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NUTATION [18 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2023-05-30
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Telecommunications Facilities
- Radio Transmission and Reception
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- antenna nutation
1, record 1, English, antenna%20nutation
correct, officially approved
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
antenna nutation: designation officially approved by the Joint Terminology Panel. 2, record 1, English, - antenna%20nutation
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 PHR
antenna nutation axis 2, record 1, English, - antenna%20nutation
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Installations de télécommunications
- Émission et réception radio
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- nutation d'antenne
1, record 1, French, nutation%20d%27antenne
correct, feminine noun, officially approved
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
nutation d'antenne : désignation uniformisée par le Groupe d'experts en terminologie interarmées. 2, record 1, French, - nutation%20d%27antenne
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2012-01-31
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Spacecraft
- Launching and Space Maneuvering
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- nutation damper
1, record 2, English, nutation%20damper
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A device designed to reduce the nutation, or "nodding" motion, of a spinning spacecraft. 2, record 2, English, - nutation%20damper
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Engins spatiaux
- Lancement et manœuvres dans l'espace
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- amortisseur de nutation
1, record 2, French, amortisseur%20de%20nutation
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Dispositif permettant de réduire la nutation d'un engin spatial oscillant. 2, record 2, French, - amortisseur%20de%20nutation
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
nutation : Oscillation autour de la position moyenne d'un engin spatial ou d'un satellite. 2, record 2, French, - amortisseur%20de%20nutation
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2011-10-19
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Armour
- Field Artillery
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- nutation
1, record 3, English, nutation
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Arme blindée
- Artillerie de campagne
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- nutation
1, record 3, French, nutation
correct, feminine noun, officially approved
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Battement du projectile dans son mouvement de précession. 2, record 3, French, - nutation
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Terme uniformisé par le Groupe de travail de terminologie de l'Artillerie royale canadienne et par le Sous-comité de terminologie française du Conseil de doctrine et de tactique de l'armée de terre. 3, record 3, French, - nutation
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2007-04-05
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Astrophysics and Cosmography
- Navigation Instruments
- Spacecraft
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- nutation velocity
1, record 4, English, nutation%20velocity
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Astrophysique et cosmographie
- Instruments de navigation
- Engins spatiaux
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- vitesse de nutation
1, record 4, French, vitesse%20de%20nutation
correct, feminine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
On distingue les gyrodynes 1-axe (une seule vitesse cardan commandée par toupie, en précession) dont le couple moteur est directement transmis au satellite par les bâtis et les gyrodynes 2-axes montés sur un double cardan avec vitesses de précession et nutation commandées. Dans ce cas, l'effet d'amplification de couple [le fait d'un faible couple autour de l'axe de précession produise un fort couple autour de l'axe perpendiculaire] est moins important car le moteur de précession autour d'un des axes doit surpasser les couples de précession produits par l'autre. Les études menées au DCSD portent principalement sur les «grappes» : ensemble de gyrodynes 1-axe commandés simultanément. 1, record 4, French, - vitesse%20de%20nutation
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 2007-02-16
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Spacecraft
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- passive nutation damper
1, record 5, English, passive%20nutation%20damper
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Engins spatiaux
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- amortisseur de nutation passif
1, record 5, French, amortisseur%20de%20nutation%20passif
masculine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 2007-02-16
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Spacecraft
