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CANADIAN AERONAUTICAL INSTITUTE [8 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2019-03-14
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- National Bodies and Committees (Canadian)
- Aeroindustry
- Air Transport
- Astronautics
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- Canadian Aeronautical Institute
1, record 1, English, Canadian%20Aeronautical%20Institute
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
- CAI 2, record 1, English, CAI
correct
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
[In] 1954,... the Montreal-based Institute of Aircraft Technicians, the Ottawa Aeronautical Society and the Canadian sections of the U. S. Institute of Aeronautical Sciences amalgamated to form the Canadian Aeronautical Institute(CAI). In 1962, the Canadian Astronautical Society in Toronto and the Montreal-based Astronautical Society of Canada merged with the CAI to become the Canadian Aeronautics and Space Institute(CASI). 3, record 1, English, - Canadian%20Aeronautical%20Institute
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités nationaux canadiens
- Constructions aéronautiques
- Transport aérien
- Astronautique
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- Canadian Aeronautical Institute
1, record 1, French, Canadian%20Aeronautical%20Institute
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
- CAI 2, record 1, French, CAI
correct
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
En 1954, l'Institute of Aircraft Technicians, situé à Montréal, ainsi que l'Ottawa Aeronautical Society et les sections canadiennes du U.S. Institute of Aeronautical Sciences ont fusionné pour créer le Canadian Aeronautical Institute (CAI). En 1962, la Canadian Astronautical Society, située à Toronto, et la Astronautical Society of Canada, située à Montréal, ont fusionné avec le CAI pour former l'Institut aéronautique et spatial du Canada. 3, record 1, French, - Canadian%20Aeronautical%20Institute
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2017-05-29
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- National Bodies and Committees (Canadian)
- Air Transport
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- Canadian Astronautical Society
1, record 2, English, Canadian%20Astronautical%20Society
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
In 1962, the Canadian Astronautical Society in Toronto and the Montreal based Astronautical Society of Canada merged with the CAI [Canadian Aeronautical Institute] to become the Canadian Aeronautics and Space Institute(CASI). 1, record 2, English, - Canadian%20Astronautical%20Society
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités nationaux canadiens
- Transport aérien
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- Canadian Astronautical Society
1, record 2, French, Canadian%20Astronautical%20Society
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
En 1962, la Canadian Astronautical Society, située à Toronto, ainsi que l'Astronautical Society of Canada, située à Montréal, et le Canadian Aeronautical Institute (CAI) ont fusionné pour former l'Institut aéronautique et spatial du Canada. 2, record 2, French, - Canadian%20Astronautical%20Society
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2017-05-29
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- National Bodies and Committees (Canadian)
- Air Transport
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- Ottawa Aeronautical Society
1, record 3, English, Ottawa%20Aeronautical%20Society
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
[In] 1954,... the Montreal-based Institute of Aircraft Technicians, the Ottawa Aeronautical Society and the Canadian sections of the U. S. Institute of Aeronautical Sciences amalgamated to form the Canadian Aeronautical Institute(CAI). 2, record 3, English, - Ottawa%20Aeronautical%20Society
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités nationaux canadiens
- Transport aérien
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- Ottawa Aeronautical Society
1, record 3, French, Ottawa%20Aeronautical%20Society
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
En 1954, l'Institute of Aircraft Technicians, situé à Montréal, ainsi que l'Ottawa Aeronautical Society et les sections canadiennes du U.S. Institute of Aeronautical Sciences ont fusionné pour créer le Canadian Aeronautical Institute (CAI). 2, record 3, French, - Ottawa%20Aeronautical%20Society
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2017-05-29
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- National Bodies and Committees (Canadian)
- Air Transport
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- Canadian Aeronautics and Space Institute
1, record 4, English, Canadian%20Aeronautics%20and%20Space%20Institute
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
- CASI 2, record 4, English, CASI
correct
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Vision and Mission. To advance the art, science, engineering, and applications of aeronautics, space and related technologies in Canada. To provide a focus for communications and networking for the aeronautics and space in Canada. To assist members in developing skills, exchanging information, and sharing talents in their areas of interest. To promote Canadian competence and international competitiveness in aeronautics, space and related technologies and their applications. To foster national pride and international esteem for Canada’s accomplishments in aeronautics, space and related technologies. 3, record 4, English, - Canadian%20Aeronautics%20and%20Space%20Institute
