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ANEMOMETRE ROTATION [1 record]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2010-03-11
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Weather Stations and Meteorological Instruments and Equipment
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- rotation anemometer
1, record 1, English, rotation%20anemometer
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A type of anemometer in which the rotation of an element serves to measure the wind speed ... 2, record 1, English, - rotation%20anemometer
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The rotation anemometer consist of a windmill, or propeller, or three or more semiconical cups attached to an electric generator. The electric current produced is proportional to the wind speed 3, record 1, English, - rotation%20anemometer
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
... rotation anemometers are divided into two classes: those in which the axis of rotation is horizontal, as exemplified by the windmill anemometer; and those in which the axis is vertical, such as the cup anemometer. 2, record 1, English, - rotation%20anemometer
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Stations, instruments et équipements météorologiques
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- anémomètre à rotation
1, record 1, French, an%C3%A9mom%C3%A8tre%20%C3%A0%20rotation
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
L'anémomètre à rotation calcule la vitesse moyenne du vent après quelques minutes de rotation. Les donnés sont maintenant enregistrées et compilées sur un ordinateur. 2, record 1, French, - an%C3%A9mom%C3%A8tre%20%C3%A0%20rotation
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 CONT
1873 - Robinson apporte une modification à l'anémomètre à rotation. Il ajoute l'utilisation de 3 ou 4 coupoles hémisphériques à un moulinet. C'est davantage ce type d'anémomètre qui est encore utilisé de nos jours. 3, record 1, French, - an%C3%A9mom%C3%A8tre%20%C3%A0%20rotation
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 3 CONT
Anémomètre à rotation. Les types les plus connus sont les anémomètres à coupelles de Papillon et Robinson, l'anémomètre à ailettes obliques de Jules Richard et l'anémomètre à gouttières d'Ailleret construit par la compagnie des compteurs. 4, record 1, French, - an%C3%A9mom%C3%A8tre%20%C3%A0%20rotation
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
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