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HEAT SHIELD [25 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2026-04-28
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Spacecraft
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- ablative shield
1, record 1, English, ablative%20shield
correct, noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- ablation shield 2, record 1, English, ablation%20shield
correct, noun
- ablative heat shield 3, record 1, English, ablative%20heat%20shield
correct, noun
- ablation heat shield 4, record 1, English, ablation%20heat%20shield
correct, noun
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
... a shield that evaporates when heated, thereby absorbing thermal energy and protecting the underlying structure from heat damage. 5, record 1, English, - ablative%20shield
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The heat shield is one of the most critical elements of the Orion spacecraft, protecting Orion and the astronauts as they enter Earth's atmosphere... Measuring 16. 5 feet in diameter, it's the largest ablative heat shield in the world. The outer surface is made of blocks of an ablative material called Avcoat, a reformulated version of the material used on the Apollo capsules. During descent, the Avcoat ablates, or burns off in a controlled fashion, transporting heat away from Orion. 6, record 1, English, - ablative%20shield
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 CONT
To protect the Apollo command module from the extreme heat of reentry, NASA chose an ablative heat shield composed of a brazed steel honeycomb substructure, a fiberglass honeycomb shell filled with phenolic epoxy resin. 7, record 1, English, - ablative%20shield
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Engins spatiaux
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- bouclier ablatif
1, record 1, French, bouclier%20ablatif
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Bouclier thermique dont les éléments principaux sont constitués par des couches réfractaires de haute résistance, réalisées à base de matériaux céramiques ou de matières organiques contenant diverses charges. 2, record 1, French, - bouclier%20ablatif
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Ces matériaux s'échauffent au cours du vol jusqu'à la température de fusion, de sublimation ou de dissociation moléculaires des constituants, avec perte d'une partie superficielle de leur masse entraînée par l'air extérieur qui balaie la surface. 2, record 1, French, - bouclier%20ablatif
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Un élément indispensable du bouclier est une couche de matériau thermiquement isolant, de faible poids volumique, disposée sous la couche ablative et servant à protéger les pièces de structure et le volume interne de l'engin contre la pénétration de la chaleur. 2, record 1, French, - bouclier%20ablatif
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Naves espaciales
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- escudo térmico ablativo
1, record 1, Spanish, escudo%20t%C3%A9rmico%20ablativo
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Los escudos térmicos ablativos están compuestos de materiales especialmente diseñados para soportar y gestionar las altas temperaturas y la fricción durante la reentrada. 1, record 1, Spanish, - escudo%20t%C3%A9rmico%20ablativo
Record 2 - internal organization data 2026-04-28
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Spacecraft
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- heat shield
1, record 2, English, heat%20shield
correct, noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- thermal shield 2, record 2, English, thermal%20shield
correct, noun
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
In aerospace engineering, the special structure used to protect a reentry body or aerospace vehicle from aerodynamic heating on flight through a planet’s atmosphere ... 3, record 2, English, - heat%20shield
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
On April 10, once the crew module separated from the service module, it re-entered Earth's atmosphere at 35 times the speed of sound. The heat shield and the friction with the atmosphere helped bleed out a lot of the speed. 4, record 2, English, - heat%20shield
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Engins spatiaux
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- bouclier thermique
1, record 2, French, bouclier%20thermique
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Dispositif présent sur certains engins spatiaux [...] afin de les protéger lors de la traversée, à grande vitesse, d'une atmosphère gazeuse [...] 2, record 2, French, - bouclier%20thermique
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Au passage, le [lanceur] SLS a lancé le vaisseau Orion vers la Lune. Ce vaisseau, qui devra abriter les astronautes pour la prochaine mission lunaire, a poursuivi son voyage jusqu'à notre astre le plus proche, puis est revenu sur Terre, pour s'amerrir 25 jours après son lancement dans l'océan Pacifique, comme prévu. Comme espéré, le bouclier thermique géant – cinq mètres de diamètre – a parfaitement résisté à la rentrée dans l'atmosphère, après avoir parcouru plus de 2,2 millions de kilomètres dans l'espace. 3, record 2, French, - bouclier%20thermique
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Naves espaciales
