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PROPULSION SYSTEM [4 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2016-11-24
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Technical Aids for Persons with Disabilities
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- propulsion system
1, record 1, English, propulsion%20system
correct, standardized
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Combination of the parts of the wheelchair that are needed for propulsion. This combination comprises a control gear, a transmission and driving wheels. 2, record 1, English, - propulsion%20system
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
propulsion system: term and definition standardized by ISO. 3, record 1, English, - propulsion%20system
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Aides techniques pour personnes handicapées
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- système de propulsion
1, record 1, French, syst%C3%A8me%20de%20propulsion
correct, masculine noun, standardized
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Ensemble des parties du fauteuil roulant nécessaires pour la propulsion. Cet ensemble comprend le mécanisme de commande, la transmission et les roues motrices. 2, record 1, French, - syst%C3%A8me%20de%20propulsion
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
système de propulsion : terme et définition normalisés par l'ISO. 3, record 1, French, - syst%C3%A8me%20de%20propulsion
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2015-09-03
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Aircraft Propulsion Systems
- Launchers (Astronautics)
- Spacecraft
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- propulsion system
1, record 2, English, propulsion%20system
correct, officially approved
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A system consisting of a power-unit and all other equipment utilized to provide those functions necessary to sustain, monitor and control the power/thrust output of any one power-unit following installation on the airframe. 2, record 2, English, - propulsion%20system
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
These and other perturbing forces can be cancelled out by fitting a satellite with an on-board propulsion system that compensates for the forces. 3, record 2, English, - propulsion%20system
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
propulsion system: term and definition officially approved by the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO). 4, record 2, English, - propulsion%20system
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Propulsion des aéronefs
- Lanceurs (Astronautique)
- Engins spatiaux
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- système de propulsion
1, record 2, French, syst%C3%A8me%20de%20propulsion
correct, masculine noun, officially approved
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Système formé d'un groupe motopropulseur et de tous les autres équipements utilisés pour assurer les fonctions nécessaires au maintien, au contrôle et au réglage de la puissance/poussée d'un groupe motopropulseur après installation sur la cellule. 2, record 2, French, - syst%C3%A8me%20de%20propulsion
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Nombreux sont les satellites qui doivent être dotés de leurs propres systèmes de propulsion, indépendants de ceux des fusées qui les placent sur orbite. 3, record 2, French, - syst%C3%A8me%20de%20propulsion
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
système de propulsion : terme et définition uniformisés par l'Organisation de l'aviation civile internationale (OACI). 4, record 2, French, - syst%C3%A8me%20de%20propulsion
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Sistemas de propulsión de aeronaves
- Lanzadores (Astronáutica)
- Naves espaciales
Record 2, Main entry term, Spanish
- sistema de propulsión
1, record 2, Spanish, sistema%20de%20propulsi%C3%B3n
correct, masculine noun, officially approved
Record 2, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 2, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Sistema comprendido por un grupo motor y todo el equipo de ejecución de las funciones necesarias par mantener, regular y controlar la potencia y el empuje proveniente de cualquier grupo motor una vez instalado en la célula. 2, record 2, Spanish, - sistema%20de%20propulsi%C3%B3n
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
sistema de propulsión: término y definición aceptados oficialmente por la Organización de Aviación Civil Internacional (OACI). 3, record 2, Spanish, - sistema%20de%20propulsi%C3%B3n
Record 3 - internal organization data 2014-03-26
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Transmission Systems (Motor Vehicles and Bicycles)
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- propulsion system
1, record 3, English, propulsion%20system
correct, masculine noun, standardized
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A combination of on-board energy source and power train. 1, record 3, English, - propulsion%20system
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
propulsion system: term and definition standardized by ISO. 2, record 3, English, - propulsion%20system
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Transmission (Véhicules automobiles et bicyclettes)
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- système de propulsion
1, record 3, French, syst%C3%A8me%20de%20propulsion
correct, masculine noun, standardized
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Combinaison de la source d'énergie embarquée et du train de puissance. 1, record 3, French, - syst%C3%A8me%20de%20propulsion
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
système de propulsion : terme et définition normalisés par l'ISO. 2, record 3, French, - syst%C3%A8me%20de%20propulsion
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 1976-06-19
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Gasoline Motors
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- propulsion system 1, record 4, English, propulsion%20system
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Moteurs à essence
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- moteur de translation 1, record 4, French, moteur%20de%20translation
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
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