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HEIGHT APPARATUS [4 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2012-07-06
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Orbital Stations
- Research Experiments in Space
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- astro/plant generic bioprocessing apparatus
1, record 1, English, astro%2Fplant%20generic%20bioprocessing%20apparatus
correct, officially approved
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- astro/PGBA 1, record 1, English, astro%2FPGBA
correct
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The Astro/PGBA [Astro/plant generic bioprocessing apparatus] experiment hardware is contained in a double locker that will be installed into the EXPRESS Rack after the Shuttle is in orbit. The hardware consists of a plant growth chamber with a 10-inch by 12-inch growth area that allows 10 inches of plant height and 2 inches of roots. Fluorescent or LEO lighting will simulate sunlight, and an atmospheric control system will maintain set levels of carbon dioxide and humidity while scrubbing volatile organic compounds, such as ethylene, that can accumulate and inhibit plant growth. Plant transpiration water, collected from a dehumidifier system, can be recirculated back into the root matrix. A computer system will control experiment operations and provide engineering and video data for downlink to investigators on the ground. 2, record 1, English, - astro%2Fplant%20generic%20bioprocessing%20apparatus
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
The PGBA has successfully supported plant experiments that examine changes in plant lignification and related downstream biochemical consequences, especially production of secondary metabolites. 3, record 1, English, - astro%2Fplant%20generic%20bioprocessing%20apparatus
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 3 OBS
astro/plant biogeneric processing apparatus: term officially approved by the International Space Station official approval Group (ISSOAG). 4, record 1, English, - astro%2Fplant%20generic%20bioprocessing%20apparatus
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Stations orbitales
- Travaux de recherche dans l'espace
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- expérience de biologie Astro/PGBA
1, record 1, French, exp%C3%A9rience%20de%20biologie%20Astro%2FPGBA
correct, feminine noun, officially approved
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
[...] les experiences de biologie Astro/PGBA (Plant Generic Bioprecessing Apparatus) et de science des colloïdes PHaSE (Physics of Hard Spheres Experiment) se trouvent sur un «bâti EXPRESS. 1, record 1, French, - exp%C3%A9rience%20de%20biologie%20Astro%2FPGBA
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
expérience de biologie Astro/PGBA : terme uniformisé par le Groupe de travail de la terminologie de la Station spatiale internationale (GTTSSI). 2, record 1, French, - exp%C3%A9rience%20de%20biologie%20Astro%2FPGBA
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2011-09-01
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Fire-Fighting and Rescue Equipment
- Protection of Life
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- EVAC rescue chute
1, record 2, English, EVAC%20rescue%20chute
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- evacuation rescue chute 2, record 2, English, evacuation%20rescue%20chute
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A sail-cloth or synthetic fabric rescuing apparatus which can be used as a slide with which people can be rescued from a height. 2, record 2, English, - EVAC%20rescue%20chute
Record 2, Key term(s)
- rescue chute
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Matériel de secours et de lutte (incendies)
- Sécurité des personnes
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- toboggan d'évacuation de toile
1, record 2, French, toboggan%20d%27%C3%A9vacuation%20de%20toile
proposal, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- glissière d'évacuation de toile 1, record 2, French, glissi%C3%A8re%20d%27%C3%A9vacuation%20de%20toile
proposal, feminine noun
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Appareil de sauvetage en toile souple utilisé par les sapeurs-pompiers et autres services d'urgence pour évacuer des personnes d'un endroit élevé en les faisant glisser jusqu'au sol. 1, record 2, French, - toboggan%20d%27%C3%A9vacuation%20de%20toile
Record 2, Key term(s)
- toboggan souple
- glissière souple
- toboggan de toile
- glissière de toile
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Equipo de salvamento y lucha contra incendios
- Protección de las personas
Record 2, Main entry term, Spanish
- lona de deslizamiento
1, record 2, Spanish, lona%20de%20deslizamiento
feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 2, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2000-12-29
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Gymnastics and Trampoline
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- height of the apparatus
1, record 3, English, height%20of%20the%20apparatus
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Artistic gymnastics term. 2, record 3, English, - height%20of%20the%20apparatus
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Facilities/equipment. 2, record 3, English, - height%20of%20the%20apparatus
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Gymnastique et trampoline
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- hauteur de l'engin
1, record 3, French, hauteur%20de%20l%27engin
feminine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Terme de gymnastique artistique. 1, record 3, French, - hauteur%20de%20l%27engin
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Installations/matériel. 1, record 3, French, - hauteur%20de%20l%27engin
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Gimnasia y acrobacias sobre cama elástica
Record 3, Main entry term, Spanish
- altura del aparato
1, record 3, Spanish, altura%20del%20aparato
correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 3, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 1981-05-07
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Winemaking
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- alcoholoscope 1, record 4, English, alcoholoscope
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
- capillary alcoholometer 1, record 4, English, capillary%20alcoholometer
- liquometer 1, record 4, English, liquometer
- vinometer 1, record 4, English, vinometer
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Apparatus for approximate determination of alcohol content of a liquid from the height it rises in a capillary. 1, record 4, English, - alcoholoscope
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Industrie vinicole
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- alcooloscope 1, record 4, French, alcooloscope
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
- liquomètre 1, record 4, French, liquom%C3%A8tre
- vinomètre 1, record 4, French, vinom%C3%A8tre
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Appareil de verre basé sur la capillarité servant au dosage approximatif de l'alcool des vins ou des liqueurs par observation de l'ascension du liquide dans un tube. 1, record 4, French, - alcooloscope
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
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