculaire
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2023-11-14
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Psychology (General)
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- tragic optimism
1, record 2, English, tragic%20optimism
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
... a stance of tragic optimism is tempered with the reality that there are vicissitudes in life and plenty of unpredictability, and yes, suffering. Tragic optimism allows one to see positive possibilities and simultaneously allows space to factor in important scientific facts and dynamic models... 2, record 2, English, - tragic%20optimism
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Psychologie (Généralités)
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- optimisme tragique
1, record 2, French, optimisme%20tragique
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 thérapie par le sens] travaille notamment avec le concept d'optimisme tragique [...] qui défend l'idée qu'il est toujours possible de générer de l'espoir, même face aux évènements catastrophiques. 2, record 2, French, - optimisme%20tragique
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2023-07-19
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Urban Planning
- Architecture
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- urban geometry
1, record 3, English, urban%20geometry
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
An additional factor that influences urban heat island development, particularly at night, is urban geometry, which refers to the dimensions and spacing of buildings within a city. Urban geometry influences wind flow, energy absorption, and a given surface's ability to emit long-wave radiation back to space. 1, record 3, English, - urban%20geometry
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Aménagement urbain
- Architecture
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- géométrie urbaine
1, record 3, French, g%C3%A9om%C3%A9trie%20urbaine
correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
La ville du futur, si elle est un peu verte, avec des zones ombragées, une géométrie urbaine qui favorise la ventilation et des matériaux qui n'absorbent pas la chaleur, elle peut être d'un grand confort thermique. 2, record 3, French, - g%C3%A9om%C3%A9trie%20urbaine
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2021-01-08
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Engines (Motor Vehicles)
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- valve rotator
1, record 4, English, valve%20rotator
correct, officially approved
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
- rotator 2, record 4, English, rotator
correct
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Rotators can be designed for almost all spring loads ensuring reliable rotation speed; the most common limiting factor is available space. 2, record 4, English, - valve%20rotator
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
valve rotator: term officially approved by the Lexicon Project Committee (New Brunswick). 3, record 4, English, - valve%20rotator
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Moteur (Véhicules automobiles)
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- rotateur de valve
1, record 4, French, rotateur%20de%20valve
correct, masculine noun, officially approved
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
- rotateur de soupape 2, record 4, French, rotateur%20de%20soupape
correct, masculine noun
- rotateur 3, record 4, French, rotateur
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Le rotateur de soupape comporte une pluralité d'organes de retenue, chacun apte au couplage amovible et rotatif du carter fixe avec le corps rotatif. 4, record 4, French, - rotateur%20de%20valve
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
rotateur de valve : terme uniformisé par le Comité du projet de lexiques du Nouveau-Brunswick. 5, record 4, French, - rotateur%20de%20valve
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 2016-12-06
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Audio Technology
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- directional gain
1, record 5, English, directional%20gain
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
- directivity index 2, record 5, English, directivity%20index
correct
- DI 2, record 5, English, DI
correct
- DI 2, record 5, English, DI
- transducer directional gain 3, record 5, English, transducer%20directional%20gain
proposal
- transducer directivity gain 3, record 5, English, transducer%20directivity%20gain
proposal
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Directivity Index. The directivity factor D may be defined as the ratio of the intensity of a source in some specified direction(usually along the acoustic axis of the source) to the intensity at the same point in space due to an omnidirectional point source with the same acoustic power... The directivity factor indicates how much more effectively a directional source concentrates its available acoustic power into a preferred direction. The directivity index DI is simply 10 times the log of the directivity factor. 2, record 5, English, - directional%20gain
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Électroacoustique
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- indice de directivité d'un transducteur
1, record 5, French, indice%20de%20directivit%C3%A9%20d%27un%20transducteur
correct, masculine noun, standardized
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
- indice de directivité 2, record 5, French, indice%20de%20directivit%C3%A9
correct, masculine noun
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
indice de directivité d'un transducteur. Indice égal à 10 fois le logarithme décimal du facteur de directivité du transducteur. Il est exprimé en décibels. [Définition normalisée par l'AFNOR et reproduite avec son autorisation.] 1, record 5, French, - indice%20de%20directivit%C3%A9%20d%27un%20transducteur
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
indice de directivité d'un transducteur : terme normalisé par l'AFNOR. 3, record 5, French, - indice%20de%20directivit%C3%A9%20d%27un%20transducteur
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Electroacústica
Record 5, Main entry term, Spanish
- índice de direccionalidad
1, record 5, Spanish, %C3%ADndice%20de%20direccionalidad
correct, masculine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 5, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Los drivers [de la serie Sound Touring] poseen un alto índice de direccionalidad de muy alta calidad y baja distorsión. Los gabinetes de bajos tienen woofers de 18 pulgadas. 1, record 5, Spanish, - %C3%ADndice%20de%20direccionalidad
Record 6 - internal organization data 2013-11-15
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Scientific Measurements and Analyses
- Loads and Weights (Transport.)
