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AIRPORT EQUIPMENT [23 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2024-02-27
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Ground Equipment (Airports)
- Trailers and Hauling
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- baggage tractor
1, record 1, English, baggage%20tractor
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- baggage truck 2, record 1, English, baggage%20truck
correct
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Baggage tractors. As their name suggests, these are vehicles used to move the baggage carried by aircraft. Whether civilian or military, these vehicles are often seen on airport tarmacs. They can also tow small aircraft or other equipment. 3, record 1, English, - baggage%20tractor
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Matériel de piste (Aéroports)
- Remorques et remorquage
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- tracteur à bagages
1, record 1, French, tracteur%20%C3%A0%20bagages
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- tracteur de chariots à bagages 2, record 1, French, tracteur%20de%20chariots%20%C3%A0%20bagages
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Le groupement des fabricants britanniques de matériels aéroportuaires […] annonce la mise sur le marché du tracteur de chariots à bagages […] conçu tout spécialement pour le service des avions Boeing 747. 3, record 1, French, - tracteur%20%C3%A0%20bagages
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2017-07-04
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Occupation Names (General)
- Air Transport Personnel and Services
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- line technician
1, record 2, English, line%20technician
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- line tech 1, record 2, English, line%20tech
correct
- line crew technician 2, record 2, English, line%20crew%20technician
correct
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The line tech duties include fueling all types of aircraft, fuel quality control, baggage handling, marshaling aircraft, towing aircraft, operating various types of airport ground service equipment, performing lavatory/potable services, customer service with clients, and working outside in all weather conditions. 1, record 2, English, - line%20technician
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Désignations des emplois (Généralités)
- Personnel et services (Transport aérien)
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- technicien de piste
1, record 2, French, technicien%20de%20piste
proposal, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- technicienne de piste 1, record 2, French, technicienne%20de%20piste
proposal, feminine noun
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Nombramiento de cargos (Generalidades)
- Personal y servicios (Transporte aéreo)
Record 2, Main entry term, Spanish
- técnico de pista
1, record 2, Spanish, t%C3%A9cnico%20de%20pista
masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 2, Synonyms, Spanish
- técnica de pista 2, record 2, Spanish, t%C3%A9cnica%20de%20pista
feminine noun
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2016-07-05
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Air Transport
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- airport equipment
1, record 3, English, airport%20equipment
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
- airport support equipment 2, record 3, English, airport%20support%20equipment
correct, standardized
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
airport support equipment : term standardized by Environment Canada and the Translation Bureau for use in the Air Pollutant Emission Inventory Report. 3, record 3, English, - airport%20equipment
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Transport aérien
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- équipement d'aéroport
1, record 3, French, %C3%A9quipement%20d%27a%C3%A9roport
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
- matériel aéroportuaire 2, record 3, French, mat%C3%A9riel%20a%C3%A9roportuaire
correct, masculine noun
- équipement aéroportuaire 3, record 3, French, %C3%A9quipement%20a%C3%A9roportuaire
correct, masculine noun
- équipement de soutien dans les aéroports 4, record 3, French, %C3%A9quipement%20de%20soutien%20dans%20les%20a%C3%A9roports
correct, masculine noun, standardized
- matériel de servitude aéroportuaire 5, record 3, French, mat%C3%A9riel%20de%20servitude%20a%C3%A9roportuaire
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
équipement de soutien dans les aéroports : terme normalisé par Environnement Canada et le Bureau de la traduction dans le cadre de l'Inventaire des émissions de polluants atmosphériques. 6, record 3, French, - %C3%A9quipement%20d%27a%C3%A9roport
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2016-03-07
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Pricing (Road Transport)
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- tollbooth
1, record 4, English, tollbooth
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
