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METRIC WAVES [9 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2012-11-30
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Radio Waves
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- tremendously high frequency
1, record 1, English, tremendously%20high%20frequency
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
- THF 1, record 1, English, THF
correct
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- decimillimetric waves 2, record 1, English, decimillimetric%20waves
correct
- submillimetre wavelengths 3, record 1, English, submillimetre%20wavelengths
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
In the communication spectrum of frequencies or wavelengths, that portion which lies between 300 and 3000 gigahertz(GHz) or between 0. 1 and 1 millimetre(mm). Designations are classed as follows-1. ITU band designator : 12; 2. American designator and name : THF-tremendously high frequency; 3. Metric subdivision : decimillimetric waves. 4, record 1, English, - tremendously%20high%20frequency
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The above definition was derived from data found in federal Standard - 1037, Glossary of Telecommunication Terms, Advance Copy, 1980, and ITT - Reference Data for Radio Engineers, Fifth Edition, 1973. 4, record 1, English, - tremendously%20high%20frequency
Record 1, Key term(s)
- decimillimetric wave
- submillimetre wavelength
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Ondes radioélectriques
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- ondes décimillimétriques
1, record 1, French, ondes%20d%C3%A9cimillim%C3%A9triques
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- fréquence décimillimétrique 1, record 1, French, fr%C3%A9quence%20d%C3%A9cimillim%C3%A9trique
correct, feminine noun
- bande décimillimétrique 1, record 1, French, bande%20d%C3%A9cimillim%C3%A9trique
correct, feminine noun
- THF 2, record 1, French, THF
feminine noun, Canada
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Dans le spectre des rayonnements radioélectriques, les fréquences ou longueurs d'ondes qui occupent la bande située entre 300 et 3000 gigahertz (GHz) ou entre 0,1 et 1 millimètre. Les désignations, dans les divers systèmes de classement, sont les suivantes - 1) Désignation de l'UIT : 12; 2) Désignation américaine : THF; 3) Nomenclature adoptée pour la langue française - a) subdivision métrique : ondes décimillimétriques, b) abréviation métrique de la bande de fréquences : B.dmm. 2, record 1, French, - ondes%20d%C3%A9cimillim%C3%A9triques
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
La définition ci-dessus est basée sur les données obtenues d'un tableau publié dans le journal officiel de la République française, livraison du 24 juin 1982. 2, record 1, French, - ondes%20d%C3%A9cimillim%C3%A9triques
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Dans certains contextes opérationnels, il faudra tolérer l'abréviation américaine «THF», cependant il importe de rappeler qu'on souvent utilisé cette abréviation pour désigner «très haute fréquence», terme déconseillé ainsi que son abréviation dans ce sens. 2, record 1, French, - ondes%20d%C3%A9cimillim%C3%A9triques
Record 1, Key term(s)
- onde décimillimétrique
- Odmn
- Bdmn
- fdmn
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2012-10-19
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Remote Sensing
- Radio Waves
- Radar, Radio Guidance and Goniometry
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- very high frequency
1, record 2, English, very%20high%20frequency
correct, standardized, officially approved
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
- VHF 2, record 2, English, VHF
correct, standardized, officially approved
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- metric wave 3, record 2, English, metric%20wave
correct, see observation
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
In the communication spectrum of frequencies or wavelengths, that portion which lies between 30 and 300 megahertz(MHz) or between 1 and 10 metres(m). Designations are classed as follows-1. ITU band designator : 8; 2. American designator and name : VHF-very high frequency; 3. Metric subdivision :metric waves. 4, record 2, English, - very%20high%20frequency
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The above definition was derived from data found in Federal Standard - 1037, Glossary of Telecommunication Terms, Advance Copy, 1980, and ITT - Reference Data for Radio Engineers, Fifth Edition, 1973. 4, record 2, English, - very%20high%20frequency
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
very high frequency; VHF: term and abbreviation standardized by the Glossary for Pilots and Air Traffic Services Personnel Committee and officially approved by the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) and by the RADARSAT-2 Terminology Approval Group (RTAG). 5, record 2, English, - very%20high%20frequency
Record 2, Key term(s)
- metric waves
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Télédétection
- Ondes radioélectriques
- Radar, radioguidage et radiogoniométrie
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- onde métrique
1, record 2, French, onde%20m%C3%A9trique
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
- O.m 2, record 2, French, O%2Em
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- très haute fréquence 3, record 2, French, tr%C3%A8s%20haute%20fr%C3%A9quence
correct, feminine noun, standardized, officially approved
- VHF 4, record 2, French, VHF
correct, see observation, feminine noun, standardized, officially approved
- THF 2, record 2, French, THF
