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PRECESSION [45 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2023-06-01
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Physics
- Mechanical Components
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- real precession
1, record 1, English, real%20precession
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Precession resulting from an applied torque such as friction and dynamic imbalance. 1, record 1, English, - real%20precession
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Physique
- Composants mécaniques
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- précession vraie
1, record 1, French, pr%C3%A9cession%20vraie
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Física
- Componentes mecánicos
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- precesión verdadera
1, record 1, Spanish, precesi%C3%B3n%20verdadera
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
- deriva verdadera 1, record 1, Spanish, deriva%20verdadera
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Precesión que aparece como consecuencia de la aplicación de un par de fuerzas, tal como el rozamiento o el desequilibrio dinámico. 1, record 1, Spanish, - precesi%C3%B3n%20verdadera
Record 2 - internal organization data 2015-10-23
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- General Mechanics (Physics)
- Flight Instruments and Equipment (Aeroindustry)
- Launching and Space Maneuvering
- Helicopters (Military)
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- precessional motion
1, record 2, English, precessional%20motion
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- precession 2, record 2, English, precession
correct
- precessional movement 3, record 2, English, precessional%20movement
correct
- gyroscopic precession 4, record 2, English, gyroscopic%20precession
correct
- precession of the gyroscope 5, record 2, English, precession%20of%20the%20gyroscope
correct
- gyro precession 6, record 2, English, gyro%20precession
correct
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The tendency of a rotating body, when a force is applied perpendicular to its plane of rotation, to turn in the direction of its rotation 90 degrees to its axis and take up a new plane of rotation parallel to the applied force. 7, record 2, English, - precessional%20motion
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Gyroscopic precession ... When force is applied to a gyro, the device reacts as if the force had been applied at a point 90 degrees from the point of actual application, in the direction of rotation. Precession affects propellers, which act like gyros, and gyro instruments. Its principle effect is on the heading indicator, which tends to drift over time. 8, record 2, English, - precessional%20motion
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 CONT
A gyroscope will not only resist being moved out of its vertical position, it will also generate force as it attempts to travel in large, circular patterns. These patterns are most easily seen with a spinning top. As the top begins losing its energy, it never simply spirals straight down in the same direction that it was originally spinning. As it destabilizes, it will always begin slowly rotating or precessing in a slow, even circle that is in the opposite direction to its normal spinning motion. These circular patterns are known as "precessional" motions, and they are another aspect of a gyroscope's movement that will occur either in air or in a vacuum and can be used to overcome gravity. 9, record 2, English, - precessional%20motion
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 3 CONT
If an airplane changes suddenly from a nose up to a nose down position, as is the case during the take-off roll in a tail wheel airplane, the airplane will yaw sharply to the left as the pilot shoves the wheel forward to raise the tail. The application of right rudder compensates for the precession tendency. 7, record 2, English, - precessional%20motion
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Mécanique générale (Physique)
- Instruments et équipement de bord (Constructions aéronautiques)
- Lancement et manœuvres dans l'espace
- Hélicoptères (Militaire)
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- précession
1, record 2, French, pr%C3%A9cession
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- mouvement de précession 2, record 2, French, mouvement%20de%20pr%C3%A9cession
correct, masculine noun
- précession gyroscopique 3, record 2, French, pr%C3%A9cession%20gyroscopique
correct, feminine noun
- précession du gyroscope 4, record 2, French, pr%C3%A9cession%20du%20gyroscope
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Tendance qu'a un corps en rotation, sur lequel on applique une force perpendiculairement à son axe de rotation, de tourner 90 degrés par rapport à son axe de rotation, dans le même sens que la rotation, pour finir sur un nouveau plan de rotation parallèle à la force appliquée. 5, record 2, French, - pr%C3%A9cession
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Si l'on applique un couple à un gyroscope en rotation, couple appliqué sur un axe différent de son axe de rotation, il réagit à ce couple de manière à amener son axe de rotation parallèle à celui du couple appliqué, et ceci par le plus court chemin. Ce mouvement est dit «mouvement de précession» lorsqu'il est provoqué volontairement, et «dérive» lorsqu'il est dû à un élément perturbateur. 6, record 2, French, - pr%C3%A9cession
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 CONT
Mouvement de précession stable d'un gyroscope. 7, record 2, French, - pr%C3%A9cession
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
L'usage fait donner des appellations différentes à cette composante de rotation instantanée [...] : lorsqu'elle est due à un phénomène déterministe et connu, on l'appelle «précession gyroscopique»; lorsqu'elle est due à un phénomène aléatoire, ou bien que l'on ne maîtrise pas, on l'appelle «dérive gyroscopique». 8, record 2, French, - pr%C3%A9cession
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
précession; précession gyroscopique : termes d'usage obligatoire au Bureau de la traduction du Canada. 9, record 2, French, - pr%C3%A9cession
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 PHR
Précession astronomique, précession de déplacement, précession instrumentale, précession mécanique. 10, record 2, French, - pr%C3%A9cession
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Mecánica general (Física)
- Instrumentos y equipo de vuelo (Industria aeronáutica)
- Lanzamiento y maniobras en el espacio
- Helicópteros (Militar)
Record 2, Main entry term, Spanish
- precesión
1, record 2, Spanish, precesi%C3%B3n
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 2, Synonyms, Spanish
- precesión giroscópica 2, record 2, Spanish, precesi%C3%B3n%20girosc%C3%B3pica
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Movimiento cónico de rotación, en torno de una posición media, que toma en el espacio el eje de los cuerpos que giran sobre sí mismos con movimiento giroscópico. 1, record 2, Spanish, - precesi%C3%B3n
Record 3 - internal organization data 2012-07-05
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Scientific Instruments
- Scientific Measurements and Analyses
- Geological Research and Exploration
- Geophysics
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- spinner magnetometer
1, record 3, English, spinner%20magnetometer
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
- rock generator 2, record 3, English, rock%20generator
correct
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
An instrument for measuring remanent magnetization (RM) of rock specimens in studies of the magnetic properties of rocks. 3, record 3, English, - spinner%20magnetometer
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Instruments scientifiques
- Mesures et analyse (Sciences)
- Recherches et prospections géologiques
- Géophysique
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- magnétomètre à précession
1, record 3, French, magn%C3%A9tom%C3%A8tre%20%C3%A0%20pr%C3%A9cession
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Les magnétomètres à précession [sont des] instruments de mesure du [magnétisme rémanent] des roches [...] Cette technique consiste à faire tourner à l'aide d'un rotor le spécimen en face d'une ou de deux bobines. Comme on veut connaître l'intensité et la direction de magnétisation, en mesurant l'intensité suivant les 3 axes, il faut obtenir un voltage de référence du rotor. 1, record 3, French, - magn%C3%A9tom%C3%A8tre%20%C3%A0%20pr%C3%A9cession
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2012-06-21
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Measuring Instruments (Engineering)
- Measurements of Magnetism
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- nuclear resonance magnetometer
1, record 4, English, nuclear%20resonance%20magnetometer
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
- nuclear magnetometer 1, record 4, English, nuclear%20magnetometer
correct
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
An instrument that measures the Earth's magnetic field, depending on the magnetic moment of the atom. 1, record 4, English, - nuclear%20resonance%20magnetometer
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Instruments de mesure (Ingénierie)
- Mesures de grandeurs magnétiques
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- magnétomètre à précession nucléaire
1, record 4, French, magn%C3%A9tom%C3%A8tre%20%C3%A0%20pr%C3%A9cession%20nucl%C3%A9aire
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Cet instrument est basé sur le phénomène de résonance magnétique nucléaire. 1, record 4, French, - magn%C3%A9tom%C3%A8tre%20%C3%A0%20pr%C3%A9cession%20nucl%C3%A9aire
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 2012-05-24
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Astrophysics and Cosmography
- Planets
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- precession
1, record 5, English, precession
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The wobbling of the axis of the earth, making the pole describe a circle as the planet spins. 1, record 5, English, - precession
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Astrophysique et cosmographie
- Planètes
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- précession
1, record 5, French, pr%C3%A9cession
correct, feminine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Mouvement conique très lent, effectué par l'axe de rotation terrestre autour d'une position moyenne correspondant à une direction normale au plan de l'écliptique. 1, record 5, French, - pr%C3%A9cession
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Astrofísica y cosmografía
- Planetas
Record 5, Main entry term, Spanish
- precesión
1, record 5, Spanish, precesi%C3%B3n
correct, feminine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 5, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Movimiento rotatorio, en el sentido retrógrado, del eje de la Tierra, que describe alrededor del polo de la eclíptica un círculo de 46º 54' en 25 790 años. 1, record 5, Spanish, - precesi%C3%B3n
Record 6 - internal organization data 2011-04-12
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Weapon Systems
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- precession
1, record 6, English, precession
