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HEIGHT LOSS [15 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2020-11-18
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Skydiving, Paragliding and Hang Gliding
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- spiral dive
1, record 1, English, spiral%20dive
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- 360° turns 2, record 1, English, 360%C2%B0%20turns
correct, see observation, plural
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
SPIRAL DIVE. When you turn a series of tightening 360s the paraglider will enter a spiral-a highly banked turn with rapid height loss. The longer you hold the inside brake on, the faster the turn becomes. Safe descent rates of 8 metres/second(500 ft/min approx.) are possible in a spiral dive, but at these high speeds and G-forces it is easy to become disorientated, so you must pay particular attention to altitude. 3, record 1, English, - spiral%20dive
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 CONT
It is possible to achieve sink rates as high as 5 or 6 metres/second by linking 360° turns [i.e. in a spiral dive - although the French says linking turns]. 2, record 1, English, - spiral%20dive
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
360° turns: term used in the plural. 4, record 1, English, - spiral%20dive
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Parachutisme, parapente et deltaplane
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- 360 engagés
1, record 1, French, 360%20engag%C3%A9s
correct, see observation, masculine noun, plural
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- 360 enchaînés 2, record 1, French, 360%20encha%C3%AEn%C3%A9s
correct, see observation, masculine noun, plural
- 360° engagés 3, record 1, French, 360%C2%B0%20engag%C3%A9s
correct, see observation, masculine noun, plural
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
On parle de 360 engagés quand le pilote, à haute altitude, engage un virage à 360° et le poursuit jusqu'à faire 3 ou 4 tours, ce qui l'amène à réaliser une spirale. C'est une technique qui nécessite tout de même une maîtrise du vol. La force centrifuge augmente à chaque tour et n'est pas à négliger, ni le taux de chute qui peut dépasser les 10 m/s. 4, record 1, French, - 360%20engag%C3%A9s
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 CONT
Au cours de 360° enchaînés, des taux de chute de l'ordre de 5 à 6 m/s sont atteints. 2, record 1, French, - 360%20engag%C3%A9s
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Termes utilisés au pluriel. 5, record 1, French, - 360%20engag%C3%A9s
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2019-05-30
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Shipbuilding
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- loss of metacentric height
1, record 2, English, loss%20of%20metacentric%20height
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- loss of GM 2, record 2, English, loss%20of%20GM
correct
- metacentric height loss 3, record 2, English, metacentric%20height%20loss
correct
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The use of flare throughout the hull' s length provides greater waterplane area for greater immersion, and this slows down the rate of loss of metacentric height compared to the normal wall-sided ship and provides greater protection against capsizing. 4, record 2, English, - loss%20of%20metacentric%20height
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
GM: metacentric height. 5, record 2, English, - loss%20of%20metacentric%20height
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Constructions navales
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- perte de hauteur métacentrique
1, record 2, French, perte%20de%20hauteur%20m%C3%A9tacentrique
correct, feminine 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 2016-04-27
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Hygiene and Health
- Symptoms (Medicine)
- Dietetics
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- wasting
1, record 3, English, wasting
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Low weight for height, generally the result of weight loss associated with a recent period of acute food deprivation, prolonged hunger or disease. 1, record 3, English, - wasting
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Hygiène et santé
- Symptômes (Médecine)
- Diététique
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- dépérissement
1, record 3, French, d%C3%A9p%C3%A9rissement
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
- émaciation 1, record 3, French, %C3%A9maciation
correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
État caractérisé par un poids insuffisant par rapport à la taille, résultant généralement de la perte de poids associée à une période récente de privation de nourriture ou de maladie. 1, record 3, French, - d%C3%A9p%C3%A9rissement
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Higiene y Salud
- Síntomas (Medicina)
- Dietética
Record 3, Main entry term, Spanish
- emaciación
1, record 3, Spanish, emaciaci%C3%B3n
correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 3, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Peso bajo para la estatura, resultante por lo general de una pérdida de peso asociada a un período reciente de gran privación de alimentos, hambre prolongada o enfermedad. 1, record 3, Spanish, - emaciaci%C3%B3n
Record 4 - internal organization data 2007-03-28
