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AIR TRAFFIC CONTROL AUTHORITY [5 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2015-02-18
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Air Traffic Control
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- air traffic flow management
1, record 1, English, air%20traffic%20flow%20management
correct, officially approved
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
- ATFM 2, record 1, English, ATFM
correct, officially approved
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A service established with the objective of contributing to a safe, orderly and expeditious flow of air traffic by ensuring that ATC [air traffic control] capacity is utilized to the maximum extent possible and that the traffic volume is compatible with the capacities declared by the appropriate ATS [air traffic service] authority. 3, record 1, English, - air%20traffic%20flow%20management
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
air traffic flow management; ATFM: term and abbreviation officially approved by the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO). 4, record 1, English, - air%20traffic%20flow%20management
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Circulation et trafic aériens
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- gestion du débit de la circulation aérienne
1, record 1, French, gestion%20du%20d%C3%A9bit%20de%20la%20circulation%20a%C3%A9rienne
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
- ATFM 1, record 1, French, ATFM
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- gestion des courants de trafic aérien 2, record 1, French, gestion%20des%20courants%20de%20trafic%20a%C3%A9rien
correct, feminine noun, officially approved
- ATFM 3, record 1, French, ATFM
correct, feminine noun, officially approved
- ATFM 3, record 1, French, ATFM
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Service destiné à contribuer à la sécurité, à l'ordre et à la rapidité de l'écoulement de la circulation aérienne en faisant en sorte que la capacité ATC [contrôle de la circulation aérienne] soit utilisée au maximum et que le volume de trafic soit compatible avec les capacités déclarées par l'autorité ATS [service de la circulation aérienne] compétente. 1, record 1, French, - gestion%20du%20d%C3%A9bit%20de%20la%20circulation%20a%C3%A9rienne
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
gestion des courants de trafic aérien; ATFM : terme et abréviation uniformisés par l'Organisation de l'aviation civile internationale (OACI). 4, record 1, French, - gestion%20du%20d%C3%A9bit%20de%20la%20circulation%20a%C3%A9rienne
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Control de tránsito aéreo
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- gestión de afluencia del tránsito aéreo
1, record 1, Spanish, gesti%C3%B3n%20de%20afluencia%20del%20tr%C3%A1nsito%20a%C3%A9reo
correct, feminine noun, officially approved
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
- ATFM 2, record 1, Spanish, ATFM
correct, feminine noun, officially approved
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Servicio establecido con el objetivo de contribuir a una circulación segura, ordenada y expedita del tránsito aéreo asegurando que se utiliza al máximo posible la capacidad ATC [control de tránsito aéreo], y que el volumen de tránsito es compatible con las capacidades declaradas por la autoridad ATS [servicio de tránsito aéreo] competente. 3, record 1, Spanish, - gesti%C3%B3n%20de%20afluencia%20del%20tr%C3%A1nsito%20a%C3%A9reo
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
gestión de afluencia del tránsito aéreo; ATFM: término y abreviatura aceptados oficialmente por la Organización de Aviación Civil Internacional (OACI). 4, record 1, Spanish, - gesti%C3%B3n%20de%20afluencia%20del%20tr%C3%A1nsito%20a%C3%A9reo
Record 2 - internal organization data 2014-12-02
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Air Space Control
- Air Traffic Control
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- positive control
1, record 2, English, positive%20control
correct, NATO, standardized
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
In air traffic control within NATO [North Atlantic Treaty Organization], a method of regulation of all identified air traffic within a designated airspace, conducted with electronic means by an air traffic control agency having the authority and responsibility therein. 2, record 2, English, - positive%20control
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
positive control: term and definition standardized by NATO. 3, record 2, English, - positive%20control
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Contrôle de l'espace aérien
- Circulation et trafic aériens
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- contrôle intégral
1, record 2, French, contr%C3%B4le%20int%C3%A9gral
