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SIGNAL LIGHTS [22 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2024-01-23
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Signalling and Illumination (Air Transport)
- Airport Runways and Areas
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- runway entrance light
1, record 1, English, runway%20entrance%20light
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
- REL 1, record 1, English, REL
correct
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Runway entrance lights... provide signal to aircraft crossing entering runway from intersecting taxiway. 2, record 1, English, - runway%20entrance%20light
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
runway entrance light: designations usually used in the plural. 3, record 1, English, - runway%20entrance%20light
Record 1, Key term(s)
- runway entrance lights
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Signalisation (Transport aérien)
- Pistes et aires d'aéroport
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- feu d'entrée de piste
1, record 1, French, feu%20d%27entr%C3%A9e%20de%20piste
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
feu d'entrée de piste : désignation habituellement utilisée au pluriel. 2, record 1, French, - feu%20d%27entr%C3%A9e%20de%20piste
Record 1, Key term(s)
- feux d'entrée de piste
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2023-05-16
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Scientific Measurements and Analyses
- Optical Glass
- Electromagnetic Radiation
- The Eye
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- code number
1, record 2, English, code%20number
correct, standardized
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The part of the scale number indicating the type of filter. 1, record 2, English, - code%20number
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The type of filter can be defined for example by the purpose of use or spectral absorption properties. 2, record 2, English, - code%20number
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
The absence of a code number previously indicated a welding filter, but the letter W can be applied [as follows] 1. No code number or W=welding filter. 2. Code number 2=ultraviolet filter; the recognition of signal lights(and colours in general) may be affected. 3. Code number 2C=ultraviolet filter, good colour recognition. 4. Code number 4=infrared filter. 5. Code number 5=sunglare filter; sun-glass filter. 6. Code number 6=sunglare filter(or sunglass filter) with additional infrared requirement. 7. Codes L and R=laser protection. 1, record 2, English, - code%20number
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 3 OBS
This concept is related to "scale number" and "shade number." 2, record 2, English, - code%20number
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 4 OBS
code number: term and definition standardized by the International Organization for Standardization (ISO). 3, record 2, English, - code%20number
Record 2, Key term(s)
- code No.
- code Nos.
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Mesures et analyse (Sciences)
- Verres d'optique
- Rayonnements électromagnétiques
- Oeil
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- numéro de code
1, record 2, French, num%C3%A9ro%20de%20code
correct, masculine noun, standardized
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Partie du numéro d'échelon indiquant le type de filtre. 1, record 2, French, - num%C3%A9ro%20de%20code
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Le type de filtre se définit par exemple par l'usage ou les propriétés d'absorption spectrale. 2, record 2, French, - num%C3%A9ro%20de%20code
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
L'absence de numéro de code indiquait auparavant un filtre de soudage, mais la lettre W peut être appliquée [comme suit] : 1. Pas de numéro de code ou W = filtre de soudage. 2. Numéro de code 2 = filtre pour l'ultraviolet; la reconnaissance des feux de signalisation (et des couleurs en général) peut être altérée. 3. Numéro de code 2C = filtre pour l'ultraviolet, bonne reconnaissance des couleurs. 4. Numéro de code 4 = filtre pour l'infrarouge. 5. Numéro de code 5 = filtre solaire; filtre de lunettes de soleil. 6. Numéro de code 6 = filtre solaire (ou filtre de lunettes de soleil) avec spécification supplémentaire dans l'infrarouge. 7. Codes L et R = protection contre le laser. 1, record 2, French, - num%C3%A9ro%20de%20code
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 3 OBS
Cette notion est liée aux notions «numéro d'échelon» et «classe de protection». 2, record 2, French, - num%C3%A9ro%20de%20code
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 4 OBS
numéro de code : terme et définition normalisés par l'Organisation internationale de normalisation (ISO). 3, record 2, French, - num%C3%A9ro%20de%20code
Record 2, Key term(s)
- no de code
- nos de code
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2021-04-01
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Occupation Names (General)
- Railroad Maintenance
- Signalling (Rail Transport)
