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CYCLE ACCELERATION [4 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2006-01-18
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Climatology
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- regional rain pattern 1, record 1, English, regional%20rain%20pattern
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
... the big picture painted by ... climate models cries out for attention. Regional rain patterns may change. At the global level, the evapo-transpiration cycle is expected to speed up. ... Because they still lack confidence in regional scenarios, scientists are uncertain about which areas of the world risk becoming wetter and which drier. 1, record 1, English, - regional%20rain%20pattern
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Climatologie
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- distribution régionale des précipitations
1, record 1, French, distribution%20r%C3%A9gionale%20des%20pr%C3%A9cipitations
feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
[...] le tableau ébauché grâce à l'utilisation des modèles climatiques appelle toute notre attention. La distribution régionale des précipitations peut changer. Au niveau mondial, on prévoit une accélération du cycle d’évapotranspiration [...] Doutant encore des scénarios régionaux, les chercheurs ne savent pas vraiment quelles régions du monde risquent de devenir plus humides, et lesquelles plus sèches. 1, record 1, French, - distribution%20r%C3%A9gionale%20des%20pr%C3%A9cipitations
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2001-06-21
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- General Mechanics (Physics)
- Aircraft Piloting and Navigation
- Navigation Instruments
- Flight Instruments and Equipment (Aeroindustry)
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- Schuler period
1, record 2, English, Schuler%20period
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The period of oscillation of the Schuler pendulum, or 84 minutes. 2, record 2, English, - Schuler%20period
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The platform is aligned to the local vertical and to north prior to takeoff by using essentially the same technique as for a marine gyrocompass. The 84-min Schuler period is shortened by amplifying signals from tilt sensors or accelerometers on the platform to rapidly remove platform tilt and align to north. 3, record 2, English, - Schuler%20period
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Mécanique générale (Physique)
- Pilotage et navigation aérienne
- Instruments de navigation
- Instruments et équipement de bord (Constructions aéronautiques)
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- période de Schuler
1, record 2, French, p%C3%A9riode%20de%20Schuler
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- période du pendule de Schuler 2, record 2, French, p%C3%A9riode%20du%20pendule%20de%20Schuler
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
On peut démontrer qu'une plate-forme suspendue de la façon décrite se comporte de la même façon qu'un pendule dont la longueur serait égale au rayon de la terre. Un tel pendule n’ est pas affecté par l'accélération mais, si on modifie son état d’équilibre, il oscille selon une période de 84, 4 minutes. Donc, si l'on modifie l'équilibre de la plate-forme, elle oscille autour d’une position moyenne et prend 84, 4 minutes pour effectuer un cycle complet. Cette période est appelée période de Schuler. 3, record 2, French, - p%C3%A9riode%20de%20Schuler
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 CONT
Étude élémentaire des gyroscopes à deux degrés de liberté [...] la période de Schuler intervient également dans la conservation de la matérialisation de la verticale à bord d’un véhicule en mouvement (période du «pendule de Schuler» [...]) et dans le fonctionnement des centrales de navigation par inertie [...] 2, record 2, French, - p%C3%A9riode%20de%20Schuler
Record 2, Key term(s)
- période d'oscillation de Schuler
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2000-07-24
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Economic Fluctuations
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- expansion
1, record 3, English, expansion
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The phase of the business cycle in which general business activity is rising from the trough to the next peak. 2, record 3, English, - expansion
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Compare to "recession". 3, record 3, English, - expansion
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Fluctuations économiques
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- expansion
1, record 3, French, expansion
correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Phase du cycle économique caractérisée par une accélération du rythme de l'activité économique [prédominance des mouvements de hausse des prix, des profits, des dépenses d’investissements, de la production, de l'emploi, du revenu, de l'inflation] sur une période courte ou moyenne. 2, record 3, French, - expansion
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Les pays du Groupe des Sept ont connu des phases de forte expansion, à la fin de la décennie, suivies de récessions prononcées au début de la suivante, reflétant pour partie la moindre aptitude des autorités à gérer les fluctuations économiques. 3, record 3, French, - expansion
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
La «reprise» correspond à un retour de la croissance de l’activité économique après une «récession». On parle d’«expansion» lorsque la reprise est soutenue. 2, record 3, French, - expansion
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Fluctuaciones económicas
Record 3, Main entry term, Spanish
- expansión
1, record 3, Spanish, expansi%C3%B3n
correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 3, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Fase del ciclo económico caracterizada por la tendencia alcista en los precios, beneficios, inversiones, empleo, renta y consumo. 2, record 3, Spanish, - expansi%C3%B3n
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
La maquinaria estropeada se reemplaza, el gasto de los consumidores crece. Las expectativas se hacen más favorables para la producción , las ventas y los beneficios aumentan. 3, record 3, Spanish, - expansi%C3%B3n
Record 4 - internal organization data 1982-12-10
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Aircraft Maneuvers
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- supersonic cycle
1, record 4, English, supersonic%20cycle
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
- supersonic flight cycle 2, record 4, English, supersonic%20flight%20cycle
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
A completed supersonic flight sequence comprising acceleration through Mach 1 and deceleration to subsonic flight. NOTE: One aircraft operating cycle can include more than one supersonic cycle. 1, record 4, English, - supersonic%20cycle
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Manœuvres d'aéronefs
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- cycle de vol supersonique 1, record 4, French, cycle%20de%20vol%20supersonique
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Cycle accompli en vol supersonique comprenant l'accélération depuis Mach 1 et la décélération jusqu'au vol subsonique. NOTA : Un cycle d’exploitation aéronef peut comprendre plus d’un cycle de vol supersonique. 1, record 4, French, - cycle%20de%20vol%20supersonique
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
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