- toll-booth 2, record 4, English, toll%2Dbooth
correct
- toll station 3, record 4, English, toll%20station
- toll-house 2, record 4, English, toll%2Dhouse
correct
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
a booth, as at a bridge or the entrance to a toll road, where a toll is collected. 3, record 4, English, - tollbooth
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
[Dallas-Fort Worth airport] is installing computer equipment at the airport's north and south tollbooth entrances. 4, record 4, English, - tollbooth
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Tarification (Transport routier)
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- poste de péage
1, record 4, French, poste%20de%20p%C3%A9age
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Les annexes des chaussées principales, qu'on appelle [...] "aires annexes" comprennent [...] des points de détente [...] des aires de service [...] des postes de péage et de la police [...] 1, record 4, French, - poste%20de%20p%C3%A9age
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 2015-12-29
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Radar, Radio Guidance and Goniometry
- Airfields
- Airport Runways and Areas
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- airport surface detection equipment
1, record 5, English, airport%20surface%20detection%20equipment
correct, standardized
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
- ASDE 2, record 5, English, ASDE
correct, standardized
Record 5, Synonyms, English
- airfield surface movement indicator 3, record 5, English, airfield%20surface%20movement%20indicator
correct
- ASMI 3, record 5, English, ASMI
correct
- ASMI 3, record 5, English, ASMI
- aerodrome surface detection equipment 4, record 5, English, aerodrome%20surface%20detection%20equipment
correct
- ASDE 4, record 5, English, ASDE
correct
- ASDE 4, record 5, English, ASDE
- surface movement radar 4, record 5, English, surface%20movement%20radar
correct
- SMR 4, record 5, English, SMR
correct
- SMR 4, record 5, English, SMR
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Equipment specifically designed to detect all principal features on the surface of an airport, including aircraft and vehicular traffic, and to present the entire image on a digital display in the control tower in order to augment visual observation by tower personnel of aircraft and/or vehicular movements. 5, record 5, English, - airport%20surface%20detection%20equipment
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
airport surface detection equipment; ASDE : term, abbreviation and definition standardized by the Glossary for Pilots and Air Traffic Services Personnel Committee. 6, record 5, English, - airport%20surface%20detection%20equipment
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Radar, radioguidage et radiogoniométrie
- Aérodromes
- Pistes et aires d'aéroport
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- équipement aéroportuaire de détection de surface
1, record 5, French, %C3%A9quipement%20a%C3%A9roportuaire%20de%20d%C3%A9tection%20de%20surface
correct, masculine noun, standardized
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
- ASDE 2, record 5, French, ASDE
correct, masculine noun, standardized
Record 5, Synonyms, French
- radar de surveillance des mouvements de surface 3, record 5, French, radar%20de%20surveillance%20des%20mouvements%20de%20surface
correct, masculine noun, officially approved
- ASDE 4, record 5, French, ASDE
correct
- ASDE 4, record 5, French, ASDE
- radar de surface 5, record 5, French, radar%20de%20surface
correct, masculine noun
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Équipement spécialement conçu pour détecter tous les principaux objets se trouvant sur la surface aéroportuaire, y compris les aéronefs et les véhicules, et pour présenter l’image entière sur un écran numérique dans la tour de contrôle afin d’augmenter la surveillance visuelle, effectuée par le personnel de la tour, des mouvements d’aéronefs ou de véhicules. 1, record 5, French, - %C3%A9quipement%20a%C3%A9roportuaire%20de%20d%C3%A9tection%20de%20surface
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
équipement aéroportuaire de détection de surface; ASDE : 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. 6, record 5, French, - %C3%A9quipement%20a%C3%A9roportuaire%20de%20d%C3%A9tection%20de%20surface
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 2 OBS
radar de surveillance des mouvements de surface; ASDE : terme et abréviation uniformisés par le Comité d'uniformisation de la terminologie aéronautique (CUTA) - Opérations aériennes. 6, record 5, French, - %C3%A9quipement%20a%C3%A9roportuaire%20de%20d%C3%A9tection%20de%20surface
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 2014-02-27
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Ports
- Military Transportation
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- port of debarkation
1, record 6, English, port%20of%20debarkation
correct, NATO, standardized, officially approved
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
- POD 2, record 6, English, POD
