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ASSERVISSEMENT [11 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2010-07-07
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Braking Systems (Motor Vehicles and Bicycles)
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- power-assist 1, record 1, English, power%2Dassist
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- power-assistance 1, record 1, English, power%2Dassistance
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
(U.S.): Use of a device installed in a hydraulic (brake) system that reduces (pedal) effort. 1, record 1, English, - power%2Dassist
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Freins (Véhicules automobiles et bicyclettes)
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- assistance
1, record 1, French, assistance
feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- asservissement 1, record 1, French, asservissement
masculine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Système de commande destiné à diminuer considérablement l'effort du conducteur en matière de freinage ou de braquage des roues directrices. 1, record 1, French, - assistance
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
L'imprécision de la direction est le reproche le plus courant formulé contre la P... il est donc intéressant de voir si l'assistance résout le problème. 1, record 1, French, - assistance
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2007-11-27
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Control Instrumentation (Mechanical Components)
- Applications of Automation
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- automatic control
1, record 2, English, automatic%20control
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- automatic regulation 1, record 2, English, automatic%20regulation
correct
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Control in which regulating and switching operations are performed automatically in response to predetermined conditions. 2, record 2, English, - automatic%20control
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Dispositifs de commande (Composants mécaniques)
- Automatisation et applications
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- autocommande
1, record 2, French, autocommande
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- asservissement 2, record 2, French, asservissement
correct, masculine noun
- régulation automatique 3, record 2, French, r%C3%A9gulation%20automatique
correct, feminine noun
- automatisme 4, record 2, French, automatisme
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Fonctionnement sans intervention humaine. 4, record 2, French, - autocommande
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Dispositivos de mando (Componentes mecánicos)
- Automatización y aplicaciones
Record 2, Main entry term, Spanish
- control automático
1, record 2, Spanish, control%20autom%C3%A1tico
masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 2, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2007-10-11
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Aircraft Maneuvers
- Flight Instruments and Equipment (Aeroindustry)
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- actuation
1, record 3, English, actuation
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Instrumentation and sensors on-board the aircraft allow complete characterization of the flight dynamics. ... Various modes of actuation can be implemented to improve roll, pitch, and yaw response, minimize induced drag, and provide numerous levels of redundancy. 2, record 3, English, - actuation
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Manœuvres d'aéronefs
- Instruments et équipement de bord (Constructions aéronautiques)
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- asservissement
1, record 3, French, asservissement
correct, masculine noun, officially approved
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
asservissement : terme uniformisé par le Comité d'uniformisation de la terminologie aéronautique (CUTA) - Maintenance. 2, record 3, French, - asservissement
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2006-10-31
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Sociology (General)
- Sociology of Human Relations
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- bondage
1, record 4, English, bondage
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A state of subjection to a force, power, or influence. 1, record 4, English, - bondage
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Sociologie (Généralités)
- Sociologie des relations humaines
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- asservissement
1, record 4, French, asservissement
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Action d'asservir ou état de ce qui est asservi. 2, record 4, French, - asservissement
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Tenir des hommes dans l'asservissement, sous la contrainte, le joug, la tyrannie de quelqu'un. 2, record 4, French, - asservissement
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 2001-09-18
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Flight Instruments and Equipment (Aeroindustry)
- Aircraft Piloting and Navigation
- Navigation Instruments
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- slaving device 1, record 5, English, slaving%20device
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
slaving: The use of a torquer to maintain the orientation of the spin axis relative to an external reference, such as a pendulum or magnetic compass. 2, record 5, English, - slaving%20device
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Instruments et équipement de bord (Constructions aéronautiques)
- Pilotage et navigation aérienne
- Instruments de navigation
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- asservissement
1, record 5, French, asservissement
correct, masculine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
[...] gyroscope flottant. 2) Équipements annexes : Le carter [...] est «surveillé» par un asservissement constitué de capteurs angulaires [...], commandant un moteur couple exerçant un couple de rappel [...] autour de l'axe X, proportionnel à l'angle de rotation [...]. 1, record 5, French, - asservissement
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 2001-06-21
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Flight Instruments and Equipment (Aeroindustry)
- Aircraft Piloting and Navigation
- Navigation Instruments
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- slaving
1, record 6, English, slaving
correct
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The use of a torquer to maintain the orientation of the spin axis relative to an external reference, such as a pendulum or magnetic compass. 2, record 6, English, - slaving
