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OPERATIONAL CONDITION [29 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2021-08-31
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Weapon Systems
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- wind corrected munitions dispenser
1, record 1, English, wind%20corrected%20munitions%20dispenser
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
- WCMD 1, record 1, English, WCMD
correct
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- wind compensated munitions dispenser 2, record 1, English, wind%20compensated%20munitions%20dispenser
correct
- WCMD 2, record 1, English, WCMD
correct
- WCMD 2, record 1, English, WCMD
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The WCMD is a next-generation, inexpensive dispenser guidance tailkit that turns existing cluster munitions into all‑weather precision-guided weapons. By correcting for launch transients, ballistic errors and winds aloft, the WCMD provides strike aircraft with an accurate pattern lay-down capability for cluster munitions from any operational altitude or weather condition. 1, record 1, English, - wind%20corrected%20munitions%20dispenser
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Systèmes d'armes
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- disperseur de munitions à correction du vent
1, record 1, French, disperseur%20de%20munitions%20%C3%A0%20correction%20du%20vent
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- conteneur-éjecteur de munitions à correction-vent 2, record 1, French, conteneur%2D%C3%A9jecteur%20de%20munitions%20%C3%A0%20correction%2Dvent
correct, masculine noun
- WCMD 2, record 1, French, WCMD
masculine noun
- WCMD 2, record 1, French, WCMD
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Parmi les armes pouvant être transportées à l'intérieur, [il y a] les bombes JDAM (munition interarmées d'attaque directe); les bombes à sous-munition CBU-105 [Cluster Bomb Unit - 105] WCMD (conteneur-éjecteur de munitions à correction-vent), amorcées par capteur; les armes tirées à distance interarmes (JSOW); les bombes téléguidées Paveway IV; les bombes de petit diamètre (SDB); le missile air-air AIM-120C [advanced medium-range air-to-air missile] et le missile antiblindé Brimstone. 2, record 1, French, - disperseur%20de%20munitions%20%C3%A0%20correction%20du%20vent
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2021-01-18
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Airport Runways and Areas
- Air Navigation Aids
- Air Safety
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- runway surface condition
1, record 2, English, runway%20surface%20condition
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
- RSC 2, record 2, English, RSC
correct
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Aircraft operational performances, at landing or take-off, are strongly dependant on runway surface conditions. Bad weather conditions may severely degrade [the] runway surface condition. For obvious safety reasons, when such events appear, methods and means must be implemented to characterize [the] runway surface condition and to provide pilots with relevant information. 3, record 2, English, - runway%20surface%20condition
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Pistes et aires d'aéroport
- Aides à la navigation aérienne
- Sécurité (Transport aérien)
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- état de surface de piste
1, record 2, French, %C3%A9tat%20de%20surface%20de%20piste
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- état de surface des pistes 2, record 2, French, %C3%A9tat%20de%20surface%20des%20pistes
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Les performances et les limitations opérationnelles des avions à l'atterrissage et au décollage sont fortement dépendantes de l'état de surface des pistes [qui] peut être sévèrement dégradé lorsque les conditions météorologiques sont mauvaises. Pour des raisons évidentes de sécurité, lorsque de telles situations apparaissent, il est nécessaire de mettre en œuvre des méthodes et des moyens visant à caractériser l'état de surface des pistes afin d'être en mesure de fournir aux pilotes les éléments leur permettant de calculer les performances de leur avion et de prendre en compte les limitations opérationnelles. 2, record 2, French, - %C3%A9tat%20de%20surface%20de%20piste
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Pistas y áreas del aeropuerto
- Ayuda para la navegación aérea
- Seguridad (Transporte aéreo)
Record 2, Main entry term, Spanish
- estado de la superficie de la pista
1, record 2, Spanish, estado%20de%20la%20superficie%20de%20la%20pista
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 2, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2019-02-15
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Waste Management
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- nuisance management
1, record 3, English, nuisance%20management
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Nuisance management and controls.... odours are the primary nuisance condition associated with composting and anaerobic digestion facilities, and it is appropriate that odour controls receive rigorous attention during a project's planning, design, and operational phases. However, concern over odours should not divert resources from the management of other possible nuisances. 2, record 3, English, - nuisance%20management
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Gestion des déchets
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- gestion des nuisances
1, record 3, French, gestion%20des%20nuisances
correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
- contrôle des nuisances 2, record 3, French, contr%C3%B4le%20des%20nuisances
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Gestion et mesure de contrôle des nuisances. [...] les odeurs sont les principales nuisances liées aux installations de compostage et de digestion anaérobie, et il convient de porter une attention particulière aux mesures de contrôle des odeurs pendant la planification, la conception et l'exploitation d'une installation. Toutefois, les inquiétudes liées aux odeurs ne devraient pas détourner les ressources consacrées à la gestion d'autres nuisances éventuelles. 2, record 3, French, - gestion%20des%20nuisances
