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POSITIONAL CONTROL [9 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2016-07-25
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Surveying
- Cartography
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- horizontal control survey
1, record 1, English, horizontal%20control%20survey
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Horizontal control surveys coordinate horizontal positional data. 2, record 1, English, - horizontal%20control%20survey
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Arpentage
- Cartographie
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- levé de contrôle planimétrique
1, record 1, French, lev%C3%A9%20de%20contr%C3%B4le%20planim%C3%A9trique
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Les levés de contrôle planimétrique destinés à étayer les arpentages cadastraux doivent être exécutés à l'aide de toute méthode qui permettra d'obtenir la précision de deuxième ordre [...] 1, record 1, French, - lev%C3%A9%20de%20contr%C3%B4le%20planim%C3%A9trique
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2016-02-29
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Automatic Control (Machine Tools)
- Machine-Tooling (Metallurgy)
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- positioning control
1, record 2, English, positioning%20control
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
- PTP 2, record 2, English, PTP
correct
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- point-to-point control 3, record 2, English, point%2Dto%2Dpoint%20control
correct
- point-to-point N-C 4, record 2, English, point%2Dto%2Dpoint%20N%2DC
correct
- positional control 5, record 2, English, positional%20control
correct
- point to point positioning 6, record 2, English, point%20to%20point%20positioning
correct
- point positioning 6, record 2, English, point%20positioning
correct
- positioning control system 7, record 2, English, positioning%20control%20system
- positioning system 8, record 2, English, positioning%20system
correct
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Numerical control in which: a. each numerically controlled motion operates in accordance with instructions which specify only the next required position, b. the movements in the different axes of motion are not co-ordinated with each other and may be executed simultaneously or consecutively, and c. velocities are not specified numerically by the input data. 9, record 2, English, - positioning%20control
Record 2, Key term(s)
- discontinuous movement
- discrete positioning
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Commandes automatiques (Machines-outils)
- Usinage (Métallurgie)
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- fonctionnement point par point
1, record 2, French, fonctionnement%20point%20par%20point
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- fonctionnement de point à point 2, record 2, French, fonctionnement%20de%20point%20%C3%A0%20point
correct, masculine noun
- mise en position point par point 1, record 2, French, mise%20en%20position%20point%20par%20point
correct, feminine noun
- commande de mise en position 3, record 2, French, commande%20de%20mise%20en%20position
correct, feminine noun
- positionnement discontinu 4, record 2, French, positionnement%20discontinu
correct, masculine noun
- commande point à point 5, record 2, French, commande%20point%20%C3%A0%20point
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Dans une machine-outil à commande numérique commande de mise en position de l'outil sans définition de la trajectoire entre son point de départ et le point où l'usinage doit commencer. 6, record 2, French, - fonctionnement%20point%20par%20point
Record 2, Key term(s)
- positionnement discret
- mouvement discontinu
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2011-12-12
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- System Names
- Radar, Radio Guidance and Goniometry
- Air Navigation Aids
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- Position and Azimuth Determining System
1, record 3, English, Position%20and%20Azimuth%20Determining%20System
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
- PADS 1, record 3, English, PADS
correct
Record 3, Synonyms, English
- Position and Azimuth Determination System 2, record 3, English, Position%20and%20Azimuth%20Determination%20System
correct
- PADS 2, record 3, English, PADS
correct
- PADS 2, record 3, English, PADS
- position and azimuth determining system 3, record 3, English, position%20and%20azimuth%20determining%20system
correct
- PADS 4, record 3, English, PADS
correct
- PADS 4, record 3, English, PADS
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The Position and Azimuth Determining System(PADS) is a self-contained surveying system which provides fourth-and fifth-order control for U. S. [United States] Army Artillery surveys. The PADS is essentially a velocity aided inertial navigation system which has been designed to provide positional accuracy to 20 meters circular error probable(CEP) and height accuracy to 10 meters probable error(PE) over a 6-hour mission which starts at a "known" survey control point. 1, record 3, English, - Position%20and%20Azimuth%20Determining%20System
