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AAD [12 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2024-06-10
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Skydiving, Paragliding and Hang Gliding
- Airborne Forces
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- automatic activation device
1, record 1, English, automatic%20activation%20device
correct, officially approved
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
- AAD 1, record 1, English, AAD
correct, officially approved
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- automatic opening device 2, record 1, English, automatic%20opening%20device
correct, officially approved
- AOD 3, record 1, English, AOD
correct, officially approved
- AOD 3, record 1, English, AOD
- automatic parachute release 4, record 1, English, automatic%20parachute%20release
correct, officially approved
- APR 4, record 1, English, APR
correct, officially approved
- APR 4, record 1, English, APR
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A device that automatically deploys a main or reserve parachute when a parachutist crosses a predetermined altitude threshold at a high speed. 4, record 1, English, - automatic%20activation%20device
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
... the barometrically operated AOD will function when you pass through a pre-determined height at a faster than acceptable rate of descent. 5, record 1, English, - automatic%20activation%20device
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
automatic activation device; AAD; automatic opening device; AOD; automatic parachute release; APR: designations and definition officially approved by the Army Terminology Panel. 6, record 1, English, - automatic%20activation%20device
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Parachutisme, parapente et deltaplane
- Forces aéroportées
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- dispositif d'ouverture automatique
1, record 1, French, dispositif%20d%27ouverture%20automatique
correct, masculine noun, officially approved
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
- DOA 2, record 1, French, DOA
correct, masculine noun, officially approved
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- dispositif de déclenchement automatique 3, record 1, French, dispositif%20de%20d%C3%A9clenchement%20automatique
correct, masculine noun, officially approved
- DDA 3, record 1, French, DDA
correct, masculine noun, officially approved
- DDA 3, record 1, French, DDA
- déclencheur automatique 4, record 1, French, d%C3%A9clencheur%20automatique
correct, masculine noun
- déclencheur 5, record 1, French, d%C3%A9clencheur
correct, masculine noun
- ouvreur automatique 6, record 1, French, ouvreur%20automatique
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Dispositif qui ouvre automatiquement un parachute principal ou de secours lorsqu'un parachutiste franchit un seuil d'altitude déterminé à grande vitesse. 2, record 1, French, - dispositif%20d%27ouverture%20automatique
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Différents constructeurs ont [...] élaboré des appareils destinés à commander le parachute de secours [...] Ces déclencheurs sont du type vario-barométrique [...] opérant en fonction : 1) d'une hauteur-pression préalablement choisie; 2) du taux de descente verticale. 7, record 1, French, - dispositif%20d%27ouverture%20automatique
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
dispositif d'ouverture automatique; DOA; dispositif de déclenchement automatique; DDA : désignations et définition uniformisées par le Groupe d'experts en terminologie de l'Armée de terre. 8, record 1, French, - dispositif%20d%27ouverture%20automatique
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2023-04-01
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Air Defence
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- area air defence
1, record 2, English, area%20air%20defence
correct, NATO, standardized
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
- AAD 2, record 2, English, AAD
correct, NATO, standardized
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
area air defence; AAD: designations standardized by NATO. 3, record 2, English, - area%20air%20defence
Record 2, Key term(s)
- area air defense
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Défense aérienne
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- défense aérienne de zone
1, record 2, French, d%C3%A9fense%20a%C3%A9rienne%20de%20zone
correct, feminine noun, NATO, standardized
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
- AAD 2, record 2, French, AAD
correct, feminine noun, NATO, standardized
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
défense aérienne de zone; AAD : désignations normalisées par l'OTAN. 3, record 2, French, - d%C3%A9fense%20a%C3%A9rienne%20de%20zone
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2019-09-09
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Air Defence
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- active air defence
1, record 3, English, active%20air%20defence
correct, NATO, standardized, officially approved
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