correct, NATO, standardized
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
- wobbling 2, record 6, English, wobbling
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
precession: term standardized by NATO. 3, record 6, English, - precession
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Systèmes d'armes
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- précession
1, record 6, French, pr%C3%A9cession
correct, feminine noun, NATO, standardized, officially approved
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Mouvement que prend l'axe d'un projectile autour de la tangente à sa trajectoire pendant le trajet du projectile dans l'air. 2, record 6, French, - pr%C3%A9cession
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
précession : terme normalisé par l'OTAN. 3, record 6, French, - pr%C3%A9cession
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 2 OBS
précession : terme et définition uniformisés par le Groupe de travail de terminologie de l'Artillerie royale canadienne et par le Comité de terminologie française du Conseil de doctrine et de tactique de l'Armée de terre. 3, record 6, French, - pr%C3%A9cession
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Sistemas de armas
Record 6, Main entry term, Spanish
- precesión
1, record 6, Spanish, precesi%C3%B3n
correct, feminine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 6, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 2007-05-02
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Magnetic Resonance Imaging
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- free induction decay
1, record 7, English, free%20induction%20decay
correct
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
- FID 2, record 7, English, FID
correct
Record 7, Synonyms, English
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A signal induced by the RF [radio frequency] excitation of the nuclear spins, and that decreases exponentially without external influence at a characteristic time constant T2 [star]. 3, record 7, English, - free%20induction%20decay
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Imagerie par résonance magnétique
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- signal de précession libre
1, record 7, French, signal%20de%20pr%C3%A9cession%20libre
correct, masculine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
- signal FID 2, record 7, French, signal%20FID
masculine noun
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Les protons, qui précessent en phase pendant la durée de l'impulsion de radiofréquence, précessent librement dès que celle-ci cesse. Ils se déphasent rapidement et le signal induit recueilli par l'antenne décroît, lui aussi rapidement : c'est le signal de précession libre [...] 3, record 7, French, - signal%20de%20pr%C3%A9cession%20libre
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record 8 - internal organization data 2007-04-05
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- Flight Instruments and Equipment (Aeroindustry)
- Aircraft Piloting and Navigation
- Navigation Instruments
- Launching and Space Maneuvering
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- precession command
1, record 8, English, precession%20command
correct
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
Record 8, Synonyms, English
Record 8, Textual support, English
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 CONT
[The] Precession/Nutation Card ... provides the digital logic for spin sectoring, precession commands, active nutation control and engine mode selection. The spin sectoring portion receives a sun-centered pulse from the PAS and an input from the spacecraft clock. With this information available, the spin period is divided into 128 parts. The current sector status (position) is maintained and updated throughout each spin cycle. This logic information on the spin status is interfaced with both the precession command logic and active nutation control logic. In the precession logic the current sector status is compared with a ground command consisting of three parts: sector ID to start firing a precession thruster, sector ID to stop firing a precession thruster and the number of consecutive spin cycles during which the precession jet will be fired. 2, record 8, English, - precession%20command
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Instruments et équipement de bord (Constructions aéronautiques)
- Pilotage et navigation aérienne
- Instruments de navigation
- Lancement et manœuvres dans l'espace
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- commande de précession
1, record 8, French, commande%20de%20pr%C3%A9cession
correct, feminine noun
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
Record 8, Synonyms, French
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Lorsqu'il est lié par la centrale directement à l'avion, le gyroscope doit être complété par une boucle électronique d'asservissement (boucle gyrométrique) qui fait précessionner son rotor de manière à lui faire suivre les mouvements angulaires de l'avion. La commande de précession est proportionnelle à la vitesse angulaire et constitue donc une mesure de celle-ci. 1, record 8, French, - commande%20de%20pr%C3%A9cession
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
Record 9 - internal organization data 2006-03-01
Record 9, English
Record 9, Subject field(s)
- Aircraft Maneuvers
Record 9, Main entry term, English
- inertial platform drift
1, record 9, English, inertial%20platform%20drift
correct
Record 9, Abbreviations, English
Record 9, Synonyms, English
Record 9, Textual support, English
Record 9, French
Record 9, Domaine(s)
- Manœuvres d'aéronefs
Record 9, Main entry term, French
- précession de la plate-forme inertielle
1, record 9, French, pr%C3%A9cession%20de%20la%20plate%2Dforme%20inertielle
correct, feminine noun, officially approved
Record 9, Abbreviations, French
Record 9, Synonyms, French
Record 9, Textual support, French
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Pluriel : des plateformes, des plates-formes. 2, record 9, French, - pr%C3%A9cession%20de%20la%20plate%2Dforme%20inertielle
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 2 OBS
plateforme (sing.); plateformes (pl.) : Ces graphies, puisées des Rectifications de l'orthographe recommandées par le Conseil supérieur de la langue française, sont attestées dans le Petit Robert (2004). 3, record 9, French, - pr%C3%A9cession%20de%20la%20plate%2Dforme%20inertielle
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 3 OBS
précession de la plate-forme inertielle : terme uniformisé par le Comité d'uniformisation de la terminologie aéronautique (CUTA) - Opérations aériennes. 4, record 9, French, - pr%C3%A9cession%20de%20la%20plate%2Dforme%20inertielle
Record 9, Key term(s)
- précession de la plateforme inertielle
Record 9, Spanish
Record 9, Textual support, Spanish
Record 10 - internal organization data 2005-12-06
Record 10, English
Record 10, Subject field(s)
- The Sun (Astronomy)
- The Moon (Astronomy)
Record 10, Main entry term, English
- lunisolar precession
1, record 10, English, lunisolar%20precession
correct
Record 10, Abbreviations, English
Record 10, Synonyms, English
- equinoctial precession 2, record 10, English, equinoctial%20precession
Record 10, Textual support, English
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The variation of the direction in space is a conical motion, with vertex at the center of mass, around a perpendicular to the plane of the earth's orbit around the sun, in which the earth and the axis of rotation move together with no change in the position of the axis within the earth. This motion is caused by the gravitational attractions of the sun and the moon. The axis describes a sinuous conical surface at an irregularly varying rate; the motion is, therefore, represented as the resultant of a steady progressive motion in a circular cone of angular opening about 47°, called the "lunisolar precession" ... 3, record 10, English, - lunisolar%20precession
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 2 CONT
Equinoctial precession is a circular motion of Earth's rotational axis with respect to the "fixed" stars, also known as lunisolar precession. It is caused by the torque of the Sun and Moon on the Earth's rotational bulge. 2, record 10, English, - lunisolar%20precession
Record 10, French
Record 10, Domaine(s)
- Soleil (Astronomie)
- Lune (Astronomie)
Record 10, Main entry term, French
- précession luni-solaire
1, record 10, French, pr%C3%A9cession%20luni%2Dsolaire
feminine noun
Record 10, Abbreviations, French
Record 10, Synonyms, French
- précession lunisolaire 2, record 10, French, pr%C3%A9cession%20lunisolaire
feminine noun
Record 10, Textual support, French
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 CONT
La précession, due à l'action du Soleil et de la Lune, s'appelle «précession luni-solaire». 1, record 10, French, - pr%C3%A9cession%20luni%2Dsolaire
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 OBS
lunisolaire : Cette graphie, puisée des Rectifications de l'orthographe recommandées par le Conseil supérieur de la langue française, est attestée dans le Petit Robert (2004). 2, record 10, French, - pr%C3%A9cession%20luni%2Dsolaire
Record 10, Spanish
Record 10, Textual support, Spanish
Record 11 - internal organization data 2004-11-09
Record 11, English
Record 11, Subject field(s)
- Scientific Research Equipment
- Space Physics
Record 11, Main entry term, English
- proton-precession magnetometer
1, record 11, English, proton%2Dprecession%20magnetometer
correct
Record 11, Abbreviations, English
Record 11, Synonyms, English
- proton precession magnetometer 2, record 11, English, proton%20precession%20magnetometer
correct
Record 11, Textual support, English
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A type of nuclear resonance magnetometer that accurately measures total magnetic intensity by the use of the precession of protons in a hydrogen-rich liquid about the magnetic field direction. Precession frequency is proportional to field strength. 3, record 11, English, - proton%2Dprecession%20magnetometer
Record 11, French
Record 11, Domaine(s)
- Matériel et équipement (Recherche scientifique)
- Physique spatiale
Record 11, Main entry term, French
- magnétomètre à protons à précession libre
1, record 11, French, magn%C3%A9tom%C3%A8tre%20%C3%A0%20protons%20%C3%A0%20pr%C3%A9cession%20libre
correct, masculine noun
Record 11, Abbreviations, French
Record 11, Synonyms, French
- magnétomètre à précession de protons 2, record 11, French, magn%C3%A9tom%C3%A8tre%20%C3%A0%20pr%C3%A9cession%20de%20protons
correct, masculine noun
Record 11, Textual support, French
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 CONT
[... l'enregistrement continu des variations du champ magnétique terrestre est assuré à l'aide d'un [...] magnétomètre à protons à précession libre spécialement adapté [...]. 3, record 11, French, - magn%C3%A9tom%C3%A8tre%20%C3%A0%20protons%20%C3%A0%20pr%C3%A9cession%20libre
Record 11, Spanish
Record 11, Textual support, Spanish
Record 12 - internal organization data 2002-07-16
Record 12, English
Record 12, Subject field(s)
- General Mechanics (Physics)
- Flight Instruments and Equipment (Aeroindustry)
- Navigation Instruments
Record 12, Main entry term, English
- commanded precession rate
1, record 12, English, commanded%20precession%20rate
correct
Record 12, Abbreviations, English
Record 12, Synonyms, English
