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Record 1 2023-05-16

English

Subject field(s)
  • Orbital Stations
CONT

The Solid State Power Control Module (SSPCM) delivers 120 volts DC [Direct Current] from the Station to the racks and converts it to 28 volts DC, and delivers that power to a three-outlet power strip for use by the payloads. The SSPCM sends 120 volts DC to the RIC [Rack Interface Controller], the AAA [Avionics Air Assembly], and the PEHB [Payload Ethernet Hub/Bridge]. The SSPCM also provides data interfaces for payloads, including analog (two for each middeck locker and one for each ISIS [International Subrack Interface Standard] drawer) and bidirectional discrete (three for each middeck locker and two for each ISIS drawer).

OBS

solid state power control module; SSPCM : term and abbreviation officially approved by the International Space Station official approval Group(ISSOAG).

OBS

International Space Station official approval Group (ISSOAG): Later known as the International Space Station Terminology Approval Group (ISSTAG).

French

Domaine(s)
  • Stations orbitales
OBS

module de commande d'alimentation à semi-conducteur; SSPCM : terme et abréviation uniformisés par le Groupe de travail de la terminologie de la Station spatiale internationale (GTTSSI).

Spanish

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Record 2 2017-12-01

English

Subject field(s)
  • Orbital Stations
CONT

The Zarya control module, also known by the technical term Functional Cargo Block and the Russian acronym FGB, was the first component launched for the International Space Station and provides the station’s initial propulsion and power. ... The U.S.-funded and Russian-built Zarya, which means Sunrise when translated to English, is a U.S. component of the station although it was built and launched by Russia. ... The Zarya module is 41.2 feet long and 13.5 feet wide at its widest point. It has an operational lifetime of at least 15 years. Its solar arrays and six nickel-cadmium batteries can provide an average of 3 kilowatts of electrical power. Using the Russian Kurs system, the Zarya will perform an automated and remotely piloted rendezvous and docking with the Service Module in orbit. Its docking power will accommodate Russian Soyuz piloted spacecraft and unpiloted Progress resupply spacecraft. Each of the two solar arrays is 35 feet long and 11 feet wide. The module’s 16 fuel tanks combined can hold more than 6 tons of propellant. The attitude control system for the module includes 24 large steering jets and 12 small steering jets. Two large engines are available for reboosting the spacecraft and making major orbital changes.

CONT

The Zarya module now provides orientation control, communications and electrical power attached to the passive Unity module while the station awaits launch of the third component, a Russian-provided crew living quarters and early station core known as the Service Module ... The Service Module will enhance or replace many functions of the Zarya. Later in the station’s assembly sequence, the Zarya module will be used primarily for its storage capacity and external fuel tanks.

OBS

Zarya control module; FGB : term and abbreviation officially approved by the International Space Station official approval Group(ISSOAG).

PHR

Zarya -Y nadir port

French

Domaine(s)
  • Stations orbitales
CONT

[...] Zarya [«lever de soleil»] est un remorqueur, un véhicule orbital autonome qui contient les systèmes initiaux de propulsion, de guidage, d'orientation, de communications, d'alimentation électrique et de thermorégulation nécessaires au maintien de la Station spatiale internationale pendant ses premiers mois dans l'espace. Au fil des mois, le module Zarya est devenu ni plus ni moins qu'un couloir menant la station, un port d'amarrage et un réservoir de carburant. Construit par la Russie dans le cadre d'un marché américain, Zarya appartient aux États-Unis.

CONT

Le module russe Zarya et le nœud américain Unity sont reliés par l'Adaptateur 1 [...] Ce module, jadis appelé FGB, est la salle des machines de la station et assure les fonctions de propulsion, d'alimentation électrique et d'orientation du futur complexe spatial.

OBS

module de contrôle Zarya; FGB : terme et abréviation uniformisés par le Groupe de travail de la terminologie de la Station spatiale internationale (GTTSSI).

PHR

système de photopiles du module russe Zarya

Spanish

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Record 3 2007-03-13

English

Subject field(s)
  • Flight Controls (Aeroindustry)
  • Remote Control (Telecommunications)
  • Aerospace Equipment (Military)
OBS

command and control interface specific module; CCISM : term and abbreviation extracted from a list of terms on unmanned aerial vehicles submitted by the Department of National Defence.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Commandes de vol (Constructions aéronautiques)
  • Commandes à distance (Télécommunications)
  • Matériel aérospatial (Militaire)

Spanish

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Record 4 2007-02-13

English

Subject field(s)
  • Computers and Calculators
OBS

human computer interface specific module; HCISM : term and abbreviation extracted from a list of terms on unmanned aerial vehicles submitted by the Department of National Defence.