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- railway signal maintainer
1, record 3, English, railway%20signal%20maintainer
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
- railway signal mechanic 2, record 3, English, railway%20signal%20mechanic
correct
- signal mechanic 3, record 3, English, signal%20mechanic
correct
- signal maintainer 4, record 3, English, signal%20maintainer
correct
- signal and track switch repairer 3, record 3, English, signal%20and%20track%20switch%20repairer
correct
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Signal mechanics, or signal and track switch repairers, are railroad employees who install, repair, and maintain the signals, signal equipment, and gate crossings that are part of the traffic control and communications systems along railroad tracks. They keep both electrical and mechanical components of signaling devices in good operating order by routinely inspecting and testing lights, circuits and wiring, crossing gates, and detection devices. 3, record 3, English, - railway%20signal%20maintainer
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
signal maintainer: term in use at CP Rail. 2, record 3, English, - railway%20signal%20maintainer
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Désignations des emplois (Généralités)
- Entretien (Équipement ferroviaire)
- Signalisation (Transport par rail)
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- préposé à l'entretien de la signalisation ferroviaire
1, record 3, French, pr%C3%A9pos%C3%A9%20%C3%A0%20l%27entretien%20de%20la%20signalisation%20ferroviaire
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
- préposée à l'entretien de la signalisation ferroviaire 2, record 3, French, pr%C3%A9pos%C3%A9e%20%C3%A0%20l%27entretien%20de%20la%20signalisation%20ferroviaire
correct, feminine noun
- réparateur de signalisation ferroviaire 3, record 3, French, r%C3%A9parateur%20de%20signalisation%20ferroviaire
correct, masculine noun
- réparatrice de signalisation ferroviaire 2, record 3, French, r%C3%A9paratrice%20de%20signalisation%20ferroviaire
correct, feminine noun
- agent d'entretien des signaux 4, record 3, French, agent%20d%27entretien%20des%20signaux
correct, masculine noun
- agente d'entretien des signaux 5, record 3, French, agente%20d%27entretien%20des%20signaux
correct, feminine noun
- ouvrier d'entretien des signaux 6, record 3, French, ouvrier%20d%27entretien%20des%20signaux
masculine noun
- ouvrière d'entretien des signaux 7, record 3, French, ouvri%C3%A8re%20d%27entretien%20des%20signaux
feminine noun
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
agent d'entretien des signaux; agente d'entretien des signaux : termes en usage à CP Rail. 5, record 3, French, - pr%C3%A9pos%C3%A9%20%C3%A0%20l%27entretien%20de%20la%20signalisation%20ferroviaire
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2018-01-31
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Electrical Wiring (Building Elements)
- Electrical Circuits and Circuit Breakers
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- signal circuit
1, record 4, English, signal%20circuit
correct, standardized, officially approved
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Any electrical circuit, other than a communication circuit, which supplies energy to a device which gives a recognizable signal, such as circuits for doorbells, buzzers, code-calling systems, signal lights, and the like. 2, record 4, English, - signal%20circuit
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
signal circuit: term standardized by Canadian Standards Association (CSA) and the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE); definition standardized by CSA. 3, record 4, English, - signal%20circuit
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 2 OBS
signal circuit: term officially approved by the Lexicon Project Committee (New Brunswick). 3, record 4, English, - signal%20circuit
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Installations électriques (Éléments du bâtiment)
- Circuits électriques et coupe-circuits
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- circuit de signalisation
1, record 4, French, circuit%20de%20signalisation
correct, masculine noun, standardized, officially approved
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Circuit, autre qu'un circuit de télécommunications, fournissant du courant à un dispositif qui donne un signal facile à reconnaître. Ces circuits comprennent les sonneries, les ronfleurs, les systèmes d'appel, les signaux lumineux et autre du même genre. 2, record 4, French, - circuit%20de%20signalisation
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
circuit de signalisation : terme et définition normalisés par la CSA. 3, record 4, French, - circuit%20de%20signalisation
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 2 OBS
circuit de signalisation : terme uniformisé par le Comité du projet de lexiques (Nouveau-Brunswick). 3, record 4, French, - circuit%20de%20signalisation
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 2016-03-07
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Signalling (Rail Transport)
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- automatic crossing signal
