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条密式密语表

English translation: numerical code table


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Chinese term or phrase: 条密式密语表
Unclear as to what 条密式 means here. Thanks in advance!
Warren Lindsay
United States
Local time: 23:42
English translation:numerical code table
Explanation:
条密式是用一组数码表示一个完整的指挥用语；纵横坐标式是将指挥用语的词和词组编排在方格内，给各方格纵横坐标规定一组数码作为代密，使用时可任意组合。对编拟密语表的要求是便于使用、利于保密。

I think what Aaron described is more like 纵横坐标式.

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Note added at 1 day3 hrs (2009-10-06 20:43:55 GMT)
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Sorry, I've been off line for a while. And I apologize for not copying and pasting the link properly. The first link should be: http://www.csde.com.cn/techtheme/article/2008/0825/article_2...
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Daisy Zhu
United Kingdom
Local time: 05:42
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4 +1numerical code tableDaisy Zhu
3intensity meterChiara Migliore
3strip-style
Aaron Gilkison


  

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strip-style


Explanation:
I'm pretty sure of what this refers to, though exact terminology might depend on context.

A "strip" is a coding tool where, for example, on one side of the strip is a list of numbers and on the other side of the strip is a list of letters (or symbols or whatever). During any given period of time the "strip" is set in a certain way so that certain numbers correspond to certain letters. Sometimes the strip will change and one side or the other will slide to the new strip position or an altogether new strip of numbers or letters will be inserted, thus changing the code. It's super basic encoding, though there are very complex variations and methods of changing the strip... decoder rings from cereal boxes are the simplest form....

Hope that helps you get an idea.

Hope I'm on the right track!

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Note added at 10 mins (2009-10-05 17:33:18 GMT)
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at least, that's what WE called it... maybe there is a more technical designation...

Aaron Gilkison
United States
Local time: 00:42
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intensity meter


Explanation:
条 it's the measure word (used for objects longer than their width).
密 means "density" or "intensity".
式 it's a measuring instrument.

I think it's part of one of those measuring devices used by the army to catch and translate whispered conversations.

Hope that helps!

Chiara Migliore
Italy
Native speaker of: Native in ItalianItalian
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17 hrs   confidence: Answerer confidence 4/5Answerer confidence 4/5 peer agreement (net): +1
numerical code table


Explanation:
条密式是用一组数码表示一个完整的指挥用语；纵横坐标式是将指挥用语的词和词组编排在方格内，给各方格纵横坐标规定一组数码作为代密，使用时可任意组合。对编拟密语表的要求是便于使用、利于保密。

I think what Aaron described is more like 纵横坐标式.

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Note added at 1 day3 hrs (2009-10-06 20:43:55 GMT)
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Sorry, I've been off line for a while. And I apologize for not copying and pasting the link properly. The first link should be: http://www.csde.com.cn/techtheme/article/2008/0825/article_2...


    Reference: http://www.csde.com.cn/techtheme/article/2008/0
    Reference: http://www.lfywx.cn/files/article/html/2/2589/589795.html
Daisy Zhu
United Kingdom
Local time: 05:42
Native speaker of: Native in ChineseChinese
PRO pts in category: 8
Notes to answerer
Asker: Thanks Daisy, the first link you left seems to be broken. Do you happen to have the link handy or remember what your search terms were for the site? I'd be interested in reading more about it.


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