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SLOPE CONTROL [15 records]

Record 1 2016-02-29

English

Subject field(s)
  • Flight Instruments and Equipment (Aeroindustry)
  • Aircraft Piloting and Navigation
DEF

In a flight control system, a control mode in which an aircraft is automatically positioned to the centre of the glide slope course.

OBS

glide mode: This term has been removed from the NATO Glossary of Terms and Definitions.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Instruments et équipement de bord (Constructions aéronautiques)
  • Pilotage et navigation aérienne
DEF

Dans un système de contrôle de vol, fonction grâce à laquelle l'aéronef est maintenu automatiquement sur la trajectoire d'approche.

OBS

tenue de descente automatique : Ce terme a été retiré du Glossaire OTAN de termes et définitions.

Spanish

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Record 2 2011-09-28

English

Subject field(s)
  • Scientific Research Equipment
  • Equipment (Chemistry)
  • Electrochemistry
OBS

Term(s) taken from a Canadian laboratory-equipment company’s catalogue.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Matériel et équipement (Recherche scientifique)
  • Équipement (Chimie)
  • Électrochimie
OBS

Terme(s) tiré(s) du catalogue d'une compagnie canadienne d'équipement de laboratoire.

Spanish

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Record 3 2011-09-28

English

Subject field(s)
  • Scientific Research Equipment
  • Equipment (Chemistry)
  • Electrochemistry
OBS

Term(s) taken from a Canadian laboratory-equipment company’s catalogue.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Matériel et équipement (Recherche scientifique)
  • Équipement (Chimie)
  • Électrochimie
OBS

Terme(s) tiré(s) du catalogue d'une compagnie canadienne d'équipement de laboratoire.

Spanish

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Record 4 2006-11-30

English

Subject field(s)
  • Air Traffic Control
  • Physics
CONT

... develop other projects that enable your students to design longitudinal flight control systems such as altitude or velocity hold, flight path stabilization, and glide slope coupling with automatic flare.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Circulation et trafic aériens
  • Physique

Spanish

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Record 5 2006-11-23

English

Subject field(s)
  • Atmospheric, Climatic and Meteorological Phenomena
CONT

When will the ski patrol control that slope? [Example approved by the Avalanche Bulletin Terminology Standardization Committee. ]

OBS

A controlled area means an area where control operations are already completed. Operations may involve the use of explosives, signage, closures and static defences (dykes, berms, snowsheds).

OBS

control: term officially approved by the Avalanche Bulletin Terminology Standardization Committee.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Phénomènes météorologiques, climatiques et atmosphériques
CONT

Quand les patrouilleurs vont-ils sécuriser cette pente? [Exemple entériné par le Comité d'uniformisation de la terminologie des bulletins d'avalanche.]

CONT

Dans le contexte de gestion du risque d'avalanches, une zone sécurisée est une zone dans laquelle on a effectué le déclenchement préventif des avalanches à l'explosif et où on a installé des ouvrages paravalanches.

OBS

sécuriser : terme uniformisé par le Comité d'uniformisation de la terminologie des bulletins d'avalanche.

Spanish

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Record 6 2002-11-26

English

Subject field(s)
  • Landscape Architecture
  • Site Development
CONT

Sodding is generally the best way to ensure a rapidly established groundcover that will stop erosion; on a steep slope, the sod should be pegged to stop it from slipping. If possible, terracing or other mechanical methods of erosion control should be combined with planting to counteract erosion.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Architecture paysagère
  • Aménagement du terrain
CONT

La lutte contre l'érosion met en jeu [...] dans le cas d'érosion accentuée, la création de banquettes, de terrasses avec murs de soutènement [...]

CONT

Dans le cas de fortes pentes, le problème [...] se traduit par [...] l'aménagement en terrasses successives [...].

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Arquitectura paisajista
  • Preparación del terreno
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Record 7 2001-12-03

English

Subject field(s)
  • Drainage and Irrigation (Agric.)
CONT

There are bound to be rainstorms whose water the soil cannot fully absorb-a point of major importance in arid and semi-arid areas, for this water can be collected and used to improve productivity locally. The following four water management methods and erosion control structures apply :. runoff harvesting(catching runoff for supplementary irrigation) ;. total absorption or infiltration;. runoff diversion(redirecting excess water) ;. runoff spreading(distribution of runoff energy).... Structures to dissipate runoff energy. When rainfall exceeds the soil' s absorption capacity, the sheet runoff can be controlled by spreading it across the whole slope rather than concentrating it in channels and outlets, where it can cause problems. Its energy can be dispersed by keeping the speed below 25 cm... Such dispersion across the slope is achieved partly by cropping techniques that keep the soil surface rough(clods, many grass stalks, effect of weeds and mulching, etc.) and partly by structures such as permeable microdams, which temporarily slow the flow, allow some sedimentation, spread the flood, reduce peak flows and improve absorption.

Key term(s)
  • run-off spreading
  • run off spreading

French

Domaine(s)
  • Drainage et irrigation (Agriculture)
CONT

Irrigation de surface. [...] L'épandage des eaux de ruissellement ou de crue, qui du fait de la brutalité des précipitations, coulent de façon très temporaire dans les régions à faible pluviosité annuelle, est une forme fruste de submersion, utilisée par l'homme depuis longtemps, dans la vallée du Nil ou la Mésopotamie par exemple.

