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TARGET STATION [9 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2016-03-15
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Space Weapons
- Lasers and Masers
- Materials Engineering
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- vibration damping technology
1, record 1, English, vibration%20damping%20technology
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- damping technology 1, record 1, English, damping%20technology
correct
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
damping technology would be applied to reduce laser beam jitter, dwell time, and to permit slewing from one target to another in fractions of a second with a laser battle station. 1, record 1, English, - vibration%20damping%20technology
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 CONT
this vibration damping technology is the critical need for developing the techniques for firing a laser in space. 1, record 1, English, - vibration%20damping%20technology
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Armes orbitales
- Masers et lasers
- Génie des matériaux
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- technologie de l'amortissement des vibrations
1, record 1, French, technologie%20de%20l%27amortissement%20des%20vibrations
proposal, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2016-03-10
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Computer Mathematics
- Artificial Intelligence
- Metrology and Units of Measure
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- logical inference per second
1, record 2, English, logical%20inference%20per%20second
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
- lips 2, record 2, English, lips
correct
- LIPS 3, record 2, English, LIPS
correct
- LI/S 4, record 2, English, LI%2FS
correct
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A means of measuring the speed of computers used for AI applications. 5, record 2, English, - logical%20inference%20per%20second
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The initial milestone in the Fifth Generation plan is a one-user PROLOG work station capable of performing one million LIPS. The final target aims for an inference supercomputer that can perform one hundred million to one billion LIPS. 6, record 2, English, - logical%20inference%20per%20second
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Mathématiques informatiques
- Intelligence artificielle
- Unités de mesure et métrologie
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- inférence logique par seconde
1, record 2, French, inf%C3%A9rence%20logique%20par%20seconde
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
- LIPS 2, record 2, French, LIPS
correct, feminine noun
- ILPS 3, record 2, French, ILPS
correct, feminine noun
- lips 4, record 2, French, lips
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Unité de mesure des systèmes intelligents de cinquième génération. 5, record 2, French, - inf%C3%A9rence%20logique%20par%20seconde
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
La puissance des ordinateurs de quatrième génération se mesure en M.I.P.S. (million d'instructions par seconde). Pour les ordinateurs de l'Intelligence Artificielle, on emploie [...] l'inférence logique par seconde ou L.I.P.S. («logical inference per second»). Les Japonais visent des performances de l'ordre de cent millions de lips voire même le giga-lips. 4, record 2, French, - inf%C3%A9rence%20logique%20par%20seconde
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 CONT
La capacité de la machine à inférence sera de l'ordre de 100 Milps à 1 Gilps (ilps : inférence logique par seconde). On estime qu'une inférence, réalisée par un ordinateur actuel, nécessite de 100 à 1 000 instructions; ainsi un ilps représente de 100 à 1000 instructions par seconde. 6, record 2, French, - inf%C3%A9rence%20logique%20par%20seconde
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Cette unité est utilisée pour évaluer les performances de programmes ou processeurs déductifs utilisés en intelligence artificielle. 7, record 2, French, - inf%C3%A9rence%20logique%20par%20seconde
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Les multiples des LIPS sont les Klips, les Mlips et les giga-lips. 8, record 2, French, - inf%C3%A9rence%20logique%20par%20seconde
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Matemáticas para computación
- Inteligencia artificial
- Metrología y unidades de medida
Record 2, Main entry term, Spanish
- inferencia lógica por segundo
1, record 2, Spanish, inferencia%20l%C3%B3gica%20por%20segundo
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, Spanish
- LIPS 1, record 2, Spanish, LIPS
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Unidad que mide la velocidad del pensamiento de una aplicación en inteligencia artificial. 1, record 2, Spanish, - inferencia%20l%C3%B3gica%20por%20segundo
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Los seres humanos pueden realizar cerca de 2 LIPS. En el computador, un LIPS equivale desde 100 a 1,000 instrucciones. 1, record 2, Spanish, - inferencia%20l%C3%B3gica%20por%20segundo
Record 3 - internal organization data 2012-07-18
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Naval Forces
- Combat Systems (Naval Forces)
- Sea Operations (Military)
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- tactical editor position
1, record 3, English, tactical%20editor%20position
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
