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ASCENSION DROITE [6 records]

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Alphabetical list of terms

Record 1 2017-11-29

English

Subject field(s)
  • Mathematical Geography
  • Remote Sensing
DEF

The angular distance measured from the vernal equinox, positive to the east, along the celestial equator to the ascending node.

OBS

Typically denoted by a capital omega.

OBS

Used to discriminate between orbital planes.

OBS

right ascension of ascending node: term and definition provided by the Canadian Hydrographic Service.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Géographie mathématique
  • Télédétection
DEF

Distance angulaire, mesurée suivant l'équateur céleste, entre le point équinoxial (positive vers l'est) et le nœud ascendant.

OBS

Elle est de manière caractéristique représentée par la lettre majuscule oméga et utilisée pour distinguer les plans des orbites.

Spanish

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Record 2 2016-02-26

English

Subject field(s)
  • Practical Astronomy
  • Astronomy
DEF

the arc of the celestial equator between the vernal equinox and the point where the hour circle through the given body intersects the equator reckoned eastward commonly in terms of the corresponding interval of sidereal time in hours, minutes, and seconds.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Astronomie pratique
  • Astronomie
DEF

arc compté selon l'équateur dans le sens direct [vers l'Est] entre le point équinoxial et le pied du méridien céleste passant par cet astre.

CONT

(...) l'ascension droite d'un astre se mesure en heures, minutes et secondes.

Spanish

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Record 3 2007-02-13

English

Subject field(s)
  • Launching and Space Maneuvering
OBS

satellite right ascension: term officially approved by the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO).

French

Domaine(s)
  • Lancement et manœuvres dans l'espace
OBS

ascension droite du satellite : terme uniformisé par l'Organisation de l'aviation civile internationale (OACI).

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Lanzamiento y maniobras en el espacio
OBS

ascensión recta del satélite: término aceptado oficialmente por la Organización de Aviación Civil Internacional (OACI).

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Record 4 1991-04-23

English

Subject field(s)
  • Hydrology and Hydrography

French

Domaine(s)
  • Hydrologie et hydrographie
DEF

Angle dièdre formé par le plan méridien du point vernal et celui de la direction de l'astre.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Hidrología e hidrografía
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Record 5 1976-06-19

English

Subject field(s)
  • Water Transport

French

Domaine(s)
  • Transport par eau
OBS

cotter 299 30/5/4 navigation

Spanish

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Record 6 1976-06-19

English

Subject field(s)
  • Air Transport

French

Domaine(s)
  • Transport aérien

Spanish

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