Key term(s)
  • human computer interface specific module

French

Domaine(s)
  • Ordinateurs et calculateurs
Key term(s)
  • module spécifique de l'interface homme ordinateur

Spanish

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Record 5 2004-12-17

English

Subject field(s)
  • Orbital Stations
CONT

The Experiment Logistics Module Exposed Section (ELM-ES) is a JEM component which carries experiment payloads, JEM’s Small Fine Arm (SFA) and Exposed Facility (EF) system ORUs [Orbital Replaceable Units]. It will supply devices to and from the EF [Exposed Facility]. This ELM-ES will be carried to orbit by the Space Shuttle where it will be operated after being connected to EF. After ELM-ES is connected to the EF, experiment payloads attached to ELM-ES will be removed and attached to the EF using a manipulator. After experiments are finished, payloads will be removed from the EF by a manipulator and returned to the ELM-ES. Later, they will be brought back to Earth by the Space Shuttle.

CONT

The ELM-ES is a reusable pallet developed in Japan for transporting experiment facilities to the Kibo Exposed Facility (EF). The ELM-ES ... ferries three experiment facilities, each weighing 500 kilograms, ...

OBS

experiment logistics module-exposed section; ELM-ES : term and abbreviation officially approved by the International Space Station official approval Group(ISSOAG).

PHR

Unpressurized Experiment Logistics Module - exposed section.

Key term(s)
  • Kibo's experiment logistics module exposed section

French

Domaine(s)
  • Stations orbitales
CONT

Le «Experiment Logistic Module - Exposed Section» (ELM ES) est une palette prolongeant l'élément principal [le JEM - Japanese Experiment Module], destiné à recevoir les instruments et expériences devant être exposés au vide spatial. Un sas en facilite l'accès.

OBS

plateforme japonaise externe d'expérimentation; ELM-ES : terme et abréviation uniformisés par le Groupe de travail de la terminologie de la Station spatiale internationale (GTTSSI).

Key term(s)
  • plate-forme japonaise
  • externe d'expérimentation

Spanish

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Record 6 2004-12-02

English

Subject field(s)
  • Orbital Stations
DEF

Pressurized module carried in space in the Space Shuttle payload bay that is used to transport materials and supplies.

CONT

When the International Space Station (ISS) was redesigned again in 1993, NASA & the Italian Space Agency decided to expand the original Mini-Pressurized Logistics Module design. The new MultiPurpose Logistics Module is twice as long and an carry up to 9000 kg of cargo to ISS. ... The module carries up to sixteen refrigerator-sized (203 x 105cm) payload racks, five of which may contain refrigerators/freezers. Other so-called "EXPRESS Racks" can be outfitted with lockers for small experiments. Additional cargo can be carried in center aisle stowage containers.

OBS

mini pressurized logistics module; MPLM : term and abbreviation officially approved by the International Space Station official approval Group(ISSOAG).

French

Domaine(s)
  • Stations orbitales
CONT

La boîte à gants [...] devrait être lancée dans le mini-module logistique pressurisé en mai 2002.

OBS

minimodule logistique pressurisé; MPLM : terme et abréviation uniformisés par le Groupe de travail de la terminologie de la Station spatiale internationale (GTTSSI).

Spanish

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Record 7 2004-10-15

English

Subject field(s)
  • Orbital Stations
  • Research Experiments in Space
CONT

The European Physiology Modules (EPM) constitute a multi-user facility supporting physiological experiments in respiratory/cardiovascular conditions, hormonal/body fluid shift, bone demineralisation and neuroscience. EPM incorporates physiological instruments (Science Modules) provided by the ESA [European Space Agency] microgravity programme and the national programmes of ESA member states. The EPM will be accommodated in one ISPR [International Standard Payload Rack]. EPM comprises a number of diverse Science Modules to support typical physiological experiments having duration times ranging from hours to a few months.

OBS

European physiology module; EPM : term and abbreviation officially approved by the International Space Station official approval Group(ISSOAG).

French

Domaine(s)
  • Stations orbitales
  • Travaux de recherche dans l'espace
CONT

[...] l'adaptation et l'intégration d'équipements de physiologie EPM (European Physiological Modules) et le développement d'un laboratoire de biologie Biolab.

OBS

module européen de physiologie; EPM : terme et abréviation uniformisés par le Groupe de travail de la terminologie de la Station spatiale internationale (GTTSSI).