avoid, see observation, feminine noun
- VHF 4, record 2, French, VHF
- fréquence métrique 1, record 2, French, fr%C3%A9quence%20m%C3%A9trique
correct, feminine noun
- f.m 2, record 2, French, f%2Em
correct, feminine noun
- f.m 2, record 2, French, f%2Em
- bande métrique 1, record 2, French, bande%20m%C3%A9trique
correct, feminine noun
- B.m 2, record 2, French, B%2Em
correct, feminine noun
- B.m 2, record 2, French, B%2Em
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Dans le spectre des rayonnements radioélectriques, les fréquences ou longueurs d'ondes qui occupent la bande située entre 30 et 300 mégahertz (MHz) ou entre 1 et 10 mètres (m). 5, record 2, French, - onde%20m%C3%A9trique
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Les désignations, dans les divers systèmes de classement, sont les suivantes - 1) Désignation de l'UIT : 8; 2) Désignation américaine : VHF; 3) Nomenclature adoptée pour la langue française - a) subdivision métrique : ondes métriques, b) abréviation métrique de la bande de fréquences : B.m; 4) Appellation et abréviation désuètes et déconseillées : très hautes fréquences, THF. 5, record 2, French, - onde%20m%C3%A9trique
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Dans certains milieux opérationnels, il faudra tolérer l'abréviation américaine «VHF». 5, record 2, French, - onde%20m%C3%A9trique
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 3 OBS
onde métrique : terme habituellement utilisé au pluriel. 6, record 2, French, - onde%20m%C3%A9trique
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 4 OBS
très haute fréquence; VHF : terme et abréviation normalisés par le Comité sur le Glossaire à l'intention des pilotes et du personnel des services de la circulation aérienne et uniformisés par l'Organisation de l'aviation civile internationale (OACI); par le Comité d'uniformisation de la terminologie aéronautique (CUTA) - Opérations aériennes et par le Groupe de travail de la terminologie de RADARSAT-2 (GTTR). 7, record 2, French, - onde%20m%C3%A9trique
Record 2, Key term(s)
- ondes métriques
- Bm
- Om
- fm
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Teledetección
- Ondas radioeléctricas
- Guía radárica, radioguía y radiogoniometría
Record 2, Main entry term, Spanish
- muy alta frecuencia
1, record 2, Spanish, muy%20alta%20frecuencia
correct, feminine noun, Mexico, officially approved
Record 2, Abbreviations, Spanish
- VHF 2, record 2, Spanish, VHF
correct, officially approved
Record 2, Synonyms, Spanish
- ondas métricas 3, record 2, Spanish, ondas%20m%C3%A9tricas
correct, feminine noun, plural
- frecuencia muy alta 4, record 2, Spanish, frecuencia%20muy%20alta
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Frecuencia u onda en la banda de 30 a 300 GHz, [o] entre 1 y 10 m. 3, record 2, Spanish, - muy%20alta%20frecuencia
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
muy alta frecuencia; VHF: término y abreviatura aceptados oficialmente por la Organización de Aviación Civil Internacional (OACI). 5, record 2, Spanish, - muy%20alta%20frecuencia
Record 3 - internal organization data 2012-10-19
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Remote Sensing
- Radio Waves
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- ultra high frequency
1, record 3, English, ultra%20high%20frequency
correct, United States, officially approved
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
- UHF 1, record 3, English, UHF
correct, United States, officially approved
Record 3, Synonyms, English
- ultrahigh frequency 2, record 3, English, ultrahigh%20frequency
correct, standardized
- UHF 3, record 3, English, UHF
correct, standardized, officially approved
- UHF 3, record 3, English, UHF
- decimetric wave 4, record 3, English, decimetric%20wave
correct
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
In the communication spectrum of frequencies or wavelengths, that portion which lies between 300 and 3000 megahertz (MHz) or between 1 and 10 decimetres (dm). 5, record 3, English, - ultra%20high%20frequency
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Designations are classed as follows-1. ITU band designator : 9; 2. American designator and name : UHF-ultra high frequency; 3. Metric subdivision : decimetric waves. 5, record 3, English, - ultra%20high%20frequency
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 OBS
In air mobile communications, UHF includes the frequency band from 235 MHz and above, which represents a significant overlap into the VHF band. 5, record 3, English, - ultra%20high%20frequency
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 3 OBS
decimetric wave: term usually used in the plural. 6, record 3, English, - ultra%20high%20frequency
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 4 OBS
ultra high frequency; UHF : term officially approved by the RDARASAT-2 Terminology Approval Group (RTAG). 6, record 3, English, - ultra%20high%20frequency
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 5 OBS
ultrahigh frequency; UHF : term and abbreviation standardized by the Glossary for Pilots and Air Traffic Services Personnel Committee. 7, record 3, English, - ultra%20high%20frequency
Record 3, Key term(s)
- decimetric waves
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Télédétection
- Ondes radioélectriques
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- onde décimétrique
1, record 3, French, onde%20d%C3%A9cim%C3%A9trique
correct, feminine noun, officially approved
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
- O.dm 2, record 3, French, O%2Edm
correct, feminine noun, officially approved
Record 3, Synonyms, French
- fréquence décimétrique 1, record 3, French, fr%C3%A9quence%20d%C3%A9cim%C3%A9trique
