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AIR CAMERA [2 records]

Record 1 - external organization data 2000-06-22

English

Subject field(s)
  • Security Devices
  • Protection of Life
  • Radiological Physics (Theory and Application)
  • Compartment - Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission
DEF

A radiographic exposure device where the flow of air moves the source capsule out of the shield to make the radiographic exposure.

OBS

When pneumatically operated, the exposure device is fitted with a pump, drive and source guide tubes. The drive tube is connected at the pump end to a double acting pump with a control valve for pressure or suction, and at rear of the exposure device at the air inlet fitting.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Dispositifs de sécurité
  • Sécurité des personnes
  • Physique radiologique et applications
  • Tiroir - Commission canadienne de sûreté nucléaire
DEF

Appareil dans lequel la pression d'air pousse la source gammagraphique hors de son blindage pour effectuer une gammagraphie.

OBS

L'appareil pneumatique est équipé d'une pompe, d'un tube de pompe et d'un tube de guidage. Le tube de pompe est branché à une pompe à double action munie d'une valve de contrôle de la pression ou de la succion et au raccord d'entrée d'air qui se trouve à l'arrière de l'appareil.

Spanish

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Record 2 1980-07-15

English

Subject field(s)
  • Photography
OBS

A camera specially designed for use in aircraft.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Photographie
OBS

Appareil spécialement conçu pour être utilisé dans un avion.

Spanish

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