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MAW [6 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2022-12-07
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Security Devices
- Missiles and Rockets
- Air Forces
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- missile approach warning system
1, record 1, English, missile%20approach%20warning%20system
correct, NATO, officially approved
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
- MAWS 2, record 1, English, MAWS
correct, NATO, officially approved
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- missile approach warner 3, record 1, English, missile%20approach%20warner
correct, NATO, standardized
- MAW 4, record 1, English, MAW
correct, NATO, standardized
- MAW 4, record 1, English, MAW
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A system that uses both passive and active means to detect a projectile's approach, warns the crew and triggers countermeasures. 5, record 1, English, - missile%20approach%20warning%20system
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Some MAWS use active means of detection only. 5, record 1, English, - missile%20approach%20warning%20system
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
missile approach warning system; MAWS: designations and definition officially approved by the Joint Terminology Panel. 6, record 1, English, - missile%20approach%20warning%20system
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 3 OBS
missile approach warner; MAW: designations standardized by NATO. 6, record 1, English, - missile%20approach%20warning%20system
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Dispositifs de sécurité
- Missiles et roquettes
- Forces aériennes
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- système avertisseur d'approche de missiles
1, record 1, French, syst%C3%A8me%20avertisseur%20d%27approche%20de%20missiles
correct, masculine noun, officially approved
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
- SAAM 1, record 1, French, SAAM
correct, masculine noun, officially approved
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- avertisseur d'approche de missile 2, record 1, French, avertisseur%20d%27approche%20de%20missile
correct, masculine noun, NATO, standardized
- système d'alerte aux missiles en approche 2, record 1, French, syst%C3%A8me%20d%27alerte%20aux%20missiles%20en%20approche
correct, masculine noun, NATO
- alarme de proximité missile 3, record 1, French, alarme%20de%20proximit%C3%A9%20missile
correct, feminine noun, officially approved
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Système qui se sert de moyens passifs et actifs pour détecter l'approche d'un projectile, avertit l'équipage et déclenche des contremesures. 1, record 1, French, - syst%C3%A8me%20avertisseur%20d%27approche%20de%20missiles
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Certains SAAM ne se servent que de moyens de détection actifs. 1, record 1, French, - syst%C3%A8me%20avertisseur%20d%27approche%20de%20missiles
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
système avertisseur d'approche de missiles; SAAM : désignations et définition uniformisées par le Groupe d'experts en terminologie interarmées. 4, record 1, French, - syst%C3%A8me%20avertisseur%20d%27approche%20de%20missiles
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 3 OBS
avertisseur d'approche de missile : désignation normalisée par l'OTAN. 4, record 1, French, - syst%C3%A8me%20avertisseur%20d%27approche%20de%20missiles
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 4 OBS
alarme de proximité missile : désignation uniformisée par le Comité de terminologie française du Conseil de doctrine et de tactique de l'Armée de terre. 4, record 1, French, - syst%C3%A8me%20avertisseur%20d%27approche%20de%20missiles
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2021-03-18
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Non-Gov. Provincial Bodies and Committees (Canadian)
- Water Resources Management
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- Manitoba Association of Watersheds
1, record 2, English, Manitoba%20Association%20of%20Watersheds
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
- MAW 1, record 2, English, MAW
correct
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- Manitoba Conservation Districts Association 2, record 2, English, Manitoba%20Conservation%20Districts%20Association
former designation, correct
- MCDA 3, record 2, English, MCDA
former designation, correct
- MCDA 3, record 2, English, MCDA
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The Manitoba Association of Watersheds supports Manitoba's 14 watershed districts in their efforts to protect Manitoba's soil, water, habitat, and climate. 4, record 2, English, - Manitoba%20Association%20of%20Watersheds
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
On January 1st, 2020, Manitoba's 18 conservation districts became 14 watershed districts with the proclamation of the Watershed Districts Act. To reflect this change, Manitoba Conservation Districts Association (MCDA) has changed its name to the Manitoba Association of Watersheds (MAW). 4, record 2, English, - Manitoba%20Association%20of%20Watersheds
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités provinciaux non gouv. canadiens
- Gestion des ressources en eau
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- Manitoba Association of Watersheds
1, record 2, French, Manitoba%20Association%20of%20Watersheds
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
- MAW 1, record 2, French, MAW
correct
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- Manitoba Conservation Districts Association 2, record 2, French, Manitoba%20Conservation%20Districts%20Association
former designation, correct
- MCDA 3, record 2, French, MCDA
former designation, correct
- MCDA 3, record 2, French, MCDA
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2010-10-01
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Units (Regular Force, Armed Forces)
- Operations (Air Forces)
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- Marine Air Wing
1, record 3, English, Marine%20Air%20Wing
NATO
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
- MAW 1, record 3, English, MAW
NATO
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Unités (régulières, Forces armées)
- Opérations (Forces aériennes)
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- Escadre aérienne des Marines
1, record 3, French, Escadre%20a%C3%A9rienne%20des%20Marines
feminine noun, NATO
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
- MAW 1, record 3, French, MAW
feminine noun, NATO
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2000-09-14
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Aircraft Airframe
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- mission adaptive wing
1, record 4, English, mission%20adaptive%20wing
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
- MAW 2, record 4, English, MAW
correct
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Both Grumman and Rockwell prototypes would be powered by a single GE F404 engine and both have canards, which can control the airflow over the wing root at high angles of attack, thus maintaining high lift, as well as providing favourable control moments. Grumman proposed an all-flying canard and the camber-changing technique of the Mission Adaptive Wing (MAW) applied for the first time to a thin wing. 1, record 4, English, - mission%20adaptive%20wing
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Cellule d'aéronefs
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- voilure MAW
1, record 4, French, voilure%20MAW
feminine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Les prototypes de Grumman et de Rockwell seraient tous les deux propulsés par un unique moteur General Electric F404 et auraient un empennage canard. L'appareil de Grumman comporte un empennage canard à incidence variable et fait appel à la technique de variation de cambrure (voilure MAW = Mission adaptative Wing), appliquée pour la première fois à une aile mince. 1, record 4, French, - voilure%20MAW
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 1997-02-26
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Missiles and Rockets
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- medium anti-tank weapon
1, record 5, English, medium%20anti%2Dtank%20weapon
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
- MAW 1, record 5, English, MAW
correct
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Missiles et roquettes
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- arme antichar moyenne
1, record 5, French, arme%20antichar%20moyenne
correct, feminine noun, officially approved
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
arme antichar moyenne : terme uniformisé par le Groupe de travail de terminologie des Munitions. 2, record 5, French, - arme%20antichar%20moyenne
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 1988-03-23
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Organizations, Administrative Units and Committees
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- Mothers Are Women
1, record 6, English, Mothers%20Are%20Women
correct, Ontario
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
- MAW 2, record 6, English, MAW
correct, Ontario
Record 6, Synonyms, English
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
in Ottawa. Abbreviation confirmed by the organization. 2, record 6, English, - Mothers%20Are%20Women
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Organismes, unités administratives et comités
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- Mothers Are Women
1, record 6, French, Mothers%20Are%20Women
correct, Ontario
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
- MAW 1, record 6, French, MAW
correct, Ontario
Record 6, Synonyms, French
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Renseignement obtenu de l'organisme. 1, record 6, French, - Mothers%20Are%20Women
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
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