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PORTABLE DETECTOR [12 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2017-11-09
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Security Devices
- CBRNE Weapons
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- chemical agent detector
1, record 1, English, chemical%20agent%20detector
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- chemical agent monitor 2, record 1, English, chemical%20agent%20monitor
correct, NATO, standardized
- CAM 3, record 1, English, CAM
correct, NATO, standardized
- CAM 3, record 1, English, CAM
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
chemical agent monitor; CAM: designations standardized by NATO. 4, record 1, English, - chemical%20agent%20detector
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
chemical agent monitor; CAM: designations extracted from the "Disarmament and Peace Keeping" glossary with the permission of the United Nations Office at Geneva. 5, record 1, English, - chemical%20agent%20detector
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 PHR
handheld chemical agent detector, portable chemical agent detector 6, record 1, English, - chemical%20agent%20detector
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Dispositifs de sécurité
- Armes CBRNE
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- détecteur d'agents chimiques
1, record 1, French, d%C3%A9tecteur%20d%27agents%20chimiques
correct, masculine noun, NATO, standardized
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
- DAC 2, record 1, French, DAC
correct, masculine noun
- CAM 3, record 1, French, CAM
correct, masculine noun, NATO, standardized
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
détecteur d'agents chimiques; CAM : désignations normalisées par l'OTAN. 4, record 1, French, - d%C3%A9tecteur%20d%27agents%20chimiques
Record 1, Key term(s)
- détecteur d'agent chimique
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2011-07-25
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Corporate Security
- Protection of Property
- Protection of Life
- Security Devices
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- portable detector
1, record 2, English, portable%20detector
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A portable device equipped for local and remote annunciation. 1, record 2, English, - portable%20detector
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Sécurité générale de l'entreprise
- Sécurité des biens
- Sécurité des personnes
- Dispositifs de sécurité
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- détecteur portatif
1, record 2, French, d%C3%A9tecteur%20portatif
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - external organization data 2010-02-19
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Electromagnetic Radiation
- Radiological Physics (Theory and Application)
- Compartment - Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- direct transmission method
1, record 3, English, direct%20transmission%20method
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
There are two basic methods of measuring material with portable gauges, backscatter and direct transmission. "Direct transmission" is considered the more precise of the two, as it offers less error in measuring composition and compensates for surface roughness. To measure soil density, for example, the source is placed in a tube and inserted beneath the surface through a punched access hole. Radiation is then transmitted from the source to a detector on the base of the gauge. The density of the soil is determined by the radiation level at the detector. 1, record 3, English, - direct%20transmission%20method
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Rayonnements électromagnétiques
- Physique radiologique et applications
- Tiroir - Commission canadienne de sûreté nucléaire
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- méthode de transmission directe
1, record 3, French, m%C3%A9thode%20de%20transmission%20directe
feminine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Il existe deux méthodes fondamentales pour mesurer le matériau à l'aide de jauges portatives : la transmission directe et la rétrodiffusion. On considère la «transmission directe» comme la plus précise des deux puisqu'elle comporte moins d'erreurs de mesure de la composition et qu'elle compense pour les inégalités de surface. Si l'on désire mesurer la densité du sol, par exemple, la source est placée dans un tube et insérée sous la surface du sol par un trou d'accès. Les rayonnements passent ensuite de la source à un détecteur placé à la base de la jauge et la densité du sol est déterminée par le niveau de rayonnement indiqué par le détecteur. 1, record 3, French, - m%C3%A9thode%20de%20transmission%20directe
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - external organization data 2003-07-02
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Electromagnetic Radiation
- Radiological Physics (Theory and Application)
- Compartment - Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- backscatter method
1, record 4, English, backscatter%20method
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
