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Record 1 - internal organization data 2024-04-02
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Astrophysics and Cosmography
- The Sun (Astronomy)
- The Moon (Astronomy)
- The Earth (Astronomy)
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- fourth contact
1, record 1, English, fourth%20contact
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- last contact 2, record 1, English, last%20contact
correct
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The instant when the partial phase of an eclipse ends. 3, record 1, English, - fourth%20contact
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Astrophysique et cosmographie
- Soleil (Astronomie)
- Lune (Astronomie)
- Terre (Astronomie)
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- quatrième contact
1, record 1, French, quatri%C3%A8me%20contact
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- deuxième contact extérieur 2, record 1, French, deuxi%C3%A8me%20contact%20ext%C3%A9rieur
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
[...] fin de l'éclipse partielle [...] 2, record 1, French, - quatri%C3%A8me%20contact
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2008-07-28
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Surgical Instruments
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- anesthesia forceps
1, record 2, English, anesthesia%20forceps
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- anaesthesia forceps 2, record 2, English, anaesthesia%20forceps
correct
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Anesthesia forceps are a vital tool in most operating rooms because of their unique design and applications.... Designed with a pair of scissor-like arms that are pivotally connected together, anesthesia forceps have a long and narrow working surface, which helps guide surgeons through the anesthesia procedure, while maintaining good visual contact with the patient's internal structure. Some types of anesthesia forceps are designed with an alternative embodiment that provides a fourth bend near the guiding end of the forceps, which allows for easier insertion of a catheter in some patients, such as children. 1, record 2, English, - anesthesia%20forceps
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Among the various types of forceps for general use are anesthesia forceps, dressing forceps, eye and ear forceps, uterine forceps and bone-holding forceps. 3, record 2, English, - anesthesia%20forceps
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Instruments chirurgicaux
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- pince pour anesthésie 1, record 2, French, pince%20pour%20anesth%C3%A9sie
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2002-06-20
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Orbital Stations
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- external debris pane
1, record 3, English, external%20debris%20pane
correct, officially approved
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
In the summer of 1994 NASA approved adding an optical-quality nadir-viewing window to the U. S. Laboratory Module of the International Space Station. The window can view 39. 5 degrees forward along the axis of the ISS, 32. 2 degrees aft, and a total of 79. 1 degrees from port to starboard. The window is constructed of three panes of fused silica and a fourth protective kick pane made of glass laminate. From outboard to inboard, the panes are : OUTBOARD-An external debris pane that can be changed by an EVA astronaut if damaged. A redundant pressure pane. A primary pressure pane. A scratch or "kick" pane that protects the primary pressure pane from being damaged if the crew or equipment make contact with the window [and] provides a UV-IR coating to protect the crew members. INBOARD-The kick pane is removed during window research operations to take advantage of the full spectrum of radiation that passes through the fused silica panes. When not in use, the window is protected by the kick pane on the inside, and by an external cover on the outside. The external cover can be rotated in or out of position from within the cabin by an astronaut using a hand crank. 2, record 3, English, - external%20debris%20pane
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
external debris pane: term officially approved by the International Space Station official approval Group (ISSOAG). 3, record 3, English, - external%20debris%20pane
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Stations orbitales
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- vitrage anti-débris
1, record 3, French, vitrage%20anti%2Dd%C3%A9bris
proposal, masculine noun, officially approved
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
vitrage anti-débris : terme uniformisé par le Groupe de travail de la terminologie de la Station spatiale internationale (GTTSSI). 1, record 3, French, - vitrage%20anti%2Dd%C3%A9bris
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
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