- Postal Transport
- Air Freight
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- volumetric weight
1, record 6, English, volumetric%20weight
correct
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
- dimensional weight 2, record 6, English, dimensional%20weight
correct
- volume weight 3, record 6, English, volume%20weight
correct
- cubic weight 4, record 6, English, cubic%20weight
correct, less frequent
- cubed weight 4, record 6, English, cubed%20weight
correct, less frequent
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The volumetric weight ensures that the postage for lightweight and bulky parcels adequately covers the cost of transportation for the space they occupy. 5, record 6, English, - volumetric%20weight
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
volumetric weight; cubic weight; cubed weight: terms used at Canada Post. 6, record 6, English, - volumetric%20weight
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 2 OBS
The volumetric weight is calculated by dividing the volume of an item(length x width x height) by a cubing factor(for example, the assumption that a one-kilogram package will occupy a space of 6000 cubic centimetres.) 6, record 6, English, - volumetric%20weight
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Mesures et analyse (Sciences)
- Poids et charges (Transports)
- Transports postaux
- Fret aérien
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- poids volumétrique
1, record 6, French, poids%20volum%C3%A9trique
correct, masculine noun, officially approved
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
- poids cubique 2, record 6, French, poids%20cubique
correct, masculine noun, less frequent
- poids dimensionnel 3, record 6, French, poids%20dimensionnel
correct, masculine noun, less frequent
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 CONT
On utilise le poids volumétrique afin que l'affranchissement des colis légers et volumineux couvre entièrement les frais du transport [...] établis en fonction de l'espace occupé. 4, record 6, French, - poids%20volum%C3%A9trique
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
poids volumétrique; poids cubique : termes en usage à Postes Canada. 5, record 6, French, - poids%20volum%C3%A9trique
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 2 OBS
poids volumétrique : terme uniformisé par le Comité d'uniformisation de la terminologie aéronautique (CUTA) - Opérations aériennes. 5, record 6, French, - poids%20volum%C3%A9trique
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 3 OBS
Le poids volumétrique est calculé en divisant le volume d'un article (longueur x largeur x hauteur) par un facteur de cubage (par exemple, l'hypothèse qu'un paquet de 1 kg occupera un espace de 6 000 centimètres cubes). 5, record 6, French, - poids%20volum%C3%A9trique
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Medición y análisis (Ciencias)
- Peso y carga (Transporte)
- Transporte postal
- Carga aérea
Record 6, Main entry term, Spanish
- densidad
1, record 6, Spanish, densidad
correct, feminine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 6, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 PHR
densidad de las mercancías. 1, record 6, Spanish, - densidad
Record 7 - internal organization data 2012-07-10
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Orbital Stations
- Research Experiments in Space
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- Pharao
1, record 7, English, Pharao
correct, officially approved
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
- laser-cooled caesium atomic clock 2, record 7, English, laser%2Dcooled%20caesium%20atomic%20clock
correct, officially approved
- cold atom caesium clock 1, record 7, English, cold%20atom%20caesium%20clock
correct
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 CONT
European Payload. [The core of the] ACES(Atomic Clock Ensemble in Space) [project] is a laser-cooled caesium atomic clock(Pharao), which exploits the microgravity conditions onboard the Space Station... Pharao will improve clock frequency stability and accuracy by a factor of 100 compared with the best measurements currently achievable on Earth, opening up new opportunities in various fields of fundamental research and applications. This ultra-precise measurement of time will allow relativistic measurements and tests, applications in atmospheric physics and geodesy, navigation and advanced telecommunications. 3, record 7, English, - Pharao
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Pharao; laser-cooled caesium atomic clock: terms officially approved by the International Space Station official approval Group (ISSOAG). 4, record 7, English, - Pharao
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Stations orbitales
- Travaux de recherche dans l'espace
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- Pharao
1, record 7, French, Pharao
correct, officially approved
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
- horloge atomique à atomes refroidis 2, record 7, French, horloge%20atomique%20%C3%A0%20atomes%20refroidis
correct, feminine noun, officially approved
- horloge atomique Pharao 3, record 7, French, horloge%20atomique%20Pharao
correct, feminine noun
- horloge à atomes froids 4, record 7, French, horloge%20%C3%A0%20atomes%20froids
correct, feminine noun
- horloge atomique par refroidissement d'atomes 5, record 7, French, horloge%20atomique%20par%20refroidissement%20d%27atomes
