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PASSIF EXTERIEUR [11 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2004-06-08
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Spacecraft
- Space Exploration Equipment and Tools
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- multi-layer insulation thermal blanket system
1, record 1, English, multi%2Dlayer%20insulation%20thermal%20blanket%20system
correct, officially approved
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- SMRS multi-layer insulation thermal blanket system 2, record 1, English, SMRS%20multi%2Dlayer%20insulation%20thermal%20blanket%20system
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The SRMS [Shuttle Remote Manipulator System] is covered over its entire length with a multi-layer insulation thermal blanket system, which provides passive thermal control. This material consists of alternate layers of godized Kapton, Dacron scrim cloth and a Beta cloth outer covering. In extreme cold conditions, thermostatically controlled electric heaters (resistance elements) attached to critical mechanical and electronic hardware can be powered on to maintain a stable operating temperature. 3, record 1, English, - multi%2Dlayer%20insulation%20thermal%20blanket%20system
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
multi-layer insulation thermal blanket system: term officially approved by the International Space Station official approval Group (ISSOAG). 2, record 1, English, - multi%2Dlayer%20insulation%20thermal%20blanket%20system
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Engins spatiaux
- Équipement et outillage d'exploration spatiale
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- système de protection thermique multicouches
1, record 1, French, syst%C3%A8me%20de%20protection%20thermique%20multicouches
proposal, masculine noun, officially approved
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- système de protection thermique du SMRS 1, record 1, French, syst%C3%A8me%20de%20protection%20thermique%20du%20SMRS
proposal, masculine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Le SRMS [Shuttle Remote Manipulator System] est entièrement recouvert d’un système de protection thermique constitué de couches multiples servant de contrôle thermique passif. Ce matériau consiste en une alternance de couches de Kapton formé(godized Kapton), de canevas de Dacron et de revêtement extérieur Bêta. Dans des conditions de froid extrême, des radiateurs électriques thermostatés(éléments de résistance) fixés aux éléments mécaniques et électroniques vitaux peuvent être activés afin de maintenir une température de fonctionnement stable. 2, record 1, French, - syst%C3%A8me%20de%20protection%20thermique%20multicouches
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
système de protection thermique multicouches : terme uniformisé par le Groupe de travail de la terminologie de la Station spatiale internationale (GTTSSI). 1, record 1, French, - syst%C3%A8me%20de%20protection%20thermique%20multicouches
Record 1, Key term(s)
- système de protection thermique multi-couches
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2003-12-08
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Space Exploration Equipment and Tools
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- Dacron scrim cloth
1, record 2, English, Dacron%20scrim%20cloth
correct, officially approved
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The SRMS [Shuttle Remote Manipulator System] is covered over its entire length with a multi-layer insulation thermal blanket system, which provides passive thermal control. This material consists of alternate layers of godized Kapton, Dacron scrim cloth and a Beta cloth outer covering. In extreme cold conditions, thermostatically controlled electric heaters (resistance elements) attached to critical mechanical and electronic hardware can be powered on to maintain a stable operating temperature. 2, record 2, English, - Dacron%20scrim%20cloth
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Dacron scrim cloth: term officially approved by the International Space Station official approval Group (ISSOAG). 3, record 2, English, - Dacron%20scrim%20cloth
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Équipement et outillage d'exploration spatiale
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- canevas de Dacron
1, record 2, French, canevas%20de%20Dacron
correct, masculine noun, officially approved
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Le SRMS [Shuttle Remote Manipulator System] est entièrement recouvert d’un système de protection thermique constitué de couches multiples servant de contrôle thermique passif. Ce matériau consiste en une alternance de couches de Kapton formé(godized Kapton), de canevas de Dacron et de revêtement extérieur Bêta. Dans des conditions de froid extrême, des radiateurs électriques thermostatés(éléments de résistance) fixés aux éléments mécaniques et électroniques vitaux peuvent être activés afin de maintenir une température de fonctionnement stable. 1, record 2, French, - canevas%20de%20Dacron
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
canevas de Dacron : terme uniformisé par le Groupe de travail de la terminologie de la Station spatiale internationale (GTTSSI). 2, record 2, French, - canevas%20de%20Dacron
