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AIR COVERAGE [16 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2025-05-13
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Counter-Measures (Military operations)
- Air Defence
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- route defence
1, record 1, English, route%20defence
correct, noun, officially approved
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- rte def 1, record 1, English, rte%20def
correct, noun, officially approved
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
In air defence, weapon coverage of a designated route or axis. 2, record 1, English, - route%20defence
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
route defence; rte def: designations and definition officially approved by the Joint Terminology Panel. 3, record 1, English, - route%20defence
Record 1, Key term(s)
- route defense
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Contre-mesures (Opérations militaires)
- Défense aérienne
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- défense d'itinéraire
1, record 1, French, d%C3%A9fense%20d%27itin%C3%A9raire
correct, feminine noun, officially approved
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- déf itin 1, record 1, French, d%C3%A9f%20itin
correct, feminine noun, officially approved
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Dans le contexte de la défense aérienne, couverture d'arme de certains itinéraires ou de certains axes. 2, record 1, French, - d%C3%A9fense%20d%27itin%C3%A9raire
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
défense d'itinéraire; déf itin : désignations et définition uniformisées par le Groupe d'experts en terminologie interarmées; désignations uniformisées par le Comité de terminologie française du Conseil de doctrine et de tactique de l'Armée de terre. 3, record 1, French, - d%C3%A9fense%20d%27itin%C3%A9raire
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2024-02-08
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Titles of Monographs
- Air Transport
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- Fly Smart
1, record 2, English, Fly%20Smart
correct, Canada
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
[This publication includes important information] about the rules that apply to air passengers and Canadian and foreign carriers, travel documents,... tickets,... baggage, insurance coverage and special requests –... from the early stages of planning a trip, right through to the airport and back home. 1, record 2, English, - Fly%20Smart
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Titres de monographies
- Transport aérien
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- Prenez l'air averti
1, record 2, French, Prenez%20l%27air%20averti
correct, Canada
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
[Cette publication contient des renseignements importants] au sujet des règles qui régissent les passagers et les transporteurs aériens canadiens et étrangers, les documents de voyage, [les] billets, [les] bagages, l'assurance et les demandes de service spécial, depuis la première étape de planification d'un voyage jusqu'[au] retour à la maison, en passant par l'aéroport. 1, record 2, French, - Prenez%20l%27air%20averti
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2023-03-01
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Aircraft Piloting and Navigation
- Air Traffic Control
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- minimum en route altitude
1, record 3, English, minimum%20en%20route%20altitude
standardized
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
- MEA 2, record 3, English, MEA
correct, standardized
Record 3, Synonyms, English
- minimum en-route altitude 3, record 3, English, minimum%20en%2Droute%20altitude
correct, NATO, standardized
- MEA 4, record 3, English, MEA
correct, NATO, standardized
- MEA 4, record 3, English, MEA
- minimum en route IFR altitude 5, record 3, English, minimum%20en%20route%20IFR%20altitude
correct, United States, standardized
- MEA 6, record 3, English, MEA
correct, United States
- MEA 6, record 3, English, MEA
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The altitude above sea level(ASL) between specified fixes on airways or air routes that assures acceptable navigational signal coverage and that meets the IFR [instrument flight rules] obstacle clearance requirements. 7, record 3, English, - minimum%20en%20route%20altitude
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
[The MEA] is published on aeronautical charts. 7, record 3, English, - minimum%20en%20route%20altitude
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 OBS
minimum en route altitude; MEA; minimum en route IFR altitude: designations and definition standardized by the Glossary for Pilots and Air Traffic Services Personnel Committee. 8, record 3, English, - minimum%20en%20route%20altitude
Record 3, Key term(s)
