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LIGNE KARMAN [1 record]

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Record 1 2019-09-13

English

Subject field(s)
  • Space Physics
  • Statutes and Regulations (Air Transport)
  • Aircraft Piloting and Navigation
DEF

The arbitrary line that divides air from space.

OBS

The Karman line is set at 100 kilometres altitude above sea level.

OBS

Karman line: designation and definition officially approved by the Air Force Terminology Panel, the Joint Terminology Panel and the Defence Terminology Standardization Board.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Physique spatiale
  • Réglementation et législation (Transp. aérien)
  • Pilotage et navigation aérienne
DEF

Ligne arbitraire qui sépare l'air de l'espace.

OBS

La ligne de Karman est fixée à 100 kilomètres au-dessus du niveau de la mer.

OBS

ligne de Karman : désignation et définition uniformisées par le Groupe d'experts en terminologie de la Force aérienne, le Groupe d'experts en terminologie interarmées et le Conseil de normalisation de terminologie de la défense.

Spanish

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