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MOBILE COMMUNICATIONS SATELLITE [9 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2023-12-29
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Various Proper Names
- Satellite Telecommunications
- Telecommunications Transmission
- Telecommunications Facilities
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- MSAT-1
1, record 1, English, MSAT%2D1
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
MSAT-1... was launched on 20 April 1996.... MSAT-1 is capable of providing voice and data communications to small mobile terminals on land or on board ships and aircraft. The satellite uses highly efficient narrow-bandwidth voice and data transmissions technologies. 2, record 1, English, - MSAT%2D1
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
In November 2010, the satellite SkyTerra-1 assumed MSAT-1’s duties and MSAT-1 was decommissioned. However, MSAT-1 remains fully operational to provide redundancy in the event that SkyTerra-1 becomes disabled. 3, record 1, English, - MSAT%2D1
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Appellations diverses
- Télécommunications par satellite
- Transmission (Télécommunications)
- Installations de télécommunications
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- MSAT-1
1, record 1, French, MSAT%2D1
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Les satellites stationnaires de télécommunications du service mobile MSAT-1 et MSAT-2 offrent des services de communication téléphonique mobiles par satellite et des services d'accès aux données en Amérique du Nord depuis [1996]. 2, record 1, French, - MSAT%2D1
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
En novembre 2010, le satellite SkyTerra-1 a remplacé MSAT-1 et MSAT-1 a été mis hors service. Cependant, MSAT-1 reste pleinement opérationnel et peut assumer les fonctions de SkyTerra-1 en cas de défaillance de ce dernier. 3, record 1, French, - MSAT%2D1
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Denominaciones varias
- Telecomunicaciones por satélite
- Transmisión (Telecomunicaciones)
- Instalaciones de telecomunicaciones
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- MSAT
1, record 1, Spanish, MSAT
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
MSAT. Desarrollado por TMI [Telesat Mobile Incorporated]. Es uno de los sistemas de satélites comerciales más poderosos del mundo, comprende servicios de telefonía móvil y fija, fax, datos y 'radio dispatch' a través de toda Norteamérica, Centroamérica, México y más de 400 km de aguas costeras, Islas Hawai y el Caribe. 1, record 1, Spanish, - MSAT
Record 2 - internal organization data 2015-08-27
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Satellite Telecommunications
- Modernization of Military Equipment
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- satellite communications on-the-move
1, record 2, English, satellite%20communications%20on%2Dthe%2Dmove
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
- SOTM 1, record 2, English, SOTM
correct
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- satcom on-the-move 2, record 2, English, satcom%20on%2Dthe%2Dmove
correct
- SOTM 3, record 2, English, SOTM
correct
- SOTM 3, record 2, English, SOTM
- satellite on-the-move 4, record 2, English, satellite%20on%2Dthe%2Dmove
correct
- SOTM 4, record 2, English, SOTM
correct
- SOTM 4, record 2, English, SOTM
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Satcom on-the-move(SOTM), or satellite communications on-the-move, is a phrase used in the context of mobile satellite technology, specifically relating to military ground vehicles. The basic principle behind satcom on-the-move is that a vehicle equipped with a satellite antenna is able to establish communication with a satellite and maintain that communication while the vehicle is moving. 3, record 2, English, - satellite%20communications%20on%2Dthe%2Dmove
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Télécommunications par satellite
- Modernisation du matériel militaire
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- télécommunication par satellite en mouvement
1, record 2, French, t%C3%A9l%C3%A9communication%20par%20satellite%20en%20mouvement
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
- SOTM 1, record 2, French, SOTM
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2015-07-14
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Telecommunications
- Air Safety
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- aeronautical mobile service
1, record 3, English, aeronautical%20mobile%20service
correct, officially approved
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
- AMS 2, record 3, English, AMS
correct, officially approved
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A mobile service between aeronautical stations and aircraft stations, or between aircraft stations, in which survival craft stations may participate, emergency position-indicating radiobeacon stations may also participate in this service on designated distress and emergency frequencies. 3, record 3, English, - aeronautical%20mobile%20service
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
All ground-based facilities and personnel engaged in air-ground communications and radiotelephony broadcasts such as ATIS [automatic terminal information service] and VOLMET [meteorological information for aircraft in flight](i. e. VHF [very high frequency] and HF [high frequency] transmitting and receiving stations). Implementation of AMSS [aeronautical mobile satellite service], as well as other ATS [air traffic service] air-ground links and other communications subnetworks of the future ATN [aeronautical telecommunications network], will add satellites or satellite transponders and associated ground earth stations. 3, record 3, English, - aeronautical%20mobile%20service
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 OBS
