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AIR DATA INSTRUMENT [4 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2024-02-19
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Statutes and Regulations (Air Transport)
- Aircraft Piloting and Navigation
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- pre-departure clearance
1, record 1, English, pre%2Ddeparture%20clearance
correct, standardized
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
- PDC 2, record 1, English, PDC
correct, standardized
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- predeparture clearance 3, record 1, English, predeparture%20clearance
correct, officially approved
- PDC 4, record 1, English, PDC
correct, officially approved
- PDC 4, record 1, English, PDC
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
An initial IFR [instrument flight rules] clearance delivered electronically via air-ground data link(AGDL) to airline companies with an on-site computer capable of interfacing with ATC [air traffic control] and the data link service provider. 5, record 1, English, - pre%2Ddeparture%20clearance
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Following initial delivery of the clearance to the air operator, the latter may subsequently relay the clearance by non-electronic means to the flight crew if the aircraft is not suitably equipped. 5, record 1, English, - pre%2Ddeparture%20clearance
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
pre-departure clearance; PDC: designations and definition standardized by the Glossary for Pilots and Air Traffic Services Personnel Committee. 6, record 1, English, - pre%2Ddeparture%20clearance
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 3 OBS
predeparture clearance; PDC: designations officially approved by the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO). 6, record 1, English, - pre%2Ddeparture%20clearance
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Réglementation et législation (Transp. aérien)
- Pilotage et navigation aérienne
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- autorisation prédépart
1, record 1, French, autorisation%20pr%C3%A9d%C3%A9part
correct, feminine noun, standardized
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
- PDC 2, record 1, French, PDC
correct, feminine noun, standardized
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- autorisation pré-départ 3, record 1, French, autorisation%20pr%C3%A9%2Dd%C3%A9part
correct, feminine noun, officially approved
- PDC 3, record 1, French, PDC
correct, feminine noun, officially approved
- PDC 3, record 1, French, PDC
- autorisation de pré-départ 4, record 1, French, autorisation%20de%20pr%C3%A9%2Dd%C3%A9part
correct, feminine noun
- PDC 5, record 1, French, PDC
correct, feminine noun
- PDC 5, record 1, French, PDC
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Autorisation IFR [règles de vol aux instruments] initiale transmise électroniquement grâce à la liaison de données air-sol (AGDL) aux entreprises de transport aérien qui disposent d'un ordinateur sur place capable de communiquer avec l'ATC [contrôle de la circulation aérienne] et le fournisseur du service de liaison de données. 1, record 1, French, - autorisation%20pr%C3%A9d%C3%A9part
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Après avoir reçu l'autorisation initiale, l'exploitant aérien peut ensuite la retransmettre par des moyens autres qu'électroniques à l'équipage de conduite si l'aéronef n'est pas convenablement équipé. 1, record 1, French, - autorisation%20pr%C3%A9d%C3%A9part
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
autorisation prédépart; PDC : désignations et définition normalisées par le Comité sur le Glossaire à l'intention des pilotes et du personnel des services de la circulation aérienne; 6, record 1, French, - autorisation%20pr%C3%A9d%C3%A9part
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 3 OBS
autorisation pré-départ; PDC : désignations uniformisées par l'Organisation de l'aviation civile internationale (OACI). 6, record 1, French, - autorisation%20pr%C3%A9d%C3%A9part
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Reglamentación y legislación (Transporte aéreo)
- Pilotaje y navegación aérea
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- autorización previa a la salida
1, record 1, Spanish, autorizaci%C3%B3n%20previa%20a%20la%20salida
correct, feminine noun, officially approved
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
- PDC 2, record 1, Spanish, PDC
correct, feminine noun, officially approved
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
autorización previa a la salida; PDC: término y abreviatura aceptados oficialmente por la Organización de Aviación Civil Internacional (OACI). 3, record 1, Spanish, - autorizaci%C3%B3n%20previa%20a%20la%20salida
Record 2 - internal organization data 2024-02-19
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Telecommunications Transmission
- Data Transmission
- Air Navigation Aids
- Marine and River Navigation Aids
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- data link departure clearance
1, record 2, English, data%20link%20departure%20clearance
correct, standardized
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
- DCL 2, record 2, English, DCL
correct, standardized
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