correct, feminine noun
- horloge atomique à atomes froids 1, record 7, French, horloge%20atomique%20%C3%A0%20atomes%20froids
correct, feminine noun
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Pour tester la Relativité générale dans le système solaire, le CNES [Centre national d'études spatiales] développera d'abord de nouveaux outils de métrologie temps - fréquence (tels que ceux du projet d'horloge atomique à atomes refroidis PHARAO, installé en 2005 sur la station spatiale et dont l'exactitude et la stabilité atteindront 10-16 par jour), ainsi que des techniques de transfert de temps ultra précis. 6, record 7, French, - Pharao
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Pharao; horloge atomique à atomes refroidis : termes uniformisés par le Groupe de travail de la terminologie de la Station spatiale internationale (GTTSSI). 7, record 7, French, - Pharao
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record 8 - internal organization data 2011-12-20
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- Acoustics (Physics)
- Audio Technology
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- directivity factor
1, record 8, English, directivity%20factor
correct
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
Record 8, Synonyms, English
Record 8, Textual support, English
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The directivity factor D may be defined as the ratio of the intensity of a source in some specified direction(usually along the acoustic axis of the source) to the intensity at the same point in space due to an omnidirectional point source with the same acoustic power. The directivity factor indicates how much more effectively a directional source concentrates its available acoustic power into a preferred direction. 1, record 8, English, - directivity%20factor
Record 8, Key term(s)
- transducer directivity factor
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Acoustique (Physique)
- Électroacoustique
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- facteur de directivité
1, record 8, French, facteur%20de%20directivit%C3%A9
correct, masculine noun
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
Record 8, Synonyms, French
- facteur de directivité d'un transducteur 2, record 8, French, facteur%20de%20directivit%C3%A9%20d%27un%20transducteur
correct, masculine noun, standardized
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Rapport de l'intensité acoustique du son propagé dans une direction et à une distance déterminées, à l'intensité qui serait produite au même point de l'espace par une source ponctuelle de même puissance acoustique totale, placée au même endroit, mais qui rayonnerait de façon égale dans toutes les directions. 3, record 8, French, - facteur%20de%20directivit%C3%A9
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Q = facteur de directivité de la source dans une direction particulière à partir de la source. C'est le rapport entre l'énergie se propageant dans cette direction et la moyenne des énergies qui se propagent dans toutes les directions. Lorsqu'une source rayonne également dans toutes les directions, Q et égal à 1,0; [...] 4, record 8, French, - facteur%20de%20directivit%C3%A9
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 OBS
facteur de directivité d'un transducteur : terme normalisé par l'AFNOR. 5, record 8, French, - facteur%20de%20directivit%C3%A9
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Acústica (Física)
- Electroacústica
Record 8, Main entry term, Spanish
- factor de direccionalidad
1, record 8, Spanish, factor%20de%20direccionalidad
masculine noun
Record 8, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 8, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
Record 9 - internal organization data 2010-08-26
Record 9, English
Record 9, Subject field(s)
- Tort Law (common law)
- Offences and crimes
Record 9, Main entry term, English
- direct connection
1, record 9, English, direct%20connection
correct
Record 9, Abbreviations, English
Record 9, Synonyms, English
Record 9, Textual support, English
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Mr. Justice Andrews suggested that the courts must consider a variety of matters;(a) was there a "natural and continuous sequence between the cause and effect"?(b) was the conduct a "substantial factor" in producing the result?(c) was there a "direct connection"? and(d) was the result "too remote... in time and space"? 1, record 9, English, - direct%20connection
Record 9, French
Record 9, Domaine(s)
- Droit des délits (common law)
- Infractions et crimes
Record 9, Main entry term, French
- lien direct
1, record 9, French, lien%20direct
correct, masculine noun
Record 9, Abbreviations, French
Record 9, Synonyms, French
Record 9, Textual support, French
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Le juge Andrews a avancé que les tribunaux doivent tenir compte de divers facteurs: (a) y a-t-il eu un «lien naturel et continu entre la cause et l'effet»? (b) le comportement était-il un «facteur substantiel» du résultat? (c) y avait-il un «lien direct»? et (d) le résultat n'était-il pas «trop éloigné [...] dans le temps et dans l'espace»? 1, record 9, French, - lien%20direct
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Fiche terminologique en droit de la responsabilité délictuelle fournie par le centre de traduction et de documentation juridique de l'Université d'Ottawa. 2, record 9, French, - lien%20direct