Record 2, Main entry term, Spanish
- escudo térmico
1, record 2, Spanish, escudo%20t%C3%A9rmico
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 2, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Separación del módulo de tripulación del módulo de servicio: [...] el módulo de servicio de Orion, el cual contiene los motores responsables de los encendidos que dirigen la nave espacial y la impulsan a través del espacio, se separará del módulo de tripulación. Esto expondrá el escudo térmico del módulo de tripulación, que protegerá a los astronautas del calor de la reentrada. 2, record 2, Spanish, - escudo%20t%C3%A9rmico
Record 3 - external organization data 2023-01-11
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Compartment - National Occupational Classification (NOC)
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- aircraft heat shield maker
1, record 3, English, aircraft%20heat%20shield%20maker
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Tiroir – Classification nationale des professions (CNP)
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- fabricant de boucliers thermiques pour aéronefs
1, record 3, French, fabricant%20de%20boucliers%20thermiques%20pour%20a%C3%A9ronefs
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
- fabricante de boucliers thermiques pour aéronefs 1, record 3, French, fabricante%20de%20boucliers%20thermiques%20pour%20a%C3%A9ronefs
correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2021-11-30
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Space Exploration Equipment and Tools
- Spacecraft
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- aeroshell
1, record 4, English, aeroshell
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
An aeroshell is a rigid heat-shielded shell that helps decelerate and protects a spacecraft vehicle from pressure, heat, and possible debris created by drag during atmospheric entry... Its main components consist of a heat shield(the forebody) and a back shell. 2, record 4, English, - aeroshell
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Équipement et outillage d'exploration spatiale
- Engins spatiaux
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- bouclier aérodynamique
1, record 4, French, bouclier%20a%C3%A9rodynamique
masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
- coque aérodynamique 1, record 4, French, coque%20a%C3%A9rodynamique
feminine noun
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 2021-06-23
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Space Exploration Equipment and Tools
- Spacecraft
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- backshell
1, record 5, English, backshell
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The backshell and heat shield together form the aeroshell, which protects the rover during its turbulent descent to Mars. 2, record 5, English, - backshell
Record 5, Key term(s)
- back shell
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Équipement et outillage d'exploration spatiale
- Engins spatiaux
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- bouclier arrière
1, record 5, French, bouclier%20arri%C3%A8re
correct, masculine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - external organization data 2021-03-18
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Compartment – Nomenclature 4.0
- Museums and Heritage (General)
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- heat shield
1, record 6, English, heat%20shield
correct
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
heat shield : an item in the "Aerospace Transportation Tools and Equipment" class of the "Distribution and Transportation Objects" category. 2, record 6, English, - heat%20shield
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Tiroir – Nomenclature 4.0
- Muséologie et patrimoine (Généralités)
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- protecteur thermique
1, record 6, French, protecteur%20thermique
correct, masculine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
protecteur thermique : objet de la classe «Outillage et équipement de transport aérospatial» de la catégorie «Objets de manutention et de transport». 2, record 6, French, - protecteur%20thermique
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 2017-04-20
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Nuclear Plant Safety
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- ex-vessel explosion
1, record 7, English, ex%2Dvessel%20explosion
correct
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
- ex-vessel steam explosion 1, record 7, English, ex%2Dvessel%20steam%20explosion
correct
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 CONT
An ex-vessel steam explosion may occur if the primary system is breached by hot debris. Debris in the reactor outlet piping may fail the piping and fall onto the pump room floor or debris on the reactor vessel bottom may be blocked from flowing into the outlet piping if it freezes in the effluent piping nozzle muff structure. If this occurs, the debris will heat up on the reactor vessel bottom and eventually fail the bottom shield. The likely mode of failure of the bottom shield is collapse of the shield as a whole. If it collapses, the entire shield, as well as the molten debris, will fall into the pin room below the reactor vessel. The debris will then flow across the floor into the pump room. In either event, a large portion of the reactor fuel inventory will be deposited on the pump room floor. The pump room floor will be covered with water in many scenarios. A steam explosion may result when the debris enters this water. 1, record 7, English, - ex%2Dvessel%20explosion