Spanish

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Record 8 2004-06-08

English

Subject field(s)
  • Orbital Stations
CONT

The Leonardo Multipurpose Logistics Module, which was built by the Italian Space Agency (ASI), is the first of three such pressurized modules that will serve as the International Space Station’s "moving vans," carrying laboratory racks filled with equipment, experiments and supplies to and from the Station aboard the Space Shuttle. The unpiloted, reusable logistics modules function as both a cargo carrier and a Space Station module when they are flown. Mounted in the Space Shuttle’s cargo bay for launch and landing, they are berthed to the Station using the shuttle’s robotic arm after the shuttle has docked. While berthed to the Station, racks of equipment are unloaded from the module and then old racks and equipment may be reloaded to be taken back to Earth. The logistics module is then detached from the Station and positioned back into the Shuttle’s cargo bay for the trip home. When in the cargo bay, the cargo module is independent of the Shuttle cabin, and there is no passageway for Shuttle crewmembers to travel from the Shuttle cabin to the module. In order to function as an attached Station module as well as a cargo transport, the logistics modules also include components that provide some life support, fire detection and suppression, electrical distribution and computer functions. Eventually, the modules also will carry refrigerator freezers for transporting experiment samples and food to and from the station.

CONT

When the International Space Station (ISS) was redesigned again in 1993, NASA & the Italian Space Agency decided to expand the original Mini-Pressurized Logistics Module design. The new MultiPurpose Logistics Module is twice as long and an carry up to 9000kg of cargo to ISS. ... The module carries up to sixteen refrigerator-sized (203 x 105cm) payload racks, five of which may contain refrigerators/freezers. Other so-called "EXPRESS Racks" can be outfitted with lockers for small experiments. Additional cargo can be carried in center aisle stowage containers.

OBS

multi-purpose logistics module; MPLM : term and abbreviation officially approved by the International Space Station official approval Group(ISSOAG).

Key term(s)
  • multi purpose logistics module

French

Domaine(s)
  • Stations orbitales
CONT

Le MPLM [Multi-Purpose Logistics Module] est un module pressurisé doté d'un système de soutien-vie interne sophistiqué, à l'intérieur duquel les astronautes peuvent travailler. Il est le seul module pouvant livrer à la Station des expériences dans leurs bâtis spéciaux venant s'intégrer aux laboratoires de l'ISS [International Space Station]. Il sert aussi de «fourgonnette» à l'aller comme au retour, transportant d'autres équipements et fournitures, et reste attaché à la Station pendant son déchargement et son chargement.

CONT

L'Italian Multi-Purpose Laboratory Modules (MPLMs) est un élément construit sur le modèle du COF [Colombus Orbital Facility] européen et abritera l6 emplacements normalisés aptes à recevoir des charges italiennes, européennes ou américaines.

OBS

module logistique italien; MPLM : terme et abréviation uniformisés par le Groupe de travail de la terminologie de la Station spatiale internationale (GTTSSI).

PHR

Module logistique polyvalent Donatello, Raffaello.

Spanish

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Record 9 2003-12-08

English

Subject field(s)
  • Orbital Stations
  • Research Experiments in Space
CONT

Each MSRR [Materials Science Research Rack] is a stand-alone rack that will use ARIS [Active Rack Isolation System]. Each will be comprised of either on-orbit replaceable Experiment Modules (EMs), Modules Inserts (MIs), Investigation-unique Apparatus, and/or Multi-used generic processing apparatus, and will support a wide variety of scientific investigations.

OBS

experiment module; EM : term and abbreviation officially approved by the International Space Station official approval Group(ISSOAG).

French

Domaine(s)
  • Stations orbitales
  • Travaux de recherche dans l'espace
CONT

Le Gouvernement du Japon fournit : à titre d'élément destiné aux utilisateurs, le module d'expériences japonais (y compris l'équipement fonctionnel de base ainsi que l'installation d'exposition au vide spatial et les modules logistiques des expériences) [...]

OBS

module japonais d'expérimentation; EM : terme et abréviation uniformisés par le Groupe de travail de la terminologie de la Station spatiale internationale (GTTSSI).

Spanish

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Record 10 2003-12-08

English

Subject field(s)
  • Orbital Stations
  • Research Experiments in Space
CONT

A part of the International Space Station that Japan is responsible for is an experiment module named "Kibo," or "hope" in Japanese ... Kibo will consist of a Pressurized Module, an Exposed Facility, an Experiment Logistics Module - Pressurized Section, an Experiment Logistics Module - Exposed Section, and a Remote Manipulator System. The largest segment among these is the Pressurized Module, which will be a multipurpose laboratory of 11.2 meters in length and 15.9 tons in weight with a capacity to accommodate up to four crew members. The module will be equipped with ten experiment racks installed on walls, on which various experiments including material tests and life science experiments will be conducted. The air pressure in the module will be kept at one atmosphere, which is the same level as that on Earth, and the temperature and humidity will be also be controlled at a comfortable level to allow crew members to work in normal clothing.

OBS

Japanese experiment module; JEM : term and abbreviation officially approved by the International Space Station official approval Group(ISSOAG).

French

Domaine(s)
  • Stations orbitales
  • Travaux de recherche dans l'espace
CONT

Le JEM est un module pressurisé qui peut accueillir également 10 palettes à instruments. Il pèse 13,4 t mesure 9,9 x 4,2 m. Il dispose de 25 kW dont la moitié est utilisée pour la charge utile. Il possède un module de logistique (ELM-PS), une palette externe (EF et ELM-ES) pour dix expériences scientifiques. Le bras télémanipulateur mesure 10 m de long [...]

