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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 gap between the highest practical altitude for conventional aviation and the Karman line.

OBS

The highest practical altitude for conventional aviation is 20 kilometres (66,000 feet), and the Karman line is 100 kilometres above sea level.

OBS

near space: 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

Distance entre l'altitude pratique la plus élevée pour l'aviation conventionnelle et la ligne de Karman.

OBS

L'altitude pratique la plus élevée pour l'aviation conventionnelle est à 20 kilomètres (66 000 pieds) et la ligne de Karman est à 100 kilomètres au-dessus du niveau de la mer.

OBS

proche espace; espace proche : désignations 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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