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AIR DISASTER [9 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2024-12-02
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Titles of NATO Bodies
- Special Forces (Military)
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- NATO Response Force
1, record 1, English, NATO%20Response%20Force
correct, NATO
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
- NRF 2, record 1, English, NRF
correct, NATO
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The NATO Response Force(NRF) is a highly ready and technologically advanced multinational force made up of land, air, maritime and special operations forces(SOF) components that the Alliance can deploy quickly, wherever needed. In addition to its operational role, the NRF can be used for greater cooperation in education and training, increased exercises, support for disaster relief and better use of technology. 3, record 1, English, - NATO%20Response%20Force
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
NATO Response Force; NRF: designations to be used by NATO. 4, record 1, English, - NATO%20Response%20Force
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Titres d'organismes de l'OTAN
- Forces spéciales (Militaire)
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- Force de réaction de l'OTAN
1, record 1, French, Force%20de%20r%C3%A9action%20de%20l%27OTAN
correct, feminine noun, NATO
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
La Force de réaction de l'OTAN [...] est une force multinationale à haut niveau de préparation et à la pointe de la technologie, regroupant des éléments des forces terrestres, aériennes et maritimes et des forces d'opérations spéciales (SOF) que l'Alliance peut déployer rapidement partout où cela est nécessaire. En plus de son rôle opérationnel, la [Force de réaction de l'OTAN] peut être utilisée en vue d'une plus grande coopération dans les domaines de la formation et de l'entraînement, d'un recours accru aux exercices, d'un soutien aux secours en cas de catastrophe et d'une meilleure utilisation de la technologie. 2, record 1, French, - Force%20de%20r%C3%A9action%20de%20l%27OTAN
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Force de réaction de l'OTAN : désignation d'usage obligatoire à l'OTAN. 3, record 1, French, - Force%20de%20r%C3%A9action%20de%20l%27OTAN
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - external organization data 2021-12-07
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Compartment - Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP)
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- information resources of enduring value
1, record 2, English, information%20resources%20of%20enduring%20value
correct, plural
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
- IREV 1, record 2, English, IREV
correct, plural
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Information having continuing archival or historical usefulness or significance to Canadian society in the long-term(e. g. an operation file outlining a high-profile event such as the Air India Flight 182 Disaster). 1, record 2, English, - information%20resources%20of%20enduring%20value
Record 2, Key term(s)
- information resource of enduring value
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Tiroir - Gendarmerie royale du Canada (GRC)
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- ressources documentaires à valeur continue
1, record 2, French, ressources%20documentaires%20%C3%A0%20valeur%20continue
correct, plural feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
- RDVC 1, record 2, French, RDVC
correct, plural feminine noun
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Information qui a une utilité ou une signification à long terme sur le plan historique ou de l'archivage pour la société canadienne (p. ex. un dossier opérationnel relatif à un événement important comme le vol 182 d'Air India). 1, record 2, French, - ressources%20documentaires%20%C3%A0%20valeur%20continue
Record 2, Key term(s)
- ressource documentaire à valeur continue
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2016-07-04
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Various Proper Names
- Air Transport
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- Civil Air Patrol
1, record 3, English, Civil%20Air%20Patrol
correct, see observation, United States
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
- CAP 2, record 3, English, CAP
correct, United States
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The Civil Air Patrol(CAP) is a congressionally chartered, federally supported non-profit corporation that serves as the official civilian auxiliary of the United States Air Force(USAF). CAP is a volunteer organization with an aviation-minded membership that includes people from all backgrounds, [lifestyles] and occupations. It performs three congressionally assigned key missions : emergency services, which includes search and rescue(by air and ground) and disaster relief [operations, ] aerospace education for youth and the general [public] and cadet programs for teenage youth. 3, record 3, English, - Civil%20Air%20Patrol