OBS

JEM, acronyme anglais de Japanese Experiment Module ou module d'expérimentation japonais, est également appelé «Kibo», ce qui signifie «espoir» en japonais.

OBS

module japonais JEM; JEM : terme et abréviation uniformisés par le Groupe de travail de la terminologie de la Station spatiale internationale (GTTSSI).

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Estaciones orbitales
  • Trabajos de investigación en el espacio
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Record 11 2003-10-22

English

Subject field(s)
  • Orbital Stations
CONT

... the [Japanese Experiment Module] JEM has an Experiment Logistics Module - Pressurized Section (ELM-PS) to serve as a pressurized passive storage and carrier module for stowage of research supplies, spare hardware and internal user payloads.

OBS

experiment logistics module-pressurized section; ELM-PS : term and abbreviation officially approved by the International Space Station official approval Group(ISSOAG).

Key term(s)
  • experiment logistics module pressurized section
  • Kibo's experiment logistics module pressurized section

French

Domaine(s)
  • Stations orbitales
CONT

Le JEM [Japanese Experiment Module] inclut le «Experiment Logistic Module - Pressurized Section» (ELM PS), cylindre également pressurisé fournissant des emplacements supplémentaires pour certaines expériences réclamant, entre autres, une atmosphère ou une pression atmosphérique différentes. Cet élément est fixé perpendiculairement au JEM.

CONT

Le JEM est un module pressurisé qui peut accueillir également 10 palettes à instruments. Il pèse 13,4 t mesure 9,9 x 4,2 m. Il dispose de 25 kW dont la moitié est utilisée pour la charge utile. Il possède un module de logistique (ELM-PS), une palette externe (EF et ELM-ES) pour dix expériences scientifiques.

OBS

module logistique pressurisé d'expérimentation; ELM-PS : terme et abréviation uniformisés par le Groupe de travail de la terminologie de la Station spatiale internationale (GTTSSI).

Spanish

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Record 12 2003-10-09

English

Subject field(s)
  • Orbital Stations
  • Research Experiments in Space
OBS

A part of the International Space Station that Japan is responsible for is an experiment module named "Kibo," or "hope" in Japanese ... Kibo will consist of a Pressurized Module, an Exposed Facility, an Experiment Logistics Module-Pressurized Section, an Experiment Logistics Module-Exposed Section, and a Remote Manipulator System. ...The Exposed Facility is an experimental platform aimed for various tests with the instruments directly exposed to outer space. Experiments such as material tests, Earth observation, measurement of the space environment, communications tests, etc. are planned to be conducted on this facility to make use of vacuum and the weightless space environment. Being the Space Station’s only laboratory in such an environment exposed to space, Japan’s Kibo has already received high expectations for its performance. Among other segments of Kibo, an air lock connects between the Exposed Facility and Pressurized Module to exchange experimental instruments and materials under controlled air pressure.

OBS

... On ISS [International Space Station], the Exposed Facility and the truss facilities are the only locations where the space environment can directly be utilized. Astronauts exchange experiment payloads or devices from the pressurized module mainly utilizing the Kibo manipulator.

OBS

Japanese experiment module-exposed facility; JEM-EF : term and abbreviation officially approved by the International Space Station official approval Group(ISSOAG).

PHR

JEM-EF payload.

Key term(s)
  • exposed facility

French

Domaine(s)
  • Stations orbitales
  • Travaux de recherche dans l'espace
OBS

Le Gouvernement du Japon fournit : à titre d'élément destiné aux utilisateurs, le module d'expériences japonais (y compris l'équipement fonctionnel de base ainsi que l'installation d'exposition au vide spatial et les modules logistiques des expériences) [...]

OBS

module japonais d'expérimentation dans le vide spatial; JEM-EF : terme et abréviation uniformisés par le Groupe de travail de la terminologie de la Station spatiale internationale (GTTSSI).

Key term(s)
  • module japonais JEM-EF
  • module d'expérience japonais JEM-EF

Spanish

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Record 13 2003-10-09

English

Subject field(s)
  • Orbital Stations
CONT

The MSRR-1 [Materials Science Research Rack 1] ... is modular, consisting of an Experiment Module and exchangeable Module Inserts. The inserts will process the sample and will contain heating elements. The Module Inserts can be changed out on orbit. They are envisioned for Bridgman-type crystal growth, isothermal applications, and a variety of other experiments.

OBS

module insert; MI : term and abbreviation officially approved by the International Space Station official approval Group(ISSOAG).

French

Domaine(s)
  • Stations orbitales
OBS

élément de module interchangeable; MI : terme et abréviation uniformisés par le Groupe de travail de la terminologie de la Station spatiale internationale (GTTSSI).