correct, feminine noun
- bande décimétrique 1, record 3, French, bande%20d%C3%A9cim%C3%A9trique
correct, feminine noun
- B.dm 2, record 3, French, B%2Edm
correct, feminine noun
- B.dm 2, record 3, French, B%2Edm
- ultra-haute fréquence 3, record 3, French, ultra%2Dhaute%20fr%C3%A9quence
avoid, see observation, feminine noun, standardized
- UHF 4, record 3, French, UHF
see observation, feminine noun, Canada, standardized
- UHF 4, record 3, French, UHF
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Dans le spectre des rayonnements radioélectriques, les fréquences ou longueurs d'ondes qui occupent la bande située entre 300 et 3000 mégahertz (MHz) ou entre 1 et 10 décimètres (dm). 5, record 3, French, - onde%20d%C3%A9cim%C3%A9trique
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Les désignations, dans les divers systèmes de classement, sont les suivantes - 1) Désignation de l'UIT : 9; 1) Désignation américaine : UHF; 3) Nomenclature adoptée pour la langue française - a) subdivision métrique : ondes décimétriques, b) abréviation métrique de la bande de fréquences : B.dm; 4) Appellation désuète et déconseillée : ultra hautes fréquences. 5, record 3, French, - onde%20d%C3%A9cim%C3%A9trique
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Dans certains milieux opérationnels, il faudra tolérer l'abréviation américaine «UHF», mais le calque de l'américain «ultra-haute fréquence» est déconseillé. 5, record 3, French, - onde%20d%C3%A9cim%C3%A9trique
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 3 OBS
Dans le service mobile aéronautique, on qualifie de «UHF» un certain nombre de voies radioélectriques qui occupent la partie supérieure de la bande métrique. 5, record 3, French, - onde%20d%C3%A9cim%C3%A9trique
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 4 OBS
onde décimétrique; ultra-haute fréquence : termes habituellement utilisés au pluriel. 6, record 3, French, - onde%20d%C3%A9cim%C3%A9trique
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 5 OBS
onde décimétrique; O.dm : terme et abréviation uniformisés par le Groupe de travail de la terminologie de RADARSAT-2 (GTTR). 6, record 3, French, - onde%20d%C3%A9cim%C3%A9trique
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 6 OBS
ultra-haute fréquence; UHF : terme et abréviation normalisés par le Comité sur le Glossaire à l'intention des pilotes et du personnel des services de la circulation aérienne. 7, record 3, French, - onde%20d%C3%A9cim%C3%A9trique
Record 3, Key term(s)
- ondes décimétriques
- ultra-hautes fréquences
- Odm
- fdm
- Bdm
- ultrahautes fréquences
- ultrahaute fréquence
- ultra hautes fréquences
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Teledetección
- Ondas radioeléctricas
Record 3, Main entry term, Spanish
- onda decimétrica
1, record 3, Spanish, onda%20decim%C3%A9trica
correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 3, Synonyms, Spanish
- ultra alta frecuencia 1, record 3, Spanish, ultra%20alta%20frecuencia
correct, feminine noun, Mexico
- UHF 1, record 3, Spanish, UHF
Mexico
- frecuencia ultraalta 2, record 3, Spanish, frecuencia%20ultraalta
feminine noun
- frecuencia ultra-alta 2, record 3, Spanish, frecuencia%20ultra%2Dalta
feminine noun
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Frecuencia comprendida en la gama de 300 à 3000 MHz (ondas decimétricas). 1, record 3, Spanish, - onda%20decim%C3%A9trica
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Banda 9. 1, record 3, Spanish, - onda%20decim%C3%A9trica
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 OBS
onda decimétrica: término utilizado generalmente en el plural. 3, record 3, Spanish, - onda%20decim%C3%A9trica
Record 3, Key term(s)
- ondas decimétricas
Record 4 - internal organization data 2012-10-19
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Remote Sensing
- Radio Waves
- Air Traffic Control
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- very low frequency
1, record 4, English, very%20low%20frequency
correct, standardized, officially approved
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
- VLF 1, record 4, English, VLF
correct, standardized, officially approved
Record 4, Synonyms, English
- myriametric waves 2, record 4, English, myriametric%20waves
correct
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
In the communication spectrum of frequencies or wavelengths, that portion which lies between 3 and 30 kilohertz (kHz) or between 10 and 100 kilometres. 3, record 4, English, - very%20low%20frequency
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Designations are classed as follows-1. ITU band designator : 4; 2. American designator and name : VLF-very low frequency; 3. Metric subdivision : myriametric waves. 3, record 4, English, - very%20low%20frequency
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 2 OBS
myriametric wave: term usually used in the plural. 4, record 4, English, - very%20low%20frequency
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 3 OBS
very low frequency; VLF: term and abbreviation standardized by the Glossary for Pilots and Air Traffic Services Personnel Committee and officially approved by the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) and by the RADARSAT-2 Terminology Approval Group (RTAG). 5, record 4, English, - very%20low%20frequency
Record 4, Key term(s)
- myriametric waves
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Télédétection
- Ondes radioélectriques
- Circulation et trafic aériens
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- onde myriamétrique
1, record 4, French, onde%20myriam%C3%A9trique
correct, feminine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