Spanish

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Record 8 2000-02-16

English

Subject field(s)
  • Dredging
CONT

Automatic swing control system(head rotation, and slope and eveness of bottom).

OBS

Instrument for hydraulic dredging.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Dragage
CONT

Système d'automatisation du balayage (giration, pente et régularité du fond).

OBS

Produit lié au dragage hydraulique.

Spanish

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Record 9 1998-09-16

English

Subject field(s)
  • Mechanical Transmission Systems
DEF

Mean slope of the control flow versus input signal curve in any specific operating region.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Transmissions mécaniques
DEF

Pente moyenne de la courbe du débit régulé en fonction du signal d'entrée dans une zone d'utilisation définie.

Spanish

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Record 10 1995-04-10

English

Subject field(s)
  • Tillage Operations (Agriculture)
  • Farming Techniques
OBS

Terraces have been used for centuries to control water erosion. Essentially, terraces are earth embankments, channels, or combinations of both constructed across the slope of the land... They are of great value in controlling erosion and conserving soil moisture.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Travaux du sol (Agriculture)
  • Techniques agricoles

Spanish

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Record 11 1990-11-30

English

Subject field(s)
  • Site Development
  • Landscape Architecture
  • Field Engineering (Military)
DEF

The point on the slope of a hill that will not allow any person or object to be silhouetted against the horizon and also allows full view of the slope below.

CONT

The military crest... is the point near the top of a slope or brow from which the entire slope below can be seen. This strategic vantage point has historically been vital for an army's control and defense of the high point and surrounding countryside(hence its name). The military crest is also a desirable building location because of the view it affords.... Furthermore, the military crest is an important point for locating structures that visually blend in with the landform.

CONT

The top of the slope is most exposed to the elements. The planner may exploit or create a land profile similar to the "military crest" of the artillery manual--an adaptation or modification of the slope to preserve or enhance the view while affording increased protection.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Aménagement du terrain
  • Architecture paysagère
  • Génie (Militaire)
DEF

Ligne de changement de pente située dans la direction de l'ennemi, en avant de la crête topographique et permettant de voir et de tirer sur la pente.

Spanish

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Record 12 1990-10-31

English

Subject field(s)
  • Erosion and Weathering (Geol.)
  • Soil Mechanics (Engineering)
CONT

Erosion control Mattress... the placement of revetment mats on slopes to be protected is one of the methods of erosion control.... The mattress generally consist of double layers of woven fabric forms placed on the slope to be protected and filled with concrete or grout.... this type of forming system is a simple, fast, and economical technique for the placement of concrete for slope protection both above and below the water without the need for dewatering.... For normal installations, the fabric forms, prefabricated to job specifications and dimensions, are simply spread over the terrain, which has received minimal grading. The fabric form is then pumped full of mortar.... This same concept can be used where slide problems are caused by eroding of the toe of the slopes, and where access is difficult for placement of rip-rap.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Érosion et corrosion (Géologie)
  • Mécanique des sols
OBS

Tapis parafouille : Matelas de protection de fondation d'ouvrages reposant dans le lit de fleuves ou de rivières contre l'action érosive du courant.

OBS

Tapis parafouilles (...) fonctions du géotextile (...) Filtre : le géotextile limite jusqu'à stabilisation la migration de particules fines du sol support vers le tapis parafouille sous l'action des courants de percolation, empêche ainsi une érosion interne de ces sols et une ruine consécutive de l'ouvrage de protection, tout en maintenant la libre circulation de l'eau. Séparation : le géotextile délimite les matériaux formant le tapis parafouille et les sols sous-jacents et évite leur interpénétration.

Spanish

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Record 13 1989-08-29

English

Subject field(s)
  • Plywood
  • Facilities and Equipment (Wood Industries)
DEF

A special type of sensor used in determining the veneer lathe pitch control.

OBS

The angle of the lathe knife largely determines uniformity of the veneer thickness as the log is peeled. The height and slope of the pitch rails, upon which the knife assembly and carriage ride, control the knife angle.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Contreplaqués
  • Installations et équipement (Industr. du bois)
DEF

Type de capteur servant à apprécier très finement la position de la surface d'une bille de bois, au moment du déroulage, et ainsi à régler l'avance du couteau à chaque tour de bille.

CONT

Comme au tranchage, la qualité du placage dépend non seulement de l'état du bois [...] mais aussi du réglage des outils de la dérouleuse. [...] En ce qui concerne la dépouille, si le couteau se déplaçait parallèlement à lui-même au cours du déroulage, l'appui (surface de contact entre le biseau du couteau et le bois) se réduirait de plus en plus. Or, il faut, autant que possible, qu'il soit maintenu constant pendant tout le déroulage [...] Pour cela, la dérouleuse est munie d'un dispositif de variation automatique de dépouille [...]

Spanish

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Record 14 1986-09-08

English

Subject field(s)
  • Drainage and Irrigation (Agric.)
  • Silviculture
OBS

hillside ditch : A shallow ditch across a slope in a field which is used to control water movement and thus reduce scour soil erosion.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Drainage et irrigation (Agriculture)
  • Sylviculture

Spanish

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Record 15 1976-06-19

English

Subject field(s)
  • Telecommunications
OBS

2APN59-4.100.e

French

Domaine(s)
  • Télécommunications
OBS

ibid radar(circuit de réglage silencieux) 106al.30.05.74

Spanish

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