1, record 5, English, automatic%20crossing%20signal
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
- automatic signal 2, record 5, English, automatic%20signal
correct
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Signal situated at a crossing at grade and which is automatically activated by an approaching train. 3, record 5, English, - automatic%20crossing%20signal
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
If repairs cannot be made, such lights as are available will be displayed and train may then proceed..., passing over all public crossings at grade not specially protected by watchman, gates, or automatic crossing signal with care... 1, record 5, English, - automatic%20crossing%20signal
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Signalisation (Transport par rail)
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- signal automatique
1, record 5, French, signal%20automatique
correct, masculine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Signal installé à un passage à niveau et dont le déclenchement se fait automatiquement à l'approche d'un train. 2, record 5, French, - signal%20automatique
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Les passages à niveau publics dont la protection n'est pas assurée par un gardien, par des barrières ou par des signaux automatiques doivent alors être franchis avec prudence [...] 3, record 5, French, - signal%20automatique
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 2014-12-23
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Signalling (Rail Transport)
- Signalling (Road Transport)
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- active grade crossing 1, record 6, English, active%20grade%20crossing
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 CONT
An active grade crossing is equipped with electronic traffic control systems. Electronic traffic control systems use a combination of railway crossing signs, flashing lights, bells, gates and traffic signal pre-emption to alert motorists of an approaching train. 1, record 6, English, - active%20grade%20crossing
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Signalisation (Transport par rail)
- Signalisation routière
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- passage à niveau actif
1, record 6, French, passage%20%C3%A0%20niveau%20actif
masculine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Un passage à niveau actif est muni de dispositifs électroniques de contrôle de la circulation. De tels dispositifs utilisent une combinaison de panneaux «passage à niveau», de feux clignotants, de cloches, de barrières et une interconnexion des feux de circulation pour avertir les automobilistes d’un train qui approche à un passage à niveau. 1, record 6, French, - passage%20%C3%A0%20niveau%20actif
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 2012-04-25
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Signalling (Rail Transport)
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- red signal
1, record 7, English, red%20signal
correct, see observation
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Trains approaching the signals ... must stop, replace the torpedoes and proceed to the red signal ... prepared to stop and there be governed by instructions or signal of the flagman ... 1, record 7, English, - red%20signal
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
red signal : a generic term encompassing "red flags" and "red lights. " 2, record 7, English, - red%20signal
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Signalisation (Transport par rail)
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- signal rouge
1, record 7, French, signal%20rouge
correct, see observation, masculine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Les trains qui approchent des signaux prescrits [...] doivent s'arrêter et l'équipe, remplacer les pétards; les trains poursuivent ensuite leur marche, prêts à s'arrêter au signal rouge [...] 1, record 7, French, - signal%20rouge
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
signal rouge : terme générique recouvrant les notions de «drapeau rouge» et de «lanterne à feu rouge». 2, record 7, French, - signal%20rouge
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record 8 - internal organization data 2012-04-25
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- Signalling (Rail Transport)
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- green signal
1, record 8, English, green%20signal
correct, see observation
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
Record 8, Synonyms, English
Record 8, Textual support, English
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Trains must reduce speed to comply with requirements of the train order, and must not increase speed until the entire train has passed the green signal. 1, record 8, English, - green%20signal
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 OBS
green signal : a generic term encompassing both "green flags" and "green lights. " 2, record 8, English, - green%20signal
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Signalisation (Transport par rail)
