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AIR TRAFFIC SERVICE PROVIDER [3 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 2023-12-22
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Air Traffic Control
- Air Navigation Aids
- Systems Analysis (Information Processing)
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- sub-system
1, record 2, English, sub%2Dsystem
correct, officially approved
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Any system which is associated with the air traffic control system as a provider and/or recipient of information relating to the provision of air traffic control service. 2, record 2, English, - sub%2Dsystem
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
sub-system: designation and definition officially approved by the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO); designation officially approved by the Aeronautical Terminology Standardization Committee (ATSC) - Flight operations. 3, record 2, English, - sub%2Dsystem
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 PHR
high frequency sub-system 4, record 2, English, - sub%2Dsystem
Record 2, Key term(s)
- subsystem
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Circulation et trafic aériens
- Aides à la navigation aérienne
- Analyse des systèmes informatiques
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- sous-système
1, record 2, French, sous%2Dsyst%C3%A8me
correct, masculine noun, officially approved
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Tout système associé au système de contrôle de la circulation aérienne en tant que fournisseur et (ou) récepteur de renseignements intéressant la mise en œuvre du contrôle de la circulation aérienne. 2, record 2, French, - sous%2Dsyst%C3%A8me
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
sous-système : désignation et définition uniformisées par l'Organisation de l'aviation civile internationale (OACI); désignation uniformisée par le Comité d'uniformisation de la terminologie aéronautique (CUTA) - Opérations aériennes. 3, record 2, French, - sous%2Dsyst%C3%A8me
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Control de tránsito aéreo
- Ayuda para la navegación aérea
- Análisis de los sistemas de informática
Record 2, Main entry term, Spanish
- subsistema
1, record 2, Spanish, subsistema
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 2, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
subsistema: designación aceptada oficialmente por la Organización de Aviación Civil Internacional (OACI). 2, record 2, Spanish, - subsistema
Record 3 - internal organization data 2003-01-23
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Air Traffic Control
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- air traffic management service provider
1, record 3, English, air%20traffic%20management%20service%20provider
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
- air traffic management service operator 2, record 3, English, air%20traffic%20management%20service%20operator
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Air Traffic Management Service : Top level generic description of Air Traffic Management Services delivered by the Air Traffic Management Service Provider. ATM includes Air Traffic Services, Airspace Management and Air Traffic Flow Management where the ATS is considered to be the primary component of ATM. 3, record 3, English, - air%20traffic%20management%20service%20provider
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Circulation et trafic aériens
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- prestataire de services de gestion du trafic aérien
1, record 3, French, prestataire%20de%20services%20de%20gestion%20du%20trafic%20a%C3%A9rien
masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
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