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MESURE CONTACT [8 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2012-03-21
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Metrology and Units of Measure
- Scientific Measurements and Analyses
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- method of measurement without contact 1, record 1, English, method%20of%20measurement%20without%20contact
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A method of measurement in which the sensor is not put in contact with the object whose properties are being meaured. 1, record 1, English, - method%20of%20measurement%20without%20contact
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Example : Optical or radiation pyrometry 1, record 1, English, - method%20of%20measurement%20without%20contact
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Unités de mesure et métrologie
- Mesures et analyse (Sciences)
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- méthode de mesure sans contact
1, record 1, French, m%C3%A9thode%20de%20mesure%20sans%20contact
proposal, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- méthode de mesurage sans contact 2, record 1, French, m%C3%A9thode%20de%20mesurage%20sans%20contact
feminine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Méthode de mesurage qui ne met pas le capteur en contact avec l'objet dont les caractéristiques sont mesurées. 2, record 1, French, - m%C3%A9thode%20de%20mesure%20sans%20contact
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Exemple : Pyrométrie lumineuse ou à radiation. 2, record 1, French, - m%C3%A9thode%20de%20mesure%20sans%20contact
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
méthode de mesurage sans contact : recommandation internationale de la Troisième Conférence Internationale de Métrologie Légale, 1968. 1, record 1, French, - m%C3%A9thode%20de%20mesure%20sans%20contact
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - external organization data 2002-02-27
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Metrology and Units of Measure
- Atomic Physics
- Compartment - Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- non-contact type measuring system
1, record 2, English, non%2Dcontact%20type%20measuring%20system
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
... linear measuring instruments having any of the following characteristics: (i) non-contact type measuring systems with a resolution equal to or less (better) than 0.2 µm within a measuring range up to 0.2 mm ... 1, record 2, English, - non%2Dcontact%20type%20measuring%20system
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Regulation cited: Nuclear Non-Proliferation Import and Export Control Regulations. 2, record 2, English, - non%2Dcontact%20type%20measuring%20system
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Unités de mesure et métrologie
- Physique atomique
- Tiroir - Commission canadienne de sûreté nucléaire
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- système de mesure de type sans contact
1, record 2, French, syst%C3%A8me%20de%20mesure%20de%20type%20sans%20contact
masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
[...] instruments de mesure linéaire ayant l'une quelconque des caractéristiques suivantes : (i) systèmes de mesure de type sans contact ayant une résolution égale ou inférieure à (meilleure que) 0,2 µm à l'intérieur d'une gamme de mesures pouvant atteindre 0,2 mm [...] 1, record 2, French, - syst%C3%A8me%20de%20mesure%20de%20type%20sans%20contact
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Règlement cité : Règlement sur le contrôle de l'importation et de l'exportation aux fins de la non-prolifération nucléaire. 2, record 2, French, - syst%C3%A8me%20de%20mesure%20de%20type%20sans%20contact
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2000-04-01
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Flight Instruments and Equipment (Aeroindustry)
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- contact pressure equipment
1, record 3, English, contact%20pressure%20equipment
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Instruments et équipement de bord (Constructions aéronautiques)
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- équipement de mesure de la pression de contact
1, record 3, French, %C3%A9quipement%20de%20mesure%20de%20la%20pression%20de%20contact
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 1998-10-28
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Metrology and Units of Measure
- Scientific Measurements and Analyses
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- contact method of measurement 1, record 4, English, contact%20method%20of%20measurement
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
- contact measurement method 2, record 4, English, contact%20measurement%20method
proposal
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A method of measurement in which the sensor is in direct physical contact with the object whose characteristic quantity is being measured. 1, record 4, English, - contact%20method%20of%20measurement
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Example : Measurement of a diameter with slide calipers. 1, record 4, English, - contact%20method%20of%20measurement
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Unités de mesure et métrologie
- Mesures et analyse (Sciences)
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- méthode de mesurage par contact
1, record 4, French, m%C3%A9thode%20de%20mesurage%20par%20contact
feminine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
- méthode de mesure par contact 2, record 4, French, m%C3%A9thode%20de%20mesure%20par%20contact
proposal, feminine noun
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Méthode de mesurage qui met le capteur en contact matériel direct avec l'objet dont la grandeur le caractérisant est mesurée. 1, record 4, French, - m%C3%A9thode%20de%20mesurage%20par%20contact
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Exemple : Mesurage d'un diamètre avec un pied à coulisse. 1, record 4, French, - m%C3%A9thode%20de%20mesurage%20par%20contact
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 2 OBS
méthode de mesurage par contact : recommandation internationale de la Troisième Conférence Internationale de Métrologie Légale, 1968. 2, record 4, French, - m%C3%A9thode%20de%20mesurage%20par%20contact
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 1995-02-27
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Metrology and Units of Measure
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- noncontact measuring 1, record 5, English, noncontact%20measuring
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Contact & Noncontact measuring. Optima is a basic three-axis noncontact measurement device that illuminates parts with a shadowless, high-intensity fiber-optic ring of light. 1, record 5, English, - noncontact%20measuring
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Unités de mesure et métrologie
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- mesure sans contact
1, record 5, French, mesure%20sans%20contact
proposal, masculine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Mesure d'épaisseur sans contact. Équipé d'un objectif spécial, ce microscope d'Andilog mesure, par réflexion d'image, l'épaisseur d'un revêtement déposé sur tout substrat. 2, record 5, French, - mesure%20sans%20contact
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 1994-03-25
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Applications of Automation
- Machine-Tooling (Metallurgy)
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- measuring without contact
1, record 6, English, measuring%20without%20contact
correct
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Automatisation et applications
- Usinage (Métallurgie)
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- mesure sans contact
1, record 6, French, mesure%20sans%20contact
feminine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 1994-03-25
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Applications of Automation
- Machine-Tooling (Metallurgy)
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- measuring with contact
1, record 7, English, measuring%20with%20contact
correct
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Automatisation et applications
- Usinage (Métallurgie)
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- mesure à contact
1, record 7, French, mesure%20%C3%A0%20contact
feminine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record 8 - internal organization data 1986-02-27
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- Climate-Control Equipment (Motor Vehicles)
- Servicing and Maintenance (Motor Vehicles and Bicycles)
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- dwell tachometer
1, record 8, English, dwell%20tachometer
correct
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
Record 8, Synonyms, English
Record 8, Textual support, English
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 CONT
If you have a pair of insulated spark-plugwire pliers and a dwell tachometer, you can do a cylinder power balance test. 1, record 8, English, - dwell%20tachometer
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Système de conditionnement de l'air (Véhicules automobiles)
- Entretien et réparation (Véhicules automobiles et bicyclettes)
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- appareil de mesure de l'angle de contact et tachymètre
1, record 8, French, appareil%20de%20mesure%20de%20l%27angle%20de%20contact%20et%20tachym%C3%A8tre
proposal, masculine noun
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
Record 8, Synonyms, French
- appareil de mesure de l'angle de contact et compte-tours 1, record 8, French, appareil%20de%20mesure%20de%20l%27angle%20de%20contact%20et%20compte%2Dtours
proposal, masculine noun
- contrôleur d’angle de came et tachymètre 1, record 8, French, contr%C3%B4leur%20d%26rsquo%3Bangle%20de%20came%20et%20tachym%C3%A8tre
proposal, masculine noun
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
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