- minimum enroute altitude
- minimum enroute IFR altitude
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Pilotage et navigation aérienne
- Circulation et trafic aériens
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- altitude minimale en route
1, record 3, French, altitude%20minimale%20en%20route
correct, feminine noun, NATO, standardized, officially approved
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
- MEA 2, record 3, French, MEA
correct, feminine noun, NATO, standardized, officially approved
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Altitude au dessus du niveau de la mer (ASL) spécifiée entre deux repères sur une voie ou une route aérienne. 3, record 3, French, - altitude%20minimale%20en%20route
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
[La MEA] assure la réception d'un signal de navigation convenable et répond aux exigences IFR [règles de vol aux instruments] de franchissement d'obstacles. 3, record 3, French, - altitude%20minimale%20en%20route
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 OBS
altitude IFR minimale en route; altitude minimale en route; MEA : désignations uniformisées par le Comité d'uniformisation de la terminologie aéronautique (CUTA) - Opérations aériennes. 4, record 3, French, - altitude%20minimale%20en%20route
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 3 OBS
altitude minimale en route; MEA : désignations normalisées par le Comité sur le Glossaire à l'intention des pilotes et du personnel des services de la circulation aérienne; désignations normalisées par l'OTAN. 5, record 3, French, - altitude%20minimale%20en%20route
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Pilotaje y navegación aérea
- Control de tránsito aéreo
Record 3, Main entry term, Spanish
- altitud mínima en ruta
1, record 3, Spanish, altitud%20m%C3%ADnima%20en%20ruta
correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 3, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Altitud para un tramo en ruta que permite la recepción apropiada de las instalaciones y servicios de navegación aérea y las comunicaciones ATS [servicio de tránsito aéreo] pertinentes, cumple con la estructura del espacio aéreo y permite conservar el margen de franqueamiento de obstáculos requerido. 1, record 3, Spanish, - altitud%20m%C3%ADnima%20en%20ruta
Record 4 - internal organization data 2020-05-28
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Environment
- Hydrology and Hydrography
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- thermal habitat
1, record 4, English, thermal%20habitat
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
One of the most central organizing features of aquatic communities is water temperature. In streams and lakes, thermal habitat is influenced by a number of factors including :air temperature, precipitation, topography, latitude, land use, vegetation coverage, water depth, geology and soils. 2, record 4, English, - thermal%20habitat
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Environnement
- Hydrologie et hydrographie
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- habitat thermique
1, record 4, French, habitat%20thermique
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
L'habitat thermique est défini comme la superficie du fond du lac ou le volume d'eau dont les températures correspondent à la niche thermique fondamentale d'une espèce. 2, record 4, French, - habitat%20thermique
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 2012-09-05
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Air Traffic Control
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- minimum vectoring altitude
1, record 5, English, minimum%20vectoring%20altitude
correct, standardized
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
- MVA 2, record 5, English, MVA
correct, standardized
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The lowest altitude for vectoring aircraft by ATC [air traffic control] that meets obstacle clearance and radio coverage requirements in the airspace specified. 1, record 5, English, - minimum%20vectoring%20altitude
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
minimum vectoring altitude; MVA: term, abbreviation and definition standardized by the Glossary for Pilots and Air Traffic Services Personnel Committee. 3, record 5, English, - minimum%20vectoring%20altitude
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Circulation et trafic aériens
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- altitude minimale de guidage
1, record 5, French, altitude%20minimale%20de%20guidage
correct, feminine noun, standardized, officially approved
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
- MVA 1, record 5, French, MVA
correct, feminine noun, standardized, officially approved
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Altitude la plus basse utilisée par l'ATC [contrôle de la circulation aérienne] pour le guidage des aéronefs et qui satisfait aux exigences en matière de couverture radio et de franchissement d'obstacles dans un espace aérien spécifié. 2, record 5, French, - altitude%20minimale%20de%20guidage