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- signal vert
1, record 8, French, signal%20vert
correct, see observation, masculine noun
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
Record 8, Synonyms, French
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Les trains doivent ralentir, conformément à l'ordre de marche, et ne doivent pas accélérer tant que tout le train n'a pas dépassé le signal vert. 1, record 8, French, - signal%20vert
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 OBS
signal vert : terme générique recouvrant les notions de «drapeau vert» et de «lanterne à feu vert». 2, record 8, French, - signal%20vert
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
Record 9 - internal organization data 2012-04-25
Record 9, English
Record 9, Subject field(s)
- Signalling (Rail Transport)
Record 9, Main entry term, English
- yellow signal
1, record 9, English, yellow%20signal
correct, see observation
Record 9, Abbreviations, English
Record 9, Synonyms, English
Record 9, Textual support, English
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Trains must ... reduce speed to ten miles per hour before passing the yellow signal. 1, record 9, English, - yellow%20signal
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 OBS
yellow signal : a generic term encompassing both "yellow flags" and "yellow lights. " 2, record 9, English, - yellow%20signal
Record 9, French
Record 9, Domaine(s)
- Signalisation (Transport par rail)
Record 9, Main entry term, French
- signal jaune
1, record 9, French, signal%20jaune
correct, see observation, masculine noun
Record 9, Abbreviations, French
Record 9, Synonyms, French
Record 9, Textual support, French
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 CONT
[...] les trains doivent ralentir à dix milles à l'heure avant de franchir le signal jaune [...] 1, record 9, French, - signal%20jaune
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 OBS
signal jaune : terme générique recouvrant les notions de «drapeau jaune» et de «lanterne à feu jaune». 2, record 9, French, - signal%20jaune
Record 9, Spanish
Record 9, Textual support, Spanish
Record 10 - internal organization data 2011-10-05
Record 10, English
Record 10, Subject field(s)
- Flight Instruments and Equipment (Aeroindustry)
Record 10, Main entry term, English
- ice detector system
1, record 10, English, ice%20detector%20system
correct
Record 10, Abbreviations, English
Record 10, Synonyms, English
- ice detection system 1, record 10, English, ice%20detection%20system
correct
Record 10, Textual support, English
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 OBS
the ice detector system consists of an ice detector and signal lights which signal the presence and severity of icing conditions. 1, record 10, English, - ice%20detector%20system
Record 10, French
Record 10, Domaine(s)
- Instruments et équipement de bord (Constructions aéronautiques)
Record 10, Main entry term, French
- circuit de détection de givrage 1, record 10, French, circuit%20de%20d%C3%A9tection%20de%20givrage
Record 10, Abbreviations, French
Record 10, Synonyms, French
Record 10, Textual support, French
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 OBS
par analogie. Système de détection de givrage. Le code de source complet est INCAR-SE-210, 1971, 2, 30-80-0, 1. 2, record 10, French, - circuit%20de%20d%C3%A9tection%20de%20givrage
Record 10, Spanish
Record 10, Textual support, Spanish
Record 11 - internal organization data 2010-12-22
Record 11, English
Record 11, Subject field(s)
- Signalling (Road Transport)
- Road Safety
Record 11, Main entry term, English
- red-light camera
1, record 11, English, red%2Dlight%20camera
correct, standardized
Record 11, Abbreviations, English
Record 11, Synonyms, English
Record 11, Textual support, English
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Red-light cameras help to enforce traffic laws by automatically photographing vehicles disobeying stop lights. The system continuously monitors the traffic signal and the camera is triggered by any vehicle entering the intersection above a preset minimum speed and following a specified time after the signal has turned red. 2, record 11, English, - red%2Dlight%20camera
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 OBS
red-light camera: term recommended by the Terminology Committee and standardized by the Validation Committee of the Sustainable Mobility Glossary. 3, record 11, English, - red%2Dlight%20camera
Record 11, Key term(s)
- red light camera
Record 11, French
Record 11, Domaine(s)
- Signalisation routière
- Sécurité routière
Record 11, Main entry term, French
- appareil de surveillance aux feux rouges
1, record 11, French, appareil%20de%20surveillance%20aux%20feux%20rouges
correct, masculine noun, standardized
Record 11, Abbreviations, French
Record 11, Synonyms, French
Record 11, Textual support, French
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Il y a trois types d'appareils de surveillance photographique : les radars photo fixes; [...] les radars photo mobiles [et] les appareils de surveillance aux feux rouges, qui servent à détecter le passage [d'un véhicule] au feu rouge. 2, record 11, French, - appareil%20de%20surveillance%20aux%20feux%20rouges