aeronautical mobile service; AMS: term, abbreviation and definition officially approved by the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO). 4, record 3, English, - aeronautical%20mobile%20service
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 3 OBS
Frequencies allocated by Industry Canada to this service may have the identifier (R) or (OR) to indicate which frequency is to be used: on air route (R) or off-route (OR). 5, record 3, English, - aeronautical%20mobile%20service
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Télécommunications
- Sécurité (Transport aérien)
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- service mobile aéronautique
1, record 3, French, service%20mobile%20a%C3%A9ronautique
correct, masculine noun, officially approved
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
- SMA 2, record 3, French, SMA
correct, masculine noun, officially approved
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Service mobile entre stations aéronautiques et stations d'aéronef, ou entre stations d'aéronef, auquel les stations d'engin de sauvetage peuvent également participer, les stations de radiobalise de localisation des sinistres peuvent également participer à ce service sur des fréquences de détresse et d'urgence désignées. 3, record 3, French, - service%20mobile%20a%C3%A9ronautique
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Installations et personnel affectés aux communications air-sol et aux émissions radiotéléphoniques telles qu'ATIS [service automatique de diffusion] et VOLMET [renseignements météorologiques destinés aux aéronefs en vol] (c'est-à-dire les stations d'émission et de réception VHF [très haute fréquence] et HF [fréquence décamétrique]). Avec la mise en œuvre du SMAS [service mobile aéronautique par satellite], ainsi que d'autres liaisons air-sol ATS [service de la circulation aérienne] et divers sous-réseaux de télécommunications du futur réseau ATN, s'ajouteront des satellites ou des répéteurs de satellite ainsi que les stations terriennes au sol connexes. 3, record 3, French, - service%20mobile%20a%C3%A9ronautique
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 OBS
service mobile aéronautique; SMA : terme, abréviation et définition uniformisés par l'Organisation de l'aviation civile internationale (OACI). 4, record 3, French, - service%20mobile%20a%C3%A9ronautique
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 3 OBS
Les fréquences attribuées par Industrie Canada à ce service peuvent avoir l'indicatif (R) ou (OR) accolé à la fréquence pour préciser si cette fréquence doit être utilisée le long des routes aériennes (R) ou en dehors des routes aériennes (OR). 5, record 3, French, - service%20mobile%20a%C3%A9ronautique
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Telecomunicaciones
- Seguridad (Transporte aéreo)
Record 3, Main entry term, Spanish
- servicio móvil aeronáutico
1, record 3, Spanish, servicio%20m%C3%B3vil%20aeron%C3%A1utico
correct, masculine noun, officially approved
Record 3, Abbreviations, Spanish
- SMA 1, record 3, Spanish, SMA
correct, masculine noun, officially approved
Record 3, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Servicio móvil entre estaciones aeronáuticas y estaciones de aeronave, o entre estaciones de aeronave, en el que también pueden participar las estaciones de embarcación o dispositivo de salvamento, también pueden considerarse incluidas en este servicio las estaciones de radiobaliza de localización de siniestros que operen en las frecuencias de socorro y de urgencia designadas. 1, record 3, Spanish, - servicio%20m%C3%B3vil%20aeron%C3%A1utico
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Todas las instalaciones y el personal de tierra empleados para las comunicaciones aeroterrestres y emisiones radiotelefónicas tales como ATIS [servicio automático de información terminal] y VOLMET [información meteorológica para aeronaves en vuelo] (es decir, estaciones VHF [muy alta frecuencia] y HF [alta frecuencia] transmisoras y receptoras). La implantación del SMAS [servicio móvil aeronáutico por satélite], así como de otro enlaces aeroterrestres ATS [servicio de tránsito aéreo] y otras subredes de comunicaciones de la futura ATN [red de telecomunicaciones aeronáuticas], añadirá satélites o transpondedores de satélite y las correspondientes estaciones terrenas de tierra. 1, record 3, Spanish, - servicio%20m%C3%B3vil%20aeron%C3%A1utico
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 OBS
servicio móvil aeronáutico; SMA: término, abreviatura y definición aceptados oficialmente por la Organización de Aviación Civil Internacional (OACI). 2, record 3, Spanish, - servicio%20m%C3%B3vil%20aeron%C3%A1utico
Record 4 - internal organization data 2011-09-23
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Satellite Telecommunications
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- global mobile personal communications system
1, record 4, English, global%20mobile%20personal%20communications%20system
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
- GMPCS 1, record 4, English, GMPCS
correct
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A wireless communications standard designed specifically for satellite mobile communications. 2, record 4, English, - global%20mobile%20personal%20communications%20system
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Télécommunications par satellite
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- système mobile mondial de communications personnelles
1, record 4, French, syst%C3%A8me%20mobile%20mondial%20de%20communications%20personnelles
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
- GMPCS 2, record 4, French, GMPCS
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Système de télécommunications par satellite, utilisant des terminaux terrestres petits. 3, record 4, French, - syst%C3%A8me%20mobile%20mondial%20de%20communications%20personnelles
