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IMAGE PROCESSING UNIT [8 records]

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Record 1 2020-09-14

English

Subject field(s)
  • Computer Programs and Programming
CONT

... when software acceleration is enabled, the CPU(central processing unit) is given the task of doing all the calculations to generate the image [that will be] displayed...

French

Domaine(s)
  • Programmes et programmation (Informatique)
CONT

[Lorsqu'on optimise] le logiciel [...] pour qu'il utilise les ressources de calcul de manière optimale[,] on parle d'accélération logicielle [...]

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Programas y programación (Informática)
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Record 2 2017-01-13

English

Subject field(s)
  • Spacecraft
  • Scientific Instruments
DEF

An independent instrument which complements the main SPOT 4 payload, HRVIR (High Resolution Visible Infrared).

OBS

It is a complete and autonomous system made up of the following subsystems : an imaging instrument consisting of 4 independent cameras, an image processing module for synchronizing transmission rates and formatting, an onboard management system for activating and monitoring equipment, a recorder storing up to 97 minutes of imagery, X-band telemetry for transmitting recorded data, L-band telemetry for direct transmission of imagery, a control unit and calibration lamp as well as heaters for thermal control.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Engins spatiaux
  • Instruments scientifiques
OBS

La charge utile VÉGÉTATION est complémentaire et indépendante de la charge utile principale HRVIR (l'instrument Haute Résolution Visible Infra-Rouge) de SPOT 4.

OBS

Elle forme un système complet et autonome, constitué des sous-ensembles suivants : un instrument de prise de vue constitué de 4 caméras indépendantes, un traitement image qui assure la synchronisation des rythmes et le formatage, une gestion bord chargée de la mise en œuvre et de la surveillance des équipements, un enregistreur autorisant la mémorisation de 97 minutes de prise de vue, une télémesure bande X pour la transmission des données enregistrées, une télémesure bande L pour la transmission directe des prises de vues, un boîtier de commande des mécanismes et de la lampe d'étalonnage ainsi que des réchauffeurs pour la régulation thermique.

Spanish

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Record 3 2007-02-13

English

Subject field(s)
  • Information Processing (Informatics)
  • Computer Graphics
DEF

A device which collects an image provided by a diagnostic package optical system and converts the image into a format that can be transferred via optical fiber to an IPSU [image processing and storage unit].

OBS

It integrates the camera with its power supply and serial data link in one unit and provides a four-flange mount to interface with other diagnostic modules.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Traitement de l'information (Informatique)
  • Infographie

Spanish

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Record 4 2003-12-22

English

Subject field(s)
  • Orbital Stations
CONT

Image Processing Unit(IPU) receives experiment imagery from the experiment facilities and encodes the data either for downlink or storage on removable media. It has the capability to receive and compress four video signals simultaneously and to record the signals on four VCRs [Video Cassette Recorders].

OBS

image processing unit; IPU : term and abbreviation officially approved by the International Space Station official approval Group(ISSOAG).

French

Domaine(s)
  • Stations orbitales
OBS

unité de traitement d'images; IPU : terme et abréviation uniformisés par le Groupe de travail de la terminologie de la Station spatiale internationale (GTTSSI).

Spanish

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Record 5 2003-10-09

English

Subject field(s)
  • Orbital Stations
  • Research Experiments in Space
CONT

The Solution/Protein Crystal Growth Facility(SPCF)... has two major components, the Protein Crystal Research Facility, for growing large, high-quality protein crystals for analysis on the ground, and the Solution Crystallization Observation Facility, for microscopic examination of the crystals on orbit. The two units can be operated independently. The SPCF will share rack space with the FPEF [Fluid Physics Experiment Facility] and the Image Processing Unit.

OBS

protein crystallization research facility; PCRF: term and abbreviation officially approved by the International Space Station official approval Group (ISSOAG).

French

Domaine(s)
  • Stations orbitales
  • Travaux de recherche dans l'espace
OBS

module de recherche sur la cristallisation des protéines; PCRF : terme et abréviation uniformisés par le Groupe de travail de la terminologie de la Station spatiale internationale (GTTSSI).

Spanish

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Record 6 2003-10-09

English

Subject field(s)
  • Orbital Stations
  • Research Experiments in Space
CONT

The Fluids Physics Experiment Facility(FPEF) [is] intended to support fluid physics experiments involving phenomena such as Marangoni convection, bubble generation, heat transfer, liquid wettability, combustion and bubble behavior in a moderate temperature environment. The FPEF is currently scheduled to share rack space with the Solution/Protein Crystal Growth Facility and the Image Processing Unit.

OBS

fluid physics experiment facility; FPEF: term and abbreviation officially approved by the International Space Station official approval Group (ISSOAG).

French

Domaine(s)
  • Stations orbitales
  • Travaux de recherche dans l'espace
OBS

La contribution de l'ESA comprenait une installation de physique des fluides, dans laquelle prenaient place quatre expériences; l'installation Biopan, qui en accueillait neuf; la nouvelle version de l'unité de soutien de téléscience, que devaient utiliser FluidPac et le four allemand AGAT; six expériences autonomes (dont trois mises au point par des étudiants); les dernières météorites artificielles de l'expérience Stone; et enfin l'expérience «Coefficient de Soret pour l'exploration pétrolière».

OBS

module d'expérimentation en physique des fluides; FPEF : terme et abréviation uniformisés par le Groupe de travail de la terminologie de la Station spatiale internationale (GTTSSI).

Spanish

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Record 7 2001-10-19

English

Subject field(s)
  • Orbital Stations
  • Research Experiments in Space
CONT

The Solution/Protein Crystal Growth Facility(SPCF)... has two major components, the Protein Crystal Research Facility, for growing large, high-quality protein crystals for analysis on the ground, and the Solution Crystallization Observation Facility, for microscopic examination of the crystals on orbit. The two units can be operated independently. The SPCF will share rack space with the FPEF [Fluid Physics Experiment Facility] and the Image Processing Unit.

OBS

This is a NASDA Space Station Facility that will be located in the Japanese Experiment Module.

OBS

solution/protein crystal growth facility; SPCF: term and abbreviation officially approved by the International Space Station official approval Group (ISSOAG).

French

Domaine(s)
  • Stations orbitales
  • Travaux de recherche dans l'espace
OBS

laboratoire de croissance des cristaux de protéines en solution; SPCF : terme et abréviation uniformisés par le Groupe de travail de la terminologie de la Station spatiale internationale (GTTSSI).

Spanish

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Record 8 1999-01-29

English

Subject field(s)
  • Computer Graphics
  • Electronic Publishing
  • Life Cycle (Informatics)
DEF

A functional unit for image processing.

OBS

See also "graphics processor" and "image processing system".

French

Domaine(s)
  • Infographie
  • Éditique
  • Cycle de vie (Informatique)
CONT

[...] il s'agit du processeur «images» qui assure plusieurs fonctions comme la saisie et le traitement de signaux : filtrages, convolutions, rotations, calculs d'histogrammes [...], ou l'exécution de fonctions spécialisées sur l'image : zooms, effets de loupe, panoramiques [...]

CONT

Le principe appliqué par un grand nombre de calculateurs d'images consiste à associer un processeur à chacun des points de l'image.

OBS

processeur d'images : Terme uniformisé par le Comité consultatif canadien ISO pour les technologies de l'information et le Comité de la terminologie spatiale (CUTS).

Spanish

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