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Weather Stations and Meteorological Instruments and Equipment
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- Jevons effect
1, record 4, English, Jevons%20effect
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The effect of the presence of the rain gauge on the rainfall measurement. 2, record 4, English, - Jevons%20effect
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
In 1861, W. S. Jevons pointed out that the rain gauge causes a disturbance in airflow past it, which carries past the gauge part of the rain that would normally be captured. The effect is a function of the wind speed and the height of the gauge from the ground. Rain-gauge shields have been devised to minimize this loss. 2, record 4, English, - Jevons%20effect
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Stations, instruments et équipements météorologiques
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- effet Jevons
1, record 4, French, effet%20Jevons
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Effet sur la mesure de la précipitation de pluie, causé par la présence même du pluviomètre. 1, record 4, French, - effet%20Jevons
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - external organization data 2005-08-25
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Atomic Physics
- Nuclear Fission Reactors
- Compartment - Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- transient xenon peak 1, record 5, English, transient%20xenon%20peak
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Any power reduction causes a transient xenon peak. The smaller the power reduction the smaller the peak, and the earlier it occurs. For example, on a power reduction from 100% to 60%, there is still an initial excess of production over loss, but significant neutron flux remains to burn out the xenon. The peak height and its duration are reduced, and the peak occurs earlier. 1, record 5, English, - transient%20xenon%20peak
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Physique atomique
- Réacteurs nucléaires de fission
- Tiroir - Commission canadienne de sûreté nucléaire
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- pic de xénon transitoire
1, record 5, French, pic%20de%20x%C3%A9non%20transitoire
masculine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Toute réduction de puissance cause un pic de xénon transitoire. Plus la réduction de puissance est faible, plus le pic est faible et plus il se produit rapidement. Par exemple, pour une réduction de puissance de 100 % à 60 %, il y a encore une production en excès initial par rapport aux pertes, mais un flux de neutron important demeure pour effectuer la combustion du xénon. La hauteur du pic et sa durée sont réduites, et le pic survient plus tôt. 1, record 5, French, - pic%20de%20x%C3%A9non%20transitoire
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - external organization data 2005-08-25
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Physics
- Nuclear Fission Reactors
- Compartment - Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- power reduction 1, record 6, English, power%20reduction
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Any power reduction causes a transient xenon peak. The smaller the power reduction the smaller the peak, and the earlier it occurs. For example, on a power reduction from 100% to 60%, there is still an initial excess of production over loss, but significant neutron flux remains to burn out the xenon. The peak height and its duration are reduced, and the peak occurs earlier. 1, record 6, English, - power%20reduction
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Physique
- Réacteurs nucléaires de fission
- Tiroir - Commission canadienne de sûreté nucléaire
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- réduction de puissance
1, record 6, French, r%C3%A9duction%20de%20puissance
feminine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Toute réduction de puissance cause un pic de xénon transitoire. Plus la réduction de puissance est faible, plus le pic est faible et plus il se produit rapidement. Par exemple, pour une réduction de puissance de 100 % à 60 %, il y a encore une production en excès initial par rapport aux pertes, mais un flux de neutron important demeure pour effectuer la combustion du xénon. La hauteur du pic et sa durée sont réduites, et le pic survient plus tôt. 1, record 6, French, - r%C3%A9duction%20de%20puissance
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 2000-09-22
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Aircraft Piloting and Navigation
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- height loss
1, record 7, English, height%20loss
correct, officially approved
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
- HL 1, record 7, English, HL
correct, officially approved
Record 7, Synonyms, English
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
height loss; HL : term and abbreviation officially approved by the International Civil Aviation Organization(ICAO). 2, record 7, English, - height%20loss
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Pilotage et navigation aérienne
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- perte d'altitude
1, record 7, French, perte%20d%27altitude
correct, feminine noun, officially approved
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
- HL 1, record 7, French, HL
correct, feminine noun, officially approved
Record 7, Synonyms, French
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
