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CAPTEUR ACOUSTIQUE [1 record]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2018-12-17
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Scientific Instruments
- Acoustics (Physics)
- Sonar and Underwater Detection (Military)
- Remote Sensing
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- acoustic sensor
1, record 1, English, acoustic%20sensor
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- acoustic sensing device 2, record 1, English, acoustic%20sensing%20device
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
An active or passive sensor which detects acoustic waves as opposed to electromagnetic radiation. 3, record 1, English, - acoustic%20sensor
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
There is increasing interest in the maritime community in high-precision nowcasting of ocean fronts, eddies and current shears. Important application areas could be: piloting of large transport ships, fisheries and fish farming, sea floor operations and autonomous underwater vehicles, acoustic sensors and acoustic communication. 4, record 1, English, - acoustic%20sensor
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Instruments scientifiques
- Acoustique (Physique)
- Sonar et détection sous-marine (Militaire)
- Télédétection
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- capteur acoustique
1, record 1, French, capteur%20acoustique
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Capteur actif ou passif qui détecte des ondes acoustiques, par opposition au rayonnement électromagnétique. 2, record 1, French, - capteur%20acoustique
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
La sonde mesurera, à l’aide de six instruments, leur température, la pression atmosphérique, les vents et même leur conductivité, car il n’est pas exclu que des orages éclatent. À cet effet, un capteur acoustique pourrait permettre d’entendre pour la première fois le tonnerre sur une autre planète que la Terre. 3, record 1, French, - capteur%20acoustique
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Instrumentos científicos
- Acústica (Física)
- Dispositivo sonar y detección submarina (Militar)
- Teledetección
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- sensor acústico
1, record 1, Spanish, sensor%20ac%C3%BAstico
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Los sensores acústicos funcionan bajo el principio del micrófono y tienen capacidades de detección similares a las del oído humano. En nuestro caso, cada sensor acústico es capaz de determinar la dirección de la cual proviene un sonido en un espacio bidimensional. 1, record 1, Spanish, - sensor%20ac%C3%BAstico
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