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Les progrès récents de la technique ont permis de mettre au point un nouveau type de système de télécommunications par satellite, utilisant des terminaux terrestres petits et peu coûteux, que l'on désigne par Système mobile mondial de communications personnelles satellite (GMPCS). 2, record 4, French, - syst%C3%A8me%20mobile%20mondial%20de%20communications%20personnelles
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Telecomunicaciones por satélite
Record 4, Main entry term, Spanish
- sistema móvil mundial de comunicaciones personales
1, record 4, Spanish, sistema%20m%C3%B3vil%20mundial%20de%20comunicaciones%20personales
masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, Spanish
- GMPCS 1, record 4, Spanish, GMPCS
masculine noun
Record 4, Synonyms, Spanish
- servicios globales de comunicaciones móviles personales 1, record 4, Spanish, servicios%20globales%20de%20comunicaciones%20m%C3%B3viles%20personales
masculine noun, plural, Mexico
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Sistema de satélites, geoestacionario o no, fijo o móvil, de banda ancha o de banda estrecha, mundial o regional, que permite prestar servicios de telecomunicación directamente a los usuarios mediante una constelación de satélites. 1, record 4, Spanish, - sistema%20m%C3%B3vil%20mundial%20de%20comunicaciones%20personales
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Constituye la nueva generación de telefonía personal, ofrece conectividad y servicios móviles a escala planetaria de una manera transparente para el usuario. Puede proporcionar servicios de telefax, mensajería, transmisión de datos e incluso telefónicos bidireccionales y multimedio de banda ancha mediante pequeños teléfonos de bolsillo, terminales adaptados a un computador o computadores portátiles. 1, record 4, Spanish, - sistema%20m%C3%B3vil%20mundial%20de%20comunicaciones%20personales
Record 5 - internal organization data 2007-02-11
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Satellite Telecommunications
- Earth-based Stations
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- satellite ground terminal
1, record 5, English, satellite%20ground%20terminal
correct, NATO, officially approved
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
- SGT 1, record 5, English, SGT
correct, NATO, officially approved
Record 5, Synonyms, English
- satellite Earth terminal 2, record 5, English, satellite%20Earth%20terminal
correct
- Earth terminal 3, record 5, English, Earth%20terminal
correct
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
An Earth terminal.... in a satellite link [is] one of the non-orbiting communications stations that receives, processes, and transmits signals between itself and a satellite. Earth terminals may be at mobile, fixed, airborne, and waterborne Earth terminal complexes. 4, record 5, English, - satellite%20ground%20terminal
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Smaller versions of [Earth stations] are usually called Earth terminals, a term sometimes used to include receive-only installations (e.g. TVRO). 5, record 5, English, - satellite%20ground%20terminal
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 2 OBS
satellite ground terminal; SGT: term and abbreviation officially approved by the RADARSAT-2 Terminology Approval Group (RTAG). 6, record 5, English, - satellite%20ground%20terminal
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Télécommunications par satellite
- Stations terriennes
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- terminal terrien de satellite
1, record 5, French, terminal%20terrien%20de%20satellite
correct, masculine noun, NATO, officially approved
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
- SGT 1, record 5, French, SGT
correct, masculine noun, NATO, officially approved
Record 5, Synonyms, French
- terminal terrien 2, record 5, French, terminal%20terrien
masculine noun
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Station de communication au sol qui assure la réception, le traitement et la transmission des signaux satellite au sol. 2, record 5, French, - terminal%20terrien%20de%20satellite
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
terminal terrien de satellite; SGT : terme et abréviation uniformisés par le Groupe de travail de la terminologie de RADARSAT-2 (GTTR). 2, record 5, French, - terminal%20terrien%20de%20satellite
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 2003-03-26
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Spacecraft
- Satellite Telecommunications
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- advanced systems and telecommunications equipment
1, record 6, English, advanced%20systems%20and%20telecommunications%20equipment
correct
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
- ASTE 1, record 6, English, ASTE
correct
Record 6, Synonyms, English
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The ASTE(Advanced Systems and Telecommunications Equipment) Programme consists of a number of technology developments throughout all aspects of telecommunications via satellite. These projects include development of novel payload subassemblies, promotion of personal mobile satellite communications, development of emergency management based communications systems and also development & demonstration of several multimedia telematics applications. 2, record 6, English, - advanced%20systems%20and%20telecommunications%20equipment
Record 6, Key term(s)
- advanced system and telecommunication equipment
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Engins spatiaux
- Télécommunications par satellite
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- systèmes et équipements de télécommunications de technologie avancée
1, record 6, French, syst%C3%A8mes%20et%20%C3%A9quipements%20de%20t%C3%A9l%C3%A9communications%20de%20technologie%20avanc%C3%A9e
masculine noun, plural