Record 12, Textual support, English
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Controlled pendulum. The gyro spinning wheel is running at constant speed. The precession drive, which lies in a plane symmetric with respect to the gimbal is controlled to create a precession rate of the spinning wheel. Measurement of the rotation angle around the horizontal axis perpendicular to the symmetry plane of the gimbal is used to perform the precession control. This control aims to keep the center of gravity of the gimbal assembly over the rotation axis. The commanded precession rate is such that the gyroscopic torque counterbalances the gravity torque and the disturbing torques ... 1, record 12, English, - commanded%20precession%20rate
Record 12, French
Record 12, Domaine(s)
- Mécanique générale (Physique)
- Instruments et équipement de bord (Constructions aéronautiques)
- Instruments de navigation
Record 12, Main entry term, French
- vitesse de précession commandée
1, record 12, French, vitesse%20de%20pr%C3%A9cession%20command%C3%A9e
correct, feminine noun
Record 12, Abbreviations, French
Record 12, Synonyms, French
Record 12, Textual support, French
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Pendule asservi. La toupie gyroscopique est entraînée à vitesse constante. Le moteur de précession qui est dans le plan de symétrie du berceau est commandé pour produire une vitesse de basculement de la toupie. La mesure de l'angle de rotation autour de l'axe horizontal perpendiculaire au plan de symétrie du berceau est utilisée pour réaliser la commande du moteur de précession. Cette commande a pour but de maintenir le centre de gravité de l'ensemble à la verticale de l'axe de rotation horizontal. La vitesse de précession commandée est telle que le couple gyroscopique produit contre-balance le couple de gravité et les couples perturbateurs [...] 1, record 12, French, - vitesse%20de%20pr%C3%A9cession%20command%C3%A9e
Record 12, Spanish
Record 12, Textual support, Spanish
Record 13 - internal organization data 2002-07-16
Record 13, English
Record 13, Subject field(s)
- General Mechanics (Physics)
- Aircraft Piloting and Navigation
- Navigation Instruments
- Flight Instruments and Equipment (Aeroindustry)
Record 13, Main entry term, English
- apparent precession error
1, record 13, English, apparent%20precession%20error
correct
Record 13, Abbreviations, English
Record 13, Synonyms, English
Record 13, Textual support, English
Record number: 13, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Precession error. Frictional forces in the gyros system cause it to precess. This precession causes a creep or drift in the reading on the card, amounting approximately 3 degrees in 15 minutes. The gyro is also subject to apparent precession. Gyroscopic inertia keeps the spinning gyro fixed in space so that, relative to space, it does not move. But the earth rotating underneath it gives it an apparent motion relative to the earth. This causes an apparent drift, or precession, which varies with latitude... Precession error, both mechanical and apparent, must be corrected for at regular intervals of about 15 minutes. 1, record 13, English, - apparent%20precession%20error
Record number: 13, Textual support number: 1 OBS
apparent precession: Apparent change in the direction of the axis of rotation of a spinning body, as a gyroscope, due to rotation of the Earth. 2, record 13, English, - apparent%20precession%20error
Record 13, French
Record 13, Domaine(s)
- Mécanique générale (Physique)
- Pilotage et navigation aérienne
- Instruments de navigation
- Instruments et équipement de bord (Constructions aéronautiques)
Record 13, Main entry term, French
- erreur de précession apparente
1, record 13, French, erreur%20de%20pr%C3%A9cession%20apparente
correct, feminine noun
Record 13, Abbreviations, French
Record 13, Synonyms, French
Record 13, Textual support, French
Record number: 13, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Erreur de précession. Les forces de friction présentes dans le système gyroscopique engendrent la précession. Cette précession occasionne un «glissement» ou une «dérive» d'environ 3 degrés dans la lecture de l'instrument et ce, à toutes les 15 minutes. Le gyroscope est aussi sujet à la précession apparente. L'inertie gyroscopique garde le gyroscope fixe dans l'espace de sorte qu'il ne bouge pas par rapport à l'espace. Cependant, la Terre qui tourne en dessous du gyroscope donne à ce dernier un mouvement apparent par rapport à la Terre. La rotation de la Terre cause une dérive apparente, ou précession, qui varie avec la latitude [...] L'erreur de précession, à la fois mécanique et apparente, doit être corrigée à intervalles réguliers, c.-à-d. toutes les 15 minutes. 1, record 13, French, - erreur%20de%20pr%C3%A9cession%20apparente
Record number: 13, Textual support number: 1 OBS
précession apparente : Déviation apparente de l'axe d'un gyroscope par rapport à la Terre. Elle est due à la rotation terrestre et non pas à une force appliquée au gyroscope. 2, record 13, French, - erreur%20de%20pr%C3%A9cession%20apparente
Record 13, Spanish
Record 13, Textual support, Spanish
Record 14 - internal organization data 2002-07-16
Record 14, English
Record 14, Subject field(s)
- The Earth (Astronomy)
- Geophysics
- General Mechanics (Physics)
Record 14, Main entry term, English
- apparent precession
1, record 14, English, apparent%20precession
correct, NATO, standardized
Record 14, Abbreviations, English
Record 14, Synonyms, English
- apparent wander 2, record 14, English, apparent%20wander
correct, NATO, standardized
- apparent drift 3, record 14, English, apparent%20drift
Record 14, Textual support, English
Record number: 14, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The apparent deflection of the gyro axis, relative to the earth, due to the rotating effect of the earth and not due to any applied force. 4, record 14, English, - apparent%20precession
Record number: 14, Textual support number: 2 DEF
Apparent change in the direction of the axis of rotation of a spinning body, such as a gyroscope, due to rotation of the earth. 5, record 14, English, - apparent%20precession
Record number: 14, Textual support number: 1 OBS
apparent precession; apparent wander: terms and definition standardized by NATO. 6, record 14, English, - apparent%20precession
Record 14, French
Record 14, Domaine(s)
- Terre (Astronomie)
- Géophysique
- Mécanique générale (Physique)
Record 14, Main entry term, French
- précession apparente
1, record 14, French, pr%C3%A9cession%20apparente
correct, feminine noun, NATO, standardized, officially approved
Record 14, Abbreviations, French
Record 14, Synonyms, French
- dérive apparente 2, record 14, French, d%C3%A9rive%20apparente
feminine noun
Record 14, Textual support, French
Record number: 14, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Déviation apparente de l'axe d'un gyroscope par rapport à la terre. Elle est due à la rotation terrestre et non pas à une force appliquée au gyroscope. 3, record 14, French, - pr%C3%A9cession%20apparente
Record number: 14, Textual support number: 1 OBS
précession apparente : terme et définition normalisés par l'OTAN. 4, record 14, French, - pr%C3%A9cession%20apparente
Record number: 14, Textual support number: 2 OBS
précession apparente : terme uniformisé par le Comité d'uniformisation de la terminologie aéronautique (CUTA) - opérations aériennes. 4, record 14, French, - pr%C3%A9cession%20apparente
Record 14, Spanish
Record 14, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Tierra (Astronomía)
- Geofísica
- Mecánica general (Física)
Record 14, Main entry term, Spanish
- precesión aparente
1, record 14, Spanish, precesi%C3%B3n%20aparente
correct, feminine noun
Record 14, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 14, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 14, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 14, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Desviación aparente del eje del giróscopo respecto a la tierra, debido al efecto de la rotación de la tierra y no a causa de alguna fuerza aplicada. 2, record 14, Spanish, - precesi%C3%B3n%20aparente
Record 15 - internal organization data 2002-05-17
Record 15, English
Record 15, Subject field(s)
- Scientific Instruments
- Space Centres
Record 15, Main entry term, English
- Overhauser proton-precession magnetometer
1, record 15, English, Overhauser%20proton%2Dprecession%20magnetometer
correct
Record 15, Abbreviations, English
Record 15, Synonyms, English
Record 15, Textual support, English
Record number: 15, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The Overhauser Proton-Precession Magnetometer provides magnetic field scalar values with an absolute measurement error of less than 0,5 nT. 2, record 15, English, - Overhauser%20proton%2Dprecession%20magnetometer
Record 15, Key term(s)
- Overhauser proton precession magnetometer
Record 15, French
Record 15, Domaine(s)
- Instruments scientifiques
- Centres spatiaux
Record 15, Main entry term, French
- magnétomètre Overhauser à précession de protons
1, record 15, French, magn%C3%A9tom%C3%A8tre%20Overhauser%20%C3%A0%20pr%C3%A9cession%20de%20protons
correct, masculine noun
Record 15, Abbreviations, French
Record 15, Synonyms, French
Record 15, Textual support, French
Record number: 15, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Un des quatre instruments du projet de satellite Orsted (Danemark). 1, record 15, French, - magn%C3%A9tom%C3%A8tre%20Overhauser%20%C3%A0%20pr%C3%A9cession%20de%20protons
Record number: 15, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Pour mesures scalaires du champ magnétique. 1, record 15, French, - magn%C3%A9tom%C3%A8tre%20Overhauser%20%C3%A0%20pr%C3%A9cession%20de%20protons
Record 15, Spanish
Record 15, Textual support, Spanish
Record 16 - internal organization data 2002-02-28
Record 16, English
Record 16, Subject field(s)
- Physics
Record 16, Main entry term, English
- induced precession
1, record 16, English, induced%20precession
correct, NATO, standardized
Record 16, Abbreviations, English
Record 16, Synonyms, English
Record 16, Textual support, English
Record number: 16, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A precession resulting from a torque, deliberately applied to a gyro. 1, record 16, English, - induced%20precession
Record number: 16, Textual support number: 1 OBS
induced precession: term and definition standardized by NATO. 2, record 16, English, - induced%20precession
Record 16, French
Record 16, Domaine(s)
- Physique
Record 16, Main entry term, French
- précession induite
1, record 16, French, pr%C3%A9cession%20induite
correct, feminine noun, NATO, standardized
Record 16, Abbreviations, French
Record 16, Synonyms, French
Record 16, Textual support, French
Record number: 16, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Précession résultant d'un couple appliqué intentionnellement à un gyroscope. 1, record 16, French, - pr%C3%A9cession%20induite
Record number: 16, Textual support number: 1 OBS
précession induite : terme et définition normalisés par l'OTAN. 2, record 16, French, - pr%C3%A9cession%20induite
Record 16, Spanish
Record 16, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Física
Record 16, Main entry term, Spanish
- precesión inducida
1, record 16, Spanish, precesi%C3%B3n%20inducida
correct