- O.Mam 2, record 4, French, O%2EMam
correct, feminine noun
Record 4, Synonyms, French
- très basse fréquence 3, record 4, French, tr%C3%A8s%20basse%20fr%C3%A9quence
correct, feminine noun, standardized, officially approved
- VLF 4, record 4, French, VLF
correct, feminine noun, Canada, standardized, officially approved
- TBF 2, record 4, French, TBF
avoid, see observation, feminine noun
- VLF 4, record 4, French, VLF
- fréquence myriamétrique 1, record 4, French, fr%C3%A9quence%20myriam%C3%A9trique
correct, feminine noun
- f.Mam 2, record 4, French, f%2EMam
correct, feminine noun
- f.Mam 2, record 4, French, f%2EMam
- bande myriamétrique 1, record 4, French, bande%20myriam%C3%A9trique
correct, feminine noun
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Dans le spectre des rayonnements radioélectriques, les fréquences ou longueurs d'ondes qui occupent la bande située entre 3 et 30 kilohertz (kHz) ou entre 10 et 100 kilomètres. 5, record 4, French, - onde%20myriam%C3%A9trique
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Les désignations, dans les divers systèmes de classement, sont les suivantes - 1) Désignation de l'UIT : 4; 2) Désignation américaine : VLF; 3) Nomenclature adoptée pour la langue française - a) subdivision métrique : ondes myriamétriques, b) abréviation métrique de la bande de fréquences : B.Mam; 4) Appellation et abréviation désuètes et déconseillées : très basses fréquences, TBF. 5, record 4, French, - onde%20myriam%C3%A9trique
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Dans certains milieux opérationnels, il faudra tolérer l'abréviation américaine «VLF». 5, record 4, French, - onde%20myriam%C3%A9trique
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 3 OBS
onde myriamétrique : terme habituellement utilisé au pluriel. 6, record 4, French, - onde%20myriam%C3%A9trique
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 4 OBS
très basse fréquence; VLF : terme et abréviation normalisés par le Comité sur le Glossaire à l'intention des pilotes et du personnel des services de la circulation aérienne et uniformisés par l'Organisation de l'aviation civile internationale (OACI) et par le Groupe de travail de la terminologie de RADARSAT-2 (GTTR). 7, record 4, French, - onde%20myriam%C3%A9trique
Record 4, Key term(s)
- ondes myriamétriques
- OMam
- fMam
- BMam
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Teledetección
- Ondas radioeléctricas
- Control de tránsito aéreo
Record 4, Main entry term, Spanish
- muy baja frecuencia
1, record 4, Spanish, muy%20baja%20frecuencia
correct, feminine noun, officially approved
Record 4, Abbreviations, Spanish
- VLF 2, record 4, Spanish, VLF
correct, feminine noun, officially approved
Record 4, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
muy baja frecuencia; VLF: término y abreviatura aceptados oficialmente por la Organización de Aviación Civil Internacional (OACI). 2, record 4, Spanish, - muy%20baja%20frecuencia
Record 5 - internal organization data 2012-09-28
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Radio Waves
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- infra low frequency
1, record 5, English, infra%20low%20frequency
correct, United States
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
- ILF 1, record 5, English, ILF
correct, United States
Record 5, Synonyms, English
- hectokilometric waves 2, record 5, English, hectokilometric%20waves
correct
- voice frequency 3, record 5, English, voice%20frequency
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
In the communication spectrum of frequencies or wavelengths, that portion which lies between 300 and 3000 hertz (Hz) or between 100 and 1000 kilometres. 2, record 5, English, - infra%20low%20frequency
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The above definition was derived from data found in Federal Standard - 1037, Glossary of Telecommunication Terms, Advance Copy, 1980. 2, record 5, English, - infra%20low%20frequency
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 2 OBS
The frequency table in ITT-Reference Data for Radio Engineers, Fifth Edition, 1973, does not give a metric subdivision name for frequencies between 300 and 3000 Hz as it does for other bands. The band designator and name are given as : VF-voice frequency. This designator and name combination is correct per se, but it does not fit into the electromagnetic wave concept conveyed by ILF-infra low frequency. To fill the gap left by the missing metric subdivision name, the term "hectokilometric waves" is proposed. 2, record 5, English, - infra%20low%20frequency
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 3 OBS
infra low frequency; ILF: OFFIC-USA 1, record 5, English, - infra%20low%20frequency
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Ondes radioélectriques
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- ondes hectokilométriques
1, record 5, French, ondes%20hectokilom%C3%A9triques
proposal, feminine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
- O.hkm 1, record 5, French, O%2Ehkm
proposal, feminine noun
Record 5, Synonyms, French
- fréquence hectokilométrique 1, record 5, French, fr%C3%A9quence%20hectokilom%C3%A9trique
proposal, feminine noun
- f.hkm 1, record 5, French, f%2Ehkm
proposal, feminine noun
- f.hkm 1, record 5, French, f%2Ehkm
- bande hectokilométrique 1, record 5, French, bande%20hectokilom%C3%A9trique
proposal, feminine noun
- B.hkm 1, record 5, French, B%2Ehkm
proposal, feminine noun
- B.hkm 1, record 5, French, B%2Ehkm
- ILF 1, record 5, French, ILF
see observation, feminine noun, Canada
