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Alphabetical list of terms

Record 1 2021-07-14

English

Subject field(s)
  • Systems Analysis (Information Processing)
  • Remote Sensing
CONT

In practice, vector quantization is commonly used to compress data that has been digitized from an analog source, such as audio samples and scanned images. Such data is called digitally sampled analog data (DSAD).

French

Domaine(s)
  • Analyse des systèmes informatiques
  • Télédétection

Spanish

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Record 2 - external organization data 2021-03-18

English

Subject field(s)
  • Compartment – Nomenclature 4.0
  • Museums and Heritage (General)
OBS

analog data processor: an item in the "Data Processing Tools and Equipment" class of the "Tools and Equipment for Communication" category.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Tiroir – Nomenclature 4.0
  • Muséologie et patrimoine (Généralités)
OBS

processeur analogique : objet de la classe «Outils et équipement de traitement des données» de la catégorie «Outillage et équipement pour la communication».

Spanish

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Record 3 2018-04-19

English

Subject field(s)
  • Information Processing (Informatics)
CONT

Big analog data examples consist of light, [radio frequency] signals, vibrations, temperatures and so on.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Traitement de l'information (Informatique)

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Tratamiento de la información (Informática)
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Record 4 2009-02-12

English

Subject field(s)
  • Information Theory
DEF

Data represented by a physical quantity that is considered to be continuously variable and whose magnitude is made directly proportional to the data or to a suitable function of the data.

CONT

Remote sensing has evolved greatly since the days of Galileo. The transition from analog data to digital data has created an explosion in the amount of information obtained from remote sensing platforms.

OBS

analog data: term standardized by CSA International and ISO.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Théorie de l'information
DEF

Donnée représentée par une grandeur physique considérée comme variant de façon continue, et dont la valeur est directement proportionnelle à la donnée ou à une fonction appropriée de cette donnée.

OBS

donnée analogique : terme habituellement utilisé au pluriel.

OBS

donnée analogique : terme normalisé par la CSA International et l'ISO.

Key term(s)
  • données analogiques

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Teoría de la información
DEF

Representación física de una información, caracterizada por la relación exacta que existe entre la misma y la información original, aunque ésta sea de tipo diferente a la analógica producida.

CONT

Datos analógicos: valores continuos dentro de un intervalo (sonido, vídeo). Datos digitales: valores discretos (texto, enteros).

OBS

dato analógico: término generalmente utilizado en plural.

Key term(s)
  • datos analógicos
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Record 5 - external organization data 2006-01-19

English

Subject field(s)
  • Compartment - ISO/IEC JTC 1 Information Technology Vocabulary
Universal entry(ies)
05.01.18 (2382)
ISO/IEC standard entry number
DEF

data represented by a physical quantity that is considered to be continuously variable and whose magnitude is made directly proportional to the data or to a suitable function of the data

OBS

Contrast with discrete data.

OBS

analog data: term and definition standardized by ISO/IEC [ISO/IEC 2382-5:1999].

French

Domaine(s)
  • Tiroir - ISO/CEI JTC 1 Vocabulaire des technologies de l'information
Entrée(s) universelle(s)
05.01.18 (2382)
ISO/IEC standard entry number
DEF

donnée représentée par une grandeur physique considérée comme variant de façon continue, et dont la valeur est directement proportionnelle à la donnée ou à une fonction appropriée de cette donnée

OBS

S'oppose à la donnée discrète.

OBS

donnée analogique : terme et définition normalisés par l'ISO/CEI [ISO/IEC 2382-5:1999].

Spanish

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Record 6 2002-08-14

English

Subject field(s)
  • Internet and Telematics
  • Telecommunications Transmission
DEF

A channel that is used for the transmission of analogue data.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Internet et télématique
  • Transmission (Télécommunications)

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Internet y telemática
  • Transmisión (Telecomunicaciones)
DEF

Canal que es utilizado para la transmisión de datos analógicos.

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Record 7 1986-07-08

English

Subject field(s)
  • Flight Instruments and Equipment (Aeroindustry)

French

Domaine(s)
  • Instruments et équipement de bord (Constructions aéronautiques)

Spanish

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Record 8 1984-08-21

English

Subject field(s)
  • Telecommunications Transmission
Key term(s)
  • analog data communication

French

Domaine(s)
  • Transmission (Télécommunications)

Spanish

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