correct, officially approved
Record 6, Synonyms, English
- port of disembarkation 3, record 6, English, port%20of%20disembarkation
correct, NATO, standardized
- POD 4, record 6, English, POD
correct
- POD 4, record 6, English, POD
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A seaport, airport or railhead where personnel, equipment and/or stocks are unloaded from a means of transport. 5, record 6, English, - port%20of%20debarkation
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
port of debarkation; port of disembarkation: terms and definition standardized by NATO. 6, record 6, English, - port%20of%20debarkation
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 2 OBS
port of disembarkation; POD: term and abbreviation officially approved by the Department of National Defence and the Canadian Forces. 7, record 6, English, - port%20of%20debarkation
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Ports
- Transport militaire
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- port de débarquement
1, record 6, French, port%20de%20d%C3%A9barquement
correct, masculine noun, NATO, standardized, officially approved
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
- POD 2, record 6, French, POD
correct, masculine noun, officially approved
- PD 3, record 6, French, PD
correct, masculine noun, officially approved
Record 6, Synonyms, French
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Port maritime, aéroport ou terminal ferroviaire où du personnel, des équipements ou des stocks sont déchargés d'un moyen de transport. 4, record 6, French, - port%20de%20d%C3%A9barquement
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
port de débarquement : terme et définition normalisés par l'OTAN. 5, record 6, French, - port%20de%20d%C3%A9barquement
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 2 OBS
port de débarquement; POD : terme et abréviation uniformisés par le Comité de terminologie française du Conseil de doctrine et de tactique de l'Armée de terre et par le ministère de la Défense nationale et les Forces canadiennes. 6, record 6, French, - port%20de%20d%C3%A9barquement
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 3 OBS
port de débarquement; PD; POD : terme et abréviations uniformisés par le Groupe de travail de terminologie du soutien au combat. 7, record 6, French, - port%20de%20d%C3%A9barquement
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 2014-02-27
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Ports
- Military Transportation
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- port of embarkation
1, record 7, English, port%20of%20embarkation
correct, NATO, standardized, officially approved
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
- POE 2, record 7, English, POE
correct, standardized, officially approved
Record 7, Synonyms, English
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A seaport, airport or railhead where personnel, equipment and/or stocks are loaded onto a means of transport. 3, record 7, English, - port%20of%20embarkation
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
port of embarkation: term, abreviation and definition standardized by NATO. 4, record 7, English, - port%20of%20embarkation
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 2 OBS
port of embarkation; POE: term and abbreviation officially approved by the Department of National Defence and the Canadian Forces. 5, record 7, English, - port%20of%20embarkation
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Ports
- Transport militaire
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- port d'embarquement
1, record 7, French, port%20d%27embarquement
correct, masculine noun, NATO, standardized, officially approved
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
- POE 2, record 7, French, POE
correct, masculine noun, officially approved
- PE 3, record 7, French, PE
correct, masculine noun, officially approved
Record 7, Synonyms, French
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Port maritime, aéroport ou terminal ferroviaire où du personnel, des équipements ou des stocks sont chargés sur un moyen de transport. 4, record 7, French, - port%20d%27embarquement
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
port d'embarquement : terme et définition normalisés par l'OTAN. 5, record 7, French, - port%20d%27embarquement
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 2 OBS
port d'embarquement; POE : terme et abréviation uniformisés par le Comité de terminologie française du Conseil de doctrine et de tactique de l'Armée de terre et par le ministère de la Défense nationale et les Forces canadiennes. 6, record 7, French, - port%20d%27embarquement
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 3 OBS
port d'embarquement; PE : terme et abréviation uniformisés par le Groupe de travail de terminologie du soutien au combat. 7, record 7, French, - port%20d%27embarquement
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record 8 - internal organization data 2013-12-16
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- Radar, Radio Guidance and Goniometry
- Air Navigation Aids
