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HEADING MODE SWITCH [5 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2011-09-27
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Flight Instruments and Equipment (Aeroindustry)
- Aircraft Piloting and Navigation
- Navigation Instruments
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- transfer gyro
1, record 1, English, transfer%20gyro
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The transfer mode should only be used after rapid alignment sequences have been completed in order to reduce the possibilities of initial drift associated with a cold start.... With the transfer gyro properly aligned, calibrated and connected to the platform harness, the transfer command switch on the transfer handle is held depressed for 15 seconds, actuating relays [x, y, z]. The transfer gyro error signal is passed to the azimuth gimbal torque motor which aligns the spin axis of the platform DG [directional gyro] to that of the transfer gyro heading, derived by placing the transfer gyro on the prealigned mount, to the fore and aft line of the A/C [aircraft]. 1, record 1, English, - transfer%20gyro
Record 1, Key term(s)
- transfer gyroscope
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Instruments et équipement de bord (Constructions aéronautiques)
- Pilotage et navigation aérienne
- Instruments de navigation
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- gyroscope de transfert
1, record 1, French, gyroscope%20de%20transfert
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- gyro de transfert 2, record 1, French, gyro%20de%20transfert
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Le mode de transfert ne devrait être utilisé qu'après que les phases de l'alignement rapide ont été complétées afin de réduire les possibilités de dérive initiale associée à un départ à froid. [...] Lorsque le gyroscope de transfert est correctement aligné, calibré et relié [à] la plate-forme, l'interrupteur de commande sur la manette de transfert est tenu poussé pendant 15 secondes pour actionner les relais [x,y,z]. Le signal d'erreur du gyroscope de transfert est passé au moteur couple du cardan azimutal qui aligne l'axe de rotation du directionnel sur celui du cap du gyroscope de transfert, dérivé en plaçant le gyroscope de transfert sur la monture déjà alignée sur l'axe longitudinal de l'avion. 3, record 1, French, - gyroscope%20de%20transfert
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 CONT
Gyro de transfert. La grande problématique du navigateur était de décoller avec un cap vrai le plus précis possible pour se garantir une navigation sans trop d'histoires. Il avait été imaginé un conservateur de cap installé dans une Renault 4L qui stationnait près du bureau de piste. Avant chaque départ en mission la 4L était utilisée pour caler la centrale gyroscopique du Mirage IV au moyen du gyro de transfert prévu à cet effet dans son coffre. Cette solution assez contraignante a été abandonnée lorsqu'il est apparu que le calage manuel de la centrale, avion aligné sur l'axe de piste, était d'une précision suffisante. 2, record 1, French, - gyroscope%20de%20transfert
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2001-08-14
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Flight Instruments and Equipment (Aeroindustry)
- Aircraft Piloting and Navigation
- Navigation Instruments
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- gyro error signal
1, record 2, English, gyro%20error%20signal
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The transfer mode should only be used after rapid alignment sequences have been completed in order to reduce the possibilities of initial drift associated with a cold start... With the transfer gyro properly aligned, calibrated and connected to the plaftorm harness, the transfer command switch on the transfer handle is held depressed for 15 seconds, actuating relays [x, y, z]. The transfer gyro error signal is passed to the azimuth gimbal torque motor which aligns the spin axis of the platform DG [directional gyro] to that of the transfer gyro heading, derived by placing the transfer gyro on the prealigned mount, to the fore and aft line of the A/C [aircraft]. 1, record 2, English, - gyro%20error%20signal
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Instruments et équipement de bord (Constructions aéronautiques)
- Pilotage et navigation aérienne
- Instruments de navigation
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- signal d'erreur du gyroscope
1, record 2, French, signal%20d%27erreur%20du%20gyroscope
