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INSET LIGHT [2 records]

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Record 1 2026-03-05

English

Subject field(s)
  • Computer Graphics
  • Internet and Telematics
  • Advertising Media
CONT

Wells provide a simple, rounded-corner box with a light padding around the content and a slightly inset background. … Use wells when you want to draw attention to a piece of content without the need for a structured container.

OBS

Wells are often grey, but they could be other colours. Similar-looking design components include the callout.

PHR

grey well

French

Domaine(s)
  • Infographie
  • Internet et télématique
  • Supports publicitaires
DEF

Composant d'interface graphique de forme rectangulaire aux coins arrondis, placé en arrière-plan d'éléments comme des bouts de texte ou des images, afin de mettre en évidence ces contenus.

OBS

On utilise souvent la couleur grise pour ce composant.

Spanish

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Record 2 2000-09-14

English

Subject field(s)
  • Signalling and Illumination (Air Transport)
  • Airport Runways and Areas
CONT

Another lighting unit... is the so-called "pancake", "button", or "inset" light.... It is a small circular type of fixture(about 6 to 8 in. in diameter) which is recessed slightly(1/2 to 1 in.) into the pavement and projects not more than 1/2 in. above the surface.

CONT

Runway Lighting systems. The runway is served by three systems: Elevated Edge lights, in-pavement centerline lights and in-pavement touchdown zone lights.

OBS

inset light; flush light : terms officially approved by the International Civil Aviation Organization(ICAO).

Key term(s)
  • inset luminaries

French

Domaine(s)
  • Signalisation (Transport aérien)
  • Pistes et aires d'aéroport
CONT

Compte tenu de la tendance à la réduction des minima opérationnels, il est apparu utile de prévoir, en complément des feux latéraux que le pilote aperçoit mal à basse altitude, des feux encastrés dans la piste. La réalisation de ces encastrements est toujours difficile et onéreuse particulièrement pour les pistes en service (découpage des revêtements pour pose des feux encastrés et passage des câbles dans des fourreaux).

OBS

feu encastré : terme uniformisé par l'Organisation de l'aviation civile internationale (OACI).

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Señales e iluminación (Transporte aéreo)
  • Pistas y áreas del aeropuerto
OBS

luz empotrada: término aceptado oficialmente por la Organización de Aviación Civil Internacional (OACI).

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