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REFLECTING BODY [8 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2024-03-04
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Medical Instruments and Devices
- Non-Surgical Treatment
- Protection of Life
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- space blanket
1, record 1, English, space%20blanket
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- survival blanket 2, record 1, English, survival%20blanket
correct
- emergency blanket 3, record 1, English, emergency%20blanket
correct
- thermal blanket 4, record 1, English, thermal%20blanket
correct
- first aid blanket 3, record 1, English, first%20aid%20blanket
correct
- rescue blanket 5, record 1, English, rescue%20blanket
correct
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
[A] plastic insulating body wrapping coated on one or both sides with aluminium foil which reflects back most of the body heat lost by radiation ... 6, record 1, English, - space%20blanket
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The emergency blanket works by reflecting body heat back to your body to maximize thermal efficiency. It is wind and waterproof to keep you as comfortable as possible until help arrives. 4, record 1, English, - space%20blanket
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Instruments et appareillages médicaux
- Traitements non chirurgicaux
- Sécurité des personnes
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- couverture de secours
1, record 1, French, couverture%20de%20secours
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- couverture de survie 2, record 1, French, couverture%20de%20survie
correct, feminine noun
- couverture thermique 3, record 1, French, couverture%20thermique
correct, feminine noun
- couverture d'urgence 4, record 1, French, couverture%20d%27urgence
correct, feminine noun
- couverture isothermique 5, record 1, French, couverture%20isothermique
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
La couverture de survie est une fine feuille recouverte d'un revêtement métallique, [...] lui permettant une signalisation qui facilitera le sauvetage par les secours. Certains dispositifs sont jetables et d'autres [sont] réutilisables [...] 5, record 1, French, - couverture%20de%20secours
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2006-07-31
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- National Bodies and Committees (Canadian)
- Swimming
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- Swimming Canada
1, record 2, English, Swimming%20Canada
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- Swimming/Natation Canada 2, record 2, English, Swimming%2FNatation%20Canada
correct
- SNC 3, record 2, English, SNC
correct
- SNC 3, record 2, English, SNC
- Canadian Amateur Swimming Association 2, record 2, English, Canadian%20Amateur%20Swimming%20Association
former designation, correct
- CASA 2, record 2, English, CASA
former designation, correct
- CASA 2, record 2, English, CASA
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The national governing body of competitive swimming. 2, record 2, English, - Swimming%20Canada
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The Canadian Amateur Swimming Association(CAS A) was created in 1909 in order to serve as Canada's governing body of competitive swimming. In 1987, the organization changed its name to Swimming Natation Canada(SNC), representing a more concise bilingual alternative. This also enabled the organization to act more precisely in reflecting its emergence as a functionally oriented, non-profit corporation. 2, record 2, English, - Swimming%20Canada
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Swimming Canada (SNC): name preferred by Sport Canada. 4, record 2, English, - Swimming%20Canada
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités nationaux canadiens
- Natation
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- Natation Canada
1, record 2, French, Natation%20Canada
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- Swimming/Natation Canada 2, record 2, French, Swimming%2FNatation%20Canada
correct, feminine noun
- SNC 3, record 2, French, SNC
correct, feminine noun
- SNC 3, record 2, French, SNC
- Association canadienne de natation amateur 2, record 2, French, Association%20canadienne%20de%20natation%20amateur
former designation, correct, feminine noun
- ACNA 2, record 2, French, ACNA
former designation, correct, feminine noun
- ACNA 2, record 2, French, ACNA
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Organisme dirigeant national pour la nage de compétition. 2, record 2, French, - Natation%20Canada
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
L'Association canadienne de natation amateur (ACNA) a été fondée en 1909 pour servir d'organisme directeur pour la natation de compétition au Canada. En 1987, l'organisation a changé son nom à Swimming/Natation Canada (SNC), offrant ainsi un nom bilingue plus court. Ceci a aussi permis à l'organisation de mieux refléter son émergence à titre de corporation sans but lucratif à orientation fonctionnelle. 2, record 2, French, - Natation%20Canada
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Natation Canada (SNC) : appellation préférée par Sport Canada. 4, record 2, French, - Natation%20Canada
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2001-11-20
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Optics
- Pulp and Paper
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- reflectance factor
1, record 3, English, reflectance%20factor
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The ratio of the luminous flux reflected by a body within the specified cone to that reflected by a perfect reflecting diffuser under the same conditions, measurements being made under standardized conditions. 1, record 3, English, - reflectance%20factor
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Optique
- Pâtes et papier
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- facteur de réflectance
1, record 3, French, facteur%20de%20r%C3%A9flectance
correct, masculine 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 1990-03-05
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Synthetic Fabrics
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- thermoclad
1, record 4, English, thermoclad