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2003-10-08
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Spacecraft
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- passive thermal control
1, record 3, English, passive%20thermal%20control
correct, officially approved
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
- SRMS passive thermal control 2, record 3, English, SRMS%20passive%20thermal%20control
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The SRMS [Shuttle Remote Manipulator System] is covered over its entire length with a multi-layer insulation thermal blanket system, which provides passive thermal control. This material consists of alternate layers of godized Kapton, Dacron scrim cloth and a Beta cloth outer covering. In extreme cold conditions, thermostatically controlled electric heaters (resistance elements) attached to critical mechanical and electronic hardware can be powered on to maintain a stable operating temperature. 3, record 3, English, - passive%20thermal%20control
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
passive thermal control: term officially approved by the International Space Station official approval Group (ISSOAG). 2, record 3, English, - passive%20thermal%20control
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Engins spatiaux
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- thermorégulation passive
1, record 3, French, thermor%C3%A9gulation%20passive
proposal, feminine noun, officially approved
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
- thermorégulation passive du SRMS 2, record 3, French, thermor%C3%A9gulation%20passive%20du%20SRMS
feminine noun
- contrôle thermique passif 3, record 3, French, contr%C3%B4le%20thermique%20passif
masculine noun
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Le SRMS [Shuttle Remote Manipulator System] est entièrement recouvert d’un système de protection thermique constitué de couches multiples servant de contrôle thermique passif. Ce matériau consiste en une alternance de couches de Kapton formé(godized Kapton), de canevas de Dacron et de revêtement extérieur Bêta. Dans des conditions de froid extrême, des radiateurs électriques thermostatés(éléments de résistance) fixés aux éléments mécaniques et électroniques vitaux peuvent être activés afin de maintenir une température de fonctionnement stable. 3, record 3, French, - thermor%C3%A9gulation%20passive
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
thermorégulation passive : terme uniformisé par le Groupe de travail de la terminologie de la Station spatiale internationale (GTTSSI). 2, record 3, French, - thermor%C3%A9gulation%20passive
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2003-06-17
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Space Exploration Equipment and Tools
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- beta cloth outer covering
1, record 4, English, beta%20cloth%20outer%20covering
correct, officially approved
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The SRMS [Shuttle Remote Manipulator System] is covered over its entire length with a multi-layer insulation thermal blanket system, which provides passive thermal control. This material consists of alternate layers of godized Kapton, Dacron scrim cloth and a Beta cloth outer covering. 2, record 4, English, - beta%20cloth%20outer%20covering
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
beta cloth outer covering: term officially approved by the International Space Station official approval Group (ISSOAG). 3, record 4, English, - beta%20cloth%20outer%20covering
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Équipement et outillage d'exploration spatiale
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- revêtement extérieur bêta
1, record 4, French, rev%C3%AAtement%20ext%C3%A9rieur%20b%C3%AAta
correct, masculine noun, officially approved
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Le SRMS [Shuttle Remote Manipulator System] est entièrement recouvert d’un système de protection thermique constitué de couches multiples servant de contrôle thermique passif. Ce matériau consiste en une alternance de couches de Kapton formé(godized Kapton), de canevas de Dacron et de revêtement extérieur bêta. 1, record 4, French, - rev%C3%AAtement%20ext%C3%A9rieur%20b%C3%AAta
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
revêtement extérieur bêta : terme uniformisé par le Groupe de travail de la terminologie de la Station spatiale internationale (GTTSSI). 2, record 4, French, - rev%C3%AAtement%20ext%C3%A9rieur%20b%C3%AAta
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 2003-03-22
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Foreign Trade
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- external obligations 1, record 5, English, external%20obligations
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Commerce extérieur
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- passif extérieur
1, record 5, French, passif%20ext%C3%A9rieur
masculine noun
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 2002-07-12
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Space Exploration Equipment and Tools
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- godized Kapton
