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ALTERATION RADIATION [3 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2022-10-21
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Counter-Measures (Military operations)
- Electronic Warfare
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- electronic deception
1, record 1, English, electronic%20deception
correct, NATO, standardized, officially approved
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
- ED 2, record 1, English, ED
correct, NATO, standardized, officially approved
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
In electronic countermeasures, the deliberate radiation, re-radiation, alteration, absorption or reflection of electromagnetic energy in a manner intended to confuse, distract or seduce an enemy or his electronic systems. [Definition standardized by NATO. ] 3, record 1, English, - electronic%20deception
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 DEF
The deliberate radiation, re-radiation, alteration, absorption or reflection of electromagnetic or acoustic energy to confuse, distract or seduce an adversary's electronic systems. [Definition officially approved by the Joint Terminology Panel. ] 4, record 1, English, - electronic%20deception
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Electronic deception is a type of electronic countermeasure. 4, record 1, English, - electronic%20deception
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
electronic deception; ED: designations standardized by NATO and officially approved by the Joint Terminology Panel. 5, record 1, English, - electronic%20deception
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 3 OBS
electronic deception: designation standardized by the Glossary for Pilots and Air Traffic Services Personnel Committee. 5, record 1, English, - electronic%20deception
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Contre-mesures (Opérations militaires)
- Guerre électronique
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- déception électronique
1, record 1, French, d%C3%A9ception%20%C3%A9lectronique
correct, feminine noun, NATO, standardized, officially approved
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
- ED 2, record 1, French, ED
correct, feminine noun, NATO, standardized, officially approved
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
En contre-mesures électroniques, action délibérée visant à émettre, réémettre, transformer, absorber ou renvoyer l'énergie électromagnétique de façon à tromper, distraire ou séduire l'ennemi ou ses systèmes électroniques. [Définition normalisée par l'OTAN.] 3, record 1, French, - d%C3%A9ception%20%C3%A9lectronique
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Émission, réémission, transformation, absorption ou réflexion intentionnelle d'énergie électromagnétique ou acoustique de façon à tromper, distraire ou séduire les systèmes électroniques de l'ennemi. [Définition uniformisée par le Groupe d'experts en terminologie interarmées.] 4, record 1, French, - d%C3%A9ception%20%C3%A9lectronique
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
La déception électronique est un type de contre-mesure électronique. 4, record 1, French, - d%C3%A9ception%20%C3%A9lectronique
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 3 OBS
déception électronique; ED : désignations normalisées par l'OTAN et uniformisées par le Groupe d'experts en terminologie interarmées. 5, record 1, French, - d%C3%A9ception%20%C3%A9lectronique
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 4 OBS
déception électronique : désignation normalisée par le Comité sur le Glossaire à l'intention des pilotes et du personnel des services de la circulation aérienne et uniformisée par le Groupe de travail de terminologie des transmissions. 5, record 1, French, - d%C3%A9ception%20%C3%A9lectronique
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Contramedidas (Operaciones militares)
- Guerra electrónica
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- decepción electrónica
1, record 1, Spanish, decepci%C3%B3n%20electr%C3%B3nica
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
- engaño electrónico 1, record 1, Spanish, enga%C3%B1o%20electr%C3%B3nico
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Actividad deliberada dirigida a confundir al enemigo en la interpretación o empleo de la información recibida por sus sistemas electrónicos. 1, record 1, Spanish, - decepci%C3%B3n%20electr%C3%B3nica
Record 2 - internal organization data 2011-07-22
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Pollution (General)
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- pollution
1, record 2, English, pollution
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- environmental pollution 2, record 2, English, environmental%20pollution
correct
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Any unfavourable alteration of the physical, thermal, biological or radioactive properties of any part of our surroundings, wholly or largely as a by-product of man's action, through direct or indirect changes in energy patterns, radiation levels, chemical and physical constitution, and abundance of organisms, by discharging, emitting or depositing wastes or substances so as to affect any beneficial use adversely, to cause a condition which is hazardous or potentially hazardous to public health, safety or welfare, or to animals, birds, wildlife, fish or aquatic life, or to plants. 3, record 2, English, - pollution
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Pollution (Généralités)
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- pollution
1, record 2, French, pollution
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- pollution de l'environnement 2, record 2, French, pollution%20de%20l%27environnement
correct, feminine noun
- pollution environnementale 3, record 2, French, pollution%20environnementale
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Dégradation d'un milieu par l'introduction, directe ou indirecte, d'une substance ou d'un facteur physique, chimique ou biologique qui entraîne une nuisance ou une altération de l'environnement de ce milieu. 4, record 2, French, - pollution
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 PHR
Pollution de l'air, pollution des eaux, pollution des sols. 4, record 2, French, - pollution
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 PHR
Pollution atomique, pollution atmosphérique, pollution nucléaire, pollution thermique. 4, record 2, French, - pollution
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 3 PHR
Lutte contre la pollution. 4, record 2, French, - pollution
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Contaminación (Generalidades)
Record 2, Main entry term, Spanish
- contaminación ambiental
1, record 2, Spanish, contaminaci%C3%B3n%20ambiental
feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 2, Synonyms, Spanish
- contaminación 2, record 2, Spanish, contaminaci%C3%B3n
feminine noun
- polución 3, record 2, Spanish, poluci%C3%B3n
feminine noun
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Presencia de sustancias ajenas a los componentes normales del medio ambiente. 4, record 2, Spanish, - contaminaci%C3%B3n%20ambiental
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
polución: término de origen inglés-americano-francés para expresar la contaminación ambiental. 4, record 2, Spanish, - contaminaci%C3%B3n%20ambiental
Record 3 - internal organization data 2011-05-13
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Military Tactics
- Electromagnetism
- Electronic Warfare
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- electromagnetic deception
1, record 3, English, electromagnetic%20deception
correct, officially approved
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The deliberate radiation, re-radiation, alteration, absorption or reflection of electromagnetic energy in a manner intended to confuse, distract or seduce. 2, record 3, English, - electromagnetic%20deception
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
electromagnetic deception: term and definition officially approved by the Joint Terminology Panel and the Defence Terminology Standardization Board. 3, record 3, English, - electromagnetic%20deception
Record 3, Key term(s)
- electro-magnetic deception
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Tactique militaire
- Électromagnétisme
- Guerre électronique
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- déception électromagnétique
1, record 3, French, d%C3%A9ception%20%C3%A9lectromagn%C3%A9tique
correct, feminine noun, officially approved
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Rayonnement, rerayonnement, altération, absorption ou réflexion délibérés de l’énergie électromagnétique de manière à confondre, distraire ou tromper. 2, record 3, French, - d%C3%A9ception%20%C3%A9lectromagn%C3%A9tique
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
déception électromagnétique : terme et définition uniformisés par le Groupe d’experts en terminologie interarmées et par le Conseil de normalisation de terminologie de la Défense. 3, record 3, French, - d%C3%A9ception%20%C3%A9lectromagn%C3%A9tique
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
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