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Sûreté des centrales nucléaires
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- explosion hors cuve
1, record 7, French, explosion%20hors%20cuve
correct, feminine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
- explosion de vapeur hors cuve 2, record 7, French, explosion%20de%20vapeur%20hors%20cuve
correct, feminine noun
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 CONT
La condition nécessaire à une explosion vapeur est le simple contact entre les deux fluides, mais les situations les plus énergétiques sont celles où les deux fluides sont mélangés avant que ne se déclenche la fragmentation. Dans les réacteurs à eau pressurisée de tels mélanges pourraient se former après la fusion du cœur lors de la relocalisation du corium en fond de cuve (explosion en cuve) et/ou éventuellement lors de la percée de la cuve et la chute du corium dans le puits de cuve (explosion hors cuve). 1, record 7, French, - explosion%20hors%20cuve
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record 8 - internal organization data 2013-12-12
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- Nuclear Fission Reactors
- Thermonuclear fusion
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- blanket module
1, record 8, English, blanket%20module
correct
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
Record 8, Synonyms, English
Record 8, Textual support, English
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A thermonuclear reactor blanket subdivision that has a detachable wall which directly faces the plasma to remove its heat load, and a semi-permanent blanket shield to protect against neutrons. 2, record 8, English, - blanket%20module
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Réacteurs nucléaires de fission
- Fusion thermonucléaire
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- module de couverture
1, record 8, French, module%20de%20couverture
correct, masculine noun
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
Record 8, Synonyms, French
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Subdivision de la couverture d'un réacteur thermonucléaire, qui se compose d'une paroi démontable positionnée directement face au plasma pour en évacuer la charge thermique et d'un bouclier semi-permanent qui protège contre les neutrons. 2, record 8, French, - module%20de%20couverture
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
Record 9 - internal organization data 2011-09-21
Record 9, English
Record 9, Subject field(s)
- Building Insulation and Acoustical Design
Record 9, Main entry term, English
- insulation
1, record 9, English, insulation
correct, officially approved
Record 9, Abbreviations, English
Record 9, Synonyms, English
Record 9, Textual support, English
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 DEF
An act or action of separating or shield(a conduction) from conducting bodies by means of nonconductors so as to prevent transfer of electricity, heat, or sound. 2, record 9, English, - insulation
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 OBS
insulation: term officially approved by the Lexicon Project Committee (New Brunswick). 3, record 9, English, - insulation
Record 9, French
Record 9, Domaine(s)
- Isolation et acoustique architecturale
Record 9, Main entry term, French
- isolation
1, record 9, French, isolation
correct, feminine noun, officially approved
Record 9, Abbreviations, French
Record 9, Synonyms, French
Record 9, Textual support, French
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Action de protéger une pièce contre la chaleur, le froid, le bruit. 2, record 9, French, - isolation
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 OBS
isolation : terme uniformisé par le Comité du projet de lexiques (Nouveau-Brunswick). 3, record 9, French, - isolation
Record 9, Spanish
Record 9, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Aislamiento y acústica arquitectónicos
Record 9, Main entry term, Spanish
- aislamiento
1, record 9, Spanish, aislamiento
masculine noun
Record 9, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 9, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 9, Textual support, Spanish
Record 10 - internal organization data 2011-08-11
Record 10, English
Record 10, Subject field(s)
- Scientific Research Equipment
- Analytical Chemistry
Record 10, Main entry term, English
- heat shield
1, record 10, English, heat%20shield
correct
Record 10, Abbreviations, English
Record 10, Synonyms, English
Record 10, Textual support, English
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Term(s) taken from a Canadian laboratory-equipment company’s catalogue. 1, record 10, English, - heat%20shield
Record 10, French
Record 10, Domaine(s)
- Matériel et équipement (Recherche scientifique)
- Chimie analytique
Record 10, Main entry term, French
- écran thermique
1, record 10, French, %C3%A9cran%20thermique
masculine noun
Record 10, Abbreviations, French
Record 10, Synonyms, French
Record 10, Textual support, French
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Terme(s) tiré(s) du catalogue d'une compagnie canadienne d'équipement de laboratoire. 1, record 10, French, - %C3%A9cran%20thermique