An initial IFR [instrument flight rules] clearance delivered electronically via air-ground data link(AGDL) to suitably equipped aircraft and involving a direct data link dialog between ATC [air traffic control] and the flight crew. 1, record 2, English, - data%20link%20departure%20clearance
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
data link departure clearance; DCL: designations and definition standardized by the Glossary for Pilots and Air Traffic Services Personnel Committee. 3, record 2, English, - data%20link%20departure%20clearance
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Transmission (Télécommunications)
- Transmission de données
- Aides à la navigation aérienne
- Aides à la navigation fluviale et maritime
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- autorisation de départ par liaison de données
1, record 2, French, autorisation%20de%20d%C3%A9part%20par%20liaison%20de%20donn%C3%A9es
correct, feminine noun, standardized
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
- DCL 2, record 2, French, DCL
correct, feminine noun, standardized
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Autorisation IFR [règles de vol aux instruments] initiale transmise électroniquement grâce à la liaison de données air-sol (AGDL) aux aéronefs qui sont convenablement équipés et comportant une communication par liaison de données directe entre l'équipage de conduite et l'ATC [contrôle de la circulation aérienne]. 1, record 2, French, - autorisation%20de%20d%C3%A9part%20par%20liaison%20de%20donn%C3%A9es
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
autorisation de départ par liaison de données; DCL : désignations et définition normalisées par le Comité sur le Glossaire à l'intention des pilotes et du personnel des services de la circulation aérienne. 3, record 2, French, - autorisation%20de%20d%C3%A9part%20par%20liaison%20de%20donn%C3%A9es
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2015-02-09
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Aircraft Piloting and Navigation
- Air Traffic Control
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- instrument approach chart
1, record 3, English, instrument%20approach%20chart
correct, standardized, officially approved
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
- IAC 2, record 3, English, IAC
correct, officially approved
Record 3, Synonyms, English
- instrument approach to land chart 3, record 3, English, instrument%20approach%20to%20land%20chart
correct
- instrument procedural chart 4, record 3, English, instrument%20procedural%20chart
correct
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
An aeronautical chart that depicts the aeronautical data required to execute an instrument approach procedure (IAP) to an airport. 5, record 3, English, - instrument%20approach%20chart
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
These charts depict the procedures, including all related data, and the airport diagram. Each procedure is designated for use with a specific type of electronic navigation system, including non-directional beacon(NDB), tactical air navigation aid(TACAN), VHF [very high frequence] omnidirectional range(VOR), instrument landing system(ILS)/microwave landing system(MLS), and area navigation(RNAV). These charts are identified by the type of NAVAID [navigation aid] providing final approach guidance. 5, record 3, English, - instrument%20approach%20chart
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 OBS
instrument approach chart; IAC: term and abbreviation officially approved by the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO). 6, record 3, English, - instrument%20approach%20chart
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 3 OBS
instrument approach chart: term and definition standardized by the Glossary for Pilots and Air Traffic Services Personnel Committee. 7, record 3, English, - instrument%20approach%20chart
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Pilotage et navigation aérienne
- Circulation et trafic aériens
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- carte d'approche aux instruments
1, record 3, French, carte%20d%27approche%20aux%20instruments
correct, feminine noun, standardized, officially approved
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
- IAC 2, record 3, French, IAC
correct, feminine noun, officially approved
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Carte aéronautique qui représente les données aéronautiques nécessaires pour faire une procédure d'approche aux instruments (IAP) à un aéroport. 3, record 3, French, - carte%20d%27approche%20aux%20instruments
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Ces cartes décrivent les procédures, y compris toutes les données connexes ainsi que le diagramme de l'aéroport. Chaque procédure est destinée à être utilisée avec un certain type de système de navigation électronique, y compris le radiophare non directionnel (NDB), le système de navigation aérienne tactique (TACAN), le radiophare omnidirectionnel VHF [très haute fréquence] (VOR), le système d'atterrissage aux instruments (ILS)/système d'atterrissage hyperfréquences (MLS) et la navigation de surface (RNAV). Ces cartes sont identifiées par le type de NAVAID [aide à la navigation] qui fournit le guidage à l'approche finale. 3, record 3, French, - carte%20d%27approche%20aux%20instruments
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 OBS
