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Record 1 - internal organization data 2016-11-30
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Scientific Measurements and Analyses
- Electromagnetic Radiation
- Radiological Physics (Theory and Application)
- Radiation Protection
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- background
1, record 1, English, background
correct, noun, standardized
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- background noise 2, record 1, English, background%20noise
correct
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Signals caused by radiations from sources inside or outside the detector other than those of interest in the measurements. 3, record 1, English, - background
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
background: term standardized by ISO in 1997. 4, record 1, English, - background
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
background noise: term extracted from the “Glossaire de l’énergie nucléaire” and reproduced with permission of the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development. 4, record 1, English, - background
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Mesures et analyse (Sciences)
- Rayonnements électromagnétiques
- Physique radiologique et applications
- Radioprotection
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- bruit de fond
1, record 1, French, bruit%20de%20fond
correct, masculine noun, standardized
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Signaux provoqués par des rayonnements provenant de sources intérieures ou extérieures au détecteur et autres que celles visées pour les mesures. 2, record 1, French, - bruit%20de%20fond
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
bruit de fond : terme normalisé par l'ISO en 1997. 3, record 1, French, - bruit%20de%20fond
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
bruit de fond : terme extrait du «Glossaire de l’énergie nucléaire» et reproduit avec l’autorisation de l’Organisation de coopération et de développement économiques. 3, record 1, French, - bruit%20de%20fond
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2016-03-16
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Measuring Instruments (Engineering)
- Long-Distance Pipelines
- Gas Industry
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- in-line instrument
1, record 2, English, in%2Dline%20instrument
correct, standardized
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
An instrument whose active element is installed inside the pipeline and makes measurements under pipeline conditions. 1, record 2, English, - in%2Dline%20instrument
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
in-line instrument: term and definition standardized by ISO in 2014. 2, record 2, English, - in%2Dline%20instrument
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Instruments de mesure (Ingénierie)
- Canalisations à grande distance
- Industrie du gaz
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- instrument en canalisation
1, record 2, French, instrument%20en%20canalisation
proposal, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- instrument en ligne 2, record 2, French, instrument%20en%20ligne
avoid, calque, masculine noun
- instrument in-line 2, record 2, French, instrument%20in%2Dline
avoid, anglicism, masculine noun
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Instrument dont la partie active est installée dans la canalisation et mesure dans les conditions de celle-ci. 2, record 2, French, - instrument%20en%20canalisation
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Définition normalisée par l'ISO en 2014. 1, record 2, French, - instrument%20en%20canalisation
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2010-05-10
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Weather Stations and Meteorological Instruments and Equipment
- Scientific Instruments
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- Eppley precision spectral pyranometer
1, record 3, English, Eppley%20precision%20spectral%20pyranometer
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
- Eppley PSP pyranometer 2, record 3, English, Eppley%20PSP%20pyranometer
correct
- Eppley PSP 3, record 3, English, Eppley%20PSP
correct
- Eppley pyranometer 3, record 3, English, Eppley%20pyranometer
