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DISPERSION RADIACION [4 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2014-12-16
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Nuclear Science and Technology
- Electromagnetic Radiation
- Heat (Physics)
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- radiation scattering
1, record 1, English, radiation%20scattering
correct, NATO
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The diversion of radiation (thermal, electromagnetic, or nuclear) from its original path as a result of interaction or collisions with atoms, molecules, or larger particles in the atmosphere or other media between the source of the radiation (e.g. a nuclear explosion) and a point at some distance away. As a result of scattering, radiation (especially gamma rays and neutrons) will be received at such a point from many directions instead of only from the direction of the source. 1, record 1, English, - radiation%20scattering
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
radiation scattering: term and definition standardized by NATO in the AAP-6 standard published in 1998, but not included in the 2014 version. 2, record 1, English, - radiation%20scattering
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Sciences et techniques nucléaires
- Rayonnements électromagnétiques
- Chaleur (Physique)
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- diffusion du rayonnement
1, record 1, French, diffusion%20du%20rayonnement
correct, feminine noun, NATO
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Déviation du rayonnement (thermique, électromagnétique ou nucléaire) de sa direction d'origine, causée par l'interaction ou la rencontre d'atomes, de molécules ou de plus grosses particules, dans l'atmosphère ou autres milieux, entre la source du rayonnement (par exemple une explosion nucléaire) et un point qui en est éloigné. En conséquence de cette diffusion, le rayonnement (en particulier les rayons gamma et les neutrons) sera reçu à ce point particulier en provenance de plusieurs directions au lieu de la seule direction d'origine. 1, record 1, French, - diffusion%20du%20rayonnement
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
diffusion du rayonnement : terme et définition normalisés par l'OTAN dans la norme AAP-6 de 1998, mais non repris dans l'édition de 2014. 2, record 1, French, - diffusion%20du%20rayonnement
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Ciencia y tecnología nucleares
- Radiación electromagnética
- Calor (Física)
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- dispersión de la radiación
1, record 1, Spanish, dispersi%C3%B3n%20de%20la%20radiaci%C3%B3n
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Diversión de la radiación(térmica, electromagnética o nuclear) desde su dirección original, como resultado de la interacción o colisión con átomos, moléculas o partículas contenidas en la atmósfera o en otros medios situados entre la fuente de radiación(por ejemplo : en una explosión nuclear) y un punto a una distancia determinados. Como resultado de la dispersión, la radiación(en particular rayos gamma y neutrones) pueden alcanzar puntos en muchas direcciones; no sólo aquéllos que están en la dirección de la fuente. 1, record 1, Spanish, - dispersi%C3%B3n%20de%20la%20radiaci%C3%B3n
Record 2 - internal organization data 2012-04-17
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Chemistry
- Optics
- Optical Telecommunications
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- Rayleigh scattering
1, record 2, English, Rayleigh%20scattering
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The scattering of light by particles and molecules which are much smaller than the wavelength of the light. 2, record 2, English, - Rayleigh%20scattering
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Chimie
- Optique
- Télécommunications optiques
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- diffusion de Rayleigh
1, record 2, French, diffusion%20de%20Rayleigh
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- diffusion Rayleigh 2, record 2, French, diffusion%20Rayleigh
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Diffusion de la lumière visible causée par une variation de l'indice de réfraction. 3, record 2, French, - diffusion%20de%20Rayleigh
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Cette variation est due aux fluctuations irrégulières de la densité ou de la composition du milieu de propagation. 3, record 2, French, - diffusion%20de%20Rayleigh
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Química
- Óptica
- Telecomunicaciones ópticas
Record 2, Main entry term, Spanish
- dispersión de Rayleigh
1, record 2, Spanish, dispersi%C3%B3n%20de%20Rayleigh
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 2, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Dispersión de la radiación incidente a través de una fibra inversamente proporcional a la cuarta potencia de la longitud de onda causada por varias heterogeneidades en la fibra. 1, record 2, Spanish, - dispersi%C3%B3n%20de%20Rayleigh
Record 3 - internal organization data 2011-09-21
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Electromagnetic Radiation
- Meteorology
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- forward scatter
1, record 3, English, forward%20scatter
correct, NATO
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
- FSc 2, record 3, English, FSc
correct, NATO
Record 3, Synonyms, English
- forward scattering 3, record 3, English, forward%20scattering
correct
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Scattering of radiation into the atmosphere bounded by a plane normal to the direction of the incident radiation and situated on the side to which the incident radiation is advancing. 4, record 3, English, - forward%20scatter
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Rayonnements électromagnétiques
