Glossary S
Deutsch: Oberfläche / Español: Superficie / Português: Superfície / Français: Surface / Italiano: Superficie
The concept of surface finds application in physics, engineering, computer graphics, and many other disciplines, primarily in representing the surfaces of physical objects. For example, in analyzing the aerodynamic properties of an airplane, the central consideration is the flow of air along its surface.
Sustainability in the environmental context refers to the practice of using natural resources in a way that meets current needs without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs. It encompasses a broad range of activities and principles aimed at preserving the natural environment, ensuring the long-term health and well-being of the planet, and maintaining ecological balance.
Deutsch: Nachhaltige Technologie / Español: tecnología sostenible / Português: tecnologia sustentável / Français: technologie durable / Italiano: tecnologia sostenibile
Sustainable technology in the environmental context refers to the development and application of devices, systems, or methods that utilize resources in a way that does not deplete or permanently damage these resources. These technologies are designed to have a minimal environmental impact and to support enduring ecological balance, thereby promoting sustainability in various industries and sectors.
Deutsch: Nachhaltiger Verkehr / Español: transporte sostenible / Português: transporte sustentável / Français: transport durable / Italiano: trasporto sostenibile
Sustainable transportation in the environmental context refers to transportation methods and systems designed to minimize their environmental impact. This approach to transportation supports the mobility needs of societies while being eco-friendly, economically viable, and socially inclusive.
Deutsch: Synthetisch / Español: Sintético / Português: Sintético / Français: Synthétique / Italiano: Sintetico /
The Synthesis describes the combination of two or more parts, whether by design or by natural processes. Furthermore, it may imply being prepared or made artificially, in contrast to naturally. The resulting product is called 'Synthetic'.
Deutsch: Synthetisches Schmiermittel / Español: Lubricante sintético / Português: Lubrificante sintético / Français: Lubrifiant synthétique / Italiano: Lubrificante sintetico
Synthetic lubricant is a chemically engineered substance created from synthetic compounds rather than crude oil, which is traditionally used in conventional lubricants. These lubricants are designed to provide superior mechanical and chemical properties for various applications in industries and vehicles.
A systematic sample is a sampling design that utilizes regular spacing between the sample points, in one sense or another. The EMAP design selects samples via the triangular grid. Spatial arrangement of the selected resource units is not always strictly systematic, but the systematic grid is an important aspect of the design.