carte d'approche aux instruments; IAC : terme et abréviation uniformisés par l'Organisation de l'aviation civile internationale (OACI). 4, record 3, French, - carte%20d%27approche%20aux%20instruments
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 3 OBS
carte d'approche aux instruments : terme et définition normalisés par le Comité sur le Glossaire à l'intention des pilotes et du personnel des services de la circulation aérienne; terme uniformisé par le Comité d'uniformisation de la terminologie aéronautique (CUTA) - Opérations aériennes. 5, record 3, French, - carte%20d%27approche%20aux%20instruments
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Pilotaje y navegación aérea
- Control de tránsito aéreo
Record 3, Main entry term, Spanish
- carta de aproximación por instrumentos
1, record 3, Spanish, carta%20de%20aproximaci%C3%B3n%20por%20instrumentos
correct, feminine noun, officially approved
Record 3, Abbreviations, Spanish
- IAC 2, record 3, Spanish, IAC
correct, feminine noun, officially approved
Record 3, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
carta de aproximación por instrumentos; IAC: término y abreviatura aceptados oficialmente por la Organización de Aviación Civil Internacional (OACI). 3, record 3, Spanish, - carta%20de%20aproximaci%C3%B3n%20por%20instrumentos
Record 4 - internal organization data 2010-05-14
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Weather Stations and Meteorological Instruments and Equipment
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- ROBIN sphere
1, record 4, English, ROBIN%20sphere
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
- falling ROBIN sphere 1, record 4, English, falling%20ROBIN%20sphere
correct
- ROBIN inflatable falling sphere 2, record 4, English, ROBIN%20inflatable%20falling%20sphere
- rocket balloon instrument 2, record 4, English, rocket%20balloon%20instrument
- rocket-balloon-instrument 4, record 4, English, rocket%2Dballoon%2Dinstrument
- robin sphere 4, record 4, English, robin%20sphere
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
An inflatable sphere released at apogee from a sounding rocket. 4, record 4, English, - ROBIN%20sphere
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
robin sphere. ... The sphere is inflated by evaporation of a contained liquid on release. A corner reflector is ejected as the sphere inflates, permitting track during descent by a precision radar. 4, record 4, English, - ROBIN%20sphere
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 2 CONT
The PWN-12A is another sounding rocket using... a dart with a ROBIN(Rocket Balloon Instrument) Inflatable Falling Sphere payload. At an apogee of about 115 km(70 miles), the dart releases a... metalized mylar balloon... While it is slowly descending back to earth, the balloon is tracked by a high-precision radar... on the ground. Minimum tracking altitude is about 30 km(18 miles), where the ambient pressure will cause the balloon to collapse. Using the balloon's known mass and volume, the radar track can be used to calculate atmospheric data like wind speed/direction and air density. 2, record 4, English, - ROBIN%20sphere
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 3 CONT
The other type of meteorological payload that can be used on a meteorological rocket consists of a falling ROBIN sphere that is used when probing the atmosphere to over 100 km altitude. These altitudes are above the normal operating levels for the thermistors aboard the rocketsonde. ... This ROBIN sphere is a spherical shaped balloon constructed of a thin (0.0001 mm thick) radar-reflective mylar material that is inflated with a small charge of inert gas to a known mass and volume. The dart containing the sphere typically reaches an altitude of 115 km where the sphere is deployed and inflated. When the sphere is inflated to super-pressure of approximately 10-12 mb, the sphere will reach a 1 meter (3.3. ft) diameter. When the balloon descends to an altitude of approximately 30 km, the air pressure outside the sphere will become greater than that inside, causing the sphere to collapse. 1, record 4, English, - ROBIN%20sphere
Record 4, Key term(s)
- rocket-balloon instrument
- falling sphere
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Stations, instruments et équipements météorologiques
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- catasphère ROBIN
1, record 4, French, catasph%C3%A8re%20ROBIN
proposal, feminine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
catasphère : Dispositif gonflé après avoir été éjecté d'une fusée à haute altitude; ses mouvements sont suivis au cours de sa chute pour obtenir des mesures de la densité de l'air et des vents en altitude. 2, record 4, French, - catasph%C3%A8re%20ROBIN
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Estaciones, instrumentos y equipos meteorológicos
Record 4, Main entry term, Spanish
Record 4, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 4, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
esfera en caída libre: Dispositivo que se infla después de ser expulsado de un cohete en la atmósfera superior, obteniéndose medidas de la densidad y de los vientos en las capas superiores al seguir sus movimientos durante su caída libre hacia la Tierra. 1, record 4, Spanish, - ROBIN
Record 4, Key term(s)
- esfera en caída libre
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