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Record 1,  Textual support,  English

Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF

Shallow wind which blows, by day and night, down the slopes of a glacier.  3, record 1, English, - glacier%20breeze

Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT

[The] glacier wind [is] caused by the temperature difference between the air in contact with the glacier and free air at the same altitude. The glacier wind does not reverse itself diurnally as do mountain and valley winds, but it reaches its maximum intensity in the early afternoon. The glacier wind is characterized by strongly turbulent flow.  4, record 1, English, - glacier%20breeze

Record 1,  Textual support,  French

Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF

Vent de faible extension verticale soufflant vers le bas des pentes, le jour et la nuit, le long des glaciers.  3, record 1, French, - brise%20de%20glacier

Record 1,  Textual support,  Spanish

Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF

Viento local alternativo que sopla durante la noche a lo largo de los glaciares y hacia abajo.  2, record 1, Spanish, - brisa%20de%20glaciar

Record 2,  Textual support,  English

Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT

When [the] distance exceeds two miles, the maximum difference between the procedure turn completion altitude and the MDA [minimum descent altitude] shall be reduced at the rate of 25 feet for each one tenth of a mile in excess of two miles.  1, record 2, English, - procedure%20turn%20completion%20altitude

Record 2,  Textual support,  French

Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT

Si [la] distance est supérieure à deux [milles], la différence maximale entre l'altitude à la fin du virage conventionnel et [l'altitude minimale de descente] doit être réduite de 25 pieds pour chaque dixième de mille dépassant deux [milles].  1, record 2, French, - altitude%20%C3%A0%20la%20fin%20du%20virage%20conventionnel

Record 2,  Textual support,  Spanish

Record 3,  Textual support,  English

Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT

An "adjusted maximum effort" or AMAX takeoff is designed to gain altitude as quickly as possible.  3, record 3, English, - adjusted%20maximum%20effort

Record 3,  Textual support,  French

Record 3,  Textual support,  Spanish

Record 4,  Textual support,  English

Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT

Medium altitude CAS [close air support] is an effective means of de-conflicting airspace within a joint training exercise. If other indirect/direct fire missions are to be conducted concurrently with air support, then a buffer of 1, 000 feet altitude must be incorporated in the airspace control means between the maximum altitude of the ground based fire, and the lowest altitude of the attacking aircraft.  2, record 4, English, - joint%20training%20exercise

Record 4,  Textual support,  French

Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT

L’AAR [appui aérien rapproché] à moyenne altitude est un moyen efficace d’éviter les risques d’utilisation de l’espace aérien au cours d’un exercice d’entraînement interarmées. S’il doit y avoir des missions de tir direct ou indirect en même temps que des missions d’appui aérien, il faut instaurer une zone tampon de 1000 pieds entre l’altitude maximale atteinte par les tirs au sol et l’altitude minimale de l’aéronef effectuant l’attaque.  2, record 4, French, - exercice%20d%26rsquo%3Bentra%C3%AEnement%20interarm%C3%A9es

Record 4,  Textual support,  Spanish

Record 5,  Textual support,  English

Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF

A published altitude representing the maximum usable altitude or flight level(FL) for an airspace structure or route segment.  3, record 5, English, - maximum%20authorized%20altitude

Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS

It is the highest altitude on a federal airway, jet route, area navigation low or high route, or other direct route for which a minimum en route altitude (MEA) is designated in FAR [Federal Aviation Regulation] 95 at which adequate reception of NAVAID [navigation aid] signals is assured.  3, record 5, English, - maximum%20authorized%20altitude

Record number: 5, Textual support number: 2 OBS

maximum authorized altitude; MAA : term, abbreviation and definition standardized by the Glossary for Pilots and Air Traffic Services Personnel Committee.  4, record 5, English, - maximum%20authorized%20altitude

Record 5,  Textual support,  French

Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF

Altitude publiée qui indique l'altitude ou le niveau de vol (FL) maximaux utilisable sur une route ou voie aérienne ou sur un segment de route.  3, record 5, French, - altitude%20maximale%20autoris%C3%A9e

Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS

Cette altitude est l'altitude maximale qui peut être utilisée sur une «federal airway» (voie aérienne américaine), une voie aérienne de l'espace supérieur, une route de navigation de surface de l'espace aérien supérieur (HLA) ou inférieur (LLA), ou toute autre route directe pour laquelle une altitude minimale en route (MEA) est indiquée dans la partie 95 du FAR [Federal Aviation Regulation], et à laquelle une réception adéquate des signaux de NAVAID [aide à la navigation] est assurée.  3, record 5, French, - altitude%20maximale%20autoris%C3%A9e

Record number: 5, Textual support number: 2 OBS

altitude maximale autorisée; MAA : terme et abréviation uniformisés par le Comité d'uniformisation de la terminologie aéronautique (CUTA) - Opérations aériennes.  4, record 5, French, - altitude%20maximale%20autoris%C3%A9e

Record number: 5, Textual support number: 3 OBS

Dans les textes de Transports Canada, le terme et l'abréviation anglais sont utilisés.  5, record 5, French, - altitude%20maximale%20autoris%C3%A9e

Record 5,  Textual support,  Spanish

Record 6,  Textual support,  English

Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF

The maximum altitude to which an aircraft can climb in a standard atmosphere under specific conditions.  1, record 6, English, - absolute%20ceiling

Record 6,  Textual support,  French

Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF

Altitude à laquelle la vitesse ascensionnelle d'un aérodyne serait nulle en atmosphère type et dans des conditions données.  1, record 6, French, - plafond%20absolu

Record 6,  Textual support,  Spanish

Record 7,  Textual support,  English

Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 CONT

SASHAY... This is primarily a CFS [Canopy Formation Skydiving] technique intended for losing altitude quickly. It has the effect of diminishing the forward movement and expending altitude. To execute the technique, depress one of the steering toggles to its maximum extent; then at the point where your body has been swung to the side, return the toggle to its up position.  1, record 7, English, - depress

Record 7,  Textual support,  French

Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 CONT

Virage en zigzag (sashay) [...] Cette technique de formation sous voilure a pour but de perdre de l'altitude rapidement. Elle diminue le mouvement avant et réduit l'altitude. Pour exécuter cette technique, abaissez une des commandes au maximum; ensuite, lorsque votre corps est balancé sur le côté, remontez la commande à sa position élevée.  1, record 7, French, - abaisser

Record 7,  Textual support,  Spanish

Record 8,  Textual support,  English

Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 DEF

The maximum altitude at which maximum engine power output is available.  2, record 8, English, - full%20throttle%20altitude

Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 OBS

Above that altitude, the horsepower of the engine will be less than the rated horsepower.  2, record 8, English, - full%20throttle%20altitude

Record 8,  Textual support,  French

Record 8,  Textual support,  Spanish

Record 9,  Textual support,  English

Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 DEF

The maximum distance from the localizer transmitter at a specified altitude, as verified by flight inspection, at which reliable course information is continuously received.  1, record 9, English, - localizer%20usable%20distance

Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 OBS

localizer usable distance: term and definition standardized by the Glossary for Pilots and Air Traffic Services Personnel Committee.  2, record 9, English, - localizer%20usable%20distance

Record 9,  Textual support,  French

Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 DEF

Distance maximale de l'émetteur du radiophare d'alignement de piste (LCZR ou LOC) à une altitude spécifique (vérifiée par une inspection en vol) à laquelle l'indication de route fiable est reçue de façon continue.  1, record 9, French, - distance%20maximale%20de%20r%C3%A9ception%20du%20radiophare%20d%27alignement%20de%20piste

Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 OBS

distance maximale de réception du radiophare d'alignement de piste : terme 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 9, French, - distance%20maximale%20de%20r%C3%A9ception%20du%20radiophare%20d%27alignement%20de%20piste