correct, masculine noun, NATO, standardized, officially approved
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
En matière de contrôle de la circulation aérienne au sein de l'OTAN [Organisation du Traité de l'Atlantique Nord], méthode de régulation de l'ensemble de la circulation aérienne identifiée dans une certaine portion de l'espace aérien, appliquée avec des moyens électroniques par l'organisme responsable de cette portion de l'espace aérien et y exerçant son autorité. 2, record 2, French, - contr%C3%B4le%20int%C3%A9gral
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
contrôle intégral : terme et définition normalisés par l'OTAN. 3, record 2, French, - contr%C3%B4le%20int%C3%A9gral
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
contrôle intégral : terme uniformisé par le Comité d'uniformisation de la terminologie aéronautique (CUTA) - Opérations aériennes. 3, record 2, French, - contr%C3%B4le%20int%C3%A9gral
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Control del espacio aéreo
- Control de tránsito aéreo
Record 2, Main entry term, Spanish
- control positivo
1, record 2, Spanish, control%20positivo
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 2, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Forma de control del tráfico aéreo, dentro de la OTAN [Organización del Tratado del Atlántico Norte], que emplea el método de regulación mediante la identificación de todo el tráfico del espacio aéreo, llevado a cabo por medios electrónicos por el organismo de control del tráfico que tiene la autoridad para ello y sobre la cual recae la responsabilidad. 2, record 2, Spanish, - control%20positivo
Record 3 - internal organization data 2014-04-24
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Communication and Information Management
- Federal Administration
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- class of investigations
1, record 3, English, class%20of%20investigations
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Classes of Investigations. 1. Investigations by a Fact Finding Board established by the Department of Transport to investigate air traffic control... 2. Investigations by a Flight Service Station Review Committee established by the Department of Transport to investigate reported occurrences relating to aviation safety... 3. Canadian Forces flight safety accident investigations other than those conducted in the form of a board of inquiry or summary investigation under the National Defence Act... 4. Investigations by or under the authority of the Canadian Forces Fire Marshall for the purpose of determining the cause of a fire, other than those conducted in the form of a board of inquiry or summary investigation under the National Defence Act... 5. Investigations by the Special Inquiries Unit of the Inspector General' s Branch of the Correctional Service of Canada. 2, record 3, English, - class%20of%20investigations
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Access to Information Regulations. 3, record 3, English, - class%20of%20investigations
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Gestion des communications et de l'information
- Administration fédérale
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- catégorie d'enquêtes
1, record 3, French, cat%C3%A9gorie%20d%27enqu%C3%AAtes
correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Catégories d'enquêtes. 1. Les enquêtes menées par une commission d'enquête sur les faits, constituée par le ministère des Transports afin de vérifier le contrôle de la circulation aérienne [...] 2. Les enquêtes menées par le Comité de révision des stations d'information de vol, formé par le ministère des Transports pour enquêter sur des incidents touchant la sécurité aérienne qui ont été déclarés [...] 3. Les enquêtes sur les accidents des Forces canadiennes touchant la sécurité aérienne, sauf les enquêtes menées par des commissions d'enquête et les enquêtes sommaires menées en vertu de la Loi sur la défense nationale.[..] 4. Les enquêtes menées par le Commissaire des incendies ou sous sa direction en vue de déterminer la cause d'un incendie, sauf les enquêtes menées par des commissions d'enquête et les enquêtes sommaires menées en vertu de la Loi sur la défense nationale.[...] 5. Les enquêtes menées par l'Unité des enquêtes spéciales du Bureau de l'inspecteur général du Service correctionnel du Canada. 2, record 3, French, - cat%C3%A9gorie%20d%27enqu%C3%AAtes
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Règlement sur l'accès à l'information. 3, record 3, French, - cat%C3%A9gorie%20d%27enqu%C3%AAtes
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2012-04-23
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Air Traffic Control
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- air traffic control clearance
1, record 4, English, air%20traffic%20control%20clearance
correct, NATO, standardized, officially approved