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
altitude minimale de guidage; MVA : 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; terme et abréviation uniformisés par le Comité d'uniformisation de la terminologie aéronautique (CUTA) - Opérations aériennes. 3, record 5, French, - altitude%20minimale%20de%20guidage
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 2012-08-21
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Air Navigation Aids
- Radar, Radio Guidance and Goniometry
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- rated coverage
1, record 6, English, rated%20coverage
correct, standardized, officially approved
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The area surrounding an NDB [non-directional beacon] within which the strength of the vertical field of the ground wave exceeds the minimum value specified for the geographical area in which the radio beacon is situated. [Definition officially approved by ICAO.] 2, record 6, English, - rated%20coverage
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The above definition is intended to establish a method of rating radio beacons on the normal coverage to be expected in the absence of sky wave transmission and/or anomalous propagation from the radio beacon concerned or interference from other LF/MF [low frequency/mandatory frequency] facilities, but taking into account the atmospheric noise in the geographical area concerned. 2, record 6, English, - rated%20coverage
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 2 OBS
rated coverage : term standardized by the Glossary for Pilots and Air Traffic Services Personnel Committee and officially approved by the International Civil Aviation Organization(ICAO). 3, record 6, English, - rated%20coverage
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Aides à la navigation aérienne
- Radar, radioguidage et radiogoniométrie
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- couverture nominale
1, record 6, French, couverture%20nominale
correct, feminine noun, standardized, officially approved
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Zone entourant un NDB [radiophare non directionnel] dans laquelle l'intensité du champ vertical du radiophare, due aux ondes directes, est supérieure à la valeur minimale spécifiée pour la région géographique dans laquelle le radiophare est situé. [Définition uniformisée par l'OACI.] 2, record 6, French, - couverture%20nominale
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Le but de cette définition est de fournir une méthode de classification des radiophares d'après la couverture qu'on peut normalement en espérer, en l'absence d'ondes directes, d'anomalies de propagation ou de brouillage provoqué par d'autres installations radioélectriques LF/MF [basse fréquence/fréquence obligatoire], compte tenu cependant des parasites atmosphériques dans la région géographique considérée. 2, record 6, French, - couverture%20nominale
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 2 OBS
couverture minimale : terme normalisé par le Comité sur le Glossaire à l'intention des pilotes et du personnel des services de la circulation aérienne et uniformisé par l'Organisation de l'aviation civile internationale (OACI). 3, record 6, French, - couverture%20nominale
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Ayuda para la navegación aérea
- Guía radárica, radioguía y radiogoniometría
Record 6, Main entry term, Spanish
- cobertura nominal
1, record 6, Spanish, cobertura%20nominal
correct, feminine noun, officially approved
Record 6, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 6, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
El área que rodea a un NDB [radiofaro no direccional], dentro de la cual la intensidad del campo vertical de la onda terrestre excede el valor mínimo especificado para el área geográfica en que está situado el radiofaro. [Definición aceptada oficialmente por la OACI.] 1, record 6, Spanish, - cobertura%20nominal
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Esta definición tiene por objeto establecer un método para clasificar los radiofaros a base de la cobertura normal prevista cuando no haya transmisión ionosférica, o propagación anómala desde el radiofaro en cuestión, ni interferencia ocasionada por otras instalaciones LF/MF, teniendo en cuenta, sin embargo, el ruido atmosférico existente en la zona geográfica en cuestión. 1, record 6, Spanish, - cobertura%20nominal
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 2 OBS
cobertura nominal: término aceptado oficialmente por la Organización de Aviación Civil Internacional (OACI). 2, record 6, Spanish, - cobertura%20nominal
Record 7 - internal organization data 2012-07-30
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Air Navigation Aids
