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MNPS [3 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2013-11-15
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Aircraft Piloting and Navigation
- Air Traffic Control
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- minimum navigation performance specifications airspace
1, record 1, English, minimum%20navigation%20performance%20specifications%20airspace
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
- MNPSA 1, record 1, English, MNPSA
correct
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A designated airspace in which minimum navigation performance specifications(MNPS) procedures are applied between MNPS certified and equipped aircraft. 2, record 1, English, - minimum%20navigation%20performance%20specifications%20airspace
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Pilotage et navigation aérienne
- Circulation et trafic aériens
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- espace aérien à spécifications de performances minimales de navigation
1, record 1, French, espace%20a%C3%A9rien%20%C3%A0%20sp%C3%A9cifications%20de%20performances%20minimales%20de%20navigation
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
- MNPSA 1, record 1, French, MNPSA
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2012-08-21
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Aircraft Piloting and Navigation
- Air Traffic Control
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- required navigation performance capability airspace
1, record 2, English, required%20navigation%20performance%20capability%20airspace
correct, standardized
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- RNPC airspace 1, record 2, English, RNPC%20airspace
correct, standardized
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
As geographically delineated in the Designated Airspace Handbook (DAH), controlled airspace within the Canadian domestic airspace (CDA) designated for area navigation (RNAV) operations. 1, record 2, English, - required%20navigation%20performance%20capability%20airspace
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Only aircraft certified as meeting the required navigation performance capability(RNPC) are permitted to operate on published, high level fixed RNAV [area navigation] routes or receive improved ATC [air traffic control] separation minimums based on RNPC [required navigation performance capability]. Certification is dependent upon crew training and navigation equipment that permits position determination within ± 4 NM [nautical miles]. Aircraft certified for Canadian minimum navigation performance specifications(CMNPS) and North Atlantic minimum navigation performance specifications(NAT MNPS) operations are deemed to be RNPC certified. 1, record 2, English, - required%20navigation%20performance%20capability%20airspace
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
required navigation performance capability airspace; RNPC airspace: terms and definition standardized by the Glossary for Pilots and Air Traffic Services Personnel Committee. 2, record 2, English, - required%20navigation%20performance%20capability%20airspace
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Pilotage et navigation aérienne
- Circulation et trafic aériens
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- espace aérien de performances minimales de navigation requises
1, record 2, French, espace%20a%C3%A9rien%20de%20performances%20minimales%20de%20navigation%20requises
correct, masculine noun, standardized
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- espace aérien RNPC 1, record 2, French, espace%20a%C3%A9rien%20RNPC
correct, masculine noun, standardized
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Espace aérien contrôlé (représenté géographiquement dans le Manuel des espaces aériens désignés (DAH)) à l'intérieur de l'espace aérien intérieur canadien (CDA) désigné pour les opérations de navigation de surface (RNAV). 1, record 2, French, - espace%20a%C3%A9rien%20de%20performances%20minimales%20de%20navigation%20requises
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Seuls les aéronefs certifiés comme possédant les performances minimales de navigation requises (RNPC) sont autorisés à évoluer sur des routes RNAV fixes de l'espace aérien supérieur (HLA) publiées ou à recevoir de l'ATC [contrôle de la circulation aérienne] des minimums d'espacement plus serrés fondés sur les RNPC [performances minimales de navigation requises]. La certification est en fonction de la formation de l'équipage et de l'équipement de navigation permettant d'établir la position avec une exactitude de ± 4 NM [milles marins]. Les aéronefs certifiés pour les spécifications canadiennes de performances minimales de navigation (CMNPS) et les spécifications de performances minimales de navigation des routes de l'Atlantique Nord (NAT MNPS) sont réputés être certifiés pour les RNPC. 1, record 2, French, - espace%20a%C3%A9rien%20de%20performances%20minimales%20de%20navigation%20requises
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
espace aérien de performances minimales de navigation requises; espace aérien RNPC : termes 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 2, French, - espace%20a%C3%A9rien%20de%20performances%20minimales%20de%20navigation%20requises
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2012-08-16
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Air Traffic Control
- Aircraft Piloting and Navigation
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- minimum navigation performance specifications
1, record 3, English, minimum%20navigation%20performance%20specifications
correct, plural, standardized, officially approved
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
- MNPS 1, record 3, English, MNPS
correct, plural, standardized, officially approved
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
An expression used to designate specifications relating to the navigation performance capability of aircraft operating in specified portions of the airspace. 2, record 3, English, - minimum%20navigation%20performance%20specifications
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
minimum navigation performance specifications; MNPS : term, abbreviation and definition standardized by the Glossary for Pilots and Air Traffic Services Personnel Committee; term and abbreviation officially approved by the International Civil Aviation Organization(ICAO). 3, record 3, English, - minimum%20navigation%20performance%20specifications
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Circulation et trafic aériens
- Pilotage et navigation aérienne
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- spécifications de performances minimales de navigation
1, record 3, French, sp%C3%A9cifications%20de%20performances%20minimales%20de%20navigation
correct, feminine noun, plural, standardized, officially approved
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
- MNPS 1, record 3, French, MNPS
correct, feminine noun, plural, standardized, officially approved
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Expression employée pour désigner les spécifications relatives à la capacité de performance de navigation d'aéronefs évoluant dans des parties désignées de l'espace aérien. 2, record 3, French, - sp%C3%A9cifications%20de%20performances%20minimales%20de%20navigation
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
spécifications de performances minimales de navigation; MNPS : 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; terme et abréviation uniformisés par l'Organisation de l'aviation civile internationale (OACI). 3, record 3, French, - sp%C3%A9cifications%20de%20performances%20minimales%20de%20navigation
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Control de tránsito aéreo
- Pilotaje y navegación aérea
Record 3, Main entry term, Spanish
- especificaciones de performance mínima de navegación
1, record 3, Spanish, especificaciones%20de%20performance%20m%C3%ADnima%20de%20navegaci%C3%B3n
correct, feminine noun, plural, officially approved
Record 3, Abbreviations, Spanish
- MNPS 1, record 3, Spanish, MNPS
correct, feminine noun, plural, officially approved
Record 3, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
especificaciones de performance mínima de navegación; MNPS: término y abreviatura aceptados oficialmente por la Organización de Aviación Civil Internacional (OACI). 2, record 3, Spanish, - especificaciones%20de%20performance%20m%C3%ADnima%20de%20navegaci%C3%B3n
Record 3, Key term(s)
- especificación de performance mínima de navegación
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