- Missiles and Rockets
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- nutation cone
1, record 6, English, nutation%20cone
correct
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Engins spatiaux
- Missiles et roquettes
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- cône de nutation
1, record 6, French, c%C3%B4ne%20de%20nutation
correct, masculine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
cône de nutation : terme extrait de la base de données du Centre national d'Études spatiales (Saclay - France). 2, record 6, French, - c%C3%B4ne%20de%20nutation
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 2003-06-12
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Launching and Space Maneuvering
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- automatic nutation damping
1, record 7, English, automatic%20nutation%20damping
correct
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
- AND 1, record 7, English, AND
correct
Record 7, Synonyms, English
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Lancement et manœuvres dans l'espace
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- amortissement automatique de nutation
1, record 7, French, amortissement%20automatique%20de%20nutation
masculine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
- AND 1, record 7, French, AND
masculine noun
Record 7, Synonyms, French
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record 8 - internal organization data 2002-11-18
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- Launching and Space Maneuvering
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- active nutation damper
1, record 8, English, active%20nutation%20damper
correct
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
- AND 2, record 8, English, AND
correct
Record 8, Synonyms, English
Record 8, Textual support, English
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Unlike the pre-burn case, the post-burn configuration was expected to experience rapid nutation growth with a consequent vigorous activity by the third stage's active nutation damper. 3, record 8, English, - active%20nutation%20damper
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Lancement et manœuvres dans l'espace
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- amortisseur actif de nutation
1, record 8, French, amortisseur%20actif%20de%20nutation
masculine noun
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
- AND 2, record 8, French, AND
masculine noun
Record 8, Synonyms, French
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record 8, Key term(s)
- amortisseur de nutation actif
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Lanzamiento y maniobras en el espacio
Record 8, Main entry term, Spanish
- amortiguador activo de nutación
1, record 8, Spanish, amortiguador%20activo%20de%20nutaci%C3%B3n
masculine noun
Record 8, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 8, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
Record 9 - internal organization data 2002-10-10
Record 9, English
Record 9, Subject field(s)
- Musculoskeletal System
- Symptoms (Medicine)
Record 9, Main entry term, English
- nutation
1, record 9, English, nutation
correct
Record 9, Abbreviations, English
Record 9, Synonyms, English
Record 9, Textual support, English
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Forward movement of the sacral base. 1, record 9, English, - nutation
Record 9, French
Record 9, Domaine(s)
- Appareil locomoteur (Médecine)
- Symptômes (Médecine)
Record 9, Main entry term, French
- nutation
1, record 9, French, nutation
correct, feminine noun
Record 9, Abbreviations, French
Record 9, Synonyms, French
Record 9, Textual support, French
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Inclinaison en avant de l'extrémité supérieure du sacrum. 1, record 9, French, - nutation
Record 9, Spanish
Record 9, Textual support, Spanish
Record 10 - internal organization data 2002-05-29
Record 10, English
Record 10, Subject field(s)
- Astrophysics and Cosmography
- General Mechanics (Physics)
- Navigation Instruments
- Launching and Space Maneuvering
Record 10, Main entry term, English
- nutation angular velocity
1, record 10, English, nutation%20angular%20velocity
correct
Record 10, Abbreviations, English
Record 10, Synonyms, English
Record 10, Textual support, English
Record 10, French
Record 10, Domaine(s)
- Astrophysique et cosmographie
- Mécanique générale (Physique)
- Instruments de navigation
- Lancement et manœuvres dans l'espace
Record 10, Main entry term, French
- vitesse angulaire de nutation
1, record 10, French, vitesse%20angulaire%20de%20nutation
correct, feminine noun
Record 10, Abbreviations, French
Record 10, Synonyms, French
Record 10, Textual support, French
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Une toupie de masse m possédant un axe de symétrie de révolution de vecteur unitaire e3 et un point fixe O est lancée dans le champ de la pesanteur dans les conditions suivantes : axe en position verticale supérieure, vitesse angulaire de précession nulle, vitesse angulaire de nutation nulle et vitesse angulaire de rotation propre = n [...] 1, record 10, French, - vitesse%20angulaire%20de%20nutation
