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POSITION BEARINGS [13 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2016-02-25
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Bearings and Bearing Systems (Mechanical Components)
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- locating bearing 1, record 1, English, locating%20bearing
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- fixed bearing 1, record 1, English, fixed%20bearing
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
A rotating machine component, e. g. the shaft,(...) requires two bearings to support and locate it radially and axially relative to the stationary part of the machine, e. g. the housing. Normally, only one of the bearings(the locating bearing) is used to fix the position of the shaft axially, whilst the other bearing(the non-locating bearing) is free to move axially. 1, record 1, English, - locating%20bearing
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Paliers, coussinets et roulements (Composants mécaniques)
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- palier fixe 1, record 1, French, palier%20fixe
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Un élément de machine tournant (arbre par exemple) est en principe monté sur deux paliers, l'un «fixe», l'autre «libre», qui ont une double fonction: d'une part supporter cet élément, d'autre par le guider par rapport à un élément fixe (logement par exemple). 1, record 1, French, - palier%20fixe
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2012-08-14
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Air Traffic Control
- Aircraft Piloting and Navigation
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- intersection
1, record 2, English, intersection
correct, standardized
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
- INTXN 1, record 2, English, INTXN
correct, standardized
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
As the circumstances require, this may be(a) a point on the surface of the earth over which two or more position lines intersect. The position lines may be true bearings from non-directional beacons(NDB)(magnetic bearings shown on charts for pilot usage) ;radials from VHF [very high frequency]/UHF [ultrahigh frequency] NAVAIDs [navigation aids] ;centrelines of airways, fixed RNAV [area navigation] routes or air routes; localizers; or DME [distance measuring equipment] distances; or(b) the point where two runways, a runway and a taxiway, or two taxiways cross or meet. 1, record 2, English, - intersection
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
intersection; INTXN: term and abbreviation standardized by the Glossary for Pilots and Air Traffic Services Personnel Committee. 2, record 2, English, - intersection
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Circulation et trafic aériens
- Pilotage et navigation aérienne
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- intersection
1, record 2, French, intersection
correct, feminine noun, standardized
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
- INTXN 1, record 2, French, INTXN
correct, feminine noun, standardized
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Selon les circonstances : a) Point à la surface de la terre au-dessus duquel deux lignes de position, ou plus, se croisent. Les lignes de position peuvent être des relèvements vrais à partir d'un radiophare non directionnel (NDB) (relèvements magnétiques illustrés sur des cartes à l'usage des pilotes), des radiales provenant de NAVAID [aides à la navigation] VHF [très haute fréquence]/UHF [ultra-haute fréquence], des axes des voies aériennes, des routes RNAV [navigation de surface] fixes, des routes aériennes, des radiophares d'alignement de piste ou des distances DME [équipement de mesure de distance]; b) Point où deux pistes, une piste et une voie de circulation ou deux voies de circulation se croisent ou se rencontrent. 1, record 2, French, - intersection
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
intersection; INTXN : terme et abréviation normalisés par le Comité sur le Glossaire à l'intention des pilotes et du personnel des services de la circulation aérienne. 2, record 2, French, - intersection
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2010-11-29
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- General Conduct of Military Operations
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- estimated time of intercept
1, record 3, English, estimated%20time%20of%20intercept
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
- ETI 1, record 3, English, ETI
correct
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The estimated time of intercept (ETI) for a normal, direct intercept ... is always stated as clock time, either local or Greenwich time. 2, record 3, English, - estimated%20time%20of%20intercept
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 CONT
The navigator should direct the intercept until homing establishes reliable bearings on the distressed airs keeping the pilot advised of heading, estimated time of intercept, and relative position of the distressed aircraft. 2, record 3, English, - estimated%20time%20of%20intercept
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Conduite générale des opérations militaires
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- heure d'interception prévue
1, record 3, French, heure%20d%27interception%20pr%C3%A9vue
