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TOOL STANCHION [1 record]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2002-12-11
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Space Exploration Equipment and Tools
- Orbital Stations
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- tool stanchion
1, record 1, English, tool%20stanchion
correct, officially approved
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The tool stanchion primarily serves as a temporary storage for EVA [Extra-Vehicular Activity] tools and equipment. The tool head is designed to hold up to four single-sided or two double-sided tool boards. Four bayonet fitting receptacles can be used to hold tools, and two EVA changeout mechanism sockets mounted on top of the tool head can be used to store ORUs [Orbital Replaceable Units]. Two tool stanchions are baselined for the station. 1, record 1, English, - tool%20stanchion
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 CONT
The [Workable Work Platform] comprises several components: an articulating portable foot restraint (APFR), a tool stanchion, and a temporary equipment restraint aid (TERA). 2, record 1, English, - tool%20stanchion
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
tool stanchion: term officially approved by the International Space Station official approval Group (ISSOAG). 2, record 1, English, - tool%20stanchion
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Équipement et outillage d'exploration spatiale
- Stations orbitales
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- porte-outils
1, record 1, French, porte%2Doutils
proposal, masculine noun, officially approved
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
porte-outils : terme uniformisé par le Groupe de travail de la terminologie de la Station spatiale internationale (GTTSSI). 1, record 1, French, - porte%2Doutils
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
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