- AAD 2, record 3, English, AAD
correct, officially approved
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
[A set of] active measures taken to destroy a hostile air-based threat or reduce its effectiveness. 3, record 3, English, - active%20air%20defence
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Active air defence includes the use of aircraft, air-defence weapons, weapons not used primarily in an air-defence role as well as electronic and cyber resources. 3, record 3, English, - active%20air%20defence
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 OBS
active air defence; AAD: designations officially approved by the Defence Terminology Standardization Committee, the Army Terminology Panel and the Joint Terminology Panel. 4, record 3, English, - active%20air%20defence
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 3 OBS
active air defence: designation standardized by NATO. 4, record 3, English, - active%20air%20defence
Record 3, Key term(s)
- active air defense
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Défense aérienne
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- défense aérienne active
1, record 3, French, d%C3%A9fense%20a%C3%A9rienne%20active
correct, feminine noun, NATO, standardized, officially approved
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
- DAA 2, record 3, French, DAA
correct, feminine noun, officially approved
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
[Ensemble des] mesures actives prises pour éliminer une menace aérienne ou en réduire l'efficacité. 3, record 3, French, - d%C3%A9fense%20a%C3%A9rienne%20active
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
La défense aérienne active comprend l'emploi d'aéronefs, d'armes de défense aérienne, d'armes dont la capacité première n'est pas la défense aérienne, de ressources électroniques et de cybermoyens. 3, record 3, French, - d%C3%A9fense%20a%C3%A9rienne%20active
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 OBS
défense aérienne active; DAA : désignations uniformisées par le Comité de normalisation de la terminologie de la défense, le Groupe d'experts en terminologie de l'Armée de terre, le Groupe d'experts en terminologie interarmées et le Comité de terminologie française du Conseil de doctrine et de tactique de l'Armée de terre. 4, record 3, French, - d%C3%A9fense%20a%C3%A9rienne%20active
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 3 OBS
défense aérienne active : désignation normalisée par l'OTAN. 4, record 3, French, - d%C3%A9fense%20a%C3%A9rienne%20active
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Defensa aérea
Record 3, Main entry term, Spanish
- defensa aérea activa
1, record 3, Spanish, defensa%20a%C3%A9rea%20activa
correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 3, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2018-02-22
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Supply (Military)
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- advanced ammunition depot
1, record 4, English, advanced%20ammunition%20depot
correct, officially approved
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
- AAD 1, record 4, English, AAD
correct, officially approved
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
advanced ammunition depot; AAD: designations officially approved by the Department of National Defence and the Canadian Forces. 2, record 4, English, - advanced%20ammunition%20depot
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Approvisionnement (Militaire)
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- dépôt de munitions avancé
1, record 4, French, d%C3%A9p%C3%B4t%20de%20munitions%20avanc%C3%A9
correct, masculine noun, officially approved
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
- DMA 1, record 4, French, DMA
correct, masculine noun, officially approved
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
dépôt de munitions avancé; DMA : désignations uniformisées par le ministère de la Défense nationale et les Forces canadiennes. 2, record 4, French, - d%C3%A9p%C3%B4t%20de%20munitions%20avanc%C3%A9
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 2016-11-30
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Scientific Measurements and Analyses
- Radiation Protection
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- average annual dose
1, record 5, English, average%20annual%20dose
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The Threshold Limit Values (TLVs) published by the ACGIH (American Conference of Governmental Industrial Hygienists) are used in many jurisdictions occupational exposure limits or guidelines: 20 mSv - TLV for average annual dose for radiation workers, averaged over five years ... 3, record 5, English, - average%20annual%20dose
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
average annual dose; AAD: term and abbreviation extracted from the “Glossaire de l’énergie nucléaire” and reproduced with permission of the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development. 4, record 5, English, - average%20annual%20dose
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Mesures et analyse (Sciences)
- Radioprotection