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The free gyro ... can be converted to a directional reference by remounting its case with the spin axis horizontal and the indicator axis vertical. The indicator will then give the airplane's heading. Gyro drift is countered by slaving the instrument to the Earth's magnetic field, via either a separate magnetic compass or a flux valve device. 3, record 6, English, - slaving
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Instruments et équipement de bord (Constructions aéronautiques)
- Pilotage et navigation aérienne
- Instruments de navigation
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- asservissement
1, record 6, French, asservissement
correct, masculine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Action de mettre un mécanisme sous la dépendance d'un organe régulateur qui, actionné par des appareils commandés, réagit sur le circuit de commande en vue d'imposer à l'ensemble certaines conditions. 2, record 6, French, - asservissement
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Sur les petits appareils comme le Cessna 182RG, le pilote règle le conservateur de cap pour qu'il coïncide avec le compas avant le décollage, et le réajuste périodiquement pendant le vol pour être sûr qu'il reste synchronisé avec le compas. Le conservateur de cap dérive parce qu'il est basé sur un gyroscope, sujet avec le temps à la précession. En règle générale, le conservateur de cap ne doit pas dériver de plus de 3 degrés toutes les 15 minutes. Les appareils plus importants sont équipés de conservateurs de cap asservis qui maintiennent l'instrument correctement aligné avec le compas. 3, record 6, French, - asservissement
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 1996-05-06
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Video Technology
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- control command 1, record 7, English, control%20command
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
multimedia 2, record 7, English, - control%20command
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Vidéotechnique
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- asservissement
1, record 7, French, asservissement
masculine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record 8 - internal organization data 1992-10-01
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- Astronautics
- Spacecraft
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- control
1, record 8, English, control
correct
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
Record 8, Synonyms, English
Record 8, Textual support, English
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Astronautique
- Engins spatiaux
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- contrôle
1, record 8, French, contr%C3%B4le
correct, masculine noun
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
Record 8, Synonyms, French
- commande 1, record 8, French, commande
correct, feminine noun
- asservissement 1, record 8, French, asservissement
correct, masculine noun
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 OBS
contrôle (observation d'une grandeur ou d'un phénomène) 1, record 8, French, - contr%C3%B4le
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 2 OBS
commande (envoi d'ordres exécutables) 1, record 8, French, - contr%C3%B4le
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 3 OBS
asservissement (réglage d'une grandeur par une autre) 1, record 8, French, - contr%C3%B4le
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
Record 9 - internal organization data 1991-02-06
Record 9, English
Record 9, Subject field(s)
- Applications of Automation
Record 9, Main entry term, English
- servoing 1, record 9, English, servoing
Record 9, Abbreviations, English
Record 9, Synonyms, English
Record 9, Textual support, English
Record 9, French
Record 9, Domaine(s)
- Automatisation et applications
Record 9, Main entry term, French
- asservissement
1, record 9, French, asservissement
masculine noun
Record 9, Abbreviations, French
Record 9, Synonyms, French
Record 9, Textual support, French
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Dispositif de commande et de contrôle des variations d'amplitude d'une grandeur physique par détection de l'information concernant la différence entre la valeur réelle de la grandeur à contrôler et sa valeur désirée. 1, record 9, French, - asservissement
Record 9, Spanish
Record 9, Textual support, Spanish
Record 10 - internal organization data 1981-01-07
Record 10, English
Record 10, Subject field(s)
- Audio Technology
Record 10, Main entry term, English
- feedback control
1, record 10, English, feedback%20control
correct
Record 10, Abbreviations, English
Record 10, Synonyms, English
- motional feedback 2, record 10, English, motional%20feedback
correct
- MFB 3, record 10, English, MFB
correct
- MFB 3, record 10, English, MFB
Record 10, Textual support, English
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A type of system control obtained when a portion of the output signal is operated upon and fed back to the input in order to obtain a desired effect. 4, record 10, English, - feedback%20control
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 OBS
"Motional feedback" and "MFB" refer specifically to a type of loudspeaker system developed by Philips. 5, record 10, English, - feedback%20control
Record 10, Key term(s)
- motional feedback control
Record 10, French
Record 10, Domaine(s)
- Électroacoustique
Record 10, Main entry term, French
- asservissement
1, record 10, French, asservissement
correct
Record 10, Abbreviations, French
Record 10, Synonyms, French
Record 10, Textual support, French
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Se dit d'une enceinte acoustique close équipée d'un haut-parleur de grave spécial ayant un capteur sensible aux mouvements de sa membrane. Le capteur renvoie à l'entrée de l'amplificateur de puissance, les signaux produits afin qu'ils soient comparés et corrigés électroniquement. L'asservissement permet de réduire le taux de distorsion, d'abaisser la fréquence de résonance, etc. 1, record 10, French, - asservissement
Record 10, Spanish
Record 10, Textual support, Spanish
Record 11 - internal organization data 1975-03-11
Record 11, English
Record 11, Subject field(s)
- Television (Radioelectricity)
Record 11, Main entry term, English
- slaving 1, record 11, English, slaving
Record 11, Abbreviations, English
Record 11, Synonyms, English
Record 11, French
Record 11, Domaine(s)
- Télévision (Radioélectricité)
Record 11, Main entry term, French
- asservissement 1, record 11, French, asservissement
Record 11, Abbreviations, French
Record 11, Synonyms, French
Record 11, Textual support, French
Record 11, Spanish
Record 11, Textual support, Spanish
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