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OPERATIONAL SPEED [3 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2008-11-06
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Helicopters (Military)
- Aircraft Maneuvers
- Aircraft Propulsion Systems
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- operational speed
1, record 1, English, operational%20speed
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The operational speed ranges of aircraft are driven to a significant degree by the wing geometry. 2, record 1, English, - operational%20speed
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Hélicoptères (Militaire)
- Manœuvres d'aéronefs
- Propulsion des aéronefs
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- vitesse d'utilisation
1, record 1, French, vitesse%20d%27utilisation
correct, feminine noun, officially approved
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
vitesse d'utilisation : terme uniformisé par les Comités d'uniformisation de la terminologie aéronautique (CUTA) - Maintenance et Hélicoptères. 2, record 1, French, - vitesse%20d%27utilisation
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2001-08-13
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- General Scientific and Technical Vocabulary
- Aircraft Piloting and Navigation
- Navigation Instruments
- Flight Instruments and Equipment (Aeroindustry)
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- operational speed
1, record 2, English, operational%20speed
correct, officially approved
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- usable speed 2, record 2, English, usable%20speed
correct
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
During both phases, 20 Volts line to neutral, 3 phase AC is applied through relays 1K1 and 1K2 to the VG [vertical gyro] and DG [directional gyro] spin motors to bring the gyros up to usable speed quickly. 2, record 2, English, - operational%20speed
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
operational speed: term officialized by the Aeronautical Terminology Standardization Committee (ATSC) - Helicopters. 3, record 2, English, - operational%20speed
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Vocabulaire technique et scientifique général
- Pilotage et navigation aérienne
- Instruments de navigation
- Instruments et équipement de bord (Constructions aéronautiques)
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- vitesse opérationnelle
1, record 2, French, vitesse%20op%C3%A9rationnelle
correct, feminine noun, officially approved
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- régime opérationnel 2, record 2, French, r%C3%A9gime%20op%C3%A9rationnel
correct, masculine noun, officially approved
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Durant les deux phases, un courant alternatif triphasé de 20 volts (ligne-neutre) est envoyé, en passant par les relais 1K1 et 1K2, au moteur couple du gyroscope de verticale et du directionnel pour les entraîner rapidement à leur vitesse opérationnelle. 3, record 2, French, - vitesse%20op%C3%A9rationnelle
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 CONT
Le système de détection avant par rayons infrarouges (FLIR) du F- 18 [...] Le fait d'enlever le contacteur FLIR de sa position Désactivé (OFF) fait tourner les gyroscopes du système à leur vitesse opérationnelle; le FLIR n'enverra aucune image tant que ceux-ci ne seront pas à la bonne vitesse, processus qui prendra environ cinq secondes. 4, record 2, French, - vitesse%20op%C3%A9rationnelle
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
vitesse opérationnelle; régime opérationnel : termes uniformisés par le Comité d'uniformisation de la terminologie aéronautique (CUTA) - Hélicoptères. 5, record 2, French, - vitesse%20op%C3%A9rationnelle
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 PHR
Faire tourner les gyroscopes à leur vitesse opérationnelle. 4, record 2, French, - vitesse%20op%C3%A9rationnelle
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 1982-02-16
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Shipbuilding
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- operational speed
1, record 3, English, operational%20speed
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Of a naval ship. 1, record 3, English, - operational%20speed
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Constructions navales
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- vitesse opérationnelle
1, record 3, French, vitesse%20op%C3%A9rationnelle
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
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