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Record 1 - internal organization data 2020-11-04
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Vulcanology and Seismology
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- volcanic explosivity index
1, record 1, English, volcanic%20explosivity%20index
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
- VEI 1, record 1, English, VEI
correct
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- volcano explosivity index 2, record 1, English, volcano%20explosivity%20index
correct
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A numeric scale that measures the relative explosivity of historic eruptions. 3, record 1, English, - volcanic%20explosivity%20index
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The [volcanic] explosivity index has 8 levels of volcanic eruption, each level being 10 [times] greater than the last ... 2, record 1, English, - volcanic%20explosivity%20index
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Volcanologie et sismologie
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- échelle d'explosivité volcanique
1, record 1, French, %C3%A9chelle%20d%27explosivit%C3%A9%20volcanique
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- échelle d'intensité des éruptions volcaniques 2, record 1, French, %C3%A9chelle%20d%27intensit%C3%A9%20des%20%C3%A9ruptions%20volcaniques
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Échelle numérique qui mesure l'explosivité relative d'éruptions historiques. 3, record 1, French, - %C3%A9chelle%20d%27explosivit%C3%A9%20volcanique
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
L'échelle est logarithmique en fonction du volume des éjectas. Le volume est multiplié par 10 lorsqu'on passe d'un niveau de l'échelle au suivant. 3, record 1, French, - %C3%A9chelle%20d%27explosivit%C3%A9%20volcanique
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2019-09-27
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Water Treatment (Water Supply)
- Pools
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- pH test kit
1, record 2, English, pH%20test%20kit
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
A proper [pool water] pH level is around 7. 4 to 7. 6 on a pH test kit's numeric scale. 2, record 2, English, - pH%20test%20kit
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Traitement des eaux
- Piscines
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- trousse d'analyse du pH
1, record 2, French, trousse%20d%27analyse%20du%20pH
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2008-10-09
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Scientific Instruments
- Flight Instruments and Equipment (Aeroindustry)
- Aircraft Piloting and Navigation
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- ALI-80A
1, record 3, English, ALI%2D80A
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
ALI-80A Encoding Altimeter. The ALI-80A decodes the binary, self-clocking Manchester data transmitted by the central ADC [Air Data Computer], corrects for a value(in feet) equal to the baroset display and displays actual corrected altitude of the aircraft on the circular pointer/dial scale and numeric counter drum readout. 2, record 3, English, - ALI%2D80A
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 CONT
Altimeter: Aerosonic encoding / Collins ALI-80A encoding. ... Inspection: RVSM SB c/w as reported 03/17/08. Phase 4 inspection scheduled to be c/w 05/08. 3, record 3, English, - ALI%2D80A
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Instruments scientifiques
- Instruments et équipement de bord (Constructions aéronautiques)
- Pilotage et navigation aérienne
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- ALI-80A
1, record 3, French, ALI%2D80A
proposal, masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2005-03-11
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Organization Planning
- Decision-Making Process
- Protection of Property
- Protection of Life
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- risk ranking
1, record 4, English, risk%20ranking
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The allocation of a classification to the impact or likelihood of a risk. 2, record 4, English, - risk%20ranking
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
This may be in the form of high, medium, low, or a numeric classification on a large scale of, say, 1 to 5. 2, record 4, English, - risk%20ranking
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Planification d'organisation
- Processus décisionnel
- Sécurité des biens
- Sécurité des personnes
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- classement du risque
1, record 4, French, classement%20du%20risque
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
L'entreprise dispose de critères clairs d'évaluation du risque. Pour chaque mesure de sécurité, la fiabilité souhaitée est définie sur base du classement du risque concerné dans une classe de risque. 2, record 4, French, - classement%20du%20risque
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Planificación de organización
- Proceso de adopción de decisiones
- Protección de los bienes
- Protección de las personas
Record 4, Main entry term, Spanish
- clasificación de riesgo
1, record 4, Spanish, clasificaci%C3%B3n%20de%20riesgo
correct, feminine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 4, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
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