- Air Traffic Control
- Flights (Air Transport)
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- effective coverage
1, record 7, English, effective%20coverage
correct, standardized, officially approved
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The area surrounding an NDB [non-directional beacon] within which bearings can be obtained with an accuracy sufficient for the nature of the operation concerned. 2, record 7, English, - effective%20coverage
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
effective coverage : term and definition standardized by the Glossary for Pilots and Air Traffic Services Personnel Committee and officially approved by the International Civil Aviation Organization(ICAO). 3, record 7, English, - effective%20coverage
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Aides à la navigation aérienne
- Circulation et trafic aériens
- Vols (Transport aérien)
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- couverture effective
1, record 7, French, couverture%20effective
correct, feminine noun, standardized, officially approved
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Zone entourant un NDB [radiophare non directionnel] et dans laquelle on peut obtenir des relèvements avec une précision suffisante pour l'utilisation envisagée. [Définition uniformisée par l'OACI.] 2, record 7, French, - couverture%20effective
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
couverture effective : terme normalisé par le Comité sur le Glossaire à l'intention des pilotes et du personnel des services de la circulation aérienne et uniformisé par l'Organisation de l'aviation civile internationale (OACI). 3, record 7, French, - couverture%20effective
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Ayuda para la navegación aérea
- Control de tránsito aéreo
- Vuelos (Transporte aéreo)
Record 7, Main entry term, Spanish
- cobertura efectiva
1, record 7, Spanish, cobertura%20efectiva
correct, feminine noun, officially approved
Record 7, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 7, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Zona que rodea un NDB, dentro de la cual se pueden obtener marcaciones con precisión suficiente para la naturaleza de la operación en cuestión. [Definición aceptada oficialmente por la OACI.] 1, record 7, Spanish, - cobertura%20efectiva
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
cobertura efectiva: término aceptado oficialmente por la Organización de Aviación Civil Internacional (OACI). 2, record 7, Spanish, - cobertura%20efectiva
Record 8 - internal organization data 2011-12-20
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- Radar, Radio Guidance and Goniometry
- Air Traffic Control
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- air route surveillance radar
1, record 8, English, air%20route%20surveillance%20radar
correct, United States
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
- ARSR 1, record 8, English, ARSR
correct, United States
Record 8, Synonyms, English
- air route service radar 2, record 8, English, air%20route%20service%20radar
avoid
Record 8, Textual support, English
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 DEF
An air route traffic control center (ARTCC) radar used primarily to detect and display an aircraft’s position while en route between terminal areas. 3, record 8, English, - air%20route%20surveillance%20radar
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The ARSR enables controllers to provide radar ATC [air traffic control] service when aircraft are within the ARSR coverage. In some instances, ARSR may enable an ARTCC to provide terminal radar services similar to but usually more limited than those provided by a radar approach control. 3, record 8, English, - air%20route%20surveillance%20radar
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Radar, radioguidage et radiogoniométrie
- Circulation et trafic aériens
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- radar de surveillance des routes aériennes
1, record 8, French, radar%20de%20surveillance%20des%20routes%20a%C3%A9riennes
correct, masculine noun, officially approved
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
- ARSR 2, record 8, French, ARSR
correct, masculine noun
Record 8, Synonyms, French
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Radar du [centre de contrôle de la circulation aérienne en route] (ARTCC) utilisé avant tout pour déceler et afficher la position d'un aéronef en route entre des régions terminales. 3, record 8, French, - radar%20de%20surveillance%20des%20routes%20a%C3%A9riennes
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 OBS
L'ARSR permet aux contrôleurs de fournir des services radar ATC [contrôle de la circulation aérienne] aux aéronefs qui se trouvent dans la zone couverte par l'ARSR. Dans certains cas, il se peut que l'ARSR permette au ARTCC de fournir des services radar terminaux semblables à ceux fournis par le contrôle d'approche radar, mais généralement plus limités. 3, record 8, French, - radar%20de%20surveillance%20des%20routes%20a%C3%A9riennes
