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Anzeigequerschnitt

English translation: matrix sign portal / gantry

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German term or phrase:Anzeigequerschnitt
English translation:matrix sign portal / gantry
Entered by: Michael Grunwald

08:37 May 5, 2006
German to English translations [PRO]
Tech/Engineering - Transport / Transportation / Shipping / Road traffic speed monitor
German term or phrase: Anzeigequerschnitt
Brücke mit einem oder mehreren Wechselzeichengebern (Einrichtung zur Darstellung von Wechselverkehrszeichen).

e.g.
Ist das Geschwindigkeitsüberwachungsgerät an eine Wechselverkehrszeichenanlage mit nur einem relevanten Anzeigequerschnitt angebunden, muss das Gerät aus den Meldungen der WVZ automatisch den zum Zeitpunkt der Messwertbildung gültigen Geschwindigkeitsgrenzwert ermitteln, um insbesondere den aktuellen Bildauslösegrenzwert festzulegen.

- probably on an Autobahn or similar
- connected to a radar gun (mobile or stationary)

PS If anyone knows of existence/location of English translation of PTB-A 18.11 (Dez. 2005) - Messgeräte im Straßenverkehr - Geschwindigkeitsüberwachungsgeräte
issued by Physikalisch-Technischen Bundesanstalt (PTB) could they let me know ASAP!
Michael Grunwald
Local time: 13:16
matrix sign portal
Explanation:
Sorry about the first response.

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Note added at 1 hr (2006-05-05 09:43:21 GMT)
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MATRIX INDICATORS AND CONTROLLED MOTORWAY INDICATORS

These indicators are simple matrix panels with the capability to show two-digit advisory speed limits, highway lane closure symbols or short words. CMI signs conform to the requirements of mandatory speed limit signs and comprise a red circle surrounding a display matrix that can show variable speed limits, set remotely depending on prevailing road conditions. The signs are also linked to police speed enforcement cameras, the threshold for which is changed depending on the sign setting.

Both of these signs can be either post-mounted or placed on an overhead 'bridge' or 'portal' gantry with one sign per lane on a multi-lane highway.
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Frits Ens
Netherlands
Local time: 07:16
Grading comment
Great - put me squarely on right track
4 KudoZ points were awarded for this answer



Summary of answers provided
4 +1matrix sign portal
Frits Ens
3matrix sign size
Frits Ens


Discussion entries: 1





  

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55 mins   confidence: Answerer confidence 3/5Answerer confidence 3/5
matrix sign size


Explanation:
This should lead to some answers

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Note added at 1 hr (2006-05-05 09:40:46 GMT)
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I think I misread the question; the answer might be:
matrix portal



    Reference: http://www.trafficmap.co.uk/TrafficMap/faq/faq6.html
Frits Ens
Netherlands
Local time: 07:16
Native speaker of: Native in DutchDutch, Native in FrisianFrisian
PRO pts in category: 4
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1 hr   confidence: Answerer confidence 4/5Answerer confidence 4/5 peer agreement (net): +1
matrix sign portal


Explanation:
Sorry about the first response.

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Note added at 1 hr (2006-05-05 09:43:21 GMT)
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MATRIX INDICATORS AND CONTROLLED MOTORWAY INDICATORS

These indicators are simple matrix panels with the capability to show two-digit advisory speed limits, highway lane closure symbols or short words. CMI signs conform to the requirements of mandatory speed limit signs and comprise a red circle surrounding a display matrix that can show variable speed limits, set remotely depending on prevailing road conditions. The signs are also linked to police speed enforcement cameras, the threshold for which is changed depending on the sign setting.

Both of these signs can be either post-mounted or placed on an overhead 'bridge' or 'portal' gantry with one sign per lane on a multi-lane highway.


    Reference: http://www.trafficmap.co.uk/TrafficMap/faq/faq6.html
Frits Ens
Netherlands
Local time: 07:16
Native speaker of: Native in DutchDutch, Native in FrisianFrisian
PRO pts in category: 4
Grading comment
Great - put me squarely on right track

Peer comments on this answer (and responses from the answerer)
agree  Ingeborg Gowans (X): yes, at my last visit in Germany last year, I was surprised that the speed is not always unlimited everywhere any more. . How would speed monitor work?
2 hrs
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