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AIRBORNE ALERT [2 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2015-02-10
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Flight Instruments and Equipment (Aeroindustry)
- Aircraft Piloting and Navigation
- Air Navigation Aids
- Air Safety
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- resolution advisory
1, record 1, English, resolution%20advisory
correct, standardized, officially approved
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
- RA 1, record 1, English, RA
correct, standardized, officially approved
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
An advisory issued by airborne collision avoidance system(ACAS)/traffic alert and collision avoidance system(TCAS) to alert pilots to potential conflicting air traffic and provide them with a suggested flight-path change in the vertical plane to reduce the possibility of collision. 2, record 1, English, - resolution%20advisory
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 DEF
An indication given to the flight crew recommending: a) a manoeuvre intended to provide separation from all threats; or b) a manoeuvre restriction intended to maintain existing separation. [Definition officially approved by ICAO.] 3, record 1, English, - resolution%20advisory
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
resolution advisory; RA: term, abbreviation and definition standardized by the Glossary for Pilots and Air Traffic Services Personnel Committee. 4, record 1, English, - resolution%20advisory
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
resolution advisory; RA: term, abbreviation and definition officially approved by the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO). 4, record 1, English, - resolution%20advisory
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Instruments et équipement de bord (Constructions aéronautiques)
- Pilotage et navigation aérienne
- Aides à la navigation aérienne
- Sécurité (Transport aérien)
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- avis de résolution
1, record 1, French, avis%20de%20r%C3%A9solution
correct, masculine noun, standardized, officially approved
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
- RA 1, record 1, French, RA
correct, masculine noun, standardized, officially approved
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Avis transmis par le système anticollision embarqué (ACAS)/système d'avertissement de trafic et d'évitement d'abordage (TCAS) pour informer les pilotes de la présence possible d'aéronefs en conflit et pour leur donner un changement de route sur le plan vertical pour réduire les risques d'abordage. 2, record 1, French, - avis%20de%20r%C3%A9solution
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 DEF
Indication donnée à l'équipage de conduite, ayant pour objet de lui recommander : a) s'exécuter une manœuvre afin que soit assurée la séparation nécessaire d'avec toutes les menaces, ou b) de se conformer à une restriction de manœuvre afin que soit maintenue la séparation existante. 3, record 1, French, - avis%20de%20r%C3%A9solution
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
avis de résolution; RA: 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 1, French, - avis%20de%20r%C3%A9solution
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
avis de résolution; RA: terme et abréviation uniformisés par l'Organisation de l'aviation civile internationale (OACI). 4, record 1, French, - avis%20de%20r%C3%A9solution
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Instrumentos y equipo de vuelo (Industria aeronáutica)
- Pilotaje y navegación aérea
- Ayuda para la navegación aérea
- Seguridad (Transporte aéreo)
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- aviso de resolución
1, record 1, Spanish, aviso%20de%20resoluci%C3%B3n
correct, masculine noun, officially approved
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
- RA 2, record 1, Spanish, RA
correct, masculine noun, officially approved
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Indicación transmitida a la tripulación de vuelo recomendando: a)una maniobra destinada a proporcionar separación de todas las amenazas; o b) restricción de las maniobras con el fin de que se mantenga la separación actual. [Definición aceptada oficialmente por la OACI.] 2, record 1, Spanish, - aviso%20de%20resoluci%C3%B3n
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
aviso de resolución; RA: término, abreviatura y definición aceptados oficialmente por la Organización de Aviación Civil Internacional (OACI). 3, record 1, Spanish, - aviso%20de%20resoluci%C3%B3n
Record 2 - internal organization data 2011-03-03
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Operations (Air Forces)
- Weapon Systems (Air Forces)
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- airborne alert
1, record 2, English, airborne%20alert
correct, NATO, standardized
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A state of aircraft readiness wherein combat-equipped aircraft are airborne and ready for immediate action. 1, record 2, English, - airborne%20alert
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
airborne alert : term and definition standardized by NATO. 2, record 2, English, - airborne%20alert
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Opérations (Forces aériennes)
- Systèmes d'armes (Forces aériennes)
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- alerte en vol
1, record 2, French, alerte%20en%20vol
correct, feminine noun, NATO, standardized
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
État de disponibilité d'aéronefs en vol équipés pour le combat et prêts à entrer immédiatement en action. 1, record 2, French, - alerte%20en%20vol
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
alerte en vol: terme et définition normalisés par l'OTAN. 2, record 2, French, - alerte%20en%20vol
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Operaciones (Fuerzas aéreas)
- Sistemas de armas (Fuerzas aéreas)
Record 2, Main entry term, Spanish
- alerta en vuelo
1, record 2, Spanish, alerta%20en%20vuelo
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 2, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Estado de disponibilidad de las aeronaves equipadas para el combate que están en vuelo y listas para intervención inmediata. 1, record 2, Spanish, - alerta%20en%20vuelo
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