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SLOTTED SYSTEM [6 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2014-04-23
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Aircraft Airframe
- Aircraft Maneuvers
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- multiple slotted flap
1, record 1, English, multiple%20slotted%20flap
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- multiple-slotted flap 2, record 1, English, multiple%2Dslotted%20flap
correct
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The multiple slotted flap system for aircraft [employs] a plurality of flap sections extending from the edge of a wing in sequential progression by means of tracks and rollers which are wholly contained within the contour of the respective flap sections. Each flap section is individually extended or retracted, allowing for several combinations of flap arrangements. 2, record 1, English, - multiple%20slotted%20flap
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Cellule d'aéronefs
- Manœuvres d'aéronefs
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- volet à fentes multiples
1, record 1, French, volet%20%C3%A0%20fentes%20multiples
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- volet de courbure multiple 2, record 1, French, volet%20de%20courbure%20multiple
masculine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Le volet à fentes multiples. Ce volet est une amélioration du volet à fente unique. À mesure que le volet se déploie, une sorte de petite aile, ou déflecteur, vient se positionner entre le bord de fuite de l'aile et le bord d'attaque du volet. Le déflecteur possède deux fonctions, il crée une seconde fente et de part sa forme il dirige le flux d'air avec une grande efficacité. Ce type de volet à double fente est une méthode exceptionnelle pour augmenter la portance à cause de la complexité mécanique liée à sa cynématique. Il est cependant utilisé sur les gros porteurs de type Boeing 707 et dans sa version à double déflecteur soit triple fente sur les Boeing 727. 3, record 1, French, - volet%20%C3%A0%20fentes%20multiples
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2008-02-18
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Aircraft Systems
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- selector lever
1, record 2, English, selector%20lever
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Flaps on the Cessna 208 are large span and of single, slotted type. The flap system is powered by an electric motor and controlled by a selector lever on the control pedestal. The selector lever is moved up and down in a slotted track that provides mechanical stops at 10°, 20°, and 30°(full flap). 2, record 2, English, - selector%20lever
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 PHR
Landing gear selector lever. 3, record 2, English, - selector%20lever
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Circuits des aéronefs
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- levier sélecteur
1, record 2, French, levier%20s%C3%A9lecteur
correct, masculine noun, officially approved
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Les volets du Cessna 208 sont de grande envergure et du type à fente unique. Le circuit des volets est alimenté par un moteur électrique et commandé par un levier sélecteur se trouvant sur le pylône de commande. Le levier sélecteur se déplace vers le haut et vers le bas sur un rail à rainure pourvu de butées mécaniques à 10°, 20° et 30° (pleins volets). 2, record 2, French, - levier%20s%C3%A9lecteur
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
levier sélecteur : terme uniformisé par le Comité d'uniformisation de la terminologie aéronautique (CUTA) - Maintenance. 3, record 2, French, - levier%20s%C3%A9lecteur
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2000-05-01
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Telecommunications
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- slotted system
1, record 3, English, slotted%20system
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
a system in the land mobile service. 2, record 3, English, - slotted%20system
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Télécommunications
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- système crénelé
1, record 3, French, syst%C3%A8me%20cr%C3%A9nel%C3%A9
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Telecomunicaciones
Record 3, Main entry term, Spanish
- sistema de intervalos
1, record 3, Spanish, sistema%20de%20intervalos
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 3, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2000-04-27
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Telecommunications
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- slotted ALOHA system
1, record 4, English, slotted%20ALOHA%20system
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Télécommunications
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- système ALOHA crénelé
1, record 4, French, syst%C3%A8me%20ALOHA%20cr%C3%A9nel%C3%A9
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Telecomunicaciones
Record 4, Main entry term, Spanish
- sistema ALOHA a intervalos
1, record 4, Spanish, sistema%20ALOHA%20a%20intervalos
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 4, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 1996-07-16
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Data Transmission
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- sloppy slotted Aloha system
1, record 5, English, sloppy%20slotted%20Aloha%20system
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Transmission de données
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- système Aloha à intervalles et débordement des transmissions
1, record 5, French, syst%C3%A8me%20Aloha%20%C3%A0%20intervalles%20et%20d%C3%A9bordement%20des%20transmissions
correct, masculine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 1996-06-13
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Genetics
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- vector system 1, record 6, English, vector%20system
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Because there are so many possible vectors which can be assembled out of these components, some vector systems are made not as complete vectors but as cassette system, where different selectable genes, origins, etc., can be slotted together to make the vector of your choice. 1, record 6, English, - vector%20system
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Génétique
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- système vectorette
1, record 6, French, syst%C3%A8me%20vectorette
correct, masculine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Une autre méthode décrite par Valdes et al. repose sur le principe du système «vectorette» traditionnellement utilisé pour isoler les extrémités des YAC. Il s'agit ici de cliver spécifiquement l'ADN d'un YAC à l'aide d'une enzyme dépendante de la méthylation, reconnaissant les îlots CpG. La ligation de cassettes aux extrémités des fragments de restriction ainsi produits permet, ensuite, l'amplification par PCR de séquences d'ADN [...] 1, record 6, French, - syst%C3%A8me%20vectorette
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
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