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 OBS
appareil de surveillance aux feux rouges : terme recommandé par le Comité de terminologie et normalisé par le Comité de validation du Lexique de la mobilité durable. 3, record 11, French, - appareil%20de%20surveillance%20aux%20feux%20rouges
Record 11, Spanish
Record 11, Textual support, Spanish
Record 12 - internal organization data 2009-05-04
Record 12, English
Record 12, Subject field(s)
- Signalling (Rail Transport)
- Railroad Safety
Record 12, Main entry term, English
- three-aspect signal 1, record 12, English, three%2Daspect%20signal
Record 12, Abbreviations, English
Record 12, Synonyms, English
- three aspect signal 2, record 12, English, three%20aspect%20signal
Record 12, Textual support, English
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 1 CONT
In railway signalling, the aspect is the number of lights on a signal, and their state. For example, the standard three-light traffic signal is a three-aspect signal. 3, record 12, English, - three%2Daspect%20signal
Record 12, French
Record 12, Domaine(s)
- Signalisation (Transport par rail)
- Sécurité (Transport par rail)
Record 12, Main entry term, French
- signal à trois aspects
1, record 12, French, signal%20%C3%A0%20trois%20aspects
masculine noun
Record 12, Abbreviations, French
Record 12, Synonyms, French
Record 12, Textual support, French
Record 12, Spanish
Record 12, Textual support, Spanish
Record 13 - internal organization data 2002-10-23
Record 13, English
Record 13, Subject field(s)
- Signalling (Rail Transport)
Record 13, Main entry term, English
- semaphore signal
1, record 13, English, semaphore%20signal
correct, officially approved
Record 13, Abbreviations, English
Record 13, Synonyms, English
- signal of semaphore 2, record 13, English, signal%20of%20semaphore
correct
- semaphore-type signal 2, record 13, English, semaphore%2Dtype%20signal
Record 13, Textual support, English
Record number: 13, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A signal in which indications are conveyed by the positions of arms or blades attached to a mast. 3, record 13, English, - semaphore%20signal
Record number: 13, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Semaphore-type signals display their indications by arm, or arms, to the right of the signal mast and in addition, by night, display lights of the prescribed color... 2, record 13, English, - semaphore%20signal
Record number: 13, Textual support number: 1 OBS
semaphore signal: Term officially approved by CP Rail. 4, record 13, English, - semaphore%20signal
Record 13, Key term(s)
- semaphore type signal
Record 13, French
Record 13, Domaine(s)
- Signalisation (Transport par rail)
Record 13, Main entry term, French
- signal de type sémaphore
1, record 13, French, signal%20de%20type%20s%C3%A9maphore
masculine noun, officially approved
Record 13, Abbreviations, French
Record 13, Synonyms, French
- signal constitué par un sémaphore 2, record 13, French, signal%20constitu%C3%A9%20par%20un%20s%C3%A9maphore
masculine noun, officially approved
- signal de sémaphore 3, record 13, French, signal%20de%20s%C3%A9maphore
correct, masculine noun
- signal sémaphorique 4, record 13, French, signal%20s%C3%A9maphorique
correct, masculine noun
Record 13, Textual support, French
Record number: 13, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Signal de nature mécanique qui donne une indication par la position d'une aile. 5, record 13, French, - signal%20de%20type%20s%C3%A9maphore
Record number: 13, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Les signaux constitués par des sémaphores donnent leurs indications par le ou les bras, à droite du mât porteur de ce signal, et, de plus, la nuit, par des feux de la couleur prescrite [...] 6, record 13, French, - signal%20de%20type%20s%C3%A9maphore
Record number: 13, Textual support number: 1 OBS
signal constitué par un sémaphore, signal de type sémaphore : termes uniformisés par CP Rail. 7, record 13, French, - signal%20de%20type%20s%C3%A9maphore
Record 13, Spanish
Record 13, Textual support, Spanish
Record 14 - internal organization data 2002-05-29
Record 14, English
Record 14, Subject field(s)
- Aircraft Piloting and Navigation
Record 14, Main entry term, English
- approach slope
1, record 14, English, approach%20slope
correct
Record 14, Abbreviations, English
Record 14, Synonyms, English
Record 14, Textual support, English
Record number: 14, Textual support number: 1 CONT
When the pilot is well below the approach slope, the lights of the two wing bars located at the same side of a runway will merge into one red signal. 1, record 14, English, - approach%20slope
Record 14, French
Record 14, Domaine(s)
- Pilotage et navigation aérienne
Record 14, Main entry term, French
- pente d'approche
1, record 14, French, pente%20d%27approche
correct, feminine noun
Record 14, Abbreviations, French
Record 14, Synonyms, French
Record 14, Textual support, French
Record number: 14, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Lorsque le pilote se trouve nettement au-dessous de la pente d'approche les feux des deux barres de flanc situées du même côté de la piste tendent à se fondre en un seul signal rouge. 2, record 14, French, - pente%20d%27approche