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2018-08-23
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Occupation Names (General)
- Sports Facilities and Venues
- Equipment and Facilities (Recreation)
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- facilities porter
1, record 4, English, facilities%20porter
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The facilities porter is responsible for monitoring and keeping the college campus and facilities clean, orderly, and in good presentable condition. The porter will provide operational, housekeeping, grounds and basic support for college events, classes, and college community needs. 2, record 4, English, - facilities%20porter
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Désignations des emplois (Généralités)
- Installations et sites (Sports)
- Installations et équipement (Loisirs)
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- porteur en installations
1, record 4, French, porteur%20en%20installations
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
- porteuse en installations 1, record 4, French, porteuse%20en%20installations
correct, feminine noun
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 2016-02-26
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Employment Benefits
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- career foreign service employee
1, record 5, English, career%20foreign%20service%20employee
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
An employee who, as a condition of employment, serves abroad pursuant to a rotational pattern throughout the span of his/her career. Note : This rotational service normally involves assignments to a number of posts but occasionally, due to operational requirements, assignments may be limited to one or a few posts. 1, record 5, English, - career%20foreign%20service%20employee
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Avantages sociaux
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- employé qui fait carrière dans le service extérieur
1, record 5, French, employ%C3%A9%20qui%20fait%20carri%C3%A8re%20dans%20le%20service%20ext%C3%A9rieur
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
L'employé qui est tenu, pour occuper son emploi, d'être affecté successivement à un certain nombre de missions à l'étranger durant sa carrière. Note: Il peut arriver toutefois qu'en raison des nécessités du service, il/elle n'aille que quelques fois en mission, voire une seule. 1, record 5, French, - employ%C3%A9%20qui%20fait%20carri%C3%A8re%20dans%20le%20service%20ext%C3%A9rieur
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 2016-01-08
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Scientific Measurements and Analyses
- Highway Administration
- Road Maintenance
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- pavement condition index
1, record 6, English, pavement%20condition%20index
correct
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
- PCI 1, record 6, English, PCI
correct
Record 6, Synonyms, English
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The PCI provides a measure of the present condition of the pavement based on the distress observed on the surface of the pavement, which also indicates the structural integrity and surface operational condition(localized roughness and safety). 2, record 6, English, - pavement%20condition%20index
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Mesures et analyse (Sciences)
- Administration des routes
- Entretien des routes
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- indice de l'état de la chaussée
1, record 6, French, indice%20de%20l%27%C3%A9tat%20de%20la%20chauss%C3%A9e
correct, masculine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 2015-03-13
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Military Equipment Maintenance
- Aeronautical Engineering and Maintenance
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- servicing
1, record 7, English, servicing
correct, NATO, standardized
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
- standard maintenance 2, record 7, English, standard%20maintenance
- routine servicing 3, record 7, English, routine%20servicing
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Activities and procedures related to cleaning, lubrication, replenishment, examination and minor repairs to keep equipment in operational condition. 4, record 7, English, - servicing
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
In some cases, servicing may include rearming. 4, record 7, English, - servicing
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 2 OBS
servicing: term and definition standardized by NATO. 5, record 7, English, - servicing
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 3 OBS
standard maintenance: term extracted from the "Disarmament and Peace Keeping" glossary with the permission of the United Nations Office at Geneva. 6, record 7, English, - servicing
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Maintenance du matériel militaire
- Aérotechnique et maintenance
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- entretien courant
1, record 7, French, entretien%20courant
correct, masculine noun, NATO, standardized, officially approved
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
- service courant 2, record 7, French, service%20courant
masculine noun
- service 3, record 7, French, service
masculine noun
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Activités et procédures liées au nettoyage, à la lubrification, au recomplètement, aux inspections et réparations mineures du matériel ayant pour but de le maintenir en état de fonctionnement. 4, record 7, French, - entretien%20courant
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Dans certains cas, l'entretien courant peut inclure l'approvisionnement en munitions. 4, record 7, French, - entretien%20courant