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
- ASTE 1, record 6, French, ASTE
masculine noun
Record 6, Synonyms, French
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 CONT
ARTES-5 est connu sous le nom de Programme de systèmes et équipements de télécommunications de technologie avancée (ASTE). L'objectif des activités menées dans le cadre du programme ASTE consiste à développer des technologies destinées à de futurs programmes de télécommunications par satellites et à renforcer la compétitivité de l'industrie sur les marchés commerciaux. Le programme couvre quatre types de missions : services de retransmission de données, services de télédiffusion fixes et mobiles, services mobiles et de navigation; systèmes de télécommunications et matériel commun. 2, record 6, French, - syst%C3%A8mes%20et%20%C3%A9quipements%20de%20t%C3%A9l%C3%A9communications%20de%20technologie%20avanc%C3%A9e
Record 6, Key term(s)
- système et équipement de télécommunications de technologie avancée
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 2002-12-10
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Satellite Telecommunications
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- advanced research in communications using highly inclined orbits for mobile applications and other experiments and demonstrations using European satellite 1, record 7, English, advanced%20research%20in%20communications%20using%20highly%20inclined%20orbits%20for%20mobile%20applications%20and%20other%20experiments%20and%20demonstrations%20using%20European%20satellite
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
- ARCHIMEDES 2, record 7, English, ARCHIMEDES
correct
Record 7, Synonyms, English
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 CONT
... ESA has been studying the Advanced Research in Communications using Highly Inclined orbits for Mobile applications and other Experiments and Demonstrations using European Satellites(ARCHIMEDES) system, consisting of a constellation of four spacecraft operating in non-geostationary orbits(non-GEO) for direct satellite audio broadcast(DAB) and land-mobile(LMSS) applications. This system would be placed in elliptical orbit to enable high elevation angle operation over Europe to reduce shadowing and multipath problems. 1, record 7, English, - advanced%20research%20in%20communications%20using%20highly%20inclined%20orbits%20for%20mobile%20applications%20and%20other%20experiments%20and%20demonstrations%20using%20European%20satellite
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Télécommunications par satellite
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- ARCHIMEDES
1, record 7, French, ARCHIMEDES
masculine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record 8 - internal organization data 2001-04-01
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- Spacecraft
- Telecommunications
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- European land mobile service
1, record 8, English, European%20land%20mobile%20service
correct
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
- EMS 1, record 8, English, EMS
correct
Record 8, Synonyms, English
Record 8, Textual support, English
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 CONT
On 7 August 1996, Ariane's 90th mission is scheduled to launch the Italian satellite Italsat F2. Built by Alenia Spazio for the Italian Space Agency, the satellite will carry, in addition to its primary national Italian paylaods, the EMS(European Land Mobile Service) payload developed by the European Space Agency for direct communications between fixed Earth stations and land mobiles. Operating in the L and Ku-bands, its aim is to promote satellite communications services for land mobiles with a view to meeting the specific needs of European users. 2, record 8, English, - European%20land%20mobile%20service
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Engins spatiaux
- Télécommunications
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- service mobile terrestre européen
1, record 8, French, service%20mobile%20terrestre%20europ%C3%A9en
correct, masculine noun
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
Record 8, Synonyms, French
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
Record 9 - internal organization data 2000-04-01
Record 9, English
Record 9, Subject field(s)
- Remote Sensing
- Spacecraft
Record 9, Main entry term, English
- Earth observation from space
1, record 9, English, Earth%20observation%20from%20space
correct
Record 9, Abbreviations, English
Record 9, Synonyms, English
Record 9, Textual support, English
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Service providers will benefit from the experience gained with operations in mobile communications; satellite manufacturers will expand technological capabilities and competitiveness in the world market; and, because Artemis will help to bring data directly to the user where it is needed most, Europe will be in a stronger position to reap the benefits of its investment in Earth observation from space by relaying data from low-earth orbiting satellites. 2, record 9, English, - Earth%20observation%20from%20space
Record 9, French
Record 9, Domaine(s)
- Télédétection
- Engins spatiaux
Record 9, Main entry term, French
- observation spatiale de la Terre
1, record 9, French, observation%20spatiale%20de%20la%20Terre
correct, feminine noun
Record 9, Abbreviations, French
- OST 2, record 9, French, OST
correct, feminine noun
Record 9, Synonyms, French
Record 9, Textual support, French
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 CONT
L'observation spatiale de la Terre sert donc à la fois une science, la connaissance de la planète, et une technique, la gestion des ressources de cette planète. 3, record 9, French, - observation%20spatiale%20de%20la%20Terre
Record 9, Spanish
Record 9, Textual support, Spanish
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