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MOUVEMENT ELEMENTAIRE [6 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2011-02-24
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Electromagnetic Radiation
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- spin wave
1, record 1, English, spin%20wave
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A wave of quantized energy that propagates through a substance as a result of magnetic field shifts within an atom in response to an outside stimulus (as a variable magnetic field or radio wave). 1, record 1, English, - spin%20wave
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Rayonnements électromagnétiques
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- onde de spin
1, record 1, French, onde%20de%20spin
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
spin : Moment de la quantité de mouvement d’une particule élémentaire qui tourne sur elle-même(spin axial) ou autour d’un centre de gravité(spin orbital). 2, record 1, French, - onde%20de%20spin
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2004-10-20
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Erosion and Weathering (Geol.)
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- debris
1, record 2, English, debris
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- rock waste 2, record 2, English, rock%20waste
correct
- detritus 2, record 2, English, detritus
correct, see observation
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Any surperficial accumulation of loose material detached from rock masses by chemical and mechanical means, as by decay and disintegration. 2, record 2, English, - debris
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
It consists of rock fragments, soil material, and sometimes organic matter. 2, record 2, English, - debris
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
The term [debris] is often used synonymously with detritus, although "debris" has a broader connotation. 2, record 2, English, - debris
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Érosion et corrosion (Géologie)
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- débris
1, record 2, French, d%C3%A9bris
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Les matériaux superficiels désagrégés, débris, sont exposés à l'enlèvement [...] soit par un mouvement élémentaire des particules; soit par un mouvement de masse. 2, record 2, French, - d%C3%A9bris
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Erosión y corrosión (Geología)
Record 2, Main entry term, Spanish
- detritos
1, record 2, Spanish, detritos
masculine noun, plural
Record 2, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 2, Synonyms, Spanish
- derrubios 2, record 2, Spanish, derrubios
masculine noun, plural
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2002-09-30
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Swimming
- Physical Education, Coaching and Sport Psychology
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- dog paddle
1, record 3, English, dog%20paddle
correct, noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
An elementary and unschooled way of propelling oneself in the water: imperfect prone position, head out of the water facing straight ahead, arms alternately and nervously moving forward and backward under the water, away from the body and without a complete extension forward nor a full traction and pull along the body backward, legs beating in a bending-and-unbending motion of the knees rather than in an effective beat of the extended legs on the surface of the water. 2, record 3, English, - dog%20paddle
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The unschooled way a human propels himself through the water. Children's paddling is often more chaotic, with the arms alternately clawing at the water to move forward; breathing is irregular, legs thrashing and inconsistent. A more mature dog paddle can be rhythmic and steady, but the arms never go out of the water and the head is never submerged. Thus the stroke closely resembles a dog moving through the water. 3, record 3, English, - dog%20paddle
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Natation
- Éducation physique, entraînement des athlètes et psychologie du sport
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- nage en chien
1, record 3, French, nage%20en%20chien
correct, see observation, feminine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Nage élémentaire exécutée la tête hors de l'eau et le corps à-demi recroquevillé comme un chien. Les bras alternent, dans un mouvement court et rapide, sous l'eau, de l'épaule vers l'avant, mais sans s’étirer complètement alors que les jambes, de même, battent en alternance tout en demeurant partiellement fléchies. 2, record 3, French, - nage%20en%20chien
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Nage que la plupart des enfants réussissent instinctivement et qui, chez les adultes, sert d’exercice dans les entraînements en résistance. 2, record 3, French, - nage%20en%20chien
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 OBS
On dit «nager en chien»; parfois, parlant objectivement, on dit «nage de chien». 2, record 3, French, - nage%20en%20chien
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2001-06-21
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- General Mechanics (Physics)
- Aircraft Piloting and Navigation
- Navigation Instruments
- Flight Instruments and Equipment (Aeroindustry)
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- Schuler period
1, record 4, English, Schuler%20period