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 2 OBS
entretien courant : terme et définition normalisés par l'OTAN. 5, record 7, French, - entretien%20courant
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 3 OBS
entretien courant : terme uniformisé par le Groupe de travail de terminologie du soutien au combat. 6, record 7, French, - entretien%20courant
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 4 OBS
entretien courant : terme tiré du lexique «Désarmement et Maintien de la Paix» avec l'autorisation de l'Office des Nations Unies à Genève. 7, record 7, French, - entretien%20courant
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 5 OBS
entretien courant : terme uniformisé par le Comité d'uniformisation de la terminologie aéronautique (CUTA) - Opérations aériennes. 6, record 7, French, - entretien%20courant
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Mantenimiento del equipo militar
- Ingeniería aeronáutica y mantenimiento
Record 7, Main entry term, Spanish
- servicio
1, record 7, Spanish, servicio
correct, masculine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 7, Synonyms, Spanish
- mantenimiento menor 2, record 7, Spanish, mantenimiento%20menor
correct, masculine noun
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record 8 - internal organization data 2014-12-12
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- Weapon Systems
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- checkout
1, record 8, English, checkout
correct, noun, NATO, standardized
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
Record 8, Synonyms, English
Record 8, Textual support, English
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A sequence of functional, operational, and calibrational tests to determine the condition and status of a weapon system or element thereof. 1, record 8, English, - checkout
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 OBS
checkout: term and definition standardized by NATO. 2, record 8, English, - checkout
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Systèmes d'armes
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- vérification systématique
1, record 8, French, v%C3%A9rification%20syst%C3%A9matique
correct, feminine noun, NATO, standardized
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
Record 8, Synonyms, French
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Séquence d'épreuves relatives au fonctionnement, à la mise en œuvre et à l'étalonnage d'un système d'armes ou d'un de ses éléments, qui a pour but de vérifier la situation et le bon état de celui-ci. 1, record 8, French, - v%C3%A9rification%20syst%C3%A9matique
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 OBS
vérification systématique : terme et définition normalisés par l'OTAN. 2, record 8, French, - v%C3%A9rification%20syst%C3%A9matique
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Sistemas de armas
Record 8, Main entry term, Spanish
- comprobación sistemática
1, record 8, Spanish, comprobaci%C3%B3n%20sistem%C3%A1tica
feminine noun
Record 8, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 8, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Secuencia de pruebas de funcionamiento y de puesta en marcha y calibración para determinar el estado de un sistema de armas o de uno de sus elementos. 1, record 8, Spanish, - comprobaci%C3%B3n%20sistem%C3%A1tica
Record 9 - external organization data 2014-11-25
Record 9, English
Record 9, Subject field(s)
- Compartment - Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission
- Nuclear Plant Safety
Record 9, Main entry term, English
- surveillance 1, record 9, English, surveillance
Record 9, Abbreviations, English
Record 9, Synonyms, English
Record 9, Textual support, English
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Activities carried out to confirm compliance with operating policies and principles, to verify correct operational states and to detect any abnormal condition before it can impair the SSC [structures, systems and components] 's ability to meet its design intent. 1, record 9, English, - surveillance
Record 9, French
Record 9, Domaine(s)
- Tiroir - Commission canadienne de sûreté nucléaire
- Sûreté des centrales nucléaires
Record 9, Main entry term, French
- surveillance
1, record 9, French, surveillance
feminine noun
Record 9, Abbreviations, French
Record 9, Synonyms, French
Record 9, Textual support, French
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Activités réalisées en vue de s'assurer que les OSC [ouvrages, systèmes et composants] sont exploités conformément aux lignes de conduite pour l'exploitation, de vérifier leur bon état de fonctionnement et de détecter et de corriger les conditions anormales auxquelles elles sont soumises avant qu'elles ne nuisent à leur capacité de répondre aux exigences de conception. 1, record 9, French, - surveillance
Record 9, Spanish
Record 9, Textual support, Spanish
Record 10 - external organization data 2009-07-31
Record 10, English
Record 10, Subject field(s)
- Compartment - ISO/IEC JTC 1 Information Technology Vocabulary
Universal entry(ies) Record 10
Record 10, Main entry term, English
- interchangeability
1, record 10, English, interchangeability
correct, standardized
Record 10, Abbreviations, English
Record 10, Synonyms, English
Record 10, Textual support, English
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 DEF
condition that exists between devices or systems that exhibit equivalent functionality, interface features and performance to allow one to be exchanged for another, without alteration, and achieve the same operational service 1, record 10, English, - interchangeability
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 OBS
interchangeability: term and definition standardized by ISO/IEC [ISO/IEC 19762-4:2008]. 2, record 10, English, - interchangeability
Record 10, French
Record 10, Textual support, French
Record 10, Spanish
Record 10, Textual support, Spanish
Record 11 - internal organization data 2008-04-10
Record 11, English
Record 11, Subject field(s)
- Aeronautical Engineering and Maintenance
Record 11, Main entry term, English
- servicing equipment