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- dose moyenne annuelle
1, record 5, French, dose%20moyenne%20annuelle
correct, feminine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Pour les travailleurs d'entreprises extérieures, qui ont une dosimétrie passive complémentaire fournie par le CEA [Commissariat à l'énergie atomique], la dose moyenne annuelle reçue par individu effectivement exposé est de 0,41 mSv en 2003. Ces valeurs sont à rapprocher de la réglementation française qui est, pour les personnes travaillant dans le nucléaire, de 35 mSv par an, à ce jour. 2, record 5, French, - dose%20moyenne%20annuelle
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
dose moyenne annuelle : terme extrait du «Glossaire de l’énergie nucléaire» et reproduit avec l’autorisation de l’Organisation de coopération et de développement économiques. 3, record 5, French, - dose%20moyenne%20annuelle
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 2016-05-13
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Organizations, Administrative Units and Committees
- Agriculture - General
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- Agriculture Adaptation Directorate
1, record 6, English, Agriculture%20Adaptation%20Directorate
correct
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
- AAD 2, record 6, English, AAD
correct
Record 6, Synonyms, English
- Agriculture Transformation Programs Directorate 1, record 6, English, Agriculture%20Transformation%20Programs%20Directorate
former designation, correct
- ATPD 1, record 6, English, ATPD
former designation, correct
- ATPD 1, record 6, English, ATPD
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Organismes, unités administratives et comités
- Agriculture - Généralités
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- Direction de l'adaptation agricole
1, record 6, French, Direction%20de%20l%27adaptation%20agricole
feminine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
- DAA 2, record 6, French, DAA
feminine noun
Record 6, Synonyms, French
- Direction des programmes de transformation du secteur agricole 1, record 6, French, Direction%20des%20programmes%20de%20transformation%20du%20secteur%20agricole
former designation, correct
- DPTSA 1, record 6, French, DPTSA
former designation, correct
- DPTSA 1, record 6, French, DPTSA
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 2007-04-20
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Federal Government Bodies and Committees (Canadian)
- Information Processing (Informatics)
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- Access and Applications Directorate
1, record 7, English, Access%20and%20Applications%20Directorate
correct
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Industry Canada. This directorate helps people and communities use information technology to improve their quality of life. Community Access Program (CAP) offers affordable access to the Internet through a national network of sites that are located in facilities such as public libraries, schools, and community centres. 1, record 7, English, - Access%20and%20Applications%20Directorate
Record 7, Key term(s)
- AAD
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités fédéraux (Gouvernement canadien)
- Traitement de l'information (Informatique)
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- Direction de l'accès et des applications
1, record 7, French, Direction%20de%20l%27acc%C3%A8s%20et%20des%20applications
correct, feminine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Industrie Canada. Cette direction aide les gens et les communautés à utiliser la technologie de l'information pour améliorer leur qualité de vie. Le Programme d'accès communautaire (PAC) offre un accès abordable par le biais d'un réseau national de sites d'accès public à Internet, notamment à partir des bibliothèques publiques, des écoles et des centres communautaires. 1, record 7, French, - Direction%20de%20l%27acc%C3%A8s%20et%20des%20applications
Record 7, Key term(s)
- DAA
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record 8 - internal organization data 2005-03-10
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- Non-Gov. Provincial Bodies and Committees (Canadian)
- Hearing
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- Alberta Association of the Deaf
1, record 8, English, Alberta%20Association%20of%20the%20Deaf
correct
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
- AAD 1, record 8, English, AAD
correct
Record 8, Synonyms, English
Record 8, Textual support, English
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Alberta Association of the Deaf (AAD) is an action-oriented organization of and for Deaf Albertans of every age. AAD was incorporated in 1972 by the Province of Alberta as a provincial society. 1, record 8, English, - Alberta%20Association%20of%20the%20Deaf
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités provinciaux non gouv. canadiens
- Ouïe
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- Alberta Association of the Deaf
1, record 8, French, Alberta%20Association%20of%20the%20Deaf
correct, feminine noun
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
- AAD 1, record 8, French, AAD