Record 9,  Textual support,  Spanish

Record 10,  Textual support,  English

Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 DEF

The speed which provides the maximum altitude gain for the horizontal distance travelled.  1, record 10, English, - best%20angle%2Dof%2Dclimb%20speed

Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 OBS

VX: abbreviation written in capital letters or with the letter "X" in subscript: V_X.  2, record 10, English, - best%20angle%2Dof%2Dclimb%20speed

Record 10,  Textual support,  French

Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 DEF

Vitesse procurant le plus fort gain d'altitude pour la distance horizontale parcourue.  1, record 10, French, - vitesse%20de%20pente%20de%20mont%C3%A9e%20maximale

Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 OBS

VX : abréviation écrite en lettres majuscules ou avec la lettre «X» en indice : V_X.  2, record 10, French, - vitesse%20de%20pente%20de%20mont%C3%A9e%20maximale

Record 10,  Textual support,  Spanish

Record 11,  Textual support,  English

Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 DEF

The speed which provides the maximum foot-per-minute altitude gain with one engine inoperative.  1, record 11, English, - one%20engine%20inoperative%20best%20rate%2Dof%2Dclimb%20speed

Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 OBS

VYSE: abbreviation written in capital letters or with the letters "YSE" in subscript: V_YSE.  2, record 11, English, - one%20engine%20inoperative%20best%20rate%2Dof%2Dclimb%20speed

Record 11,  Textual support,  French

Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 DEF

Vitesse procurant le plus fort gain d'altitude au bout d'un temps donné avec un moteur en panne.  1, record 11, French, - vitesse%20correspondant%20%C3%A0%20la%20vitesse%20ascensionnelle%20maximale%20avec%20un%20moteur%20coup%C3%A9

Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 OBS

VYSE : abréviation écrite en lettres majuscules ou avec les lettres «YSE» en indice : V_YSE.  2, record 11, French, - vitesse%20correspondant%20%C3%A0%20la%20vitesse%20ascensionnelle%20maximale%20avec%20un%20moteur%20coup%C3%A9

Record 11,  Textual support,  Spanish

Record 12,  Textual support,  English

Record number: 12, Textual support number: 1 DEF

The speed which provides the maximum altitude gain for the horizontal distance travelled with one engine inoperative.  1, record 12, English, - one%20engine%20inoperative%20best%20angle%2Dof%2Dclimb%20speed

Record number: 12, Textual support number: 1 OBS

VXSE: abbreviation written in capital letters or with the letters "XSE" in subscript: V_XSE.  2, record 12, English, - one%20engine%20inoperative%20best%20angle%2Dof%2Dclimb%20speed

Record 12,  Textual support,  French

Record number: 12, Textual support number: 1 DEF

Vitesse procurant le plus fort gain d'altitude pour la distance horizontale parcourue avec un moteur en panne.  1, record 12, French, - vitesse%20de%20pente%20de%20mont%C3%A9e%20maximale%20avec%20un%20moteur%20coup%C3%A9

Record number: 12, Textual support number: 1 OBS

VXSE : abréviation écrite en lettres majuscules ou avec les lettres «XSE» en indice : V_XSE.  2, record 12, French, - vitesse%20de%20pente%20de%20mont%C3%A9e%20maximale%20avec%20un%20moteur%20coup%C3%A9

Record 12,  Textual support,  Spanish

Record 13,  Textual support,  English

Record number: 13, Textual support number: 1 DEF

The time of day when the sun reaches its maximum altitude for the day and is due south; this occurs exactly midway between sunrise and sunset.  1, record 13, English, - solar%20noon

Record 13,  Textual support,  French

Record number: 13, Textual support number: 1 DEF

Moment du jour où le soleil atteint son altitude maximale et se trouve en position plein sud, soit exactement à mi-chemin entre le lever et le coucher du soleil.  2, record 13, French, - midi%20solaire