1, record 11, English, servicing%20equipment
correct
Record 11, Abbreviations, English
Record 11, Synonyms, English
Record 11, Textual support, English
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 OBS
servicing : Activities and procedures related to cleaning, lubrication, replenishment, examination and minor repairs to keep equipment in operational condition. 2, record 11, English, - servicing%20equipment
Record 11, French
Record 11, Domaine(s)
- Aérotechnique et maintenance
Record 11, Main entry term, French
- matériel d'entretien courant
1, record 11, French, mat%C3%A9riel%20d%27entretien%20courant
correct, masculine noun, officially approved
Record 11, Abbreviations, French
Record 11, Synonyms, French
Record 11, Textual support, French
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 OBS
entretien courant : Activités et procédures liées au nettoyage, à la lubrification, au recomplètement, aux inspections et aux réparations mineures du matériel ayant pour but de le maintenir en état de fonctionnement. 2, record 11, French, - mat%C3%A9riel%20d%27entretien%20courant
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 2 OBS
matériel d'entretien courant : terme uniformisé par le Comité d'uniformisation de la terminologie aéronautique (CUTA) - Maintenance. 3, record 11, French, - mat%C3%A9riel%20d%27entretien%20courant
Record 11, Spanish
Record 11, Textual support, Spanish
Record 12 - internal organization data 2007-05-01
Record 12, English
Record 12, Subject field(s)
- Financial Accounting
- Financial and Budgetary Management
Record 12, Main entry term, English
- repair
1, record 12, English, repair
correct, noun
Record 12, Abbreviations, English
Record 12, Synonyms, English
Record 12, Textual support, English
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The period cost of part replacement or other corrective action to restore plant and machinery to efficient operational condition. 2, record 12, English, - repair
Record 12, Key term(s)
- repairs
Record 12, French
Record 12, Domaine(s)
- Comptabilité générale
- Gestion budgétaire et financière
Record 12, Main entry term, French
- réparation
1, record 12, French, r%C3%A9paration
correct, feminine noun
Record 12, Abbreviations, French
Record 12, Synonyms, French
Record 12, Textual support, French
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Coûts engagés pour remettre en bon état un bien, notamment une immobilisation qui présente une diminution de son potentiel de service. 1, record 12, French, - r%C3%A9paration
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Les coûts engagés pour accroître le potentiel de service d'une immobilisation correspondent à une amélioration, et non à une réparation. Les coûts de réparation ne sont généralement pas ajoutés au coût inscrit à l'actif au titre de d'immobilisation considérée, mais plutôt passés en charges. 1, record 12, French, - r%C3%A9paration
Record 12, Key term(s)
- réparations
Record 12, Spanish
Record 12, Textual support, Spanish
Record 13 - internal organization data 2007-04-25
Record 13, English
Record 13, Subject field(s)
- Military Equipment Maintenance
Record 13, Main entry term, English
- test, measurement and diagnostic equipment
1, record 13, English, test%2C%20measurement%20and%20diagnostic%20equipment
correct
Record 13, Abbreviations, English
- TMDE 2, record 13, English, TMDE
correct
Record 13, Synonyms, English
Record 13, Textual support, English
Record number: 13, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Any system or device used to evaluate the operational condition of an end item or subsystem thereof to identify and/or isolate any actual or potential malfunction. 3, record 13, English, - test%2C%20measurement%20and%20diagnostic%20equipment
Record 13, French
Record 13, Domaine(s)
- Maintenance du matériel militaire
Record 13, Main entry term, French
- équipement d'essai, de mesure et de diagnostique
1, record 13, French, %C3%A9quipement%20d%27essai%2C%20de%20mesure%20et%20de%20diagnostique
proposal, masculine noun
Record 13, Abbreviations, French
Record 13, Synonyms, French
- matériel de test, de mesure et de diagnostic 2, record 13, French, mat%C3%A9riel%20de%20test%2C%20de%20mesure%20et%20de%20diagnostic
proposal, masculine noun
Record 13, Textual support, French
Record 13, Spanish
Record 13, Textual support, Spanish
Record 14 - internal organization data 2007-03-17
Record 14, English
Record 14, Subject field(s)
- Operations Research and Management
- Real Estate
Record 14, Main entry term, English
- productivity loss
1, record 14, English, productivity%20loss
correct
Record 14, Abbreviations, English
Record 14, Synonyms, English
Record 14, Textual support, English
Record number: 14, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Operational efficiency : a condition which threatens to disrupt a tenant's program which could result in the tenant incurring productivity losses or threaten essential building services. 2, record 14, English, - productivity%20loss
Record 14, French
Record 14, Domaine(s)
- Recherche et gestion opérationnelles
- Immobilier
Record 14, Main entry term, French
- perte de productivité
1, record 14, French, perte%20de%20productivit%C3%A9
correct, feminine noun
Record 14, Abbreviations, French
Record 14, Synonyms, French
Record 14, Textual support, French
Record number: 14, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Efficacité opérationnelle : situation qui menace d'interrompre le programme d'un locataire, ce qui pourrait donner lieu à des pertes de productivité pour lui ou porter atteinte aux services essentiels de l'immeuble. 2, record 14, French, - perte%20de%20productivit%C3%A9
Record 14, Spanish
Record 14, Textual support, Spanish
Record 15 - internal organization data 2007-02-07
Record 15, English
Record 15, Subject field(s)
- Space Exploration Equipment and Tools
Record 15, Main entry term, English
- derated-load mode
1, record 15, English, derated%2Dload%20mode
correct
Record 15, Abbreviations, English
Record 15, Synonyms, English
- derated-load operation 1, record 15, English, derated%2Dload%20operation
correct
Record 15, Textual support, English
