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NUCLEAR WEAPONS RELEASE [4 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2013-02-12
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Defence Planning and Military Doctrine
- Military Strategy
- CBRNE Operations
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear defence
1, record 1, English, chemical%2C%20biological%2C%20radiological%20and%20nuclear%20defence
correct, officially approved
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
- CBRND 1, record 1, English, CBRND
correct, officially approved
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- CBRN defence 2, record 1, English, CBRN%20defence
correct
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Plans and activities intended to mitigate or neutralize adverse effects resulting from : the use or threatened use of chemical, biological, radiological or nuclear weapons and devices; the emergence of secondary hazards arising from an engagement; or the release, or risk of release, of toxic industrial materials into the environment. 3, record 1, English, - chemical%2C%20biological%2C%20radiological%20and%20nuclear%20defence
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
CBRN defence is divided into the following five enabling components ... : detection, identification and monitoring; warning and reporting; individual and collective protection; hazard management; and medical countermeasures. 2, record 1, English, - chemical%2C%20biological%2C%20radiological%20and%20nuclear%20defence
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear defence; CBRND: term and abbreviation officially approved by the Joint Terminology Panel; term, abbreviation and definition officially approved by the Defence Terminology Standardization Board. 4, record 1, English, - chemical%2C%20biological%2C%20radiological%20and%20nuclear%20defence
Record 1, Key term(s)
- chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear defense
- CBRN defense
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Doctrine militaire et planification de défense
- Stratégie militaire
- Opérations CBRNE
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- défense chimique, biologique, radiologique et nucléaire
1, record 1, French, d%C3%A9fense%20chimique%2C%20biologique%2C%20radiologique%20et%20nucl%C3%A9aire
correct, feminine noun, officially approved
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
- DCBRN 1, record 1, French, DCBRN
correct, feminine noun, officially approved
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- défense CBRN 2, record 1, French, d%C3%A9fense%20CBRN
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Plans et activités visant à atténuer ou neutraliser les effets négatifs causés par : l'utilisation ou la menace de l'utilisation d'armes [et de dispositifs] chimiques, biologiques, radiologiques ou nucléaires; de l'apparition de dangers secondaires provenant d'un engagement; ou du dégagement ou possibilité de dégagement de [matières industrielles] toxiques dans l'environnement. 3, record 1, French, - d%C3%A9fense%20chimique%2C%20biologique%2C%20radiologique%20et%20nucl%C3%A9aire
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
La défense CBRN est divisée selon les cinq composantes habilitantes suivantes [...] : la détection, la localisation et la surveillance; la mise en garde et la production de rapports; la protection individuelle et collective; la gestion des dangers; les contre-mesures médicales. 2, record 1, French, - d%C3%A9fense%20chimique%2C%20biologique%2C%20radiologique%20et%20nucl%C3%A9aire
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
défense chimique, biologique, radiologique et nucléaire; DCBRN : terme et abréviation uniformisés par le Groupe d'experts en terminologie interarmées et par le Conseil de normalisation de terminologie de la Défense. 4, record 1, French, - d%C3%A9fense%20chimique%2C%20biologique%2C%20radiologique%20et%20nucl%C3%A9aire
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2007-04-25
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Nuclear Science and Technology
- Nuclear Physics
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- fresh fission product 1, record 2, English, fresh%20fission%20product
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
There are more than 20 radioactive isotopes of iodine. Some very important radioisotopes are found in industry and medicine. I-131 is the dominant radioisotope contributing to internal exposure after a reactor accident, nuclear weapons test or any incident involving fresh fission products. However, short-lived radioisotopes I-132, I-133, I-134, I-135 with half-lives from 52 minutes to 6. 7 hours can contribute significantly if the person is in close proximity to a fresh fission product release. 1, record 2, English, - fresh%20fission%20product
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Sciences et techniques nucléaires
- Physique nucléaire
