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THRESHOLD DETECTOR [3 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2016-11-23
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Scientific Instruments
- Atomic Physics
- Nuclear Physics
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- threshold detector
1, record 1, English, threshold%20detector
correct, standardized
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A detector [used] to trace neutron radiation above a certain energy value (threshold energy). 2, record 1, English, - threshold%20detector
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
threshold detector: term standardized by ISO in 1997. 3, record 1, English, - threshold%20detector
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
threshold detector: term extracted from the “Glossaire de l’énergie nucléaire” and reproduced with permission of the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development. 3, record 1, English, - threshold%20detector
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Instruments scientifiques
- Physique atomique
- Physique nucléaire
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- détecteur à seuil
1, record 1, French, d%C3%A9tecteur%20%C3%A0%20seuil
correct, masculine noun, standardized
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Détecteur utilisé pour déterminer le rayonnement neutronique au-delà d'une valeur d'énergie spécifiée (seuil d'énergie). 2, record 1, French, - d%C3%A9tecteur%20%C3%A0%20seuil
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
détecteur à seuil : terme normalisé par l'ISO en 1997. 3, record 1, French, - d%C3%A9tecteur%20%C3%A0%20seuil
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
détecteur à seuil : terme extrait du «Glossaire de l’énergie nucléaire» et reproduit avec l’autorisation de l’Organisation de coopération et de développement économiques. 3, record 1, French, - d%C3%A9tecteur%20%C3%A0%20seuil
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 1989-11-06
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Aeroindustry
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- threshold sensor
1, record 2, English, threshold%20sensor
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- threshold detector 2, record 2, English, threshold%20detector
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
A threshold sensor in the analog altitude converter ... performs a comparison of the indicated altitude with the self-test referenced altitude voltage and activates a GO/NO-GO status signal. 3, record 2, English, - threshold%20sensor
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Constructions aéronautiques
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- détecteur de seuil
1, record 2, French, d%C3%A9tecteur%20de%20seuil
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 1976-06-19
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Flight Instruments and Equipment (Aeroindustry)
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- programmable threshold detector 1, record 3, English, programmable%20threshold%20detector
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Instruments et équipement de bord (Constructions aéronautiques)
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- détecteur de seuil programmable
1, record 3, French, d%C3%A9tecteur%20de%20seuil%20programmable
masculine 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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