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CENTELLEO [5 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2014-01-09
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Computer Display Technology
- Radar, Radio Guidance and Goniometry
- Transportation
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- blinking
1, record 1, English, blinking
correct, standardized
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
An intentional periodic change in the intensity of one or more display elements. 2, record 1, English, - blinking
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
blinking: term and definition standardized by ISO/IEC [International Organization for Standardization/International Electrotechnical Commission] and CSA International. 3, record 1, English, - blinking
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 PHR
Blinking display. 4, record 1, English, - blinking
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Techniques d'affichage (Ordinateurs)
- Radar, radioguidage et radiogoniométrie
- Transports
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- clignotement
1, record 1, French, clignotement
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
Modification volontaire et périodique de l'intensité d'un ou de plusieurs éléments graphiques. 2, record 1, French, - clignotement
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
clignotement : terme et définition normalisés par l'ISO/CEI [Organisation internationale de normalisation/Commission électrotechnique internationale et la CSA International. 3, record 1, French, - clignotement
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 PHR
Le clignotement apparaît. 4, record 1, French, - clignotement
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 PHR
Atténuer le clignotement. 4, record 1, French, - clignotement
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 3 PHR
Effet de, phénomène de clignotement. 4, record 1, French, - clignotement
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Técnicas de visualización (Computadoras)
- Guía radárica, radioguía y radiogoniometría
- Transporte
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- centelleo
1, record 1, Spanish, centelleo
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
- intermitencia 1, record 1, Spanish, intermitencia
correct, feminine noun
- parpadeo 1, record 1, Spanish, parpadeo
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2013-10-16
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Electronic Defects and Failures
- Computer Graphics
- Vacuum Tubes (Electronics)
- Television (Radioelectricity)
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- flicker
1, record 2, English, flicker
correct, noun, standardized
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
An undesirable rhythmic variation in one of the characteristics of a display image, such as intensity or color. 2, record 2, English, - flicker
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
flicker: term standardized by CSA and ISO. 3, record 2, English, - flicker
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Défectuosités et pannes (Électronique)
- Infographie
- Tubes et lampes (Électronique)
- Télévision (Radioélectricité)
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- papillotement
1, record 2, French, papillotement
correct, masculine noun, standardized
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- scintillement 2, record 2, French, scintillement
correct, see observation, masculine noun
- sautillement 3, record 2, French, sautillement
see observation, masculine noun
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Variation rythmique indésirable d'une caractéristique d'une image, telle que la luminosité ou la couleur. 4, record 2, French, - papillotement
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
papillotement : terme normalisé par l'ISO et la CSA. 5, record 2, French, - papillotement
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Selon l'Office de la langue française (source «l») «papillotement» est «à employer» tandis que «sautillement» et «scintillement» sont «à tolérer». 5, record 2, French, - papillotement
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Defectos y fallas electrónicos
- Gráficos de computadora
- Tubos de vacío (Electrónica)
- Televisión (Radioelectricidad)
Record 2, Main entry term, Spanish
- centelleo
1, record 2, Spanish, centelleo
masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 2, Synonyms, Spanish
- fluctuación 1, record 2, Spanish, fluctuaci%C3%B3n
feminine noun
- parpadeo 1, record 2, Spanish, parpadeo
masculine noun
- titilación 1, record 2, Spanish, titilaci%C3%B3n
feminine noun
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Desvanecimiento y aparición rápida de las imágenes, en la pantalla de un tubo de rayos catódicos, debido a una velocidad de regeneración que no es lo suficientemente alta para mantener fijas las imágenes. 1, record 2, Spanish, - centelleo
Record 3 - internal organization data 2012-03-06
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Audio Technology
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- flutter
1, record 3, English, flutter
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
- high-frequency flutter 2, record 3, English, high%2Dfrequency%20flutter
correct
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Undesired form of frequency modulation introduced into the signal by an irregular motion of the recording medium during the recording/reproducing process, usually at frequencies above 10 cycles per second. 3, record 3, English, - flutter
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
In this sense "flutter" refers to relatively high cyclic deviations (10 hertz or more) and is contrasted with "wow". 4, record 3, English, - flutter
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Électroacoustique