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Dans le spectre des rayonnements radioélectriques, les fréquences ou longueurs d'ondes qui occupent la bande située entre 300 et 3 000 hertz (Hz) ou entre 100 et 1 000 kilomètres. La désignation américaine est ILF. 1, record 5, French, - ondes%20hectokilom%C3%A9triques
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Le qualificatif «hectokilométrique» est proposé pour représenter 100 000 mètres (fondé sur le modèle «décimillimétrique» qui représente 1/10 000 mètre). 1, record 5, French, - ondes%20hectokilom%C3%A9triques
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Dans certains milieux opérationnels, il faudra tolérer l'abréviation américaine «ILF», surtout parce qu'il n'existe pas d'équivalent reconnu en France. 1, record 5, French, - ondes%20hectokilom%C3%A9triques
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 2012-09-28
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Radio Waves
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- medium frequency
1, record 6, English, medium%20frequency
correct, United States
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
- MF 1, record 6, English, MF
correct, United States
Record 6, Synonyms, English
- hectometric waves 2, record 6, English, hectometric%20waves
correct, plural
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
In the communication spectrum of frequencies or wavelengths, that portion which lies between 300 and 3000 kilohertz(kHz) or between 1 and 10 hectometres(hm). Designations are classed as follows-1. ITU band designator : 6; 2. American designator and name : MF-medium frequency) ;3. Metric subdivision : hectometric waves). 3, record 6, English, - medium%20frequency
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The above definition was derived from data found in Federal Standard - 1037, Glossary of Telecommunication Terms, Advance Copy, 1980, and ITT - Reference Data for Radio Engineers, Fifth Edition, 1973. 3, record 6, English, - medium%20frequency
Record 6, Key term(s)
- hectometric wave
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Ondes radioélectriques
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- ondes hectométriques
1, record 6, French, ondes%20hectom%C3%A9triques
correct, feminine noun, plural
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
- O.hm 2, record 6, French, O%2Ehm
correct, feminine noun
Record 6, Synonyms, French
- fréquence hectométrique 1, record 6, French, fr%C3%A9quence%20hectom%C3%A9trique
correct, feminine noun
- f.hm 2, record 6, French, f%2Ehm
correct, feminine noun
- f.hm 2, record 6, French, f%2Ehm
- bande hectométrique 1, record 6, French, bande%20hectom%C3%A9trique
correct, feminine noun
- B.hm 2, record 6, French, B%2Ehm
correct, feminine noun
- B.hm 2, record 6, French, B%2Ehm
- ondes moyennes 1, record 6, French, ondes%20moyennes
avoid, feminine noun, plural
- petites ondes 1, record 6, French, petites%20ondes
avoid, feminine noun, plural
- PO 3, record 6, French, PO
avoid, feminine noun
- PO 3, record 6, French, PO
- moyennes fréquences 1, record 6, French, moyennes%20fr%C3%A9quences
avoid, feminine noun, plural
- FL 1, record 6, French, FL
avoid, feminine noun
- MF 1, record 6, French, MF
see observation, feminine noun, Canada
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Dans le spectre des rayonnements radioélectriques, les fréquences ou longueurs d'ondes qui occupent la bande située entre 300 et 3000 kilohertz (kHz) ou entre 1 et 10 hectomètres (hm). Les désignations, dans les divers systèmes de classement, sont les suivantes - 1) Désignation de l'UIT : 6; 2) Désignation américaine : MF; 3) Nomenclature adoptée pour la langue française - a) subdivision métrique : ondes hectométriques, b) abréviation métrique de la bande de fréquences : B.hm; 4) Appellations et abréviations désuètes et déconseillées : ondes moyennes, petites ondes, moyennes fréquences, PO, FL. 3, record 6, French, - ondes%20hectom%C3%A9triques
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
La définition ci-dessus est basée sur les données obtenues d'un tableau publié dans le journal officiel de la République française, livraison du 24 juin 1982. 3, record 6, French, - ondes%20hectom%C3%A9triques
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Dans certains milieux opérationnels, il faudra tolérer l'abréviation américaine "MF". D'autre part, il faut se rappeler que l'abréviation "MF" signifie également "modulation de fréquence" au Canada et "moyenne fréquence" (synonyme vieilli de "fréquence intermédiaire"). 3, record 6, French, - ondes%20hectom%C3%A9triques
Record 6, Key term(s)
- onde hectométrique
- onde moyenne
- petite onde
- moyenne fréquence
- Bhm
- Ohm
- fhm
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 2012-09-21
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Remote Sensing
- Radio Waves
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- low frequency
1, record 7, English, low%20frequency
correct, United States, standardized, officially approved
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
- LF 1, record 7, English, LF
correct, United States, standardized, officially approved
Record 7, Synonyms, English
- kilometric wave 2, record 7, English, kilometric%20wave
correct
- long wave 3, record 7, English, long%20wave
correct, less frequent
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 DEF
In the communication spectrum of frequencies or wavelengths, that portion which lies between 30 and 300 kilohertz (kHz) or between 1 and 10 kilometres (km). 4, record 7, English, - low%20frequency
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Designations are classed as follows-1. ITU band designator and name : LF-low frequency; 3. Metric subdivision : kilometric waves. 4, record 7, English, - low%20frequency