Record 10, Spanish
Record 10, Textual support, Spanish
Record 11 - internal organization data 2010-02-26
Record 11, English
Record 11, Subject field(s)
- Thermal Insulation
- Aeronautical Engineering and Maintenance
Record 11, Main entry term, English
- insulator
1, record 11, English, insulator
correct
Record 11, Abbreviations, English
Record 11, Synonyms, English
Record 11, Textual support, English
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 OBS
a heat shield between the pressure plate and the piston insulators prevents excessive heat transfer to the housing and hydraulic fluid seals. 1, record 11, English, - insulator
Record 11, French
Record 11, Domaine(s)
- Isolation thermique
- Aérotechnique et maintenance
Record 11, Main entry term, French
- garniture isolante 1, record 11, French, garniture%20isolante
Record 11, Abbreviations, French
Record 11, Synonyms, French
Record 11, Textual support, French
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 OBS
le piston est muni d'une garniture isolante qui s'appuie sur la plaque de pression. 1, record 11, French, - garniture%20isolante
Record 11, Spanish
Record 11, Textual support, Spanish
Record 12 - internal organization data 2010-02-17
Record 12, English
Record 12, Subject field(s)
- Spacecraft
Record 12, Main entry term, English
- radiative shingle
1, record 12, English, radiative%20shingle
correct
Record 12, Abbreviations, English
Record 12, Synonyms, English
Record 12, Textual support, English
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The retrorocket module would then be jettisoned, exposing the heat shield at the base of the reentry module. Along with the ablative heat shield, thermal protection during reentry was provided by thin Rene 41 radiative shingles at the base of the module and beryllium shingles at the top. Beneath the shingles was a layer of MIN-K insulation and thermoflex blankets. 1, record 12, English, - radiative%20shingle
Record 12, French
Record 12, Domaine(s)
- Engins spatiaux
Record 12, Main entry term, French
- plaquette de rayonnement
1, record 12, French, plaquette%20de%20rayonnement
feminine noun
Record 12, Abbreviations, French
Record 12, Synonyms, French
Record 12, Textual support, French
Record 12, Spanish
Record 12, Textual support, Spanish
Record 13 - internal organization data 2008-09-09
Record 13, English
Record 13, Subject field(s)
- Technical Textiles
Record 13, Main entry term, English
- thermal heat shield fabric 1, record 13, English, thermal%20heat%20shield%20fabric
Record 13, Abbreviations, English
Record 13, Synonyms, English
Record 13, French
Record 13, Domaine(s)
- Textiles techniques
Record 13, Main entry term, French
- tissu de protection thermique
1, record 13, French, tissu%20de%20protection%20thermique
masculine noun
Record 13, Abbreviations, French
Record 13, Synonyms, French
Record 13, Textual support, French
Record 13, Spanish
Record 13, Textual support, Spanish
Record 14 - internal organization data 2008-02-13
Record 14, English
Record 14, Subject field(s)
- Security Devices
- Nuclear Power Stations
- Radiation Protection
Record 14, Main entry term, English
- thermal shield
1, record 14, English, thermal%20shield
correct, standardized
Record 14, Abbreviations, English
Record 14, Synonyms, English
- thermal shielding 2, record 14, English, thermal%20shielding
Record 14, Textual support, English
Record number: 14, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A shield intended to reduce heat generation by ionizing radiation in, and heat transfer to, exterior regions. 3, record 14, English, - thermal%20shield
Record number: 14, Textual support number: 1 OBS
thermal shield : term standardized by ISO. 4, record 14, English, - thermal%20shield
Record 14, French
Record 14, Domaine(s)
- Dispositifs de sécurité
- Centrales nucléaires
- Radioprotection
Record 14, Main entry term, French
- bouclier thermique
1, record 14, French, bouclier%20thermique
correct, masculine noun, standardized
Record 14, Abbreviations, French
Record 14, Synonyms, French
Record 14, Textual support, French
Record number: 14, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Bouclier destiné à réduire la production de chaleur par un rayonnement ionisant dans les régions externes, ainsi que le transfert de chaleur à ces régions. 2, record 14, French, - bouclier%20thermique
Record number: 14, Textual support number: 1 OBS
bouclier thermique : terme normalisé par l'ISO. 3, record 14, French, - bouclier%20thermique
Record 14, Spanish
Record 14, Textual support, Spanish
Record 15 - internal organization data 2007-07-16
Record 15, English
Record 15, Subject field(s)
- Radiation Protection
- CBRNE Weapons
Record 15, Main entry term, English
- overhead cover
1, record 15, English, overhead%20cover
correct, officially approved
Record 15, Abbreviations, English
- OHC 1, record 15, English, OHC
correct, officially approved
Record 15, Synonyms, English
Record 15, Textual support, English
Record number: 15, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A light easily removable covering providing a shield against the heat effects of a nuclear explosion. 2, record 15, English, - overhead%20cover
Record number: 15, Textual support number: 1 OBS
It also provides some protection from the elements, and can be combined with measures for concealment. 2, record 15, English, - overhead%20cover
Record number: 15, Textual support number: 2 OBS