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- VHF direction finding equipment
1, record 8, English, VHF%20direction%20finding%20equipment
correct
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
Record 8, Synonyms, English
- VDF equipment 1, record 8, English, VDF%20equipment
correct
Record 8, Textual support, English
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 CONT
VHF direction finding(VDF) equipment is installed at a number of FSSs [flight service stations] and airport control towers. VDF normally operates on six pre-selected frequencies in the 115 to 144 MHz [megahertz] range, which are listed in the CFS [Canada Flight Supplement] entry for aerodromes where the equipment is installed. Information displayed to the VDF operator(either an airport controller or a flight service specialist) on a numerical readout gives a visual indication of the bearing of an aircraft from the VDF site. 1, record 8, English, - VHF%20direction%20finding%20equipment
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 OBS
VHF: very high frequency. 1, record 8, English, - VHF%20direction%20finding%20equipment
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Radar, radioguidage et radiogoniométrie
- Aides à la navigation aérienne
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- équipement de radiogoniométrie VHF
1, record 8, French, %C3%A9quipement%20de%20radiogoniom%C3%A9trie%20VHF
correct, masculine noun
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
Record 8, Synonyms, French
- équipement VDF 1, record 8, French, %C3%A9quipement%20VDF
correct, masculine noun
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 CONT
L'équipement de radiogoniométrie VHF (VDF) est installé à un certain nombre de FSS [stations d'information de vol] et de tours de contrôle. Cet équipement fonctionne généralement sur six fréquences présélectionnées dans la bande comprise entre 115 et 144 MHz [mégahertz], lesquelles sont énumérées dans le CFS [Supplément de vol - Canada] pour les aérodromes où l'équipement est installé. L'information transmise à l'opérateur du VDF (soit un contrôleur d'aéroport, soit un spécialiste de l'information de vol), sous forme numérique, donne une indication visuelle du relèvement d'un aéronef depuis l'emplacement du VDF. 1, record 8, French, - %C3%A9quipement%20de%20radiogoniom%C3%A9trie%20VHF
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 OBS
VHF : très haute fréquence. 2, record 8, French, - %C3%A9quipement%20de%20radiogoniom%C3%A9trie%20VHF
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
Record 9 - internal organization data 2009-08-10
Record 9, English
Record 9, Subject field(s)
- Air Defence
- Combat Support
Record 9, Main entry term, English
- forward rear support area
1, record 9, English, forward%20rear%20support%20area
correct, officially approved
Record 9, Abbreviations, English
- FRSA 2, record 9, English, FRSA
correct, officially approved
Record 9, Synonyms, English
Record 9, Textual support, English
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The designated area between the airport of disembarkation and any deployed operating bases or diversion airfields that permits support elements, equipment and supplies to flow securely forward and back. 1, record 9, English, - forward%20rear%20support%20area
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The forward rear support area is only established when necessary. For example, due to the distance between the airport of disembarkation and deployed operating bases or diversion airfields. 1, record 9, English, - forward%20rear%20support%20area
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 2 OBS
forward rear support area; FRSA: term, abbreviation and definition officially approved by the Aerospace Doctrine Committee (Trenton). 3, record 9, English, - forward%20rear%20support%20area
Record 9, French
Record 9, Domaine(s)
- Défense aérienne
- Soutien au combat
Record 9, Main entry term, French
- zone de soutien arrière avancée
1, record 9, French, zone%20de%20soutien%20arri%C3%A8re%20avanc%C3%A9e
correct, feminine noun, officially approved
Record 9, Abbreviations, French
- ZSAA 2, record 9, French, ZSAA
correct, feminine noun, officially approved
Record 9, Synonyms, French
Record 9, Textual support, French
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Secteur déterminé entre l'aéroport de débarquement et tout aérodrome de déroutement ou base d'opérations de déploiement permettant aux éléments, à l'équipement et aux approvisionnements de soutien de circuler librement entre ces deux extrémités. 1, record 9, French, - zone%20de%20soutien%20arri%C3%A8re%20avanc%C3%A9e
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 OBS
La zone de soutien arrière avancée n'est établie qu'en cas de besoin, par exemple, en raison de la distance entre l'aéroport de débarquement et les bases d'opérations de déploiement ou aérodromes de déroutement. 1, record 9, French, - zone%20de%20soutien%20arri%C3%A8re%20avanc%C3%A9e
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 2 OBS