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
- air-traffic control clearance 2, record 4, English, air%2Dtraffic%20control%20clearance
correct, standardized
- air traffic clearance 3, record 4, English, air%20traffic%20clearance
correct
- ATC clearance 4, record 4, English, ATC%20clearance
correct, officially approved
- clearance 5, record 4, English, clearance
see observation, officially approved
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Authorization by an air traffic control authority for an aircraft to proceed under specified conditions. [Definition standardized by NATO. ] 6, record 4, English, - air%20traffic%20control%20clearance
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 2 DEF
Authorization for an aircraft to proceed under conditions specified by an air traffic control unit. [Definition officially approved by ICAO.] 7, record 4, English, - air%20traffic%20control%20clearance
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
For convenience, the term "air traffic control clearance" is frequently abbreviated to "clearance" when used in appropriate contexts. 7, record 4, English, - air%20traffic%20control%20clearance
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 2 OBS
The abbreviated term "clearance" may be prefixed by the words "taxi," "take-off," "departure," "en route," "approach" or "landing" to indicate the particular portion of flight to which the air traffic control clearance relates. 7, record 4, English, - air%20traffic%20control%20clearance
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 3 OBS
air traffic control clearance: term standardized by NATO. 8, record 4, English, - air%20traffic%20control%20clearance
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 4 OBS
air-traffic control clearance: term standardized by the British Standards Institution (BSI). 8, record 4, English, - air%20traffic%20control%20clearance
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 5 OBS
air traffic control clearance; clearance; ATC clearance: terms officially approved by the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO). 8, record 4, English, - air%20traffic%20control%20clearance
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Circulation et trafic aériens
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- autorisation du contrôle de la circulation aérienne
1, record 4, French, autorisation%20du%20contr%C3%B4le%20de%20la%20circulation%20a%C3%A9rienne
correct, feminine noun, NATO, standardized, officially approved
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
- autorisation ATC 2, record 4, French, autorisation%20ATC
correct, feminine noun, officially approved
- autorisation 3, record 4, French, autorisation
see observation, feminine noun, officially approved
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Autorisation accordée à un aéronef de manœuvrer dans des conditions spécifiées par un organisme de contrôle de la circulation aérienne. [Définition uniformisée par l'OACI.] 4, record 4, French, - autorisation%20du%20contr%C3%B4le%20de%20la%20circulation%20a%C3%A9rienne
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Pour plus de commodité, on emploie souvent la forme abrégée «autorisation» lorsque le contexte précise la nature de cette autorisation. 4, record 4, French, - autorisation%20du%20contr%C3%B4le%20de%20la%20circulation%20a%C3%A9rienne
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 2 OBS
La forme abrégée «autorisation» peut être suivie des mots «de circulation au sol», «de décollage», «de départ», «en route», «d'approche» ou «d'atterrissage» pour indiquer la phase du vol à laquelle s'applique l'autorisation du contrôle de la circulation aérienne. 4, record 4, French, - autorisation%20du%20contr%C3%B4le%20de%20la%20circulation%20a%C3%A9rienne
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 3 OBS
autorisation du contrôle de la circulation aérienne : terme normalisé par l'OTAN. 5, record 4, French, - autorisation%20du%20contr%C3%B4le%20de%20la%20circulation%20a%C3%A9rienne
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 4 OBS
autorisation du contrôle de la circulation aérienne; autorisation ATC : termes uniformisés par le Comité d'uniformisation de la terminologie aéronautique (CUTA) - Opérations aériennes. 5, record 4, French, - autorisation%20du%20contr%C3%B4le%20de%20la%20circulation%20a%C3%A9rienne
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 5 OBS
autorisation du contrôle de la circulation aérienne; autorisation; autorisation ATC : termes uniformisés par l'Organisation de l'aviation civile internationale (OACI). 5, record 4, French, - autorisation%20du%20contr%C3%B4le%20de%20la%20circulation%20a%C3%A9rienne
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Control de tránsito aéreo
Record 4, Main entry term, Spanish
- autorización del control de tránsito aéreo
1, record 4, Spanish, autorizaci%C3%B3n%20del%20control%20de%20tr%C3%A1nsito%20a%C3%A9reo
