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Record 1 2004-06-30

English

Subject field(s)
  • Telecommunications Transmission
DEF

A 2-level nonreturn-to-zero code in which binary zero is coded so that both amplitude levels A1 and A2 are attained consecutively, each for half a unit time interval (T/2). Binary one is coded so that either of the amplitude levels, A1 and A2 are attained alternately for one full unit time interval (T).

French

Domaine(s)
  • Transmission (Télécommunications)

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Transmisión (Telecomunicaciones)
DEF

Código de transmisión binaria en el que el bit "1" se representa alternativamente por estado positivo y un estado negativo y cada bit "0" se representa siempre por un estado negativo en la primera mitad del intervalo de bits y por un estado positivo en la segunda mitad.

OBS

CMI es la abreviatura del inglés "coded mark inversion".

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Record 2 2012-03-02

English

Subject field(s)
  • Doors, Windows and Openings (Building Elements)
DEF

A wooden (now sometimes steel) cover that fastens over a window at night to protect the occupants. It is hung either inside or outside the window.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Ouvertures (Éléments du bâtiment)
DEF

Volet en bois ou en métal ouvrant vers l'extérieur d'une croisée.

OBS

Autrefois, les volets ne désignaient que les ouvrages intérieurs, les fermetures extérieures étant des contrevents.

OBS

volet : terme uniformisé par le Groupe de travail de terminologie du génie.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Puertas, ventanas y aberturas (Elementos de edificios)
DEF

Cubrición de una ventana mediante un panel de madera ligera con forma de puerta, que evita la luz, da protección al cristal o añade aislamiento temporal.

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