zone de soutien arrière avancée; ZSAA : terme, abréviation et définition uniformisés par le Comité de la doctrine aérospatiale (Trenton). 3, record 9, French, - zone%20de%20soutien%20arri%C3%A8re%20avanc%C3%A9e
Record 9, Spanish
Record 9, Textual support, Spanish
Record 10 - internal organization data 2008-03-18
Record 10, English
Record 10, Subject field(s)
- Air Safety
Record 10, Main entry term, English
- ground accident
1, record 10, English, ground%20accident
correct
Record 10, Abbreviations, English
Record 10, Synonyms, English
Record 10, Textual support, English
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Flight Safety Foundation(FSF) in 2003 launched the Ground Accident Prevention(GAP) program to develop information and products-e-tools-to eliminate accidents and incidents that occur on airport ramps(aprons) and adjacent taxiways, and during the movement of aircraft into and out of hangars, and that directly affect airport operations and/or result in personnel injuries or damage to serviceable aircraft, facilities or ground-support equipment. 1, record 10, English, - ground%20accident
Record 10, French
Record 10, Domaine(s)
- Sécurité (Transport aérien)
Record 10, Main entry term, French
- accident au sol
1, record 10, French, accident%20au%20sol
correct, masculine noun
Record 10, Abbreviations, French
Record 10, Synonyms, French
Record 10, Textual support, French
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 CONT
L'accident au sol, avant le décollage ou après l'atterrissage, ne fait pas partie des risques qui viennent immédiatement à l'esprit lorsqu'on songe à la sécurité du transport aérien; c'est bien pourtant à une collision au sol que doit être imputé le plus lourd bilan à ce jour d'une catastrophe aérienne (582 morts à Ténériffe le 27 mars 1977). 1, record 10, French, - accident%20au%20sol
Record 10, Spanish
Record 10, Textual support, Spanish
Record 11 - internal organization data 2005-07-11
Record 11, English
Record 11, Subject field(s)
- Ground Equipment (Airports)
- Air Freight
Record 11, Main entry term, English
- dolly
1, record 11, English, dolly
correct, noun
Record 11, Abbreviations, English
Record 11, Synonyms, English
Record 11, Textual support, English
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A piece of equipment used to move pallets around the airport with the aid of a tractor. 1, record 11, English, - dolly
Record 11, French
Record 11, Domaine(s)
- Matériel de piste (Aéroports)
- Fret aérien
Record 11, Main entry term, French
- châssis roulant
1, record 11, French, ch%C3%A2ssis%20roulant
correct, masculine noun
Record 11, Abbreviations, French
Record 11, Synonyms, French
- chariot-remorque 1, record 11, French, chariot%2Dremorque
correct, masculine noun
Record 11, Textual support, French
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Appareil de manutention tiré par un tracteur, utilisé pour le déplacement de palettes à l'aéroport. 1, record 11, French, - ch%C3%A2ssis%20roulant
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Pour être plus précis, on peut nommer chariot porte-palettes l'appareil réservé au transport des palettes et chariot porte-conteneurs celui qu'on utilise pour déplacer le contenu. 1, record 11, French, - ch%C3%A2ssis%20roulant
Record 11, Spanish
Record 11, Textual support, Spanish
Record 12 - internal organization data 2002-10-10
Record 12, English
Record 12, Subject field(s)
- National and International Security
- Customs and Excise
- Recording and Control Instrumentation
Record 12, Main entry term, English
- roll-in baggage X-ray system 1, record 12, English, roll%2Din%20baggage%20X%2Dray%20system
Record 12, Abbreviations, English
Record 12, Synonyms, English
Record 12, Textual support, English
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 1 CONT
High-tech customs tools will strengthen security at the Port of Halifax.... Other equipment being supplied to Halifax this year will include : a new roll-in baggage X-ray system for Halifax International Airport... 1, record 12, English, - roll%2Din%20baggage%20X%2Dray%20system
Record 12, French
Record 12, Domaine(s)
- Sécurité nationale et internationale
- Douanes et accise
- Appareils de contrôle et d'enregistrement
Record 12, Main entry term, French
- appareil de radioscopie pour l'examen des bagages
1, record 12, French, appareil%20de%20radioscopie%20pour%20l%27examen%20des%20bagages
masculine noun
Record 12, Abbreviations, French
Record 12, Synonyms, French
Record 12, Textual support, French
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Des outils haute technologie pour les douanes renforceront la sécurité au port de Halifax. Le matériel supplémentaire acquis pour Halifax cette année comprend notamment [...] un nouvel appareil de radioscopie pour l'examen des bagages à l'aéroport international d'Halifax [...]. 1, record 12, French, - appareil%20de%20radioscopie%20pour%20l%27examen%20des%20bagages
Record 12, Spanish
Record 12, Textual support, Spanish
Record 13 - internal organization data 2001-05-08
Record 13, English
Record 13, Subject field(s)
- Airport Runways and Areas
Record 13, Main entry term, English
- runway surface tester 1, record 13, English, runway%20surface%20tester
Record 13, Abbreviations, English
