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SEUIL DETECTION [15 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2023-05-16
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Scientific Measurements and Analyses
- Environmental Studies and Analyses
- Air Pollution
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- odour detection threshold
1, record 1, English, odour%20detection%20threshold
correct, standardized
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- odor detection threshold 2, record 1, English, odor%20detection%20threshold
correct, United States
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The minimum concentration at which half of a population can detect an odour. 1, record 1, English, - odour%20detection%20threshold
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
For determination of the odour threshold, odour panels are used as a representative sample of a population. [(An "odour panel" is a group of individuals who compare the odour intensity of a substance to a reference scale, or who identify a substance by means of its odour.)] 1, record 1, English, - odour%20detection%20threshold
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
odour detection threshold: term and definition standardized by the International Organization for Standardization (ISO). 3, record 1, English, - odour%20detection%20threshold
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Mesures et analyse (Sciences)
- Études et analyses environnementales
- Pollution de l'air
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- seuil de détection d’odeur
1, record 1, French, seuil%20de%20d%C3%A9tection%20d%26rsquo%3Bodeur
correct, masculine noun, standardized
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Concentration minimale pour laquelle la moitié d'un groupe de sujets peut déceler une odeur. 1, record 1, French, - seuil%20de%20d%C3%A9tection%20d%26rsquo%3Bodeur
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Pour la détermination du seuil d'odeur, des «panels» sont utilisés comme échantillons représentatifs d'une population. [(Un «panel» est un groupe d'individus qui compare l'intensité d'odeur d'une substance à une échelle de référence, ou qui identifie une substance par son odeur.)] 1, record 1, French, - seuil%20de%20d%C3%A9tection%20d%26rsquo%3Bodeur
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
seuil de détection d'odeur : terme et définition normalisés par l'Organisation internationale de normalisation (ISO). 2, record 1, French, - seuil%20de%20d%C3%A9tection%20d%26rsquo%3Bodeur
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2011-10-27
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Morphology and General Physiology
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- stimulus threshold
1, record 2, English, stimulus%20threshold
correct, standardized
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- detection threshold 1, record 2, English, detection%20threshold
correct, standardized
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Minimum value of a sensory stimulus needed to give rise to a sensation. 1, record 2, English, - stimulus%20threshold
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
stimulus threshold, detection threshold: Terms and definition standardized by ISO. 2, record 2, English, - stimulus%20threshold
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Morphologie et physiologie générale
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- seuil d’apparition
1, record 2, French, seuil%20d%26rsquo%3Bapparition
correct, masculine noun, standardized
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- seuil de détection 1, record 2, French, seuil%20de%20d%C3%A9tection
correct, masculine noun, standardized
- seuil de perception 1, record 2, French, seuil%20de%20perception
correct, masculine noun, standardized
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Valeur minimale du stimulus sensoriel nécessaire à l'éveil d'une sensation. 2, record 2, French, - seuil%20d%26rsquo%3Bapparition
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
seuil d'apparition, seuil de détection, seuil de perception : Termes et définition normalisés par l'ISO et par l'AFNOR. 3, record 2, French, - seuil%20d%26rsquo%3Bapparition
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2011-07-26
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Lamps
- Scientific Research Equipment
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- detectability 1, record 3, English, detectability
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
- detection limit 1, record 3, English, detection%20limit
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Term(s) taken from a Canadian laboratory-equipment company's catalogue. 1, record 3, English, - detectability
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Lampes
- Matériel et équipement (Recherche scientifique)
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- seuil de détection
1, record 3, French, seuil%20de%20d%C3%A9tection
masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
- seuil de détectabilité 1, record 3, French, seuil%20de%20d%C3%A9tectabilit%C3%A9
masculine noun
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Terme(s) tiré(s) du catalogue d'une compagnie canadienne d'équipement de laboratoire. 1, record 3, French, - seuil%20de%20d%C3%A9tection
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2011-05-27
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Telecommunications Transmission
- Vacuum Tubes (Electronics)
- Electrical Circuits and Circuit Breakers
- Photoelectricity and Electron Optics
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- sensitivity
1, record 4, English, sensitivity
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
- threshold luminous flux 1, record 4, English, threshold%20luminous%20flux
correct
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
In camera tube, the input luminous flux necessary to obtain a stated signal-to-noise ratio in the output. 2, record 4, English, - sensitivity
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 2 DEF
The least input wich produces a satisfactory output. 3, record 4, English, - sensitivity
Record 4, Key term(s)
- detector sensitivity
- open-circuit voltage response
- detection threshold
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Transmission (Télécommunications)
- Tubes et lampes (Électronique)
- Circuits électriques et coupe-circuits
- Photo-électricité et optique électronique
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- sensibilité
1, record 4, French, sensibilit%C3%A9
correct, feminine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
- seuil du flux lumineux 1, record 4, French, seuil%20du%20flux%20lumineux
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Dans un tube analyseur, flux lumineux incident nécessaire pour obtenir, à la sortie, un rapport signal à bruit donné. 1, record 4, French, - sensibilit%C3%A9
Record 4, Key term(s)
- seuil de détection
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Transmisión (Telecomunicaciones)
- Tubos de vacío (Electrónica)
- Circuitos eléctricos e interruptores automáticos
- Fotoelectricidad y óptica electrónica
Record 4, Main entry term, Spanish
- sensibilidad
1, record 4, Spanish, sensibilidad
correct, feminine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 4, Synonyms, Spanish
- umbral de flujo luminoso 1, record 4, Spanish, umbral%20de%20flujo%20luminoso
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 2003-05-28
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Analytical Chemistry
- Biotechnology
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- detection limit
1, record 5, English, detection%20limit
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
- limit of detection 2, record 5, English, limit%20of%20detection
correct
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Detection limit: Typically the concentration of the solute peak in the detector is 1/5 to 1/350 of the initial sample concentration at injection because of the dilution factor. For precise quantitation, a tenfold greater concentration than this estimate is needed. Keep in mind that narrow-bore columns dilute small samples less than do large-bore columns. 3, record 5, English, - detection%20limit
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Applies also to spectroscopy. 4, record 5, English, - detection%20limit
Record 5, Key term(s)
- detectable limit
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Chimie analytique
- Biotechnologie
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- limite de détection
1, record 5, French, limite%20de%20d%C3%A9tection
correct, feminine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
- seuil de détection 2, record 5, French, seuil%20de%20d%C3%A9tection
masculine noun
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Le niveau limite de détection, ou seuil de détection, correspond à un signal égal à deux fois le bruit de fond. Cette caractéristique permet de comparer différents détecteurs d'une même famille. 2, record 5, French, - limite%20de%20d%C3%A9tection
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Química analítica
- Biotecnología
Record 5, Main entry term, Spanish
- límite de detección
1, record 5, Spanish, l%C3%ADmite%20de%20detecci%C3%B3n
correct, masculine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 5, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 1998-08-17
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Radar, Radio Guidance and Goniometry
- Radio Transmission and Reception
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- detection threshold
1, record 6, English, detection%20threshold
correct
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Radar, radioguidage et radiogoniométrie
- Émission et réception radio
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- seuil de détection
1, record 6, French, seuil%20de%20d%C3%A9tection
