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HELICAL SCAN [7 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2015-09-28
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Medical Imaging
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- multi-slice imaging
1, record 1, English, multi%2Dslice%20imaging
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
In addition to this simultaneous technique, helical CT [computed tomography] imaging allows for the continuous movement of the CT table during imaging. If multi-slice imaging is done in conjunction with helical scanning, reductions in scan time are possible. 1, record 1, English, - multi%2Dslice%20imaging
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Imagerie médicale
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- imagerie multicoupe
1, record 1, French, imagerie%20multicoupe
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
En plus de cette technique en simultané, la TDM [tomodensitométrie] hélicoïdale permet un déplacement constant de la table d’examen au cours de l’acquisition d’images. L’imagerie multicoupe conjuguée au balayage hélicoïdal permet de réduire le temps d’examen. 1, record 1, French, - imagerie%20multicoupe
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2015-09-28
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Medical Imaging
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- helical scanning
1, record 2, English, helical%20scanning
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
In addition to this simultaneous technique, helical CT [computed tomography] imaging allows for the continuous movement of the CT table during imaging. If multi-slice imaging is done in conjunction with helical scanning, reductions in scan time are possible. 1, record 2, English, - helical%20scanning
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Imagerie médicale
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- balayage hélicoïdal
1, record 2, French, balayage%20h%C3%A9lico%C3%AFdal
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
En plus de cette technique en simultané, la TDM [tomodensitométrie] hélicoïdale permet un déplacement constant de la table d’examen au cours de l’acquisition d’images. L’imagerie multicoupe conjuguée au balayage hélicoïdal permet de réduire le temps d’examen. 1, record 2, French, - balayage%20h%C3%A9lico%C3%AFdal
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2006-04-06
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Audiovisual Techniques and Equipment
- Video Technology
- Storage Media (Data Processing)
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- helical scan
1, record 3, English, helical%20scan
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
In video [and computer] systems, a method of achieving the high tape speeds necessary for video recording by moving both the tape and the video heads. 2, record 3, English, - helical%20scan
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Helical scan uses two video heads mounted on opposite sides of a revolving drum. The video head drum spins at one frame per revolution so that each head scans one field per revolution. As the tape winds around the drum of the video head, it assumes a helical shape, thus giving the process its name. 2, record 3, English, - helical%20scan
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The Dictionary of New Media is available at: <a href="http://hepdigital.com/" title="http://hepdigital.com">http://hepdigital.com</a>. 3, record 3, English, - helical%20scan
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Audiovisuel (techniques et équipement)
- Vidéotechnique
- Supports d'information (Informatique)
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- balayage hélicoïdal
1, record 3, French, balayage%20h%C3%A9lico%C3%AFdal
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Méthode d'enregistrement à deux ou quatre têtes magnétiques rotatives dont le mouvement est coordonné à celui du ruban. 1, record 3, French, - balayage%20h%C3%A9lico%C3%AFdal
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Técnicas y equipo audiovisuales
- Técnicas de video
- Medios de almacenamiento (Procesamiento de datos)
Record 3, Main entry term, Spanish
- exploración helicoidal
1, record 3, Spanish, exploraci%C3%B3n%20helicoidal
correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 3, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Método para usar la cinta magnética derivado del registro de video, en que la cinta se enrolla en forma helicoidal alrededor de un tambor giratorio, de manera que una o más cabezas incrustadas en el tambor registran las pistas diagonales en la cinta. 1, record 3, Spanish, - exploraci%C3%B3n%20helicoidal
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
La exploración helicoidal permite que los datos se registren con una densidad muy alta y de aquí lo barato que resulta el almacenamiento. 1, record 3, Spanish, - exploraci%C3%B3n%20helicoidal
Record 4 - internal organization data 2005-01-05
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Mathematical Geography
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- helical scan tape cartridge
1, record 4, English, helical%20scan%20tape%20cartridge
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Géographie mathématique
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- cartouche de bande magnétique à enregistrement hélicoïdal
1, record 4, French, cartouche%20de%20bande%20magn%C3%A9tique%20%C3%A0%20enregistrement%20h%C3%A9lico%C3%AFdal
correct, feminine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 2004-03-22
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Audiovisual Techniques and Equipment
- Video Technology
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- linear track
1, record 5, English, linear%20track
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
An audio signal recorded on a VHS [or S-VHS] tape as a stripe at the top edge. 1, record 5, English, - linear%20track
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The slow speed of VHS tape makes for a poor recording. Much better is a Hi-Fi track, which is recorded with the video in a helical scan. 1, record 5, English, - linear%20track
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 2 OBS
The Dictionary of New Media is available at: <a href="http://hepdigital.com/" title="http://hepdigital.com">http://hepdigital.com</a>. 2, record 5, English, - linear%20track
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Audiovisuel (techniques et équipement)
- Vidéotechnique
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- piste linéaire
1, record 5, French, piste%20lin%C3%A9aire
correct, feminine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
- piste longitudinale 1, record 5, French, piste%20longitudinale
correct, feminine noun
- piste normale 1, record 5, French, piste%20normale
feminine noun
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Signal audio enregistré sur bande VHS et S-VHS dont la piste figure dans la partie supérieure du ruban. 2, record 5, French, - piste%20lin%C3%A9aire
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
En VHS et S-VHS, la piste linéaire est monophonique et elle accueille le doublage son. 1, record 5, French, - piste%20lin%C3%A9aire
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 2000-07-25
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Computer Hardware
- Office Automation
- Internet and Telematics
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- rotating helical aperture scanner
1, record 6, English, rotating%20helical%20aperture%20scanner
correct
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The helical aperture facsimile transmitter is fairly common on low-to mid-volume fax units. The original is roller fed over a flatbed copy platen and illuminated by an area lamp. Lens and mirror optics reflect and focus one scan line of the moving document at a time, first through a fixed horizontal slit aperture, and then through a rotating helical aperture. The rotating of the helical aperture produces one lateral scan of the original per revolution, with the passing light being focused a final time onto a photocell for conversion to an electrical signal. 1, record 6, English, - rotating%20helical%20aperture%20scanner
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Matériel informatique
- Bureautique
- Internet et télématique
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- scanneur à ouverture hélicoïdale rotative
1, record 6, French, scanneur%20%C3%A0%20ouverture%20h%C3%A9lico%C3%AFdale%20rotative
correct, masculine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 1995-04-01
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Computer Hardware
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- helical scan tape drive 1, record 7, English, helical%20scan%20tape%20drive
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Matériel informatique
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- unité de bande à balayage hélicoïdal
1, record 7, French, unit%C3%A9%20de%20bande%20%C3%A0%20balayage%20h%C3%A9lico%C3%AFdal
feminine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
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