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 2 OBS
In 1962, the Canadian Astronautical Society in Toronto and the Montreal based Astronautical Society of Canada merged with the CAI [Canadian Aeronautical Institute] to become the Canadian Aeronautics and Space Institute(CASI). 4, record 4, English, - Canadian%20Aeronautics%20and%20Space%20Institute
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités nationaux canadiens
- Transport aérien
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- Institut aéronautique et spatial du Canada
1, record 4, French, Institut%20a%C3%A9ronautique%20et%20spatial%20du%20Canada
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Vision et Mission. Faire avancer l'art, la science, le génie et les applications dans les domaines de l'aéronautique, de l'espace et des technologies associées au Canada. Offrir au monde de l'aéronautique et spatial du Canada un point névralgique de communications et de réseautage. Aider ses membres à perfectionner leurs compétences, à échanger leurs informations et à partager leurs talents dans leurs domaines d'intérêt. Promouvoir la compétence et la compétitivité internationale du Canada dans les domaines de l'aéronautique, de l'espace et des technologies associées. Promouvoir la fierté nationale et la renommée internationale du Canada pour ses réalisations dans les domaines de l'aéronautique, de l'espace et des technologies associées. 2, record 4, French, - Institut%20a%C3%A9ronautique%20et%20spatial%20du%20Canada
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 2 OBS
En 1962, la Canadian Astronautical Society, située à Toronto, l'Astronautical Society of Canada, située à Montréal, et le Canadian Aeronautical Institute (CAI) ont fusionné pour former l'Institut aéronautique et spatial du Canada. 3, record 4, French, - Institut%20a%C3%A9ronautique%20et%20spatial%20du%20Canada
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 2017-05-29
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- National Bodies and Committees (Canadian)
- Air Transport
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- Institute of Aircraft Technicians
1, record 5, English, Institute%20of%20Aircraft%20Technicians
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
[In] 1954,... the Montreal-based Institute of Aircraft Technicians, the Ottawa Aeronautical Society and the Canadian sections of the U. S. Institute of Aeronautical Sciences amalgamated to form the Canadian Aeronautical Institute(CAI). 2, record 5, English, - Institute%20of%20Aircraft%20Technicians
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités nationaux canadiens
- Transport aérien
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- Institute of Aircraft Technicians
1, record 5, French, Institute%20of%20Aircraft%20Technicians
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
En 1954, l'Institute of Aircraft Technicians, situé à Montréal, ainsi que l'Ottawa Aeronautical Society et les sections canadiennes du U.S. Institute of Aeronautical Sciences ont fusionné pour créer le Canadian Aeronautical Institute (CAI). 2, record 5, French, - Institute%20of%20Aircraft%20Technicians
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 2017-05-29
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- National Bodies and Committees (Canadian)
- Air Transport
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- Astronautical Society of Canada
1, record 6, English, Astronautical%20Society%20of%20Canada
correct
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
In 1962, the Canadian Astronautical Society in Toronto and the Montreal based Astronautical Society of Canada merged with the CAI [Canadian Aeronautical Institute] to become the Canadian Aeronautics and Space Institute(CASI). 1, record 6, English, - Astronautical%20Society%20of%20Canada
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités nationaux canadiens
- Transport aérien
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- Astronautical Society of Canada
1, record 6, French, Astronautical%20Society%20of%20Canada
correct
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
En 1962, l'Astronautical Society of Canada, situé à Montréal, ainsi que la Canadian Astronautical Society, située à Toronto, et le Canadian Aeronautical Institute (CAI) ont fusionné pour former l'Institut aéronautique et spatial du Canada. 2, record 6, French, - Astronautical%20Society%20of%20Canada
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 2010-06-29
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Federal Government Bodies and Committees (Canadian)
- Museums
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- National Museum of Canada
1, record 7, English, National%20Museum%20of%20Canada
former designation, correct
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
- Victoria Memorial Museum 1, record 7, English, Victoria%20Memorial%20Museum
former designation, correct, Canada
- Museum of the Geological Survey of Canada 1, record 7, English, Museum%20of%20the%20Geological%20Survey%20of%20Canada
former designation, correct
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