perte d'altitude; HL : terme et abréviation uniformisés par l'Organisation de l'aviation civile internationale (OACI). 2, record 7, French, - perte%20d%27altitude
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Pilotaje y navegación aérea
Record 7, Main entry term, Spanish
- pérdida de altura
1, record 7, Spanish, p%C3%A9rdida%20de%20altura
correct, feminine noun, officially approved
Record 7, Abbreviations, Spanish
- HL 1, record 7, Spanish, HL
correct, feminine noun, officially approved
Record 7, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
pérdida de altura; HL : término y abreviatura aceptados oficialmente por la Organización de Aviación Civil Internacional (OACI). 2, record 7, Spanish, - p%C3%A9rdida%20de%20altura
Record 8 - internal organization data 1999-05-10
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- Scientific Measurements and Analyses
- Fluid Mechanics and Hydraulics (Physics)
- Extinguishing Agents
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- jet height
1, record 8, English, jet%20height
correct
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
Record 8, Synonyms, English
Record 8, Textual support, English
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The vertical distance to which a jet of water rises above the orifice from which it issues. Such height is always less than the head on the orifice because of air resistance and friction loss in passing through the orifice. 2, record 8, English, - jet%20height
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Mesures et analyse (Sciences)
- Mécanique des fluides et hydraulique (Physique)
- Agents extincteurs
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- hauteur de jet
1, record 8, French, hauteur%20de%20jet
correct, feminine noun
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
Record 8, Synonyms, French
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Niveau auquel un jet d'eau parvient au-dessus de l'orifice d'où il sort. Cette hauteur est toujours moindre que la hauteur équivalent à la pression qui s'exerce à l'orifice. 1, record 8, French, - hauteur%20de%20jet
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
Record 9 - internal organization data 1995-07-13
Record 9, English
Record 9, Subject field(s)
- Vertebrae and Bone Marrow
Record 9, Main entry term, English
- compression 1, record 9, English, compression
Record 9, Abbreviations, English
Record 9, Synonyms, English
Record 9, Textual support, English
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The radiologist read the x-rays as showing an "old anterior wedge compression of L1 with associated mild degenerative changes around T12-L1 and L1-2", as well as "minimal loss of disc height at L5-6. " 1, record 9, English, - compression
Record 9, French
Record 9, Domaine(s)
- Vertèbres et moelle
Record 9, Main entry term, French
- tassement
1, record 9, French, tassement
correct, masculine noun
Record 9, Abbreviations, French
Record 9, Synonyms, French
Record 9, Textual support, French
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Tassement de L2 avec disparition des pédicules [...], vertèbre borgne en L3, liseré calcique arciforme projeté en regard. 1, record 9, French, - tassement
Record 9, Spanish
Record 9, Textual support, Spanish
Record 10 - internal organization data 1992-09-16
Record 10, English
Record 10, Subject field(s)
- Radiography (Medicine)
- Musculoskeletal System
Record 10, Main entry term, English
- vertebral collapse
1, record 10, English, vertebral%20collapse
correct
Record 10, Abbreviations, English
Record 10, Synonyms, English
- vertebral compression 2, record 10, English, vertebral%20compression
correct
Record 10, Textual support, English
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Loss of the vertical height of a vertebral body due to compression forces. It may involve the entire vertebral body or only part of it. 3, record 10, English, - vertebral%20collapse
Record 10, French
Record 10, Domaine(s)
- Radiographie (Médecine)
- Appareil locomoteur (Médecine)
Record 10, Main entry term, French
- tassement vertébral
1, record 10, French, tassement%20vert%C3%A9bral
correct, masculine noun
Record 10, Abbreviations, French
Record 10, Synonyms, French
Record 10, Textual support, French
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Diminution acquise, localisée ou diffuse de la hauteur d'un corps vertébral sous l'effet des contraintes mécaniques. [D'après EMSQU, 31100, F10, 1987, p. 1.] 2, record 10, French, - tassement%20vert%C3%A9bral
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 OBS
source d : EMSQU, 31100, F10, 1987, p. 1. 2, record 10, French, - tassement%20vert%C3%A9bral
Record 10, Spanish
Record 10, Textual support, Spanish
Record 11 - internal organization data 1986-01-11
Record 11, English
Record 11, Subject field(s)
- Mechanics
Record 11, Main entry term, English
- anchor cam 1, record 11, English, anchor%20cam
Record 11, Abbreviations, English
Record 11, Synonyms, English
Record 11, Textual support, English
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 CONT
When the torsion bar loses some of its tension, proper front vehicle height may be maintained by adjusting the anchor cam to compensate for this loss. 1, record 11, English, - anchor%20cam
Record 11, French
Record 11, Domaine(s)
- Mécanique
Record 11, Main entry term, French
- dispositif niveleur
1, record 11, French, dispositif%20niveleur
masculine noun
Record 11, Abbreviations, French
Record 11, Synonyms, French
Record 11, Textual support, French