Record 9, Spanish
Record 9, Textual support, Spanish
Record 10 - internal organization data 2007-01-18
Record 10, English
Record 10, Subject field(s)
- Psychology (General)
Record 10, Main entry term, English
- space factor 1, record 10, English, space%20factor
Record 10, Abbreviations, English
Record 10, Synonyms, English
Record 10, French
Record 10, Domaine(s)
- Psychologie (Généralités)
Record 10, Main entry term, French
- facteur spatial
1, record 10, French, facteur%20spatial
masculine noun
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 2003-06-02
Record 11, English
Record 11, Subject field(s)
- Orbital Stations
- Research Experiments in Space
Record 11, Main entry term, English
- atomic clock ensemble in space
1, record 11, English, atomic%20clock%20ensemble%20in%20space
correct, officially approved
Record 11, Abbreviations, English
- ACES 1, record 11, English, ACES
correct, officially approved
Record 11, Synonyms, English
Record 11, Textual support, English
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The Atomic Clock Ensemble in Space (ACES) is a programme to test the performance of a new type of clock that exploits and depends upon microgravity conditions. It consists of four key elements: a laser-cooled atomic clock; a hydrogen maser; a laser link for optical transfer of time and frequency; a microwave link for transfer of time and frequency. 2, record 11, English, - atomic%20clock%20ensemble%20in%20space
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The atomic clock experiments are expected to improve the accuracy by a factor of 100 as compared to terrestrial atomic clocks. The ultra-precise time measurement will promote relativistic measurements and tests, and applications in atmospheric physics, geodesy, navigation and advanced telecommunications, as well as serve as a universal time and frequency reference from space. 3, record 11, English, - atomic%20clock%20ensemble%20in%20space
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 2 OBS
atomic clock ensemble in space; ACES: term and abbreviation officially approved by the International Space Station official approval Group (ISSOAG). 4, record 11, English, - atomic%20clock%20ensemble%20in%20space
Record 11, French
Record 11, Domaine(s)
- Stations orbitales
- Travaux de recherche dans l'espace
Record 11, Main entry term, French
- ensemble d'horloges atomiques dans l'espace
1, record 11, French, ensemble%20d%27horloges%20atomiques%20dans%20l%27espace
proposal, masculine noun, officially approved
Record 11, Abbreviations, French
- ACES 2, record 11, French, ACES
correct, masculine noun, officially approved
Record 11, Synonyms, French
- ensemble ACES 3, record 11, French, ensemble%20ACES
proposal, masculine noun
- ensemble horloge atomique spatiale 4, record 11, French, ensemble%20horloge%20atomique%20spatiale
masculine noun
- ACES 4, record 11, French, ACES
masculine noun
- ACES 4, record 11, French, ACES
- horloge atomique pour l'espace 4, record 11, French, horloge%20atomique%20pour%20l%27espace
feminine noun
Record 11, Textual support, French
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 CONT
En avril 1997 PHARAO a été soumis à l'Agence spatiale européenne (ESA) dans le cadre d'une mission plus large appelée ACES (Atomic Clock Ensemble in Space). Son principe est de mettre à bord de la Station spatiale internationale (ISS) un ensemble comprenant des horloges ultra-stables et des méthodes de transfert temps/fréquences performantes. Dans la configuration de base de ACES, les deux horloges retenues sont PHARAO et un maser à hydrogène fourni par l'Observatoire de Neuchâtel (Suisse). Le transfert de temps est réalisé par un lien optique utilisant des impulsions laser très brèves (T2L2, fourni par l'Observatoire de la Côte d'Azur) et également par un lien dans le domaine micro-onde qui, lui, peut fonctionner par toutes conditions atmosphériques. En décembre 1997, la mission ACES [sera] montée sur une palette EXPRESS de la station spatiale en juin 2005. 2, record 11, French, - ensemble%20d%27horloges%20atomiques%20dans%20l%27espace
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 OBS
ensemble d'horloges atomiques dans l'espace; ACES : terme et abréviation uniformisés par le Groupe de travail de la terminologie de la Station spatiale internationale (GTTSSI). 3, record 11, French, - ensemble%20d%27horloges%20atomiques%20dans%20l%27espace
Record 11, Spanish
Record 11, Textual support, Spanish
Record 12 - internal organization data 2003-05-08
Record 12, English
Record 12, Subject field(s)
- Soil Science
- Soil Mechanics (Engineering)
Record 12, Main entry term, English
- non-saturated soil
1, record 12, English, non%2Dsaturated%20soil
correct
Record 12, Abbreviations, English
Record 12, Synonyms, English
- unsaturated soil 2, record 12, English, unsaturated%20soil
correct
Record 12, Textual support, English
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Soil that is saturated means that all the pore space between the soil particles is filled with water, and gravity is the dominant force that controls saturated flow. In a non-saturated soil, the physical properties of the soil are the dominant factor controlling water movement. 1, record 12, English, - non%2Dsaturated%20soil
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 2 CONT