Record 13, Synonyms, English
Record 13, Textual support, English
Record number: 13, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Airport Equipment AB has announced that it is marketing a new system, the Laser RST(Runway Surface Tester). The device is designed to be mounted in a vehicle which drives down the runway or taxiway at between 18 and 55 mi/h and accumulates digitised information about the state of the surface. The equipment measures hardness, transverse section and depth and spacing of ruts. 1, record 13, English, - runway%20surface%20tester
Record 13, French
Record 13, Domaine(s)
- Pistes et aires d'aéroport
Record 13, Main entry term, French
- appareil de vérification de la surface des pistes
1, record 13, French, appareil%20de%20v%C3%A9rification%20de%20la%20surface%20des%20pistes
proposal, masculine noun
Record 13, Abbreviations, French
Record 13, Synonyms, French
Record 13, Textual support, French
Record 13, Spanish
Record 13, Textual support, Spanish
Record 14 - internal organization data 1993-02-08
Record 14, English
Record 14, Subject field(s)
- Corporate Security
- Security Devices
Record 14, Main entry term, English
- airport access control system
1, record 14, English, airport%20access%20control%20system
correct
Record 14, Abbreviations, English
Record 14, Synonyms, English
Record 14, Textual support, English
Record number: 14, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Such equipment includes metal detectors, X-ray baggage search systems, explosives detectors.... An upgraded system would be comparable to an airport access control system. 1, record 14, English, - airport%20access%20control%20system
Record 14, French
Record 14, Domaine(s)
- Sécurité générale de l'entreprise
- Dispositifs de sécurité
Record 14, Main entry term, French
- système de contrôle d'accès d'aéroport
1, record 14, French, syst%C3%A8me%20de%20contr%C3%B4le%20d%27acc%C3%A8s%20d%27a%C3%A9roport
correct, masculine noun
Record 14, Abbreviations, French
Record 14, Synonyms, French
Record 14, Textual support, French
Record 14, Spanish
Record 14, Textual support, Spanish
Record 15 - internal organization data 1990-05-03
Record 15, English
Record 15, Subject field(s)
- Surveillance and Formalities (Air Transport)
- Air Transport Personnel and Services
Record 15, Main entry term, English
- airside vehicle operator's permit
1, record 15, English, airside%20vehicle%20operator%27s%20permit
correct
Record 15, Abbreviations, English
Record 15, Synonyms, English
Record 15, Textual support, English
Record number: 15, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A document issued by the airport manager certifying that the individual named thereon is authorized to operate vehicles and equipment on the airport movement areas. 1, record 15, English, - airside%20vehicle%20operator%27s%20permit
Record 15, French
Record 15, Domaine(s)
- Contrôles et formalités (Transport aérien)
- Personnel et services (Transport aérien)
Record 15, Main entry term, French
- permis d'exploitation de véhicules côté piste
1, record 15, French, permis%20d%27exploitation%20de%20v%C3%A9hicules%20c%C3%B4t%C3%A9%20piste
masculine noun
Record 15, Abbreviations, French
Record 15, Synonyms, French
- permis d'exploitation de véhicule aéroportuaire côte-piste 2, record 15, French, permis%20d%27exploitation%20de%20v%C3%A9hicule%20a%C3%A9roportuaire%20c%C3%B4te%2Dpiste
masculine noun
Record 15, Textual support, French
Record number: 15, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Document délivré par le directeur de l'aéroport et autorisant son titulaire à conduire des véhicules et du matériel sur les aires de mouvement de l'aéroport. 1, record 15, French, - permis%20d%27exploitation%20de%20v%C3%A9hicules%20c%C3%B4t%C3%A9%20piste
Record 15, Spanish
Record 15, Textual support, Spanish
Record 16 - internal organization data 1989-02-14
Record 16, English
Record 16, Subject field(s)
- Titles of Documents and Works
Record 16, Main entry term, English
- Manual of Uniform Traffic Control Devices
1, record 16, English, Manual%20of%20Uniform%20Traffic%20Control%20Devices
correct, Canada
Record 16, Abbreviations, English
Record 16, Synonyms, English
Record 16, Textual support, English
Record number: 16, Textual support number: 1 OBS
: Parking and Revenue Control Equipment(Final)(AK-69-06).---: Construction and Maintenance Signs(Final)(AK-69-05).---: Roadway Lighting(Final)(AK-69-04).---: Traffic Signals(Final)(AK-69-03).---: Markings(Final)(AK-69-02).---: Traffic Signs(Final)(AK-69-01). Transport Canada, Airport and Construction Services Directorate. Information found in OOT. 1, record 16, English, - Manual%20of%20Uniform%20Traffic%20Control%20Devices
Record 16, French
Record 16, Domaine(s)
- Titres de documents et d'œuvres
Record 16, Main entry term, French
- Manuel d'uniformisation des éléments de contrôle de la circulation
1, record 16, French, Manuel%20d%27uniformisation%20des%20%C3%A9l%C3%A9ments%20de%20contr%C3%B4le%20de%20la%20circulation
correct, Canada
Record 16, Abbreviations, French
Record 16, Synonyms, French
Record 16, Textual support, French
Record number: 16, Textual support number: 1 OBS