Record 16, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 16, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 16, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 16, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Precesión debida a un par, aplicado deliberadamente a un giróscopo. 1, record 16, Spanish, - precesi%C3%B3n%20inducida
Record 17 - internal organization data 2001-11-15
Record 17, English
Record 17, Subject field(s)
- General Mechanics (Physics)
- Aircraft Piloting and Navigation
- Navigation Instruments
- Flight Instruments and Equipment (Aeroindustry)
Record 17, Main entry term, English
- mechanical precession
1, record 17, English, mechanical%20precession
correct
Record 17, Abbreviations, English
Record 17, Synonyms, English
Record 17, Textual support, English
Record number: 17, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Precession error. Frictional forces in the gyro system cause it to precess. This precession causes a creep or drift in the reading on the card, amounting approximately 3 degrees in 15 minutes. The gyro is also subject to apparent precession. Gyroscopic inertia keeps the spinning gyro fixed in space so that, relative to space, it does not move. But the earth rotating underneath it gives it an apparent motion relative to the earth. This causes an apparent drift, or precession, which varies with latitude... Precession error, both mechanical and apparent, must be corrected for at regular intervals of about 15 minutes. 1, record 17, English, - mechanical%20precession
Record 17, French
Record 17, Domaine(s)
- Mécanique générale (Physique)
- Pilotage et navigation aérienne
- Instruments de navigation
- Instruments et équipement de bord (Constructions aéronautiques)
Record 17, Main entry term, French
- précession mécanique
1, record 17, French, pr%C3%A9cession%20m%C3%A9canique
correct, feminine noun
Record 17, Abbreviations, French
Record 17, Synonyms, French
- précession instrumentale 2, record 17, French, pr%C3%A9cession%20instrumentale
correct, feminine noun
Record 17, Textual support, French
Record number: 17, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Erreur de précession. Les forces de friction présentes dans le système gyroscopique engendrent la précession. Cette précession occasionne un «glissement» ou une «dérive» d'environ 3 degrés dans la lecture de l'instrument et ce, à toutes les 15 minutes. Le gyroscope est aussi sujet à la précession apparente. L'inertie gyroscopique garde le gyroscope fixe dans l'espace de sorte qu'il ne bouge pas par rapport à l'espace. Cependant, la terre qui tourne en dessous du gyroscope donne à ce dernier un mouvement apparent par rapport à la terre. La rotation de la terre cause une dérive apparente, ou précession, qui varie avec la latitude [...] L'erreur de précession, à la fois mécanique et apparente, doit être corrigée à intervalles réguliers, c.-à-d. toutes les 15 minutes. 3, record 17, French, - pr%C3%A9cession%20m%C3%A9canique
Record number: 17, Textual support number: 2 CONT
Le compas gyromagnétique a une précession instrumentale Pi = - 1°/h (1 degré/heure vers la droite). 2, record 17, French, - pr%C3%A9cession%20m%C3%A9canique
Record number: 17, Textual support number: 3 CONT
Question 22 [...] Si le compas ne possède pas de dispositif de correction de taux horaire et si le gyro a une précession mécanique nulle, la valeur du cap gyro à 13h30min UTC est : A » Cgy = 249°; B » Cgy = 275,5°; C » Cgy = 254,5°; D » Cgy = 281°. 4, record 17, French, - pr%C3%A9cession%20m%C3%A9canique
Record number: 17, Textual support number: 1 PHR
Précession astronomique, de déplacement. 2, record 17, French, - pr%C3%A9cession%20m%C3%A9canique
Record 17, Spanish
Record 17, Textual support, Spanish
Record 18 - internal organization data 2001-09-10
Record 18, English
Record 18, Subject field(s)
- Gears and Friction Wheels
- Flight Instruments and Equipment (Aeroindustry)
Record 18, Main entry term, English
- gear of the precession drive
1, record 18, English, gear%20of%20the%20precession%20drive
correct
Record 18, Abbreviations, English
Record 18, Synonyms, English
Record 18, Textual support, English
Record number: 18, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Gyroscopic pendulum. Free pendulum. The gyro spinning wheel is running at constant speed. The precession drive, which lies in a plane symmetric with respect to the gimbal is not controlled. When the gimbal becomes free, the gravity torque drives it around the horizontal axis, perpendicular to the symmetry plane, until it falls on the top. This rate of rotation of the gimbal creates a gyroscopic torque that makes the spinner rotate around the precession axis in spite of the friction due to the gear of the precession drive. 1, record 18, English, - gear%20of%20the%20precession%20drive
Record 18, Key term(s)
- precession drive gear
Record 18, French
Record 18, Domaine(s)
- Engrenages et roues de friction
- Instruments et équipement de bord (Constructions aéronautiques)
Record 18, Main entry term, French
- réducteur du moteur de précession
1, record 18, French, r%C3%A9ducteur%20du%20moteur%20de%20pr%C3%A9cession
correct, masculine noun
Record 18, Abbreviations, French
Record 18, Synonyms, French
Record 18, Textual support, French
Record number: 18, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Pendule gyroscopique. Pendule libre. La toupie gyroscopique est entraînée à vitesse constante. Le moteur de précession qui est dans le plan de symétrie du berceau n'est pas commandé. Quand on lâche le berceau, le couple de gravité fait tourner le berceau autour de son axe horizontal perpendiculaire à son plan de symétrie jusqu'à tomber sur la butée. Cette vitesse de rotation induit un couple gyroscopique qui fait basculer la toupie autour de son axe de précession malgré la résistance du réducteur du moteur de précession. 1, record 18, French, - r%C3%A9ducteur%20du%20moteur%20de%20pr%C3%A9cession
Record 18, Spanish
Record 18, Textual support, Spanish
Record 19 - internal organization data 2001-09-10
Record 19, English
Record 19, Subject field(s)
- General Mechanics (Physics)
- Aircraft Piloting and Navigation
- Navigation Instruments
- Flight Instruments and Equipment (Aeroindustry)
Record 19, Main entry term, English
- precession velocity
1, record 19, English, precession%20velocity
correct
Record 19, Abbreviations, English
Record 19, Synonyms, English
- precessional velocity 2, record 19, English, precessional%20velocity
correct
- velocity of precession 2, record 19, English, velocity%20of%20precession
correct
- speed of precession 3, record 19, English, speed%20of%20precession
correct
Record 19, Textual support, English
Record 19, French
Record 19, Domaine(s)
- Mécanique générale (Physique)
- Pilotage et navigation aérienne
- Instruments de navigation
- Instruments et équipement de bord (Constructions aéronautiques)
Record 19, Main entry term, French
- vitesse de précession
1, record 19, French, vitesse%20de%20pr%C3%A9cession
correct, feminine noun
Record 19, Abbreviations, French
Record 19, Synonyms, French
Record 19, Textual support, French
Record number: 19, Textual support number: 1 CONT
On distingue les gyrodynes 1-axe (une seule vitesse cardan commandée par toupie, en précession) dont le couple moteur est directement transmis au satellite par les bâtis et les gyrodynes 2-axes montés sur un double cardan avec vitesses de précession et nutation commandées. Dans ce cas, l'effet d'amplification de couple --le fait qu'un faible couple autour de l'axe de précession produise un fort couple autour de l'axe perpendiculaire-- est moins important car le moteur de précession autour d'un des axes doit surpasser les couples de précession produits par l'autre. Les études menées au DCSD [Département Commande des Systèmes et Dynamique du Vol] portent principalement sur les «grappes» : ensemble de gyrodynes 1-axe commandés simultanément. 2, record 19, French, - vitesse%20de%20pr%C3%A9cession
Record number: 19, Textual support number: 2 CONT
La vitesse d'érection est la vitesse de précession (vitesse de redressement de l'axe du gyroscope) lors d'un écart entre la verticale gyroscopique et la verticale pendulaire. 3, record 19, French, - vitesse%20de%20pr%C3%A9cession
Record 19, Spanish
Record 19, Textual support, Spanish
Record 20 - internal organization data 2001-09-10
Record 20, English
Record 20, Subject field(s)
- General Mechanics (Physics)
- Aircraft Piloting and Navigation
- Navigation Instruments
- Flight Instruments and Equipment (Aeroindustry)
Record 20, Main entry term, English
- precession drive
1, record 20, English, precession%20drive
correct
Record 20, Abbreviations, English
Record 20, Synonyms, English
- precession motor 2, record 20, English, precession%20motor
correct
Record 20, Textual support, English
Record number: 20, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Gyroscopic pendulum. Free pendulum. The gyro spinning wheel is running at constant speed. The precession drive, which lies in a plane symmetric with respect to the gimbal is not controlled. When the gimbal becomes free, the gravity torque drives it around the horizontal axis, perpendicular to the symmetry plane, until it falls on the top. 1, record 20, English, - precession%20drive
Record 20, French
Record 20, Domaine(s)
- Mécanique générale (Physique)
- Pilotage et navigation aérienne
- Instruments de navigation
- Instruments et équipement de bord (Constructions aéronautiques)
Record 20, Main entry term, French
- moteur de précession
1, record 20, French, moteur%20de%20pr%C3%A9cession
correct, masculine noun
Record 20, Abbreviations, French
Record 20, Synonyms, French
Record 20, Textual support, French
Record number: 20, Textual support number: 1 CONT
On distingue les gyrodynes 1-axe (une seule vitesse cardan commandée par toupie, en précession) dont le couple moteur est directement transmis au satellite par les bâtis et les gyrodynes 2-axes montés sur un double cardan avec vitesses de précession et nutation commandées. Dans ce cas, l'effet d'amplification de couple --le fait qu'un faible couple autour de l'axe de précession produise un fort couple autour de l'axe perpendiculaire-- est moins important car le moteur de précession autour d'un des axes doit surpasser les couples de précession produits par l'autre. Les études menées au DCSD [Département Commande des Systèmes et Dynamique du Vol] portent principalement sur les «grappes» : ensemble de gyrodynes 1-axe commandés simultanément. 2, record 20, French, - moteur%20de%20pr%C3%A9cession
Record 20, Spanish
Record 20, Textual support, Spanish
Record 21 - internal organization data 2001-09-10
Record 21, English
Record 21, Subject field(s)
- General Mechanics (Physics)
- Aircraft Piloting and Navigation
- Navigation Instruments
- Flight Instruments and Equipment (Aeroindustry)
Record 21, Main entry term, English
- precession torque
1, record 21, English, precession%20torque
correct
Record 21, Abbreviations, English
Record 21, Synonyms, English
- precessional torque 2, record 21, English, precessional%20torque
correct
Record 21, Textual support, English
Record number: 21, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The angular velocity of the axis of spin of a spinning rigid body, which arises as a result of external torques acting on the body. 2, record 21, English, - precession%20torque
Record number: 21, Textual support number: 1 CONT
As the gyro case is rotated about the input axis, clockwise or counterclockwise, a precession torque will be developed about the output axis that will cause the inner gimbal to exert torque against the torsion bars. The torsion bars provide a restraining torque proportional to the amount of the inner gimbal's displacement. 1, record 21, English, - precession%20torque