Record 14, Spanish
Record 14, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Pilotaje y navegación aérea
Record 14, Main entry term, Spanish
- pendiente de aproximación
1, record 14, Spanish, pendiente%20de%20aproximaci%C3%B3n
feminine noun
Record 14, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 14, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 14, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 14, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Término utilizado por la Organización de Aviación Civil Internacional en el campo de maniobras de aterrizaje. 1, record 14, Spanish, - pendiente%20de%20aproximaci%C3%B3n
Record 15 - internal organization data 2001-08-13
Record 15, English
Record 15, Subject field(s)
- Flight Instruments and Equipment (Aeroindustry)
- Aircraft Piloting and Navigation
- Navigation Instruments
Record 15, Main entry term, English
- alignment error signal
1, record 15, English, alignment%20error%20signal
correct
Record 15, Abbreviations, English
Record 15, Synonyms, English
Record 15, Textual support, English
Record number: 15, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The alignment error signal whether it be manually inserted, stored information or magnetic information, is fed from the MAN/STORE/MAG switch, on the controller to the heading card in the EU [electronic unit]. During both rapid alignment and main alignment, an amber warning light, part of the auto align pushbutton, lights to warn the operator that either rapid or main align is in progress. 1, record 15, English, - alignment%20error%20signal
Record 15, French
Record 15, Domaine(s)
- Instruments et équipement de bord (Constructions aéronautiques)
- Pilotage et navigation aérienne
- Instruments de navigation
Record 15, Main entry term, French
- signal d'erreur d'alignement
1, record 15, French, signal%20d%27erreur%20d%27alignement
correct, masculine noun
Record 15, Abbreviations, French
Record 15, Synonyms, French
Record 15, Textual support, French
Record number: 15, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Le signal d'erreur d'alignement, qu'il soit introduit manuellement, mis en mémoire ou de nature magnétique, est envoyé hors du contrôleur, à partir du sélecteur MAN/STORE/MAG jusqu'à la carte de cap. Durant l'alignement rapide et l'alignement principal, une lampe d'avertissement de couleur jaune, qui fait partie [intégrante] du bouton-poussoir AUTO ALIGN, s'allume pour avertir le pilote ou le technicien que soit l'alignement rapide soit l'alignement principal est en cours. 1, record 15, French, - signal%20d%27erreur%20d%27alignement
Record 15, Spanish
Record 15, Textual support, Spanish
Record 16 - internal organization data 2001-08-13
Record 16, English
Record 16, Subject field(s)
- Flight Instruments and Equipment (Aeroindustry)
- Aircraft Piloting and Navigation
- Navigation Instruments
Record 16, Main entry term, English
- main alignment
1, record 16, English, main%20alignment
correct
Record 16, Abbreviations, English
Record 16, Synonyms, English
- main align 1, record 16, English, main%20align
Record 16, Textual support, English
Record number: 16, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The alignment error signal whether it be manually inserted, stored information or magnetic information, is fed from the MAN/STORE/MAG switch, on the controller to the heading card in the EU [electronic unit]. During both rapid alignment and main alignment, an amber warning light, part of the auto align pushbutton, lights to warn the operator that either rapid or main align is in progress. 1, record 16, English, - main%20alignment
Record number: 16, Textual support number: 1 OBS
See record "inertial system alignment." 2, record 16, English, - main%20alignment
Record 16, French
Record 16, Domaine(s)
- Instruments et équipement de bord (Constructions aéronautiques)
- Pilotage et navigation aérienne
- Instruments de navigation
Record 16, Main entry term, French
- alignement principal
1, record 16, French, alignement%20principal
correct, masculine noun
Record 16, Abbreviations, French
Record 16, Synonyms, French
Record 16, Textual support, French
Record number: 16, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Le signal d'erreur d'alignement, qu'il soit introduit manuellement, mis en mémoire ou de nature magnétique, est envoyé hors du contrôleur, à partir du sélecteur MAN/STORE/MAG jusqu'à la carte de cap. Durant l'alignement rapide et l'alignement principal, une lampe d'avertissement de couleur jaune, qui fait partie intégrale du bouton-poussoir AUTO ALIGN, s'allume pour avertir le pilote ou le technicien que soit l'alignement rapide soit l'alignement principal est en cours. 1, record 16, French, - alignement%20principal
Record number: 16, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Voir la fiche «alignement de la centrale». 2, record 16, French, - alignement%20principal
Record 16, Spanish
Record 16, Textual support, Spanish
Record 17 - internal organization data 2001-08-13
Record 17, English
Record 17, Subject field(s)
