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CENTER BAY [9 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2016-01-12
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Place Names (Canada)
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- Sputnik Harbour
1, record 1, English, Sputnik%20Harbour
correct, Manitoba
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
A small harbour part of Fisher Bay, in the center of Lake Winnipeg, in Manitoba. 2, record 1, English, - Sputnik%20Harbour
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Coordinates: 51° 34’ 58" N, 97° 8’ 43" W (Manitoba). 3, record 1, English, - Sputnik%20Harbour
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Toponymes (Canada)
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- havre Sputnik
1, record 1, French, havre%20Sputnik
unofficial, masculine noun, Manitoba
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Petit havre qui fait partie de la baie Fisher, au centre du lac Winnipeg, au Manitoba. 1, record 1, French, - havre%20Sputnik
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Coordonnées : 51° 34' 58" N, 97° 8' 43" O (Manitoba). 2, record 1, French, - havre%20Sputnik
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2015-09-29
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Hydrology and Hydrography
- Geomorphology and Geomorphogeny
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- estuary
1, record 2, English, estuary
correct, standardized
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- tidal arm 2, record 2, English, tidal%20arm
correct
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A partially enclosed body of water in the lower reaches of a river, which is freely connected with the sea and which receives fresh water supplies from upland drainage areas. 3, record 2, English, - estuary
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The Smithsonian Environmental Research Center(SERC)... lies seven miles south of Annapolis, Maryland, on the Rhode River, a tidal arm of the Chesapeake Bay. 2, record 2, English, - estuary
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
estuary: term and definition standardized by ISO. 4, record 2, English, - estuary
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Hydrologie et hydrographie
- Géomorphologie et géomorphogénie
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- estuaire
1, record 2, French, estuaire
correct, masculine noun, standardized
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- estuaire à marée 2, record 2, French, estuaire%20%C3%A0%20mar%C3%A9e
avoid, see observation, masculine noun
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Étendue d'eau en partie fermée, sur le bief inférieur d'une rivière raccordée librement à la mer, et qui est alimentée en eau douce par des zones de drainage à l'amont. 3, record 2, French, - estuaire
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Les étangs bitumineux de Sydney sont le résultat des rejets des fours de cokerie de Sydney Steel (Sysco) pendant environ un siècle dans Muggah Creek, un estuaire à marée du port de Sydney. 2, record 2, French, - estuaire
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
estuaire à marée : Expression pléonastique, un estuaire étant par définition une étendue d'eau qui ressent la marée ou qui est façonnée par les courants de la marée. 4, record 2, French, - estuaire
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
estuaire : terme et définition normalisés par l'ISO. 5, record 2, French, - estuaire
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Hidrología e hidrografía
- Geomorfología y geomorfogénesis
Record 2, Main entry term, Spanish
- estuario
1, record 2, Spanish, estuario
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 2, Synonyms, Spanish
- ría 2, record 2, Spanish, r%C3%ADa
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Cuerpo de agua parcialmente cerrado en el tramo inferior de un río, que está conectado libremente con el mar y que recibe suministro de agua dulce procedente de las áreas de drenaje de tierras altas. 3, record 2, Spanish, - estuario
Record 3 - internal organization data 2003-05-22
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Doors, Windows and Openings (Building Elements)
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- three-light hinged sash
1, record 3, English, three%2Dlight%20hinged%20sash
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
- 3-light hinged sash 2, record 3, English, 3%2Dlight%20hinged%20sash
correct
- 3-light pivot 1, record 3, English, 3%2Dlight%20pivot
- 3-light pivoted sash 1, record 3, English, 3%2Dlight%20pivoted%20sash
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The articulation of the second story is similar to that of the first with a door in the center bay and windows(6/6 double-hung sash) in the side bays. Doors and windows, including the windows in the basement(3-light hinged sash), are surrounded by architraves of similar profiles(fillet, cyma recta, and two fasciae) but varying widths(8" at the doors and 6-l/2" at windows). 2, record 3, English, - three%2Dlight%20hinged%20sash
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
pane: A flat sheet of glass, cut to size for glazing a window, door, etc.; often of small size ... once installed, the pane is referred to as a light or windowlight. 3, record 3, English, - three%2Dlight%20hinged%20sash
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 OBS
sash, window sash: Any framework of a window; may be movable or fixed; may slide in a vertical plane (as in a double-hung window) or may be pivoted (as in a casement window ... 3, record 3, English, - three%2Dlight%20hinged%20sash
Record 3, Key term(s)
- three-light pivot
- three-light pivoted sash
- three light hinged sash
- 3 light pivot
- 3 light pivoted sash
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Ouvertures (Éléments du bâtiment)
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- châssis mobile à trois carreaux
1, record 3, French, ch%C3%A2ssis%20mobile%20%C3%A0%20trois%20carreaux