correct, feminine noun
Record 8, Synonyms, French
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
Record 9 - internal organization data 2002-04-16
Record 9, English
Record 9, Subject field(s)
- Television (Radioelectricity)
- Audiovisual Techniques and Equipment
Record 9, Main entry term, English
- AAD
1, record 9, English, AAD
correct
Record 9, Abbreviations, English
Record 9, Synonyms, English
- Analog-Analog-Digital 2, record 9, English, Analog%2DAnalog%2DDigital
correct
Record 9, Textual support, English
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 CONT
AAD [for a] CD, ... means that the original recording was analogical (probably tape), the mastering was analogical and the final media is digital (the CD itself). 1, record 9, English, - AAD
Record 9, French
Record 9, Domaine(s)
- Télévision (Radioélectricité)
- Audiovisuel (techniques et équipement)
Record 9, Main entry term, French
- AAD
1, record 9, French, AAD
correct
Record 9, Abbreviations, French
Record 9, Synonyms, French
Record 9, Textual support, French
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 CONT
[...] sur les boîtiers de CD, AA veut dire que la musique a été enregistrée et masterisée (mixée) en analogique. La dernière lettre, le D, signifie que la gravure est en numérique, comme sur tout CD. 1, record 9, French, - AAD
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 OBS
L'abréviation AAD signifie «Analog-Analog-Digital». 2, record 9, French, - AAD
Record 9, Spanish
Record 9, Textual support, Spanish
Record 10 - internal organization data 2000-03-07
Record 10, English
Record 10, Subject field(s)
- Aircraft Piloting and Navigation
Record 10, Main entry term, English
- assigned altitude deviation
1, record 10, English, assigned%20altitude%20deviation
correct
Record 10, Abbreviations, English
- AAD 1, record 10, English, AAD
correct
Record 10, Synonyms, English
Record 10, Textual support, English
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The difference between the transponded Mode C altitude and the assigned altitude/flight level. 2, record 10, English, - assigned%20altitude%20deviation
Record 10, French
Record 10, Domaine(s)
- Pilotage et navigation aérienne
Record 10, Main entry term, French
- écart par rapport à l'altitude assignée
1, record 10, French, %C3%A9cart%20par%20rapport%20%C3%A0%20l%27altitude%20assign%C3%A9e
correct, masculine noun
Record 10, Abbreviations, French
- AAD 2, record 10, French, AAD
correct
Record 10, Synonyms, French
Record 10, Textual support, French
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Différence entre l'altitude de mode C communiquée par le transpondeur et l'altitude assignée/le niveau de vol assigné. 2, record 10, French, - %C3%A9cart%20par%20rapport%20%C3%A0%20l%27altitude%20assign%C3%A9e
Record 10, Spanish
Record 10, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Pilotaje y navegación aérea
Record 10, Main entry term, Spanish
- desviación con respecto a la altitud asignada
1, record 10, Spanish, desviaci%C3%B3n%20con%20respecto%20a%20la%20altitud%20asignada
correct, feminine noun
Record 10, Abbreviations, Spanish
- AAD 1, record 10, Spanish, AAD
correct
Record 10, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 10, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Diferencia entre la altitud obtenida del respondedor en Modo C y la altitud o nivel de vuelo asignados. 1, record 10, Spanish, - desviaci%C3%B3n%20con%20respecto%20a%20la%20altitud%20asignada
Record 11 - internal organization data 1999-04-01
Record 11, English
Record 11, Subject field(s)
- Air Navigation Aids
- Space Exploration Equipment and Tools
Record 11, Main entry term, English
- attitude anomaly detector
1, record 11, English, attitude%20anomaly%20detector
correct
Record 11, Abbreviations, English
Record 11, Synonyms, English
Record 11, French
Record 11, Domaine(s)
- Aides à la navigation aérienne
- Équipement et outillage d'exploration spatiale
Record 11, Main entry term, French
- détecteur d'attitude anormale
1, record 11, French, d%C3%A9tecteur%20d%27attitude%20anormale
masculine noun
Record 11, Abbreviations, French
Record 11, Synonyms, French
Record 11, Textual support, French
Record 11, Spanish
Record 11, Textual support, Spanish
Record 12 - internal organization data 1992-01-11
Record 12, English
Record 12, Subject field(s)
- Records Management (Management)
Record 12, Main entry term, English
- activity approval document 1, record 12, English, activity%20approval%20document
Record 12, Abbreviations, English
Record 12, Synonyms, English
Record 12, Textual support, English
Record 12, French
Record 12, Domaine(s)
- Gestion des documents (Gestion)
Record 12, Main entry term, French
- document d'approbation de l'activité
1, record 12, French, document%20d%27approbation%20de%20l%27activit%C3%A9
masculine noun
Record 12, Abbreviations, French
- DAA 1, record 12, French, DAA
masculine noun
Record 12, Synonyms, French
Record 12, Textual support, French
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Source(s) : SLCT. 1, record 12, French, - document%20d%27approbation%20de%20l%27activit%C3%A9
Record 12, Spanish
Record 12, Textual support, Spanish
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