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GUNNER QUADRANT [1 record]

Record 1 2003-09-29

English

Subject field(s)
  • Field Artillery
DEF

A mechanical device having scales graduated in mils, with fine micrometer adjustments and levelling or cross-levelling vials.

OBS

It consists of a separate, unattached instrument for hand placement on a reference surface. It is used primarily to enhance the accuracy of the elevation quadrant and also to replace it if it is damaged.

Key term(s)
  • clinometre
  • gunner quadrant
  • fire control quadrant

French

Domaine(s)
  • Artillerie de campagne
DEF

Dispositif mécanique doté d'échelles graduées en millièmes, de micromètres de réglage fin et de bulles de niveau ou de niveau transversal.

OBS

On utilise cet instrument surtout pour améliorer la précision de l'appareil de pointage en hauteur et pour le remplacer s'il est endommagé.

OBS

niveau de pointage : terme et définition uniformisés par le Comité de terminologie française du Conseil de doctrine et de tactique de l'Armée de terre.

Spanish

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