:dispositif de contrôle et de perception du stationnement (final)(AK-69-06).---:signalisation des zones de construction et d'entretien (final)(AK-69-05).---:éclairage routier (final)(AK-69-04).---:feux de signalisation (final)(AK-69-03).---:marques de signalisation (final)(AK-69-02).---:panneaux de signalisation (final)(AK-69-01). Renseignement retrouvé dans OOT. 1, record 16, French, - Manuel%20d%27uniformisation%20des%20%C3%A9l%C3%A9ments%20de%20contr%C3%B4le%20de%20la%20circulation
Record 16, Spanish
Record 16, Textual support, Spanish
Record 17 - internal organization data 1986-06-02
Record 17, English
Record 17, Subject field(s)
- Air Transport
Record 17, Main entry term, English
- fixed boarding bridge
1, record 17, English, fixed%20boarding%20bridge
correct
Record 17, Abbreviations, English
Record 17, Synonyms, English
Record 17, Textual support, English
Record number: 17, Textual support number: 1 CONT
To overcome the drawbacks of equipment breakdown and potential accidents... airport managers have adopted the fixed boarding bridge. Here, the bridge head has two movement possibilities-upward and outward to adopt to the exits of different type of aircraft mating with this system. 1, record 17, English, - fixed%20boarding%20bridge
Record 17, French
Record 17, Domaine(s)
- Transport aérien
Record 17, Main entry term, French
- passerelle d'embarquement fixe
1, record 17, French, passerelle%20d%27embarquement%20fixe
feminine noun
Record 17, Abbreviations, French
Record 17, Synonyms, French
Record 17, Textual support, French
Record number: 17, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Pour s'affranchir des inconvénients résultant des pannes d'équipement et des accidents éventuels (...) les autorités exploitantes des aéroports modernes se sont tournées vers les passerelles d'embarquement fixes. Sur ce type de passerelles, la tête d'embarquement ne se déplace plus que suivant deux dimensions : en hauteur et en profondeur pour s'adapter aux issues des différents types d'avion venant à l'accostage. 1, record 17, French, - passerelle%20d%27embarquement%20fixe
Record 17, Spanish
Record 17, Textual support, Spanish
Record 18 - internal organization data 1985-10-29
Record 18, English
Record 18, Subject field(s)
- Stationary Airport Facilities
Record 18, Main entry term, English
- central operations center 1, record 18, English, central%20operations%20center
Record 18, Abbreviations, English
Record 18, Synonyms, English
Record 18, Textual support, English
Record number: 18, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Administrative building. This 7 storey building houses the administrative offices and forms the "nerve centre" for airport operations. High capacity computers and data processing equipment are installed to meet management, operations and planning requirements. It includes the central operations center, airline and charter administration offices, airport security and custom, etc. 2, record 18, English, - central%20operations%20center
Record 18, Key term(s)
- central operations centre
Record 18, French
Record 18, Domaine(s)
- Installations fixes d'aéroport
Record 18, Main entry term, French
- centrale des opérations
1, record 18, French, centrale%20des%20op%C3%A9rations
feminine noun
Record 18, Abbreviations, French
Record 18, Synonyms, French
Record 18, Textual support, French
Record number: 18, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Bâtiment administratif. Ce bâtiment compte sept étages. Il est en fait le centre nerveux de l'aéroport car c'est là que sont prises toutes les décisions en rapport avec son exploitation. Il abrite notamment un ordinateur à grande capacité, le matériel de traitement des données, la centrale des opérations, les bureaux des compagnies aériennes et des affréteurs aériens, les services de douanes et de sécurité, etc. 1, record 18, French, - centrale%20des%20op%C3%A9rations
Record 18, Spanish
Record 18, Textual support, Spanish
Record 19 - internal organization data 1984-06-05
Record 19, English
Record 19, Subject field(s)
- Flight Controls (Aeroindustry)
Record 19, Main entry term, English
- field splice
1, record 19, English, field%20splice
correct
Record 19, Abbreviations, English
Record 19, Synonyms, English
Record 19, Textual support, English
Record number: 19, Textual support number: 1 OBS
This term refers to a joint between major airframe components, e. g., fuselage sections, allowing the major segments of an aircraft to be disassembled "in the field" that is, outside of major base or airport facilities, without necessitating special tools or equipment, as opposed to a manufacturer's splice. 2, record 19, English, - field%20splice
Record 19, French
Record 19, Domaine(s)
- Commandes de vol (Constructions aéronautiques)
Record 19, Main entry term, French
- joint démontable en piste
1, record 19, French, joint%20d%C3%A9montable%20en%20piste
masculine noun
Record 19, Abbreviations, French
Record 19, Synonyms, French
Record 19, Textual support, French
Record number: 19, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Le Dictionnaire des techniques aéronautiques et spatiales, Gauthier-Villars, 1978, donne le terme entretien en piste comme équivalent de l'anglais "field maintenance". 1, record 19, French, - joint%20d%C3%A9montable%20en%20piste