Record number: 15, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A much below limit condition operating mode used to reduce stresses and increase material reliability and operational life. 2, record 15, English, - derated%2Dload%20mode
Record 15, French
Record 15, Domaine(s)
- Équipement et outillage d'exploration spatiale
Record 15, Main entry term, French
- régime réduit
1, record 15, French, r%C3%A9gime%20r%C3%A9duit
correct, masculine noun
Record 15, Abbreviations, French
Record 15, Synonyms, French
Record 15, Textual support, French
Record number: 15, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Régime de fonctionnement largement en deçà des conditions limites, destiné à réduire les contraintes et augmenter ainsi la fiabilité et la durée de vie d'un matériel. 2, record 15, French, - r%C3%A9gime%20r%C3%A9duit
Record 15, Spanish
Record 15, Textual support, Spanish
Record 16 - internal organization data 2006-05-11
Record 16, English
Record 16, Subject field(s)
- Computer Hardware
- Operating Systems (Software)
Record 16, Main entry term, English
- status
1, record 16, English, status
correct
Record 16, Abbreviations, English
- STAT 2, record 16, English, STAT
correct
Record 16, Synonyms, English
- computer status 3, record 16, English, computer%20status
Record 16, Textual support, English
Record number: 16, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The operational condition of hardware or software, including communications channels and devices, in a computer system. 4, record 16, English, - status
Record number: 16, Textual support number: 2 DEF
The condition of a device at a specified time. 2, record 16, English, - status
Record 16, Key term(s)
- machine state
- machine status
Record 16, French
Record 16, Domaine(s)
- Matériel informatique
- Systèmes d'exploitation (Logiciels)
Record 16, Main entry term, French
- état
1, record 16, French, %C3%A9tat
correct, masculine noun
Record 16, Abbreviations, French
Record 16, Synonyms, French
- état machine 2, record 16, French, %C3%A9tat%20machine
correct, masculine noun
Record 16, Textual support, French
Record number: 16, Textual support number: 1 DEF
État instantané des différents organes d'un ordinateur, et permettant à l'unité de contrôle de connaître ce qu'elle peut ou doit faire exécuter. 2, record 16, French, - %C3%A9tat
Record 16, Spanish
Record 16, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Equipo físico de computadora (Hardware)
- Sistemas operativos (Soporte lógico)
Record 16, Main entry term, Spanish
- estado máquina
1, record 16, Spanish, estado%20m%C3%A1quina
correct, masculine noun
Record 16, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 16, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 16, Textual support, Spanish
Record 17 - internal organization data 2004-04-01
Record 17, English
Record 17, Subject field(s)
- Spacecraft
Record 17, Main entry term, English
- engineering sensor
1, record 17, English, engineering%20sensor
correct
Record 17, Abbreviations, English
Record 17, Synonyms, English
- housekeeping sensor 2, record 17, English, housekeeping%20sensor
see observation
Record 17, Textual support, English
Record number: 17, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Instrument engineering data is produced by engineering sensor(s) of an instrument, used either for operating the instrument or for processing the science data generated by the instrument. 3, record 17, English, - engineering%20sensor
Record number: 17, Textual support number: 1 OBS
housekeeping : the function of a number of systems, on both manned and unmanned spacecraft, involved in maintaining the spacecraft in an operational condition. 4, record 17, English, - engineering%20sensor
Record number: 17, Textual support number: 2 OBS
housekeeping sensor: term used by the French Committee for Aerospace Terminology. 5, record 17, English, - engineering%20sensor
Record 17, French
Record 17, Domaine(s)
- Engins spatiaux
Record 17, Main entry term, French
- capteur de servitude
1, record 17, French, capteur%20de%20servitude
correct, masculine noun
Record 17, Abbreviations, French
Record 17, Synonyms, French
Record 17, Textual support, French
Record number: 17, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Capteur d'un instrument destiné à contrôler les conditions de fonctionnement de ce dernier. 2, record 17, French, - capteur%20de%20servitude
Record number: 17, Textual support number: 1 OBS
capteur de service : terme uniformisé par le Comité d'uniformisation de la terminologie spatiale - CUTS 3, record 17, French, - capteur%20de%20servitude
Record 17, Spanish
Record 17, Textual support, Spanish
Record 18 - internal organization data 2003-04-29
Record 18, English
Record 18, Subject field(s)
- Satellite Telecommunications
- Spacecraft
- General Scientific and Technical Vocabulary
Record 18, Main entry term, English
- operational condition
1, record 18, English, operational%20condition
correct
Record 18, Abbreviations, English
Record 18, Synonyms, English
Record 18, Textual support, English
Record number: 18, Textual support number: 1 CONT
the engineering instrumentation subsystem is used to determine... the operational condition of a satellite. Various points on board are monitored, and the data are transmitted to earth. 2, record 18, English, - operational%20condition
Record 18, French
Record 18, Domaine(s)
- Télécommunications par satellite
- Engins spatiaux
- Vocabulaire technique et scientifique général
Record 18, Main entry term, French
- condition opérationnelle
1, record 18, French, condition%20op%C3%A9rationnelle
feminine noun
Record 18, Abbreviations, French
Record 18, Synonyms, French
- conditions de fonctionnement 2, record 18, French, conditions%20de%20fonctionnement
feminine noun, plural
Record 18, Textual support, French
Record number: 18, Textual support number: 1 CONT
les équipements de télémesure doivent permettre de vérifier l'exécution des ordres transmis au satellite et les conditions de fonctionnement de ses différents organes. 2, record 18, French, - condition%20op%C3%A9rationnelle
Record number: 18, Textual support number: 2 CONT
