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MNF [3 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2024-04-19
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Fluid Mechanics and Hydraulics (Physics)
- Simulation (Cybernetic Systems)
- Mathematics
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- computational fluid dynamics
1, record 1, English, computational%20fluid%20dynamics
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
- CFD 2, record 1, English, CFD
correct
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
... the process of mathematically predicting physical fluid flow by solving the governing equations using computational power. 3, record 1, English, - computational%20fluid%20dynamics
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Mécanique des fluides et hydraulique (Physique)
- Simulation (Systèmes cybernétiques)
- Mathématiques
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- dynamique des fluides numérique
1, record 1, French, dynamique%20des%20fluides%20num%C3%A9rique
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- dynamique numérique des fluides 2, record 1, French, dynamique%20num%C3%A9rique%20des%20fluides
correct, feminine noun
- DNF 2, record 1, French, DNF
correct, feminine noun
- DNF 2, record 1, French, DNF
- mécanique des fluides numérique 3, record 1, French, m%C3%A9canique%20des%20fluides%20num%C3%A9rique
correct, feminine noun
- MFN 4, record 1, French, MFN
correct, feminine noun
- CFD 5, record 1, French, CFD
correct, feminine noun
- MFN 4, record 1, French, MFN
- mécanique numérique des fluides 6, record 1, French, m%C3%A9canique%20num%C3%A9rique%20des%20fluides
correct, feminine noun
- MNF 6, record 1, French, MNF
correct, feminine noun
- MNF 6, record 1, French, MNF
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
La mécanique des fluides numérique (MFN), plus souvent désignée par le terme anglais «computational fluid dynamics» («CFD»), consiste à étudier les mouvements d’un fluide, ou leurs effets, par la résolution numérique des équations régissant le fluide. 4, record 1, French, - dynamique%20des%20fluides%20num%C3%A9rique
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
mécanique des fluides numérique : désignation publiée au Journal officiel de la République française le 21 décembre 2013. 7, record 1, French, - dynamique%20des%20fluides%20num%C3%A9rique
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
CFD : L’abréviation «CFD» provient de l’anglais «computational fluid dynamics». 7, record 1, French, - dynamique%20des%20fluides%20num%C3%A9rique
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Mecánica de fluidos e hidráulica (Física)
- Simulación (Sistemas cibernéticos)
- Matemáticas
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- dinámica de fluidos computacional
1, record 1, Spanish, din%C3%A1mica%20de%20fluidos%20computacional
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
- CFD 1, record 1, Spanish, CFD
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
CFD: Las siglas "CFD" provienen de la designación en inglés "computational fluid dynamics". 2, record 1, Spanish, - din%C3%A1mica%20de%20fluidos%20computacional
Record 2 - internal organization data 2012-09-17
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Military Organization
- Combined Forces (Military)
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- multinational force
1, record 2, English, multinational%20force
correct, NATO, standardized
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
- MNF 2, record 2, English, MNF
correct, NATO
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- combined force 3, record 2, English, combined%20force
correct, NATO
- interallied force 4, record 2, English, interallied%20force
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A force composed of elements of two or more nations. 3, record 2, English, - multinational%20force
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
multinational force: term and definition standardized by NATO. 5, record 2, English, - multinational%20force
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Organisation militaire
- Interarmées
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- force multinationale
1, record 2, French, force%20multinationale
correct, feminine noun, NATO, standardized
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
- MNF 2, record 2, French, MNF
correct, feminine noun, NATO
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- force interalliée 3, record 2, French, force%20interalli%C3%A9e
feminine noun
- IAF 3, record 2, French, IAF
feminine noun
- IAF 3, record 2, French, IAF
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Force composée d’éléments de plusieurs pays. 4, record 2, French, - force%20multinationale
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
force multinationale : terme et définition normalisés par l’OTAN. 5, record 2, French, - force%20multinationale
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Organización militar
- Fuerzas conjuntas (Militar)
Record 2, Main entry term, Spanish
- fuerza combinada
1, record 2, Spanish, fuerza%20combinada
feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 2, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Fuerza militar compuesta por elementos de dos o más países aliados. 1, record 2, Spanish, - fuerza%20combinada
Record 3 - internal organization data 2012-01-05
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Metrology and Units of Measure
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- gigagram
1, record 3, English, gigagram
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
- Gg 2, record 3, English, Gg
correct
Record 3, Synonyms, English
- million of kilograms 3, record 3, English, million%20of%20kilograms
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A unit of mass equal to 1,000,000,000 grams. 1, record 3, English, - gigagram
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Unités de mesure et métrologie
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- gigagramme
1, record 3, French, gigagramme
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
- Gg 1, record 3, French, Gg
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Synonyms, French
- million de kilogrammes 2, record 3, French, million%20de%20kilogrammes
correct, masculine noun
- mégakilogramme 3, record 3, French, m%C3%A9gakilogramme
avoid, see observation, masculine noun
- Mkg 3, record 3, French, Mkg
avoid, see observation, masculine noun
- Mkg 3, record 3, French, Mkg
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Un gigagramme (Gg) équivaut à un milliard de grammes soit un million de kilogrammes ou mille tonnes. 1, record 3, French, - gigagramme
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
L'association de deux préfixes par unité n’ est pas autorisé. Exemples : Dire : picoFarad(pF) et non millinanofarad(mnF), micronewton-mètre(mNm) et non millinewton-millimètre(mNewton), gigagramme(Gg) et non mégakilogramme(Mkg). 4, record 3, French, - gigagramme
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
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