Record 21, French
Record 21, Domaine(s)
- Mécanique générale (Physique)
- Pilotage et navigation aérienne
- Instruments de navigation
- Instruments et équipement de bord (Constructions aéronautiques)
Record 21, Main entry term, French
- couple de précession
1, record 21, French, couple%20de%20pr%C3%A9cession
correct, masculine noun
Record 21, Abbreviations, French
Record 21, Synonyms, French
Record 21, Textual support, French
Record number: 21, Textual support number: 1 CONT
On distingue les gyrodynes 1-axe (une seule vitesse cardan commandée par toupie, en précession) dont le couple moteur est directement transmis au satellite par les bâtis et les gyrodynes 2-axes montés sur un double cardan avec vitesses de précession et nutation commandées. Dans ce cas, l'effet d'amplification de couple --le fait qu'un faible couple autour de l'axe de précession produise un fort couple autour de l'axe perpendiculaire-- est moins important car le moteur de précession autour d'un des axes doit surpasser les couples de précession produits par l'autre. Les études menées au DCSD [Département Commande des Systèmes et Dynamique du Vol] portent principalement sur les «grappes» : ensemble de gyrodynes 1-axe commandés simultanément. 2, record 21, French, - couple%20de%20pr%C3%A9cession
Record number: 21, Textual support number: 2 CONT
La plateforme va donc tourner à une vitesse telle que le couple de précession du gyromètre annule le couple appliqué sur son axe de sortie. 3, record 21, French, - couple%20de%20pr%C3%A9cession
Record 21, Spanish
Record 21, Textual support, Spanish
Record 22 - internal organization data 2001-09-04
Record 22, English
Record 22, Subject field(s)
- General Mechanics (Physics)
- Aircraft Piloting and Navigation
- Navigation Instruments
- Flight Instruments and Equipment (Aeroindustry)
Record 22, Main entry term, English
- principle of precession
1, record 22, English, principle%20of%20precession
correct
Record 22, Abbreviations, English
Record 22, Synonyms, English
- gyroscopic precession principle 2, record 22, English, gyroscopic%20precession%20principle
correct
- law of precession 3, record 22, English, law%20of%20precession
correct
Record 22, Textual support, English
Record number: 22, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Gyroscopic Precession Principle: When a force is applied to a spinning gyro, the maximum reaction occurs 90° later in the direction of rotation. 2, record 22, English, - principle%20of%20precession
Record number: 22, Textual support number: 2 CONT
Precision Gyroscope. For demonstration of gyroscopic stabilization, gyrocompass, inertial guidance, principle of precession, etc. Dynamically-balanced, metallic rotor disc is mounted on a gimbal ring with cone bearings. Included are a plastic base with pivot cradle, and a second base with gimbal cradle. Cord included for rotating the rotor disc. With instructions. 4, record 22, English, - principle%20of%20precession
Record 22, Key term(s)
- precession law
- precession principle
Record 22, French
Record 22, Domaine(s)
- Mécanique générale (Physique)
- Pilotage et navigation aérienne
- Instruments de navigation
- Instruments et équipement de bord (Constructions aéronautiques)
Record 22, Main entry term, French
- loi de précession
1, record 22, French, loi%20de%20pr%C3%A9cession
correct, feminine noun
Record 22, Abbreviations, French
Record 22, Synonyms, French
- principe de la précession 2, record 22, French, principe%20de%20la%20pr%C3%A9cession
correct, masculine noun
Record 22, Textual support, French
Record number: 22, Textual support number: 1 CONT
L'indicateur de virage est un gyromètre utilisant la loi de précession d'un gyroscope à un degré de liberté. Il indique le taux et le sens de virage. 1, record 22, French, - loi%20de%20pr%C3%A9cession
Record number: 22, Textual support number: 2 CONT
Principe de la précession. La précession est le mouvement conique, séculaire que décrit l'axe des pôles terrestre. 2, record 22, French, - loi%20de%20pr%C3%A9cession
Record 22, Key term(s)
- loi de précession d’un gyroscope
Record 22, Spanish
Record 22, Textual support, Spanish
Record 23 - internal organization data 2001-08-30
Record 23, English
Record 23, Subject field(s)
- General Mechanics (Physics)
- Aircraft Piloting and Navigation
- Navigation Instruments
- Flight Instruments and Equipment (Aeroindustry)
Record 23, Main entry term, English
- precession angular velocity
1, record 23, English, precession%20angular%20velocity
correct
Record 23, Abbreviations, English
Record 23, Synonyms, English
Record 23, Textual support, English
Record number: 23, Textual support number: 1 CONT
A rapidly spinning top will precess in a direction determined by the torque exerted by its weight. The precession angular velocity is inversely proportional to the spin angular velocity, so that the precession is faster and more pronounced as the top slows down. 2, record 23, English, - precession%20angular%20velocity
Record 23, French
Record 23, Domaine(s)
- Mécanique générale (Physique)
- Pilotage et navigation aérienne
- Instruments de navigation
- Instruments et équipement de bord (Constructions aéronautiques)
Record 23, Main entry term, French
- vitesse angulaire de précession
1, record 23, French, vitesse%20angulaire%20de%20pr%C3%A9cession
correct, feminine noun
Record 23, Abbreviations, French
Record 23, Synonyms, French
Record 23, Textual support, French
Record number: 23, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Rôle du couple gyroscopique : Conformément à la théorie du gyroscope, quand on impose un couple (modéré) d'axe non colinéaire à l'axe de la rotation gyro, le gyro «réagit» en s'imposant une vitesse angulaire de précession telle que le couple gyroscopique créé annule celui imposé. 2, record 23, French, - vitesse%20angulaire%20de%20pr%C3%A9cession
Record number: 23, Textual support number: 2 CONT
Équations de la gyroscopie [...] On appelle force spécifique la différence entre l'accélération d'un véhicule et celle du champ de gravitation. [...] il suffit de mesurer avec un tachymètre la vitesse angulaire de précession pour connaître la composante Z1 de la force spécifique. 3, record 23, French, - vitesse%20angulaire%20de%20pr%C3%A9cession
Record 23, Spanish
Record 23, Textual support, Spanish
Record 24 - internal organization data 2001-08-16
Record 24, English
Record 24, Subject field(s)
- General Mechanics (Physics)
- Aircraft Piloting and Navigation
- Navigation Instruments
- Flight Instruments and Equipment (Aeroindustry)
Record 24, Main entry term, English
- coning effect
1, record 24, English, coning%20effect
correct
Record 24, Abbreviations, English
Record 24, Synonyms, English
Record 24, Textual support, English
Record number: 24, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The apparent drift rate caused by motion of an input axis in a manner that generally describes a cone. 2, record 24, English, - coning%20effect
Record number: 24, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The three elementary movements of a gyroscope: 1. Rotation--the top is spinning rapidly about its vertical axis. 2. Precession--as it slows down, the top cants over and its axis follows a conical path. 3. Nutation--as the top spins more slowly still, the axis oscillates in a sinusoidal path. 3, record 24, English, - coning%20effect
Record number: 24, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Coning effect... This usually results from a combination of oscillatory motions about the gyro principal axes. The apparent drift rate is a function of the amplitude and frequencies of oscillations present and the phase angles between them. 2, record 24, English, - coning%20effect
Record 24, French
Record 24, Domaine(s)
- Mécanique générale (Physique)
- Pilotage et navigation aérienne
- Instruments de navigation
- Instruments et équipement de bord (Constructions aéronautiques)
Record 24, Main entry term, French
- précession
1, record 24, French, pr%C3%A9cession
feminine noun
Record 24, Abbreviations, French
Record 24, Synonyms, French
Record 24, Textual support, French
Record 24, Spanish
Record 24, Textual support, Spanish
Record 25 - internal organization data 2001-08-07
Record 25, English
Record 25, Subject field(s)
- General Mechanics (Physics)
- Aircraft Piloting and Navigation
- Navigation Instruments
- Flight Instruments and Equipment (Aeroindustry)
Record 25, Main entry term, English
- precession error
1, record 25, English, precession%20error
correct
Record 25, Abbreviations, English
Record 25, Synonyms, English
Record 25, Textual support, English
Record number: 25, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Precession error. Frictional forces in the gyros system cause it to precess. This precession causes a creep or drift in the reading on the card, amounting approximately 3 degrees in 15 minutes. The gyro is also subject to apparent precession. Gyroscopic inertia keeps the spinning gyro fixed in space so that, relative to space, it does not move. But the earth rotating underneath it gives it an apparent motion relative to the earth. This causes an apparent drift, or precession, which varies with latitude... Precession error, both mechanical and apparent, must be corrected for at regular intervals of about 15 minutes. 1, record 25, English, - precession%20error
Record 25, French
Record 25, Domaine(s)
- Mécanique générale (Physique)
- Pilotage et navigation aérienne
- Instruments de navigation
- Instruments et équipement de bord (Constructions aéronautiques)
Record 25, Main entry term, French
- erreur de précession
1, record 25, French, erreur%20de%20pr%C3%A9cession
correct, feminine noun
Record 25, Abbreviations, French
Record 25, Synonyms, French
Record 25, Textual support, French
Record number: 25, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Erreur de précession. Les forces de friction présentes dans le système gyroscopique engendrent la précession. Cette précession occasionne un «glissement» ou une «dérive» d'environ 3 degrés dans la lecture de l'instrument et ce, à toutes les 15 minutes. Le gyroscope est aussi sujet à la précession apparente. L'inertie gyroscopique garde le gyroscope fixe dans l'espace de sorte qu'il ne bouge pas par rapport à l'espace. Cependant, la terre qui tourne en dessous du gyroscope donne à ce dernier un mouvement apparent par rapport à la terre. La rotation de la terre cause une dérive apparente, ou précession, qui varie avec la latitude [...] L'erreur de précession, à la fois mécanique et apparente, doit être corrigée à intervalles réguliers, c.-à-d. toutes les 15 minutes. 2, record 25, French, - erreur%20de%20pr%C3%A9cession
Record 25, Spanish
Record 25, Textual support, Spanish
Record 26 - internal organization data 2001-08-07
Record 26, English
Record 26, Subject field(s)
- General Mechanics (Physics)
- Aircraft Piloting and Navigation
- Navigation Instruments
- Flight Instruments and Equipment (Aeroindustry)
Record 26, Main entry term, English
- mechanical precession error
1, record 26, English, mechanical%20precession%20error
correct
Record 26, Abbreviations, English
Record 26, Synonyms, English
Record 26, Textual support, English