La capacité de l'être humain d'utiliser des systèmes de défense complexes dans des conditions opérationnelles soutenues sera un facteur déterminant de l'efficacité militaire [...] 3, record 18, French, - condition%20op%C3%A9rationnelle
Record 18, Spanish
Record 18, Textual support, Spanish
Record 19 - internal organization data 2002-02-27
Record 19, English
Record 19, Subject field(s)
- Human Behaviour
Record 19, Main entry term, English
- multiple schedule of reinforcement
1, record 19, English, multiple%20schedule%20of%20reinforcement
correct
Record 19, Abbreviations, English
Record 19, Synonyms, English
Record 19, Textual support, English
Record number: 19, Textual support number: 1 CONT
... probability of responding is an operational definition of control a very likely response means that the stimulus has a high degree of control(over) behavior. Technically, this situation in which conditions change periodically, and each condition is signalled by a specific discrimative stimulus is referred to as a multiple schedule of reinforcement. 1, record 19, English, - multiple%20schedule%20of%20reinforcement
Record 19, Key term(s)
- multiple schedule
- MULT
- multiple reinforcement schedule
Record 19, French
Record 19, Domaine(s)
- Comportement humain
Record 19, Main entry term, French
- programme multiple
1, record 19, French, programme%20multiple
correct, masculine noun
Record 19, Abbreviations, French
Record 19, Synonyms, French
Record 19, Textual support, French
Record number: 19, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Combinaison de plusieurs programmes de renforcement successifs et indépendants. 1, record 19, French, - programme%20multiple
Record 19, Spanish
Record 19, Textual support, Spanish
Record 20 - internal organization data 2001-10-22
Record 20, English
Record 20, Subject field(s)
- CBRNE Weapons
- Land Forces
Record 20, Main entry term, English
- limiting factor 1, record 20, English, limiting%20factor
Record 20, Abbreviations, English
Record 20, Synonyms, English
Record 20, Textual support, English
Record number: 20, Textual support number: 1 DEF
An unsatisfactory situation or condition in an operational or direct support area, which significantly reduces the unit's capability to perform the primary and/or assigned mission. Such a situation or condition may or may not be within the unit's capability to correct and, if not, will be so identified. 1, record 20, English, - limiting%20factor
Record 20, French
Record 20, Domaine(s)
- Armes CBRNE
- Forces terrestres
Record 20, Main entry term, French
- facteur de limitation
1, record 20, French, facteur%20de%20limitation
masculine noun
Record 20, Abbreviations, French
Record 20, Synonyms, French
Record 20, Textual support, French
Record number: 20, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Situation ou condition insatisfaisante d'une zone opérationnelle ou d'appui direct qui limite considérablement la capacité des unités d'exécuter la mission principale ou assignée. Une telle situation ou condition ne peut pas toujours être corrigée par les unités. Lorsque c'est le cas, elle est identifiée comme telle. 1, record 20, French, - facteur%20de%20limitation
Record 20, Spanish
Record 20, Textual support, Spanish
Record 21 - internal organization data 2001-07-25
Record 21, English
Record 21, Subject field(s)
- Tolerances and Modular Co-ordination (Construction)
- Engineering Tests and Reliability
Record 21, Main entry term, English
- condition monitoring technology
1, record 21, English, condition%20monitoring%20technology
correct
Record 21, Abbreviations, English
Record 21, Synonyms, English
Record 21, Textual support, English
Record number: 21, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The contractor will be required to undertake maintenance, including the following :... c) developing a preventive and predictive maintenance strategy and plan, including the application of appropriate condition monitoring technologies, for inspecting, monitoring and servicing building equipment, systems, architectural finishes and structures, to predict and prevent equipment, systems and structural failure and to extend operational life and functional performance... 2, record 21, English, - condition%20monitoring%20technology
Record 21, French
Record 21, Domaine(s)
- Calcul, tolérances et modulation (Construction)
- Fiabilité, contrôle et essais (Ingénierie)
Record 21, Main entry term, French
- techniques de surveillance d'état
1, record 21, French, techniques%20de%20surveillance%20d%27%C3%A9tat
correct, feminine noun, plural
Record 21, Abbreviations, French
Record 21, Synonyms, French
Record 21, Textual support, French
Record number: 21, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Le programme d'entretien de l'entrepreneur devra comprendre ce qui suit : [...] c. élaborer une stratégie et un plan d'entretien préventif et prédictif, incluant l'application de techniques de surveillance de l'état appropriées, pour effectuer l'inspection, la surveillance et effectuer la révision de l'équipement, des systèmes, des revêtements architecturaux et des structures des immeubles, pour prévoir et éviter les défaillances de l'équipement, des systèmes et des structures, et pour prolonger la durée de vie utile des biens et leur rendement fonctionnel [...] 2, record 21, French, - techniques%20de%20surveillance%20d%27%C3%A9tat
Record 21, Spanish
Record 21, Textual support, Spanish
Record 22 - internal organization data 2001-07-25
Record 22, English
Record 22, Subject field(s)
- Real Estate
Record 22, Main entry term, English
- failure 1, record 22, English, failure
Record 22, Abbreviations, English
Record 22, Synonyms, English
Record 22, Textual support, English
Record number: 22, Textual support number: 1 CONT
c) developing a preventive and predictive maintenance strategy and plan, including the application of appropriate condition monitoring technologies, for inspecting, monitoring and servicing building equipment, systems, architectural finishes and structures, to predict and prevent equipment, systems and structural failure and to extend operational life and functional performance;. 1, record 22, English, - failure