In more complex versions, several of these consoles are used mostly as target acquisition/designation stations, but Reshet can also have a tactical editor position and a commander's tactical station. 1, record 3, English, - tactical%20editor%20position
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Forces navales
- Systèmes de combat (Forces navales)
- Opérations en mer (Militaire)
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- console d'élaboration de la situation tactique
1, record 3, French, console%20d%27%C3%A9laboration%20de%20la%20situation%20tactique
correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Dans les versions plus complexes à plusieurs consoles, certaines sont des consoles d'acquisition/désignation d'objectifs, d'autres d'élaboration de la situation tactique et l'une d'entre-elles est la console d'information du commandant. 1, record 3, French, - console%20d%27%C3%A9laboration%20de%20la%20situation%20tactique
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2011-03-08
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Satellite Telecommunications
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- Skyplex
1, record 4, English, Skyplex
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A system that allows the multiplexing on board Direct Broadcast Satellites of data streams originating from different ground stations. 2, record 4, English, - Skyplex
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Skyplex is the world's first on-satellite DVB signal multiplexing facility-and a revolution in digital broadcasting. By enabling broadcasters to directly access the target satellite audience without having to pass via a centralised high data rate uplink station, Skyplex provides smaller, perhaps regionally based broadcasters, datacasters and service providers, a freedom not known before. 3, record 4, English, - Skyplex
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Télécommunications par satellite
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- Skyplex
1, record 4, French, Skyplex
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Système qui permet de multiplexer à bord des satellites de radiodiffusion directe des flux de données en provenance de différentes stations sol. 2, record 4, French, - Skyplex
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Telecomunicaciones por satélite
Record 4, Main entry term, Spanish
- Skyplex
1, record 4, Spanish, Skyplex
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 4, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Skyplex es un multiplexador a bordo de los satélites HotBird de Eutelsat (HB 4, 5 y próximamente HB 6) y es capaz de combinar diferentes flujos de subida (geográficamente distribuidos dentro de la cobertura del satélite) en un solo flujo de bajada DVB-S a 55 Mbps [megabits por segundo]. 1, record 4, Spanish, - Skyplex
Record 5 - internal organization data 2010-12-14
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Orbital Stations
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- passive target vehicle
1, record 5, English, passive%20target%20vehicle
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Once it has reached the correct orientation for rendezvous with the already-orbiting International Space Station comprised of the Russian Zarya control module and the US Unity module, Zvezda becomes the passive vehicle in the final approach and docking operations. As the passive target vehicle, Zvezda will maintain a station-keeping orbit as the active Zarya control module performs the rendezvous and docking under ground control using the Russian automated rendezvous and docking system(Kurs). 2, record 5, English, - passive%20target%20vehicle
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Stations orbitales
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- véhicule-cible passif
1, record 5, French, v%C3%A9hicule%2Dcible%20passif
masculine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record 5, Key term(s)
- véhicule cible passif
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 2002-03-05
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Orbital Stations
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- docking target
1, record 6, English, docking%20target
correct, officially approved
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The Space Shuttle stops within 50 meters of Mir, which is approximately one-half the length of a football field. From that position the Space Shuttle waits for clearance from Mission Control to continue. When the command is given to continue, the Reaction Control System is activated again and the Space Shuttle closes in on Mir at a speed of about 0.05 meters per second until it reaches a distance of about 9 meters. There, the Space Shuttle stops again and waits for approximately 5 minutes. The Commander and Pilot make sure they can see the docking target clearly and fine-tune the alignment of the Space Shuttle with the docking target. A large black cross called the Stand-off Cross is mounted 30 centimeters (cm) above the back plate in the center of the target. When the Commander has the Stand-off Cross squarely in line with the docking target, he or she maneuvers the Space Shuttle and makes contact with the docking ring. Once a series of hooks is engaged, the Space Shuttle is then successfully docked with Mir. 2, record 6, English, - docking%20target
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