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Eppley Precision Spectral Pyranometer, PSP. This instrument is considered to be the most accurate radiometer produced commercially for the measurement of global sun and sky radiation, totally or in defined wavelength bands. It can be inverted to measure reflected shortwave radiation(from which the albedo can be calculated). The PSP has a circular multi-junction thermopile of the plated(copper-constantan) wire wound type which is temperature compensated in order to get a response that is independent of ambient temperature. The temperature sensed by the detector is nearly linear with the flux density of incident radiation. The instrument is supplied with a pair of removable precision ground and polished concentric hemispheres of Schott optical glass. The inner hemisphere is transparent to a wavelength of 0. 285-2. 800 µm. The outer dome can be replaced by Schott glass hemispherical filters which transmit within specified bandwidths. Desiccant is placed in the side of the instrument to absorb humidity inside the glass domes. Measurements are reported in Wm-2. 1, record 3, English, - Eppley%20precision%20spectral%20pyranometer
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 CONT
The Eppley PSP (or simply Eppley Pyranometer) is an instrument for the measurement of radiation in the range approximately between 285 and 2800 nm. As noted earlier, this wavelength range is commonly referred to as shortwave radiation, and it’s primary source is the sun. 3, record 3, English, - Eppley%20precision%20spectral%20pyranometer
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Stations, instruments et équipements météorologiques
- Instruments scientifiques
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- pyranomètre Eppley de type PSP
1, record 3, French, pyranom%C3%A8tre%20Eppley%20de%20type%20PSP
masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
- pyranomètre Eppley PSP 2, record 3, French, pyranom%C3%A8tre%20Eppley%20PSP
masculine noun
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Les capteurs de rayonnement permettent la mesure des flux sous un angle solide 2[pi] vers le haut et vers le bas dans quatre bandes spectrales : deux pyranomètres Eppley PSP -- visible -- haut et bas; deux pyranomètres Eppley PSP -- visible rouge -- haut et bas; deux pyranomètres Eppley PIR -- infrarouge -- haut et bas; deux photomètres Eppley UVR -- ultraviolet -- haut et bas. 2, record 3, French, - pyranom%C3%A8tre%20Eppley%20de%20type%20PSP
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2009-09-18
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Scientific Instruments
- Atomic Physics
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- movable detector
1, record 4, English, movable%20detector
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Each measurement channel has, inside the nuclear reactor core, an instrumentation tube of a fuel assembly and a thimble placed inside the instrumentation tube, in which the fission probe moves around. Neutron flux measurements are carried out in a set of fuel assemblies distributed throughout the core cross section. 1, record 4, English, - movable%20detector
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Instruments scientifiques
- Physique atomique
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- détecteur mobile
1, record 4, French, d%C3%A9tecteur%20mobile
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Les détecteurs mobiles sont du type chambres à fission. Ce type de capteur neutronique est une chambre d'ionisation classique et utilise comme matière sensible aux neutrons, l'uranium. Celui-ci, enrichi à 90 % en uranium 235, est déposé sous forme d'une couche d'oxyde. Chaque détecteur [...] est constitué d'une électrode centrale (anode), d'une deuxième électrode (cathode) qui détermine le volume de mesure, et d'une enveloppe de protection externe. Le gaz de remplissage est l'argon. 1, record 4, French, - d%C3%A9tecteur%20mobile
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 2009-09-16
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Pipes and Fittings
- Energy Transformation
- Nuclear Fission Reactors
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- instrumentation tube
1, record 5, English, instrumentation%20tube
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
To obtain a more exact representation of the neutron flux distribution within the core, additional neutron flux measurements are conducted within the core... Each incore probe is fixed to the end of a flexible cable referred to as a teleflex cable for moving it inside a measuring channel of the instrumentation of the nuclear reactor. Each measuring channel opens at one end into an instrumentation area in the bottom part of the reactor building. The fission probes are moved inside the measuring channels from the instrumentation area. Each measuring channel includes a fuel assembly instrumentation tube inside the core of the nuclear reactor and a glove finger inside the instrumentation tube in which the fission probe moves. The neutron flux is measured in a set of fuel assemblies distributed throughout the section of the core. 1, record 5, English, - instrumentation%20tube
