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HABITABLE PAYLOAD [4 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2014-11-05
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Space Exploration Equipment and Tools
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- Phoenix
1, record 1, English, Phoenix
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- Phoenix probe 2, record 1, English, Phoenix%20probe
correct
- Phoenix lander 3, record 1, English, Phoenix%20lander
correct
- Phoenix polar lander 4, record 1, English, Phoenix%20polar%20lander
correct
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Peter Smith of the University of Arizona, Tucson, is the team leader for Phoenix. Once landed, the probe would be able to make a very accurate analysis of what promises to be some of Mars’ more habitable terrain... In addition to Smith's stereo imaging camera and robotic arm [, ] the Phoenix lander includes an instrument suite designed to completely characterize the accessible ice, soil, rock, and local atmosphere using state-of-the-art methods. Included within the instrument payload are microscopic imaging systems capable of examining materials at scales down to 10 nanometers(i. e., 1000 times less than the width of a human hair), while others will investigate whether organic molecules are contained in ice or soil samples.... Also onboard is a thermal and evolved gas analyzer(TEGA)... 1, record 1, English, - Phoenix
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Équipement et outillage d'exploration spatiale
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- Phœnix
1, record 1, French, Ph%26oelig%3Bnix
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- sonde Phœnix 2, record 1, French, sonde%20Ph%26oelig%3Bnix
correct, feminine noun
- atterrisseur Phœnix 3, record 1, French, atterrisseur%20Ph%26oelig%3Bnix
correct, masculine noun
- robot Phœnix Polar Lander 4, record 1, French, robot%20Ph%26oelig%3Bnix%20Polar%20Lander
masculine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Le nom Phœnix vient de la mythologie, cela veut dire «qui renaît de ses cendres». C'est aussi le nom de la ville Phœnix en Arizona aux USA, qui avait déjà construit l'atterrisseur. 1, record 1, French, - Ph%26oelig%3Bnix
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2004-01-07
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Spacecraft
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- structural bonding
1, record 2, English, structural%20bonding
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Special attention is given to the strength verification of beryllium, composites(including honeycomb structures), and glass and ceramic materials. The process also includes verification of structural bonding techniques, payload deformations under loading, interface load capability between the payload and the Orbiter, payload dynamic characteristics, and special verification for payloads that may be classified as habitable modules. 2, record 2, English, - structural%20bonding
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 PHR
Structural bending technique. 3, record 2, English, - structural%20bonding
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Engins spatiaux
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- collage de structure
1, record 2, French, collage%20de%20structure
masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 PHR
Technique de collage de structure. 1, record 2, French, - collage%20de%20structure
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2003-09-12
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Astronautics
- Launching and Space Maneuvering
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- proximity operation
1, record 3, English, proximity%20operation
correct, officially approved
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Proximity operations... provide capabilities related to supporting safe operations with other vehicles while maintaining a habitable environment and supporting internal and external user payload operations. Vehicle is actively determining and controlling attitude nonpropulsively. 2, record 3, English, - proximity%20operation
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 CONT
Numerous proximity operations near the ISS [International Space Station] have been and will be performed. Orbiters will continuously carry astronauts and modules required for the assembly, and the Crew Return Vehicle (CRV) is planned for emergency evacuation. The Automatic Transfer Vehicle (ATV) of the European Space Agency (ESA) will perform regular reboosting and refueling of the ISS. Other vehicles such as Progress, Soyuz and H-II Transfer Vehicle will fly for crew transport, logistics, and resupply. Relative positioning rather than absolute positioning is the major concern for these operations. Better relative accuracy will provide fewer correction burns, thus saving consumables and other operational resources. 3, record 3, English, - proximity%20operation
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
proximity operation: term officially approved by the International Space Station official approval Group (ISSOAG). 4, record 3, English, - proximity%20operation
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Astronautique
- Lancement et manœuvres dans l'espace
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- opération de proximité
1, record 3, French, op%C3%A9ration%20de%20proximit%C3%A9
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 CONT
Les liaisons entre l'ATV [Automatic Transfer Vehicle] et le sol sont assurées par des satellites relais américains (TDRS) et russes (LUCH), par des stations de poursuite situées en Russie, ainsi que par la Station Spatiale Internationale durant les opérations de proximité. 2, record 3, French, - op%C3%A9ration%20de%20proximit%C3%A9
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
opération de proximité : terme uniformisé par le Groupe de travail de la terminologie de la Station spatiale internationale (GTTSSI). 3, record 3, French, - op%C3%A9ration%20de%20proximit%C3%A9
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2002-10-04
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Spacecraft
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- payload carrier
1, record 4, English, payload%20carrier
correct, officially approved
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
One of major classes of standard payload carriers certified for use with the Space Shuttle to obtain lowcost payload operations. 1, record 4, English, - payload%20carrier
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The payload carriers are identified as habitable modules(Spacelab) and as attached but uninhabitable modules(pallets, freeflying systems, satellites, and upper stages). 1, record 4, English, - payload%20carrier
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 2 OBS
payload carrier: term officially approved by the International Space Station official approval Group (ISSOAG). 2, record 4, English, - payload%20carrier
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Engins spatiaux
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- transporteur de charge utile
1, record 4, French, transporteur%20de%20charge%20utile
proposal, masculine noun, officially approved
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
- porte-charge utile 2, record 4, French, porte%2Dcharge%20utile
masculine noun
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
transporteur de charge utile : terme uniformisé par le Groupe de travail de la terminologie de la Station spatiale internationale (GTTSSI). 1, record 4, French, - transporteur%20de%20charge%20utile
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
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