Record number: 26, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Precession error. Frictional forces in the gyros system cause it to precess. This precession causes a creep or drift in the reading on the card, amounting approximately 3 degrees in 15 minutes. The gyro is also subject to apparent precession. Gyroscopic inertia keeps the spinning gyro fixed in space so that, relative to space, it does not move. But the earth rotating underneath it gives it an apparent motion relative to the earth. This causes an apparent drift, or precession, which varies with latitude... Precession error, both mechanical and apparent, must be corrected for at regular intervals of about 15 minutes. 1, record 26, English, - mechanical%20precession%20error
Record 26, French
Record 26, Domaine(s)
- Mécanique générale (Physique)
- Pilotage et navigation aérienne
- Instruments de navigation
- Instruments et équipement de bord (Constructions aéronautiques)
Record 26, Main entry term, French
- erreur de précession mécanique
1, record 26, French, erreur%20de%20pr%C3%A9cession%20m%C3%A9canique
correct, feminine noun
Record 26, Abbreviations, French
Record 26, Synonyms, French
- erreur de précession instrumentale 2, record 26, French, erreur%20de%20pr%C3%A9cession%20instrumentale
feminine noun
Record 26, Textual support, French
Record number: 26, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Erreur de précession. Les forces de friction présentes dans le système gyroscopique engendrent la précession. Cette précession occasionne un «glissement» ou une «dérive» d'environ 3 degrés dans la lecture de l'instrument et ce, à toutes les 15 minutes. Le gyroscope est aussi sujet à la précession apparente. L'inertie gyroscopique garde le gyroscope fixe dans l'espace de sorte qu'il ne bouge pas par rapport à l'espace. Cependant, la terre qui tourne en dessous du gyroscope donne à ce dernier un mouvement apparent par rapport à la terre. La rotation de la terre cause une dérive apparente, ou précession, qui varie avec la latitude [...] L'erreur de précession, à la fois mécanique et apparente, doit être corrigée à intervalles réguliers, c.-à-d. toutes les 15 minutes. 1, record 26, French, - erreur%20de%20pr%C3%A9cession%20m%C3%A9canique
Record number: 26, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Le compas gyromagnétique a une précession instrumentale Pi = - 1°/h (1 degré/heure vers la droite). 3, record 26, French, - erreur%20de%20pr%C3%A9cession%20m%C3%A9canique
Record 26, Spanish
Record 26, Textual support, Spanish
Record 27 - internal organization data 2001-06-22
Record 27, English
Record 27, Subject field(s)
- General Mechanics (Physics)
- Aircraft Piloting and Navigation
- Navigation Instruments
- Flight Instruments and Equipment (Aeroindustry)
Record 27, Main entry term, English
- precession re-adjustment
1, record 27, English, precession%20re%2Dadjustment
correct
Record 27, Abbreviations, English
Record 27, Synonyms, English
Record 27, Textual support, English
Record number: 27, Textual support number: 1 CONT
A significant advantage of the HI (heading indicator) over the magnetic compass is its steadiness in turbulence and various aircraft movements... the compass have several errors introduced during turns, acceleration and deceleration. The HI is unaffected by these maneuvers and by turbulence, and is a reliable instrument as long as the precession re-adjustment is made in timely fashion. 1, record 27, English, - precession%20re%2Dadjustment
Record number: 27, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Gyroscopic precession. The reaction of a gyro when a force is applied to the spinning wheel. When force is applied to a gyro, the device reacts as if the force had been applied at a point 90 degrees from the point of actual application, in the direction of rotation. Precession affects propellers, which act like gyros, and gyro instruments. Its principle effect is on the heading indicator, which tends to drift over time. 2, record 27, English, - precession%20re%2Dadjustment
Record 27, French
Record 27, Domaine(s)
- Mécanique générale (Physique)
- Pilotage et navigation aérienne
- Instruments de navigation
- Instruments et équipement de bord (Constructions aéronautiques)
Record 27, Main entry term, French
- correction de l'erreur de précession
1, record 27, French, correction%20de%20l%27erreur%20de%20pr%C3%A9cession
feminine noun
Record 27, Abbreviations, French
Record 27, Synonyms, French
Record 27, Textual support, French
Record number: 27, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Erreur de précession. Les forces de friction présentes dans le système gyroscopique engendrent la précession. Cette précession occasionne un «glissement» ou une «dérive» d'environ 3 degrés dans la lecture de l'instrument et ce, à toutes les 15 minutes. Le gyroscope est aussi sujet à la précession apparente. L'inertie gyroscopique garde le gyroscope fixe dans l'espace de sorte qu'il ne bouge pas par rapport à l'espace. Cependant, la terre qui tourne en dessous du gyroscope donne à ce dernier un mouvement apparent par rapport à la terre. La rotation de la terre cause une dérive apparente, ou précession, qui varie avec la latitude [...] L'erreur de précession, à la fois mécanique et apparente, doit être corrigée à intervalles réguliers, c.-à-d. toutes les 15 minutes. 2, record 27, French, - correction%20de%20l%27erreur%20de%20pr%C3%A9cession
Record 27, Key term(s)
- correction des erreurs de précession
- correction de la précession
Record 27, Spanish
Record 27, Textual support, Spanish
Record 28 - internal organization data 2001-06-21
Record 28, English
Record 28, Subject field(s)
- General Mechanics (Physics)
- Aircraft Piloting and Navigation
- Navigation Instruments
- Flight Instruments and Equipment (Aeroindustry)
Record 28, Main entry term, English
- steady precession
1, record 28, English, steady%20precession
correct
Record 28, Abbreviations, English
Record 28, Synonyms, English
- sustained precessional motion 2, record 28, English, sustained%20precessional%20motion
correct
- sustained precession 2, record 28, English, sustained%20precession
correct
Record 28, Textual support, English
Record number: 28, Textual support number: 1 CONT
... special gyro configurations can be devised by using slow spin velocity for which sizable circular motions are easily induced and observed. When they are superimposed on steady precession (due to unbalance) the result is a nodding up an down of the axle as it precesses about the vertical, which has led to the term nutation. 2, record 28, English, - steady%20precession
Record number: 28, Textual support number: 2 CONT
The gyro in the artificial horizon can be set in motion and kept in constant motion (steady precession) by using either electricity to power a spinning motor or by using air with a vacuum to suck air out of the casing and vary this air in and out to keep the wheel turning constantly. 3, record 28, English, - steady%20precession
Record number: 28, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The three elementary movements of a gyroscope: ...1. Rotation--the top is spinning rapidly about its vertical axis. 2. Precession--as it slows down, the top cants over and its axis follows a conical path. 3. Nutation--as the top spins more slowly still, the axis oscillates in a sinusoidal path. 4, record 28, English, - steady%20precession
Record number: 28, Textual support number: 1 PHR
To keep in steady precession. 3, record 28, English, - steady%20precession
Record 28, French
Record 28, Domaine(s)
- Mécanique générale (Physique)
- Pilotage et navigation aérienne
- Instruments de navigation
- Instruments et équipement de bord (Constructions aéronautiques)
Record 28, Main entry term, French
- précession stable
1, record 28, French, pr%C3%A9cession%20stable
correct, feminine noun
Record 28, Abbreviations, French
Record 28, Synonyms, French
- mouvement de précession stable 2, record 28, French, mouvement%20de%20pr%C3%A9cession%20stable
correct, masculine noun
Record 28, Textual support, French
Record number: 28, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Mouvement de précession stable d'un gyroscope. 2, record 28, French, - pr%C3%A9cession%20stable
Record number: 28, Textual support number: 1 PHR
Être en état de précession stable. 1, record 28, French, - pr%C3%A9cession%20stable
Record 28, Spanish
Record 28, Textual support, Spanish
Record 29 - internal organization data 2001-06-21
Record 29, English
Record 29, Subject field(s)
- Astrophysics and Cosmography
- Aircraft Piloting and Navigation
- Navigation Instruments
- Flight Instruments and Equipment (Aeroindustry)
Record 29, Main entry term, English
- rate of precession
1, record 29, English, rate%20of%20precession
correct
Record 29, Abbreviations, English
Record 29, Synonyms, English
- precession rate 2, record 29, English, precession%20rate
correct
Record 29, Textual support, English
Record number: 29, Textual support number: 1 CONT
If the weight is increased, the rate of precession is increased. If the weight is decreased, the rate of the precession is decreased and the ellipse will broaden. The period of oscillation for undamped gyro is 113 minutes, and as the spin axis seek the meridian some means is required to suppress this oscillation so that it will come to rest in north direction. 3, record 29, English, - rate%20of%20precession
Record number: 29, Textual support number: 2 CONT
A further use of gyroscopes is found in their employment as stabilizers, as on aircraft and ships, to keep inertial guidance systems steady despite the sometimes violent motions of the vehicles. In such cases the gyroscope is made very large and given a large amount of angular momentum. The rate of precession will then be very small, since the precession is inversely proportional to the angular momentum; this small rate of precession means that the system resists angular displacements. 4, record 29, English, - rate%20of%20precession
Record number: 29, Textual support number: 1 OBS
See record "precessional motion / précession." 5, record 29, English, - rate%20of%20precession
Record 29, French
Record 29, Domaine(s)
- Astrophysique et cosmographie
- Pilotage et navigation aérienne
- Instruments de navigation
- Instruments et équipement de bord (Constructions aéronautiques)
Record 29, Main entry term, French
- taux de précession
1, record 29, French, taux%20de%20pr%C3%A9cession
correct, masculine noun
Record 29, Abbreviations, French
Record 29, Synonyms, French
Record 29, Textual support, French
Record number: 29, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Le Groupe de Travail sur la Théorie de la Nutation d'une Terre non-rigide a quantifié les problèmes dans la série de nutations adoptée par l'UAI en 1980 en notant : (1) qu'il y a une différence dans le taux de précession d'environ -3.0 millisecondes de degré par an (mas/an) entre la valeur observée par interférométrie à très longue base (VLBI) et par Tirs au Laser sur la Lune (LLR) et la valeur adoptée [...] 2, record 29, French, - taux%20de%20pr%C3%A9cession
Record number: 29, Textual support number: 1 OBS
L'usage fait donner des appellations différentes à cette composante de rotation instantanée [...] : lorsqu'elle est due à un phénomène déterministe et connu, on l'appelle précession gyroscopique; lorsqu'elle est due à un phénomène aléatoire, ou bien que l'on ne maîtrise pas, on l'appelle dérive gyroscopique. 3, record 29, French, - taux%20de%20pr%C3%A9cession
Record number: 29, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Voir la fiche «précession / precessional motion». 4, record 29, French, - taux%20de%20pr%C3%A9cession