overhead cover; OHC: term and abbreviation officially approved by the Department of National Defence and the Canadian Forces. 3, record 15, English, - overhead%20cover
Record 15, French
Record 15, Domaine(s)
- Radioprotection
- Armes CBRNE
Record 15, Main entry term, French
- couverture
1, record 15, French, couverture
correct, feminine noun, officially approved
Record 15, Abbreviations, French
- couv 1, record 15, French, couv
correct, feminine noun, officially approved
Record 15, Synonyms, French
Record 15, Textual support, French
Record number: 15, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Revêtement léger amovible permettant de se protéger contre les effets thermiques d'une explosion nucléaire. 2, record 15, French, - couverture
Record number: 15, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Il permet aussi de se protéger des éléments et peut s'ajouter aux mesures de dissimulation. 2, record 15, French, - couverture
Record number: 15, Textual support number: 2 OBS
couverture; couv : terme, abréviation et définition uniformisés par le Comité de terminologie française du Conseil de doctrine et de tactique de l'Armée de terre. 3, record 15, French, - couverture
Record number: 15, Textual support number: 3 OBS
couverture; couv : terme et abréviation uniformisés par le ministère de la Défense nationale et les Forces canadiennes. 3, record 15, French, - couverture
Record 15, Spanish
Record 15, Textual support, Spanish
Record 16 - external organization data 2005-08-10
Record 16, English
Record 16, Subject field(s)
- Nuclear Plant Safety
- Radiation Protection
- Compartment - Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission
Record 16, Main entry term, English
- shield tank 1, record 16, English, shield%20tank
Record 16, Abbreviations, English
Record 16, Synonyms, English
Record 16, Textual support, English
Record number: 16, Textual support number: 1 CONT
A steel, light water filled shield tank surrounds the calandria. This tank, like the end shields, provides shutdown shielding from nuclear radiation. It also acts as a thermal shield absorbing heat from thermal radiation. 1, record 16, English, - shield%20tank
Record 16, French
Record 16, Domaine(s)
- Sûreté des centrales nucléaires
- Radioprotection
- Tiroir - Commission canadienne de sûreté nucléaire
Record 16, Main entry term, French
- bouclier caisson
1, record 16, French, bouclier%20caisson
masculine noun
Record 16, Abbreviations, French
Record 16, Synonyms, French
Record 16, Textual support, French
Record number: 16, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Un bouclier caisson en acier rempli d'eau ordinaire entoure la calandre. Ce bouclier caisson, comme les boucliers d'extrémité, assure un blindage en cas de mise à l'arrêt contre le rayonnement nucléaire. Il agit également à titre de blindage thermique en absorbant la chaleur provenant du rayonnement thermique. 1, record 16, French, - bouclier%20caisson
Record 16, Spanish
Record 16, Textual support, Spanish
Record 17 - internal organization data 2005-02-28
Record 17, English
Record 17, Subject field(s)
- Weather Stations and Meteorological Instruments and Equipment
Record 17, Main entry term, English
- instrument shelter
1, record 17, English, instrument%20shelter
correct
Record 17, Abbreviations, English
Record 17, Synonyms, English
- thermometer shelter 2, record 17, English, thermometer%20shelter
correct
- thermometer screen 3, record 17, English, thermometer%20screen
correct
- thermoscreen 4, record 17, English, thermoscreen
correct
- instrument screen 5, record 17, English, instrument%20screen
correct
- screen 6, record 17, English, screen
correct, noun
- weather instrument shelter 7, record 17, English, weather%20instrument%20shelter
correct
- weather shelter 8, record 17, English, weather%20shelter
correct
- meteorological screen 9, record 17, English, meteorological%20screen
correct
- thermometer box 5, record 17, English, thermometer%20box
- instrument box 5, record 17, English, instrument%20box
Record 17, Textual support, English
Record number: 17, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A box-like structure designed to protect certain meteorological instruments from exposure to direct sunlight, precipitation, and condensation, while at the same time providing adequate ventilation. 10, record 17, English, - instrument%20shelter
Record number: 17, Textual support number: 1 CONT
This shows the inside of the thermometer screen, in this case fitted with electronic sensors for pressure, temperature & relative humidity. 11, record 17, English, - instrument%20shelter
Record number: 17, Textual support number: 2 CONT
A thermometer was mounted in a weather shelter ... attached to the exterior of the building. ... Weather shelter [is] a louvered box mounted on the exterior to protect weather instruments. 8, record 17, English, - instrument%20shelter
Record number: 17, Textual support number: 3 CONT
The purpose of a meteorological screen is to shield instruments against precipitation and direct heat radiation from outside sources, while still allowing air to circulate freely around them. The screen creates, as near possible, a uniform environment in relation to the air outside. 9, record 17, English, - instrument%20shelter
