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HARD AXIS [9 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2012-02-03
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Landscape Architecture
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- soft landscape
1, record 1, English, soft%20landscape
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
That part of a landscape referring to trees, plant materials and animals as opposed to non living elements as rock, brick, wood, etc. which are part of the hard landscape. 2, record 1, English, - soft%20landscape
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Sculpture in the landscape has been used in the landscape since the most ancient of times. It has been used to define the edges of outdoor "rooms", to provide a terminus to a visual axis, and act as a subject of private contemplation. Topiary(the "sculpting" of plant material) aside, hard sculpture provides a pleasing contrast to the soft landscape. 1, record 1, English, - soft%20landscape
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Architecture paysagère
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- éléments paysagers vivants
1, record 1, French, %C3%A9l%C3%A9ments%20paysagers%20vivants
proposal, masculine noun, plural
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Selon l'Ordre des architectes du Québec et l'École d'architecture paysagère, Université de Montréal il n'existe pas d'équivalent français connu. 2, record 1, French, - %C3%A9l%C3%A9ments%20paysagers%20vivants
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Voir la fiche «parties construites du jardin/hard landscape». 1, record 1, French, - %C3%A9l%C3%A9ments%20paysagers%20vivants
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2011-07-15
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Sponges, Hydrozoans and Jellyfish
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- red coral
1, record 2, English, red%20coral
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- precious coral 1, record 2, English, precious%20coral
correct
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
[Coral] of the Mediterranean and adjacent parts of the Atlantic that forms branching shrubby colonies sometimes about a foot high and has in the axis of the stems and branches a hard stony skeleton of a delicate red or pink color used for ornaments and jewelry. 2, record 2, English, - red%20coral
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Éponges, hydres et méduses
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- corail rouge
1, record 2, French, corail%20rouge
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Le corail rouge, ou corail vrai, forme des colonies arborescentes, à polypes courts et incolores à 8 tentacules, insérés dans un cœnenchyme massif, dans lequel ils peuvent se rétracter. Le squelette est formé à la fois de spicules calcaires épars dans le cœnenchyme et d'une région profonde organisée en un axe dense. Les polypes communiquent entre eux par un réseau de tubes stoloniaux qui parcourent le cœnenchyme en tous sens. Le corail rouge se rencontre sur les côtes méditerranéennes, où il est récolté par dragage et vendu en bimbeloterie. 2, record 2, French, - corail%20rouge
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2001-08-14
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Flight Instruments and Equipment (Aeroindustry)
- Aircraft Piloting and Navigation
- Navigation Instruments
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- azimuth tachometer
1, record 3, English, azimuth%20tachometer
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Heading rapid alignment. In trying to achieve the highest possible torquing rates during rapid and main align, the DG [directional gyro] is unconventionally torqued at the azimuth axis. The movement of the DG sensitive axis is restricted to [plus or minus] 1 degree in the pick-off torquer, Microsyn, by a hard stop. When the torque is applied, the sensitive axis locks at its limits of [plus or minus] 1 degree and effectively assists in positioning the azimuth gimbal. During the alignment, an azimuth tachometer supplies the required damping to prevent overshooting. The pick-off torquer, when forced against its stops, generates an error signal. 1, record 3, English, - azimuth%20tachometer
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Instruments et équipement de bord (Constructions aéronautiques)
- Pilotage et navigation aérienne
- Instruments de navigation
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- tachymètre azimutal
1, record 3, French, tachym%C3%A8tre%20azimutal
masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Alignement rapide de cap. En essayant d'obtenir les couples les plus élevés possibles durant l'alignement rapide et l'alignement principal, on applique le couple à l'axe azimutal du directionnel de façon inhabituelle. Le mouvement de l'axe sensible du directionnel est restreint à [plus ou moins] 1 degré dans le moteur couple de détection, (microsyn) par une butée dure. Lorsque le couple est appliqué, l'axe sensible se verrouille à sa limite de [plus ou moins] 1 degré et aide de façon efficace à mettre en position le cardan azimutal. Durant l'alignement, un tachymètre azimutal fournit l'amortissement nécessaire pour empêcher l'alignement de dépasser les bornes. Le moteur couple de détection, lorsqu'il est forcé contre ces butées, engendre un signal d'erreur. 1, record 3, French, - tachym%C3%A8tre%20azimutal
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2001-08-14
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Flight Instruments and Equipment (Aeroindustry)
- Aircraft Piloting and Navigation
- Navigation Instruments
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- azimuth axis
1, record 4, English, azimuth%20axis
