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COUSSIN AIR SUSTENTATION [7 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2015-05-04
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Rolling and Suspension Components (Railroad)
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- magnetic levitation
1, record 1, English, magnetic%20levitation
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The raising of a vehicle by magnetic force, either by attraction or by repulsion. 2, record 1, English, - magnetic%20levitation
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
... the most interesting possibility is to try to use magnetic levitation to lift trains. 3, record 1, English, - magnetic%20levitation
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Roulement et suspension (Chemins de fer)
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- lévitation magnétique
1, record 1, French, l%C3%A9vitation%20magn%C3%A9tique
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- sustentation magnétique 2, record 1, French, sustentation%20magn%C3%A9tique
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Démonstration de lévitation magnétique par supraconductivité. 1, record 1, French, - l%C3%A9vitation%20magn%C3%A9tique
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 CONT
La sustentation est mise en œuvre dans des véhicules se déplaçant sans contact avec le sol; elle est réalisée par coussin d’air(Aérotrain, aéroglisseur) ou magnétiquement. La sustentation magnétique fait appel soit à l'attraction qui s’exerce entre une structure ferromagnétique et un électroaimant parcouru par un courant continu(sustentation électromagnétique), soit à la répulsion entre un bobinage alimenté en courant continu qui se déplace devant une plaque conductrice(non ferromagnétique), ce qui développe dans celle-ci des courants de sens contraires à ceux de la bobine(sustentation électrodynamique). La propulsion est assurée par un moteur linéaire [...] 2, record 1, French, - l%C3%A9vitation%20magn%C3%A9tique
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2001-02-15
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Military (General)
- Hydroplanes and Hydrofoils
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- air cushioned vehicle
1, record 2, English, air%20cushioned%20vehicle
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The LACV-30 [lighter air cushioned vehicle] hovercraft can be transported by ship, truck, aircraft, or rail allowing for rapid response to any situation. It is deployable on oceangoing ships and requires no docks, ports, berthing or cargo mover system. This hovercraft comes with a complete support system. The LACV-30 transportation system includes maintenance, technical assistance and training of operators and crew tailored to your requests. 2, record 2, English, - air%20cushioned%20vehicle
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 PHR
Lighter air cushioned vehicle (LACV). 3, record 2, English, - air%20cushioned%20vehicle
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Militaire (Généralités)
- Hydroglisseurs et hydroptères
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- véhicule sur coussin d’air
1, record 2, French, v%C3%A9hicule%20sur%20coussin%20d%26rsquo%3Bair
masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Le NAVIPLANE N300 est un véhicule sur coussin d’air de taille intermédiaire conçu pour le transport de passagers ou de frêt. Sa spécificité est la navigation en eaux peu profondes, interdite aux bâteaux du fait de leur tirant d’eau. Il est adapté aux liaisons vers les îles ou la traversée d’estuaires, bras de mer, rivières, lacs ainsi qu'au service côtier avec des creux de vague jusqu'à 1, 50 mètre. [...] Chacune des deux turbines entraîne deux ventilateurs de sustentation et une hélice de propulsion à pas variable. Les quatre ventilateurs créent sous la coque un coussin d’air maintenu par une jupe périphérique souple. Le véhicule évolue à 15 cm au-dessus de la surface portante(eau ou sol). Huit jupes coniques internes assurent la stabilité de l'ensemble en cas de surface portante non plane(relief ou creux de vague). La sustentation utilise environ 1/3 de la puissance totale, les 2/3 servant à la propulsion. 1, record 2, French, - v%C3%A9hicule%20sur%20coussin%20d%26rsquo%3Bair
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 PHR
Véhicule sur coussin d’air de taille intermédiaire. 2, record 2, French, - v%C3%A9hicule%20sur%20coussin%20d%26rsquo%3Bair
Record 2, Key term(s)
- naviplane
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 1986-01-10
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Air Transport
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- air cushion lift 1, record 3, English, air%20cushion%20lift
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Transport aérien
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- sustentation sur coussin d’air
1, record 3, French, sustentation%20sur%20coussin%20d%26rsquo%3Bair
feminine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 1981-11-27
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Rolling and Suspension Components (Railroad)
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- aeromagnetic train 1, record 4, English, aeromagnetic%20train
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Roulement et suspension (Chemins de fer)
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- train aéromagnétique 1, record 4, French, train%20a%C3%A9romagn%C3%A9tique
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Train expérimental élaboré à Palerme dont la sustentation est assurée à la fois par un coussin d’air et un flux magnétique. 1, record 4, French, - train%20a%C3%A9romagn%C3%A9tique
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 1981-11-26
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Rolling and Suspension Components (Railroad)
- Aerotrains (Rail Transport)
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- air cushion levitation 1, record 5, English, air%20cushion%20levitation
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Roulement et suspension (Chemins de fer)
- Aérotrains (Transport par rail)
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- sustentation par coussin d’air 1, record 5, French, sustentation%20par%20coussin%20d%26rsquo%3Bair
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 1981-11-26
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Aerotrains (Rail Transport)
- Rolling and Suspension Components (Railroad)
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- mixed levitation 1, record 6, English, mixed%20levitation
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Aérotrains (Transport par rail)
- Roulement et suspension (Chemins de fer)
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- sustentation mixte 1, record 6, French, sustentation%20mixte
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Sustentation assurée à la fois par un coussin d’air et un coussin magnétique. Ce système est expérimenté à Palerme. 1, record 6, French, - sustentation%20mixte
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 1976-06-19
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Air Transport
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- lift air cushion 1, record 7, English, lift%20air%20cushion
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Transport aérien
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- coussin d'air de sustentation
1, record 7, French, coussin%20d%27air%20de%20sustentation
masculine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
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