Record 10, Spanish
Record 10, Textual support, Spanish
Record 11 - internal organization data 2001-08-20
Record 11, English
Record 11, Subject field(s)
- Astrophysics and Cosmography
- General Mechanics (Physics)
- Aircraft Piloting and Navigation
- Launching and Space Maneuvering
Record 11, Main entry term, English
- nutation frequency
1, record 11, English, nutation%20frequency
correct
Record 11, Abbreviations, English
Record 11, Synonyms, English
Record 11, Textual support, English
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The frequency of the coning or periodic wobbling motion of the rotor spin axis that results from a transient input. 1, record 11, English, - nutation%20frequency
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 OBS
For an undamped rotor, the nutation frequency equals the product of the rotor spin frequency and the ratio of the rotor polar moment of inertia to the effective rotor transverse moment of inertia. 1, record 11, English, - nutation%20frequency
Record 11, French
Record 11, Domaine(s)
- Astrophysique et cosmographie
- Mécanique générale (Physique)
- Pilotage et navigation aérienne
- Lancement et manœuvres dans l'espace
Record 11, Main entry term, French
- fréquence de nutation
1, record 11, French, fr%C3%A9quence%20de%20nutation
correct, feminine noun
Record 11, Abbreviations, French
Record 11, Synonyms, French
- fréquence du mouvement de nutation 1, record 11, French, fr%C3%A9quence%20du%20mouvement%20de%20nutation
correct, feminine noun
- fréquence de la nutation 2, record 11, French, fr%C3%A9quence%20de%20la%20nutation
correct, feminine noun
Record 11, Textual support, French
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Montrer que la fréquence du mouvement de nutation est 10 Hertz. 1, record 11, French, - fr%C3%A9quence%20de%20nutation
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 2 CONT
Reconnaissant [...] 3. que les corrections de marées océaniques sont nécessaires à toutes les fréquences de la nutation; [...] 2, record 11, French, - fr%C3%A9quence%20de%20nutation
Record 11, Spanish
Record 11, Textual support, Spanish
Record 12 - internal organization data 2001-06-21
Record 12, English
Record 12, Subject field(s)
- Astrophysics and Cosmography
- General Mechanics (Physics)
- Navigation Instruments
- Ship Piloting
Record 12, Main entry term, English
- nutation
1, record 12, English, nutation
correct
Record 12, Abbreviations, English
Record 12, Synonyms, English
Record 12, Textual support, English
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The oscillation of the spin axis of a gyro about two orthogonal axes normal to the mean position of the spin axis. 2, record 12, English, - nutation
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 2 DEF
A bobbing or nodding up-and-down motion of a spinning rigid body, such as a top, as it precesses about its vertical axis. 3, record 12, English, - nutation
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The three elementary movements of a gyroscope: ...1. Rotation--the top is spinning rapidly about its vertical axis. 2. Precession--as it slows down, the top cants over and its axis follows a conical path. 3. Nutation--as the top spins more slowly still, the axis oscillates in a sinusoidal path. 4, record 12, English, - nutation
Record 12, French
Record 12, Domaine(s)
- Astrophysique et cosmographie
- Mécanique générale (Physique)
- Instruments de navigation
- Pilotage des navires
Record 12, Main entry term, French
- nutation
1, record 12, French, nutation
correct, feminine noun
Record 12, Abbreviations, French
Record 12, Synonyms, French
- mouvement de nutation 2, record 12, French, mouvement%20de%20nutation
correct, masculine noun
Record 12, Textual support, French
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Oscillation [...] d'un gyroscope autour de sa position moyenne. 3, record 12, French, - nutation
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 1 CONT
gyroscope : Instrument constitué d'une roue équilibrée statiquement à fort moment d'inertie en rotation rapide autour de son axe principal. [...] Si le centre d'inertie et le centre de gravité diffèrent, le gyroscope est animé de mouvements de précession et de nutation dont les propriétés sont notamment utilisées dans les gyrocompas. 4, record 12, French, - nutation
Record 12, Spanish
Record 12, Textual support, Spanish
Record 13 - internal organization data 1993-11-09
Record 13, English
Record 13, Subject field(s)
- Astrophysics and Cosmography
Record 13, Main entry term, English
- nutation
1, record 13, English, nutation
correct
Record 13, Abbreviations, English
Record 13, Synonyms, English
Record 13, Textual support, English
Record number: 13, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A vibratory motion of the earth's axis like the nodding of a top due to joint action of the sun and moon by which its inclination to the plane of the ecliptic varies with a period of about 19 years and with a range of only a few seconds of arc so that the celestial poles describe wavy rather than circular parallels round the poles of the ecliptic. 1, record 13, English, - nutation