Record 19, Spanish
Record 19, Textual support, Spanish
Record 20 - internal organization data 1982-04-14
Record 20, English
Record 20, Subject field(s)
- Aeroindustry
Record 20, Main entry term, English
- electric transfer transporter
1, record 20, English, electric%20transfer%20transporter
correct
Record 20, Abbreviations, English
Record 20, Synonyms, English
Record 20, Textual support, English
Record number: 20, Textual support number: 1 CONT
CM Airport Equipment is now marketing the Cargomatic 2840 electric transfer transporter, designed to provide speedy handling of two half-width containers or one full-width container. 1, record 20, English, - electric%20transfer%20transporter
Record 20, French
Record 20, Domaine(s)
- Constructions aéronautiques
Record 20, Main entry term, French
- véhicule de transbordement à propulsion électrique
1, record 20, French, v%C3%A9hicule%20de%20transbordement%20%C3%A0%20propulsion%20%C3%A9lectrique
masculine noun
Record 20, Abbreviations, French
Record 20, Synonyms, French
Record 20, Textual support, French
Record number: 20, Textual support number: 1 CONT
La société CM Airport Equipment construit le véhicule de transbordement à propulsion électrique Cargomatic 2804, qui peut recevoir soit un conteneur de pleine largeur, soit deux conteneurs de demi-largeur. 1, record 20, French, - v%C3%A9hicule%20de%20transbordement%20%C3%A0%20propulsion%20%C3%A9lectrique
Record 20, Spanish
Record 20, Textual support, Spanish
Record 21 - internal organization data 1981-07-20
Record 21, English
Record 21, Subject field(s)
- Aeroindustry
Record 21, Main entry term, English
- engine bay
1, record 21, English, engine%20bay
correct
Record 21, Abbreviations, English
Record 21, Synonyms, English
Record 21, Textual support, English
Record number: 21, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Each [airport fire] vehicle can be subdivided into five modules which are largely interchangeable between the two chassis types : cabin, extinguishing equipment, tank, engine bay(aft) and locker unit. 1, record 21, English, - engine%20bay
Record 21, French
Record 21, Domaine(s)
- Constructions aéronautiques
Record 21, Main entry term, French
- compartiment moteur 1, record 21, French, compartiment%20moteur
Record 21, Abbreviations, French
Record 21, Synonyms, French
Record 21, Textual support, French
Record number: 21, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Chaque véhicule se compose de cinq modules: cabine, équipement extincteur, réservoir, compartiment moteur (à l'arrière) et ensemble de coffres. 1, record 21, French, - compartiment%20moteur
Record 21, Spanish
Record 21, Textual support, Spanish
Record 22 - internal organization data 1979-06-07
Record 22, English
Record 22, Subject field(s)
- Telecommunications Transmission
- Navigation Instruments
Record 22, Main entry term, English
- radio console 1, record 22, English, radio%20console
Record 22, Abbreviations, English
Record 22, Synonyms, English
Record 22, Textual support, English
Record number: 22, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The CH-135 in the Airborne Command role offers the commander the following facilities: a. forward and side visibility for visual observations; b. map/Plotting Table c/w Radio console. 1, record 22, English, - radio%20console
Record number: 22, Textual support number: 2 OBS
console : A main control desk for electronic equipment, as at a radar station, radio or television station, or airport control tower. 2, record 22, English, - radio%20console
Record 22, French
Record 22, Domaine(s)
- Transmission (Télécommunications)
- Instruments de navigation
Record 22, Main entry term, French
- pupitre-radio 1, record 22, French, pupitre%2Dradio
Record 22, Abbreviations, French
Record 22, Synonyms, French
Record 22, Textual support, French
Record number: 22, Textual support number: 1 OBS
pupitre: tableau horizontal ou très légèrement incliné à partir duquel on peut commander un ordinateur, une installation électrique, hydraulique, thermique, etc. 2, record 22, French, - pupitre%2Dradio
Record 22, Spanish
Record 22, Textual support, Spanish
Record 23 - internal organization data 1976-06-19
Record 23, English
Record 23, Subject field(s)
- Aeroindustry
- Radar, Radio Guidance and Goniometry
Record 23, Main entry term, English
- surface detection 1, record 23, English, surface%20detection
Record 23, Abbreviations, English
Record 23, Synonyms, English
Record 23, Textual support, English
Record number: 23, Textual support number: 1 CONT
airport surface detection equipment. 1, record 23, English, - surface%20detection
Record 23, French
Record 23, Domaine(s)
- Constructions aéronautiques
- Radar, radioguidage et radiogoniométrie
Record 23, Main entry term, French
- surveillance au sol
1, record 23, French, surveillance%20au%20sol
feminine noun
Record 23, Abbreviations, French
Record 23, Synonyms, French
Record 23, Textual support, French
Record 23, Spanish
Record 23, Textual support, Spanish
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