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Dictionaries vary in their definition of "long wave." For some, it is synonymous with "low frequency (LF)," for others, it refers to all wavelengths greater than 1000 metres, and finally one source claims that it refers to all frequencies below the standard broadcast band, e.g. 535 kHz. 4, record 7, English, - low%20frequency
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 3 OBS
kilometric wave: term usually used in the plural. 5, record 7, English, - low%20frequency
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 4 OBS
low frequency; LF: term and abbreviation standardized by the Glossary for Pilots and Air Traffic Services Personnel Committee and officially approved by the RADARSAT-2 Terminology Approval Group (RTAG). 6, record 7, English, - low%20frequency
Record 7, Key term(s)
- kilometric waves
- long waves
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Télédétection
- Ondes radioélectriques
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- onde kilométrique
1, record 7, French, onde%20kilom%C3%A9trique
correct, feminine noun, officially approved
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
- O.km 2, record 7, French, O%2Ekm
correct, feminine noun, officially approved
Record 7, Synonyms, French
- fréquence kilométrique 1, record 7, French, fr%C3%A9quence%20kilom%C3%A9trique
correct, feminine noun
- f.km 2, record 7, French, f%2Ekm
correct, feminine noun
- f.km 2, record 7, French, f%2Ekm
- bande kilométrique 1, record 7, French, bande%20kilom%C3%A9trique
correct, feminine noun
- B.km 2, record 7, French, B%2Ekm
correct, feminine noun
- B.km 2, record 7, French, B%2Ekm
- onde longue 1, record 7, French, onde%20longue
avoid, feminine noun
- grande onde 1, record 7, French, grande%20onde
avoid, feminine noun
- basse fréquence 3, record 7, French, basse%20fr%C3%A9quence
feminine noun, standardized
- BF 2, record 7, French, BF
avoid, feminine noun
- BF 2, record 7, French, BF
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Dans le spectre des rayonnements radioélectriques, fréquence ou longueur d'onde qui occupe la bande située entre 30 et 300 kilohertz (kHz) ou entre 1 et 10 kilomètres. 4, record 7, French, - onde%20kilom%C3%A9trique
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Les désignations, dans les divers systèmes de classement, sont les suivantes - 1) Désignation de l'UIT : 5; 2) Désignation américaine : LF; 3) Nomenclature adoptée pour la langue française - a) subdivision métrique : ondes kilométriques, b) abréviation métrique de la bande de fréquences : B.km; 4) Appellations et abréviation désuètes et déconseillées : ondes longues, grandes ondes, basses fréquences, BF. 4, record 7, French, - onde%20kilom%C3%A9trique
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Dans certains milieux opérationnels, il faudra tolérer l'abréviation américaine «LF», mais «basses fréquences» et «BF» sont des expressions déconseillées car elles correspondent aux termes anglais «audio frequency (AF)» et «low frequency (LF)», c'est-à-dire deux notions différentes. 4, record 7, French, - onde%20kilom%C3%A9trique
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 3 OBS
onde kilométrique; onde longue; grande onde; basse fréquence : termes habituellement utilisés au pluriel. 5, record 7, French, - onde%20kilom%C3%A9trique
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 4 OBS
onde kilométrique; O.km : terme et abréviation uniformisés par le Groupe de travail de la terminologie de RADARSAT-2 (GTTR). 5, record 7, French, - onde%20kilom%C3%A9trique
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 5 OBS
basse fréquence; LF : terme et abréviation normalisés par le Comité sur le Glossaire à l'intention des pilotes et du personnel des services de la circulation aérienne. 6, record 7, French, - onde%20kilom%C3%A9trique
Record 7, Key term(s)
- ondes kilométriques
- ondes longues
- grandes ondes
- basses fréquences
- Bkm
- Okm
- fkm
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Teledetección
- Ondas radioeléctricas
Record 7, Main entry term, Spanish
- frecuencia baja
1, record 7, Spanish, frecuencia%20baja
correct, feminine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 7, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Radiofrecuencia comprendida entre los 30 y los 300 kilohertz. Corresponde a longitudes de onda entre 104 y 103 m. Se designa como LF. 1, record 7, Spanish, - frecuencia%20baja
Record 8 - internal organization data 2012-09-04
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- Radio Waves
- Radio Transmission and Reception
- Air Traffic Control
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- super high frequency
1, record 8, English, super%20high%20frequency
correct, standardized, officially approved
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
- SHF 1, record 8, English, SHF
correct, standardized, officially approved
Record 8, Synonyms, English
- centimetric wave 2, record 8, English, centimetric%20wave
correct
- superhigh frequency 3, record 8, English, superhigh%20frequency
correct
Record 8, Textual support, English
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 DEF
In the communication spectrum of frequencies or wavelengths, that portion which lies between 3 and 30 gigahertz (GHz) or between 1 and 10 centimetres (cm). 4, record 8, English, - super%20high%20frequency
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Designations are classed as follows-1. ITU band designator : 10; 2. American designator and name : SHF-super high frequency; 3. Metric subdivision : centimetric waves. 4, record 8, English, - super%20high%20frequency