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Position and Azimuth Determination System (PADS): term and abbreviation used at Natural Resources Canada - Earth Sciences Sector. 5, record 3, English, - Position%20and%20Azimuth%20Determining%20System
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Noms de systèmes
- Radar, radioguidage et radiogoniométrie
- Aides à la navigation aérienne
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- système de positionnement et de détermination d'azimut
1, record 3, French, syst%C3%A8me%20de%20positionnement%20et%20de%20d%C3%A9termination%20d%27azimut
unofficial, masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
- système de positionnement et de détermination d'azimuts 2, record 3, French, syst%C3%A8me%20de%20positionnement%20et%20de%20d%C3%A9termination%20d%27azimuts
unofficial, masculine noun
- système de détermination des positions et azimuts 3, record 3, French, syst%C3%A8me%20de%20d%C3%A9termination%20des%20positions%20et%20azimuts
unofficial, masculine noun
- système de détermination de la position et azimut 4, record 3, French, syst%C3%A8me%20de%20d%C3%A9termination%20de%20la%20position%20et%20azimut
unofficial, masculine noun
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
FV 514 véhicule d'observation d'artillerie.- En dotation dans les unités d'artillerie, il équipe les unités d'observation (Observation Post Vehicle ou OPV). Il est doté d'un mât avec un radar de surveillance et d'acquisition de cible (Man-packable Surveillance and Target Acquisition Radar ou MSTAR) ainsi que d'un système de positionnement et de détermination d'azimut (Position and Azimuth Determining System ou PADS). Il dispose aussi de systèmes d'intensification de lumière et de vision infra-rouge. 1, record 3, French, - syst%C3%A8me%20de%20positionnement%20et%20de%20d%C3%A9termination%20d%27azimut
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
système de détermination des positions et azimuts : terme en usage à Ressources naturelles Canada - Secteur des sciences de la Terre. 5, record 3, French, - syst%C3%A8me%20de%20positionnement%20et%20de%20d%C3%A9termination%20d%27azimut
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2009-10-26
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Mathematical Geography
- Remote Sensing
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- broadcast ephemeris
1, record 4, English, broadcast%20ephemeris
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
- broadcast ephemerides 2, record 4, English, broadcast%20ephemerides
correct
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A set of parameters which describe the location of satellites with respect to time, and which are transmitted (broadcasted) from the satellites 3, record 4, English, - broadcast%20ephemeris
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The broadcast ephemeris is decoded by all GPS [Global Positioning System] receivers. It contains information that allow the GPS receivers to compute the Earth-Centered Earth-Fixed(ECEF) coordinates of each of the satellites relative to the WGS84 datum. The Keplerian elements consist of positional information at a single reference time, and parameters related to the predicted rate of change in order to account for solar radiation and gravity perturbations. Periodic terms are added for argument of perigee, geocentric distance and inclination. The broadcast ephemeris is transmitted daily to the satellites via the Control Segment for future rebroadcast by the satellites. 4, record 4, English, - broadcast%20ephemeris
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
broadcast ephemeris; broadcast ephemerides: terms used at Natural Resources Canada - Earth Sciences Sector. 5, record 4, English, - broadcast%20ephemeris
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Géographie mathématique
- Télédétection
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- éphémérides diffusées
1, record 4, French, %C3%A9ph%C3%A9m%C3%A9rides%20diffus%C3%A9es
correct, feminine noun, plural
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
- éphémérides radiodiffusées 2, record 4, French, %C3%A9ph%C3%A9m%C3%A9rides%20radiodiffus%C3%A9es
correct, feminine noun, plural
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Ensemble de paramètres décrivant la position des satellites en fonction du temps qui sont émis (diffusés) par les satellites. 3, record 4, French, - %C3%A9ph%C3%A9m%C3%A9rides%20diffus%C3%A9es
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Le Système géodésique mondial (World Geodetic System 1984, WGS84) est le système de référence à l'échelle planétaire du GPS [Global Positioning System], dans lequel sont exprimées les éphémérides des satellites, ceux-ci les retransmettant vers la Terre (éphémérides radiodiffusées ou «broadcast ephemerides»). 4, record 4, French, - %C3%A9ph%C3%A9m%C3%A9rides%20diffus%C3%A9es
