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PERTE TRANSMISSION [2 records]

Record 1 2016-12-07

English

Subject field(s)
  • Audio Technology
  • Telecommunications Transmission
DEF

In communication, transmission loss (frequently abbreviated "loss") is a general term used to denote a decrease in power in transmission from one point to another.

CONT

Transmission loss is usually expressed in decibels.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Électroacoustique
  • Transmission (Télécommunications)
DEF

Diminution [...] généralement exprimée en décibels, de la puissance du signal quand il passe de l'entrée à la sortie d'un transducteur. [Définition normalisée par l'AFNOR et reproduite avec son autorisation].

OBS

perte de transmission : terme normalisé par l'AFNOR.

Key term(s)
  • TL

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Electroacústica
  • Transmisión (Telecomunicaciones)
DEF

Disminución del nivel de presión acústica entre dos lugares designados en un sistema de transmisión de sonido, estando uno de los lugares frecuentemente en la distancia de referencia de la fuente.

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Record 2 2012-10-15

English

Subject field(s)
  • Transport of Oil and Natural Gas
  • Long-Distance Pipelines
DEF

The amount of gas lost in a pipeline or a gas distribution system.

CONT

Gas transmission systems also suffer from distribution losses due to small leakages.

OBS

Line losses may result from leaks, venting, or other physical and operational circumstances.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Transport du pétrole et du gaz naturel
  • Canalisations à grande distance
OBS

pertes en ligne; pertes de transport : termes rarement utilisés au singulier (perte en ligne; perte de transport).

Key term(s)
  • perte en ligne
  • perte de transport
  • perte de distribution
  • perte de transmission
  • pertes de transmission

Spanish

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