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SYLVER [2 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2011-07-29
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Missiles and Rockets
- Launchers (Astronautics)
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- vertical launch system
1, record 1, English, vertical%20launch%20system
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
- VLS 2, record 1, English, VLS
correct
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- vertical-launching system 3, record 1, English, vertical%2Dlaunching%20system
correct
- vertical launching system 4, record 1, English, vertical%20launching%20system
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
A Vertical Launching System (VLS) is a type of missile-firing system used aboard the submarines and surface vessels of several navies around the world. 5, record 1, English, - vertical%20launch%20system
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 CONT
Derived from the launch systems developed for ballistic missiles aboard SSBNs [submarine, ballistic missile, nuclear], a VLS forms a scaled-down equivalent for launching cruise missiles such as the Tomahawk, surface-to-air missiles (SAMs), and the standard missile. 5, record 1, English, - vertical%20launch%20system
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Missiles et roquettes
- Lanceurs (Astronautique)
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- système de lancement vertical
1, record 1, French, syst%C3%A8me%20de%20lancement%20vertical
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
- VLS 2, record 1, French, VLS
correct, masculine noun
- SYLVER 3, record 1, French, SYLVER
masculine noun
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- système de lancement à la verticale 4, record 1, French, syst%C3%A8me%20de%20lancement%20%C3%A0%20la%20verticale
correct, masculine noun
- système à lancement vertical 5, record 1, French, syst%C3%A8me%20%C3%A0%20lancement%20vertical
masculine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 1993-12-03
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- System Names
- Silviculture
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- SYLVER
1, record 2, English, SYLVER
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Recently, Forintek Canada Corporation provided the B.C. Ministry of Forests with the data needed to develop SYLVER -- a system that predicts the impact of silvicultural treatments on yield, lumber value, and economic return. 1, record 2, English, - SYLVER
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Noms de systèmes
- Sylviculture
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- SYLVER
1, record 2, French, SYLVER
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Récemment Forintek Canada Corporation a fourni au ministère des Forêts de la Colombie-Britannique les données permettant de développer SYLVER, un système qui évalue l'impact des options sylvicoles sur la production, la valeur du sciage et les bénéfices économiques. 1, record 2, French, - SYLVER
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
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