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HAMMER TUBE [5 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2007-10-31
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Weather Stations and Meteorological Instruments and Equipment
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- ram profile
1, record 1, English, ram%20profile
correct, officially approved
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- ram hardness profile 2, record 1, English, ram%20hardness%20profile
correct
- ramsonde profile 3, record 1, English, ramsonde%20profile
correct, officially approved
- rammsonde profile 4, record 1, English, rammsonde%20profile
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A graphical profile that exhibits ram resistance with depth. 5, record 1, English, - ram%20profile
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The ram profile is a record of a hardness index through a vertical section of the snowpack. The ram hardness(R) is measured by driving a ram penetrometer(ram or ramsonde) vertically into the snowpack. The ram is a tube or rod with a centimeter scale for depth and a standard cone-shaped tip. The operator drops a hammer(H) a certain distance(f) and records the penetration depth(p) of the ram into the snow. 6, record 1, English, - ram%20profile
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 CONT
The ram profile highlighted a deep weak layer. [Example approved by the Avalanche Bulletin Terminology Standardization Committee.] 3, record 1, English, - ram%20profile
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The ram resistance is an index of the relative hardness of snow as measured by a rammesonde. 5, record 1, English, - ram%20profile
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
ram profile; ramsonde profile: terms officially approved by the Avalanche Bulletin Terminology Standardization Committee. 7, record 1, English, - ram%20profile
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Stations, instruments et équipements météorologiques
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- profil de battage
1, record 1, French, profil%20de%20battage
correct, masculine noun, officially approved
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- profil par battage 2, record 1, French, profil%20par%20battage
correct, masculine noun, officially approved
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Profil établi à l'aide d'un sondage de battage qui représente sous forme d'histogramme la résistance au battage (ou à la pénétration) en fonction de la profondeur. 3, record 1, French, - profil%20de%20battage
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Le profil de battage a permis de détecter une couche fragile en profondeur. [Exemple entériné par le Comité d'uniformisation de la terminologie des bulletins d'avalanche.] 4, record 1, French, - profil%20de%20battage
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
[Un profil de battage] permet de se faire une idée de la stratification et de la dureté du manteau neigeux. 3, record 1, French, - profil%20de%20battage
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
profil de battage; profil par battage : termes uniformisés par le Comité d'uniformisation de la terminologie des bulletins d'avalanche. 5, record 1, French, - profil%20de%20battage
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2000-08-01
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Space Exploration Equipment and Tools
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- extension handle
1, record 2, English, extension%20handle
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Buzz is still at the MESA and may be attaching one of the core tubes to an extension handle. The extension handle will allow him to hammer the core tube into the ground without having to bend over very far. 1, record 2, English, - extension%20handle
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Équipement et outillage d'exploration spatiale
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- manche déployable
1, record 2, French, manche%20d%C3%A9ployable
correct, masculine noun
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 1993-06-04
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Pipes and Fittings
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- impact flaring
1, record 3, English, impact%20flaring
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
In impact flaring, the flaring tool is inserted into the end of the tube. Then a few easy hammer blows on the flaring tool will expand the tube to the proper flare for the style of fitting to be used. 1, record 3, English, - impact%20flaring
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Tuyauterie et raccords
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- évasement à percussion
1, record 3, French, %C3%A9vasement%20%C3%A0%20percussion
masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Pour l'évasement à percussion, insérer l'outil à évaser dans l'extrémité du tube; donner ensuite quelques légers coups de marteau sur l'outil, ce qui évasera le collet du tube à l'angle approprié pour recevoir le raccord prévu. 1, record 3, French, - %C3%A9vasement%20%C3%A0%20percussion
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 1987-06-30
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Scientific Instruments
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- Shore scleroscope
1, record 4, English, Shore%20scleroscope
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A device used in rebound hardness testing of rubber, metal, and plastic; consists of a small, conical hammer fitted with a diamond point and acting in a glass tube. 1, record 4, English, - Shore%20scleroscope
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Instruments scientifiques
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- scléroscope Shore
1, record 4, French, scl%C3%A9roscope%20Shore
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Scléroscope : Appareil mesurant la dureté d'un corps par la hauteur de rebondissement d'une bille d'acier très dur, après choc sur le corps que l'on veut essayer. (Un type courant est le scléroscope Shore.) 2, record 4, French, - scl%C3%A9roscope%20Shore
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 1981-09-03
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Clocks, Watches and Bells
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- hammer tube
1, record 5, English, hammer%20tube
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Horlogerie et sonnerie
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- tube de marteau
1, record 5, French, tube%20de%20marteau
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
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