- Météorologie
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- diffusion vers l'avant
1, record 3, French, diffusion%20vers%20l%27avant
correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
- prodiffusion 2, record 3, French, prodiffusion
correct, feminine noun, NATO
- FSc 3, record 3, French, FSc
correct, feminine noun, NATO
- FSc 3, record 3, French, FSc
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Diffusion du rayonnement dans l'atmosphère limitée par un plan normal à la direction du rayonnement incident et située du côté vers lequel le rayonnement incident est dirigé. 3, record 3, French, - diffusion%20vers%20l%27avant
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Un autre domaine essentiel d'application de la notion de diffusion réside dans la propagation dans toutes les directions d'un rayonnement initialement unidirectionnel, sans perte de l'énergie qu'il transporte, après qu'il a pénétré dans un milieu pouvant être considéré comme constitué de particules avec lesquelles il interagit. Ce phénomène de rayonnement diffus s'applique tout particulièrement aux rayonnements électromagnétiques, parmi lesquels figurent le rayonnement solaire ainsi que les rayonnements infrarouges émis par la surface et l'atmosphère terrestres. Dans ce cas, un rayon de lumière traversant l'atmosphère subit généralement une multiplicité de diffusions successives. Lors de chacune d'entre elles, il peut soit continuer son trajet dans une direction assez proche de celle qu'il maintenait (c'est la diffusion vers l'avant), soit être repoussé dans une direction plus ou moins proche de celle d'où il venait (c'est la diffusion vers l'arrière ou rétrodiffusion) [...] 4, record 3, French, - diffusion%20vers%20l%27avant
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Radiación electromagnética
- Meteorología
Record 3, Main entry term, Spanish
- dispersión hacia adelante
1, record 3, Spanish, dispersi%C3%B3n%20hacia%20adelante
correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 3, Synonyms, Spanish
- prodispersión 2, record 3, Spanish, prodispersi%C3%B3n
correct, feminine noun
- prodifusión 2, record 3, Spanish, prodifusi%C3%B3n
correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Dispersión de la radiación en la atmósfera limitada por un plano normal a la dirección de la radiación incidente y situada en el lado hacia el que se dirige la radiación incidente. 3, record 3, Spanish, - dispersi%C3%B3n%20hacia%20adelante
Record 4 - internal organization data 2007-01-31
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Space Physics
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- non-selective scattering
1, record 4, English, non%2Dselective%20scattering
correct, officially approved
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The scattering of EM [electromagnetic] energy caused by particles in the atmosphere which are much larger than the wavelengths of the energy. 2, record 4, English, - non%2Dselective%20scattering
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Non-selective scattering is produced by water droplets, ice fragments or large dust particles which are larger than the radiation wavelength. Such particles directly reflect any incident radiation. When the particles are sufficiently dense they act as an opaque layer between the sensor and the Earth's surface. Cloudy and dust-laden atmospheres cause non-selective scattering in the visible and infrared wavelengths and thus reduce the effectiveness of data in these spectral regions for remote sensing of the Earth's surface. 3, record 4, English, - non%2Dselective%20scattering
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
non-selective scattering: term officially approved by the RADARSAT-2 Terminology Approval Group (RTAG). 4, record 4, English, - non%2Dselective%20scattering
Record 4, Key term(s)
- nonselective scattering
- non selective scattering
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Physique spatiale
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- diffusion non sélective
1, record 4, French, diffusion%20non%20s%C3%A9lective
correct, feminine noun, officially approved
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
- diffusion non-sélective 2, record 4, French, diffusion%20non%2Ds%C3%A9lective
feminine noun
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
[Diffusion qui se] produit lorsque les particules (les gouttes d'eau et les grosses particules de poussière) sont beaucoup plus grosses que la longueur d'onde du rayonnement. 2, record 4, French, - diffusion%20non%20s%C3%A9lective
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
La diffusion non sélective présente des caractéristiques très différentes [...] : elle concerne la basse atmosphère, les brouillards à gouttelettes moyennes, mais aussi les solides en poudre sèche; [...] elle renvoie indifféremment toutes les couleurs car elle met en jeu, à très petite échelle, des phénomènes de réflexion et de réfraction. 3, record 4, French, - diffusion%20non%20s%C3%A9lective
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
diffusion non sélective : terme uniformisé par le Groupe de travail de la terminologie de RADARSAT-2 (GTTR). 4, record 4, French, - diffusion%20non%20s%C3%A9lective
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Física espacial
Record 4, Main entry term, Spanish
- dispersión no selectiva
1, record 4, Spanish, dispersi%C3%B3n%20no%20selectiva
correct, feminine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 4, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Dispersión de la radiación en el seno de la atmósfera producida por aerosoles, cuyo tamaño de coloides es suficientemente grande para afectar a todas las longitudes de onda. 1, record 4, Spanish, - dispersi%C3%B3n%20no%20selectiva
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