Record 13,  Textual support,  Spanish

Record 14,  Textual support,  English

Record number: 14, Textual support number: 1 CONT

Thus with increase in altitude the reduced fuel pressure force acting on the half-ball valve is compensated by reduction in the thrust exerted by the bellows on the lever, thus compensating the governor creep.... Since the creep of the governor is compensated by the creep control device, the full speed position of the lever controls the maximum safe speeds for the engine under normal operating conditions.  1, record 14, English, - governor%20creep

Record number: 14, Textual support number: 1 OBS

Fuel control system.  1, record 14, English, - governor%20creep

Record 14,  Textual support,  French

Record 14,  Textual support,  Spanish

Record 15,  Textual support,  English

Record number: 15, Textual support number: 1 DEF

Maximum density altitude that an aeroplane is capable of attaining, at gross weight, clean configuration while using maximum available power on the operating engine and maintaining the one engine inoperative best rate of climb speed.  1, record 15, English, - one%20engine%20inoperative%20absolute%20ceiling

Record 15,  Textual support,  French

Record number: 15, Textual support number: 1 DEF

Altitude densité maximale qu'un avion peut atteindre, à sa masse brute et en configuration lisse, alors qu'il utilise toute la puissance disponible du moteur en marche et maintient la vitesse procurant la vitesse ascensionnelle maximale avec un moteur en panne.  1, record 15, French, - plafond%20absolu%20avec%20un%20moteur%20en%20panne

Record 15,  Textual support,  Spanish

Record 16,  Textual support,  English

Record number: 16, Textual support number: 1 DEF

Maximum density altitude at which an aeroplane is capable of climbing at 50 feet per minute, at gross weight, clean configuration, while using maximum available power on the operating engine and maintaining the one engine inoperative best rate of climb speed.  1, record 16, English, - one%20engine%20inoperative%20service%20ceiling

Record 16,  Textual support,  French

Record number: 16, Textual support number: 1 DEF

Altitude densité maximale à laquelle un avion est capable d'un gain d'altitude de 50 pieds la minute, à sa masse brute et en configuration lisse, alors qu'il utilise toute la puissance disponible du moteur en marche et maintient la vitesse procurant la vitesse ascensionnelle maximale avec un moteur en panne.  1, record 16, French, - plafond%20pratique%20avec%20un%20moteur%20en%20panne

Record 16,  Textual support,  Spanish

Record 17,  Textual support,  English

Record number: 17, Textual support number: 1 DEF

The altitude to which, following the failure of an engine above the one engine inoperative absolute ceiling, an aeroplane will descend to and maintain, while using maximum available power on the operating engine and maintaining the one engine inoperative best rate of climb speed.  1, record 17, English, - drift%2Ddown%20altitude

Record 17,  Textual support,  French

Record number: 17, Textual support number: 1 DEF

Altitude à laquelle, advenant une panne d'un moteur au-dessus du plafond de rétablissement avec un moteur en panne, un avion descendra et se maintiendra, en utilisant toute la puissance disponible du moteur en marche et en maintenant la vitesse procurant la vitesse ascensionnelle maximale avec un moteur en panne.  1, record 17, French, - altitude%20de%20descente%20progressive

Record 17,  Textual support,  Spanish

Record 18,  Textual support,  English

Record number: 18, Textual support number: 1 CONT

Lift-off + Launch table flooding.... Maximum dynamic pressure attained.... Booster separation at an altitude of about 73 km.  2, record 18, English, - table%20flooding

Record number: 18, Textual support number: 1 OBS

Ariane 501.  3, record 18, English, - table%20flooding

Record 18,  Textual support,  French

Record number: 18, Textual support number: 1 OBS

Système permettant d'atténuer les vibrations à bord d'Ariane 5.  1, record 18, French, - d%C3%A9luge%2Dtable

Record 18,  Textual support,  Spanish

Record 19,  Textual support,  English

Record number: 19, Textual support number: 1 CONT

Red sprites are high altitude(up to 85 km) lightning discharges. There are plenty of observational data on red sprite optical emission collected by now, which let us to conclude that high altitude luminous structures named red sprites are quite usual phenomena. The high altitude observations show that sprites are predominantly red in color with faint blue tendrils, which extend downward to an altitude of 40 km; the duration of a single sprite is less than 17 ms, their maximum brightness is about 600 kR, and estimated total optical energy is about 1-5 kJ per event.  2, record 19, English, - red%20sprite

