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Record 1 2019-07-11

English

Subject field(s)
  • Flight Instruments and Equipment (Aeroindustry)
  • Aircraft Piloting and Navigation
CONT

... [the] standby attitude indicator shall (a) be powered from a source independent of the electrical generating system; (b) be operative without selection after total failure of the electrical generating system; (c) continue reliable operation for a minimum of 30 minutes after total failure of the electrical generating system; (d) operate independently of any attitude indicator system; ...

CONT

The standby attitude reference system, comprised of the attitude indicator located on the extreme left center of the pilot's instrument panel and a 28 Vdc [volt direct current] emergency power supply, provide a visual indication of the aircraft flight attitude. The attitude reference system is designed to provide a standby attitude indicator that is powered by a source independent of the aircraft electrical generating system. The system will provide reliable attitude information for at least 30 minutes after a total failure of the aircraft electrical system.

CONT

... these functions were provided by three different instruments known as the standby altimeter, the standby anemometer and the standby horizon. These three instruments had their own array of sensors so that they were completely self-contained in the event of any serious breakdown of the main displays or instruments.

CONT

A primary goal of the current product is to perform as an emergency horizon in the event the primary flight display of the aircraft fails.

Key term(s)
  • stand-by attitude indicator
  • stand-by horizon indicator
  • stand-by attitude reference system

French

Domaine(s)
  • Instruments et équipement de bord (Constructions aéronautiques)
  • Pilotage et navigation aérienne
CONT

[...] l'indicateur d'assiette de secours doit : a) être alimenté indépendamment de la source principale d'alimentation électrique; b) continuer à fonctionner sans intervention humaine après une panne électrique générale; c) fonctionner avec précision pendant au moins 30 minutes après une panne électrique générale; d) fonctionner indépendemment de tout système indicateur d'assiette; [...]

OBS

horizon de secours : terme uniformisé par le Comité d'uniformisation de la terminologie aéronautique (CUTA) - Opérations aériennes.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Instrumentos y equipo de vuelo (Industria aeronáutica)
  • Pilotaje y navegación aérea
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Record 2 2016-02-29

English

Subject field(s)
  • Flight Instruments and Equipment (Aeroindustry)
  • Aircraft Piloting and Navigation
  • Air Navigation Aids
DEF

An altimeter in which the indication is normally derived electrically from an external source(central air data computer or altitude computer) but which, in the case of failure or by manual selection, can revert to a pneumatic drive.

Key term(s)
  • barometric altimetre reversionary

French

Domaine(s)
  • Instruments et équipement de bord (Constructions aéronautiques)
  • Pilotage et navigation aérienne
  • Aides à la navigation aérienne
DEF

Altimètre dans lequel l'indication est normalement fournie par un signal électrique provenant d'une source extérieure (centrale aérodynamique ou calculateur d'altitude) mais qui, en cas de panne ou par commande manuelle, peut basculer à un fonctionnement par transmission pneumatique.

Spanish

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Record 3 2015-03-25

English

Subject field(s)
  • Physics
  • Meteorology
  • Scientific Measurements and Analyses
DEF

A branch of physics [and meteorology] that deals with the [study and] measurement of humidity especially of the atmosphere.

OBS

Accurate measurement and control of the humidity of a gas or combination of gases, such as the Earth’s atmosphere.

OBS

The Oxford(source code : OXENG) gives the indication that "hydroscopy" is a synonymous term for "hygrometry", but it gives a slightly different definition for "hygroscopy", as follows : The observation of the humidity of the air or other substance.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Physique
  • Météorologie
  • Mesures et analyse (Sciences)
DEF

Branche de la [physique et de la] météorologie qui traite de l'étude et de la mesure de l'humidité.

OBS

Selon le Grand Robert (code ROBER), le terme «hygrométrie» désigne aussi la teneur en vapeur d'eau d'un gaz, en particulier de l'atmosphère.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Física
  • Meteorología
  • Medición y análisis (Ciencias)
DEF

Rama de la física que se ocupa de determinar el grado de humedad en la atmósfera.

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Record 4 2015-02-12

English

Subject field(s)
  • Copyright, Patent and Trademark Law

French

Domaine(s)
  • Propriété industrielle et intellectuelle

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Derecho de propiedad industrial e intelectual
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Record 5 2006-12-28

English

Subject field(s)
  • Electrical Appliances and Equipment
  • Guns (Land Forces)
  • Armour
CONT

The upper cover and the lower cover are combined together, with a drain preventing pad disposed therebetween. A control circuit board is installed within said upper cover and an indication lamp with two stage control light source is installed on the control circuit board.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Appareillage électrique
  • Canons (Forces terrestres)
  • Arme blindée

Spanish

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Record 6 2005-07-20

English

Subject field(s)
  • Copyright, Patent and Trademark Law

French

Domaine(s)
  • Propriété industrielle et intellectuelle

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Derecho de propiedad industrial e intelectual
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Record 7 2005-03-17

English

Subject field(s)
  • Copyright, Patent and Trademark Law
OBS

(on goods)

French

Domaine(s)
  • Propriété industrielle et intellectuelle

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Derecho de propiedad industrial e intelectual
OBS

En los productos.

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Record 8 1989-07-31

English

Subject field(s)
  • Analytical Chemistry
  • Fires and Explosions
DEF

An indication of the ease or risk of flame propagation along a vapour path, usually back to the vapour source.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Chimie analytique
  • Feux et explosions
DEF

Indication quant à la facilité ou au risque de propagation de la flamme par les vapeurs, normalement jusqu'à la source des vapeurs.

Spanish

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