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The Shell Fabric : Exterior is treated with a highly durable ultra thin coating which sheds water better than any known system. The woven fabric itself is a high count, double denier nylon, developed to withstand wind and rain. The interior is treated with Entrant's microporous waterproof, breathable composite. The insulation : A two layer, revolutionary laminate consisting of polyester, TEIJINCOMEX and wool. The first layer : Polyester and TEIJINCONEX; the TEIJINCOMEX, an aramid polyamide fiber with the supreme capabilities for heat retention while wicking and dispersing moisture; blended with polyester, supple enough to conform to the contour of the body while it creates dead air space. The second layer : A polyester and wool blend; providing warmth and furthering moisture dispersement. The Lining : Either aluminium coated mesh; reflecting body heat while remaining breathable. Or, brushed tricot; warm breathable and quick drying. 1, record 4, English, - thermoclad
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Textiles artificiels et synthétiques
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- thermoclad
1, record 4, French, thermoclad
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
L'enveloppe : l'extérieur est traité avec un enduit durable et extra fin qui protège de l'eau mieux que tout autre système connu. La matériau lui-même tissé, est un nylon multifibres double denier, crée pour résister au vent et à la pluie. L'intérieur est traité avec le composite ENTRANT microporeux, étanche qui respire. L'isolant : un laminé révolutionnaire en 2 couches, constitué de polyester, TEIJINCOMEX et laine. La 1ère couche : polyester et TEIJINCOMEX. Le TEIJINCOMEX, fibre polyamide aramide avec pouvoir maximal de rétention de chaleur et drainage et dispersion de l'humidité; mélangé au polyester, assez souple pour épouser les contours du corps humain et créer un espace d'air statique. La 2ème couche : un mélange de polyestar et de laine procurant chaleur et prolongeant la dispersion de l'humidité. La doublure : soit une maille enduite d'aluminium réfléchissant la chaleur du corps tout en respirant, soit un tricot peigné, chaud, qui respire et sèche vite. 1, record 4, French, - thermoclad
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Les explications viennent de l'étiquette du fabricant et non pas d'une revue technique. 1, record 4, French, - thermoclad
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 1986-01-20
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Optics
- Pigments and Colours (Arts)
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- white
1, record 5, English, white
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
1) applied to radiation from a primary source : Characteristic of a radiation close to that of daylight. 2) applied to a body :-A diffuser with no absorption in the visible spectrum.-By extension, a relatively opaque body, highly diffusing and uniformly and highly reflecting at all wavelengths in the visible spectrum. 3) applied to the field of sensations : Any sensation comparable with that caused by a white primary source or by the light reflected by a white body illuminated by white light. 1, record 5, English, - white
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Optique
- Pigments et couleurs (Arts)
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- blanc
1, record 5, French, blanc
correct, adjective
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
1) appliqué au rayonnement d'une source primaire: Caractéristique d'un rayonnement proche de la lumière du jour. 2) appliqué à un corps: - Diffuseur non absorbant dans le spectre visible. - Par extension, corps relativement opaque, fortement diffusant, réfléchissant fortement et uniformément à toutes les longueurs d'onde du spectre visible. 3) appliqué au domaine des sensations: Sensation analogue à celle causée par une source primaire blanche ou par la lumière réfléchie par un corps blanc éclairé par une lumière blanche. 1, record 5, French, - blanc
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 1985-11-01
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Optics
- Electromagnetic Radiation
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- radiance factor
1, record 6, English, radiance%20factor
correct
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Ratio of the radiance of the body to that of a perfect reflecting or transmitting diffuser identically irradiated. 1, record 6, English, - radiance%20factor
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Optique
- Rayonnements électromagnétiques
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- facteur de luminance énergétique
1, record 6, French, facteur%20de%20luminance%20%C3%A9nerg%C3%A9tique
correct, masculine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Rapport de la luminance énergétique du corps à celle d'un diffuseur parfait par réflexion ou par transmission irradié dans les mêmes conditions. 1, record 6, French, - facteur%20de%20luminance%20%C3%A9nerg%C3%A9tique
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 1982-03-24
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Electronic Warfare
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- reflecting body 1, record 7, English, reflecting%20body
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Guerre électronique
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- corps réflecteur 1, record 7, French, corps%20r%C3%A9flecteur
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 1980-08-22
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- Crustaceans
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- Gigantocypris 1, record 8, English, Gigantocypris
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
Record 8, Synonyms, English
Record 8, Textual support, English
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Deep-sea crustacean Gigantocypris has large reflecting eyes that enable it to concentrate the extremely faint light available at a depth of 1, 000 meters in the ocean(...) the animal is about a centimeter long, which is large on the scale of its fellow plankton, and its head makes up about half of its body. 1, record 8, English, - Gigantocypris
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Crustacés
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- Gigantocypris 1, record 8, French, Gigantocypris
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
Record 8, Synonyms, French
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Le crustacé d'eau profonde Gigantocypris a de grands yeux à réflecteurs qui lui permettent de concentrer le peu de lumière existant à 1000 mètres de profondeur (...) Cet animal a une longueur d'environ un centimètre, ce qui est grand à l'échelle de ses congénères du plancton, et sa tête occupe à peu près la moitié de son corps. 1, record 8, French, - Gigantocypris
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
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