proposal, feminine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2004-02-05
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Scientific Instruments
- Radar, Radio Guidance and Goniometry
- Meteorology
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- narrow-sector recorder
1, record 4, English, narrow%2Dsector%20recorder
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
- narrow-beam radiogoniometer 1, record 4, English, narrow%2Dbeam%20radiogoniometer
correct
- narrow beam radiogoniometer 3, record 4, English, narrow%20beam%20radiogoniometer
correct
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A radio direction-finder which receives atmospherics from a limited sector defined by the position of the antenna which is usually rotated continuously, and the bearings of the atmospherics recorded automatically. 1, record 4, English, - narrow%2Dsector%20recorder
Record 4, Key term(s)
- narrow sector recorder
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Instruments scientifiques
- Radar, radioguidage et radiogoniométrie
- Météorologie
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- radiogoniomètre à secteur étroit
1, record 4, French, radiogoniom%C3%A8tre%20%C3%A0%20secteur%20%C3%A9troit
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Radiogoniomètre enregistrant les parasites atmosphériques contenus dans un secteur limité défini par la position de l'antenne. 2, record 4, French, - radiogoniom%C3%A8tre%20%C3%A0%20secteur%20%C3%A9troit
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
[L'antenne] est généralement en rotation continue et l'azimut des parasites atmosphériques s'enregistre automatiquement. 2, record 4, French, - radiogoniom%C3%A8tre%20%C3%A0%20secteur%20%C3%A9troit
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Instrumentos científicos
- Guía radárica, radioguía y radiogoniometría
- Meteorología
Record 4, Main entry term, Spanish
- radiogoniómetro de haz estrecho
1, record 4, Spanish, radiogoni%C3%B3metro%20de%20haz%20estrecho
masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 4, Synonyms, Spanish
- registrador de sector estrecho 1, record 4, Spanish, registrador%20de%20sector%20estrecho
masculine noun
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Radiogoniómetro que registra los atmosféricos contenidos en un sector limitado definido por la posición de la antena. 1, record 4, Spanish, - radiogoni%C3%B3metro%20de%20haz%20estrecho
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
[...] la antena [...] suele hallarse en rotación continua y el acimut de los atmosféricos queda registrado automáticamente. 1, record 4, Spanish, - radiogoni%C3%B3metro%20de%20haz%20estrecho
Record 5 - internal organization data 2001-08-30
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Flight Instruments and Equipment (Aeroindustry)
- Aircraft Piloting and Navigation
- Navigation Instruments
- Launching and Space Maneuvering
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- unbalanced
1, record 5, English, unbalanced
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
- unsymmetrical 2, record 5, English, unsymmetrical
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The vacuum-drive heading indicator is the simplest of many types of gyro-controlled directional indicators designed to provide stable heading reference.... Errors. The chief cause of precession, causing the card to creep or drift, is bearing friction. Normal movement of the gimbal rings produces friction, which is increased if the bearings are worn, dirty, or improperly lubricated. Other sources of precession error include unbalanced gyro components and the effect of the earth's rotation. The latter effect depends upon the position of the instrument in relation to the earth, and is not appreciable unless a flight involves considerable change in latitude. 1, record 5, English, - unbalanced
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 2 CONT
Unsymmetrical gyroscope. 2, record 5, English, - unbalanced
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
mass unbalance: The characteristic of a gyro resulting from lack of coincidence of the center of supporting forces and the center of mass. It gives rise to torques caused by linear accelerations that lead to acceleration-sensitive drift rates. 2, record 5, English, - unbalanced
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Instruments et équipement de bord (Constructions aéronautiques)
- Pilotage et navigation aérienne
- Instruments de navigation
- Lancement et manœuvres dans l'espace
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- balourdé
1, record 5, French, balourd%C3%A9
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
- dyssymétrique 2, record 5, French, dyssym%C3%A9trique
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Garde-cap. Il s'agit d'un gyroscope que l'on maintient horizontal et qui définit une direction fixe dans le plan horizontal à sa dérive près. Le gyroscope est monté à la Cardan comme dans le cas du compas mais il n'est pas balourdé. Un détecteur d'horizon monté sur la caisse de tore délivre un signal proportionnel à l'inclinaison du moment cinétique; ce signal est traité et est envoyé dans un moteur couple d'axe cd qui crée un couple vertical ramenant le moment cinétique horizontal. 3, record 5, French, - balourd%C3%A9
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 2 CONT
Gyroscope balourdé. 4, record 5, French, - balourd%C3%A9
