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Record 1 - internal organization data 2014-11-05
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Aircraft Piloting and Navigation
- Helicopters (Military)
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- point-in-space approach
1, record 1, English, point%2Din%2Dspace%20approach
correct, standardized
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
- PINSA 2, record 1, English, PINSA
correct, standardized
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A helicopter instrument approach procedure(IAP) to a missed approach point(MAP) that is more than 2600 ft from an associated helicopter landing area. 2, record 1, English, - point%2Din%2Dspace%20approach
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
point-in-space approach; PINSA: term, abbreviation and definition standardized by the Glossary for Pilots and Air Traffic Services Personnel Committee. 3, record 1, English, - point%2Din%2Dspace%20approach
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Pilotage et navigation aérienne
- Hélicoptères (Militaire)
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- approche vers un point dans l'espace
1, record 1, French, approche%20vers%20un%20point%20dans%20l%27espace
correct, feminine noun, standardized
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
- PINSA 1, record 1, French, PINSA
correct, feminine noun, standardized
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Pour un hélicoptère, procédure d'approche aux instruments (IAP) vers un point d'approche interrompue (MAP) qui est à plus de 2600 [pieds] d'une aire d'atterrissage pour hélicoptères associée à cette procédure. 1, record 1, French, - approche%20vers%20un%20point%20dans%20l%27espace
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
approche vers un point dans l'espace; PINSA : 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. 2, record 1, French, - approche%20vers%20un%20point%20dans%20l%27espace
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Pilotaje y navegación aérea
- Helicópteros (Militar)
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- aproximación a un punto en el espacio
1, record 1, Spanish, aproximaci%C3%B3n%20a%20un%20punto%20en%20el%20espacio
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
La aproximación a un punto en el espacio se basa en un procedimiento de aproximación que no es de precisión con GNSS [sistema global de navegación por satélite] básico diseñado para helicópteros únicamente; esta aproximación se alinea con un punto de referencia ubicado de manera tal que puedan realizarse las maniobras de vuelo subsiguientes o una aproximación y aterrizaje con maniobra de vuelo visual en condiciones visuales adecuadas para ver y evitar obstáculos. 1, record 1, Spanish, - aproximaci%C3%B3n%20a%20un%20punto%20en%20el%20espacio
Record 2 - internal organization data 1984-08-24
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Field Artillery
- Weapon Systems
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- plotter map
1, record 2, English, plotter%20map
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
... a Digital Plotter Map, which automatically marks up the target information, using conventional symbology, on a 120 cm square(4 ft 4 ft) map which also shows the relative positions of friendly forces, etc., and which therefore gives the FDO(Fire Direction Officer) an immediate view of the overall tactical picture... 1, record 2, English, - plotter%20map
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
This map is in the TACFIRE (Tactical Fire direction system) Data Display Group. 2, record 2, English, - plotter%20map
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Artillerie de campagne
- Systèmes d'armes
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- carte traçante
1, record 2, French, carte%20tra%C3%A7ante
feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
(...) une carte traçante, qui inscrit automatiquement les information d'objectif, sous la forme de symboles conventionnels, sur une carte de 120 X 120 cm, où sont portées également les positions relatives des forces amies (...) 1, record 2, French, - carte%20tra%C3%A7ante
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Cette carte fait partie de l'ensemble de visualisation TACFIRE (TACtical FIRE direction system). 2, record 2, French, - carte%20tra%C3%A7ante
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
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