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 2 OBS
The above definition was derived from data found in Federal Standard - 1037, Glossary of Telecommunication Terms, Advance Copy, 1980, and ITT - Reference Data for Radio Engineers, Fifth Edition, 1973. 4, record 8, English, - super%20high%20frequency
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 3 OBS
super high frequency; SHF: term and abbreviation standardized by the Glossary for Pilots and Air Traffic Services Personnel Committee and officially approved by the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO). 5, record 8, English, - super%20high%20frequency
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 4 OBS
centimetric wave: term normally used in the plural. 6, record 8, English, - super%20high%20frequency
Record 8, Key term(s)
- centimetric waves
- super-high frequency
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Ondes radioélectriques
- Émission et réception radio
- Circulation et trafic aériens
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- onde centimétrique
1, record 8, French, onde%20centim%C3%A9trique
correct, feminine noun
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
- O.cm 2, record 8, French, O%2Ecm
correct, feminine noun
Record 8, Synonyms, French
- fréquence supérieure 3, record 8, French, fr%C3%A9quence%20sup%C3%A9rieure
correct, feminine noun, standardized, officially approved
- SHF 4, record 8, French, SHF
see observation, feminine noun, Canada, standardized, officially approved
- SHF 4, record 8, French, SHF
- fréquence centimétrique 1, record 8, French, fr%C3%A9quence%20centim%C3%A9trique
correct, feminine noun
- B.cm 2, record 8, French, B%2Ecm
correct, feminine noun
- B.cm 2, record 8, French, B%2Ecm
- bande centimétrique 1, record 8, French, bande%20centim%C3%A9trique
correct, feminine noun
- supra haute fréquence 5, record 8, French, supra%20haute%20fr%C3%A9quence
correct, feminine noun
- superhaute fréquence 6, record 8, French, superhaute%20fr%C3%A9quence
avoid, see observation, feminine noun
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Dans le spectre des rayonnements radioélectriques, les fréquences ou longueurs d'ondes qui occupent la bande située entre 3 et 30 gigahertz (GHz) ou entre 1 et 10 centimètres (cm). 7, record 8, French, - onde%20centim%C3%A9trique
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Les désignations, dans les divers systèmes de classement, sont les suivantes - 1) Désignation de l'UIT : 10; 2) Désignation américaine : SHF; 3) Nomenclature adoptée pour la langue française - a) subdivision métrique : ondes centimétriques, b) abréviation métrique de la bande de fréquences : B.cm. 7, record 8, French, - onde%20centim%C3%A9trique
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 2 OBS
La définition ci-dessus est basée sur les données obtenues d'un tableau publié dans le journal officiel de la République française, livraison du 24 juin 1982. 7, record 8, French, - onde%20centim%C3%A9trique
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 3 OBS
Dans certains milieux opérationnels, il faudra tolérer l'abréviation américaine «SHF», mais le calque de l'américain «super-haute fréquence» est déconseillé. 7, record 8, French, - onde%20centim%C3%A9trique
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 4 OBS
fréquence supérieure; SHF : terme et abréviation normalisés par le Comité sur le Glossaire à l'intention des pilotes et du personnel des services de la circulation aérienne et uniformisés par l'Organisation de l'aviation civile internationale (OACI). 8, record 8, French, - onde%20centim%C3%A9trique
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 5 OBS
onde centrimétrique : terme habituellement utilisé au pluriel. 9, record 8, French, - onde%20centim%C3%A9trique
Record 8, Key term(s)
- ondes centimétriques
- Bcm
- Ocm
- fcm
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Ondas radioeléctricas
- Radiotransmisión y radiorrecepción
- Control de tránsito aéreo
Record 8, Main entry term, Spanish
- frecuencia supraalta
1, record 8, Spanish, frecuencia%20supraalta
correct, feminine noun, officially approved
Record 8, Abbreviations, Spanish
- SHF 2, record 8, Spanish, SHF
correct, feminine noun, officially approved
Record 8, Synonyms, Spanish
- onda centimétrica 3, record 8, Spanish, onda%20centim%C3%A9trica
correct, feminine noun
- super alta frecuencia 3, record 8, Spanish, super%20alta%20frecuencia
feminine noun, Mexico
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Frecuencia u onda comprendida en la banda de 3 a 30 GHz, o [...] entre 1 y 10 cm. 3, record 8, Spanish, - frecuencia%20supraalta
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 OBS
frecuencia supraalta; SHF: término y abreviatura aceptados oficialmente por la Organización de Aviación Civil Internacional (OACI). 4, record 8, Spanish, - frecuencia%20supraalta
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 2 OBS
onda centimétrica: término generalmente utilizado en plural. 4, record 8, Spanish, - frecuencia%20supraalta
Record 9 - internal organization data 2012-08-13
Record 9, English
Record 9, Subject field(s)
- Remote Sensing
- Telecommunications
- Radio Waves
Record 9, Main entry term, English
- high frequency
1, record 9, English, high%20frequency
correct, standardized, officially approved
Record 9, Abbreviations, English
- HF 2, record 9, English, HF
correct, standardized, officially approved
Record 9, Synonyms, English
- decametric wave 3, record 9, English, decametric%20wave
correct
- shortwave 4, record 9, English, shortwave
avoid
- SW 5, record 9, English, SW
avoid
- SW 5, record 9, English, SW
Record 9, Textual support, English