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Heading rapid alignment. In trying to achieve the highest possible torquing rates during rapid and main align, the DG [directional gyro] is unconventionally torqued at the azimuth axis. The movement of the DG sensitive axis is restricted to [plus or minus] 1 degree in the pick-off torquer, Microsyn, by a hard stop. When the torque is applied, the sensitive axis locks at its limits of [plus or minus] 1 degree and effectively assists in positioning the azimuth gimbal. During the alignment, an azimuth tachometer supplies the required damping to prevent overshooting. The pick-off torquer, when forced against its stops, generates and error signal. 1, record 4, English, - azimuth%20axis
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Instruments et équipement de bord (Constructions aéronautiques)
- Pilotage et navigation aérienne
- Instruments de navigation
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- axe azimutal
1, record 4, French, axe%20azimutal
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
- axe d'azimut 2, record 4, French, axe%20d%27azimut
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Alignement rapide de cap. En essayant d'obtenir les couples les plus élevés possibles durant l'alignement rapide et l'alignement principal, on applique le couple à l'axe azimutal du directionnel de façon inhabituelle. Le mouvement de l'axe sensible du directionnel est restreint à [plus ou moins] 1 degré dans le moteur couple de détection, (microsyn) par une butée dure. Lorsque le couple est appliqué, l'axe sensible se verrouille à sa limite de [plus ou moins] 1 degré et aide de façon efficace à mettre en position le cardan azimutal. Durant l'alignement, un tachymètre azimutal fournit l'amortissement nécessaire pour empêcher l'alignement de dépasser les bornes. Le moteur couple de détection, lorsqu'il est forcé contre ces butées, engendre un signal d'erreur. 1, record 4, French, - axe%20azimutal
Record 4, Key term(s)
- axe azimutal du directionnel
- axe azimutal du gyroscope directionnel
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 2001-08-14
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Flight Instruments and Equipment (Aeroindustry)
- Aircraft Piloting and Navigation
- Navigation Instruments
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- pick-off torquer
1, record 5, English, pick%2Doff%20torquer
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Heading rapid alignment. In trying to achieve the highest possible torquing rates during rapid and main align, the DG [directional gyro] is unconventionally torqued at the azimuth axis. The movement of the DG sensitive axis is restricted to [plus or minus] 1 degree in the pick-off torquer, Microsyn, by a hard stop. When the torque is applied, the sensitive axis locks at its limits of [plus or minus] 1 degree and effectively assists in positioning the azimuth gimbal. During the alignment, an azimuth tachometer supplies the required damping to prevent overshooting. The pick-off torquer, when forced against its stops, generates an error signal. 1, record 5, English, - pick%2Doff%20torquer
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Instruments et équipement de bord (Constructions aéronautiques)
- Pilotage et navigation aérienne
- Instruments de navigation
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- moteur couple de détection
1, record 5, French, moteur%20couple%20de%20d%C3%A9tection
correct, masculine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Alignement rapide de cap. En essayant d'obtenir les couples les plus élevés possibles durant l'alignement rapide et l'alignement principal, on applique le couple à l'axe azimutal du directionnel de façon inhabituelle. Le mouvement de l'axe sensible du directionnel est restreint à [plus ou moins] 1 degré dans le moteur couple de détection, (microsyn) par une butée dure. Lorsque le couple est appliqué, l'axe sensible se verrouille à sa limite de [plus ou moins] 1 degré et aide de façon efficace à mettre en position le cardan azimutal. Durant l'alignement, un tachymètre azimutal fournit l'amortissement nécessaire pour empêcher l'alignement de dépasser les bornes. Le moteur couple de détection, lorsqu'il est forcé contre ces butées, engendre un signal d'erreur. 1, record 5, French, - moteur%20couple%20de%20d%C3%A9tection
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 2001-08-13
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Flight Instruments and Equipment (Aeroindustry)
- Aircraft Piloting and Navigation
- Navigation Instruments
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- DG sensitive axis
1, record 6, English, DG%20sensitive%20axis
correct
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Heading rapid alignment. In trying to achieve the highest possible torquing rates during rapid and main align, the DG [directional gyro] is unconventionally torqued at the azimuth axis. The movement of the DG sensitive axis is restricted to [plus or minus] 1 degree in the pick-off torquer, Microsyn, by a hard stop. When the torque is applied, the sensitive axis locks at its limits of [plus or minus] 1 degree and effectively assists in positioning the azimuth gimbal. During the alignment, an azimuth tachometer supplies the required damping to prevent overshooting. The pick-off torquer, when forced against its stops, generates and error signal. 1, record 6, English, - DG%20sensitive%20axis
Record 6, Key term(s)
- directional gyroscope sensitive axis
- directional gyro sensitive axis
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Instruments et équipement de bord (Constructions aéronautiques)
- Pilotage et navigation aérienne
- Instruments de navigation
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- axe sensible du directionnel
1, record 6, French, axe%20sensible%20du%20directionnel