Many soil pores are small enough that, like the capillary tube, they can draw fluids into them against gravity. Moisture in an unsaturated soil is held by these capillary forces. 2, record 12, English, - non%2Dsaturated%20soil
Record 12, Key term(s)
- non saturated soil
Record 12, French
Record 12, Domaine(s)
- Science du sol
- Mécanique des sols
Record 12, Main entry term, French
- sol non saturé
1, record 12, French, sol%20non%20satur%C3%A9
correct, masculine noun
Record 12, Abbreviations, French
Record 12, Synonyms, French
- sol insaturé 2, record 12, French, sol%20insatur%C3%A9
correct, masculine noun
Record 12, Textual support, French
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 1 CONT
L'eau est retenue dans le sol par deux forces principales : les forces d'hydratation et les forces de capillarité. [...] Dans les deux cas, l'eau retenue dans un sol non saturé se trouve à un niveau d'énergie potentielle inférieure à celle de l'eau libre [...] et ne pourra s'écouler que sous l'effet d'une force extérieure suffisante (gravité, gradient de pression, etc.). 3, record 12, French, - sol%20non%20satur%C3%A9
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 2 CONT
L'eau qui pénètre dans le sol peut être emprisonnée dans le sol insaturé, percoler dans le sol jusqu'à ce qu'elle atteigne la nappe phréatique, où elle devient de l'eau souterraine. 4, record 12, French, - sol%20non%20satur%C3%A9
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 3 CONT
Dans les sols insaturés, le débit des eaux souterraines est une fonction compliquée de la dimension, de la forme et de la distribution des pores et des fissures; il dépend aussi de la chimie du sol et de la présence d'air. 5, record 12, French, - sol%20non%20satur%C3%A9
Record 12, Spanish
Record 12, Textual support, Spanish
Record 13 - internal organization data 2003-02-12
Record 13, English
Record 13, Subject field(s)
- Orbital Stations
- Research Experiments in Space
Record 13, Main entry term, English
- ACES mission
1, record 13, English, ACES%20mission
correct, officially approved
Record 13, Abbreviations, English
Record 13, Synonyms, English
Record 13, Textual support, English
Record number: 13, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The Centre national d’études spatiales(CNES) is developing an atomic clock of unequaled precision, which will be launched in 2003 aboard the International Space Station(ISS). The PHARAO clock(Cooled Atom In-Orbit Atomic Clock Project)... uses cooled cesium atoms in order to reach an accuracy and stability 10 to 100 times higher than any other high-performance existing calibrating clocks. The Cesium atoms are thrown on a free flight in a cavity enabling interaction with a radio-frequency field. They then transfer their intrinsic accuracy and stability qualities to the piezoelectric oscillator. The lack of gravity increases the time in which the atoms interact with the piezoelectric oscillator, which then increases the resolution and accuracy of the clock by a 10 factor. PHARAO will belong to ESA's ACES(Atomic Clock Ensemble in Space) payload within the frame of one of its ISS program. The ACES mission will be divided in two parts. The first one, which should last six months, will mostly focus on the PHARAO clock performance. The second part of the mission will last 12 months and will allow the international scientific community to use the clock for specific experiments(clocks’ synchronization, General Relativity tests, geodesy, etc.). 2, record 13, English, - ACES%20mission
Record number: 13, Textual support number: 1 OBS
ACES mission: term officially approved by the International Space Station official approval Group (ISSOAG). 3, record 13, English, - ACES%20mission
Record 13, French
Record 13, Domaine(s)
- Stations orbitales
- Travaux de recherche dans l'espace
Record 13, Main entry term, French
- mission ACES
1, record 13, French, mission%20ACES
correct, feminine noun, officially approved
Record 13, Abbreviations, French
Record 13, Synonyms, French
Record 13, Textual support, French
Record number: 13, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Les études sur les horloges à atomes froids et leurs implications en physique fondamentale et en métrologie temps/fréquences constituent des thèmes majeurs du Département «SYstèmes de Référence Temps Espace» (SYRTE) de l'Observatoire de Paris (actuellement laboratoire Systèmes de Références Spatio-Temporels) et en particulier du Laboratoire primaire du Temps et des Fréquences créé avec le Bureau National de métrologie. La mission ACES (Atomic Clock Ensemble in Space ) de l'Agence Spatiale Européenne apportera une contribution essentielle dans ces domaines. Parmi les objectifs scientifiques de la mission ACES, figurent la comparaison de fréquence de PHARAO, horloge spatiale à atomes froids, avec un ensemble d'horloges à atomes froids au sol, la détermination de l'exactitude de l'horloge spatiale et la recherche d'une éventuelle dérive de la constante de structure fine. Avec ses trois fontaines à atomes froids de césium et de rubidium, le laboratoire temps/fréquence jouera un rôle clé dans les comparaisons de fréquences. 2, record 13, French, - mission%20ACES
Record number: 13, Textual support number: 1 OBS
mission ACES : terme uniformisé par le Groupe de travail de la terminologie de la Station spatiale internationale (GTTSSI). 3, record 13, French, - mission%20ACES
Record 13, Spanish
Record 13, Textual support, Spanish