Record 13, French
Record 13, Domaine(s)
- Astrophysique et cosmographie
Record 13, Main entry term, French
- nutation
1, record 13, French, nutation
correct, feminine noun
Record 13, Abbreviations, French
Record 13, Synonyms, French
Record 13, Textual support, French
Record number: 13, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Petit mouvement que subit l'axe d'un astre autour de sa position moyenne. Il est dû à l'action d'un astre important ou de plusieurs de ces astres. 1, record 13, French, - nutation
Record number: 13, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Ne pas confondre avec «mutation». 1, record 13, French, - nutation
Record 13, Spanish
Record 13, Textual support, Spanish
Record 14 - internal organization data 1993-01-07
Record 14, English
Record 14, Subject field(s)
- Missiles and Rockets
- Spacecraft
- Launchers (Astronautics)
Record 14, Main entry term, English
- active nutation control
1, record 14, English, active%20nutation%20control
correct
Record 14, Abbreviations, English
- ANC correct
Record 14, Synonyms, English
Record 14, Textual support, English
Record 14, French
Record 14, Domaine(s)
- Missiles et roquettes
- Engins spatiaux
- Lanceurs (Astronautique)
Record 14, Main entry term, French
- correction active de la nutation
1, record 14, French, correction%20active%20de%20la%20nutation
correct, feminine noun, officially approved
Record 14, Abbreviations, French
Record 14, Synonyms, French
Record 14, Textual support, French
Record number: 14, Textual support number: 1 OBS
correction active de la nutation : terme uniformisé par le Comité d'uniformisation de la terminologie spatiale (CUTS). 2, record 14, French, - correction%20active%20de%20la%20nutation
Record 14, Spanish
Record 14, Textual support, Spanish
Record 15 - internal organization data 1990-09-06
Record 15, English
Record 15, Subject field(s)
- River and Sea Navigation
- Aircraft Piloting and Navigation
Record 15, Main entry term, English
- Precession & Nutation
1, record 15, English, Precession%20%26%20Nutation
correct
Record 15, Abbreviations, English
Record 15, Synonyms, English
Record 15, French
Record 15, Domaine(s)
- Navigation fluviale et maritime
- Pilotage et navigation aérienne
Record 15, Main entry term, French
- précession & nutation
1, record 15, French, pr%C3%A9cession%20%26%20nutation
correct, feminine noun
Record 15, Abbreviations, French
Record 15, Synonyms, French
Record 15, Textual support, French
Record 15, Spanish
Record 15, Textual support, Spanish
Record 16 - internal organization data 1990-01-16
Record 16, English
Record 16, Subject field(s)
- Air Navigation Aids
Record 16, Main entry term, English
- nutation angle 1, record 16, English, nutation%20angle
Record 16, Abbreviations, English
Record 16, Synonyms, English
Record 16, Textual support, English
Record 16, French
Record 16, Domaine(s)
- Aides à la navigation aérienne
Record 16, Main entry term, French
- angle de nutation
1, record 16, French, angle%20de%20nutation
masculine noun
Record 16, Abbreviations, French
Record 16, Synonyms, French
Record 16, Textual support, French
Record number: 16, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Angle déterminé par le léger balancement, de caractère périodique, que subit l'axe de rotation de la Terre, autour de sa position moyenne, lui-même entraîné dans un mouvement conique circulaire uniforme de précession astronomique. 1, record 16, French, - angle%20de%20nutation
Record 16, Spanish
Record 16, Textual support, Spanish
Record 17 - internal organization data 1990-01-16
Record 17, English
Record 17, Subject field(s)
- Air Navigation Aids
Record 17, Main entry term, English
- nutation axis 1, record 17, English, nutation%20axis
Record 17, Abbreviations, English
Record 17, Synonyms, English
Record 17, French
Record 17, Domaine(s)
- Aides à la navigation aérienne
Record 17, Main entry term, French
- axe de nutation
1, record 17, French, axe%20de%20nutation
masculine noun
Record 17, Abbreviations, French
Record 17, Synonyms, French
Record 17, Textual support, French
Record 17, Spanish
Record 17, Textual support, Spanish
Record 18 - internal organization data 1976-06-19
Record 18, English
Record 18, Subject field(s)
- Flight Instruments and Equipment (Aeroindustry)
Record 18, Main entry term, English
- nutation wobble damper 1, record 18, English, nutation%20wobble%20damper
Record 18, Abbreviations, English
Record 18, Synonyms, English
Record 18, French
Record 18, Domaine(s)
- Instruments et équipement de bord (Constructions aéronautiques)
Record 18, Main entry term, French
- amortisseur de nutation
1, record 18, French, amortisseur%20de%20nutation
masculine noun
Record 18, Abbreviations, French
Record 18, Synonyms, French
Record 18, Textual support, French
Record 18, Spanish
Record 18, Textual support, Spanish
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