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
balourd : Mauvaise répartition des masses d'une pièce ou d'un ensemble tournant, qui fait que son centre de gravité n'est pas sur l'axe de rotation. 5, record 5, French, - balourd%C3%A9
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 2000-08-31
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Monorail Systems (Continuous Handling)
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- electric monorail
1, record 6, English, electric%20monorail
correct
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Designed for mechanization of handling operations at the drilling site. The rotary crane is installed on a special base near the rig. The main part is a stationary column with a tubular section which is mounted on the base hinge. The column is supported in vertical position by two tube braces. A cap is set on the upper part of the column using plain bearings. The ball on the upper part of the column accepts the vertical load. The cap is rotated at 1800 using the rotation mechanism placed on the column arm. The electric monorail moves alongside the jib of the cap. 2, record 6, English, - electric%20monorail
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Monorails (Manutention continue)
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- monorail électrique
1, record 6, French, monorail%20%C3%A9lectrique
correct, masculine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
- monorail électrifié 2, record 6, French, monorail%20%C3%A9lectrifi%C3%A9
correct, masculine noun
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Monorail électrifié. L'entraînement derrière [le} tracteur du palan électrique à câble se fait ici par friction d'une roue motrice à bandage pneumatique en pression permanente contre le rail porteur. 2, record 6, French, - monorail%20%C3%A9lectrique
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 2 CONT
Études d'installations du monorail électrique aérien CFC [Compagnie Française des Convoyeurs], établissement des devis et des offres. 1, record 6, French, - monorail%20%C3%A9lectrique
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 1995-01-31
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- River and Sea Navigation
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- position by bearings
1, record 7, English, position%20by%20bearings
correct
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Navigation fluviale et maritime
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- position par relèvements
1, record 7, French, position%20par%20rel%C3%A8vements
correct, 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 1994-01-31
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- Bearings and Bearing Systems (Mechanical Components)
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- tilting-shoe type-bearing 1, record 8, English, tilting%2Dshoe%20type%2Dbearing
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
Record 8, Synonyms, English
Record 8, Textual support, English
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 OBS
This is a self-generating type of bearing and it enters into the category of thrust bearings. It can be made of many tilting shoes(or pads) located in a circular position. 1, record 8, English, - tilting%2Dshoe%20type%2Dbearing
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Paliers, coussinets et roulements (Composants mécaniques)
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- palier à patins oscillants
1, record 8, French, palier%20%C3%A0%20patins%20oscillants
masculine noun
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
Record 8, Synonyms, French
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Ce genre de palier est constitué par des patins oscillants prenant appui sur le corps en une zone située au-delà de la région médiane, dans le sens du mouvement. 1, record 8, French, - palier%20%C3%A0%20patins%20oscillants
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
Record 9 - internal organization data 1992-01-09
Record 9, English
Record 9, Subject field(s)
- Radar, Radio Guidance and Goniometry
Record 9, Main entry term, English
- relative plot 1, record 9, English, relative%20plot
Record 9, Abbreviations, English
Record 9, Synonyms, English
Record 9, Textual support, English
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 OBS
A plot constructed by laying off successive ranges and bearings of targets from one central position, i. e. the point representing the position of own ship at the commencement and termination of plotting interval remains stationary. It may be either north up or ship's head up. 1, record 9, English, - relative%20plot
Record 9, French
Record 9, Domaine(s)
- Radar, radioguidage et radiogoniométrie
Record 9, Main entry term, French
- pointage relatif
1, record 9, French, pointage%20relatif
masculine noun
Record 9, Abbreviations, French
Record 9, Synonyms, French
Record 9, Textual support, French
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 OBS
intervalle de pointage demeure fixe. Le haut de la feuille de pointage peut représenter soit le nord, soit l'avant du navire. 1, record 9, French, - pointage%20relatif
Record 9, Spanish
Record 9, Textual support, Spanish
Record 10 - internal organization data 1987-11-13
Record 10, English
Record 10, Subject field(s)
- Aircraft Piloting and Navigation
Record 10, Main entry term, English