Spanish

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Record 14 2003-10-09

English

Subject field(s)
  • Orbital Stations
CONT

The two labs will be attached to the Universal Docking Module, a Russian element that provides a five-port node for additional Russian modules and vehicles. It in turn will be attached to the Service Module and perform the same functions as the U.S. nodes. The Universal Docking Module will permit pressurized passage between the three facilities, as well as between Soyuz TM, Progress M1 and other Russian spacecraft. Personnel in the Russian Research Modules also will have direct access to the Docking Compartment through the Universal Docking Module.

OBS

universal docking module; UDM : term and abbreviation officially approved by the International Space Station official approval Group(ISSOAG).

French

Domaine(s)
  • Stations orbitales
CONT

[...] un module d'amarrage universel permettra l'accostage de vaisseaux aussi bien américains (navette) que russes (Soyouz) [...]

CONT

Zvezda est un module de Service, rattaché à ISS [International Space Station]. Il doit donc permettre le maintien de la station en orbite, par des corrections régulières d'altitude, et le contrôle du positionnement. [...] La jonction avec l'ISS [International Space Station] se fait par un module d'amarrage à l'avant sur la pièce de jonction. Cette pièce possède en tout trois modules d'amarrage: un dans l'axe et deux dans une direction perpendiculaire. Ces deux derniers modules serviront plus tard pour l'évolution de la station. Un autre module d'amarrage se trouve à l'arrière.

OBS

module d'amarrage universel; UDM : terme et abréviation uniformisés par le Groupe de travail de la terminologie de la Station spatiale internationale (GTTSSI).

Spanish

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Record 15 2003-10-08

English

Subject field(s)
  • Orbital Stations
  • Research Experiments in Space
CONT

The International Space Station’s Centrifuge Accommodation Module will take life on a spin in space to achieve experimental results that can be brought down to life on Earth. Unique among ISS [International Space Station] modules, this one will permit long-term study of the effects of varying gravity levels on the structure and function of generations of living organisms and test methods for countering the negative results of those variations. The Module will house the Centrifuge Facility, a more than 8-ft. diameter centrifuge drum or rotor, and a Gravitational Biology Facility, with racks for holding plants, animals and habitats.

CONT

The CAM holds 4 ISPRs [International Standard Payload Racks] also allocated to the U.S., yielding a Station-wide number of 27 ISPRs for U.S. research, 5 for the Europeans and 5 for Japan.

OBS

centrifuge accommodation module; CAM : term and abbreviation officially approved by the International Space Station official approval Group(ISSOAG).

French

Domaine(s)
  • Stations orbitales
  • Travaux de recherche dans l'espace
CONT

[...] un module de centrifugeuse et un véhicule américain de rentrée X-38 seront ajoutés à la station.

CONT

Le «Centrifuge Accommodation Module (CAM)» se présente sous le même gabarit que le laboratoire scientifique, dont il partage la même interface et les mêmes ressources. Le CAM est construit par l'Agence spatiale japonaise (NASDA) sous contrat avec la NASA. Sa fonction, comme son nom l'indique, est d'étudier l'effet de différents niveaux de gravité (de 0,01 g à 2 g) sur la structure et la [physiologie] de plantes ou d'animaux obtenus en microgravité.

OBS

module de centrifugeuse; CAM : terme et abréviation uniformisés par le Groupe de travail de la terminologie de la Station spatiale internationale (GTTSSI).

Spanish

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Record 16 2003-10-08

English

Subject field(s)
  • Orbital Stations
CONT

The GFE [Government Furnished Equipment] for an ISS [Internation Space Station] Attached Payload for the full-truss site consists of the Payload Support and Interface Module (PSIM) [which] provides interfaces for the science instrument package on the ISS external attach site. [It] is designed and configured to utilize the ISS resources - Starboard Upper Inboard Site: S3[,] serves as a carrier in the Shuttle cargo-bay during launch and landing, [has an] on-orbit life of 4 years, [is] EVA [Extra-Vehicular Activity] and EVR [Extra-Vehicular Robotics] compatible.

OBS

payload support and interface module; PSIM : term and abbreviation officially approved by the International Space Station official approval Group(ISSOAG).

French

Domaine(s)
  • Stations orbitales
OBS

module d'interface et de support de charge utile; PSIM : terme et abréviation uniformisés par le Groupe de travail de la terminologie de la Station spatiale internationale (GTTSSI).

Spanish

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Record 17 2003-10-08

English

Subject field(s)
  • Space Exploration Equipment and Tools
CONT

Displays and Control Module (DCM). This is an irregularly shaped box of switches, valves, and digital displays that gets mounted on the chest. It controls the primary life support system and the secondary oxygen pack.