Record number: 17, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Instrument shelters are usually painted white, have louvered sides, usually a double roof, and are mounted on a stand a meter or so above the ground with the door side facing poleward. Instrument shelters are meant to house thermometric instruments, such as psychrometers, maximum and minimum thermometers, hygrothermographs, etc. 12, record 17, English, - instrument%20shelter
Record 17, Key term(s)
- thermo-screen
- thermo screen
- weatherscreen
- meteorological shelter
Record 17, French
Record 17, Domaine(s)
- Stations, instruments et équipements météorologiques
Record 17, Main entry term, French
- abri météorologique
1, record 17, French, abri%20m%C3%A9t%C3%A9orologique
correct, masculine noun
Record 17, Abbreviations, French
Record 17, Synonyms, French
- abri thermométrique 2, record 17, French, abri%20thermom%C3%A9trique
correct, masculine noun
- abri d'instruments 3, record 17, French, abri%20d%27instruments
correct, masculine noun
Record 17, Textual support, French
Record number: 17, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Abri construit de telle sorte qu'il protège les instruments météorologiques contre le rayonnement du soleil, la précipitation et la condensation et qu'il favorise en même temps une ventilation adéquate. 2, record 17, French, - abri%20m%C3%A9t%C3%A9orologique
Record 17, Spanish
Record 17, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Estaciones, instrumentos y equipos meteorológicos
Record 17, Main entry term, Spanish
- abrigo meteorológico
1, record 17, Spanish, abrigo%20meteorol%C3%B3gico
correct, masculine noun
Record 17, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 17, Synonyms, Spanish
- abrigo meteorológico para instrumentos 2, record 17, Spanish, abrigo%20meteorol%C3%B3gico%20para%20instrumentos
masculine noun
- abrigo para termómetros 2, record 17, Spanish, abrigo%20para%20term%C3%B3metros
masculine noun
- garita para termómetro 2, record 17, Spanish, garita%20para%20term%C3%B3metro
feminine noun
Record 17, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 17, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Estructura destinada a proteger ciertos instrumentos de la radiación y las intemperies, consiguiendo al mismo tiempo una ventilación adecuada. 2, record 17, Spanish, - abrigo%20meteorol%C3%B3gico
Record 18 - internal organization data 2004-02-02
Record 18, English
Record 18, Subject field(s)
- Astronautics
Record 18, Main entry term, English
- ablation
1, record 18, English, ablation
correct
Record 18, Abbreviations, English
Record 18, Synonyms, English
Record 18, Textual support, English
Record number: 18, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Ablation, the controlled decomposition of the heat shield during entry, is a very effective means of dissipating entry heating(of course, the heatshield could not be re-used) ;energy absorbed in breaking the physical and chemical bonds that hold the ablator together is unavailable for heating the vehicle. 2, record 18, English, - ablation
Record 18, French
Record 18, Domaine(s)
- Astronautique
Record 18, Main entry term, French
- ablation
1, record 18, French, ablation
correct, feminine noun
Record 18, Abbreviations, French
Record 18, Synonyms, French
Record 18, Textual support, French
Record number: 18, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Action d'un flux de matière ou de rayonnement sur la surface d'un corps, entraînant une perte de substance de celui-ci par décomposition chimique, changement d'état ou érosion mécanique. 2, record 18, French, - ablation
Record number: 18, Textual support number: 1 CONT
L'ablation de matériaux appropriés déposés à la surface d'un corps permet d'en réduire l'échauffement pendant une durée limitée. 2, record 18, French, - ablation
Record number: 18, Textual support number: 1 PHR
Cône d'ablation, photoablation. 3, record 18, French, - ablation
Record 18, Spanish
Record 18, Textual support, Spanish
Record 19 - internal organization data 2003-03-06
Record 19, English
Record 19, Subject field(s)
- Orbital Stations
Record 19, Main entry term, English
- debris shield
1, record 19, English, debris%20shield
correct, officially approved
Record 19, Abbreviations, English
Record 19, Synonyms, English
- Whipple shield 2, record 19, English, Whipple%20shield
Record 19, Textual support, English
Record number: 19, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Kibo's Debris Shield. The International Space Station(ISS) wall is designed to protect the ISS and its crew from space debris. A debris shield is adopted for this particular purpose. A famous astronomer, Fred Whipple, devised this shield, so it is called a Whipple Shield. The idea is to attach a layer of thin aluminum plate outside the wall. When a space debris impacts this outer plate, the kinetic energy of the space debris is converted to heat. This heat creates a hole in the outer plate. However, the debris will evaporate or disintegrate to small particles consisting of gas, liquid and solids and will no longer be able to significantly damage the wall.... a stuffed-shield is adopted on the wall of the front side of Kibo, covering an area of 150 degrees. A stuffed shield binds several kinds of textile layers similar to a bulletproof vest between itself and the wall. This is a reinforced Whipple shield. 2, record 19, English, - debris%20shield
Record number: 19, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The International Space Station will be covered by 200 different types of protection. 3, record 19, English, - debris%20shield