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
éphémérides diffusées : terme en usage à Ressources naturelles Canada - Secteur des sciences de la Terre. 5, record 4, French, - %C3%A9ph%C3%A9m%C3%A9rides%20diffus%C3%A9es
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 2006-11-07
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Remote Sensing
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- "Precision Map Image" product
1, record 5, English, %5C%22Precision%20Map%20Image%5C%22%20product
correct, officially approved
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
"Precision Map Image" products have even greater positional accuracy than "Map Image" products. Ground Control Points(GCPs) as well as a map projection are used to spatially align the image. To order a "Precision Map Image" product, ground control points from a map or provided through Global Positional Satellite(GPS) technology are required. To further enhance the positional accuracy of the image, Digital Elevation Models(DEMs) can be used to correct terrain distortions. A DEM at sufficient detail will be needed to provide ortho-correction services. 2, record 5, English, - %5C%22Precision%20Map%20Image%5C%22%20product
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Data from all single beam modes can be processed to this product (i.e., all but ScanSAR beam modes). "Precision Map Image" products are offered as 8-bit or 16-bit data products. 2, record 5, English, - %5C%22Precision%20Map%20Image%5C%22%20product
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Three main categories of data products are available - RAW Data, Path-Oriented and "Map-Oriented" products. Precision Map Image processing level belongs to the "Map-Oriented" products. 3, record 5, English, - %5C%22Precision%20Map%20Image%5C%22%20product
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 3 OBS
"Precision Map Image" product: term officially approved by the RADARSAT-2 Terminology Approval Group (RTAG). 3, record 5, English, - %5C%22Precision%20Map%20Image%5C%22%20product
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Télédétection
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- produit «Precision Map Image»
1, record 5, French, produit%20%C2%ABPrecision%20Map%20Image%C2%BB
correct, masculine noun, officially approved
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Ces produits sont disponibles en format archive ou informatisé (différents niveaux de traitement). Caractéristiques du produit : Utilisation de points d'appui fournis par le client pour améliorer la précision de localisation. Traitements : photo-interprétation, traitement d'images, images superposables à des données de même projection. 2, record 5, French, - produit%20%C2%ABPrecision%20Map%20Image%C2%BB
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 2 OBS
produit «Precision Map Image» : terme uniformisé par le Groupe de travail de la terminologie de RADARSAT-2 (GTTR). 2, record 5, French, - produit%20%C2%ABPrecision%20Map%20Image%C2%BB
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 2003-06-23
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Astrochemistry and Cosmochemistry
- Astrophysics and Cosmography
- Spacecraft
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- autonomous space processor for orbital debris
1, record 6, English, autonomous%20space%20processor%20for%20orbital%20debris
correct
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
- ASPOD 1, record 6, English, ASPOD
correct
Record 6, Synonyms, English
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The project is named the Autonomous Space Processor for Orbital Debris(ASPOD) and is a NASA/Universities Space Research Association(USRA) sponsored design project. The development of ASPOD and the students’ abilities in designing and building a prototype spacecraft are the ultimate goals of this project. This year's focus entailed the development of a secondary robotic arm and end-effector to work in tandem with an existent arm in the removal of orbital debris. The new arm features the introduction of composite materials and a linear drive system, thus producing a light-weight and more accurate prototype. The main characteristic of the end-effector design is that it incorporates all of the motors and gearing internally, thus not subjecting them to the harsh space environment. Furthermore, the arm and the end-effector are automated by a control system with positional feedback. This system is composed of magnetic and optical encoders connected to a 486 PC via two servo-motor controller cards. Programming a series of basic routines and sub-routines has allowed the ASPOD prototype to become more autonomous. The new system is expected to perform specified tasks with a positional accuracy of 0. 5 cm. 2, record 6, English, - autonomous%20space%20processor%20for%20orbital%20debris
