Washout

Spanish translation: reflejos / halo blanco (balística)

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English term or phrase:washout
Spanish translation:reflejos / halo blanco (balística)
Entered by: Pablo Cruz

14:26 Nov 15, 2019
English to Spanish translations [PRO]
Tech/Engineering - Military / Defense
English term or phrase: Washout
BREECH FACE OUTLINE

BLUE CIRCLE
On outer edge of prime

RED CIRCLE
Centered on firing pin impression and placed on outer edge of "washout"-prone area.


BLUE CIRCLE
Placed around firing pin impression,
inside any "washout"
Alfredo Gutierrez
Canada
Local time: 09:34
(zona de) reflejos / (zona con) halo blanco
Explanation:

Me baso en las explicaciones de este libro sobre balística:
https://books.google.de/books?id=SeBVAgAAQBAJ&pg=PT120&lpg=P...

...assesing the potential ´washout´ areas (reflected ligth off of the jagged edge of the pit of the firing pin impression... in order to minimize washout. Eliminating the washed out (white halo) area surrounding the firing pin impression...

Espero que ayude


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Note added at 4 horas (2019-11-15 19:20:16 GMT)
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PS: más adelante en el mismo texto: ... always keep in mind that your goal is to find the lightning intensity that will provide the best contrast with the least washout...



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Note added at 4 días (2019-11-20 06:00:49 GMT) Post-grading
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my pleasure...
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Local time: 14:34
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washout
(zona de) reflejos / (zona con) halo blanco


Explanation:

Me baso en las explicaciones de este libro sobre balística:
https://books.google.de/books?id=SeBVAgAAQBAJ&pg=PT120&lpg=P...

...assesing the potential ´washout´ areas (reflected ligth off of the jagged edge of the pit of the firing pin impression... in order to minimize washout. Eliminating the washed out (white halo) area surrounding the firing pin impression...

Espero que ayude


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Note added at 4 horas (2019-11-15 19:20:16 GMT)
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PS: más adelante en el mismo texto: ... always keep in mind that your goal is to find the lightning intensity that will provide the best contrast with the least washout...



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Note added at 4 días (2019-11-20 06:00:49 GMT) Post-grading
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my pleasure...


Pablo Cruz
Local time: 14:34
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