1, record 6, English, godized%20Kapton
correct, officially approved
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The SRMS [Shuttle Remote Manipulation System] is covered over its entire length with a multi-layer insulation thermal blanket system, which provides passive thermal control. This material consists of alternate layers of godized Kapton, Dacron scrim cloth and a Beta cloth outer covering. In extreme cold conditions, thermostatically controlled electric heaters (resistance elements) attached to critical mechanical and electronic hardware can be powered on to maintain a stable operating temperature. 2, record 6, English, - godized%20Kapton
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
godized Kapton: term officially approved by the International Space Station official approval Group (ISSOAG). 3, record 6, English, - godized%20Kapton
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Équipement et outillage d'exploration spatiale
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- Kapton formé
1, record 6, French, Kapton%20form%C3%A9
correct, masculine noun, officially approved
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Le SRMS [Shuttle Remote Manipulation System] est entièrement recouvert d’un système de protection thermique constitué de couches multiples servant de contrôle thermique passif. Ce matériau consiste en une alternance de couches de Kapton formé(godized Kapton), de canevas de Dacron et de revêtement extérieur Bêta. Dans des conditions de froid extrême, des radiateurs électriques thermostatés(éléments de résistance) fixés aux éléments mécaniques et électroniques vitaux peuvent être activés afin de maintenir une température de fonctionnement stable. 2, record 6, French, - Kapton%20form%C3%A9
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Kapton formé : terme uniformisé par le Groupe de travail de la terminologie de la Station spatiale internationale (GTTSSI). 3, record 6, French, - Kapton%20form%C3%A9
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 2002-07-12
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Spacecraft
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- thermostatically controlled electric heater
1, record 7, English, thermostatically%20controlled%20electric%20heater
correct, officially approved
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The SRMS [Shuttle Remote Manipulator System] is covered over its entire length with a multi-layer insulation thermal blanket system which provides passive thermal control. This material consists of alternate layers of godized Kapton, Dacron scrim cloth and a Beta cloth outer covering. In extreme cold conditions, thermostatically controlled electric heaters (resistance elements) attached to critical mechanical and electronic hardware can be powered on to maintain a stable operating temperature. 2, record 7, English, - thermostatically%20controlled%20electric%20heater
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
thermostatically controlled electric heater: term officially approved by the International Space Station official approval Group (ISSOAG). 3, record 7, English, - thermostatically%20controlled%20electric%20heater
Record 7, Key term(s)
- thermostatically-controlled electric heater
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Engins spatiaux
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- radiateur électrique à thermostat
1, record 7, French, radiateur%20%C3%A9lectrique%20%C3%A0%20thermostat
proposal, masculine noun, officially approved
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
- radiateur électrique thermostaté 2, record 7, French, radiateur%20%C3%A9lectrique%20thermostat%C3%A9
masculine noun
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Le SRMS [Shuttle Remote Manipulator System] est entièrement recouvert d’un système de protection thermique constitué de couches multiples servant de contrôle thermique passif. Ce matériau consiste en une alternance de couches de Kapton formé(godized Kapton), de canevas de Dacron et de revêtement extérieur Bêta. Dans des conditions de froid extrême, des radiateurs électriques thermostatés(éléments de résistance) fixés aux éléments mécaniques et électroniques vitaux peuvent être activés afin de maintenir une température de fonctionnement stable. 2, record 7, French, - radiateur%20%C3%A9lectrique%20%C3%A0%20thermostat
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
radiateur électrique à thermostat : terme uniformisé par le Groupe de travail de la terminologie de la Station spatiale internationale (GTTSSI). 3, record 7, French, - radiateur%20%C3%A9lectrique%20%C3%A0%20thermostat
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record 8 - internal organization data 1985-12-13
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- Electronic Devices
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- passive component
1, record 8, English, passive%20component
correct
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
Record 8, Synonyms, English
Record 8, Textual support, English
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A nonpowered component generally presenting some loss (expressed in dB) to a system. 2, record 8, English, - passive%20component
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 2 DEF
