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"sphére fictive"

English translation: rolling sphere (method)(protection against lightning)


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French term or phrase:"sphére fictive" (méthode) (protection contre la foudre
English translation:rolling sphere (method)(protection against lightning)
Entered by: NewCal
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02:50 Jul 14, 2005
French to English translations [PRO]
Tech/Engineering - Electronics / Elect Eng / lightning protection
French term or phrase: "sphére fictive"
Les 3 méthodes qui peuvent être utilisées (pour la protection) sont :

- les mailes
- l'angle de protection
- sphère fictive

CONTEXTE : study for the protection against lightning on an industrial site

If possible at least one reference would be appreciated.
NewCal
New Caledonia
Local time: 18:44
rolling sphere (method)
Explanation:
there's no shortage of websites to back this one up. the "rolling sphere method" is the commonly accepted term.
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Sofia Ziskind
Israel
Local time: 10:44
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Summary of answers provided
5 +1imaginary spherePierre Renault
3rolling sphere (method)Sofia Ziskind
3rolling sphere (method)Sofia Ziskind


  

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sphère fictive
imaginary sphere


Explanation:
See the explanation of how lightning rods actually work (the first link) to understand the principle. Then read the second link to understand the imaginary sphere model/method.

The model is simply a mathematical model of the theories.

Pierre Renault
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agree  Tony M: Although it is also referred to as the 'rolling sphere' method, I think in this particular context, 'imaginary sphere' fits best
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rolling sphere (method)


Explanation:
there's no shortage of websites to back this one up. the "rolling sphere method" is the commonly accepted term.


    Reference: http://www.neccode.com/mojonewsarchive/LSP-HTML/HTML/Lightni...
    Reference: http://www.novaris.com.au/index.php?option=content&task=view...
Sofia Ziskind
Israel
Local time: 10:44
Native speaker of: Native in EnglishEnglish, Native in RussianRussian
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1 hr   confidence: Answerer confidence 3/5Answerer confidence 3/5
rolling sphere (method)


Explanation:
there's no shortage of websites to back this one up. the "rolling sphere method" is the commonly accepted term.


    Reference: http://www.neccode.com/mojonewsarchive/LSP-HTML/HTML/Lightni...
    Reference: http://www.novaris.com.au/index.php?option=content&task=view...
Sofia Ziskind
Israel
Local time: 10:44
Native speaker of: Native in EnglishEnglish, Native in RussianRussian
PRO pts in category: 8
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