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Civil Air Patrol: American equivalent of the Civil Air Search and Rescue Association (CASARA). CAP is largely funded by the U.S. military. 4, record 3, English, - Civil%20Air%20Patrol
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Appellations diverses
- Transport aérien
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- Civil Air Patrol
1, record 3, French, Civil%20Air%20Patrol
correct, see observation, feminine noun, United States
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
- CAP 2, record 3, French, CAP
correct, feminine noun, United States
Record 3, Synonyms, French
- Patrouille aérienne civile 3, record 3, French, Patrouille%20a%C3%A9rienne%20civile
proposal, see observation, feminine noun
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Patrouille aérienne civile : traduction non officielle donnée à titre d'information seulement. 3, record 3, French, - Civil%20Air%20Patrol
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Civil Air Patrol : équivalent américain de l'Association civile de recherches et de sauvetage aériens (ACRSA) dont l'aile québécoise s'appelle Sauvetage et recherche aériens du Québec (SERABEC). 4, record 3, French, - Civil%20Air%20Patrol
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2015-09-25
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Building Ventilation
- Tunnels, Overpasses and Bridges
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- longitudinal ventilation
1, record 4, English, longitudinal%20ventilation
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The flow of air in a road tunnel moving along the same orientation as the traffic. 2, record 4, English, - longitudinal%20ventilation
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Most ventilation systems use longitudinal ventilation, i. e., air flowing coaxial with the traffic direction. It is the smoke and heat, not the fire itself, that are truly deadly and so an effective ventilation system can prevent disaster. 1, record 4, English, - longitudinal%20ventilation
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 PHR
Longitudinal ventilation velocity. 1, record 4, English, - longitudinal%20ventilation
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Ventilation (Construction)
- Tunnels, viaducs et ponts
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- ventilation longitudinale
1, record 4, French, ventilation%20longitudinale
correct, feminine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Déplacement de l'air dans un tunnel routier selon le même axe que la circulation routière. 2, record 4, French, - ventilation%20longitudinale
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
La ventilation longitudinale est, dans son principe, le système le plus intuitif à mettre en œuvre. L’écoulement d’air est assuré par des accélérateurs disposés sous plafond. Dans le cas de tunnels à un seul sens de circulation, l’effet piston vient s’ajouter à cette ventilation forcée. 1, record 4, French, - ventilation%20longitudinale
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 2012-11-14
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Emergency Management
- Peace-Keeping Operations
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- humanitarian operations and disaster relief
1, record 5, English, humanitarian%20operations%20and%20disaster%20relief
correct, plural, officially approved
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
- HODR 1, record 5, English, HODR
correct, plural, officially approved
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
humanitarian operations and disaster relief; HODR : term and abbreviation officially approved by the Air Force Terminology Panel(Trenton) and the Joint Terminology Panel. 2, record 5, English, - humanitarian%20operations%20and%20disaster%20relief
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Gestion des urgences
- Opérations de maintien de la paix
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- opérations humanitaires et de secours aux sinistrés
1, record 5, French, op%C3%A9rations%20humanitaires%20et%20de%20secours%20aux%20sinistr%C3%A9s
correct, feminine noun, plural, officially approved
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
- OHSS 2, record 5, French, OHSS
correct, feminine noun, plural, officially approved
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
