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GRAB SAMPLER [2 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2020-05-01
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Scientific Research Equipment
- Oceanography
- Dredging
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- Van Veen grab sampler
1, record 1, English, Van%20Veen%20grab%20sampler
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- Van Veen grab 2, record 1, English, Van%20Veen%20grab
correct
- Van Veen sampler 3, record 1, English, Van%20Veen%20sampler
correct
- Van Veen 2, record 1, English, Van%20Veen
correct
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A double 0.1 m² stainless steel sampler consisting of a set of jaws that shut when lowered into the surface of the seabed [and that is] used to collect surficial sediment samples with minimal disturbance to the sediment surface. 3, record 1, English, - Van%20Veen%20grab%20sampler
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Van Veen is a clam-shell-like tool used to pull up sediments from the ocean floor. There are all sorts of creative ways [to] retrieve seafloor sediments, from coring to scooping. The Van Veen grab, however, is simple and fast ... 2, record 1, English, - Van%20Veen%20grab%20sampler
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Matériel et équipement (Recherche scientifique)
- Océanographie
- Dragage
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- benne Van Veen
1, record 1, French, benne%20Van%20Veen
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- échantillonneur Van Veen 2, record 1, French, %C3%A9chantillonneur%20Van%20Veen
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
[Outil utilisé] pour le prélèvement d'échantillons de sédiments sur les fonds marins. 3, record 1, French, - benne%20Van%20Veen
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Des échantillons de sédiments de surface […] ont été prélevés en différents points de la région avec un échantillonneur Van Veen […] 2, record 1, French, - benne%20Van%20Veen
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2012-05-10
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Scientific Research Equipment
- Geological Research and Exploration
- Oceanography
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- grab sampler
1, record 2, English, grab%20sampler
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A sampling device, often spring loaded, that bites a chunk of sediment out of the sea bed. 2, record 2, English, - grab%20sampler
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
A grab sampler generally consists of a pair of jaws, which closes upon impacting the bottom, and brings a small (a few cubic inches ...) sample of the bottom material to the surface for identification and analysis on board ship, and later in a shore-based laboratory. The jaws close either by means of a mechanical device that holds the jaws apart by the tension of their weight force during descent, but releases on striking the bottom, or by a spring that snaps the jaws shut as soon as the jaws strike the bottom. 3, record 2, English, - grab%20sampler
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Matériel et équipement (Recherche scientifique)
- Recherches et prospections géologiques
- Océanographie
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- benne
1, record 2, French, benne
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Appareil utilisé pour prélever un sédiment. 2, record 2, French, - benne
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Il consiste généralement soit en une paire de mâchoires qui se referment sur le sédiment, soit en un godet qui se retourne en mordant dans le sédiment lorsqu'il touche le fond [de l'océan]. 2, record 2, French, - benne
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
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