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AIR TRAFFIC CONTROL RADAR SYSTEM [6 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2018-11-19
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Titles of Federal Government Programs (Canadian)
- Radar, Radio Guidance and Goniometry
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- Radar Modernization Project
1, record 1, English, Radar%20Modernization%20Project
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
- RAMP 2, record 1, English, RAMP
correct
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The effects of rapid technological change have been experienced most profoundly in the air sector. The Department has encountered a number of challenges, for example, in the development and implementation of its Radar Modernization Project(RAMP) and Canadian Automated Air Traffic System(CAATS) project. RAMP, completed in 1995, has modernized the air traffic control radar network. CAATS, now the responsibility of NAV CANADA, is designed to automate air traffic control operations across the country. 3, record 1, English, - Radar%20Modernization%20Project
Record 1, Key term(s)
- Radar Modernisation Project
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Titres de programmes fédéraux (Gouvernement canadien)
- Radar, radioguidage et radiogoniométrie
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- Projet de modernisation des radars
1, record 1, French, Projet%20de%20modernisation%20des%20radars
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
- RAMP 2, record 1, French, RAMP
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Les effets de l'évolution technologique se sont surtout fait sentir dans le secteur du transport aérien. C'est ainsi que le Ministère a eu à faire face à de nombreux problèmes lors de l'élaboration et de la mise en œuvre de son Projet de modernisation des radars (RAMP) et du projet d'automatisation du Système canadien de contrôle de la circulation aérienne (CAATS). Le projet RAMP, mené à terme en 1995, a permis de moderniser le réseau de radars utilisé pour le contrôle de la circulation aérienne. Le projet relève maintenant de NAV CANADA et vise l'automatisation de toutes les activités de contrôle aérien qui se déroulent au pays. 3, record 1, French, - Projet%20de%20modernisation%20des%20radars
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2015-07-06
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Flight Instruments and Equipment (Aeroindustry)
- Air Navigation Aids
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- traffic alert and collision avoidance system
1, record 2, English, traffic%20alert%20and%20collision%20avoidance%20system
correct, standardized
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
- TCAS 2, record 2, English, TCAS
correct, standardized
- T/CAS 3, record 2, English, T%2FCAS
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A type of airborne collision avoidance system(ACAS) based on a family of airborne equipment that functions independently of the ground-based ATC [air traffic control] system to detect potential conflicting aircraft that are equipped with secondary surveillance radar(SSR) transponders. 4, record 2, English, - traffic%20alert%20and%20collision%20avoidance%20system
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
There are three different versions: TCAS I provides traffic advisories; TCAS II provides traffic advisories and vertical resolution advisories (RA); and TCAS IV, when developed, will provide traffic advisories and vertical and horizontal RAs. 4, record 2, English, - traffic%20alert%20and%20collision%20avoidance%20system
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
traffic alert and collision avoidance system; TCAS: term, abbreviation and definition standardized by the Glossary for Pilots and Air Traffic Services Personnel Committee. 5, record 2, English, - traffic%20alert%20and%20collision%20avoidance%20system
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Instruments et équipement de bord (Constructions aéronautiques)
- Aides à la navigation aérienne
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- système de surveillance du trafic et d'évitement des collisions
1, record 2, French, syst%C3%A8me%20de%20surveillance%20du%20trafic%20et%20d%27%C3%A9vitement%20des%20collisions
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
- TCAS 2, record 2, French, TCAS
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- système d'avertissement de trafic et d'évitement d'abordage 3, record 2, French, syst%C3%A8me%20d%27avertissement%20de%20trafic%20et%20d%27%C3%A9vitement%20d%27abordage
correct, masculine noun, standardized
- TCAS 3, record 2, French, TCAS
correct, masculine noun, standardized
- TCAS 3, record 2, French, TCAS
- système anticollision TCAS 4, record 2, French, syst%C3%A8me%20anticollision%20TCAS
masculine noun
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Type de système anticollision embarqué (ACAS) fondé sur une famille d'équipement embarqué qui fonctionne indépendamment du système ATC [contrôle de la circulation aérienne] situé au sol pour déceler les aéronefs en conflit possible qui sont équipés de transpondeurs de radars secondaires de surveillance (SSR). 3, record 2, French, - syst%C3%A8me%20de%20surveillance%20du%20trafic%20et%20d%27%C3%A9vitement%20des%20collisions
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Il en existe trois versions différentes : TCAS I fournit des avis de trafic, TCAS II fournit des avis de trafic et des avis de résolution (RA) sur le plan vertical, et TCAS IV, lorsqu'il sera mis au point, fournira des avis de trafic ainsi que des RA sur les plans vertical et horizontal. 3, record 2, French, - syst%C3%A8me%20de%20surveillance%20du%20trafic%20et%20d%27%C3%A9vitement%20des%20collisions
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
système d'avertissement de trafic et d'évitement d'abordage; TCAS : 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. 5, record 2, French, - syst%C3%A8me%20de%20surveillance%20du%20trafic%20et%20d%27%C3%A9vitement%20des%20collisions