correct, masculine 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 1998-07-13
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Measuring Instruments
- Metrology and Units of Measure
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- detection limit
1, record 7, English, detection%20limit
correct
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
- detection limit of the detector 1, record 7, English, detection%20limit%20of%20the%20detector
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 CONT
An indication may be produced only when the value of the quantity reaches a threshold, sometimes called the detection limit of the detector. 1, record 7, English, - detection%20limit
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
detector: Device or substance that indicates the presence of a phenomenon without necessarily providing a value of an associated quantity. Examples: a) halogen leak detector; b) litmus paper. 1, record 7, English, - detection%20limit
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Appareils de mesure
- Unités de mesure et métrologie
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- seuil de détection
1, record 7, French, seuil%20de%20d%C3%A9tection
correct, masculine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
- seuil de détection du détecteur 1, record 7, French, seuil%20de%20d%C3%A9tection%20du%20d%C3%A9tecteur
masculine noun
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 CONT
On peut n'avoir une indication que si la valeur de la grandeur atteint un seuil donné, parfois appelé seuil de détection du détecteur. 1, record 7, French, - seuil%20de%20d%C3%A9tection
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
detecteur : Dispositif ou substance qui indique la présence d'un phénomène sans nécessairement fournir une valeur d'une grandeur associée. Exemples : a) détecteur de fuite à halogène; b) papier au tournesol. 1, record 7, French, - seuil%20de%20d%C3%A9tection
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record 8 - external organization data 1994-11-17
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- Radiological Physics (Theory and Application)
- Metrology and Units of Measure
- Compartment - Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- detection limit
1, record 8, English, detection%20limit
correct
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
Record 8, Synonyms, English
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Physique radiologique et applications
- Unités de mesure et métrologie
- Tiroir - Commission canadienne de sûreté nucléaire
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- seuil de détection
1, record 8, French, seuil%20de%20d%C3%A9tection
masculine noun
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
Record 8, Synonyms, French
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
Record 9 - internal organization data 1989-11-06
Record 9, English
Record 9, Subject field(s)
- Aeronautics and Aerospace Industry
- Radar, Radio Guidance and Goniometry
Record 9, Main entry term, English
- threshold detection
1, record 9, English, threshold%20detection
correct
Record 9, Abbreviations, English
Record 9, Synonyms, English
Record 9, Textual support, English
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 OBS
MAS.69. 464.e 2, record 9, English, - threshold%20detection
Record 9, French
Record 9, Domaine(s)
- Aéronautique et aérospatiale
- Radar, radioguidage et radiogoniométrie
Record 9, Main entry term, French
- détection à seuil
1, record 9, French, d%C3%A9tection%20%C3%A0%20seuil
correct, feminine noun
Record 9, Abbreviations, French
Record 9, Synonyms, French
Record 9, Textual support, French
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 OBS
ibid. éliminateur de zones denses 106jp.07.06;74 2, record 9, French, - d%C3%A9tection%20%C3%A0%20seuil
Record 9, Spanish
Record 9, Textual support, Spanish
Record 10 - internal organization data 1989-07-12
Record 10, English
Record 10, Subject field(s)
- Radar, Radio Guidance and Goniometry
Record 10, Main entry term, English
- radar detection threshold
1, record 10, English, radar%20detection%20threshold
correct
Record 10, Abbreviations, English
Record 10, Synonyms, English
Record 10, French
Record 10, Domaine(s)
- Radar, radioguidage et radiogoniométrie
Record 10, Main entry term, French
- seuil de détection radar
1, record 10, French, seuil%20de%20d%C3%A9tection%20radar
correct, masculine noun
Record 10, Abbreviations, French
Record 10, Synonyms, French
Record 10, Textual support, French
Record 10, Spanish
Record 10, Textual support, Spanish
Record 11 - internal organization data 1989-02-17
Record 11, English
Record 11, Subject field(s)
- Radar, Radio Guidance and Goniometry
Record 11, Main entry term, English
- double threshold detection
1, record 11, English, double%20threshold%20detection
correct
Record 11, Abbreviations, English
Record 11, Synonyms, English
Record 11, French
Record 11, Domaine(s)
- Radar, radioguidage et radiogoniométrie
Record 11, Main entry term, French
- détection à double seuil