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- scintillement
1, record 3, French, scintillement
correct, masculine noun, standardized
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Effet parasite produit par les fluctuations de la vitesse de défilement du support lors de la lecture d'un signal enregistré. 2, record 3, French, - scintillement
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
scintillement : terme normalisé par l'AFNOR. 3, record 3, French, - scintillement
Record 3, Key term(s)
- chevrotement
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Electroacústica
Record 3, Main entry term, Spanish
- centelleo
1, record 3, Spanish, centelleo
masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 3, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2006-10-26
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Remote Sensing
- Telecommunications
- Radio Transmission and Reception
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- scintillation
1, record 4, English, scintillation
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 unwanted momentary rapid fluctuation of the operating frequency. 2, record 4, English, - scintillation
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
scintillation: term officially approved by the RADARSAT-2 Terminology Approval Group (RTAG). 3, record 4, English, - scintillation
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Télédétection
- Télécommunications
- Émission et réception radio
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- scintillation
1, record 4, French, scintillation
correct, feminine noun, officially approved
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Fluctuations non désirées, momentanées et rapides, de la fréquence porteuse ou caractéristique. 2, record 4, French, - scintillation
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
scintillation : terme uniformisé par le Groupe de travail de la terminologie de RADARSAT-2 (GTTR). 3, record 4, French, - scintillation
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Teledetección
- Telecomunicaciones
- Radiotransmisión y radiorrecepción
Record 4, Main entry term, Spanish
- centelleo
1, record 4, Spanish, centelleo
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 4, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Fenómeno producido cuando las ondas radioeléctricas que atraviesan la ionosfera encuentran irregularidades importantes en la densidad electrónica, dando lugar las consiguientes variaciones del índice de refracción a variaciones de amplitud y de fase. 2, record 4, Spanish, - centelleo
Record 5 - internal organization data 2004-05-21
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Atmospheric Physics
- The Stars (Astronomy)
- The Earth (Astronomy)
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- scintillation
1, record 5, English, scintillation
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Rapid variations, often in the form of pulsations, of the brightness of stars or terrestrial light sources. 2, record 5, English, - scintillation
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
... the twinkle [of stars], sometimes called astronomical scintillation, is caused by motions in the atmosphere. ... Scintillation is caused by air parcels of different densities moving through the line of sight, thereby causing varying refraction of light coming from distant objects. You can see this phenomenon when looking over the top of a car, parked in the sun, toward an object at a distance; in winter, looking over a heated radiator out through the window will show the shimmering of objects. 3, record 5, English, - scintillation
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Physique de l'atmosphère
- Étoiles (Astronomie)
- Terre (Astronomie)
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- scintillation
1, record 5, French, scintillation
correct, feminine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
- scintillement 2, record 5, French, scintillement
correct, masculine noun
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Variations rapides, ayant souvent le caractère d'une pulsation, de l'éclat des étoiles ou de lumières d'origine terrestre. 3, record 5, French, - scintillation
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Le scintillement des étoiles [...] est produit par les déplacements d'air dans l'atmosphère terrestre. On peut voir cet effet à bien d'autres endroits. Par exemple, si vous regardez le long d'une route longue et chaude par une belle journée d'été, vous allez voir les objets au loin miroiter. L'air chaud se déplaçant vers le haut se mêle à l'air froid, un peu comme de l'eau bouillante dans une casserole. Ceci cause de la turbulence dans l'air. [...] Dans le cas des étoiles, le scintillement est causé parce que la chaleur accumulée dans le sol au cours de la journée (le soleil réchauffe le sol) est libérée graduellement durant la nuit. L'air près du sol reçoit cette chaleur et s'élève à la rencontre de l'air plus froid. L'air chaud et l'air froid se mélangent, créant ainsi de la turbulence. [...] Le scintillement des étoiles se manifeste de deux façons. D'abord, l'éclat de l'étoile change rapidement. Puis, la couleur de l'étoile varie, vacillant d'une couleur de l'arc-en-ciel à l'autre. 2, record 5, French, - scintillation
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Física de la atmósfera
- Estrellas (Astronomía)
- Tierra (Astronomía)
Record 5, Main entry term, Spanish
- centelleo
1, record 5, Spanish, centelleo
masculine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 5, Synonyms, Spanish
- titileo 1, record 5, Spanish, titileo
masculine noun
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Variaciones rápidas, con frecuencia pulsátiles, del brillo de las estrellas o de las luces terrestres. 1, record 5, Spanish, - centelleo
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