docking target : term officially approved by the International Space Station official approval Group(ISSOAG). 3, record 6, English, - docking%20target
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Stations orbitales
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- cible d'amarrage
1, record 6, French, cible%20d%27amarrage
correct, feminine noun, officially approved
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Voici le module d'habitation Zvezda [...] Le «bras» que l'on voit en bas à gauche porte une cible [d'amarrage] dont se servent justement les Progress et les Soyouz pour se guider. 2, record 6, French, - cible%20d%27amarrage
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 2 OBS
cible d'amarrage : terme uniformisé par le Groupe de travail de la terminologie de la Station spatiale internationale (GTTSSI). 3, record 6, French, - cible%20d%27amarrage
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 2001-10-12
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Orbital Stations
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- Kurs automated docking system
1, record 7, English, Kurs%20automated%20docking%20system
correct, officially approved
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
- Kurs automatic docking system 2, record 7, English, Kurs%20automatic%20docking%20system
correct, officially approved
- Kurs system 3, record 7, English, Kurs%20system
correct
- Kurs rendezvous system 4, record 7, English, Kurs%20rendezvous%20system
correct
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 CONT
... the Kurs automated docking system on Zarya controls the docking with Zvezda, which will serve as the passive "target" during the docking. Should the automated docking system fail, Russia would launch two cosmonauts to the station on a Soyuz about 15 days later. The crew would dock with Zvezda and assemble a backup teleoperated rendezvous control system(TORU), that would be used to dock the modules. The crew would return to Earth shortly after the modules were docked. 5, record 7, English, - Kurs%20automated%20docking%20system
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Kurs automated docking system; Kurs automatic docking system: terms officially approved by the International Space Station official approval Group (ISSOAG). 6, record 7, English, - Kurs%20automated%20docking%20system
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Stations orbitales
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- système Kours
1, record 7, French, syst%C3%A8me%20Kours
proposal, masculine noun, officially approved
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
- système d'amarrage automatique Kours 2, record 7, French, syst%C3%A8me%20d%27amarrage%20automatique%20Kours
correct, masculine noun, officially approved
- système d'amarrage automatique Kurs 3, record 7, French, syst%C3%A8me%20d%27amarrage%20automatique%20Kurs
correct, masculine noun
- système Kurs 4, record 7, French, syst%C3%A8me%20Kurs
correct, masculine noun
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Le système Kurs est le système d'amarrage automatique russe qui est situé à l'intérieur de Zarya et qui servira à amarrer le module de service avec précision. 5, record 7, French, - syst%C3%A8me%20Kours
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
système Kours; système d'amarrage automatique Kours : termes uniformisés par le Groupe de travail de la terminologie de la Station spatiale internationale (GTTSSI). 3, record 7, French, - syst%C3%A8me%20Kours
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record 8 - internal organization data 1985-07-30
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- Surveying
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- target station
1, record 8, English, target%20station
correct
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
Record 8, Synonyms, English
Record 8, Textual support, English
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Arpentage
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- station cible
1, record 8, French, station%20cible
correct
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
Record 8, Synonyms, French
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Dépouillement du Manual of Instructions for the Survey of Canada Lands - Manuel d'instructions pour l'arpentage des Terres du Canada, 1979. 2, record 8, French, - station%20cible
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
Record 9 - internal organization data 1976-06-19
Record 9, English
Record 9, Subject field(s)
- Radar, Radio Guidance and Goniometry
Record 9, Main entry term, English
- mapping console 1, record 9, English, mapping%20console
Record 9, Abbreviations, English
Record 9, Synonyms, English
Record 9, Textual support, English
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 OBS
In a radar station feeding the Sage network, the scope on which large cloud returns, etc., can be "mapped out" by painting them over with an opaque "mapping fluid", in order to avoid overloading the computer with useless target date 1, record 9, English, - mapping%20console
Record 9, French
Record 9, Domaine(s)
- Radar, radioguidage et radiogoniométrie
Record 9, Main entry term, French
- pupitre de masquage radar
1, record 9, French, pupitre%20de%20masquage%20radar
masculine noun
Record 9, Abbreviations, French
Record 9, Synonyms, French
Record 9, Textual support, French
Record 9, Spanish
Record 9, Textual support, Spanish
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