There are two basic methods of measuring material with portable gauges, backscatter and direct transmission.... The "backscatter method" eliminates the need for an access hole by allowing both the source and detector to remain on the surface. Radiation is directed beneath the surface, and some radiation is reflected, or "scattered" back to the gauge detector by the surface material. This method... is... insensitive to density variations beyond a depth of 2 to 3 inches. However, the backscatter method is quicker than the direct transmission, and is useful when measuring uniform material such as asphalt paving. 1, record 4, English, - backscatter%20method
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Rayonnements électromagnétiques
- Physique radiologique et applications
- Tiroir - Commission canadienne de sûreté nucléaire
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- méthode de rétrodiffusion
1, record 4, French, m%C3%A9thode%20de%20r%C3%A9trodiffusion
correct, feminine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Il existe deux méthodes fondamentales pour mesurer le matériau à l'aide de jauges portatives : la transmission directe et la rétrodiffusion. [...] La méthode de «rétrodiffusion» élimine l'utilisation d'un trou d'accès puisque la source et le détecteur demeurent tous deux en surface. Les rayonnements sont dirigés sous la surface et une certaine partie des rayonnements est réfléchie ou «diffusée» vers le détecteur de la jauge par le matériau de surface. Cette méthode [...] n'est pas sensible aux variations de densité, dès qu'on a dépassé une profondeur de 5 à 7,5 cm (2 à 3 pouces). Toutefois, la méthode de rétrodiffusion est plus rapide et plus efficace que la transmission directe; elle peut se révéler utile lorsque l'on mesure un matériau uniforme comme un pavage d'asphalte. 1, record 4, French, - m%C3%A9thode%20de%20r%C3%A9trodiffusion
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 2002-04-11
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Security Devices
- CBRNE Operations
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- advanced portable detector
1, record 5, English, advanced%20portable%20detector
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
- APD 1, record 5, English, APD
correct
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Dispositifs de sécurité
- Opérations CBRNE
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- détecteur spécialisé portable
1, record 5, French, d%C3%A9tecteur%20sp%C3%A9cialis%C3%A9%20portable
correct, masculine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
- APD 2, record 5, French, APD
correct, masculine noun
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 2001-05-17
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Chemistry
- Scientific Instruments
- Milling and Cereal Industries
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- thermal conductivity analyser
1, record 6, English, thermal%20conductivity%20analyser
correct
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 CONT
In thermal conductivity analysers, a Wheatstone Bridge Circuit measures the imbalance caused by passing gas over detector filaments, using half of the cells for the fumigant air mixture and the other half for air as a control. This analyser, in a portable form, is commonly used to check for methyl bromide in ship holds, but it can also be calibrated for other gases. It will not differentiate between fumigants if mixtures are used. 1, record 6, English, - thermal%20conductivity%20analyser
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Chimie
- Instruments scientifiques
- Minoterie et céréales
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- analyseur de gaz à conductivité thermique
1, record 6, French, analyseur%20de%20gaz%20%C3%A0%20conductivit%C3%A9%20thermique
correct, masculine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Dans ce genre d'appareil, on utilise un circuit à pont de Wheatstone pour mesurer le déséquilibre provoqué par le passage d'un gaz au-dessus des filaments détecteurs. La moitié des cellules sert à l'analyse du mélange fumigant/air; l'autre moitié sert aux mesures témoins avec de l'air uniquement. On utilise couramment des modèles portatifs pour mesurer les concentrations de bromure de méthyle dans les cales de navire, mais on peut aussi étalonner les analyseurs en fonction d'autres gaz. En pratique, les analyseurs à conductivité thermique conviennent mal pour l'analyse de mélanges de fumigants. 1, record 6, French, - analyseur%20de%20gaz%20%C3%A0%20conductivit%C3%A9%20thermique
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 2000-03-27
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Destructive and Non-destructive Tests (Mat.)
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- holiday detector
1, record 7, English, holiday%20detector
correct
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 DEF
An electrical device used to detect a weak place or a holiday in a pipeline and other coating. 2, record 7, English, - holiday%20detector
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The Tinker & Rasor Model AP/S1 Holiday Detector is a portable quality control inspection instrument used to electrically locate defects in protective coatings up to 30 mils applied to metallic or concrete structures. 3, record 7, English, - holiday%20detector
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Contrôle destructif et non destructif (Matér.)
