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SONAR [3 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2012-04-19
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Seismic Prospecting
- Geological Research and Exploration
- Hydrology and Hydrography
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- boomer
1, record 1, English, boomer
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A seismic instrument typically operating in the 0.5 to 2.5 kHz [kilohertz] range, producing a conical beam directed vertically towards the seafloor. 2, record 1, English, - boomer
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Boomers are used for profiling geological features beneath the seabed. The acoustic energy penetrates the seafloor and some energy from the initial output reflects off layers of differing sediment types. This results in sonar data that resembles a “slice” of the seafloor directly beneath the towbody. 2, record 1, English, - boomer
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The sound waves are reflected back to a receiver called a hydrophone and the data is recorded and processed on the survey ship. 3, record 1, English, - boomer
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Prospection sismique
- Recherches et prospections géologiques
- Hydrologie et hydrographie
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- boumeur
1, record 1, French, boumeur
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- boomer 2, record 1, French, boomer
correct, masculine noun
- boomeur 3, record 1, French, boomeur
masculine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Sonar qui peut mesurer la profondeur et l'épaisseur des vases (réflexion sismique d'une onde de choc créée par la décharge d'un condensateur). 2, record 1, French, - boumeur
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
On s’aperçut que les caractéristiques de réflexion acoustique des échosondeurs, des boumeurs et des canons à air permettaient de différencier le faciès sédimentaire superficiel. Cela représentait une percée importante, comme le prouve encore l’utilisation continue et généralisée des techniques acoustiques dans la cartographie du fond marin [...] Le système sismique Huntec utilise un boumeur - pour obtenir une impulsion reproductible - et un hydrophone récepteur, tous deux remorqués à des profondeurs de 100 mètres pour éliminer les bruits de surface. 4, record 1, French, - boumeur
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Le son est obtenu par la vibration d'une plaque de métal dans l'eau entretenue par une décharge électrique. 5, record 1, French, - boumeur
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
De l'anglais, boomer. 5, record 1, French, - boumeur
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Prospección sísmica
- Investigaciones y prospecciones geológicas
- Hidrología e hidrografía
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- sonar
1, record 1, Spanish, sonar
masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2011-01-12
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Marine and River Navigation Aids
- Sonar and Underwater Detection (Military)
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- sonar
1, record 2, English, sonar
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- sound navigation and ranging 1, record 2, English, sound%20navigation%20and%20ranging
correct
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A system for use under the sea in which the audible or high-frequency sound reflected or emitted by an object in the sea is used to ascertain its position, nature, or speed. 2, record 2, English, - sonar
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Aides à la navigation fluviale et maritime
- Sonar et détection sous-marine (Militaire)
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- sonar
1, record 2, French, sonar
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Équipement de détection, de mesure et de communication basé sur la propagation et la réflexion des signaux acoustiques en milieu marin. 1, record 2, French, - sonar
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
sonar : d'après «sound navigation and ranging». 1, record 2, French, - sonar
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Ayuda a la navegación marítima y fluvial
- Dispositivo sonar y detección submarina (Militar)
Record 2, Main entry term, Spanish
- sonar
1, record 2, Spanish, sonar
masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 2, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 1999-09-10
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Informatics
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- beep
1, record 3, English, beep
correct, verb
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Informatique
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- émettre un bip
1, record 3, French, %C3%A9mettre%20un%20bip
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Informática
Record 3, Main entry term, Spanish
- emitir una señal sonora
1, record 3, Spanish, emitir%20una%20se%C3%B1al%20sonora
correct, verb
Record 3, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 3, Synonyms, Spanish
- avisar 1, record 3, Spanish, avisar
correct, verb
- sonar 1, record 3, Spanish, sonar
correct, verb
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
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