Record number: 19, Textual support number: 2 OBS
debris shield: term officially approved by the International Space Station official approval Group (ISSOAG). 3, record 19, English, - debris%20shield
Record 19, French
Record 19, Domaine(s)
- Stations orbitales
Record 19, Main entry term, French
- bouclier de protection
1, record 19, French, bouclier%20de%20protection
correct, masculine noun, officially approved
Record 19, Abbreviations, French
Record 19, Synonyms, French
Record 19, Textual support, French
Record number: 19, Textual support number: 1 CONT
[...] tous les modules de la Station spatiale internationale [seront équipés] de boucliers de protection, avec une exception logique pour certaines zones non critiques, comme les panneaux solaires. Deux cents types de protections différentes barderont l'ISS, mais en général elles se composeront d'un bouclier fait de plusieurs couches d'aluminium et de céramique renforcée au kevlar [...] capable d'arrêter une particule de 1 cm de diamètre dont la vitesse ne dépasse pas 7 km/seconde. [...] Dans le cas des modules d'habitation, le bouclier multi-couches [...] est maintenu à plusieurs centimètres de la surface de la paroi [pour une protection accrue]. 2, record 19, French, - bouclier%20de%20protection
Record number: 19, Textual support number: 1 OBS
bouclier de protection : terme uniformisé par le Groupe de travail de la terminologie de la Station spatiale internationale (GTTSSI). 3, record 19, French, - bouclier%20de%20protection
Record 19, Spanish
Record 19, Textual support, Spanish
Record 20 - internal organization data 2001-06-19
Record 20, English
Record 20, Subject field(s)
- Vacuum Tubes (Electronics)
Record 20, Main entry term, English
- heat shield
1, record 20, English, heat%20shield
correct
Record 20, Abbreviations, English
Record 20, Synonyms, English
Record 20, Textual support, English
Record number: 20, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A metal structure to reduce the heat radiation losses from a hot cathode or to protect other elements of the tube against heat radiation. 1, record 20, English, - heat%20shield
Record 20, French
Record 20, Domaine(s)
- Tubes et lampes (Électronique)
Record 20, Main entry term, French
- écran thermique
1, record 20, French, %C3%A9cran%20thermique
correct, masculine noun
Record 20, Abbreviations, French
Record 20, Synonyms, French
Record 20, Textual support, French
Record number: 20, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Structure métallique servant à réduire les pertes de chaleur d'une cathode chaude par rayonnement, ou à protéger d'autres éléments du tube contre le rayonnement thermique. 1, record 20, French, - %C3%A9cran%20thermique
Record 20, Spanish
Record 20, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Tubos de vacío (Electrónica)
Record 20, Main entry term, Spanish
- pantalla térmica
1, record 20, Spanish, pantalla%20t%C3%A9rmica
correct, feminine noun
Record 20, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 20, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 20, Textual support, Spanish
Record 21 - internal organization data 2001-04-01
Record 21, English
Record 21, Subject field(s)
- Space Exploration Equipment and Tools
Record 21, Main entry term, English
- Huygens probe
1, record 21, English, Huygens%20probe
correct
Record 21, Abbreviations, English
Record 21, Synonyms, English
Record 21, Textual support, English
Record number: 21, Textual support number: 1 DEF
An atmospheric probe designed to make in situ observations of the Saturnian satellite Titan. 2, record 21, English, - Huygens%20probe
Record number: 21, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Some elements of the probe :heat shield, front dome, back over. 3, record 21, English, - Huygens%20probe
Record 21, French
Record 21, Domaine(s)
- Équipement et outillage d'exploration spatiale
Record 21, Main entry term, French
- sonde Huygens
1, record 21, French, sonde%20Huygens
correct, feminine noun
Record 21, Abbreviations, French
Record 21, Synonyms, French
Record 21, Textual support, French
Record number: 21, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Sonde atmosphérique destinée à réaliser des observations in situ du satellite de Saturne, Titan. 2, record 21, French, - sonde%20Huygens
Record number: 21, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Quelques éléments constitutifs de la sonde : bouclier thermique, dôme avant (du module de descente), capot arrière. 3, record 21, French, - sonde%20Huygens
Record 21, Spanish
Record 21, Textual support, Spanish
Record 22 - internal organization data 2000-07-24
Record 22, English
Record 22, Subject field(s)
- Engines (Motor Vehicles)
- Fueling Systems (Motor Vehicles)
- Diesel Motors
Record 22, Main entry term, English
- heat shield
1, record 22, English, heat%20shield
correct
Record 22, Abbreviations, English
Record 22, Synonyms, English
Record 22, Textual support, English
Record number: 22, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Component used to reduce the heating effect on the nozzle from combustion. 1, record 22, English, - heat%20shield
Record 22, French
Record 22, Domaine(s)
- Moteur (Véhicules automobiles)
- Alimentation (Véhicules automobiles)
- Moteurs diesel
Record 22, Main entry term, French
- protecteur thermique
1, record 22, French, protecteur%20thermique
correct, masculine noun
Record 22, Abbreviations, French
Record 22, Synonyms, French
Record 22, Textual support, French
