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MAYDAY [1 record]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2012-09-05
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Search and Rescue (Aircraft)
- Radiotelephony
- Telecommunications Transmission
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- Mayday
1, record 1, English, Mayday
correct, standardized
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
An expression meaning "I am in distress." 2, record 1, English, - Mayday
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
It is the international radiotelephony distress signal. Preferably spoken three times, it indicates imminent and grave danger and means that immediate assistance is requested. 2, record 1, English, - Mayday
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Mayday: term and definition standardized by the Glossary for Pilots and Air Traffic Services Personnel Committee. 3, record 1, English, - Mayday
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Recherches et sauvetages (Aviation)
- Radiotéléphonie
- Transmission (Télécommunications)
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- Mayday
1, record 1, French, Mayday
correct, standardized, officially approved
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Expression signifiant : «Je suis en détresse». 2, record 1, French, - Mayday
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Signal international de détresse en radiotéléphonie. De préférence répétée trois fois, l'expression signale un danger imminent et grave et signifie que l'aide est immédiatement nécessaire. 2, record 1, French, - Mayday
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Mayday : terme et définition normalisés par le Comité sur le Glossaire à l'intention des pilotes et du personnel des services de la circulation aérienne; terme uniformisé par le Comité d'uniformisation de la terminologie aéronautique (CUTA) - Opérations aériennes et par le Comité de terminologie française du Conseil de doctrine et de tactique de l'Armée de terre (CTF). 3, record 1, French, - Mayday
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Búsqueda y salvamento (Aviación)
- Radiotelefonía
- Transmisión (Telecomunicaciones)
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- Mayday
1, record 1, Spanish, Mayday
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
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