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MSAW [2 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2012-08-16
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Air Traffic Control
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- minimum safe altitude warning
1, record 1, English, minimum%20safe%20altitude%20warning
correct, standardized
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
- MSAW 1, record 1, English, MSAW
correct, standardized
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A function of certain ATC [air traffic control] automated systems that is designed to alert radar controllers to existing or pending penetrations of a minimum safe altitude that is recognized by program parameters and requires immediate attention or action. 1, record 1, English, - minimum%20safe%20altitude%20warning
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
minimum safe altitude warning; MSAW : term, abbreviation and definition standardized by the Glossary for Pilots and Air Traffic Services Personnel Committee. 2, record 1, English, - minimum%20safe%20altitude%20warning
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Circulation et trafic aériens
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- avertissement d'altitude minimale de sécurité
1, record 1, French, avertissement%20d%27altitude%20minimale%20de%20s%C3%A9curit%C3%A9
correct, masculine noun, standardized
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
- MSAW 1, record 1, French, MSAW
correct, masculine noun, standardized
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- alerte d'altitude critique minimum 2, record 1, French, alerte%20d%27altitude%20critique%20minimum
feminine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Fonction de certains systèmes automatisés de contrôle de la circulation aérienne destinée à alerter les contrôleurs radar de l'atteinte présente ou imminente d'une altitude minimale de sécurité reconnue par les paramètres du programme et exigeant une attention ou une action immédiate. 1, record 1, French, - avertissement%20d%27altitude%20minimale%20de%20s%C3%A9curit%C3%A9
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
avertissement d'altitude minimale de sécurité; MSAW : 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. 3, record 1, French, - avertissement%20d%27altitude%20minimale%20de%20s%C3%A9curit%C3%A9
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2002-07-22
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Air Traffic Control
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- minimum safe altitude warning system
1, record 2, English, minimum%20safe%20altitude%20warning%20system
correct, officially approved
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
- MSAW 1, record 2, English, MSAW
correct, officially approved
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The generation of minimum safe altitude warnings is a function of an ATC radar data processing system. The objective of the MSAW function is to assist in the prevention of controlled flight into terrain accidents by generating, in a timely manner, a warning of the possible infringement of a minimum safe altitude. 1, record 2, English, - minimum%20safe%20altitude%20warning%20system
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
minimum safe altitude warning system; MSAW : term and abbreviation officially approved by the International Civil Aviation Organization(ICAO). 2, record 2, English, - minimum%20safe%20altitude%20warning%20system
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Circulation et trafic aériens
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- système d'avertissement d'altitude minimale de sécurité
1, record 2, French, syst%C3%A8me%20d%27avertissement%20d%27altitude%20minimale%20de%20s%C3%A9curit%C3%A9
correct, masculine noun, officially approved
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
- MSAW 1, record 2, French, MSAW
correct, masculine noun, officially approved
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
La génération d'avertissements d'altitude minimale de sécurité est une fonction du système ATC de traitement des données radar. L'objectif de la fonction MSAW est d'aider à prévenir les accidents d'impact sans perte de contrôle en générant en temps opportun un avertissement concernant la possibilité qu'une altitude minimale de sécurité soit enfreinte. 1, record 2, French, - syst%C3%A8me%20d%27avertissement%20d%27altitude%20minimale%20de%20s%C3%A9curit%C3%A9
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
système d'avertissement d'altitude minimale de sécurité; MSAW : terme et abréviation uniformisés par l'Organisation de l'aviation civile internationale (OACI). 2, record 2, French, - syst%C3%A8me%20d%27avertissement%20d%27altitude%20minimale%20de%20s%C3%A9curit%C3%A9
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Control de tránsito aéreo
Record 2, Main entry term, Spanish
- sistema de advertencia de altitud mínima de seguridad
1, record 2, Spanish, sistema%20de%20advertencia%20de%20altitud%20m%C3%ADnima%20de%20seguridad
correct, masculine noun, officially approved
Record 2, Abbreviations, Spanish
- MSAW 1, record 2, Spanish, MSAW
correct, masculine noun, officially approved
Record 2, Synonyms, Spanish
- aviso de altitud mínima de seguridad 1, record 2, Spanish, aviso%20de%20altitud%20m%C3%ADnima%20de%20seguridad
correct, masculine noun, officially approved
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
La generación de avisos de altitud mínima de seguridad es una función del sistema de procesamiento de datos radar ATC. El objetivo de la función MSAW es prestar ayuda para impedir accidentes de impacto con el suelo sin pérdida de control generando oportunamente un aviso de la posible infracción de una altitud mínima de seguridad. 1, record 2, Spanish, - sistema%20de%20advertencia%20de%20altitud%20m%C3%ADnima%20de%20seguridad
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
sistema de advertencia de altitud mínima de seguridad; MSAW; aviso de altitud mínima de seguridad: términos y abreviatura aceptados oficialmente por la Organización de Aviación Civil Internacional (OACI). 2, record 2, Spanish, - sistema%20de%20advertencia%20de%20altitud%20m%C3%ADnima%20de%20seguridad
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