Record 14 - internal organization data 2002-11-29
Record 14, English
Record 14, Subject field(s)
- Anthropology
- Urban Sociology
- Urban Integration
Record 14, Main entry term, English
- anthropology of space
1, record 14, English, anthropology%20of%20space
correct
Record 14, Abbreviations, English
Record 14, Synonyms, English
Record 14, Textual support, English
Record number: 14, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The anthropology of space is not an autonomous discipline. However, although its study requires many different approaches, a single point of view links them all : built up and lived in space is seen as an object resulting from specific operations. Another cohesive factor is the effort to reach a certain level of generalization. 2, record 14, English, - anthropology%20of%20space
Record 14, French
Record 14, Domaine(s)
- Anthropologie
- Sociologie urbaine
- Intégration urbaine
Record 14, Main entry term, French
- anthropologie de l'espace
1, record 14, French, anthropologie%20de%20l%27espace
correct, feminine noun
Record 14, Abbreviations, French
Record 14, Synonyms, French
Record 14, Textual support, French
Record number: 14, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Étude des relations entre les structures sociales et les formes d'aménagement de l'espace. 2, record 14, French, - anthropologie%20de%20l%27espace
Record number: 14, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Les avancées de l'anthropologie de l'espace sont particulièrement significatives dans quatre domaines. Les études rurales ont assumé l'héritage des méthodes ethnographiques et [...] ont renouvelé leur champ. Elles sont riches d'enseignement, y compris pour l'urbain, en particulier lorsqu'elles défient des dichotomies comme la traditionnelle opposition villes-campagnes, qui [...] se sont avérées plus réductrices qu'analytiques. Des disciplines linguistiques repèrent comment les mots jouent avec le social et l'espace (et le temps). Elles identifient les manières de dire l'espace, mais aussi les façons distinctives de parler dans l'espace, dont on peut établir des atlas. [...] Les deux autres domaines où les avancées sont sensibles sont l'histoire de la vie privée et l'étude des espaces publics. 3, record 14, French, - anthropologie%20de%20l%27espace
Record number: 14, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Aménagement de l'espace : Conception générale et globale des transformations à apporter à un espace déterminé pour lui permettre de remplir une ou plusieurs fonctions dans un plan d'urbanisme ou dans une politique de gestion de l'espace. 2, record 14, French, - anthropologie%20de%20l%27espace
Record 14, Spanish
Record 14, Textual support, Spanish
Record 15 - internal organization data 2002-11-26
Record 15, English
Record 15, Subject field(s)
- Facilities and Instruments (Astronomy)
- Space Exploration Equipment and Tools
Record 15, Main entry term, English
- advanced camera for surveys
1, record 15, English, advanced%20camera%20for%20surveys
correct
Record 15, Abbreviations, English
- ACS 1, record 15, English, ACS
correct
Record 15, Synonyms, English
Record 15, Textual support, English
Record number: 15, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The Advanced Camera for Surveys(ACS) was installed in the Hubble Space Telescope(HST) during Servicing Mission 3B, launched aboard the Space Shuttle Columbia(STS-109) 1 March 2002 6 : 22 am EST. The ACS increases the discovery efficiency of the HST by a factor of ten. It consists of three electronic cameras and a complement of filters and dispersers that detect light from the ultraviolet to the near infrared(1200-10, 000 angstroms). 2, record 15, English, - advanced%20camera%20for%20surveys
Record 15, French
Record 15, Domaine(s)
- Installations et instruments (Astronomie)
- Équipement et outillage d'exploration spatiale
Record 15, Main entry term, French
- caméra de technologie avancée pour observations panoramiques
1, record 15, French, cam%C3%A9ra%20de%20technologie%20avanc%C3%A9e%20pour%20observations%20panoramiques
correct, feminine noun
Record 15, Abbreviations, French
- ACS 1, record 15, French, ACS
correct, feminine noun
Record 15, Synonyms, French
Record 15, Textual support, French
Record number: 15, Textual support number: 1 CONT
De nouveaux instruments ultra sophistiqués vont donner une nouvelle jeunesse à l'observatoire. Le télescope va par exemple être équipé d'une nouvelle caméra numérique, la caméra de technologie avancée pour observations panoramiques (ACS), qui pourra réaliser des images du ciel deux fois plus grandes avec une sensibilité cinq fois supérieure à celle des instruments précédents, ce qui multipliera donc par dix les capacités d'observation du télescope! 2, record 15, French, - cam%C3%A9ra%20de%20technologie%20avanc%C3%A9e%20pour%20observations%20panoramiques
Record number: 15, Textual support number: 1 OBS
L'ACS remplacera la caméra pour objets faiblement lumineux (FOC) [...] 2, record 15, French, - cam%C3%A9ra%20de%20technologie%20avanc%C3%A9e%20pour%20observations%20panoramiques
Record 15, Spanish
Record 15, Textual support, Spanish
Record 16 - internal organization data 2001-09-05
Record 16, English
Record 16, Subject field(s)
- Computer Mathematics
- Computer Graphics
Record 16, Main entry term, English
- scalar-by-matrix multiplication
1, record 16, English, scalar%2Dby%2Dmatrix%20multiplication
correct