Record 22, French
Record 22, Domaine(s)
- Immobilier
Record 22, Main entry term, French
- défaillances 1, record 22, French, d%C3%A9faillances
Record 22, Abbreviations, French
Record 22, Synonyms, French
Record 22, Textual support, French
Record number: 22, Textual support number: 1 CONT
élaborer une stratégie et un plan d'entretien préventif et prédictif, incluant l'application de techniques de surveillance de l'état appropriées, pour effectuer l'inspection, la surveillance et effectuer la révision de l'équipement, des systèmes, des revêtements architecturaux et des structures des immeubles, pour prévoir et éviter les défaillances de l'équipement, des systèmes et des structures, et pour prolonger la durée de vie utile des biens et leur rendement fonctionnel;. 1, record 22, French, - d%C3%A9faillances
Record 22, Spanish
Record 22, Textual support, Spanish
Record 23 - internal organization data 1996-03-11
Record 23, English
Record 23, Subject field(s)
- CBRNE Weapons
- Land Forces
Record 23, Main entry term, English
- major deficiency 1, record 23, English, major%20deficiency
Record 23, Abbreviations, English
Record 23, Synonyms, English
Record 23, Textual support, English
Record number: 23, Textual support number: 1 OBS
A situation or condition less serious than a limiting factor in an operational or direct support area, or a serious deficiency in a non-direct support area, which, if not corrected immediately, may significantly reduce the unit's capability, and create a limiting factor. Major deficiencies will normally be within the unit's capability to correct, but if not, will be so identified. 1, record 23, English, - major%20deficiency
Record 23, French
Record 23, Domaine(s)
- Armes CBRNE
- Forces terrestres
Record 23, Main entry term, French
- défectuosité majeure 1, record 23, French, d%C3%A9fectuosit%C3%A9%20majeure
Record 23, Abbreviations, French
Record 23, Synonyms, French
Record 23, Textual support, French
Record number: 23, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Situation ou condition moins sérieuse qu'un facteur de limitation d'une zone opérationnelle ou d'appui direct, ou une défectuosité sérieuse dans une zone d'appui indirect qui peut limiter la capacité des unités et provoquer une défectuosité majeure si elle n'est pas corrigée. Les unités peuvent généralement corriger les défectuosités majeures, mais lorsque ce n'est pas le cas, celles-ci sont identifiées comme telles. 1, record 23, French, - d%C3%A9fectuosit%C3%A9%20majeure
Record 23, Spanish
Record 23, Textual support, Spanish
Record 24 - internal organization data 1993-05-20
Record 24, English
Record 24, Subject field(s)
- Tolerances and Modular Co-ordination (Construction)
- Engineering Tests and Reliability
Record 24, Main entry term, English
- service
1, record 24, English, service
correct, standardized
Record 24, Abbreviations, English
Record 24, Synonyms, English
Record 24, Textual support, English
Record number: 24, Textual support number: 1 DEF
All activities necessary to retain an item in operational condition or to restore a failed item. Service is a generic term of maintenance and repair. 1, record 24, English, - service
Record number: 24, Textual support number: 1 OBS
term standardized by ISO. 2, record 24, English, - service
Record number: 24, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Earth-moving machinery - machine availability. 2, record 24, English, - service
Record 24, French
Record 24, Domaine(s)
- Calcul, tolérances et modulation (Construction)
- Fiabilité, contrôle et essais (Ingénierie)
Record 24, Main entry term, French
- entretien
1, record 24, French, entretien
correct, masculine noun, standardized
Record 24, Abbreviations, French
Record 24, Synonyms, French
Record 24, Textual support, French
Record number: 24, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Toute activité nécessaire pour maintenir un élément en bon état de fonctionnement ou pour réparer un élément défaillant. Entretien est le terme générique pour la maintenance et la réparation. 1, record 24, French, - entretien
Record number: 24, Textual support number: 1 OBS
terme normalisé par l'ISO. 2, record 24, French, - entretien
Record number: 24, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Engins de terrassement - disponibilité d'un engin. 2, record 24, French, - entretien
Record 24, Spanish
Record 24, Textual support, Spanish
Record 25 - internal organization data 1993-05-20
Record 25, English
Record 25, Subject field(s)
- Tolerances and Modular Co-ordination (Construction)
- Engineering Tests and Reliability
Record 25, Main entry term, English
- required repair time
1, record 25, English, required%20repair%20time
correct, standardized
Record 25, Abbreviations, English
Record 25, Synonyms, English
Record 25, Textual support, English
Record number: 25, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Time required for all activities performed as a result of failure to restore an item to operational condition. The required repair time can be detailed as repair time and waiting time to repair. 1, record 25, English, - required%20repair%20time
Record number: 25, Textual support number: 1 OBS
term standardized by ISO. 2, record 25, English, - required%20repair%20time
Record number: 25, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Earth-moving machinery - machine availability. 2, record 25, English, - required%20repair%20time
Record 25, French
Record 25, Domaine(s)
- Calcul, tolérances et modulation (Construction)
- Fiabilité, contrôle et essais (Ingénierie)
Record 25, Main entry term, French
- temps de réparation requis
1, record 25, French, temps%20de%20r%C3%A9paration%20requis
correct, masculine noun, standardized
Record 25, Abbreviations, French
Record 25, Synonyms, French
Record 25, Textual support, French
Record number: 25, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Temps nécessaire pour remettre un élément en état de fonctionnement suite à une défaillance. Le temps de réparation requis peut être décomposé en temps de réparation et en temps d'attente avant que la réparation soit effectuée. 1, record 25, French, - temps%20de%20r%C3%A9paration%20requis
