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TUNNEL AERODYNAMIQUE [6 records]
Record 1 - external organization data 2021-03-18
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Compartment – Nomenclature 4.0
- Museums and Heritage (General)
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- wind tunnel
1, record 1, English, wind%20tunnel
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
wind tunnel: an item in the "Mechanical Tools and Equipment" class of the "Tools and Equipment for Science and Technology" category. 2, record 1, English, - wind%20tunnel
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Tiroir – Nomenclature 4.0
- Muséologie et patrimoine (Généralités)
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- tunnel aérodynamique
1, record 1, French, tunnel%20a%C3%A9rodynamique
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
tunnel aérodynamique : objet de la classe «Outils et équipement mécaniques» de la catégorie «Outillage et équipement pour les sciences et la technologie». 2, record 1, French, - tunnel%20a%C3%A9rodynamique
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2014-12-18
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Engineering Tests and Reliability
- Aeronautical Engineering and Maintenance
- Motor Vehicles and Bicycles
- Tools and Equipment (Textile Industries)
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- wind tunnel
1, record 2, English, wind%20tunnel
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- windtunnel 2, record 2, English, windtunnel
correct
- wind-tunnel 3, record 2, English, wind%2Dtunnel
correct
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A tube-like structure where wind is produced usually by a large fan to flow over the test object. 4, record 2, English, - wind%20tunnel
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The object is connected to instruments that measure and record aerodynamic forces that act upon it. 5, record 2, English, - wind%20tunnel
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Fiabilité, contrôle et essais (Ingénierie)
- Aérotechnique et maintenance
- Véhicules automobiles et bicyclettes
- Outillage et équipement (Industries du textile)
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- tunnel aérodynamique
1, record 2, French, tunnel%20a%C3%A9rodynamique
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- soufflerie 2, record 2, French, soufflerie
correct, feminine noun
- soufflerie aérodynamique 3, record 2, French, soufflerie%20a%C3%A9rodynamique
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Installation permettant d’étudier les mouvements fluides autour d’un matériel qui doit être soumis à de grandes vitesses. 3, record 2, French, - tunnel%20a%C3%A9rodynamique
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
[...] en introduisant le profil d’une aile dans un tunnel aérodynamique(soufflerie où l'on peut mesurer avec précision les paramètres de résistance et sustentation, ainsi que la vitesse de l'air et l'angle d’incidence), on peut obtenir une série d’informations qui permettent d’établir des courbes, lesquelles nous donnent le rendement du profil pour chaque angle d’incidence. 4, record 2, French, - tunnel%20a%C3%A9rodynamique
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Fiabilidad y ensayos (Ingeniería)
- Ingeniería aeronáutica y mantenimiento
- Vehículos automotores y bicicletas
- Herramientas y equipo (Industrias textiles)
Record 2, Main entry term, Spanish
- túnel aerodinámico
1, record 2, Spanish, t%C3%BAnel%20aerodin%C3%A1mico
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 2, Synonyms, Spanish
- túnel de viento 2, record 2, Spanish, t%C3%BAnel%20de%20viento
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Instalación para ensayar y determinar las características aerodinámicas de los aviones o de maquetas de los mismos, sometiéndolos a una corriente de aire que permite reproducir las condiciones del vuelo. 3, record 2, Spanish, - t%C3%BAnel%20aerodin%C3%A1mico
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 PHR
Túnel aerodinámico subsónico. 3, record 2, Spanish, - t%C3%BAnel%20aerodin%C3%A1mico
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 PHR
Túnel de viento atmosférico. 2, record 2, Spanish, - t%C3%BAnel%20aerodin%C3%A1mico
Record 3 - internal organization data 2008-09-09
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Aerodynamics and Theory of Gases
- Wind Energy
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- constant-velocity test
1, record 3, English, constant%2Dvelocity%20test
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A wind turbine test in which a steady airflow is maintained either in a wind tunnel or by moving the wind turbine relative to the ground. 1, record 3, English, - constant%2Dvelocity%20test
Record 3, Key term(s)
- constant velocity test
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Théorie des gaz et aérodynamique
- Énergie éolienne
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- essai à vitesse constante
1, record 3, French, essai%20%C3%A0%20vitesse%20constante
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Test réalisé sur les éoliennes, qui consiste à envoyer un flux d’air constant à travers un tunnel aérodynamique ou à déplacer l'éolienne par rapport au sol. 1, record 3, French, - essai%20%C3%A0%20vitesse%20constante
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 1994-12-05
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Types of Concrete
- Tunnels, Overpasses and Bridges
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- pressure relief duct
1, record 4, English, pressure%20relief%20duct
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The Channel Tunnel comprises 3 parallel tubes - two running tunnels... - one service tunnel... The service tunnel is connected to the running tunnels every 375 m by way of a pair of pedestrian cross passages... Moreover, the running tunnels are connected directly by 2.00 m internal diameter pressure relief ducts. Their role is purely aerodynamic. 1, record 4, English, - pressure%20relief%20duct
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Sortes de béton
- Tunnels, viaducs et ponts
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- rameau de pistonnement
1, record 4, French, rameau%20de%20pistonnement
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
La liaison fixe sous la Manche comporte :-deux tunnels ferroviaires [...]-un tunnel de service [...]-une paire de rameaux de communication tous les 375 m qui relient le tunnel de service aux deux tunnels ferroviaires [...]-des rameaux de pistonnement de 2, 00 m de diamètre qui relient les deux tunnels ferroviaires. Leur rôle est purement aérodynamique. 1, record 4, French, - rameau%20de%20pistonnement
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 1994-12-05
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Types of Concrete
- Tunnels, Overpasses and Bridges
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- cross passage
1, record 5, English, cross%20passage
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The Channel Tunnel comprises 3 parallel tubes - two running tunnels... - one service tunnel... The service tunnel is connected to the running tunnels every 375 m by way of a pair of pedestrian cross passages...Moreover, the running tunnels are connected directly by 2.00 m internal diameter pressure relief ducts. Their role is purely aerodynamic. 1, record 5, English, - cross%20passage
Record 5, Key term(s)
- pedestrian cross passage
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Sortes de béton
- Tunnels, viaducs et ponts
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- rameau de communication
1, record 5, French, rameau%20de%20communication
correct, masculine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
La liaison fixe sous la Manche comporte :-deux tunnels ferroviaires [...]-un tunnel de service [...]-une paire de rameaux de communication tous les 375 m qui relient le tunnel de service aux deux tunnels ferroviaires [...]-des rameaux de pistonnement de 2, 00 m de diamètre qui relient les deux tunnels ferroviaires. Leur rôle est purement aérodynamique. 1, record 5, French, - rameau%20de%20communication
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 1986-06-12
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Civil Engineering
- Fluid Mechanics and Hydraulics (Physics)
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- water tunnel
1, record 6, English, water%20tunnel
correct
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
In hydraulic laboratories, a device similar to a wind tunnel, but using water for the working fluid. 2, record 6, English, - water%20tunnel
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Génie civil
- Mécanique des fluides et hydraulique (Physique)
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- tunnel hydrodynamique
1, record 6, French, tunnel%20hydrodynamique
correct, masculine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Dispositif semblable à un tunnel aérodynamique, mais employant de l'eau comme fluide actif. Il est utilisé pour l'étude de la dynamique des écoulements autour des corps ou dans des équipements hydrauliques. 1, record 6, French, - tunnel%20hydrodynamique
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
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