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Tuyauterie et raccords
- Transformation de l'énergie
- Réacteurs nucléaires de fission
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- tube d'instrumentation
1, record 5, French, tube%20d%27instrumentation
correct, masculine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
[...] quelques caractéristiques des assemblages irradiés dans les réacteurs français. [...] En position centrale du faisceau de crayons, on trouve le tube d'instrumentation, destiné à recevoir des dispositifs effectuant des mesures de flux neutroniques. 1, record 5, French, - tube%20d%27instrumentation
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 2003-06-17
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Orbital Stations
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- dosimetry telescope
1, record 6, English, dosimetry%20telescope
correct, officially approved
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
- DOSTEL 2, record 6, English, DOSTEL
correct, see observation, officially approved
Record 6, Synonyms, English
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 CONT
DOSTEL as a telescope is used for the measurement of time dependent LET [Linear Energy Transfer] spectra separately for galactic cosmic particles and trapped particles in different directions at defined shielding locations. DOSTEL is used as reference instrument for the MDUs [Mobile Dosimetry Units]. The MDUs are designed as small lightweight personal dosimeters but may be used also at different locations inside the spacecraft. The measurement set is completed by an onboard small compact TLD-Reader [Thermoluminescence Dosimetry] for the study of spatial distribution and time dependence of absorbed doses and for neutron dose measurements. The whole dosimetry set shall be used for routine environmental, individual and EVA [Extra Vehicular Activity] dosimetry. The single detector systems complement each other in their recording characteristics. 3, record 6, English, - dosimetry%20telescope
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
DOSTEL: initialism for DOSimetry TELescope. 4, record 6, English, - dosimetry%20telescope
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 2 OBS
dosimetric telescope; DOSTEL: term and abbreviation officially approved by the International Space Station official approval Group (ISSOAG). 4, record 6, English, - dosimetry%20telescope
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Stations orbitales
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- télescope dédié à la dosimétrie
1, record 6, French, t%C3%A9lescope%20d%C3%A9di%C3%A9%20%C3%A0%20la%20dosim%C3%A9trie
proposal, masculine noun, officially approved
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
- DOSTEL 1, record 6, French, DOSTEL
correct, masculine noun, officially approved
Record 6, Synonyms, French
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
télescope dédié à la dosimétrie; DOSTEL : terme et abréviation uniformisés par le Groupe de travail de la terminologie de la Station spatiale internationale (GTTSSI). 1, record 6, French, - t%C3%A9lescope%20d%C3%A9di%C3%A9%20%C3%A0%20la%20dosim%C3%A9trie
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 2003-01-06
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Scientific Research Equipment
- Spacecraft
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- surface science package
1, record 7, English, surface%20science%20package
correct
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
- SSP 2, record 7, English, SSP
correct
Record 7, Synonyms, English
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The Surface Science Package consists of nine independent sensor subsystems with the primary aim of characterising Titan's surface at the end of Huygens’ descent through Titan's atmosphere. In addition, many useful atmospheric measurements will be performed during the descent phase. Seven sensors are mounted inside or on the lower rim of a cavity in the Probe's foredome, and are thus exposed to Titan atmosphere or surface material. Two sensors which do not require direct exposure to the atmosphere or surface are mounted on the electronics box inside the descent module. 3, record 7, English, - surface%20science%20package
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Matériel et équipement (Recherche scientifique)
- Engins spatiaux
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- module scientifique de surface
1, record 7, French, module%20scientifique%20de%20surface
masculine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record 8 - internal organization data 2001-10-18
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- Chemical Elements and Compounds