A device which is basically static in operation, i.e., it is ordinarily incapable of amplification or oscillation and usually requires non power for its characteristic operation. Examples: conventional resistor, capacitor, inductor, diode, rectifier, fuse. 3, record 8, English, - passive%20component
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Dispositifs électroniques
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- composant passif
1, record 8, French, composant%20passif
correct, masculine noun
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
Record 8, Synonyms, French
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Un composant électronique est dit passif lorsqu'il ne nécessite pas d’apport extérieur d’énergie; c'est le cas des résistances, selfs, condensateurs, etc., et actif dans le cas contraire(tubes électroniques, transistors, circuits intégrés, etc.). 2, record 8, French, - composant%20passif
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
Record 9 - internal organization data 1981-04-24
Record 9, English
Record 9, Subject field(s)
- Management Operations (General)
Record 9, Main entry term, English
- dynamic-spender
1, record 9, English, dynamic%2Dspender
correct
Record 9, Abbreviations, English
Record 9, Synonyms, English
Record 9, Textual support, English
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The Dynamic-Spender has assumed one of the promotable-now postures that is representative of the Dynamic manager who has run out of gas. He has reached the stage at which all the authority he can delegate developmentally has been delegated. Assuming that the complexity of his job has not changed significantly, and that his resources have remained relatively constant, he must sooner or later arrive at a point where he has done as much as he can for his group. (...) He must move - upward, laterally, or out - or he will simply resolve his dissonance in a most undesirable way - by becoming a Passive-Spender. 1, record 9, English, - dynamic%2Dspender
Record 9, French
Record 9, Domaine(s)
- Opérations de la gestion (Généralités)
Record 9, Main entry term, French
- dépensier dynamique 1, record 9, French, d%C3%A9pensier%20dynamique
Record 9, Abbreviations, French
Record 9, Synonyms, French
Record 9, Textual support, French
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Le dépensier dynamique est dans la situation du manager dynamique qui a une panne de carburant. Il a atteint le niveau où toute l'autorité qu'il peut déléguer utilement a été transmise. Supposant que la complexité de son poste n’ a pas changé de façon sensible et que ses ressources sont restées relativement constantes, il doit tôt ou tard arriver à un point où il a fait tout ce qui était possible pour son groupe.(...) Il doit s’élever latéralement ou vers l'extérieur, ou il résoudra tout simplement son inconfort d’une façon tout à fait indésirable, en devenant un dépensier passif. 1, record 9, French, - d%C3%A9pensier%20dynamique
Record 9, Spanish
Record 9, Textual support, Spanish
Record 10 - internal organization data 1981-04-23
Record 10, English
Record 10, Subject field(s)
- Management Operations (General)
Record 10, Main entry term, English
- active system
1, record 10, English, active%20system
correct
Record 10, Abbreviations, English
Record 10, Synonyms, English
Record 10, Textual support, English
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The system that motivates us to act upon the world in quest of satisfaction of five categories of needs. It causes us to act in specific ways in relation to external environments that are in harmony with the contents of the Passive system. 1, record 10, English, - active%20system
Record 10, French
Record 10, Domaine(s)
- Opérations de la gestion (Généralités)
Record 10, Main entry term, French
- système actif 1, record 10, French, syst%C3%A8me%20actif
Record 10, Abbreviations, French
Record 10, Synonyms, French
Record 10, Textual support, French
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Système qui nous incite à agir sur notre monde extérieur en quête de la satisfaction de cinq catégories de besoins. Il nous conduit à agir de façon spécifique en relation avec les environnements extérieurs qui sont en harmonie avec les contenus de notre système passif. 1, record 10, French, - syst%C3%A8me%20actif
Record 10, Spanish
Record 10, Textual support, Spanish
Record 11 - internal organization data 1976-06-19
Record 11, English
Record 11, Subject field(s)
- Financial Accounting
Record 11, Main entry term, English
- clearing liabilities 1, record 11, English, clearing%20liabilities
Record 11, Abbreviations, English
Record 11, Synonyms, English
Record 11, Textual support, English
Record 11, French
Record 11, Domaine(s)
- Comptabilité générale
Record 11, Main entry term, French
- passif de compensation
1, record 11, French, passif%20de%20compensation
masculine noun
Record 11, Abbreviations, French
Record 11, Synonyms, French
Record 11, Textual support, French
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 OBS
une baisse de... pour le passif de compensation. Article sur le Commerce extérieur-juillet 1954 1, record 11, French, - passif%20de%20compensation
Record 11, Spanish
Record 11, Textual support, Spanish
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