1, record 11, French, d%C3%A9tection%20%C3%A0%20double%20seuil
feminine noun
Record 11, Abbreviations, French
Record 11, Synonyms, French
Record 11, Textual support, French
Record 11, Spanish
Record 11, Textual support, Spanish
Record 12 - internal organization data 1984-10-11
Record 12, English
Record 12, Subject field(s)
- Telecommunications
Record 12, Main entry term, English
- decision threshold-detection
1, record 12, English, decision%20threshold%2Ddetection
correct
Record 12, Abbreviations, English
Record 12, Synonyms, English
Record 12, Textual support, English
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 1 CONT
... experimental results [were] obtained on a 296 km path at approximately 8 GHz for bit rate of 1.2 Mbit/s. The system employed frequency-shift keying and "decision threshold-detection". 1, record 12, English, - decision%20threshold%2Ddetection
Record 12, French
Record 12, Domaine(s)
- Télécommunications
Record 12, Main entry term, French
- détection de seuil de décision
1, record 12, French, d%C3%A9tection%20de%20seuil%20de%20d%C3%A9cision
correct, feminine noun
Record 12, Abbreviations, French
Record 12, Synonyms, French
Record 12, Textual support, French
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 1 CONT
[des] résultats expérimentaux [ont été] obtenus sur un trajet de 296 km a 8 GHz environ pour un débit binaire de 1,2 Mbit/s. Le système utilisait une modulation par déplacement de fréquence avec "détection de modulation par déplacement de fréquence avec "détection de seuil de décision. 1, record 12, French, - d%C3%A9tection%20de%20seuil%20de%20d%C3%A9cision
Record 12, Spanish
Record 12, Textual support, Spanish
Record 13 - internal organization data 1982-04-20
Record 13, English
Record 13, Subject field(s)
- Measuring Instruments
Record 13, Main entry term, English
- threshold of detection
1, record 13, English, threshold%20of%20detection
correct
Record 13, Abbreviations, English
Record 13, Synonyms, English
Record 13, Textual support, English
Record number: 13, Textual support number: 1 CONT
... a brief combination of powdered activated carbon and ozone is valuable when the detergent content reaches occasional peaks, or when a very low residual content is required (the threshold or detection is around 0.01 mg/l). 1, record 13, English, - threshold%20of%20detection
Record 13, Key term(s)
- detection threshold
Record 13, French
Record 13, Domaine(s)
- Appareils de mesure
Record 13, Main entry term, French
- seuil de détection
1, record 13, French, seuil%20de%20d%C3%A9tection
correct, masculine noun
Record 13, Abbreviations, French
Record 13, Synonyms, French
Record 13, Textual support, French
Record number: 13, Textual support number: 1 CONT
[...] on a intérêt à combiner momentanément le charbon actif en poudre à l'ozone lorsque les teneurs en détergents présentent des pointes importantes, ou lorsque l'on veut atteindre un taux résiduel très faible de ceux-ci (le seuil de détection se situe vers 0,01 mg/l). 1, record 13, French, - seuil%20de%20d%C3%A9tection
Record 13, Spanish
Record 13, Textual support, Spanish
Record 14 - internal organization data 1981-11-16
Record 14, English
Record 14, Subject field(s)
- Aeroindustry
Record 14, Main entry term, English
- velocity gate
1, record 14, English, velocity%20gate
correct
Record 14, Abbreviations, English
Record 14, Synonyms, English
Record 14, Textual support, English
Record number: 14, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The radar is a Doppler MTI [moving target indicator] system with what is described as a "pretty low velocity gate" to enable slow-moving vehicles to be detected. 1, record 14, English, - velocity%20gate
Record 14, Key term(s)
- velocity threshold
Record 14, French
Record 14, Domaine(s)
- Constructions aéronautiques
Record 14, Main entry term, French
- seuil de détection de vitesse 1, record 14, French, seuil%20de%20d%C3%A9tection%20de%20vitesse
Record 14, Abbreviations, French
Record 14, Synonyms, French
Record 14, Textual support, French
Record number: 14, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Le radar Doppler à éliminateur d'échos fixes aurait un "seuil de détection de vitesse très bas", de façon à pouvoir détecter des véhicules se déplaçant très lentement. 1, record 14, French, - seuil%20de%20d%C3%A9tection%20de%20vitesse
Record 14, Spanish
Record 14, Textual support, Spanish
Record 15 - internal organization data 1981-05-25
Record 15, English
Record 15, Subject field(s)
- Radiobiology
Record 15, Main entry term, English
- detection level
1, record 15, English, detection%20level
correct
Record 15, Abbreviations, English
Record 15, Synonyms, English
Record 15, French
Record 15, Domaine(s)
- Radiobiologie
Record 15, Main entry term, French
- seuil de détection 1, record 15, French, seuil%20de%20d%C3%A9tection
Record 15, Abbreviations, French
Record 15, Synonyms, French
Record 15, Textual support, French
Record 15, Spanish
Record 15, Textual support, Spanish
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