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Astrochimie et cosmochimie
- Astrophysique et cosmographie
- Engins spatiaux
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- processeur spatial autonome pour débris orbitaux
1, record 6, French, processeur%20spatial%20autonome%20pour%20d%C3%A9bris%20orbitaux
masculine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
- ASPOD 1, record 6, French, ASPOD
masculine noun
Record 6, Synonyms, French
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 2003-02-13
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Federal Government Bodies and Committees (Canadian)
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- Positional Control Section
1, record 7, English, Positional%20Control%20Section
correct
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Energy, Mines and Resources Canada. 1, record 7, English, - Positional%20Control%20Section
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités fédéraux (Gouvernement canadien)
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- Section des positions de contrôle
1, record 7, French, Section%20des%20positions%20de%20contr%C3%B4le
correct, feminine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Énergie, Mines et Ressources. 1, record 7, French, - Section%20des%20positions%20de%20contr%C3%B4le
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record 8 - internal organization data 1994-03-09
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- Biochemistry
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- zone of polarizing activity
1, record 8, English, zone%20of%20polarizing%20activity
correct
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
- ZPA 2, record 8, English, ZPA
correct
Record 8, Synonyms, English
- polarizing activity zone 3, record 8, English, polarizing%20activity%20zone
Record 8, Textual support, English
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Altering positional information with grafting experiments: A region called the zone of polarizing activity (ZPA) is the reference point for indicating the position of cells along the anterior-posterior axis of a vertebrate limb bud. The ZPA is located where the posterior margin of the bud is attached to the body. 1, record 8, English, - zone%20of%20polarizing%20activity
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 2 CONT
Control of the expression of AV-1 protein, a position-specific antigen, by ZPA(zone of polarizing activity) factor in the chick limb bud... Retinoic acid induces a pattern of digits in anterior half wing buds that lack the zone of polarizing activity... The positional signal localized to the posterior zone of polarizing activity or ZPG region of the vertebrate limb is transiently expressed during development and a decline in ZPA signaling is accelerated when posterior cells are dissociated and cultured in vitro. The evidence that cultured posterior cells display a precocious decline in ZPA signaling when compared to in vivo studies suggests that a factor present in the limb bud maintains or stabilizes ZPA signaling during limb outgrowth... [Source of both English terms, abbreviation and usage samples : PASCAL database]. 3, record 8, English, - zone%20of%20polarizing%20activity
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Biochimie
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- zone d'activité de polarisation
1, record 8, French, zone%20d%27activit%C3%A9%20de%20polarisation
feminine noun
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
Record 8, Synonyms, French
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Source : base de données PASCAL. 1, record 8, French, - zone%20d%27activit%C3%A9%20de%20polarisation
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
Record 9 - internal organization data 1986-07-24
Record 9, English
Record 9, Subject field(s)
- Applications of Automation
Record 9, Main entry term, English
- position control
1, record 9, English, position%20control
correct
Record 9, Abbreviations, English
Record 9, Synonyms, English
- positional control 2, record 9, English, positional%20control
Record 9, Textual support, English
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A control by a system in which the input command is the desired position of a body. 2, record 9, English, - position%20control
Record 9, French
Record 9, Domaine(s)
- Automatisation et applications
Record 9, Main entry term, French
- asservissement de position
1, record 9, French, asservissement%20de%20position
masculine noun
Record 9, Abbreviations, French
Record 9, Synonyms, French
Record 9, Textual support, French
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Pour les actionneurs hydrauliques ou électriques à positionnement continu, l'asservissement de position est propre à chaque axe et l'unité de contrôle agit au niveau des points de consigne des asservissements. 2, record 9, French, - asservissement%20de%20position
Record 9, Spanish
Record 9, Textual support, Spanish
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