Record 19,  Textual support,  French

Record number: 19, Textual support number: 1 DEF

farfadets rouges : Flashes fugaces, rougeoyants [...] qui prennent naissance, lors de puissants orages, au sommet des cumulonimbus, et se projettent en quelques millisecondes jusqu'à des altitudes pouvant atteindre 95 kilomètres.  1, record 19, French, - farfadet%20rouge

Record number: 19, Textual support number: 1 OBS

Ces «éclairs» s'accompagnent de phénomènes électromagnétiques intenses, notamment des bouffées de rayonnement gamma, qui ont tout d'abord été confondus avec ceux générés par les expérimentateurs atomiques.  1, record 19, French, - farfadet%20rouge

Record 19,  Textual support,  Spanish

Record 20,  Textual support,  English

Record number: 20, Textual support number: 1 DEF

The rate of change of altitude per unit of distance in the water table at a given place and in a given direction. If the direction is not mentioned, it is generally understood to be the direction along which the maximum rate of change occurs. Where the rate of change is uniform between two points, the gradient is equal to the ratio of the difference of altitude between the two points to the horizontal distance between them.  2, record 20, English, - water%2Dtable%20gradient

Record 20,  Textual support,  French

Record number: 20, Textual support number: 1 DEF

Pente de la surface de la zone de saturation d'une nappe libre.  2, record 20, French, - pente%20de%20la%20surface%20de%20saturation

Record 20,  Textual support,  Spanish

Record 21,  Textual support,  English

Record number: 21, Textual support number: 1 DEF

The maximum distance at a specified altitude at which the facility provides readable identification and reliable bearing information under average atmospheric conditions.  1, record 21, English, - usable%20distance

Record number: 21, Textual support number: 1 OBS

usable distance: term and definition officially approved by the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO).  2, record 21, English, - usable%20distance

Record 21,  Textual support,  French

Record number: 21, Textual support number: 1 DEF

Distance maximale à une altitude spécifiée à laquelle l'installation émet une identification intelligible et des indications de direction sûres dans les conditions atmosphériques moyennes.  1, record 21, French, - distance%20utile

Record number: 21, Textual support number: 1 OBS

distance utile : terme et définition uniformisés par l'Organisation de l'aviation civile internationale (OACI).  2, record 21, French, - distance%20utile

Record 21,  Textual support,  Spanish

Record number: 21, Textual support number: 1 DEF

Distancia máxima, a una altitud especificada, en el que la instalación proporciona identificación legible e información de rumbo confiable en presencia de condiciones meteorológicas normales.  1, record 21, Spanish, - distancia%20utilizable

Record number: 21, Textual support number: 1 OBS

distancia utilizable: término y definición aceptados oficialmente por la Organización de Aviación Civil Internacional (OACI).  2, record 21, Spanish, - distancia%20utilizable

Record 22,  Textual support,  English

Record number: 22, Textual support number: 1 DEF

Device which limits the maximum fuel delivery in relation to the altitude pressure(barometric pressure) where the engine operates.  1, record 22, English, - altitude%20controlled%20maximum%20fuel%20stop

Record 22,  Textual support,  French

Record number: 22, Textual support number: 1 DEF

Dispositif qui limite le débit de combustible maximal en fonction de la pression atmosphérique à l'altitude où le moteur fonctionne.  1, record 22, French, - but%C3%A9e%20de%20d%C3%A9bit%20maximal%20pilot%C3%A9e%20par%20l%27altitude

Record 22,  Textual support,  Spanish

Record 23,  Textual support,  English

Record number: 23, Textual support number: 1 DEF

The altitude at which the expected gradient of climb, with all power-units operating, falls to 2. 0%, or the maximum altitude at which it is possible to re-start a serviceable power-unit.  2, record 23, English, - all%2Dpower%2Dunits%20operating%20ceiling