Record 16, Abbreviations, English
Record 16, Synonyms, English
Record 16, Textual support, English
Record number: 16, Textual support number: 1 CONT
There are tow types of matrix multiplication : scalar-by-matrix multiplication and matrix-by-matrix multiplication. As a noun, a scalar is a single number or scale factor that all the matrix elements are multiplied by in scalar multiplication. This is used to scale down all the elements of a matrix in equal proportion. In graphics, this is used on row and column vectors that represent points in space. It moves a point radially toward or away from the origin(0, 0, 0). This is often done to put the values of x, y, and z within a range that graphics routines can more easily handle, especially when integer arithmetic is being performed. 1, record 16, English, - scalar%2Dby%2Dmatrix%20multiplication
Record 16, French
Record 16, Domaine(s)
- Mathématiques informatiques
- Infographie
Record 16, Main entry term, French
- multiplication matricielle scalaire
1, record 16, French, multiplication%20matricielle%20scalaire
proposal, feminine noun
Record 16, Abbreviations, French
Record 16, Synonyms, French
Record 16, Textual support, French
Record 16, Spanish
Record 16, Textual support, Spanish
Record 17 - internal organization data 2000-06-21
Record 17, English
Record 17, Subject field(s)
- Types of Aircraft
Record 17, Main entry term, English
- CargoLifter
1, record 17, English, CargoLifter
correct, trademark
Record 17, Abbreviations, English
Record 17, Synonyms, English
- Cargolifter 2, record 17, English, Cargolifter
correct, trademark
Record 17, Textual support, English
Record number: 17, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The CargoLifter is an airship, which can carry up to 160t of freight like a crane. Goods up to the size of 12 x 5 x 5 m can be carried at a speed of 100 km/h. Maximum range is 10. 000 km.... The advantage of CargoLifter is, that transport can take place in rural areas with little or no infrastructure. Transport times are cut by a factor of 10 and the complexity of the project is reduced significantly.... The loading cycle will take about half a day to unload and 3/4 days to load. The CargoLifter can take 72 TEU in a box, but the weight volume ratio is very low(1 : 20). The weight alone would account for 136t or 85% of the payload. The remaining 44t can take 2800 cubic meters of space(weight to volume of 1 : 62).... CargoLifter will use marine diesel engines and propellers for thrust. Installed power is expected to be 9. 3 MW, for a top speed of 135 km/h. The average speed will be about 100 km/h, which requires about 5 MW and an hourly fuel consumption of 1 tonne(specific fuel burn approx. 200 g/kWh). 3, record 17, English, - CargoLifter
Record 17, French
Record 17, Domaine(s)
- Types d'aéronefs
Record 17, Main entry term, French
- Cargolifter
1, record 17, French, Cargolifter
correct, trademark, masculine noun
Record 17, Abbreviations, French
Record 17, Synonyms, French
Record 17, Textual support, French
Record number: 17, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Dirigeable géant. 2, record 17, French, - Cargolifter
Record number: 17, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Les promoteurs du Cargolifter visent le transport de charges lourdes et volumineuses. [...] le dirigeable géant CL160 se veut une alternative au transport par bateau, trop lent, et au transport par avion, trop cher. [...] Parmi les avantages soulignés par son constructeur [Cargolifter AG], on peut citer la capacité du dirigeable à effectuer du transport «porte-à-porte» sans infrastructure particulière au sol. Un système de grue intégrée permettra de charger et de décharger tout en maintenant l'appareil à une centaine de mètres de hauteur. Le Cargolifter mesurera 240 m de long et 61 m de diamètre. Il pourra voler entre 80 et 100 km/h à des altitudes de l'ordre de 1,500 m, et sera capable d'emporter jusqu'à 160 tonnes. Sa «soute» offre 46 m de longueur, 7,5 m en largeur et autant en hauteur. Sa structure est de type semi-rigide. Le dirigeable, doté d'une quille rigide et rempli de plusieurs compartiments d'hélium, sera équipé de moteurs diesel entraînant les hélices orientables. 3, record 17, French, - Cargolifter
Record number: 17, Textual support number: 1 PHR
Le mini-Cargolifter revient s'arrimer à son mât. 2, record 17, French, - Cargolifter
Record 17, Spanish
Record 17, Textual support, Spanish
Record 18 - internal organization data 1999-05-27
Record 18, English
Record 18, Subject field(s)
- Mathematics
Record 18, Main entry term, English
- quotient space
1, record 18, English, quotient%20space
correct
Record 18, Abbreviations, English
Record 18, Synonyms, English
- identification space 2, record 18, English, identification%20space
correct
- decomposition space 2, record 18, English, decomposition%20space
correct
- factor space 1, record 18, English, factor%20space
correct
Record 18, Textual support, English
Record number: 18, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Hyperspace of a decomposition. 2, record 18, English, - quotient%20space
Record 18, French
Record 18, Domaine(s)
- Mathématiques
Record 18, Main entry term, French
- espace quotient
1, record 18, French, espace%20quotient
correct, masculine noun
Record 18, Abbreviations, French
Record 18, Synonyms, French
- espace vectoriel quotient 1, record 18, French, espace%20vectoriel%20quotient
correct, masculine noun