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The period of oscillation of the Schuler pendulum, or 84 minutes. 2, record 4, English, - Schuler%20period
Record number: 4, 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 4, English, - Schuler%20period
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Mécanique générale (Physique)
- Pilotage et navigation aérienne
- Instruments de navigation
- Instruments et équipement de bord (Constructions aéronautiques)
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- période de Schuler
1, record 4, French, p%C3%A9riode%20de%20Schuler
correct, feminine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
- période du pendule de Schuler 2, record 4, French, p%C3%A9riode%20du%20pendule%20de%20Schuler
correct, feminine noun
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, 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 4, French, - p%C3%A9riode%20de%20Schuler
Record number: 4, 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 4, French, - p%C3%A9riode%20de%20Schuler
Record 4, Key term(s)
- période d'oscillation de Schuler
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 2000-03-03
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Musculoskeletal System
- Personality Development
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- grasp reflex
1, record 5, English, grasp%20reflex
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
- grasping reflex 2, record 5, English, grasping%20reflex
correct
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Reflex grasping on stimulation of the palm of the hand, e.g. a finger which is touching the palm may be grasped firmly; seen in disease or injury of the prefrontal lobe. An analogous response may occur on stroking the sole of the foot. It is not only a pathological sign but is present at birth in all babies, whether mature or immature; it should disappear about six weeks after birth. 1, record 5, English, - grasp%20reflex
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Appareil locomoteur (Médecine)
- Développement de la personnalité
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- réflexe de préhension
1, record 5, French, r%C3%A9flexe%20de%20pr%C3%A9hension
correct, masculine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
- grasping 2, record 5, French, grasping
correct, masculine noun
- réflexe d'agrippement 3, record 5, French, r%C3%A9flexe%20d%27agrippement
correct, masculine noun
- agrippement 4, record 5, French, agrippement
correct, masculine noun
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Réflexe se produisant lorsqu'un objet entre en contact avec la surface palmaire de la main et se traduisant par une flexion des doigts et du pouce qui viennent enserrer l'objet. Un mouvement identique est obtenu au niveau du pied. Le réflexe de préhension peut être un réflexe élémentaire néonatal physiologique ou correspondre à une lésion de la partie supérieure du lobe frontal controlatéral.(D'après PEQUP, 1966, volume 8, page 30). 5, record 5, French, - r%C3%A9flexe%20de%20pr%C3%A9hension
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Le terme «réflexe de préhension» a été privilégié par le Comité de sémiologie médicale. 6, record 5, French, - r%C3%A9flexe%20de%20pr%C3%A9hension
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Sistema musculoesquelético (Medicina)
- Desarrollo de la personalidad
Record 5, Main entry term, Spanish
- reflejo de prensión
1, record 5, Spanish, reflejo%20de%20prensi%C3%B3n
correct, masculine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 5, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 1983-10-12
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Telephone Switching
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- matrix
1, record 6, English, matrix
correct
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
A rectangular array of horizontal and vertical input or output leads with diode or correed crosspoints at the intersection, used as a means of switching from any input to any output. (SMICO, 71: 238) In circuit switching at least, the matrix has proven to be the most difficult section to reduce to electronics partly because of the mass of contacts that is represented, but also because the best electronic device is not as good a switch point as are metallic contacts. (LEETEL, 76: 90) 1, record 6, English, - matrix
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Commutation téléphonique
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- matrice 1, record 6, French, matrice
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Ensemble de m x n points de connexion individuels disposés dans une structure rectangulaire à m lignes et n colonnes et telle que la ligne de rang m et la colonne de rang n soient mises en communication par le fonctionnement du point de connexion du rang m [indice] i n [indice] i.(TECHNI, E-2875 : 5) Le réseau de connexion se présente comme une suite de "N étages de mailles" séparés par "N+1 étages de matrices".(TECHI, E-2875 : 5) La notion de matrice est utilisée pour décrire géométriquement la topologie du réseau de connexion, le terme "commutateur élémentaire" sera réservé au composant technologique tel que le commutateur crossbar. Dans certains systèmes("Pentaconta") il y a presque toujours identité des deux notions, dans d’autres non(CP 400). Dans les systèmes rotatifs, la matrice correspond au groupe de sélecteurs, qu'ils soient à deux mouvements(Strowger) ou à un mouvement(R6).(TECHNI, E-2875 : 6) 1, record 6, French, - matrice
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
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