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RVR A [4 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2017-11-16
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Radar, Radio Guidance and Goniometry
- Launching and Space Maneuvering
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- rendezvous radar
1, record 1, English, rendezvous%20radar
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
- RVR 2, record 1, English, RVR
correct
- RR 3, record 1, English, RR
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- docking radar 4, record 1, English, docking%20radar
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The RendezVous Radar (RVR) is a navigation sensor which will be used for distances from 2m to 600m. 2, record 1, English, - rendezvous%20radar
Record 1, Key term(s)
- rendez-vous radar
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Radar, radioguidage et radiogoniométrie
- Lancement et manœuvres dans l'espace
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- radar de rendez-vous
1, record 1, French, radar%20de%20rendez%2Dvous
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
- RR 2, record 1, French, RR
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
La plupart des systèmes de Gemini sont qualifiés grâce à des essais au sol. Parmi ces systèmes figurent de petits propulseurs de manœuvres orbitales, un radar de rendez-vous pour l'approche de l'étage Agena et deux piles à combustible pour produire l'énergie électrique requise par une mission de longue durée. 3, record 1, French, - radar%20de%20rendez%2Dvous
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2016-02-25
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Airport Runways and Areas
- Air Navigation Aids
- Atmospheric Physics
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- runway visual range
1, record 2, English, runway%20visual%20range
correct, NATO, standardized, officially approved
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
- RVR 2, record 2, English, RVR
correct, NATO, standardized, officially approved
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- runway visibility value 3, record 2, English, runway%20visibility%20value
correct, United States, standardized
- RVV 3, record 2, English, RVV
correct, United States, standardized
- RVV 3, record 2, English, RVV
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The maximum distance in the direction of take-off or landing at which the runway, or specified lights or markers delineating it, can be seen from a position above a specified point on its centre line at a height corresponding to the average eye level of pilots at touchdown. 4, record 2, English, - runway%20visual%20range
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
runway visual range: term and definition standardized by NATO. 5, record 2, English, - runway%20visual%20range
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
runway visual range; RVR: term and abbreviation officially approved by the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO). 6, record 2, English, - runway%20visual%20range
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 3 OBS
runway visual range; RVR; runway visibility value; RVV: terms and abbreviations standardized by the Glossary for Pilots and Air Traffic Services Personnel Committee. 7, record 2, English, - runway%20visual%20range
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Pistes et aires d'aéroport
- Aides à la navigation aérienne
- Physique de l'atmosphère
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- portée visuelle de piste
1, record 2, French, port%C3%A9e%20visuelle%20de%20piste
correct, feminine noun, NATO, standardized, officially approved
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
- RVR 2, record 2, French, RVR
correct, feminine noun, NATO, standardized, officially approved
- PVP 3, record 2, French, PVP
feminine noun
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Distance maximale mesurée dans le sens du décollage ou de l'atterrissage à laquelle la piste, les feux spécifiés ou les balises spécifiées qui le délimitent, sont visibles d'un point spécifié situé au-dessus de son axe à une hauteur correspondant au niveau moyen des yeux des pilotes au moment de la prise de contact. 4, record 2, French, - port%C3%A9e%20visuelle%20de%20piste
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
portée visuelle de piste : terme et définition normalisés par l'OTAN. 5, record 2, French, - port%C3%A9e%20visuelle%20de%20piste
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
portée visuelle de piste; RVR : terme et abréviation normalisés par le Comité sur le Glossaire à l'intention des pilotes et du personnel des services de la circulation aérienne et uniformisés par l'Organisation de l'aviation civile internationale (OACI) et par le Comité d'uniformisation de la terminologie aéronautique (CUTA) - Opérations aériennes. 5, record 2, French, - port%C3%A9e%20visuelle%20de%20piste
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Pistas y áreas del aeropuerto
- Ayuda para la navegación aérea
- Física de la atmósfera
Record 2, Main entry term, Spanish
- alcance visual en la pista
1, record 2, Spanish, alcance%20visual%20en%20la%20pista
correct, masculine noun, officially approved
Record 2, Abbreviations, Spanish
- RVR 2, record 2, Spanish, RVR
correct, masculine noun, officially approved
- AVP 3, record 2, Spanish, AVP
Record 2, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Distancia hasta la cual el piloto de una aeronave que se encuentra sobre el eje de una pista puede ver las señales de superficie de la pista o las luces que la delimitan o que señalan su eje. [Definición aceptada oficialmente por la OACI.] 2, record 2, Spanish, - alcance%20visual%20en%20la%20pista
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
alcance visual en la pista; RVR: término y abreviatura aceptados oficialmente por la Organización de Aviación Civil Internacional (OACI). 4, record 2, Spanish, - alcance%20visual%20en%20la%20pista
Record 3 - internal organization data 2007-04-30
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Steering Systems (Motor Vehicles and Bicycles)
- Bodywork and Framework (Motor Vehicles)
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- curb-to-curb turning radius
1, record 3, English, curb%2Dto%2Dcurb%20turning%20radius
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
- turning radius curb-to-curb 2, record 3, English, turning%20radius%20curb%2Dto%2Dcurb
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The smallest radius [a] vehicle can turn without having the front wheels go over the curbs on either side of a street. 1, record 3, English, - curb%2Dto%2Dcurb%20turning%20radius
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The curb-to-curb turning radius is always smaller than the wall-to-wall turning radius. 3, record 3, English, - curb%2Dto%2Dcurb%20turning%20radius
Record 3, Key term(s)
- curb to curb turning radius
- turning radius curb to curb
- kerb-to-kerb turning radius
- turning radius kerb-to-kerb
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Direction (Véhicules automobiles et bicyclettes)
- Carrosserie, caisse et châssis (Véhicules automobiles)
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- rayon de braquage des roues
1, record 3, French, rayon%20de%20braquage%20des%20roues
masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
- rayon de virage des roues 2, record 3, French, rayon%20de%20virage%20des%20roues
masculine noun
- RVR 2, record 3, French, RVR
masculine noun
- RVR 2, record 3, French, RVR
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 1986-05-01
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Titles of Documents and Works
- Penal Administration
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- Requisition Voucher for Rations 1, record 4, English, Requisition%20Voucher%20for%20Rations
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Titres de documents et d'œuvres
- Administration pénitentiaire
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- Formule de commande des rations 1, record 4, French, Formule%20de%20commande%20des%20rations
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Source : Solliciteur général - Ottawa. 1, record 4, French, - Formule%20de%20commande%20des%20rations
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
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