Record 18, Textual support, French
Record 18, Spanish
Record 18, Textual support, Spanish
Record 19 - internal organization data 1998-03-17
Record 19, English
Record 19, Subject field(s)
- Mathematics
Record 19, Main entry term, English
- loadings of variables 1, record 19, English, loadings%20of%20variables
Record 19, Abbreviations, English
Record 19, Synonyms, English
Record 19, Textual support, English
Record number: 19, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Thurstone's methodology consisted of rotating explained factors in multivariate space to achieve the best loadings of variables on unique factors, rather than using an averaged factor(principle components). 1, record 19, English, - loadings%20of%20variables
Record 19, French
Record 19, Domaine(s)
- Mathématiques
Record 19, Main entry term, French
- saturation de variables
1, record 19, French, saturation%20de%20variables
feminine noun
Record 19, Abbreviations, French
Record 19, Synonyms, French
Record 19, Textual support, French
Record 19, Spanish
Record 19, Textual support, Spanish
Record 20 - internal organization data 1991-07-30
Record 20, English
Record 20, Subject field(s)
- Statistical Surveys
Record 20, Main entry term, English
- common factor space
1, record 20, English, common%20factor%20space
correct
Record 20, Abbreviations, English
Record 20, Synonyms, English
Record 20, French
Record 20, Domaine(s)
- Sondages et enquêtes (Statistique)
Record 20, Main entry term, French
- espace des facteurs communs
1, record 20, French, espace%20des%20facteurs%20communs
correct, masculine noun
Record 20, Abbreviations, French
Record 20, Synonyms, French
Record 20, Textual support, French
Record 20, Spanish
Record 20, Textual support, Spanish
Record 21 - internal organization data 1989-02-13
Record 21, English
Record 21, Subject field(s)
- Various Proper Names
- Emergency Management
Record 21, Main entry term, English
- Radiation Protection Survey and Computation RAPSAC System
1, record 21, English, Radiation%20Protection%20Survey%20and%20Computation%20RAPSAC%20System
correct
Record 21, Abbreviations, English
- RAPSAC 1, record 21, English, RAPSAC
correct
Record 21, Synonyms, English
Record 21, Textual support, English
Record number: 21, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The Radiation Protection Survey and Computation(RAPSAC) System is the current method of determining the protection factor category of potential shelter space in existing structures and of evaluating the usability of such space. 1, record 21, English, - Radiation%20Protection%20Survey%20and%20Computation%20RAPSAC%20System
Record number: 21, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Term officially recognized by the Emergency Preparedness Committee. 2, record 21, English, - Radiation%20Protection%20Survey%20and%20Computation%20RAPSAC%20System
Record 21, French
Record 21, Domaine(s)
- Appellations diverses
- Gestion des urgences
Record 21, Main entry term, French
- système RAPSAC
1, record 21, French, syst%C3%A8me%20RAPSAC
correct, masculine noun
Record 21, Abbreviations, French
- RAPSAC 1, record 21, French, RAPSAC
correct
Record 21, Synonyms, French
Record 21, Textual support, French
Record number: 21, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Le système RAPSAC (Radiation Protection Survey and Computation) est la méthode servant à déterminer le nombre de places-abris dans les bâtiments existants et le niveau de protection de ceux-ci. area. 1, record 21, French, - syst%C3%A8me%20RAPSAC
Record number: 21, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Terme adopté par le comité d'uniformisation de la protection civile. 2, record 21, French, - syst%C3%A8me%20RAPSAC
Record 21, Spanish
Record 21, Textual support, Spanish
Record 22 - internal organization data 1989-02-09
Record 22, English
Record 22, Subject field(s)
- Emergency Management
Record 22, Main entry term, English
- standard shelter space
1, record 22, English, standard%20shelter%20space
correct
Record 22, Abbreviations, English
Record 22, Synonyms, English
Record 22, Textual support, English
Record number: 22, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Shelter space having a protection factor of at least 50 and provided with adequate ventilation to sustain at least one person per square metre of floor space. 1, record 22, English, - standard%20shelter%20space
Record number: 22, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Term officially recognized by the Emergency Preparedness Committee. 2, record 22, English, - standard%20shelter%20space
Record 22, French
Record 22, Domaine(s)
- Gestion des urgences
Record 22, Main entry term, French
- place-abri normale
1, record 22, French, place%2Dabri%20normale
correct, feminine noun
Record 22, Abbreviations, French
Record 22, Synonyms, French
Record 22, Textual support, French
Record number: 22, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Place-abri qui a un facteur de protection d'au moins 50 et qui est dotée d'une ventilation suffisante pour accommoder une personne par mètre carré de superficie de plancher nette. 1, record 22, French, - place%2Dabri%20normale
Record number: 22, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Terme adopté par le comité d'uniformisation de la protection civile. 2, record 22, French, - place%2Dabri%20normale
Record 22, Spanish
Record 22, Textual support, Spanish
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