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Dans les textes de Transports Canada, les termes anglais sont utilisés. 4, record 8, French, - radar%20de%20surveillance%20des%20routes%20a%C3%A9riennes
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 3 OBS
radar de surveillance des routes aériennes : terme uniformisé par le Comité d'uniformisation de la terminologie aéronautique (CUTA) - Opérations aériennes. 5, record 8, French, - radar%20de%20surveillance%20des%20routes%20a%C3%A9riennes
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
Record 9 - internal organization data 2010-03-05
Record 9, English
Record 9, Subject field(s)
- Satellite Telecommunications
Record 9, Main entry term, English
- satellite-based coverage
1, record 9, English, satellite%2Dbased%20coverage
correct
Record 9, Abbreviations, English
Record 9, Synonyms, English
- satellite coverage 2, record 9, English, satellite%20coverage
correct
Record 9, Textual support, English
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Satellite coverage by the MSAT-1 satellite is available across North America including wide-area wireless communications on land, sea, or in the air, throughout North America, Central America, northern South America,(Venezuela and Colombia), the Caribbean, and up to 400 kilometres(250 miles) offshore. 3, record 9, English, - satellite%2Dbased%20coverage
Record 9, Key term(s)
- satellite based coverage
Record 9, French
Record 9, Domaine(s)
- Télécommunications par satellite
Record 9, Main entry term, French
- couverture par satellite
1, record 9, French, couverture%20par%20satellite
correct, feminine noun
Record 9, Abbreviations, French
Record 9, Synonyms, French
Record 9, Textual support, French
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Lorsque la SITA (Société internationale de télécommunications aéronautiques) n'était pas en mesure d'assurer la couverture, elle sous-traitait à la société Aeronautical Radio Inc. (ARINC), qui est le principal fournisseur de services aux États-Unis, ainsi qu'à l'Organisation internationale des télécommunications mobiles par satellites (INMARSAT) pour la couverture par satellite. 2, record 9, French, - couverture%20par%20satellite
Record 9, Spanish
Record 9, Textual support, Spanish
Record 10 - internal organization data 2007-10-24
Record 10, English
Record 10, Subject field(s)
- Various Military Titles
- Weapon Systems
Record 10, Main entry term, English
- Forward Area Air Defense System
1, record 10, English, Forward%20Area%20Air%20Defense%20System
correct, United States
Record 10, Abbreviations, English
- FAADS 2, record 10, English, FAADS
correct, United States
Record 10, Synonyms, English
Record 10, Textual support, English
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The Forward Area Air Defense System(FAADS), designed for total air defense coverage to the division area, integrates weapons, sensors, and command, control and intelligence systems to counter the anticipated forward area air threat into the 21st century. FAADS consists of five major elements-a command, control and intelligence(C2I) component; a line of sight-forward-heavy(LOS-F-H) weapon; a non-line of sight(NLOS) weapon; a line of sight-rear(LOS-R) weapon; and combined arms initiatives. 3, record 10, English, - Forward%20Area%20Air%20Defense%20System
Record 10, Key term(s)
- Forward Area Air Defence System
Record 10, French
Record 10, Domaine(s)
- Appellations militaires diverses
- Systèmes d'armes
Record 10, Main entry term, French
- Forward Area Air Defense System
1, record 10, French, Forward%20Area%20Air%20Defense%20System
correct, United States
Record 10, Abbreviations, French
- FAADS 1, record 10, French, FAADS
correct, United States
Record 10, Synonyms, French
Record 10, Textual support, French
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Traduction littérale : Système de défense antiaérienne de la zone d'approche. 1, record 10, French, - Forward%20Area%20Air%20Defense%20System
Record 10, Key term(s)
- Système de défense antiaérienne de la zone d'approche
- Système de défense anti-aérienne de la zone d'approche
Record 10, Spanish
Record 10, Textual support, Spanish
Record 11 - internal organization data 2007-07-17
Record 11, English
Record 11, Subject field(s)
- Air Defence
Record 11, Main entry term, English
- air defended area
1, record 11, English, air%20defended%20area
correct
Record 11, Abbreviations, English
- ADA 1, record 11, English, ADA
correct
Record 11, Synonyms, English
- air defense artillery defended area 2, record 11, English, air%20defense%20artillery%20defended%20area
correct, obsolete
- air defence artillery defended area 2, record 11, English, air%20defence%20artillery%20defended%20area
correct, obsolete
Record 11, Textual support, English