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- balai électrique
1, record 7, French, balai%20%C3%A9lectrique
correct, masculine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Dispositif à contacteur électrique utilisé pour détecter les défauts dans le revêtement d'une conduite. 2, record 7, French, - balai%20%C3%A9lectrique
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record 8 - external organization data 1998-01-12
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- Radiological Physics (Theory and Application)
- Scientific Instruments
- Compartment - Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- portable gauge
1, record 8, English, portable%20gauge
correct
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
Record 8, Synonyms, English
- portable nuclear gauge 2, record 8, English, portable%20nuclear%20gauge
correct
Record 8, Textual support, English
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Portable gauges are used in industries such as agriculture, construction, and civil engineering to measure things like the moisture in soil, and the density of asphalt in a paving mix. There are two basic methods of measuring material with portable gauges, backscatter and direct transmission.... To measure soil density, for example, the source is placed in a tube and inserted beneath the surface through a punched access hole. Radiation is then transmitted from the source to a detector on the base of the gauge. 3, record 8, English, - portable%20gauge
Record 8, Key term(s)
- portable gage
- portable nuclear gage
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Physique radiologique et applications
- Instruments scientifiques
- Tiroir - Commission canadienne de sûreté nucléaire
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- jauge nucléaire portative
1, record 8, French, jauge%20nucl%C3%A9aire%20portative
correct, feminine noun
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
Record 8, Synonyms, French
- jauge portative 2, record 8, French, jauge%20portative
feminine noun
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Les jauges portatives sont utilisées dans l'industrie de l'agriculture, de la construction et du génie civil afin de mesurer, par exemple, l'humidité du sol et la densité de l'asphalte dans un mélange de pavage. Il existe deux méthodes fondamentales pour mesurer le matériau à l'aide de jauge portative : la transmission directe et la rétrodiffusion. [...] Si l'on désire mesurer la densité du sol, par exemple, la source est placée dans un tube et insérée sous la surface du sol par un trou d'accès. Les rayonnements passent ensuite de la source à un détecteur placé à la base de la jauge et la densité du sol est déterminée par le niveau de rayonnement indiqué par le détecteur. 3, record 8, French, - jauge%20nucl%C3%A9aire%20portative
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
Record 9 - internal organization data 1995-11-01
Record 9, English
Record 9, Subject field(s)
- Corporate Security
- Protection of Property
- Protection of Life
- Security Devices
Record 9, Main entry term, English
- portable metal detector
1, record 9, English, portable%20metal%20detector
correct
Record 9, Abbreviations, English
Record 9, Synonyms, English
Record 9, Textual support, English
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 CONT
If incoming personnel are inspected with portable metal detectors, the guard should be aware that the metal detector must pass very near the item to be detected. 1, record 9, English, - portable%20metal%20detector
Record 9, French
Record 9, Domaine(s)
- Sécurité générale de l'entreprise
- Sécurité des biens
- Sécurité des personnes
- Dispositifs de sécurité
Record 9, Main entry term, French
- détecteur de métal portatif
1, record 9, French, d%C3%A9tecteur%20de%20m%C3%A9tal%20portatif
correct, masculine noun
Record 9, Abbreviations, French
Record 9, Synonyms, French
Record 9, Textual support, French
Record 9, Spanish
Record 9, Textual support, Spanish
Record 10 - internal organization data 1987-05-25
Record 10, English
Record 10, Subject field(s)
- Police
Record 10, Main entry term, English
- portable trace narcotics detector
1, record 10, English, portable%20trace%20narcotics%20detector
correct
Record 10, Abbreviations, English
Record 10, Synonyms, English
Record 10, Textual support, English
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Detection technique based on gas chromatography and detachable hand held sampling probe. 1, record 10, English, - portable%20trace%20narcotics%20detector
Record 10, French
Record 10, Domaine(s)
- Police
Record 10, Main entry term, French
- détecteur de stupéfiants à l'état de traces portatif
1, record 10, French, d%C3%A9tecteur%20de%20stup%C3%A9fiants%20%C3%A0%20l%27%C3%A9tat%20de%20traces%20portatif
correct, masculine noun
Record 10, Abbreviations, French
Record 10, Synonyms, French
Record 10, Textual support, French
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Renseignement : service de terminologie de la GRC. 1, record 10, French, - d%C3%A9tecteur%20de%20stup%C3%A9fiants%20%C3%A0%20l%27%C3%A9tat%20de%20traces%20portatif
Record 10, Spanish
Record 10, Textual support, Spanish
Record 11 - internal organization data 1984-11-05
Record 11, English
Record 11, Subject field(s)
- Air Transport
Record 11, Main entry term, English
- portable course detector 1, record 11, English, portable%20course%20detector
Record 11, Abbreviations, English
Record 11, Synonyms, English
Record 11, French
Record 11, Domaine(s)
- Transport aérien
Record 11, Main entry term, French
- détecteur portatif de faisceau
1, record 11, French, d%C3%A9tecteur%20portatif%20de%20faisceau
masculine noun
Record 11, Abbreviations, French
Record 11, Synonyms, French
Record 11, Textual support, French
Record 11, Spanish
Record 11, Textual support, Spanish
Record 12 - internal organization data 1982-02-23
Record 12, English
Record 12, Subject field(s)
- Shipbuilding
Record 12, Main entry term, English
- portable gas detector
1, record 12, English, portable%20gas%20detector
correct
Record 12, Abbreviations, English
Record 12, Synonyms, English
Record 12, French
Record 12, Domaine(s)
- Constructions navales
Record 12, Main entry term, French
- détecteur de gaz portatif
1, record 12, French, d%C3%A9tecteur%20de%20gaz%20portatif
correct
Record 12, Abbreviations, French
Record 12, Synonyms, French
Record 12, Textual support, French
Record 12, Spanish
Record 12, Textual support, Spanish
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