- Flight Instruments and Equipment (Aeroindustry)
- Aircraft Piloting and Navigation
- Navigation Instruments
Record 17, Main entry term, English
- rapid alignment
1, record 17, English, rapid%20alignment
correct
Record 17, Abbreviations, English
Record 17, Synonyms, English
- rapid align 1, record 17, English, rapid%20align
correct
- RPD 2, record 17, English, RPD
correct
- RPD 2, record 17, English, RPD
- quick inertial alignment 3, record 17, English, quick%20inertial%20alignment
correct
- rapid inertial alignment 2, record 17, English, rapid%20inertial%20alignment
correct
Record 17, Textual support, English
Record number: 17, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The alignment error signal whether it be manually inserted, stored information or magnetic information, is fed from the MAN/STORE/MAG switch, on the controller to the heading card in the EU [electronic unit]. During both rapid alignment and main alignment, an amber warning light, part of the auto align pushbutton, lights to warn the operator that either rapid or main align is in progress. 1, record 17, English, - rapid%20alignment
Record number: 17, Textual support number: 2 CONT
Boeing (and Airbus?) aircraft are not RNP certified without GPS. For initial departure operational phase, will need to assume TOGA update to runway threshold or quick inertial alignment just prior to takeoff. 3, record 17, English, - rapid%20alignment
Record 17, French
Record 17, Domaine(s)
- Instruments et équipement de bord (Constructions aéronautiques)
- Pilotage et navigation aérienne
- Instruments de navigation
Record 17, Main entry term, French
- alignement rapide
1, record 17, French, alignement%20rapide
masculine noun
Record 17, Abbreviations, French
Record 17, Synonyms, French
Record 17, Textual support, French
Record number: 17, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Le signal d'erreur d'alignement, qu'il soit introduit manuellement, mis en mémoire ou de nature magnétique, est envoyé hors du contrôleur, à partir du sélecteur MAN/STORE/MAG jusqu'à la carte de cap. Durant l'alignement rapide et l'alignement principal, une lampe d'avertissement de couleur jaune, qui fait partie intégrale du bouton-poussoir AUTO ALIGN, s'allume pour avertir le pilote ou le technicien que soit l'alignement rapide soit l'alignement principal est en cours. 2, record 17, French, - alignement%20rapide
Record 17, Spanish
Record 17, Textual support, Spanish
Record 18 - internal organization data 2001-06-21
Record 18, English
Record 18, Subject field(s)
- Flight Instruments and Equipment (Aeroindustry)
- Aircraft Piloting and Navigation
- Navigation Instruments
Record 18, Main entry term, English
- alignment error
1, record 18, English, alignment%20error
correct
Record 18, Abbreviations, English
Record 18, Synonyms, English
Record 18, Textual support, English
Record number: 18, Textual support number: 1 CONT
A large variety of inertial navigation system configurations have been developed recently. Analysis of these systems indicates that they all have the same basic error characteristics, that is, random gyro drift, accelerometer bias and scale factor errors, alignment error, etc., and they affect all systems in a similar manner. 2, record 18, English, - alignment%20error
Record number: 18, Textual support number: 2 CONT
The alignment error signal whether it be manually inserted, stored information or magnetic information, is fed from the MAN/STORE/MAG switch, on the controller to the heading card in the EU [electronic unit]. During both rapid alignment and main alignment, an amber warning light, part of the auto align pushbutton, lights to warn the operator that either rapid or main align is in progress. 3, record 18, English, - alignment%20error
Record 18, French
Record 18, Domaine(s)
- Instruments et équipement de bord (Constructions aéronautiques)
- Pilotage et navigation aérienne
- Instruments de navigation
Record 18, Main entry term, French
- erreur d'alignement
1, record 18, French, erreur%20d%27alignement
correct, feminine noun
Record 18, Abbreviations, French
Record 18, Synonyms, French
Record 18, Textual support, French
Record number: 18, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Le signal d'erreur d'alignement, qu'il soit introduit manuellement, mis en mémoire ou de nature magnétique, est envoyé hors du contrôleur, à partir du sélecteur MAN/STORE/MAG jusqu'à la carte de cap. Durant l'alignement rapide et l'alignement principal, une lampe d'avertissement de couleur jaune, qui fait partie [intégrante] du bouton-poussoir AUTO ALIGN, s'allume pour avertir le pilote ou le technicien que soit l'alignement rapide soit l'alignement principal est en cours. 1, record 18, French, - erreur%20d%27alignement
Record 18, Spanish
Record 18, Textual support, Spanish
Record 19 - internal organization data 1992-07-02
Record 19, English
Record 19, Subject field(s)
- Cycling
Record 19, Main entry term, English
- safety triangle
1, record 19, English, safety%20triangle
correct
Record 19, Abbreviations, English
Record 19, Synonyms, English
- security triangle 1, record 19, English, security%20triangle
Record 19, Textual support, English