correct, masculine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Alignement rapide de cap. En essayant d'obtenir les couples les plus élevés possibles durant l'alignement rapide et l'alignement principal, on applique le couple à l'axe azimutal du directionnel de façon inhabituelle. Le mouvement de l'axe sensible du directionnel est restreint à [plus ou moins] 1 degré dans le moteur couple de détection, (microsyn) par une butée dure. Lorsque le couple est appliqué, l'axe sensible se verrouille à sa limite de [plus ou moins] 1 degré et aide de façon efficace à mettre en position le cardan azimutal. Durant l'alignement, un tachymètre azimutal fournit l'amortissement nécessaire pour empêcher l'alignement de dépasser les bornes. Le moteur couple de détection, lorsqu'il est forcé contre ces butées, engendre un signal d'erreur. 1, record 6, French, - axe%20sensible%20du%20directionnel
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
L'instrument fondamental d'une centrale inertielle est ainsi l'accéléromètre, qui mesure l'accélération dans une direction privilégiée, appelée axe sensible. Trois accéléromètres travaillent selon trois axes sensibles parfaitement déterminés par des gyroscopes associés. 2, record 6, French, - axe%20sensible%20du%20directionnel
Record 6, Key term(s)
- axe sensible du gyroscope directionnel
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 2001-08-13
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Flight Instruments and Equipment (Aeroindustry)
- Aircraft Piloting and Navigation
- Navigation Instruments
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- hard stop
1, record 7, English, hard%20stop
correct
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Heading rapid alignment. In trying to achieve the highest possible torquing rates during rapid and main align, the DG [directional gyro] is unconventionally torqued at the azimuth axis. The movement of the DG sensitive axis is restricted to [plus or minus] 1 degree in the pick-off torquer, Microsyn, by a hard stop. When the torque is applied, the sensitive axis locks at its limits of [plus or minus] 1 degree and effectively assists in positioning the azimuth gimbal. During the alignment, an azimuth tachometer supplies the required damping to prevent overshooting. The pick-off torquer, when forced against its stops, generates and error signal. 1, record 7, English, - hard%20stop
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Instruments et équipement de bord (Constructions aéronautiques)
- Pilotage et navigation aérienne
- Instruments de navigation
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- butée dure
1, record 7, French, but%C3%A9e%20dure
feminine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Alignement rapide de cap. En essayant d'obtenir les couples les plus élevés possibles durant l'alignement rapide et l'alignement principal, on applique le couple à l'axe azimutal du directionnel de façon inhabituelle. Le mouvement de l'axe sensible du directionnel est restreint à [plus ou moins] 1 degré dans le moteur couple de détection, (microsyn) par une butée dure. Lorsque le couple est appliqué, l'axe sensible se verrouille à sa limite de [plus ou moins] 1 degré et aide de façon efficace à mettre en position le cardan azimutal. Durant l'alignement, un tachymètre azimutal fournit l'amortissement nécessaire pour empêcher l'alignement de dépasser les bornes. Le moteur couple de détection, lorsqu'il est forcé contre ces butées, engendre un signal d'erreur. 1, record 7, French, - but%C3%A9e%20dure
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record 8 - internal organization data 1999-05-10
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- Measuring Instruments
- Scientific Instruments
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- knife-edge
1, record 8, English, knife%2Dedge
correct
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
Record 8, Synonyms, English
Record 8, Textual support, English
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A sharp wedge of a steel or other hard material used as a fulcrum or axis of motion for a lever arm or beam in a machine or instrument of precision(as a scale...) to minimize frictions. 2, record 8, English, - knife%2Dedge
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Appareils de mesure
- Instruments scientifiques
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- couteau
1, record 8, French, couteau
correct, masculine noun
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
Record 8, Synonyms, French
- couteau simple 2, record 8, French, couteau%20simple
masculine noun
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Prisme d'acier qui traverse le fléau soit en son milieu (l'arête reposant sur un plan d'agate ou d'acier), soit à chaque extrémité (l'arête portant un plateau). 3, record 8, French, - couteau
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Couteau d'un fléau de balance. 3, record 8, French, - couteau
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
Record 9 - internal organization data 1994-09-01
Record 9, English
Record 9, Subject field(s)
- Magnetism
Record 9, Main entry term, English
- hard axis 1, record 9, English, hard%20axis
Record 9, Abbreviations, English
Record 9, Synonyms, English
- hard direction 1, record 9, English, hard%20direction
Record 9, Textual support, English
Record 9, French
Record 9, Domaine(s)
- Magnétisme
Record 9, Main entry term, French
- axe difficile
1, record 9, French, axe%20difficile
correct, masculine noun
Record 9, Abbreviations, French
Record 9, Synonyms, French
Record 9, Textual support, French
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Direction contenue dans le plan perpendiculaire à la couche magnétique suivant laquelle un film mince magnétique est aimanté et sur laquelle l'aimantation permanente est presque nulle. 1, record 9, French, - axe%20difficile
Record 9, Spanish
Record 9, Textual support, Spanish
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