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CAPTEUR BALAYAGE [2 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2022-03-10
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Space Exploration Equipment and Tools
- Spacecraft
- Astrophysics and Cosmography
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- star scanner
1, record 1, English, star%20scanner
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Star scanners are star trackers fixed to the side of a spinning spacecraft ... The aperture of the camera is a small slit, and as the spacecraft spins the slit can scan a view of [the] star field around the spacecraft. 2, record 1, English, - star%20scanner
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Équipement et outillage d'exploration spatiale
- Engins spatiaux
- Astrophysique et cosmographie
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- capteur à balayage
1, record 1, French, capteur%20%C3%A0%20balayage
masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2001-10-11
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Applications of Electronics
- Demolition (Military)
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- scanning sensor
1, record 2, English, scanning%20sensor
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Equipped with scanning and confirming sensors, this tele-operated system vastly improved mine detection in mine-clearing operations. 1, record 2, English, - scanning%20sensor
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Applications de l'électronique
- Destruction (Militaire)
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- capteur à balayage
1, record 2, French, capteur%20%C3%A0%20balayage
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
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