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ODALS [1 record]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2025-05-23
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Signalling and Illumination (Air Transport)
- Air Navigation Aids
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- omnidirectional approach lighting system
1, record 1, English, omnidirectional%20approach%20lighting%20system
correct, standardized
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
- ODALS 2, record 1, English, ODALS
correct, standardized
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- omni directional approach lighting system 3, record 1, English, omni%20directional%20approach%20lighting%20system
correct
- ODALS 4, record 1, English, ODALS
correct
- ODALS 4, record 1, English, ODALS
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A configuration of seven omnidirectional, variable-intensity, sequenced flashing white lights providing circling, offset and straight-in visual guidance for non-precision approach runways. 1, record 1, English, - omnidirectional%20approach%20lighting%20system
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
omnidirectional approach lighting system; ODALS: term, abbreviation and definition standardized by the Glossary for Pilots and Air Traffic Services Personnel Committee. 5, record 1, English, - omnidirectional%20approach%20lighting%20system
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Signalisation (Transport aérien)
- Aides à la navigation aérienne
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- dispositif lumineux d’approche omnidirectionnel
1, record 1, French, dispositif%20lumineux%20d%26rsquo%3Bapproche%20omnidirectionnel
correct, masculine noun, standardized
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
- ODALS 2, record 1, French, ODALS
correct, masculine noun, standardized
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- balisage lumineux d'approche omnidirectionnel 3, record 1, French, balisage%20lumineux%20d%27approche%20omnidirectionnel
correct, masculine noun
- ODALS 4, record 1, French, ODALS
correct, masculine noun
- ODALS 4, record 1, French, ODALS
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Système de balisage composé de sept feux blancs à éclats séquentiels omnidirectionnels et à intensité variable qui fournit un guidage visuel pour les approches indirectes, décalées et directes effectuées sur des pistes d'approche de non-précision. 1, record 1, French, - dispositif%20lumineux%20d%26rsquo%3Bapproche%20omnidirectionnel
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
dispositif lumineux d’approche omnidirectionnel; ODALS : terme, abréviation et définition normalisés par le Comité sur le Glossaire à l'intention des pilotes et du personnel des services de la circulation aérienne. 5, record 1, French, - dispositif%20lumineux%20d%26rsquo%3Bapproche%20omnidirectionnel
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
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