Record 23,  Textual support,  French

Record number: 23, Textual support number: 1 DEF

Soit l'altitude à laquelle la pente de montée escomptée [...] est réduite [...] à 2,0%, soit l'altitude maximale à laquelle il est possible de remettre en marche un groupe motopropulseur.  2, record 23, French, - plafond%2C%20tous%20moteurs%20en%20fonctionnement

Record 23,  Textual support,  Spanish

Record 24,  Textual support,  English

Record number: 24, Textual support number: 1 DEF

The lowest altitude in a given locality at which glaciers can develop, usually determined as below the minimum summit altitude of mountains on which glaciers occur but above the maximum summit altitude of mountains having topography favorable for glaciers but on which none occur.  1, record 24, English, - glaciation%20limit

Record 24,  Textual support,  French

Record number: 24, Textual support number: 1 DEF

Dans une localité donnée, altitude la plus basse à laquelle peut se former un glacier. Cette altitude est habituellement déterminée comme étant inférieure à l'altitude minimum des sommets de montagnes sur lesquelles existent des glaciers, mais comme supérieure à l'altitude maximum des sommets de montagnes dont la topographie est favorable à la formation de glaciers, mais où aucun glacier n'est présent.  1, record 24, French, - seuil%20de%20glaciation

Record 24,  Textual support,  Spanish

Record 25,  Textual support,  English

Record number: 25, Textual support number: 1 CONT

The search radar... has a frequency-agile mode as well as clutter rejection. The antenna is located in the under-fuselage radome, and gives a maximum detection range of 200 miles(at 25, 000 ft altitude). The radar transmits at a frequency of 9, 375 MHz and its frequency agility is 75 MHz peak to peak.  1, record 25, English, - frequency%2Dagile%20mode

Record 25,  Textual support,  French

Record 25,  Textual support,  Spanish

Record 26,  Textual support,  English

Record number: 26, Textual support number: 1 CONT

The overspeed warning system consists of a maximum airspeed sensor, warning lights, warning horn, and associated wiring. The sensor, located in the right console, senses maximum airspeed from the airplane pitot and static system and causes the overspeed warning lights on the instrument panels to light and the warning horn located in the left console to sound. When maximum airspeed is reached for a given altitude, the contacts are open and the relay within the sensor is deenergized allowing its contacts to complete the warning circuit.  2, record 26, English, - overspeed%20warning%20system

Record 26,  Textual support,  French

Record number: 26, Textual support number: 1 OBS

système avertisseur de vitesse excessive : terme accepté par le Comité d'étude de la terminologie des cartes de travail du DC-9.  2, record 26, French, - syst%C3%A8me%20avertisseur%20de%20vitesse%20excessive

Record 26,  Textual support,  Spanish

Record 27,  Textual support,  English

Record number: 27, Textual support number: 1 CONT

The speed and altitude regimes of these vehicles are bounded by physical and practical limits. At a given altitude, dynamic pressure limitations set maximum and minimum speeds; the minimum is what it takes to lift the vehicle, and the maximum is what the structure can be built to stand. The limits form a hypersonic funnel, a band of increasing Mach and increasing altitude within which lies the optimum cruising envelope for each vehicle.  1, record 27, English, - hypersonic%20funnel

Record 27,  Textual support,  French

Record 27,  Textual support,  Spanish

Record 28,  Textual support,  English

Record number: 28, Textual support number: 1 CONT

Maximum TOW over a wide temperature and altitude range is given as 2, 800 kg... for the SA. 360...  1, record 28, English, - maximum

Record 28,  Textual support,  French

Record number: 28, Textual support number: 1 CONT

La masse décollable dans un vaste domaine d'altitudes et de températures est de 2800 kg pour le SA.360 [...]  1, record 28, French, - masse%20d%C3%A9collable

Record 28,  Textual support,  Spanish