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The frequency band between 3 and 30 MHz. 6, record 9, English, - high%20frequency
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 OBS
In the communication spectrum of frequencies or wavelengths, that portion which lies between 3 and 30 megahertz (MHz) or between 1 and 10 decametres (dam). 7, record 9, English, - high%20frequency
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Designations are classed as follows-1. ITU band designator : 7; 2. American designator and name : HF-high frequency; 3. Metric subdivision : decametric waves. 7, record 9, English, - high%20frequency
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 3 OBS
decametric wave: term usually used in the plural. 8, record 9, English, - high%20frequency
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 4 OBS
high frequency; HF: term, abbreviation and definition standardized by the Glossary for Pilots and Air Traffic Services Personnel Committee; term and abbreviaton officially approved by the RADARSAT-2 Terminology Approval Group (RTAG), by the Department of National Defence and the Canadian Forces and by the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO). 9, record 9, English, - high%20frequency
Record 9, Key term(s)
- decametric waves
- short wave
Record 9, French
Record 9, Domaine(s)
- Télédétection
- Télécommunications
- Ondes radioélectriques
Record 9, Main entry term, French
- onde décamétrique
1, record 9, French, onde%20d%C3%A9cam%C3%A9trique
correct, feminine noun, officially approved
Record 9, Abbreviations, French
Record 9, Synonyms, French
- f.dam 1, record 9, French, f%2Edam
correct, feminine noun
- fréquence décamétrique 1, record 9, French, fr%C3%A9quence%20d%C3%A9cam%C3%A9trique
correct, feminine noun
- HF 2, record 9, French, HF
correct, feminine noun, officially approved
- HF 2, record 9, French, HF
- O.dam 1, record 9, French, O%2Edam
correct, feminine noun, officially approved
- bande décamétrique 1, record 9, French, bande%20d%C3%A9cam%C3%A9trique
correct, feminine noun
- B.dam 1, record 9, French, B%2Edam
correct, feminine noun
- haute fréquence 3, record 9, French, haute%20fr%C3%A9quence
correct, feminine noun, obsolete, standardized, officially approved
- HF 4, record 9, French, HF
correct, feminine noun, obsolete, standardized, officially approved
- HF 4, record 9, French, HF
Record 9, Textual support, French
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Dans le spectre des rayonnements radioélectriques, les fréquences ou longueurs d'ondes qui occupent la bande située entre 3 et 30 mégahertz (MHz) ou entre 1 et 10 décamètres (dam). 5, record 9, French, - onde%20d%C3%A9cam%C3%A9trique
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Les désignations, dans les divers systèmes de classement, sont les suivantes - 1) Désignation de l'UIT : 7; 2) Désignation américaine : HF; 3) Nomenclature adoptée pour la langue française - a) subdivision métrique : ondes décamétriques, b) abréviation métrique de la bande de fréquences : B.dam; 4) Appellations et abréviation désuètes et déconseillées : ondes courtes, hautes fréquences, OC. 5, record 9, French, - onde%20d%C3%A9cam%C3%A9trique
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Le terme «haute fréquence» et l'abréviation «HF» sont ambiguës et doivent être évitées si possible, car ce sont les équivalents désuets des termes anglais «radio frequency (RF)» et «high frequency (HF)», c'est-à-dire deux notions différentes. 5, record 9, French, - onde%20d%C3%A9cam%C3%A9trique
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 3 OBS
Les ondes courtes s'étendent sur une gamme plus grande que les ondes décamétriques. 5, record 9, French, - onde%20d%C3%A9cam%C3%A9trique
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 4 OBS
onde décamétrique : terme habituellement utilisé au pluriel. 6, record 9, French, - onde%20d%C3%A9cam%C3%A9trique
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 5 OBS
haute fréquence; HF : terme et abréviation normalisés par le Comité sur le Glossaire à l'intention des pilotes et du personnel des services de la circulation aérienne et uniformisés par le ministère de la Défense nationale et les Forces canadiennes, par le Comité de terminologie française du Conseil de doctrine et de tactique de l'Armée de terre, par l'Organisation de l'aviation civile internationale (OACI), par le Comité d'uniformisation de la terminologie aéronautique (CUTA) - Opérations aériennes et par le Groupe de travail de la terminologie de RADARSAT-2 (GTTR). 7, record 9, French, - onde%20d%C3%A9cam%C3%A9trique
Record 9, Key term(s)
- ondes décamétriques
- Bdam
- Odam
- fdam
Record 9, Spanish
Record 9, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Teledetección
- Telecomunicaciones
- Ondas radioeléctricas
Record 9, Main entry term, Spanish
- alta frecuencia
1, record 9, Spanish, alta%20frecuencia
correct, feminine noun, officially approved
Record 9, Abbreviations, Spanish
- HF 2, record 9, Spanish, HF
correct, feminine noun, officially approved
Record 9, Synonyms, Spanish
- frecuencia alta 3, record 9, Spanish, frecuencia%20alta
correct, feminine noun
- HF 4, record 9, Spanish, HF
Record 9, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Radiofrecuencia comprendida entre los 3 y los 30 megahertz. Corresponde a longitudes de onda entre 10² y 10m. Se designa como HF. 3, record 9, Spanish, - alta%20frecuencia
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 OBS
alta frecuencia; HF: término y abreviatura aceptados oficialmente por la Organización de Aviación Civil Internacional (OACI). 5, record 9, Spanish, - alta%20frecuencia
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