correct, feminine noun, officially approved
Record 4, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 4, Synonyms, Spanish
- autorización de control del tráfico aéreo 2, record 4, Spanish, autorizaci%C3%B3n%20de%20control%20del%20tr%C3%A1fico%20a%C3%A9reo
correct, feminine noun
- autorización 3, record 4, Spanish, autorizaci%C3%B3n
see observation, feminine noun, officially approved
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Autorización otorgada a una aeronave por una autoridad de control de tráfico aéreo para que actúe bajo condiciones especificadas. 4, record 4, Spanish, - autorizaci%C3%B3n%20del%20control%20de%20tr%C3%A1nsito%20a%C3%A9reo
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 2 DEF
Autorización para que una aeronave proceda en condiciones especificadas por una dependencia de control de tránsito aéreo. [Definición aceptada oficialmente por la OACI.] 3, record 4, Spanish, - autorizaci%C3%B3n%20del%20control%20de%20tr%C3%A1nsito%20a%C3%A9reo
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Por razones de comodidad, la expresión "autorización del control de tránsito aéreo" suele utilizarse en la forma abreviada de "autorización" cuando el contexto lo permite. 3, record 4, Spanish, - autorizaci%C3%B3n%20del%20control%20de%20tr%C3%A1nsito%20a%C3%A9reo
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 2 OBS
La forma abreviada "autorización" puede ir seguida de las palabras "de rodaje", "de despegue", "de salida", "en ruta", "de aproximación" o "de aterrizaje", para indicar la parte concreta del vuelo a que se refiere. 3, record 4, Spanish, - autorizaci%C3%B3n%20del%20control%20de%20tr%C3%A1nsito%20a%C3%A9reo
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 3 OBS
autorización del control de tránsito aéreo; autorización: términos aceptados oficialmente por la Organización de Aviación Civil Internacional (OACI). 5, record 4, Spanish, - autorizaci%C3%B3n%20del%20control%20de%20tr%C3%A1nsito%20a%C3%A9reo
Record 5 - internal organization data 2002-07-08
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Air Traffic Control
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- downstream clearance
1, record 5, English, downstream%20clearance
correct, officially approved
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
- DSC 1, record 5, English, DSC
correct, officially approved
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A clearance issued to an aircraft by an air traffic control unit that is not the current controlling authority of that aircraft. [Definition officially approved by ICAO. ] 1, record 5, English, - downstream%20clearance
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
downstream clearance; DSC: term and abbreviation officially approved by the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO). 2, record 5, English, - downstream%20clearance
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Circulation et trafic aériens
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- autorisation en aval
1, record 5, French, autorisation%20en%20aval
correct, feminine noun, officially approved
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
- DSC 1, record 5, French, DSC
correct, feminine noun, officially approved
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Autorisation délivrée à un aéronef par un organisme de contrôle de la circulation aérienne qui n'est pas l'autorité de contrôle actuelle de cet aéronef. [Définition uniformisée par l'OACI.] 1, record 5, French, - autorisation%20en%20aval
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
autorisation en aval; DSC : terme et abréviation uniformisés par l'Organisation de l'aviation civile internationale (OACI). 2, record 5, French, - autorisation%20en%20aval
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Control de tránsito aéreo
Record 5, Main entry term, Spanish
- autorización anticipada
1, record 5, Spanish, autorizaci%C3%B3n%20anticipada
correct, feminine noun, officially approved
Record 5, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 5, Synonyms, Spanish
- autorización ruta abajo 1, record 5, Spanish, autorizaci%C3%B3n%20ruta%20abajo
correct, feminine noun, officially approved
- DSC 1, record 5, Spanish, DSC
correct, feminine noun, officially approved
- DSC 1, record 5, Spanish, DSC
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Autorización otorgada a una aeronave por una dependencia de control de tránsito aéreo que no es la autoridad de control actual respecto a dicha aeronave. [Definición aceptada oficialmente por la OACI.] 1, record 5, Spanish, - autorizaci%C3%B3n%20anticipada
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
autorización anticipada; autorización ruta abajo; DSC: términos y abreviatura aceptados oficialmente por la Organización de Aviación Civil Internacional (OACI). 2, record 5, Spanish, - autorizaci%C3%B3n%20anticipada
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