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 CONT
L'extrémité arrière de chaque barre est fixée à une traverse du bâti par un dispositif niveleur de l'auto, dispositif qui se règle de manière à niveler la voiture si la suspension faiblit après un certain temps. 1, record 11, French, - dispositif%20niveleur
Record 11, Spanish
Record 11, Textual support, Spanish
Record 12 - internal organization data 1985-05-02
Record 12, English
Record 12, Subject field(s)
- Aeroindustry
Record 12, Main entry term, English
- hydraulic loss height
1, record 12, English, hydraulic%20loss%20height
correct
Record 12, Abbreviations, English
Record 12, Synonyms, English
- hydraulic loss head 1, record 12, English, hydraulic%20loss%20head
correct
Record 12, Textual support, English
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Hydraulic loss referred to the unit of weight. 1, record 12, English, - hydraulic%20loss%20height
Record 12, French
Record 12, Domaine(s)
- Constructions aéronautiques
Record 12, Main entry term, French
- hauteur de perte hydraulique
1, record 12, French, hauteur%20de%20perte%20hydraulique
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 1982-03-30
Record 13, English
Record 13, Subject field(s)
- Fluid Mechanics and Hydraulics (Physics)
Record 13, Main entry term, English
- downstream branch
1, record 13, English, downstream%20branch
correct
Record 13, Abbreviations, English
Record 13, Synonyms, English
Record 13, Textual support, English
Record number: 13, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The siphon.... Without partialization air, the vacuum at the neck is equal, ignoring the head loss in the downstream branch, to the height... of fall between the water level on the filter and the water level in the downstream chamber. 1, record 13, English, - downstream%20branch
Record 13, French
Record 13, Domaine(s)
- Mécanique des fluides et hydraulique (Physique)
Record 13, Main entry term, French
- branche aval
1, record 13, French, branche%20aval
correct, feminine noun
Record 13, Abbreviations, French
Record 13, Synonyms, French
Record 13, Textual support, French
Record number: 13, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Le siphon. [...] Si l'on introduit de l'air à sa partie supérieure, cet air est entraîné par l'eau dans la branche aval où la densité du mélange eau-air s'abaisse, diminuant ainsi le vide au col. Sans air de partialisation le vide au col est égal, à la perte de charge près dans la branche aval, à la hauteur [...] de chute entre le plan d'eau sur le filtre et le plan d'eau dans la vasque aval de restitution. 1, record 13, French, - branche%20aval
Record 13, Spanish
Record 13, Textual support, Spanish
Record 14 - internal organization data 1982-03-11
Record 14, English
Record 14, Subject field(s)
- General Mechanics (Physics)
Record 14, Main entry term, English
- partialization air 1, record 14, English, partialization%20air
Record 14, Abbreviations, English
Record 14, Synonyms, English
Record 14, Textual support, English
Record number: 14, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The siphon.... Without partialization air, the vacuum at the neck is equal, ignoring the head loss in the downstream branch, to the height... of fall between the water level on the filter and the water level in the downstream chamber. 1, record 14, English, - partialization%20air
Record 14, French
Record 14, Domaine(s)
- Mécanique générale (Physique)
Record 14, Main entry term, French
- air de partialisation
1, record 14, French, air%20de%20partialisation
correct
Record 14, Abbreviations, French
Record 14, Synonyms, French
Record 14, Textual support, French
Record number: 14, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Le siphon. [...] Si l'on introduit de l'air à sa partie supérieure, cet air est entraîné par l'eau dans la branche aval où la densité du mélange eau-air s'abaisse, diminuant ainsi le vide au col. Sans air de partialisation le vide au col est égal, à la perte de charge près dans la branche aval, à la hauteur [...] de chute entre le plan d'eau sur le filtre et le plan d'eau dans la vasque aval de restitution. 1, record 14, French, - air%20de%20partialisation
Record 14, Spanish
Record 14, Textual support, Spanish
Record 15 - internal organization data 1982-03-10
Record 15, English
Record 15, Subject field(s)
- Mechanical Components
Record 15, Main entry term, English
- pipe outlet 1, record 15, English, pipe%20outlet
Record 15, Abbreviations, English
Record 15, Synonyms, English
Record 15, Textual support, English
Record number: 15, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Assuming the head loss in pipe(...) not to be insignificant, the air pressure shown on the manometer(...) is equal to the height(...) of the liquid above the pipe outlet. 1, record 15, English, - pipe%20outlet
Record 15, French
Record 15, Domaine(s)
- Composants mécaniques
Record 15, Main entry term, French
- débouché du tuyau
1, record 15, French, d%C3%A9bouch%C3%A9%20du%20tuyau
correct
Record 15, Abbreviations, French
Record 15, Synonyms, French
Record 15, Textual support, French
Record number: 15, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Si la perte de charge dans le tuyau (...) peut être considérée comme négligeable, la pression de l'air donnée par le manomètre (...) est égale à la hauteur (...) de liquide au-dessus du débouché du tuyau. 1, record 15, French, - d%C3%A9bouch%C3%A9%20du%20tuyau
Record 15, Spanish
Record 15, Textual support, Spanish
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