Record 29, Spanish
Record 29, Textual support, Spanish
Record 30 - internal organization data 2001-06-21
Record 30, English
Record 30, Subject field(s)
- General Mechanics (Physics)
- Aircraft Piloting and Navigation
- Navigation Instruments
- Flight Instruments and Equipment (Aeroindustry)
Record 30, Main entry term, English
- zero precession angle
1, record 30, English, zero%20precession%20angle
correct
Record 30, Abbreviations, English
Record 30, Synonyms, English
Record 30, Textual support, English
Record number: 30, Textual support number: 1 CONT
In gyroscopes, degrees of freedom refer to the restraints imposed upon the gyroscope wheel spin axis. Any rotation about the input axis will result in a precession of the gyroscope wheel. Thus, a voltage from the gyroscope pickoff will cause the wheel-gimbal stabilizing motor to drive and return the gyroscope wheel to its zero precession angle. 1, record 30, English, - zero%20precession%20angle
Record 30, French
Record 30, Domaine(s)
- Mécanique générale (Physique)
- Pilotage et navigation aérienne
- Instruments de navigation
- Instruments et équipement de bord (Constructions aéronautiques)
Record 30, Main entry term, French
- angle de précession nul
1, record 30, French, angle%20de%20pr%C3%A9cession%20nul
proposal, masculine noun
Record 30, Abbreviations, French
Record 30, Synonyms, French
Record 30, Textual support, French
Record number: 30, Textual support number: 1 OBS
- L'angle de «précession» [delta phi] dont le plan (Q,P) tourne autour de Q ne dépend pas de l'angle [phi] initial. De plus : - Si [tau] est réel [delta phi] est nul. La polarisation reste dans le plan (Q,P) initial. 2, record 30, French, - angle%20de%20pr%C3%A9cession%20nul
Record 30, Spanish
Record 30, Textual support, Spanish
Record 31 - internal organization data 2001-06-21
Record 31, English
Record 31, Subject field(s)
- General Mechanics (Physics)
- Aircraft Piloting and Navigation
- Navigation Instruments
- Flight Instruments and Equipment (Aeroindustry)
Record 31, Main entry term, English
- input axis
1, record 31, English, input%20axis
correct
Record 31, Abbreviations, English
- IA 2, record 31, English, IA
correct
Record 31, Synonyms, English
Record 31, Textual support, English
Record number: 31, Textual support number: 1 DEF
An axis along or about which an input causes a maximum output. 3, record 31, English, - input%20axis
Record number: 31, Textual support number: 1 CONT
A gyroscope has three sensitive axes of interest. These are (1) spin reference axis ... (2) input axis (IA), and (3) output axis (OA)... The input axis is that axis about which input rotations (i.e., disturbance torques) are sensed. 2, record 31, English, - input%20axis
Record 31, French
Record 31, Domaine(s)
- Mécanique générale (Physique)
- Pilotage et navigation aérienne
- Instruments de navigation
- Instruments et équipement de bord (Constructions aéronautiques)
Record 31, Main entry term, French
- axe d’entrée
1, record 31, French, axe%20d%26rsquo%3Bentr%C3%A9e
correct, masculine noun
Record 31, Abbreviations, French
Record 31, Synonyms, French
- axe de précession 2, record 31, French, axe%20de%20pr%C3%A9cession
correct, masculine noun
Record 31, Textual support, French
Record number: 31, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Imposer une vitesse angulaire à une roue en rotation autour d'un axe perpendiculaire à l'axe de la toupie produit un couple autour de l'axe normal aux deux premiers [...]. Au cours de l'utilisation productrice de couple de l'effet gyroscopique, trois axes expriment le produit vectoriel entre le moment cinétique et la vitesse angulaire : l'axe de rotation de la toupie («spin»), l'axe d'entrée ou axe de précession et l'axe de sortie ou axe de couple, qui ne restent pas fixes du fait du mouvement de la suspension de la toupie; l'effet gyroscopique est proportionnel au moment cinétique, produit de l'inertie de la roue autour de l'axe de spin par la vitesse de la roue. 2, record 31, French, - axe%20d%26rsquo%3Bentr%C3%A9e
Record number: 31, Textual support number: 2 CONT
Un gyromètre est un capteur électromécanique, dont le carter (élément sensible) S2 possède un degré de liberté en rotation (autour de l'axe X de sortie), par rapport à un boîtier dont on veut mesurer l'angle de rotation autour d'un axe dit d'entrée Y. 3, record 31, French, - axe%20d%26rsquo%3Bentr%C3%A9e
Record 31, Spanish
Record 31, Textual support, Spanish
Record 32 - internal organization data 2001-06-21
Record 32, English
Record 32, Subject field(s)
- General Mechanics (Physics)
- Aircraft Piloting and Navigation
- Navigation Instruments
- Flight Instruments and Equipment (Aeroindustry)
Record 32, Main entry term, English
- precession of the gyroscope wheel
1, record 32, English, precession%20of%20the%20gyroscope%20wheel
correct
Record 32, Abbreviations, English
Record 32, Synonyms, English
Record 32, Textual support, English
Record number: 32, Textual support number: 1 CONT
In gyroscopes, degrees of freedom refer to the restraints imposed upon the gyroscope wheel spin axis. Any rotation about the input axis will result in a precession of the gyroscope wheel. Thus, a voltage from the gyroscope pickoff will cause the wheel-gimbal stabilizing motor to drive and return the gyroscope wheel to its zero precession angle. 1, record 32, English, - precession%20of%20the%20gyroscope%20wheel
Record 32, French
Record 32, Domaine(s)
- Mécanique générale (Physique)
- Pilotage et navigation aérienne
- Instruments de navigation
- Instruments et équipement de bord (Constructions aéronautiques)
Record 32, Main entry term, French
- précession de la toupie gyroscopique
1, record 32, French, pr%C3%A9cession%20de%20la%20toupie%20gyroscopique
correct, feminine noun
Record 32, Abbreviations, French
Record 32, Synonyms, French
Record 32, Textual support, French
Record number: 32, Textual support number: 1 OBS
La toupie gyroscopique est entraînée à vitesse constante. Le moteur de précession qui est dans le plan de symétrie du berceau est commandé pour produire une vitesse de basculement de la toupie. 2, record 32, French, - pr%C3%A9cession%20de%20la%20toupie%20gyroscopique
Record number: 32, Textual support number: 2 OBS
[...] une toupie est constituée d'une roue dont la position est réglable sur l'axe de rotation propre. Le point d'appui peut être situé plus bas ou plus haut que le centre de masse. On vérifie que l'argument heuristique ci-dessus suffit à prédire le sens de précession de la toupie. 3, record 32, French, - pr%C3%A9cession%20de%20la%20toupie%20gyroscopique
Record 32, Spanish
Record 32, Textual support, Spanish
Record 33 - internal organization data 1990-09-06
Record 33, English
Record 33, Subject field(s)
- River and Sea Navigation
- Aircraft Piloting and Navigation
Record 33, Main entry term, English
- PN error
1, record 33, English, PN%20error
correct
Record 33, Abbreviations, English
Record 33, Synonyms, English
- P/N error 1, record 33, English, P%2FN%20error
correct
Record 33, French
Record 33, Domaine(s)
- Navigation fluviale et maritime
- Pilotage et navigation aérienne
Record 33, Main entry term, French
- erreur de précession et de nutation
1, record 33, French, erreur%20de%20pr%C3%A9cession%20et%20de%20nutation
correct, feminine noun
Record 33, Abbreviations, French
Record 33, Synonyms, French
Record 33, Textual support, French
Record 33, Spanish
Record 33, Textual support, Spanish
Record 34 - internal organization data 1990-09-06
Record 34, English
Record 34, Subject field(s)
- River and Sea Navigation
- Aircraft Piloting and Navigation
Record 34, Main entry term, English
- Precession & Nutation
1, record 34, English, Precession%20%26%20Nutation
correct
Record 34, Abbreviations, English
Record 34, Synonyms, English
Record 34, French
Record 34, Domaine(s)
- Navigation fluviale et maritime
- Pilotage et navigation aérienne
Record 34, Main entry term, French
- précession & nutation
1, record 34, French, pr%C3%A9cession%20%26%20nutation
correct, feminine noun
Record 34, Abbreviations, French
Record 34, Synonyms, French
Record 34, Textual support, French
Record 34, Spanish
Record 34, Textual support, Spanish
Record 35 - internal organization data 1989-07-06
Record 35, English
Record 35, Subject field(s)
- Magnetic and Electromagnetic Prospecting
- Scientific Research Equipment
Record 35, Main entry term, English
- proton-vector magnetometer
1, record 35, English, proton%2Dvector%20magnetometer
correct
Record 35, Abbreviations, English
Record 35, Synonyms, English
- vector proton precession magnetometer 2, record 35, English, vector%20proton%20precession%20magnetometer
correct
- proton-vector precession magnetometer 3, record 35, English, proton%2Dvector%20precession%20magnetometer
Record 35, Textual support, English
Record number: 35, Textual support number: 1 DEF
a type of proton-precession magnetometer with a system of auxiliary coils that permits measurement of horizontal intensity H or vertical intensity Z as well as total intensity F. 1, record 35, English, - proton%2Dvector%20magnetometer
Record 35, French
Record 35, Domaine(s)
- Prospection magnétique et électromagnétique
- Matériel et équipement (Recherche scientifique)
Record 35, Main entry term, French
- magnétomètre vectoriel à précession de protons
1, record 35, French, magn%C3%A9tom%C3%A8tre%20vectoriel%20%C3%A0%20pr%C3%A9cession%20de%20protons
masculine noun
Record 35, Abbreviations, French
Record 35, Synonyms, French
Record 35, Textual support, French
Record 35, Spanish
Record 35, Textual support, Spanish
Record 36 - internal organization data 1989-01-15
Record 36, English
Record 36, Subject field(s)
- Scientific Instruments
- Fluid Mechanics and Hydraulics (Physics)
Record 36, Main entry term, English
- vortex-precession flowmeter
1, record 36, English, vortex%2Dprecession%20flowmeter
correct
Record 36, Abbreviations, English
Record 36, Synonyms, English
Record 36, Textual support, English
Record number: 36, Textual support number: 1 CONT
In this instrument, used to measure gas flows, a swirl is imparted to the flowing fluid by a fixed set of radial vanes. As this swirl goes into an expanding tube, it forms a precessing vortex that is detected by a heated thermistor sensor. The frequency of the precession is claimed to be proportional to the volumetric flow rate within an accuracy of 0.75%. 1, record 36, English, - vortex%2Dprecession%20flowmeter
Record 36, French
Record 36, Domaine(s)
- Instruments scientifiques
- Mécanique des fluides et hydraulique (Physique)
Record 36, Main entry term, French
- débitmètre à vortex de précession
1, record 36, French, d%C3%A9bitm%C3%A8tre%20%C3%A0%20vortex%20de%20pr%C3%A9cession
proposal, masculine noun
Record 36, Abbreviations, French
Record 36, Synonyms, French
- compteur à tourbillon de précession 1, record 36, French, compteur%20%C3%A0%20tourbillon%20de%20pr%C3%A9cession
proposal, masculine noun
Record 36, Textual support, French
Record number: 36, Textual support number: 1 OBS
[Les débitmètres à vortex ou compteurs à tourbillons] utilisent l'effet vortex qui se produit naturellement lorsqu'un fluide en écoulement turbulent heurte un obstacle non profilé. 2, record 36, French, - d%C3%A9bitm%C3%A8tre%20%C3%A0%20vortex%20de%20pr%C3%A9cession
Record number: 36, Textual support number: 2 OBS
VOIR précession 1, record 36, French, - d%C3%A9bitm%C3%A8tre%20%C3%A0%20vortex%20de%20pr%C3%A9cession
Record 36, Spanish
Record 36, Textual support, Spanish
Record 37 - internal organization data 1989-01-15