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 mode de transfert ne devrait être utilisé qu'après que les phases de l'alignement rapide ont été complétées afin de réduire les possibilités de dérive initiale associée à un départ à froid. [...] Lorsque le gyroscope de transfert est correctement aligné, calibré et relié au harnais de la plate-forme, l'interrupteur de commande sur la manette de transfert est tenu poussé pendant 15 secondes pour actionner les relais [x,y,z]. Le signal d'erreur du gyroscope de transfert est passé au moteur couple du cardan azimutal qui aligne l'axe de rotation du directionnel sur celui du cap du gyroscope de transfert, dérivé en plaçant le gyroscope de transfert sur la monture déjà alignée sur l'axe longitudinal de l'avion. 1, record 2, French, - signal%20d%27erreur%20du%20gyroscope
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
- transfer gyro error signal
1, record 3, English, transfer%20gyro%20error%20signal
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The transfer mode should only be used after rapid alignment sequences have been completed in order to reduce the possibilities of initial drift associated with a cold start... With the transfer gyro properly aligned, calibrated and connected to the plaftorm harness, the transfer command switch on the transfer handle is held depressed for 15 seconds, actuating relays [x, y, z]. The transfer gyro error signal is passed to the azimuth gimbal torque motor which aligns the spin axis of the platform DG [directional gyro] to that of the transfer gyro heading, derived by placing the transfer gyro on the prealigned mount, to the fore and aft line of the A/C [aircraft]. 1, record 3, English, - transfer%20gyro%20error%20signal
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
- signal d'erreur du gyroscope de transfert
1, record 3, French, signal%20d%27erreur%20du%20gyroscope%20de%20transfert
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Le mode de transfert ne devrait être utilisé qu'après que les phases de l'alignement rapide ont été complétées afin de réduire les possibilités de dérive initiale associée à un départ à froid. [...] Lorsque le gyroscope de transfert est correctement aligné, calibré et relié [à] la plate-forme, l'interrupteur de commande sur la manette de transfert est tenu poussé pendant 15 secondes pour actionner les relais [x,y,z]. Le signal d'erreur du gyroscope de transfert est passé au moteur couple du cardan azimutal qui aligne l'axe de rotation du directionnel sur celui du cap du gyroscope de transfert, dérivé en plaçant le gyroscope de transfert sur la monture déjà alignée sur l'axe longitudinal de l'avion. 1, record 3, French, - signal%20d%27erreur%20du%20gyroscope%20de%20transfert
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
- transfer gyro heading
1, record 4, English, transfer%20gyro%20heading
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The transfer mode should only be used after rapid alignment sequences have been completed in order to reduce the possibilities of initial drift associated with a cold start.... With the transfer gyro properly aligned, calibrated and connected to the plaftorm harness, the transfer command switch on the transfer handle is held depressed for 15 seconds, actuating relays [x, y, z]. The transfer gyro error signal is passed to the azimuth gimbal torque motor which aligns the spin axis of the platform DG [directional gyro] to that of the transfer gyro heading, derived by placing the transfer gyro on the prealigned mount, to the fore and aft line of the A/C [aircraft]. 1, record 4, English, - transfer%20gyro%20heading
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
- cap du gyroscope de transfert
1, record 4, French, cap%20du%20gyroscope%20de%20transfert
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Le mode de transfert ne devrait être utilisé qu'après que les phases de l'alignement rapide ont été complétées afin de réduire les possibilités de dérive initiale associée à un départ à froid. [...] Lorsque le gyroscope de transfert est correctement aligné, calibré et relié [à] la plate-forme, l'interrupteur de commande sur la manette de transfert est tenu poussé pendant 15 secondes pour actionner les relais [x,y,z]. Le signal d'erreur du gyroscope de transfert est passé au moteur couple du cardan azimutal qui aligne l'axe de rotation du directionnel sur celui du cap du gyroscope de transfert, dérivé en plaçant le gyroscope de transfert sur la monture déjà alignée sur l'axe longitudinal de l'avion. 1, record 4, French, - cap%20du%20gyroscope%20de%20transfert
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 1980-08-27
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Aeroindustry
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- heading mode switch
1, record 5, English, heading%20mode%20switch
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The Pilot's heading mode switch is interlocked with the Copilot's heading mode switch. 1, record 5, English, - heading%20mode%20switch
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Constructions aéronautiques
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- sélecteur de fonction de cap
1, record 5, French, s%C3%A9lecteur%20de%20fonction%20de%20cap
masculine noun
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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