- forward bearing 1, record 10, English, forward%20bearing
Record 10, Abbreviations, English
Record 10, Synonyms, English
Record 10, Textual support, English
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Using your compass, take your bearing of one of the known position and mark it down. Repeat this operation until all bearings have been taken. Change these forward bearings to reciprocal or back bearings by adding or substracting 180 degrees. These bearings will be magnetic bearings. 1, record 10, English, - forward%20bearing
Record 10, French
Record 10, Domaine(s)
- Pilotage et navigation aérienne
Record 10, Main entry term, French
- relèvement avant
1, record 10, French, rel%C3%A8vement%20avant
masculine noun
Record 10, Abbreviations, French
Record 10, Synonyms, French
Record 10, Textual support, French
Record 10, Spanish
Record 10, Textual support, Spanish
Record 11 - internal organization data 1981-05-21
Record 11, English
Record 11, Subject field(s)
- Bearings and Bearing Systems (Mechanical Components)
- Mechanical Components
Record 11, Main entry term, English
- rubber cylinder 1, record 11, English, rubber%20cylinder
Record 11, Abbreviations, English
Record 11, Synonyms, English
Record 11, Textual support, English
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The position of the rubber and counterpressure cylinders is not adjusted relative to the plate cylinder and therefore the thrust bearing arrangement in this case only has to accommodate the forces arising from the cut gear teeth. For this duty a matched pair of deep groove ball bearings(...) are utilised. 1, record 11, English, - rubber%20cylinder
Record 11, French
Record 11, Domaine(s)
- Paliers, coussinets et roulements (Composants mécaniques)
- Composants mécaniques
Record 11, Main entry term, French
- cylindre blanchet 1, record 11, French, cylindre%20blanchet
Record 11, Abbreviations, French
Record 11, Synonyms, French
Record 11, Textual support, French
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 OBS
La position du cylindre blanchet et du cylindre de pression n'est pas déterminée en fonction de celle du cylindre porte-cliché. Leur fixation axiale s'effectue au moyen de deux roulements rigides à billes (...) 1, record 11, French, - cylindre%20blanchet
Record 11, Spanish
Record 11, Textual support, Spanish
Record 12 - internal organization data 1981-03-05
Record 12, English
Record 12, Subject field(s)
- Bearings and Bearing Systems (Mechanical Components)
Record 12, Main entry term, English
- radial magnetic bearing 1, record 12, English, radial%20magnetic%20bearing
Record 12, Abbreviations, English
Record 12, Synonyms, English
Record 12, Textual support, English
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Fig. 7 Bearing arrangement for film drum. From left to right : a double direction active magnetic thrust bearing with position sensors, two radial magnetic bearings with position sensors, drive motor(...) and speed regulator. 1, record 12, English, - radial%20magnetic%20bearing
Record 12, French
Record 12, Domaine(s)
- Paliers, coussinets et roulements (Composants mécaniques)
Record 12, Main entry term, French
- palier magnétique radial 1, record 12, French, palier%20magn%C3%A9tique%20radial
Record 12, Abbreviations, French
Record 12, Synonyms, French
Record 12, Textual support, French
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Fig. 7 Montage de tambour. De gauche à droite on note un palier magnétique axial à double effet avec détecteurs de position, deux paliers magnétiques radiaux avec détecteurs de position, le moteur d'entraînement (...) et le régulateur de vitesse. 1, record 12, French, - palier%20magn%C3%A9tique%20radial
Record 12, Key term(s)
- palier radial magnétique
Record 12, Spanish
Record 12, Textual support, Spanish
Record 13 - internal organization data 1981-03-05
Record 13, English
Record 13, Subject field(s)
- Bearings and Bearing Systems (Mechanical Components)
Record 13, Main entry term, English
- double direction active magnetic thrust bearing 1, record 13, English, double%20direction%20active%20magnetic%20thrust%20bearing
Record 13, Abbreviations, English
Record 13, Synonyms, English
Record 13, Textual support, English
Record number: 13, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Bearing arrangement for film drum. From left to right : a double direction active magnetic thrust bearing with position sensors, two radial magnetic bearings with position sensors, drive motor(...) and speed regulator. 1, record 13, English, - double%20direction%20active%20magnetic%20thrust%20bearing
Record 13, French
Record 13, Domaine(s)
- Paliers, coussinets et roulements (Composants mécaniques)
Record 13, Main entry term, French
- palier magnétique axial à double effet 1, record 13, French, palier%20magn%C3%A9tique%20axial%20%C3%A0%20double%20effet
Record 13, Abbreviations, French
Record 13, Synonyms, French
Record 13, Textual support, French
Record number: 13, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Montage du tambour. De gauche à droite on note un palier magnétique axial à double effet avec détecteurs de position, deux paliers magnétiques radiaux avec détecteurs de position, le moteur d'entraînement (...) et le régulateur de vitesse. 1, record 13, French, - palier%20magn%C3%A9tique%20axial%20%C3%A0%20double%20effet
Record 13, Spanish
Record 13, Textual support, Spanish
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