Dictionary of Space Concepts
The Dictionary of Space Concepts (DSC) provides not only the basis for the advanced English language classes of the Multilingualism Programme; it also serves as larger online support platform for all UNIVERSEH students, with the aim of training specific space terminologies across various fields connected to the space sector. The DSC combines core space concepts and with helpful illustrations, all in an open-project format, which is freely available to everyone inside and outside UNIVERSEH. We welcome your contributions, comments, and expertise!
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Source: Short Definition: Light with wavelength from 800 nanometers to 1 millimiter. Detailed Definition: Electromagnetic radiation with wavelengths ranging from 800 nanometers to one millimeter. It is next to the red end of the visible spectrum, hereby the name. Also called IR, it is a kind of electromagnetic radiation that has qualities like both a wave and a particle, the photon, and propagates energy and momentum as well as exerting radiation pressure. Etymology: Infrared comes from Latin: infra, which means below. Sample Sentence(s): To keep an eye on workplace activities, they used infrared cameras. Without disturbing the bats, an infrared camera records them. Translations of Terms/Concepts into Partner Languages French: infrarouge German: Infrarot Polish: podczerwień Swedish: infraröd Links to Videos/Articles: https://science.nasa.gov/ems/07_infraredwaves https://education.nationalgeographic.org/resource/infrared-vision | ||