Record number: 25, Textual support number: 1 OBS
terme normalisé par l'ISO. 2, record 25, French, - temps%20de%20r%C3%A9paration%20requis
Record number: 25, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Engins de terrassement - disponibilité d'un engin. 2, record 25, French, - temps%20de%20r%C3%A9paration%20requis
Record 25, Spanish
Record 25, Textual support, Spanish
Record 26 - internal organization data 1988-07-01
Record 26, English
Record 26, Subject field(s)
- Organizations, Administrative Units and Committees
Record 26, Main entry term, English
- Emergency Control Center 1, record 26, English, Emergency%20Control%20Center
Record 26, Abbreviations, English
Record 26, Synonyms, English
Record 26, Textual support, English
Record number: 26, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The purpose of the Emergency Control Center can be stated in a single word, and that is communication. The normal operating mode of a Computer Center requires designated persons to execute specific procedures at scheduled times, under the direction and control of the appropriate management. In the case of an emergency condition, the task of the management and control of operational processing becomes more complex due to the many alternative processing procedures that my need to be invoked, and the abrupt relocation of certain operations. 1, record 26, English, - Emergency%20Control%20Center
Record 26, French
Record 26, Domaine(s)
- Organismes, unités administratives et comités
Record 26, Main entry term, French
- Centre d'urgence 1, record 26, French, Centre%20d%27urgence
Record 26, Abbreviations, French
Record 26, Synonyms, French
Record 26, Textual support, French
Record number: 26, Textual support number: 1 OBS
IBM proposait Centre de secours, mais après discussion avec Madga nous avons retenu Centre d'urgence. 1, record 26, French, - Centre%20d%27urgence
Record 26, Spanish
Record 26, Textual support, Spanish
Record 27 - internal organization data 1984-11-26
Record 27, English
Record 27, Subject field(s)
- Air Transport
Record 27, Main entry term, English
- unnumbered poll command
1, record 27, English, unnumbered%20poll%20command
correct
Record 27, Abbreviations, English
Record 27, Synonyms, English
Record 27, Textual support, English
Record number: 27, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Unnumbered poll command(UP). The UP command is used to solicit response frames from a group of secondaries(group poll) by establishing a logical operational condition that exists at each addressed station for one respond opportunity. 1, record 27, English, - unnumbered%20poll%20command
Record 27, French
Record 27, Domaine(s)
- Transport aérien
Record 27, Main entry term, French
- commande invitation à émettre non numérotée
1, record 27, French, commande%20invitation%20%C3%A0%20%C3%A9mettre%20non%20num%C3%A9rot%C3%A9e
feminine noun
Record 27, Abbreviations, French
Record 27, Synonyms, French
- commande UP 1, record 27, French, commande%20UP
feminine noun
Record 27, Textual support, French
Record number: 27, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Commande "invitation à émettre non numérotée (UP)". La commande UP est utilisée pour transférer des trames de réponse d'un groupe de secondaires (invitation en groupe) en établissant une condition opérationnelle logique qui existe à chaque station destinataire pour une seule occasion de réponse. 1, record 27, French, - commande%20invitation%20%C3%A0%20%C3%A9mettre%20non%20num%C3%A9rot%C3%A9e
Record 27, Spanish
Record 27, Textual support, Spanish
Record 28 - internal organization data 1981-03-25
Record 28, English
Record 28, Subject field(s)
- Mechanical Transmission Systems
Record 28, Main entry term, English
- zero lap
1, record 28, English, zero%20lap
correct
Record 28, Abbreviations, English
Record 28, Synonyms, English
Record 28, Textual support, English
Record number: 28, Textual support number: 1 OBS
A condition where the fixed and movable flow metering edges coincide with the spool at null, giving rise to constant flow gain over the null and operational regions. 1, record 28, English, - zero%20lap
Record 28, French
Record 28, Domaine(s)
- Transmissions mécaniques
Record 28, Main entry term, French
- recouvrement nul
1, record 28, French, recouvrement%20nul
correct
Record 28, Abbreviations, French
Record 28, Synonyms, French
Record 28, Textual support, French
Record number: 28, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Cas où les arêtes de réglage fixes et mobiles coincident lorsque le tiroir est en position zéro donnant un gain en débit constant autour du zéro et des zones d'utilisation. 1, record 28, French, - recouvrement%20nul
Record 28, Spanish
Record 28, Textual support, Spanish
Record 29 - internal organization data 1976-06-19
Record 29, English
Record 29, Subject field(s)
- Law of Contracts (common law)
- Law of Obligations (civil law)
- Productivity and Profitability
Record 29, Main entry term, English
- operational plant 1, record 29, English, operational%20plant
Record 29, Abbreviations, English
Record 29, Synonyms, English
Record 29, Textual support, English
Record number: 29, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Operational : ready for or in condition to undertake a destined function(the new pool should be in a few weeks) ;esp. serviced in readiness for action(the fleet is fully manned) 1, record 29, English, - operational%20plant
Record 29, French
Record 29, Domaine(s)
- Droit des contrats (common law)
- Droit des obligations (droit civil)
- Productivité et rentabilité
Record 29, Main entry term, French
- usine produits en main
1, record 29, French, usine%20produits%20en%20main
feminine noun
Record 29, Abbreviations, French
Record 29, Synonyms, French
Record 29, Textual support, French
Record number: 29, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Usine livrée avec ses machines et les techniciens qui la mettent en service et forment le personnel nécessaire à son fonctionnement. 1, record 29, French, - usine%20produits%20en%20main
Record 29, Spanish
Record 29, Textual support, Spanish
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