opérations humanitaires et de secours aux sinistrés : terme uniformisé par le Groupe d'experts en terminologie de la Force aérienne (Trenton). 3, record 5, French, - op%C3%A9rations%20humanitaires%20et%20de%20secours%20aux%20sinistr%C3%A9s
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 2 OBS
opérations humanitaires et de secours aux sinistrés; OHSS : terme et abréviation uniformisés par le Groupe d'experts en terminologie interarmées. 4, record 5, French, - op%C3%A9rations%20humanitaires%20et%20de%20secours%20aux%20sinistr%C3%A9s
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 2012-08-22
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Commercial Aviation
- Air Traffic Control
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- special-use airspace
1, record 6, English, special%2Duse%20airspace
correct, standardized
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
- SUA 1, record 6, English, SUA
correct, standardized
Record 6, Synonyms, English
- special use airspace 2, record 6, English, special%20use%20airspace
correct
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Airspace classified as :(a) Class F advisory(CYA), Class F restricted(CYR) or Class F danger(CYD), which can be controlled airspace, uncontrolled airspace or a combination of both;(b) military operations area(MOA),(below FL [flight level] 180 in the U. S.) ;(c) ATC [air traffic control]-assigned airspace(Military Area)(ATCAA)(FL 180 and above in the U. S.) ;(d) airspace restricted by NOTAM [notice to airmen] for forest fire aircraft operating restrictions; and(e) other airspace restricted by NOTAM to cover specific situations such as oil-well fires, disaster areas, etc. 1, record 6, English, - special%2Duse%20airspace
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
special-use airspace; SUA: term, abbreviation and definition standardized by the Glossary for Pilots and Air Traffic Services Personnel Committee. 3, record 6, English, - special%2Duse%20airspace
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Aviation commerciale
- Circulation et trafic aériens
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- espace aérien à usage spécial
1, record 6, French, espace%20a%C3%A9rien%20%C3%A0%20usage%20sp%C3%A9cial
correct, standardized
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
- SUA 1, record 6, French, SUA
correct, masculine noun, standardized
Record 6, Synonyms, French
- espace aérien à statut spécial 2, record 6, French, espace%20a%C3%A9rien%20%C3%A0%20statut%20sp%C3%A9cial
masculine noun
- espace aérien spécial 3, record 6, French, espace%20a%C3%A9rien%20sp%C3%A9cial
masculine noun
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Espace aérien classifié comme : a) espace aérien consultatif de classe F (CYA), espace aérien réglementé de classe F (CYR), ou espace aérien dangereux de classe F (CYD), qui peut être contrôlé, non contrôlé ou les deux; b) zone d’opérations militaires (MOA), (inférieure au FL [niveau de vol] 180 aux É.-U.); c) espace aérien assigné par l’ATC [contrôle de la circulation aérienne] (zone militaire) (ATCAA) (supérieur ou égal au FL 180 aux É. U.); d) espace aérien restreint par la diffusion d’un NOTAM [avis aux navigants] pour des restrictions relatives à l'utilisation d'aéronefs lors d’incendies de forêts; e) tout autre espace aérien restreint par la diffusion d’un NOTAM pour des situations spécifiques telles que les incendies de puits de pétrole, les zones sinistrées, etc. 1, record 6, French, - espace%20a%C3%A9rien%20%C3%A0%20usage%20sp%C3%A9cial
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
espace aérien à usage spécial; SUA : 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. 4, record 6, French, - espace%20a%C3%A9rien%20%C3%A0%20usage%20sp%C3%A9cial
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 2003-01-30
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Operations (Air Forces)
- Tactical Operations (Air Forces)
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- MAJAID public affairs coordinator
1, record 7, English, MAJAID%20public%20affairs%20coordinator
correct
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The Air Transport Group Public Affairs Officer will be the public affairs coordinator. All media relations will be conducted through the Major Air Disaster Public Affairs Coordinator. 1, record 7, English, - MAJAID%20public%20affairs%20coordinator
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
MAJAID stands for major air disaster. 2, record 7, English, - MAJAID%20public%20affairs%20coordinator
Record 7, Key term(s)
- major air disaster public affairs coordinator
- major air disaster public affairs co-ordinator
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Opérations (Forces aériennes)
- Opérations tactiques (Forces aériennes)
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- Coordonnateur des affaires publiques - CATAIR
1, record 7, French, Coordonnateur%20des%20affaires%20publiques%20%2D%20CATAIR
