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DIRECTION INTENDED HORIZONTAL ORIENTATION POLARISING FILTER [1 record]

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Record 1 2013-01-18

English

Subject field(s)
  • Scientific Measurements and Analyses
  • Optical Glass
  • Protective Clothing
  • The Eye
DEF

The direction at right angles to a plane of transmission that passes through the optical centre of a lens (or geometrical centre of a plano filter), generally intended to be orientated horizontally when mounting to reduce sun glare reflected from horizontal surfaces.

OBS

direction of intended horizontal orientation of a polarizing filter: term and definition standardized by the International Organization for Standardization (ISO).

Key term(s)
  • direction of intended horizontal orientation of a polarizing filtre
  • direction of intended horizontal orientation of a polarising filter
  • direction of intended horizontal orientation of a polarising filtre

French

Domaine(s)
  • Mesures et analyse (Sciences)
  • Verres d'optique
  • Vêtements de protection
  • Oeil
DEF

Direction perpendiculaire à un plan de transmission qui passe par le centre optique d'un verre (ou le centre géométrique d'un filtre plan), généralement destiné à être orienté horizontalement lorsqu'il est monté pour réduire l'éblouissement solaire réfléchi par les surfaces horizontales.

OBS

direction de l'orientation horizontale prévue d'un filtre polarisant : terme et définition normalisés par l'Organisation internationale de normalisation (ISO).

Spanish

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