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Instrumentos y equipo de vuelo (Industria aeronáutica)
- Ayuda para la navegación aérea
Record 2, Main entry term, Spanish
- sistema de alerta de tránsito y anticolisión
1, record 2, Spanish, sistema%20de%20alerta%20de%20tr%C3%A1nsito%20y%20anticolisi%C3%B3n
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 2, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2010-11-25
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Information Processing (Informatics)
- Air Traffic Control
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- continuous data recording
1, record 3, English, continuous%20data%20recording
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
- CDR 1, record 3, English, CDR
correct
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
CDR(continuous data recording)-A service within NAS [National Airspace System] that provides a means of data transfer from memory to magnetic tape in which recordings are initiated by specific requests placed within the ATC [air traffic control] subprograms. This program is available at TRACON [terminal radar approach control] facilities to collect and analyze air traffic statistics and maintenance statistics, and to produce detailed ATC operational information for use in proceedings and investigations. 2, record 3, English, - continuous%20data%20recording
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Traitement de l'information (Informatique)
- Circulation et trafic aériens
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- enregistrement continu des données
1, record 3, French, enregistrement%20continu%20des%20donn%C3%A9es
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2000-10-10
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Air Traffic Control
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- air traffic control simulator
1, record 4, English, air%20traffic%20control%20simulator
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Air Traffic Control simulator. Selenia is marketing a simulation system... designed to be used for procedural and radar training of ATC operations. 1, record 4, English, - air%20traffic%20control%20simulator
Record 4, Key term(s)
- air traffic simulator
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Circulation et trafic aériens
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- simulateur de système de contrôle du trafic aérien
1, record 4, French, simulateur%20de%20syst%C3%A8me%20de%20contr%C3%B4le%20du%20trafic%20a%C3%A9rien
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Simulateur du système de contrôle du trafic aérien. Selenia propose un système de simulation [...] pour l'entraînement aux procédures de contrôle du trafic aérien et à l'utilisation des différents moyens radar. 1, record 4, French, - simulateur%20de%20syst%C3%A8me%20de%20contr%C3%B4le%20du%20trafic%20a%C3%A9rien
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 1988-05-27
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Radar, Radio Guidance and Goniometry
- Air Traffic Control
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- solid-state bottle 1, record 5, English, solid%2Dstate%20bottle
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
- solid-state transmitter 1, record 5, English, solid%2Dstate%20transmitter
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The Canadian L-band Radar Modernisation Program(RAMP) air traffic control system utilises a 2-D radar with a discrete solid-state transmitter, known as a solid-state "bottle". 1, record 5, English, - solid%2Dstate%20bottle
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Radar, radioguidage et radiogoniométrie
- Circulation et trafic aériens
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- bouteille état solide
1, record 5, French, bouteille%20%C3%A9tat%20solide
feminine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 1987-02-10
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Flight Instruments and Equipment (Aeroindustry)
- Air Traffic Control
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- ATC transponder system
1, record 6, English, ATC%20transponder%20system
correct
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
- air traffic control transponder system 2, record 6, English, air%20traffic%20control%20transponder%20system
correct
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The Air Traffic Control Transponder system provides the ground radar intercept controller with a distinguishing series of electronic pulses(response) from the airplane to the ground station, when triggered by a distinguishing series of electronic pulses(interrogation) from the ground station to the airplane. The transponder is capable of operation on 4, 096 interrogation and response codes in each of four modes of operation.... ATC Transponder system-1 and-2 are identical, each system consists of a receiver-transmitter, remote control panel, antenna, and associated interlocking circuits. Transponders-1 and-2 do not operate simultaneously. Selection of desired operating transponder is accomplished by placing the TFR(transfer) switch to-1 or-2 position for respective transponder operation. 2, record 6, English, - ATC%20transponder%20system
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Instruments et équipement de bord (Constructions aéronautiques)
- Circulation et trafic aériens
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- système transpondeur ATC
1, record 6, French, syst%C3%A8me%20transpondeur%20ATC
correct, masculine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
système transpondeur ATC : terme accepté par le Comité d'étude de la terminologie des cartes de travail du DC-9. 2, record 6, French, - syst%C3%A8me%20transpondeur%20ATC
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
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