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Any area defended by air defence artillery is defined as an "air defended area" and corresponds to the consolidated theoretical coverage provided by all deployed weapons. 1, record 11, English, - air%20defended%20area
Record 11, French
Record 11, Domaine(s)
- Défense aérienne
Record 11, Main entry term, French
- zone aérienne défendue
1, record 11, French, zone%20a%C3%A9rienne%20d%C3%A9fendue
correct, feminine noun, officially approved
Record 11, Abbreviations, French
Record 11, Synonyms, French
Record 11, Textual support, French
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Toute zone défendue par l'artillerie antiaérienne constitue une zone aérienne défendue correspondant à la couverture théorique offerte par toutes les armes déployées. 1, record 11, French, - zone%20a%C3%A9rienne%20d%C3%A9fendue
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 OBS
zone aérienne défendue : terme uniformisé par le Groupe de travail de terminologie de l'Artillerie royale canadienne. 2, record 11, French, - zone%20a%C3%A9rienne%20d%C3%A9fendue
Record 11, Spanish
Record 11, Textual support, Spanish
Record 12 - internal organization data 2007-03-22
Record 12, English
Record 12, Subject field(s)
- Air Traffic Control
- Aircraft Piloting and Navigation
Record 12, Main entry term, English
- continental airspace
1, record 12, English, continental%20airspace
correct
Record 12, Abbreviations, English
Record 12, Synonyms, English
Record 12, Textual support, English
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Just as RNP [required navigation performance] enhances navigation and airspace capacity, so do controller-pilot data link communications(CPDLC) increase ATC [air traffic control] capabilities, while automatic dependent surveillance(ADS) advances traffic flows in oceanic airspace outside radar coverage and in both high and low density continental airspace. 1, record 12, English, - continental%20airspace
Record 12, French
Record 12, Domaine(s)
- Circulation et trafic aériens
- Pilotage et navigation aérienne
Record 12, Main entry term, French
- espace aérien continental
1, record 12, French, espace%20a%C3%A9rien%20continental
correct, masculine noun
Record 12, Abbreviations, French
Record 12, Synonyms, French
Record 12, Textual support, French
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 1 CONT
En plus de son espace aérien continental, la Colombie contrôle une partie de l'espace aérien situé au-dessus des océans Atlantique et Pacifique, à l'intérieur des limites des FIR [régions d'information de vol] Bogota et Barranquilla, et limitrophe aux FIR Cenamer, Kingston-Curacao, Lima-Guayaquil-Maiquetia-Manaos et Panama. 1, record 12, French, - espace%20a%C3%A9rien%20continental
Record 12, Spanish
Record 12, Textual support, Spanish
Record 13 - internal organization data 2005-04-25
Record 13, English
Record 13, Subject field(s)
- Satellite Telecommunications
Record 13, Main entry term, English
- Air force satellite communications system
1, record 13, English, Air%20force%20satellite%20communications%20system
correct, United States
Record 13, Abbreviations, English
- AFSATCOM 2, record 13, English, AFSATCOM
correct, United States
Record 13, Synonyms, English
Record 13, Textual support, English
Record number: 13, Textual support number: 1 CONT
AFSATCOM provides essential secure reliable and survivable satellite communications for Air Force Single Integrated Operational Plan (SIOP) forces and other selected high priority users. 3, record 13, English, - Air%20force%20satellite%20communications%20system
Record number: 13, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Air Force Satellite Communications(AFSATCOM) payloads are hosted by other communications satellites, a national system for polar coverage and the DSCS III satellites for midlatitude coverage. Package D and the older Satellite Data Systems ultrahigh frequency(UHF) payloads provide 24-hour coverage of the polar regions. These payloads augment FLTSATCOM coverage at equatorial latitudes and provide polar UHF coverage to support the Single Integrated Operational Plan Aerospace supported preparations for transition of operations on polar packages from UHF to EHF. 4, record 13, English, - Air%20force%20satellite%20communications%20system
Record 13, French
Record 13, Domaine(s)
- Télécommunications par satellite
Record 13, Main entry term, French
- système de communication AFSATCOM
1, record 13, French, syst%C3%A8me%20de%20communication%20AFSATCOM
proposal, masculine noun
Record 13, Abbreviations, French
- AFSATCOM 1, record 13, French, AFSATCOM
correct, masculine noun
Record 13, Synonyms, French
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Record 13, Spanish
Record 13, Textual support, Spanish
Record 14 - internal organization data 2003-05-15
Record 14, English
Record 14, Subject field(s)
- Fire Warning Devices
Record 14, Main entry term, English
- pneumatic rate-of-rise line detector