CONT

Displays and Control Module (DCM)... Along the top are switches for power, communications mode selection, caution and warning. There is also a switch that controls the water that is fed to the Liquid Cooling-and-Ventilation Garment. A digital display is used to monitor the various suit circuits. At the top left of this module is an emergency relief valve. If the primary life support system were to ever malfunction, the astronaut would still have access to the secondary oxygen pack. To activate this secondary oxygen pack, all the astronaut would have to do is open a purge valve by squeezing a set of pinchers. This valve releases air pressure on the chest plate - this is the same valve that is used at the end of EVA [Extravehicular Activity] to depressurize the suit. Also on the left, a step down from the purge valve, is the mechanical-suit pressure gauge. Along the right-hand side of the module, are two switches: the ventilation-fan switch and the push-to-talk switch. The ventilation-fan switch can activate and deactivate a fan which circulates air through the helmet and other parts of the suit. The push-to-talk switch is similar to one you would find on a CB [Citizen Band] radio. If the astronaut wants to talk, he has to push the button to be heard, and if he wants to receive voice messages, he has to release the button. On the front of the panel are other controls for volume, temperature, and suit pressure.

OBS

display and control module; DCM : term and abbreviation officially approved by the International Space Station official approval Group(ISSOAG).

French

Domaine(s)
  • Équipement et outillage d'exploration spatiale
CONT

Le module de [commande et d'affichage] (DCM). Il s'agit d'une boîte aux formes irrégulières, munie de boutons, de [robinets] et d'écrans numériques. Installée sur la poitrine, c'est elle qui [commande] l'équipement de vie principal et la réserve d'oxygène supplémentaire.

CONT

Le module de [commande et d'affichage] (DCM)... Sur le dessus se trouvent des boutons pour l'alimentation, la sélection du mode de communications, et des voyants d'avertissement et d'alarme. Il y a aussi un bouton pour contrôler l'alimentation en eau dans le sous-vêtement de refroidissement et de ventilation au liquide. Un écran numérique est utilisé pour contrôler les divers circuits du scaphandre. Dans le coin supérieur gauche de ce module se trouve un [robinet] de secours d'urgence. Si l'équipement de vie principal faisait défaut, l'astronaute aurait donc accès à sa réserve d'oxygène supplémentaire. Pour l'activer, l'astronaute n'aurait qu'à ouvrir une valve de purge en pinçant une série de boutons. Ce robinet relâche la pression d'air dans la boîte qui est sur la poitrine - il s'agit du même robinet qui est utilisé à la fin de l'EVA pour dépressuriser le scaphandre [ou la combinaison]. Le manomètre de pression d'air se trouve aussi à gauche, juste en dessous du robinet de purge. Du côté droit du module se trouvent deux boutons : celui du ventilateur et celui du poussoir d'émission (bouton parole). Le bouton du ventilateur peut activer et désactiver le ventilateur qui fait circuler l'air dans le casque et les autres parties du scaphandre [ou de la combinaison]. Le poussoir d'émission ressemble à ceux qu'on trouve sur les radios BP [bande publique]. Si l'astronaute veut parler, il doit pousser le bouton pour être entendu, et s'il veut entendre les messages, il doit relâcher le bouton. Sur le panneau avant de la boîte de trouvent d'autres dispositifs de commande du volume, de la température et de la pression d'air du scaphandre [ou de la combinaison].

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module de commande et d'affichage; DCM : terme et abréviation uniformisés par le Groupe de travail de la terminologie de la Station spatiale internationale (GTTSSI).

Spanish

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Record 18 2002-03-18

English

Subject field(s)
  • Orbital Stations
CONT

An improved version of the Calibrated Synthetic Viewing (CSV) system developed at JPL [Jet Propulsion Laboratory] that used models of objects being manipulated and realtime video data to provide synthetic views of the manipulator workspace will be tested. This technology is intended to enable the conduct of manipulator operations in spite of obstructions that prevent a direct view of, for example, the interface between objects being mated. Upgraded software will be supplied by JPL and installed in the ARMSS [Automated Robotic Maintenance of Space Station] and the GCC [Ground Control Console]. An earlier version of this system was tested in FY96 [Fiscal Year]. As in the previous test, the test scenario will involve changing out a Remote Power Conditioning Module (RPCM), an ISS [International Space Station] orbital replacement unit (ORU). The surrounding structure will be "mocked up" to represent a typical ISS structure and ISS procedures will be used for the changeout.

OBS

remote power conditioning module; RPCM : term and abbreviation officially approved by the International Space Station official approval Group(ISSOAG).

French

Domaine(s)
  • Stations orbitales
OBS

module de téléconditionnement d'alimentation; RPCM : terme et abréviation uniformisés par le Groupe de travail de la terminologie de la Station spatiale internationale (GTTSSI).