- Air Pollution
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- chlorine theory
1, record 8, English, chlorine%20theory
correct
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
Record 8, Synonyms, English
Record 8, Textual support, English
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Hypothesis that stratospheric ozone depletion in due to the presence of chlorinated substances. 2, record 8, English, - chlorine%20theory
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Susan Solomon reported that the NOAA team's UV spectrophotometer found nitrogen dioxide levels inside the ozone hole that are the lowest the group has observed anywhere in the world, which would support the chlorine theories. The JPL team's infrared measurements of nitric acid have yet to be analyzed. But the concentrations of one active chlorine species seem low, and another high. 3, record 8, English, - chlorine%20theory
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Éléments et composés chimiques
- Pollution de l'air
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- hypothèse du chlore
1, record 8, French, hypoth%C3%A8se%20du%20chlore
correct, feminine noun
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
Record 8, Synonyms, French
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Hypothèse selon laquelle la présence de produits chlorés dans la stratosphère serait responsable de l'appauvrissement de la couche d'ozone. 2, record 8, French, - hypoth%C3%A8se%20du%20chlore
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Les produits chlorés qui proviennent de la photodécomposition stratosphérique des chlorofluorocarbures, viennent confirmer l'hypothèse que ce sont des produits chimiques anthropiques et non la dynamique de la stratosphère, qui sont responsables de la disparition de l'ozone. 3, record 8, French, - hypoth%C3%A8se%20du%20chlore
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Elementos y compuestos químicos
- Contaminación del aire
Record 8, Main entry term, Spanish
- teoría del cloro
1, record 8, Spanish, teor%C3%ADa%20del%20cloro
feminine noun
Record 8, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 8, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
Record 9 - internal organization data 2000-11-27
Record 9, English
Record 9, Subject field(s)
- Silviculture
Record 9, Main entry term, English
- bark thickness
1, record 9, English, bark%20thickness
correct
Record 9, Abbreviations, English
Record 9, Synonyms, English
Record 9, Textual support, English
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A measure of the width of the bark at DBH, unless otherwise specified. 2, record 9, English, - bark%20thickness
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 OBS
It is measured from the inside of the cambium layer to the outside of the exterior bark... at least two measurements of bark thickness are usually taken to obtain an average reading. 2, record 9, English, - bark%20thickness
Record 9, French
Record 9, Domaine(s)
- Sylviculture
Record 9, Main entry term, French
- épaisseur de l'écorce
1, record 9, French, %C3%A9paisseur%20de%20l%27%C3%A9corce
correct, feminine noun
Record 9, Abbreviations, French
Record 9, Synonyms, French
Record 9, Textual support, French
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Mesure de l'épaisseur de l'écorce calculée, à hauteur d'homme, du cambium jusqu'à la surface de l'écorce. 2, record 9, French, - %C3%A9paisseur%20de%20l%27%C3%A9corce
Record 9, Spanish
Record 9, Textual support, Spanish
Record 10 - internal organization data 1993-09-10
Record 10, English
Record 10, Subject field(s)
- Rolling Stock (Railroads)
Record 10, Main entry term, English
- inside dimensions
1, record 10, English, inside%20dimensions
plural
Record 10, Abbreviations, English
Record 10, Synonyms, English
- inside measurements 3, record 10, English, inside%20measurements
plural
Record 10, Textual support, English
Record 10, French
Record 10, Domaine(s)
- Matériel roulant (Chemins de fer)
Record 10, Main entry term, French
- dimensions utiles
1, record 10, French, dimensions%20utiles
feminine noun, plural
Record 10, Abbreviations, French
Record 10, Synonyms, French
- dimensions intérieures 2, record 10, French, dimensions%20int%C3%A9rieures
feminine noun, plural, officially approved
Record 10, Textual support, French
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 OBS
dimensions intérieures : Terme uniformisé par CP Rail. 3, record 10, French, - dimensions%20utiles
Record 10, Spanish
Record 10, Textual support, Spanish
Record 11 - internal organization data 1987-11-18
Record 11, English
Record 11, Subject field(s)
- Applied Arts (General)
Record 11, Main entry term, English
- sight edge
1, record 11, English, sight%20edge
correct