correct, masculine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 DEF
L'Officier de relations publiques du Groupe de transport aérien sera le Coordonnateur des relations publiques en matière de catastrophes aériennes. Les relations avec les médias se feront par l'intermédiaire de cet officier. 1, record 7, French, - Coordonnateur%20des%20affaires%20publiques%20%2D%20CATAIR
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
CATAIR signifie catastrophe aérienne. 2, record 7, French, - Coordonnateur%20des%20affaires%20publiques%20%2D%20CATAIR
Record 7, Key term(s)
- Coordonnateur des affaires publiques CATAIR
- CATAIR
- Coordonnateur des affaires publiques en matière de catastrophes aériennes
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record 8 - internal organization data 2000-10-10
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- Air Communications (Air Forces)
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- airborne communication
1, record 8, English, airborne%20communication
correct
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
Record 8, Synonyms, English
Record 8, Textual support, English
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 CONT
... Throughout the operation, the air force maintained airborne communications relays for Griffon and Sea King helicopters, providing invaluable service in the disaster area. 1, record 8, English, - airborne%20communication
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Communications aériennes (Forces aériennes)
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- transmission aéroportée
1, record 8, French, transmission%20a%C3%A9roport%C3%A9e
correct, feminine noun
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
Record 8, Synonyms, French
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Pendant toute l'opération, la force aérienne a assuré le relais de transmissions aéroportées pour les hélicoptères Griffon et Sea King, et a fourni de précieux services dans la zone sinistrée. 1, record 8, French, - transmission%20a%C3%A9roport%C3%A9e
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
Record 9 - internal organization data 1997-11-11
Record 9, English
Record 9, Subject field(s)
- Conference Titles
- Emergency Management
Record 9, Main entry term, English
- Emergency 90: International Conference for Disaster Management 1, record 9, English, Emergency%2090%3A%20International%20Conference%20for%20Disaster%20Management
Record 9, Abbreviations, English
Record 9, Synonyms, English
Record 9, Textual support, English
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Sponsored by ASRT [Air Support Radar Team], UNDRO [Office of the United Nations Disaster Relief co-ordinator], ICDO [International Civil Defense Organisation], LORCS [League of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies] ;Cairo, 24-27 Sept 90. 1, record 9, English, - Emergency%2090%3A%20International%20Conference%20for%20Disaster%20Management
Record 9, Key term(s)
- International Conference for Disaster Management, Emergency 90
Record 9, French
Record 9, Domaine(s)
- Titres de conférences
- Gestion des urgences
Record 9, Main entry term, French
- Conférence internationale "Emergency 90" sur la gestion des opérations en cas de catastrophe
1, record 9, French, Conf%C3%A9rence%20internationale%20%5C%22Emergency%2090%5C%22%20sur%20la%20gestion%20des%20op%C3%A9rations%20en%20cas%20de%20catastrophe
feminine noun
Record 9, Abbreviations, French
Record 9, Synonyms, French
Record 9, Textual support, French
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Pour les catastrophes présentes et futures. 1, record 9, French, - Conf%C3%A9rence%20internationale%20%5C%22Emergency%2090%5C%22%20sur%20la%20gestion%20des%20op%C3%A9rations%20en%20cas%20de%20catastrophe
Record 9, Key term(s)
- Conférence internationale sur la gestion des opérations en cas de catastrophe Emergency 90
Record 9, Spanish
Record 9, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Títulos de conferencias
- Gestión de emergencias
Record 9, Main entry term, Spanish
- "Emergency 90" Conferencia Internacional sobre técnicas para hacer frente a desastres
1, record 9, Spanish, %5C%22Emergency%2090%5C%22%20Conferencia%20Internacional%20sobre%20t%C3%A9cnicas%20para%20hacer%20frente%20a%20desastres
feminine noun
Record 9, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 9, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 9, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Para los desastres en el presente y en el futuro. 1, record 9, Spanish, - %5C%22Emergency%2090%5C%22%20Conferencia%20Internacional%20sobre%20t%C3%A9cnicas%20para%20hacer%20frente%20a%20desastres
Record 9, Key term(s)
- Conferencia Internacional sobre técnicas para hacer frente a desastres, Emergency 90
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