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BALISA ACUSTICA [1 record]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2008-03-06
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Acoustics (Physics)
- Radar, Radio Guidance and Goniometry
- Oil Drilling
- Marine and River Navigation Aids
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- sonic beacon
1, record 1, English, sonic%20beacon
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- acoustical beacon 2, record 1, English, acoustical%20beacon
correct
- acoustic beacon 3, record 1, English, acoustic%20beacon
correct, see observation
- acoustic transponder 2, record 1, English, acoustic%20transponder
correct
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Some drill ships are dynamically positioned. They are equipped with bow and stern thrusters which can move the vessel sideways. These and the main engines are controlled by a computer which maintains location relative to signals from radio beacons ashore, or from radio or sonic beacons on the sea bed near the well location. 1, record 1, English, - sonic%20beacon
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
for "acoustic beacon": acoustic beacon 4, record 1, English, - sonic%20beacon
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
acoustic beacon: term used at Natural Resources Canada - Earth Sciences Sector. 5, record 1, English, - sonic%20beacon
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Acoustique (Physique)
- Radar, radioguidage et radiogoniométrie
- Forage des puits de pétrole
- Aides à la navigation fluviale et maritime
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- balise acoustique
1, record 1, French, balise%20acoustique
correct, see observation, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- répondeur acoustique 2, record 1, French, r%C3%A9pondeur%20acoustique
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Émetteur sonore fixe et immergé utilisé pour la localisation. 3, record 1, French, - balise%20acoustique
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Ces engins (bateaux ou semi-submersibles) [à positionnement dynamique] ne sont pas ancrés. Ils se maintiennent en position par l'action d'hélices commandées en permanence par un ordinateur d'après des informations de positionnement reçues depuis un certain nombre de balises acoustiques placées au fond de la mer. 2, record 1, French, - balise%20acoustique
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
balise acoustique : terme en usage à Ressources naturelles Canada - Secteur des sciences de la Terre. 4, record 1, French, - balise%20acoustique
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Acústica (Física)
- Guía radárica, radioguía y radiogoniometría
- Perforación de pozos petrolíferos
- Ayuda a la navegación marítima y fluvial
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- balisa acústica
1, record 1, Spanish, balisa%20ac%C3%BAstica
feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
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