1, record 14, English, pneumatic%20rate%2Dof%2Drise%20line%20detector
correct
Record 14, Abbreviations, English
Record 14, Synonyms, English
Record 14, Textual support, English
Record number: 14, Textual support number: 1 CONT
A pneumatic rate-of-rise line detector consists of a system of tubing arranged over a wide area of coverage... The space inside the tubing acts as the air chamber... The line detector also contains a diaphragm and is vented. When any portion of the tubing is subjected to a rapid increase in temperature, the detector functions in the same manner as the pneumatic rate-of-rise spot detector. 1, record 14, English, - pneumatic%20rate%2Dof%2Drise%20line%20detector
Record number: 14, Textual support number: 1 OBS
A line detector can monitor larger areas than the spot line detector. 2, record 14, English, - pneumatic%20rate%2Dof%2Drise%20line%20detector
Record 14, French
Record 14, Domaine(s)
- Alarme-incendie
Record 14, Main entry term, French
- détecteur linéaire thermovélocimétrique pneumatique
1, record 14, French, d%C3%A9tecteur%20lin%C3%A9aire%20thermov%C3%A9locim%C3%A9trique%20pneumatique
masculine noun
Record 14, Abbreviations, French
Record 14, Synonyms, French
Record 14, Textual support, French
Record number: 14, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Un détecteur linéaire thermovélocimétrique pneumatique est constitué d'un système de tubes installés sur une grande surface [...] L'espace à l'intérieur des tubes est l'équivalent de la chambre aérothermique [...] que l'on trouve dans les détecteurs ponctuels. Le détecteur linéaire est également doté d'un diaphragme et est ventilé. Lorsqu'une section des tubes subit une augmentation de température rapide, le détecteur réagit de la même façon qu'un détecteur ponctuel. 1, record 14, French, - d%C3%A9tecteur%20lin%C3%A9aire%20thermov%C3%A9locim%C3%A9trique%20pneumatique
Record 14, Spanish
Record 14, Textual support, Spanish
Record 15 - internal organization data 2001-07-05
Record 15, English
Record 15, Subject field(s)
- Special-Language Phraseology
Record 15, Main entry term, English
- extra hours of operation
1, record 15, English, extra%20hours%20of%20operation
correct
Record 15, Abbreviations, English
Record 15, Synonyms, English
Record 15, Textual support, English
Record number: 15, Textual support number: 1 CONT
This section may include all costs recovered from client(tenants) within the facility or 3rd party operators. A sample list follows : Restaurant operator(electricity, gas, water & cleaning), other retail tenants(smoke shop, ATM etc.), parking operator, computer room facilities, extra hours of operation, sub-metered utilities, air conditioning units, special cleaning requirements, additional security coverage. 2, record 15, English, - extra%20hours%20of%20operation
Record 15, French
Record 15, Domaine(s)
- Phraséologie des langues de spécialité
Record 15, Main entry term, French
- heures de fonctionnement supplémentaires
1, record 15, French, heures%20de%20fonctionnement%20suppl%C3%A9mentaires
correct, feminine noun
Record 15, Abbreviations, French
Record 15, Synonyms, French
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Record 15, Spanish
Record 15, Textual support, Spanish
Record 16 - internal organization data 1986-06-02
Record 16, English
Record 16, Subject field(s)
- System Names
- Air Transport
Record 16, Main entry term, English
- Global Radio Navigation System
1, record 16, English, Global%20Radio%20Navigation%20System
correct
Record 16, Abbreviations, English
- GRANAS 2, record 16, English, GRANAS
correct
Record 16, Synonyms, English
Record 16, Textual support, English
Record number: 16, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Reduced system complexity and lower user costs are attributed of a new Global Radio Navigation System(GRANAS)... The concept involves a satellite-based radio navigation system with global coverage, high accuracy and continuous availability for civil users on land, sea and air. 1, record 16, English, - Global%20Radio%20Navigation%20System
Record 16, French
Record 16, Domaine(s)
- Noms de systèmes
- Transport aérien
Record 16, Main entry term, French
- système mondial de radionavigation
1, record 16, French, syst%C3%A8me%20mondial%20de%20radionavigation
masculine noun
Record 16, Abbreviations, French
Record 16, Synonyms, French
Record 16, Textual support, French
Record number: 16, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Plus simple et moins couteux : telles sont les qualités d'un nouveau système mondial de radionavigation (GRANAS) que propose notre société. Il s'agit d'un système de radionavigation par satellites offrant une couverture mondiale, une grande précision, et disponible en permanence pour les usagers civils sur terre, sur mer et dans les airs. 1, record 16, French, - syst%C3%A8me%20mondial%20de%20radionavigation
Record 16, Spanish
Record 16, Textual support, Spanish
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