National Museum of Canada : Name changed in Jan. 1927 from the Victoria Memorial Museum to the National Museum of Canada. On Apr. 1, 1968 an act was promulgated to establish a corporation for the administration of the national museums of Canada(National Museums of Canada). Under this corporation the National Museum of Canada ceased to be and its work is continued and augmented by the National Museum of Man, the National Museum of Natural Sciences, the National Museum of Science and Technology, the National Gallery of Canada, the Canadian War Museum, the National Aeronautical Collection, and the Canadian Conservation Institute. 1, record 7, English, - National%20Museum%20of%20Canada
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Victoria Memorial Museum: Name changed in 1920 from the Museum of the Geological Survey of Canada, although the name Victoria Memorial Museum appeared on some publications before that date. Name changed again January 1927 to National Museum of Canada. 1, record 7, English, - National%20Museum%20of%20Canada
Record 7, Key term(s)
- Geological Survey of Canada Museum
- Victoria Museum
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités fédéraux (Gouvernement canadien)
- Muséologie
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- Musée national du Canada
1, record 7, French, Mus%C3%A9e%20national%20du%20Canada
former designation, correct, masculine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
- Musée commémoratif Victoria 1, record 7, French, Mus%C3%A9e%20comm%C3%A9moratif%20Victoria
former designation, correct, masculine noun, Canada
- Musée de la Commission géologique du Canada 1, record 7, French, Mus%C3%A9e%20de%20la%20Commission%20g%C3%A9ologique%20du%20Canada
former designation, correct, masculine noun
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Musée national du Canada : Nom changé en janvier 1927 de Musée commémoratif Victoria à Musée national du Canada. Le 1er avril 1968, une loi a été promulguée pour établir une corporation pour l'administration des musées nationaux du Canada (Musées nationaux du Canada). Sous cette corporation le Musée national du Canada a cessé d'exister et ses tâches sont continuées et augmentées par le Musée national de l'Homme, le Musée national des sciences naturelles, le Musée national des sciences et de la technologie, la Galerie nationale du Canada, le Musée de la guerre, la Collection aéronautique nationale et l'Institut canadien de conservation. 1, record 7, French, - Mus%C3%A9e%20national%20du%20Canada
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Musée commémoratif Victoria (Canada) : Nom changé en 1920 de Musée de la Commission géologique du Canada et encore une fois en janvier 1927 à Musée national du Canada. 1, record 7, French, - Mus%C3%A9e%20national%20du%20Canada
Record 7, Key term(s)
- Musée Victoria
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Organismos y comités federales (canadienses)
- Museos
Record 7, Main entry term, Spanish
- Museo Nacional de Canadá
1, record 7, Spanish, Museo%20Nacional%20de%20Canad%C3%A1
former designation, masculine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 7, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record 8 - internal organization data 2005-07-14
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- National Bodies and Committees (Canadian)
- Air Cushions (Mechanics)
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- Canadian Air Cushion Technology Society
1, record 8, English, Canadian%20Air%20Cushion%20Technology%20Society
correct
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
- CACTS 1, record 8, English, CACTS
correct
Record 8, Synonyms, English
Record 8, Textual support, English
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The Canadian Air Cushion Technology Society(CACTS) is a constituent society of the Canadian Aeronautical and Spatial Institute(CASI). It is devoted to the development and application of air cushion technology, primarily in transportation with hovercraft, but also in the industrial field or other sectors where the technology may be of benefit. CACTS wishes to keep its members abreast of developments through information dissemination and exchange. To this end CATCS periodically holds conferences that gather specialists in the field of air cushion technology from around the world. 1, record 8, English, - Canadian%20Air%20Cushion%20Technology%20Society
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités nationaux canadiens
- Coussins d'air (Mécanique)
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- Société canadienne pour la technologie du coussin d'air
1, record 8, French, Soci%C3%A9t%C3%A9%20canadienne%20pour%20la%20technologie%20du%20coussin%20d%27air
correct, feminine noun
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
- SCTCA 1, record 8, French, SCTCA
correct, feminine noun
Record 8, Synonyms, French
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 OBS
La Société canadienne pour la technologie du coussin d'air (SCTCA/CACTS) est une société constituante de l'Institut aéronautique et spatial du Canada (IASC/CASI). Elle se consacre au développement du coussin d'air et à ses applications, principalement dans le domaine du transport avec les aéroglisseurs, mais aussi dans celui de l'industrie ou de tout autre secteur où cette technologie pourra être utile. La SCTCA se veut un vecteur d'information; dans ce but elle organise périodiquement des conférences internationales où sont invités des spécialistes de la question. 1, record 8, French, - Soci%C3%A9t%C3%A9%20canadienne%20pour%20la%20technologie%20du%20coussin%20d%27air
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
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