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THRESHOLD DETECTOR [2 records]

Record 1 2016-11-23

English

Subject field(s)
  • Scientific Instruments
  • Atomic Physics
  • Nuclear Physics
DEF

A detector [used] to trace neutron radiation above a certain energy value (threshold energy).

OBS

threshold detector: term standardized by ISO in 1997.

OBS

threshold detector: term extracted from the “Glossaire de l’énergie nucléaire” and reproduced with permission of the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Instruments scientifiques
  • Physique atomique
  • Physique nucléaire
DEF

Détecteur utilisé pour déterminer le rayonnement neutronique au-delà d'une valeur d'énergie spécifiée (seuil d'énergie).

OBS

détecteur à seuil : terme normalisé par l'ISO en 1997.

OBS

détecteur à seuil : terme extrait du «Glossaire de l’énergie nucléaire» et reproduit avec l’autorisation de l’Organisation de coopération et de développement économiques.

Spanish

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Record 2 1989-11-06

English

Subject field(s)
  • Aeroindustry
CONT

A threshold sensor in the analog altitude converter ... performs a comparison of the indicated altitude with the self-test referenced altitude voltage and activates a GO/NO-GO status signal.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Constructions aéronautiques

Spanish

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