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DECELERATION DISTANCE [3 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2023-05-16
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Scientific Measurements and Analyses
- Engineering Tests and Reliability
- Braking Systems (Motor Vehicles and Bicycles)
Universal entry(ies) Record 1
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- mean deceleration over distance
1, record 1, English, mean%20deceleration%20over%20distance
correct, standardized
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
It is the deceleration between any two distance points that is calculated according to equations defined in the referenced ISO 611 standard. 2, record 1, English, - mean%20deceleration%20over%20distance
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
ams: In the symbol, the small letter "a" is italicized, and the small letters "ms" are subscripted (ams). 3, record 1, English, - mean%20deceleration%20over%20distance
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 3 OBS
mean deceleration over distance: term standardized by the International Organization for Standardization (ISO). 3, record 1, English, - mean%20deceleration%20over%20distance
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Mesures et analyse (Sciences)
- Fiabilité, contrôle et essais (Ingénierie)
- Freins (Véhicules automobiles et bicyclettes)
Entrée(s) universelle(s) Record 1
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- décélération moyenne sur une distance
1, record 1, French, d%C3%A9c%C3%A9l%C3%A9ration%20moyenne%20sur%20une%20distance
correct, feminine noun, standardized
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Il s'agit de la décélération entre deux points quelconques calculée selon des équations définies dans la norme ISO 611 citée en référence. 2, record 1, French, - d%C3%A9c%C3%A9l%C3%A9ration%20moyenne%20sur%20une%20distance
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
ams : Dans le symbole, la minuscule «a» est en italique, et les lettres «ms» sont en indice (ams). 3, record 1, French, - d%C3%A9c%C3%A9l%C3%A9ration%20moyenne%20sur%20une%20distance
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 3 OBS
décélération moyenne sur une distance : terme normalisé par l'Organisation internationale de normalisation (ISO). 3, record 1, French, - d%C3%A9c%C3%A9l%C3%A9ration%20moyenne%20sur%20une%20distance
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2013-05-30
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Scientific Measurements and Analyses
- Engineering Tests and Reliability
- Braking Systems (Motor Vehicles and Bicycles)
Universal entry(ies) Record 2
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- mean deceleration over stopping distance
1, record 2, English, mean%20deceleration%20over%20stopping%20distance
correct, standardized
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
ams0: In the symbol, the small letter "a" is italicized, and the small letters and zero "ms0" are subscripted (ams0). 2, record 2, English, - mean%20deceleration%20over%20stopping%20distance
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
mean deceleration over stopping distance: term standardized by the International Organization for Standardization (ISO). 2, record 2, English, - mean%20deceleration%20over%20stopping%20distance
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Mesures et analyse (Sciences)
- Fiabilité, contrôle et essais (Ingénierie)
- Freins (Véhicules automobiles et bicyclettes)
Entrée(s) universelle(s) Record 2
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- décélération moyenne sur la distance d'arrêt
1, record 2, French, d%C3%A9c%C3%A9l%C3%A9ration%20moyenne%20sur%20la%20distance%20d%27arr%C3%AAt
correct, feminine noun, standardized
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
ams0 : Dans le symbole, la minuscule «a» est en italique, et les minuscules et zéro «ms0» sont en indice (ams0). 2, record 2, French, - d%C3%A9c%C3%A9l%C3%A9ration%20moyenne%20sur%20la%20distance%20d%27arr%C3%AAt
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
décélération moyenne sur la distance d'arrêt : terme normalisé par l'Organisation internationale de normalisation (ISO). 2, record 2, French, - d%C3%A9c%C3%A9l%C3%A9ration%20moyenne%20sur%20la%20distance%20d%27arr%C3%AAt
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 1985-01-21
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Storage Media (Data Processing)
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- deceleration distance
1, record 3, English, deceleration%20distance
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The calculated distance for deceleration of an axis of motion to avoid position overshoot. 1, record 3, English, - deceleration%20distance
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Applied to magnetic tape drives. 2, record 3, English, - deceleration%20distance
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Supports d'information (Informatique)
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- distance de décélération
1, record 3, French, distance%20de%20d%C3%A9c%C3%A9l%C3%A9ration
proposal, feminine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
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