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INFLUENCE RELEASE SINKER [1 record]

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Record 1 2002-02-28

English

Subject field(s)
  • Demolition (Military)
  • Naval Mines
DEF

A sinker which holds a moored or rising mine at the seabed and releases it when actuated by a suitable ship influence.

OBS

influence release sinker: term and definition standardized by NATO.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Destruction (Militaire)
  • Mines marines
DEF

Crapaud qui maintient une mine à orin ou une mine à flotteur largable sur le fond et ne la libère que lorsqu'il est convenablement influencé par le passage d'un bâtiment.

OBS

crapaud à largage à influence : terme et définition normalisés par l'OTAN.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Destrucción (Militar)
  • Minas marinas
DEF

Fondeador que mantiene una mina saliente en una posición en el mar y la suelta cuando se actúa mediante la influencia adecuada de un barco.

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