Record number: 22, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Composant utilisé pour diminuer l'effet thermique de la combustion sur l'injecteur. 1, record 22, French, - protecteur%20thermique
Record 22, Spanish
Record 22, Textual support, Spanish
Record 23 - internal organization data 2000-03-31
Record 23, English
Record 23, Subject field(s)
- Thermal Insulation
Record 23, Main entry term, English
- heat block
1, record 23, English, heat%20block
correct
Record 23, Abbreviations, English
Record 23, Synonyms, English
Record 23, Textual support, English
Record number: 23, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Insulation material installed between the cell mount of an infrared flame detector and the sighting pipe to reduce heat conduction to the cell. 2, record 23, English, - heat%20block
Record number: 23, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Electronic Fuel Injection nozzles and fuel rails are subjected to overheating during vehicles operation... Solution. Install a flat rectangular heat shield between the exhaust manifold and the fuel rail. This shield combines a high temperature ceramic heat block with a more cost effective lower temperature resistant fiberglass insulation. An aluminum foil pad is also added to distribute the heat throughout the insulator alleviating any "hot spots. " 3, record 23, English, - heat%20block
Record 23, French
Record 23, Domaine(s)
- Isolation thermique
Record 23, Main entry term, French
- tampon isolant
1, record 23, French, tampon%20isolant
proposal, masculine noun
Record 23, Abbreviations, French
Record 23, Synonyms, French
- écran isolant 1, record 23, French, %C3%A9cran%20isolant
proposal, masculine noun
Record 23, Textual support, French
Record 23, Spanish
Record 23, Textual support, Spanish
Record 24 - internal organization data 1988-06-16
Record 24, English
Record 24, Subject field(s)
- Hand Tools
- Carpets and Floor Coverings
Record 24, Main entry term, English
- heat-bond iron
1, record 24, English, heat%2Dbond%20iron
correct
Record 24, Abbreviations, English
Record 24, Synonyms, English
Record 24, Textual support, English
Record number: 24, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Heat-bond iron with holder and shield. For both back and face seaming. Contoured top allows easy movement under the cut edges of the carpet when face seaming and preheats the carpet back for better adhesive penetration. Adjustable thermostatic heat control, indicator light, 3 metre 3-wire cord and cast-in element for long life. Shield reduces amount of heat to protect face yarns and carpet backing. The iron may be ordered with either a flat or grooved base. 1, record 24, English, - heat%2Dbond%20iron
Record 24, French
Record 24, Domaine(s)
- Outillage à main
- Tapis et revêtements de sol
Record 24, Main entry term, French
- fer à coller à chaud
1, record 24, French, fer%20%C3%A0%20coller%20%C3%A0%20chaud
masculine noun
Record 24, Abbreviations, French
Record 24, Synonyms, French
Record 24, Textual support, French
Record number: 24, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Fer à coller à chaud avec porte-fer et écran thermique. Pour joints de surface et d'endos. Les bords profilés permettent le mouvement facile sous les bords coupés du tapis et préchauffe le sous-tapis pour assurer une meilleure pénétration de la colle. Thermostat réglable, voyant lumineux et cordon de 3 mètres à 3 conducteurs y compris élément chauffant encastré durable. L'écran thermique réduit la chaleur et protège les deux côtés du tapis. Le fer peut être commandé au choix avec semelle lisse ou striée. 1, record 24, French, - fer%20%C3%A0%20coller%20%C3%A0%20chaud
Record 24, Spanish
Record 24, Textual support, Spanish
Record 25 - internal organization data 1988-06-16
Record 25, English
Record 25, Subject field(s)
- Hand Tools
- Carpets and Floor Coverings
Record 25, Main entry term, English
- heat-bond seaming kit
1, record 25, English, heat%2Dbond%20seaming%20kit
correct
Record 25, Abbreviations, English
Record 25, Synonyms, English
Record 25, Textual support, English
Record number: 25, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Heat-bond seaming kit. World's No. 1 seller. All the tools you need to make Heat-Bond seaming quick and easy. Includes Heat-Bond iron, heat shield, iron holder, 7, 62 m 3-wire extension cord, adhesive applicator bottle and carrying case. Heat-Bond Iron in the kit is available with either a flat or grooved base. 1, record 25, English, - heat%2Dbond%20seaming%20kit
Record 25, French
Record 25, Domaine(s)
- Outillage à main
- Tapis et revêtements de sol
Record 25, Main entry term, French
- trousse de collage à chaud
1, record 25, French, trousse%20de%20collage%20%C3%A0%20chaud
feminine noun
Record 25, Abbreviations, French
Record 25, Synonyms, French
Record 25, Textual support, French
Record number: 25, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Trousse de collage à chaud. La plus populaire au monde. Contient tous les outils nécessaires pour le collage à chaud rapide et facile, y compris fer, écran thermique, porte-fer, cordon de 7,62 m à 3 conducteurs, flacon de colle et boîte à outils. Le fer à coller à chaud faisant partie de cette trousse peut être fourni avec semelle lisse ou striée. 1, record 25, French, - trousse%20de%20collage%20%C3%A0%20chaud
Record 25, Spanish
Record 25, Textual support, Spanish
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