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INDEPENDENT LAMP [2 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2017-01-13
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Spacecraft
- Scientific Instruments
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- Vegetation instrument
1, record 1, English, Vegetation%20instrument
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
An independent instrument which complements the main SPOT 4 payload, HRVIR (High Resolution Visible Infrared). 2, record 1, English, - Vegetation%20instrument
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 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. 2, record 1, English, - Vegetation%20instrument
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Engins spatiaux
- Instruments scientifiques
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- instrument Végétation
1, record 1, French, instrument%20V%C3%A9g%C3%A9tation
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 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. 2, record 1, French, - instrument%20V%C3%A9g%C3%A9tation
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 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. 2, record 1, French, - instrument%20V%C3%A9g%C3%A9tation
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2002-07-09
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Electrical Equipment (Motor Vehicles)
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- independent lamp
1, record 2, English, independent%20lamp
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- independent light 2, record 2, English, independent%20light
correct
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Équipement électrique (Véhicules automobiles)
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- feu indépendant
1, record 2, French, feu%20ind%C3%A9pendant
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Feu ayant une glace distincte, une source lumineuse distincte et un boîtier distinct. 2, record 2, French, - feu%20ind%C3%A9pendant
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
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