Record number: 19, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A triangular form made of a net material surrounded by a fluorescent and retro-reflective contour which touring cyclists wear attached to their back shirt or sweater to signal their presence to road traffic; it glows in daylight and reflects vehicles’ lights at night. 1, record 19, English, - safety%20triangle
Record 19, French
Record 19, Domaine(s)
- Cyclisme
Record 19, Main entry term, French
- triangle de sûreté
1, record 19, French, triangle%20de%20s%C3%BBret%C3%A9
correct, masculine noun
Record 19, Abbreviations, French
Record 19, Synonyms, French
- triangle de sécurité 1, record 19, French, triangle%20de%20s%C3%A9curit%C3%A9
masculine noun
Record 19, Textual support, French
Record number: 19, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Forme triangulaire faite d'un filet au contour rigide fluorescent et rétroréfléchissant que les cyclistes fixent au dos de leur chandail pour signaler leur présence aux véhicules sur la route; il brille le jour et réfléchit les rayons lumineux la nuit. 1, record 19, French, - triangle%20de%20s%C3%BBret%C3%A9
Record 19, Spanish
Record 19, Textual support, Spanish
Record 20 - internal organization data 1987-01-06
Record 20, English
Record 20, Subject field(s)
- Signalling and Illumination (Air Transport)
Record 20, Main entry term, English
- go signal 1, record 20, English, go%20signal
Record 20, Abbreviations, English
Record 20, Synonyms, English
Record 20, Textual support, English
Record number: 20, Textual support number: 1 CONT
... the colour green is used for threshold lights, for taxiway center line lights, and as a "go" signal in the signalling lamp and in traffic control lights. 1, record 20, English, - go%20signal
Record 20, French
Record 20, Domaine(s)
- Signalisation (Transport aérien)
Record 20, Main entry term, French
- signal voie libre
1, record 20, French, signal%20voie%20libre
masculine noun
Record 20, Abbreviations, French
Record 20, Synonyms, French
Record 20, Textual support, French
Record number: 20, Textual support number: 1 CONT
(...) le vert est utilisé pour les feux de seuil de piste, pour les feux axiaux de voie de circulation et en tant que signal "voie libre" dans le cas des projecteurs de signalisation et des feux destinés au contrôle de la circulation. 1, record 20, French, - signal%20voie%20libre
Record 20, Spanish
Record 20, Textual support, Spanish
Record 21 - internal organization data 1986-06-06
Record 21, English
Record 21, Subject field(s)
- Small Household Appliances
- Electrical Domestic Appliances
Record 21, Main entry term, English
- automatic percolator
1, record 21, English, automatic%20percolator
correct
Record 21, Abbreviations, English
Record 21, Synonyms, English
Record 21, Textual support, English
Record number: 21, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Fully Automatic Percolators.... brew rich, good coffee automatically... Just pour in cold water, add coffee, plug into any AC outlet... Signal lights "serve" when coffee is ready. 1, record 21, English, - automatic%20percolator
Record 21, French
Record 21, Domaine(s)
- Petits appareils ménagers
- Appareillage électrique domestique
Record 21, Main entry term, French
- percolateur automatique
1, record 21, French, percolateur%20automatique
correct, masculine noun
Record 21, Abbreviations, French
Record 21, Synonyms, French
Record 21, Textual support, French
Record number: 21, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Les percolateurs [automatiques] préparent un café riche (...). Versez-y l'eau froide, ajoutez le café, branchez sur une prise AC (...) L'indicateur «serve» (servez) s'illumine lorsque le café est prêt. 1, record 21, French, - percolateur%20automatique
Record 21, Spanish
Record 21, Textual support, Spanish
Record 22 - internal organization data 1985-09-17
Record 22, English
Record 22, Subject field(s)
- Signalling (Rail Transport)
Record 22, Main entry term, English
- signal mast
1, record 22, English, signal%20mast
correct
Record 22, Abbreviations, English
Record 22, Synonyms, English
Record 22, Textual support, English
Record number: 22, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Semaphore type signals display their indications by arm, or arms, to the right of the signal mast and in addition, by night, display lights of the prescribed color(...) 2, record 22, English, - signal%20mast
Record 22, French
Record 22, Domaine(s)
- Signalisation (Transport par rail)
Record 22, Main entry term, French
- mât de signal
1, record 22, French, m%C3%A2t%20de%20signal
masculine noun
Record 22, Abbreviations, French
Record 22, Synonyms, French
- mât porteur de signaux 2, record 22, French, m%C3%A2t%20porteur%20de%20signaux
masculine noun
Record 22, Textual support, French
Record number: 22, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Les signaux constitués par des sémaphores donnent leurs indications par le ou les bras, à droite au mât porteur de ce signal, et, de plus, la nuit, par des feux de la couleur prescrite (...) 3, record 22, French, - m%C3%A2t%20de%20signal
Record 22, Spanish
Record 22, Textual support, Spanish
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