Record 11, Abbreviations, English
Record 11, Synonyms, English
Record 11, Textual support, English
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 CONT
While the painting is still in its frame, measurements are taken from the inside edges of the frame, called the sight edge. 1, record 11, English, - sight%20edge
Record 11, French
Record 11, Domaine(s)
- Arts appliqués (Généralités)
Record 11, Main entry term, French
- lèvre
1, record 11, French, l%C3%A8vre
correct, feminine noun
Record 11, Abbreviations, French
Record 11, Synonyms, French
Record 11, Textual support, French
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Bord intérieur d'un cadre. 2, record 11, French, - l%C3%A8vre
Record 11, Key term(s)
- bord intérieur
Record 11, Spanish
Record 11, Textual support, Spanish
Record 12 - internal organization data 1984-05-06
Record 12, English
Record 12, Subject field(s)
- Forestry Operations
Record 12, Main entry term, English
- borderline tree
1, record 12, English, borderline%20tree
correct
Record 12, Abbreviations, English
Record 12, Synonyms, English
- border tree 2, record 12, English, border%20tree
correct
Record 12, Textual support, English
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A tree sufficiently close to the boundary of a sample plot that more accurate measurements are required to establish whether the tree is inside or outside the plot. 1, record 12, English, - borderline%20tree
Record 12, French
Record 12, Domaine(s)
- Exploitation forestière
Record 12, Main entry term, French
- arbre en périphérie
1, record 12, French, arbre%20en%20p%C3%A9riph%C3%A9rie
masculine noun
Record 12, Abbreviations, French
Record 12, Synonyms, French
Record 12, Textual support, French
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Les arbres en périphérie, qui ont plus de la demie de la découpe de leur souche en-dedans de la [parcelle-échantillon circulaire] sont considérés comme étant à l'intérieur. 1, record 12, French, - arbre%20en%20p%C3%A9riph%C3%A9rie
Record 12, Spanish
Record 12, Textual support, Spanish
Record 13 - internal organization data 1982-11-18
Record 13, English
Record 13, Subject field(s)
- Copper and Copper Alloys (Metallurgy)
Record 13, Main entry term, English
- diameter at any inside point 1, record 13, English, diameter%20at%20any%20inside%20point
Record 13, Abbreviations, English
Record 13, Synonyms, English
Record 13, Textual support, English
Record number: 13, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Inside diameter may be measured at any point around the periphery. Such individual measurements may depart from the nominal either because the tube is larger than nominal, smaller than nominal, out-of-round or because of a possible combination of these factors. 1, record 13, English, - diameter%20at%20any%20inside%20point
Record 13, French
Record 13, Domaine(s)
- Cuivre et alliages du cuivre (Métallurgie)
Record 13, Main entry term, French
- diamètre en un point intérieur quelconque 1, record 13, French, diam%C3%A8tre%20en%20un%20point%20int%C3%A9rieur%20quelconque
Record 13, Abbreviations, French
Record 13, Synonyms, French
Record 13, Textual support, French
Record number: 13, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Le diamètre intérieur peut être mesuré à n'importe quel point de la périphérie. De telles mesures individuelles peuvent s'écarter du nominal si le tube est plus grand ou plus petit que le nominal, ou excentrique, ou s'il présente une combinaison de ces caractéristiques. 1, record 13, French, - diam%C3%A8tre%20en%20un%20point%20int%C3%A9rieur%20quelconque
Record 13, Spanish
Record 13, Textual support, Spanish
Record 14 - internal organization data 1982-03-08
Record 14, English
Record 14, Subject field(s)
- Doors, Windows and Openings (Building Elements)
Record 14, Main entry term, English
- mirror door 1, record 14, English, mirror%20door
Record 14, Abbreviations, English
Record 14, Synonyms, English
Record 14, Textual support, English
Record number: 14, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Bifold mirror door mounts inside existing frame-fits only inside measurements shn. 1, record 14, English, - mirror%20door
Record 14, French
Record 14, Domaine(s)
- Ouvertures (Éléments du bâtiment)
Record 14, Main entry term, French
- porte à miroirs 1, record 14, French, porte%20%C3%A0%20miroirs
Record 14, Abbreviations, French
Record 14, Synonyms, French
Record 14, Textual support, French
Record number: 14, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Porte repliable à miroirs, à monter dans cadre existant pour embrasures données seulement. 1, record 14, French, - porte%20%C3%A0%20miroirs
Record 14, Key term(s)
- porte à miroir
Record 14, Spanish
Record 14, Textual support, Spanish
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