proposal, masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Une fenêtre peut être formée d'un ou de plusieurs châssis, dont certains peuvent être mobiles et d'autres fixes. Par exemple, une fenêtre à guillotine double possède généralement deux châssis mobiles, tandis qu'une fenêtre à guillotine simple n'en possède qu'un seul (fig. 10). Un châssis peut être divisé en deux carreaux (vitres) ou plus, maintenus par des meneaux et des montants [...] 2, record 3, French, - ch%C3%A2ssis%20mobile%20%C3%A0%20trois%20carreaux
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 OBS
carreau : Nom souvent donné aux vitres de petite dimension. [...] chassis : Cadre rectangulaire mobile (parfois fixe), vitré ou non [...] 3, record 3, French, - ch%C3%A2ssis%20mobile%20%C3%A0%20trois%20carreaux
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2003-03-31
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Various Military Titles
- Defence Planning and Military Doctrine
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- Aberdeen Proving Ground
1, record 4, English, Aberdeen%20Proving%20Ground
correct, United States
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
- APG 1, record 4, English, APG
correct, United States
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Aberdeen Proving Ground is a large U. S. Army installation(72, 500 acres) located 35 miles northeast of Baltimore, MD, along the Chesapeake Bay. It is the headquarters of the Army Test & Evaluation Command(TECOM). Also based at Aberdeen is the U. S. Army Chemical & Biological Defense Command, which is the Army's executive agent for chemical and biological research, development and acquisition with the Department of Defense. Other facilities at the Aberdeen Proving Ground include the Army Ordnance Center and School, Army Environmental Center, Ballistic Research Laboratory, Human Engineering Laboratory, Combat Systems Test Activity, Army Materiel Systems Analysis Activity, Foreign Materiel Intelligence Battalion, and the Medical Research Institute of Chemical Defense. 1, record 4, English, - Aberdeen%20Proving%20Ground
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Appellations militaires diverses
- Doctrine militaire et planification de défense
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- Aberdeen Proving Ground
1, record 4, French, Aberdeen%20Proving%20Ground
correct, United States
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
- APG 1, record 4, French, APG
correct, United States
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record 4, Key term(s)
- polygone d'Aberdeen
- polygone d'essai d'Aberdeen
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 2002-05-17
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Astronautics
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- payload crew training complex
1, record 5, English, payload%20crew%20training%20complex
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
- PCTC 1, record 5, English, PCTC
correct
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The Payload Crew Training Complex(PCTC) at the Center is used to train science crews for Marshall-managed missions involving Spacelab-a reusable scientific research laboratory that sits in the Space Shuttle's cargo bay, converting it into a short-stay space station. The complex has also been used to familiarize crew members with the hardware and procedures involved in conducting Shuttle middeck experiments. 2, record 5, English, - payload%20crew%20training%20complex
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Astronautique
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- complexe d'entraînement des équipages sur charge utile
1, record 5, French, complexe%20d%27entra%C3%AEnement%20des%20%C3%A9quipages%20sur%20charge%20utile
correct, masculine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 2002-03-01
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Gas Industry
- Environmental Management
- Commercial Utilization (Oil and Natural Gas)
- Natural Gas and Derivatives
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- propane conversion center
1, record 6, English, propane%20conversion%20center
correct
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
- propane conversion centre 2, record 6, English, propane%20conversion%20centre
correct
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 CONT
A modern 5 bay garage, serving customers in general auto repair. They are an authorized propane conversion center. 1, record 6, English, - propane%20conversion%20center
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 2 CONT
Under current safety legislation, anyone who installs, repairs, services, removes or maintains an appliance or equipment used in the handling or use of a hydrocarbon, must be registered as a contractor. We keep a registry of these contractors in order to communicate relevant information to them, track incidents or safety issues and address public inquiries. Who needs to apply? Contractors must specifically apply for each of the following activities: Operating a compressed natural gas conversion centre. Operating a propane conversion centre. Installing a compressed natural gas, propane or liquid fuels refuelling station. Operating a liquid fuels facility. 2, record 6, English, - propane%20conversion%20center
Record 6, Key term(s)
- propane conversion centre
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Industrie du gaz
- Gestion environnementale
- Exploitation commerciale (Pétrole et gaz naturel)
- Gaz naturel et dérivés
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- centre de conversion au gaz propane
1, record 6, French, centre%20de%20conversion%20au%20gaz%20propane
correct, masculine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
- centre de conversion au propane 1, record 6, French, centre%20de%20conversion%20au%20propane
correct, masculine noun
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Aide financière du gouvernement du Canada pour la démonstration de pousse-pousse automobiles au gaz naturel au Pakistan. [...] Le projet, qui vise les villes de Karachi et Lahore, a également pour objectif d'aider à la création d'un centre de conversion au gaz et d'un centre gouvernemental d'essai sur les émissions. 2, record 6, French, - centre%20de%20conversion%20au%20gaz%20propane