Record 37, English
Record 37, Subject field(s)
- Atomic Physics
Record 37, Main entry term, English
- Larmor precession
1, record 37, English, Larmor%20precession
correct
Record 37, Abbreviations, English
Record 37, Synonyms, English
Record 37, Textual support, English
Record number: 37, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The precessional motion of the orbit of a charged particle which is subjected to a magnetic field. 1, record 37, English, - Larmor%20precession
Record 37, French
Record 37, Domaine(s)
- Physique atomique
Record 37, Main entry term, French
- précession de Larmor
1, record 37, French, pr%C3%A9cession%20de%20Larmor
correct, feminine noun
Record 37, Abbreviations, French
Record 37, Synonyms, French
- précession 1, record 37, French, pr%C3%A9cession
correct, feminine noun
Record 37, Textual support, French
Record number: 37, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Modification apportée à l'état quantique d'un système atomique ou moléculaire sous l'effet d'un champ magnétique. 1, record 37, French, - pr%C3%A9cession%20de%20Larmor
Record number: 37, Textual support number: 1 OBS
[L']interaction (entre le champ et le moment magnétique des électrons de l'atome] peut être décrite comme une précession du moment magnétique moyen de l'atome autour de la direction du champ magnétique appliqué. 1, record 37, French, - pr%C3%A9cession%20de%20Larmor
Record 37, Spanish
Record 37, Textual support, Spanish
Record 38 - internal organization data 1986-12-15
Record 38, English
Record 38, Subject field(s)
- Nuclear Medicine
Record 38, Main entry term, English
- Larmor precession
1, record 38, English, Larmor%20precession
correct
Record 38, Abbreviations, English
Record 38, Synonyms, English
Record 38, Textual support, English
Record number: 38, Textual support number: 1 OBS
According to a theorem of Larmor ... the magnetization M precesses around the field in such a way that [its magnitude] is constant. M describes a cone with a constant angle ...; M and thus its projection on the transverse (x,y) plane precess around the magnetic field with the so-called Larmor frequency. ... 1, record 38, English, - Larmor%20precession
Record 38, French
Record 38, Domaine(s)
- Médecine nucléaire
Record 38, Main entry term, French
- précession de Larmor
1, record 38, French, pr%C3%A9cession%20de%20Larmor
correct, feminine noun
Record 38, Abbreviations, French
Record 38, Synonyms, French
Record 38, Textual support, French
Record number: 38, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Au repos, la toupie et donc l'aiguille aimantée, se trouvent alignées avec le champ B (zéro en indice inférieur). Si nous écartons l'axe de la toupie de celui (de ce champ), la toupie entame autour de l'axe (de ce champ) un mouvement de rotation, appelé précession de Larmor (B). 1, record 38, French, - pr%C3%A9cession%20de%20Larmor
Record 38, Spanish
Record 38, Textual support, Spanish
Record 39 - internal organization data 1980-08-21
Record 39, English
Record 39, Subject field(s)
- Aeroindustry
Record 39, Main entry term, English
- slew rate
1, record 39, English, slew%20rate
correct
Record 39, Abbreviations, English
Record 39, Synonyms, English
Record 39, Textual support, English
Record number: 39, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The level gyros are torqued at the high slew rate (440 (degrees) per hour) in order to reduce platform tilts quickly to less than 1 (degree). 1, record 39, English, - slew%20rate
Record 39, French
Record 39, Domaine(s)
- Constructions aéronautiques
Record 39, Main entry term, French
- vitesse de précession
1, record 39, French, vitesse%20de%20pr%C3%A9cession
feminine noun
Record 39, Abbreviations, French
Record 39, Synonyms, French
Record 39, Textual support, French
Record 39, Spanish
Record 39, Textual support, Spanish
Record 40 - internal organization data 1980-04-17
Record 40, English
Record 40, Subject field(s)
- Air Transport
Record 40, Main entry term, English
- drift rate knob 1, record 40, English, drift%20rate%20knob
Record 40, Abbreviations, English
Record 40, Synonyms, English
- rate control selector 1, record 40, English, rate%20control%20selector
Record 40, Textual support, English
Record 40, French
Record 40, Domaine(s)
- Transport aérien
Record 40, Main entry term, French
- bouton de contrôle vitesse de précession 1, record 40, French, bouton%20de%20contr%C3%B4le%20vitesse%20de%20pr%C3%A9cession
Record 40, Abbreviations, French
Record 40, Synonyms, French
Record 40, Textual support, French
Record number: 40, Textual support number: 1 OBS
terme d'usage obligatoire au Bureau des Traductions. 2, record 40, French, - bouton%20de%20contr%C3%B4le%20vitesse%20de%20pr%C3%A9cession
Record 40, Spanish
Record 40, Textual support, Spanish
Record 41 - internal organization data 1977-09-09
Record 41, English
Record 41, Subject field(s)
- Planets
- Astronomy
Record 41, Main entry term, English
- planetary precession
1, record 41, English, planetary%20precession
correct
Record 41, Abbreviations, English
Record 41, Synonyms, English
Record 41, Textual support, English
Record number: 41, Textual support number: 1 OBS
"Planetary precession" is the effect of other planets on the plane of the equator, so that its intersection with the ecliptic shifts slowly toward the east along the celestial equator. 1, record 41, English, - planetary%20precession
Record 41, French
Record 41, Domaine(s)
- Planètes
- Astronomie
Record 41, Main entry term, French
- précession planétaire 1, record 41, French, pr%C3%A9cession%20plan%C3%A9taire
Record 41, Abbreviations, French
Record 41, Synonyms, French
Record 41, Textual support, French
Record number: 41, Textual support number: 1 OBS
L'attraction des planètes est trop faible pour modifier la position de l'axe terrestre, mais elle s'exerce sur le mouvement de la Terre autour du Soleil en déplaçant dans l'espace le plan de l'orbite terrestre, c'est-à-dire le plan de l'écliptique. Ces variations du plan de l'écliptique s'appellent "précession planétaire". 1, record 41, French, - pr%C3%A9cession%20plan%C3%A9taire
Record 41, Spanish
Record 41, Textual support, Spanish
Record 42 - internal organization data 1977-09-09
Record 42, English
Record 42, Subject field(s)
- Astronomy
Record 42, Main entry term, English
- precession of the equinoxes
1, record 42, English, precession%20of%20the%20equinoxes
correct
Record 42, Abbreviations, English
Record 42, Synonyms, English
Record 42, Textual support, English
Record number: 42, Textual support number: 1 OBS
[Precession of the equinoxes is the] slow westward motion of the equinoxes along the ecliptic that results from precession. 1, record 42, English, - precession%20of%20the%20equinoxes
Record 42, French
Record 42, Domaine(s)
- Astronomie
Record 42, Main entry term, French
- précession des équinoxes 1, record 42, French, pr%C3%A9cession%20des%20%C3%A9quinoxes
Record 42, Abbreviations, French
Record 42, Synonyms, French
- précession annuelle totale à l'écliptique 1, record 42, French, pr%C3%A9cession%20annuelle%20totale%20%C3%A0%20l%27%C3%A9cliptique
Record 42, Textual support, French
Record number: 42, Textual support number: 1 OBS
La variation de la direction de l'axe du monde entraîne celle de l'équateur céleste dont le plan est perpendiculaire à cet axe et parallèle au plan de l'équateur terrestre. Le plan de l'écliptique change aussi quelque peu sa position par suite de la précession planétaire. Il s'ensuit que les points d'intersection de l'équateur céleste et de l'écliptique (équinoxes) se déplacent lentement parmi les étoiles vers l'Ouest. La vitesse de ce déplacement en une année l = 360 °/26 000 = 50,"26 est dite "précession annuelle totale à l'écliptique" ou "précession des équinoxes". 1, record 42, French, - pr%C3%A9cession%20des%20%C3%A9quinoxes
Record 42, Spanish
Record 42, Textual support, Spanish
Record 43 - internal organization data 1976-06-19
Record 43, English
Record 43, Subject field(s)
- Aircraft Maneuvers
- Astronautics
Record 43, Main entry term, English
- controlled precession feature 1, record 43, English, controlled%20precession%20feature
Record 43, Abbreviations, English
Record 43, Synonyms, English
Record 43, Textual support, English
Record number: 43, Textual support number: 1 CONT
full freedom ... through the looping manoeuvre by controlled precession feature. 1, record 43, English, - controlled%20precession%20feature
Record 43, French
Record 43, Domaine(s)
- Manœuvres d'aéronefs
- Astronautique
Record 43, Main entry term, French
- dispositif de précession contrôlée
1, record 43, French, dispositif%20de%20pr%C3%A9cession%20contr%C3%B4l%C3%A9e
masculine noun
Record 43, Abbreviations, French
Record 43, Synonyms, French
Record 43, Textual support, French
Record number: 43, Textual support number: 1 CONT
liberté totale [...] tout au long d'un looping grâce à un dispositif de précession contrôlée. 1, record 43, French, - dispositif%20de%20pr%C3%A9cession%20contr%C3%B4l%C3%A9e
Record 43, Spanish
Record 43, Textual support, Spanish
Record 44 - internal organization data 1975-03-11
Record 44, English
Record 44, Subject field(s)
- Astrology
Record 44, Main entry term, English
- pression of equinoxes 1, record 44, English, pression%20of%20equinoxes
Record 44, Abbreviations, English
Record 44, Synonyms, English
Record 44, Textual support, English
Record number: 44, Textual support number: 1 OBS
--a very slow shift in the sky pattern, as observed from the earth, that takes 25,800 years to come full circle. 1, record 44, English, - pression%20of%20equinoxes
Record 44, French
Record 44, Domaine(s)
- Astrologie
Record 44, Main entry term, French
- précession des équinoxes 1, record 44, French, pr%C3%A9cession%20des%20%C3%A9quinoxes
Record 44, Abbreviations, French
Record 44, Synonyms, French
Record 44, Textual support, French
Record number: 44, Textual support number: 1 OBS
(...) par suite de la --, ce 0 ou point vernal se déplace à travers les constellations zodiacales à la vitesse rétro-grade de 0 degré, 0140 par an. Dans 1000 ans, le point vernal sera éloigné de (...) 14 d de Tau Pegasus. 1, record 44, French, - pr%C3%A9cession%20des%20%C3%A9quinoxes
Record 44, Spanish
Record 44, Textual support, Spanish
Record 45 - internal organization data 1975-03-11
Record 45, English
Record 45, Subject field(s)
- Types of Aircraft
- Flight Controls (Aeroindustry)
Record 45, Main entry term, English
- gyroscopic phenomenon 1, record 45, English, gyroscopic%20phenomenon
Record 45, Abbreviations, English
Record 45, Synonyms, English
Record 45, Textual support, English
Record number: 45, Textual support number: 1 OBS
(...) if a force is applied tending to incline the rotor is one direction, the - - causes an actual inclination 90o later in the rotational cycle. 1, record 45, English, - gyroscopic%20phenomenon
Record 45, French
Record 45, Domaine(s)
- Types d'aéronefs
- Commandes de vol (Constructions aéronautiques)
Record 45, Main entry term, French
- effet de précession gyroscopique 1, record 45, French, effet%20de%20pr%C3%A9cession%20gyroscopique
Record 45, Abbreviations, French
Record 45, Synonyms, French
Record 45, Textual support, French
Record number: 45, Textual support number: 1 OBS
ceci lié à l'- - donne lieu à un basculement du rotor vers l'ayant et, par suite, une translation de l'hélicoptère vers l'avant. 1, record 45, French, - effet%20de%20pr%C3%A9cession%20gyroscopique
Record 45, Spanish
Record 45, Textual support, Spanish
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