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- produit de fission frais
1, record 2, French, produit%20de%20fission%20frais
masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Des exemples de produits de fission à très courte vie sont le xénon-135 (de période 8 heures) et l'iode-131 (de période 8 jours). Le premier est un poison pour la bonne marche du réacteur s'il s'accumule en trop grande quantité. Le second a fait partie des produits de fission frais qui ont été relâchés lors de l'accident de Tchernobyl. Cet élément très mobile (il est volatil) et radioactif a constitué le principal danger immédiatement après l'accident. 2, record 2, French, - produit%20de%20fission%20frais
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 CONT
On a vu au contraire une augmentation des cancers et des nodules thyroïdiens chez les habitants des îles Marshall après le tir «Bravo» de Bikini. Ces habitants avaient reçu des produits de fission frais. 3, record 2, French, - produit%20de%20fission%20frais
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2002-07-18
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Titles of Conventions, Treaties and Agreements (Documents)
- Nuclear Power Stations
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- Convention on Early Notification of a Nuclear Accident
1, record 3, English, Convention%20on%20Early%20Notification%20of%20a%20Nuclear%20Accident
correct, international
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Adopted in 1986 following the Chernobyl nuclear plant accident, this Convention establishes a notification system for nuclear accidents which have the potential for international transboundary release that could be of radiological safety significance for another State. It requires States to report the accident's time, location, radiation releases, and other data essential for assessing the situation. Notification is to be made to affected States directly or through the IAEA, and to the IAEA itself. Reporting is mandatory for any nuclear accident involving facilities and activities listed in Article 1. Pursuant to Article 3, States may notify other accidents as well. The five nuclear-weapon States(China, France, Russia, the United Kingdom, and United States) have all declared their intent also to report accidents involving nuclear weapons and nuclear weapons tests. 2, record 3, English, - Convention%20on%20Early%20Notification%20of%20a%20Nuclear%20Accident
Record 3, Key term(s)
- ENNA
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Titres de conventions, de traités et d'accords (Documents)
- Centrales nucléaires
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- Convention sur la notification rapide d'un accident nucléaire
1, record 3, French, Convention%20sur%20la%20notification%20rapide%20d%27un%20accident%20nucl%C3%A9aire
correct, feminine noun, international
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Adoptée le 26 septembre 1986 à Vienne (Autriche) et entrée en vigueur le 27 octobre 1986. Objectifs : Fournir les informations pertinentes sur les accidents nucléaires aussitôt que possible de façon que les conséquences radiologiques transfrontières puissent être limitées le plus possible. 2, record 3, French, - Convention%20sur%20la%20notification%20rapide%20d%27un%20accident%20nucl%C3%A9aire
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Títulos de convenciones, tratados y acuerdos (Documentos)
- Centrales nucleares
Record 3, Main entry term, Spanish
- Convención sobre la Pronta Notificación de Accidentes Nucleares
1, record 3, Spanish, Convenci%C3%B3n%20sobre%20la%20Pronta%20Notificaci%C3%B3n%20de%20Accidentes%20Nucleares
correct, feminine noun, international
Record 3, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 3, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 1996-03-11
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- CBRNE Weapons
- Land Forces
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- nuclear yield detonation 1, record 4, English, nuclear%20yield%20detonation
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The functioning of nuclear weapons in the manner intended by their design which results in the release of energy due to the process known as fission(splitting) or fusion(combining) of atomic nuclei. 1, record 4, English, - nuclear%20yield%20detonation
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Armes CBRNE
- Forces terrestres
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- explosion de puissance nucléaire 1, record 4, French, explosion%20de%20puissance%20nucl%C3%A9aire
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Fonctionnement d'armes nucléaires, de la manière prévue, et qui provoque la libération de l'énergie provenant de ce qu'on appelle la fission ou la fusion de noyaux d'atomes. 1, record 4, French, - explosion%20de%20puissance%20nucl%C3%A9aire
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
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