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ICING CONDITIONS [1 record]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2012-08-14
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Atmospheric Physics
- Aircraft Piloting and Navigation
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- icing conditions
1, record 1, English, icing%20conditions
correct, plural, standardized
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Weather conditions conducive to the formation of ice on an aircraft in flight. 1, record 1, English, - icing%20conditions
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
These conditions are usually characterized by visible moisture in the air and temperatures around the freezing level. Pilots encountering icing conditions are urged to issue a pilot weather report (PIREP) immediately. 1, record 1, English, - icing%20conditions
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
icing conditions: term and definition standardized by the Glossary for Pilots and Air Traffic Services Personnel Committee. 2, record 1, English, - icing%20conditions
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Physique de l'atmosphère
- Pilotage et navigation aérienne
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- conditions de givrage
1, record 1, French, conditions%20de%20givrage
correct, feminine noun, plural, standardized
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Conditions météorologiques pouvant provoquer la formation de givre sur un aéronef en vol. 1, record 1, French, - conditions%20de%20givrage
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Ces conditions se caractérisent généralement par la présence d'humidité visible dans l'air et des températures aux alentours du point de congélation. Les pilotes rencontrant des conditions de givrage doivent immédiatement transmettre un compte rendu météorologique de pilote (PIREP). 1, record 1, French, - conditions%20de%20givrage
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
conditions de givrage : terme et définition normalisés par le Comité sur le Glossaire à l'intention des pilotes et du personnel des services de la circulation aérienne. 2, record 1, French, - conditions%20de%20givrage
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
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