Spanish

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Record 19 2002-03-01

English

Subject field(s)
  • Orbital Stations
DEF

Cylindrical structures making up the majority of the habitable volume on-board the ISS [International Space Station] and providing the crew with a "shirt sleeve" working environment. These may contain research facilities, living quarters, and/or equipment and subsystems requiring access by the crew.

OBS

pressure module; PM : term and abbreviation officially approved by the International Space Station official approval Group(ISSOAG).

Key term(s)
  • compartiment pressurisé

French

Domaine(s)
  • Stations orbitales
CONT

Le laboratoire scientifique américain [est] un module pressurisé, habitable, conçu pour accueillir les charges utiles et les expériences devant s'accommoder d'une atmosphère terrestre. Sa capacité est de 24 [bâtis] modulables, dont 13 sont spécialement conçus pour recevoir des expériences nécessitant un interfaçage complet avec la station et ses ressources.

OBS

module pressurisé; PM : terme et abréviation uniformisés par le Groupe de travail de la terminologie de la Station spatiale internationale (GTTSSI).

PHR

Module pressurisé habitable.

Spanish

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Record 20 2002-01-31

English

Subject field(s)
  • Orbital Stations
CONT

Spacehab is also developing a next generation logistics module called Docking Double Module (DDM). The DDM will have a docking adapter in the roof of the module to permit straight-line access between the module and the Space Station. The DDM will also permit the Space Shuttle to reboost the ISS more efficiently.

OBS

docking double module; DDM : term and abbreviation officially approved by the International Space Station official approval Group(ISSOAG).

French

Domaine(s)
  • Stations orbitales
OBS

module d'amarrage double; DDM : terme et abréviation uniformisés par le Groupe de travail de la terminologie de la Station spatiale internationale (GTTSSI).

Spanish

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Record 21 2002-01-23

English

Subject field(s)
  • Radar, Radio Guidance and Goniometry
  • Remote Sensing
  • Spacecraft
CONT

The SAR contains sophisticated electronics that feed a state-of-the-art distributed active phased-array antenna consisting of 512 transmit/receive modules (TRMs) with radio frequency (RF) and power distribution networks. Each TRM feeds a dual-polarization patch radiated subarray. This provides increased flexibility and capability over other commercial SAR remote sensing satellites. Thus, RADARSAT-2 will offer high quality products, including selectable polarization and fully polarimetric data, ultra-fine images with spatial resolution of 3 m, and a moving object detection experiment (MODEX) imaging mode.

OBS

transmit/receive module; TRM : term and abbreviation officially approved by the RADARSAT-2 Terminology Approval Group(RTAG).

French

Domaine(s)
  • Radar, radioguidage et radiogoniométrie
  • Télédétection
  • Engins spatiaux
CONT

Le SAR comprend un système électronique sophistiqué qui alimente une antenne active à réseau d'éléments en phase qui consiste en 512 modules de transmission-réception (TRM) avec des réseaux de distribution de puissance et fréquences radio. Chaque TRM alimente une pièce à polarisation double du sous-réseau. Ceci permet une flexibilité et une capacité accrues par rapport aux satellites SAR commerciaux existants. RADARSAT-2 sera donc en mesure de générer des produits de très haute qualité incluant une sélection de polarisation et des données polarimétriques, un mode d'imagerie ultra-fin d'une résolution spatiale de trois mètres, ainsi qu'un mode expérimental de détection des objets en mouvements (MODEX).

OBS

module d'émission et de réception; TRM : terme et abréviation uniformisés par le Groupe de travail de la terminologie de RADARSAT-2 (GTTR).

Key term(s)
  • module émission-réception

Spanish

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Record 22 2001-07-20

English

Subject field(s)
  • Orbital Stations
CONT

Remote Power Controller Module (RPCM) units in the Unity connecting module [are] designed to route electricity to various Unity systems.

OBS

remote power controller module; RPCM : term and abbreviation officially approved by the International Space Station official approval Group(ISSOAG).

French

Domaine(s)
  • Stations orbitales
OBS

module de télécommande d'alimentation; RPCM : terme et abréviation uniformisés par le Groupe de travail de la terminologie de la Station spatiale internationale (GTTSSI).

Spanish

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Record 23 2001-07-18

English

Subject field(s)
  • Orbital Stations
  • Research Experiments in Space
CONT

The Commercial Protein Crystal Growth-H experiment consists of 1,008 individual experiments contained in a High-Density Protein Crystal Growth Assembly. This assembly is then stored in the Commercial Refrigerator Incubator Module (CRIM) at 22 degrees Celsius (72 degrees Fahrenheit). The Space Station crew will install the CRIM into a locker in the Space Station EXPRESS Rack 4 in the U.S. Lab, activate the crystal growth experiments and conduct daily status checks. These daily checks consist of checking temperature readings and cleaning the air filter. When the payload is scheduled to return to Earth, the crew will deactivate the experiments and return the module.