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 2001-10-25
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Spacecraft
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- Spacelab logistics pallet
1, record 7, English, Spacelab%20logistics%20pallet
correct, officially approved
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
- SLP 2, record 7, English, SLP
correct, officially approved
Record 7, Synonyms, English
- Spacelab palette 3, record 7, English, Spacelab%20palette
correct
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The Payload Carriers Team is responsible for MSFC' s [Marshall Space Flight Center] Payload Carriers which is made up of two type of carriers : the Spacelab Logistics Pallet(SLP) and the Multi-Purpose Equipment Support Structure(MPESS). The Payload Carriers "bridge the gap" in payload accommodations available in the Space Shuttle's Payload Bay by providing unique structural, power, data and thermal resources to a variety of payloads. These carriers are designed to transport items safely through the rigors of high acceleration Shuttle launch and the vacuum of space while providing the flexibility to allow the Shuttle to minimize the mass transported to earth orbit. 2, record 7, English, - Spacelab%20logistics%20pallet
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Spacelab logistics pallet; SLP: term and abbreviation officially approved by the International Space Station official approval Group (ISSOAG). 4, record 7, English, - Spacelab%20logistics%20pallet
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Engins spatiaux
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- palette Spacelab
1, record 7, French, palette%20Spacelab
correct, feminine noun, officially approved
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
- SLP 2, record 7, French, SLP
correct, feminine noun, officially approved
Record 7, Synonyms, French
- palette SLP 3, record 7, French, palette%20SLP
proposal, feminine noun
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Le Canadarm2 remettra au bras de la navette une palette Spacelab de 3 000 livres afin de la ranger dans la soute de la navette. 1, record 7, French, - palette%20Spacelab
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
palette Spacelab; SLP : terme et abréviation uniformisés par le Groupe de travail de la terminologie de la Station spatiale internationale (GTTSSI). 2, record 7, French, - palette%20Spacelab
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record 8 - internal organization data 2001-06-01
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- Structural Framework
- Rough Carpentry
- Metal Framework Elements
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- K bracing
1, record 8, English, K%20bracing
correct
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
Record 8, Synonyms, English
- K-bracing 2, record 8, English, K%2Dbracing
correct
Record 8, Textual support, English
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Diagonal bracing of a truss or skeleton construction bay that forms the shape of the letter K(e. g., members that connect the top and bottom of a column with the center of the column on the opposite side of the bay). 2, record 8, English, - K%20bracing
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Charpentes
- Charpenterie
- Éléments de charpentes métalliques
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- contreventement en K
1, record 8, French, contreventement%20en%20K
correct, masculine noun
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
Record 8, Synonyms, French
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Palée ménageant un passage en V renversé. 2, record 8, French, - contreventement%20en%20K
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
Record 9 - internal organization data 1999-04-06
Record 9, English
Record 9, Subject field(s)
- Hydrology and Hydrography
- Atmospheric Physics
Record 9, Main entry term, English
- cyclonic eddy
1, record 9, English, cyclonic%20eddy
correct
Record 9, Abbreviations, English
Record 9, Synonyms, English
- cyclonic whirl 2, record 9, English, cyclonic%20whirl
Record 9, Textual support, English
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A closed circulation cell rotating in the counterclockwise direction. 3, record 9, English, - cyclonic%20eddy
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The maximum [primary production] PP was observed in the cyclonic eddy in the center of the bay. 2, record 9, English, - cyclonic%20eddy
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 2 CONT
A hurricane or other persistent cyclonic eddy in the atmosphere. 4, record 9, English, - cyclonic%20eddy
Record 9, French
Record 9, Domaine(s)
- Hydrologie et hydrographie
- Physique de l'atmosphère
Record 9, Main entry term, French
- tourbillon cyclonique
1, record 9, French, tourbillon%20cyclonique
correct, masculine noun
Record 9, Abbreviations, French
Record 9, Synonyms, French
Record 9, Textual support, French
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Large région océanique où le courant de surface se déplace en un grand cercle. 2, record 9, French, - tourbillon%20cyclonique
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Cette région est constamment encombrée de glaces de mer qui recouvrent entre 90 et 100 pour cent de sa surface à l'année longue. Emporté par le tourbillon cyclonique de l'océan Arctique, un des principaux courants de cet océan, la banquise polaire décrit lentement un immense cercle. 2, record 9, French, - tourbillon%20cyclonique
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Un «tourbillon» est une masse d'eau animée d'un mouvement circulaire rapide, formant un creux au centre duquel des objets peuvent être entraînés. 2, record 9, French, - tourbillon%20cyclonique
Record 9, Spanish
Record 9, Textual support, Spanish
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