OBS

commercial refrigerator incubator module; CRIM : term and abbreviation officially approved by the International Space Station official approval Group(ISSOAG).

French

Domaine(s)
  • Stations orbitales
  • Travaux de recherche dans l'espace
OBS

module d'incubation et de réfrigération commercial; CRIM : terme et abréviation uniformisés par le Groupe de travail de la terminologie de la Station spatiale internationale (GTTSSI).

Spanish

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Record 24 2001-06-22

English

Subject field(s)
  • Orbital Stations
CONT

[The] Docking and Stowage Module ... will connect to the Zarya module. It will add an additional docking port and provide on-station stowage.

OBS

docking and stowage module; DSM : term and abbreviation officially approved by the International Space Station official approval Group(ISSOAG).

French

Domaine(s)
  • Stations orbitales
OBS

module d'entreposage et d'amarrage; DSM : terme et abréviation uniformisés par le Groupe de travail de la terminologie de la Station spatiale internationale (GTTSSI).

Spanish

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Record 25 2001-06-12

English

Subject field(s)
  • Research Experiments in Space
CONT

The Space Experiment Module (SEM) is an experiment managed by the Goddard Space Flight Center. It is part of an initiative to increase educational access to space. The SEM canister will contain up to 10 small, enclosed modules, each containing a separate, passive experiment, designed and constructed by students. The experiments will remain on the Shuttle during Mission STS-105. Each SEM module and module controller is powered by an internal battery to regulate each experiment operations, timelines and activities.

OBS

space experiment module; SEM : term and abbreviation officially approved by the International Space Station official approval Group(ISSOAG).

French

Domaine(s)
  • Travaux de recherche dans l'espace
OBS

module d'expériences spatiales; SEM : terme et abréviation uniformisés par le Groupe de travail de la terminologie de la Station spatiale internationale (GTTSSI).

PHR

Base mobile, matériel de commande du SEM.

Spanish

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Record 26 1999-08-23

English

Subject field(s)
  • Spacecraft
  • Research Experiments in Space
CONT

The fish embryos will grow in a culture system called the Space Tissue Loss Module in the middeck. This module, designed by the Walter Reed Army Institute of Research, is fully automated except for startup, video transmission and reentry stowage. Scientists will observe the embryos on orbit via video and preserve them at various stages for later study.

OBS

space tissue loss module; STLM : term and abbreviation officially approved by the International Space Station official approval Group(ISSOAG).

French

Domaine(s)
  • Engins spatiaux
  • Travaux de recherche dans l'espace
CONT

Les chercheurs de la mission LMS [Life and Microgravity Spacelab] ont effectué trois expériences pour tenter de faire la lumière sur ce phénomène et d'autres semblables. L'enceinte de recherche animale (AEM pour Animal Enclosure Module) transportera des rats de laboratoire pour l'étude sur la déperdition osseuse; le module spatial d'étude sur la perte tissulaire (STLM pour Space Tissue Loss Module) a permis d'observer le développement embryonnaire chez le poisson. L'installation de croissance végétale (PGF pour Plant Growth Facility) a été utilisée dans le cadre d'une étude sur les effets de la microgravité sur les parois cellulaires des semis de conifère.

OBS

module spatial d'étude sur la perte tissulaire; STLM : terme et abréviation uniformisés par le Groupe de travail de la terminologie de la Station spatiale internationale (GTTSSI).

Spanish

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Record 27 1999-05-25

English

Subject field(s)
  • Orbital Stations
  • Research Experiments in Space
CONT

Three space biology experiments in the middeck crew cabin lockers ... the Animal Enclosure Module (AEM), Space Tissue Loss-Configuration B (STL-B) and the KSC-designed Plant Growth Facility (PGF) ... will also be on board to study how microgravity affects the basic mechanisms of both animal and plant physiology.

CONT

The Animal Enclosure Module will house the laboratory rats for bone loss study ...

OBS

animal enclosure module; AEM : term and abbreviation officially approved by the International Space Station official approval Group(ISSOAG).

French

Domaine(s)
  • Stations orbitales
  • Travaux de recherche dans l'espace
CONT

L'enceinte de recherche animale (AEM pour Animal Enclosure Module) transportera des rats de laboratoire pour l'étude sur la déperdition osseuse; le module spatial d'étude sur la perte tissulaire (STLM pour Space Tissue Loss Module) a permis d'observer le développement embryonnaire chez le poisson et l'installation de croissance végétale (PGF pour Plant Growth Facility) a été utilisée dans le cadre d'une étude sur les effets de la microgravité sur les parois cellulaires des semis de conifère.

OBS

enceinte de recherche animale; AEM : terme et abréviation uniformisés par le Groupe de travail de la terminologie de la Station spatiale internationale (GTTSSI).

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Estaciones orbitales
  • Trabajos de investigación en el espacio
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