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WAYPOINT POSITION [9 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2012-09-05
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Air Traffic Control
- Aircraft Piloting and Navigation
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- missed approach holding way-point
1, record 1, English, missed%20approach%20holding%20way%2Dpoint
correct, officially approved
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
- MAHWP 1, record 1, English, MAHWP
correct, officially approved
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- missed approach holding waypoint 2, record 1, English, missed%20approach%20holding%20waypoint
correct, standardized
- MAHWP 2, record 1, English, MAHWP
correct, standardized
- MAHWP 2, record 1, English, MAHWP
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The waypoint designated in the missed approach segment of an instrument approach procedure(IAP) to which the aircraft will automatically fly and, upon reaching the geographic position of the waypoint, enter a specified holding pattern. 2, record 1, English, - missed%20approach%20holding%20way%2Dpoint
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
missed approach holding way-point; MAHWP: term and abbreviation officially approved by the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO). 3, record 1, English, - missed%20approach%20holding%20way%2Dpoint
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
missed approach holding waypoint; MAHWP: term, abbreviation and definition standardized by the Glossary for Pilots and Air Traffic Services Personnel Committee. 4, record 1, English, - missed%20approach%20holding%20way%2Dpoint
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Circulation et trafic aériens
- Pilotage et navigation aérienne
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- point de cheminement d'attente en approche interrompue
1, record 1, French, point%20de%20cheminement%20d%27attente%20en%20approche%20interrompue
correct, masculine noun, officially approved
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
- MAHWP 1, record 1, French, MAHWP
correct, masculine noun, officially approved
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- point de cheminement de circuit d'approche interrompue 2, record 1, French, point%20de%20cheminement%20de%20circuit%20d%27approche%20interrompue
correct, masculine noun, standardized
- MAHWP 2, record 1, French, MAHWP
correct, masculine noun, standardized
- MAHWP 2, record 1, French, MAHWP
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Point de cheminement désigné dans le segment d'approche interrompue d'une procédure d'approche aux instruments (IAP) auquel l'aéronef se rend automatiquement. 2, record 1, French, - point%20de%20cheminement%20d%27attente%20en%20approche%20interrompue
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Lorsqu'il atteint la position géographique du point de cheminement, l'aéronef entre dans un circuit d'attente précis. 2, record 1, French, - point%20de%20cheminement%20d%27attente%20en%20approche%20interrompue
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
point de cheminement d'attente en approche interrompue; MAHWP : terme et abréviation uniformisés par l'Organisation de l'aviation civile internationale (OACI). 3, record 1, French, - point%20de%20cheminement%20d%27attente%20en%20approche%20interrompue
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 3 OBS
point de cheminement de circuit d'approche interrompue; MAHWP : terme, abréviation et définition normalisés par le Comité sur le Glossaire à l'intention des pilotes et du personnel des services de la circulation aérienne. 4, record 1, French, - point%20de%20cheminement%20d%27attente%20en%20approche%20interrompue
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Control de tránsito aéreo
- Pilotaje y navegación aérea
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- punto de recorrido de espera en aproximación frustrada
1, record 1, Spanish, punto%20de%20recorrido%20de%20espera%20en%20aproximaci%C3%B3n%20frustrada
correct, masculine noun, officially approved
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
- MAHWP 1, record 1, Spanish, MAHWP
correct, masculine noun, officially approved
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
punto de recorrido de espera en aproximación frustrada; MAHWP: término y abreviatura aceptados oficialmente por la Organización de Aviación Civil Internacional (OACI). 2, record 1, Spanish, - punto%20de%20recorrido%20de%20espera%20en%20aproximaci%C3%B3n%20frustrada
Record 2 - internal organization data 2012-08-31
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Aircraft Piloting and Navigation
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- distance of turn anticipation
1, record 2, English, distance%20of%20turn%20anticipation
correct, standardized
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
- DTA 1, record 2, English, DTA
correct, standardized
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The distance measured parallel to the course from the earliest position of the intermediate approach waypoint(IWP) at which the turn will be commenced. 1, record 2, English, - distance%20of%20turn%20anticipation
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
distance of turn anticipation; DTA: term, abbreviation and definition standardized by the Glossary for Pilots and Air Traffic Services Personnel Committee. 2, record 2, English, - distance%20of%20turn%20anticipation
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Pilotage et navigation aérienne
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- distance d'anticipation de virage
1, record 2, French, distance%20d%27anticipation%20de%20virage
correct, feminine noun, standardized
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
- DTA 1, record 2, French, DTA
correct, feminine noun, standardized
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Distance mesurée parallèlement à la route à partir de la première position du point de cheminement intermédiaire (IWP) d'où s'amorcera le virage. 1, record 2, French, - distance%20d%27anticipation%20de%20virage
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
distance d'anticipation de virage; DTA : terme, abréviation et définition normalisés par le Comité sur le Glossaire à l'intention des pilotes et du personnel des services de la circulation aérienne. 2, record 2, French, - distance%20d%27anticipation%20de%20virage
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2001-04-03
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Air Traffic Control
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- next waypoint index
1, record 3, English, next%20waypoint%20index
correct, officially approved
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The sequential position, within the approach azimuth data base or back azimuth data base, of the waypoint definition data for the next waypoint in the procedure. 1, record 3, English, - next%20waypoint%20index
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The next waypoint index may be used to permit sharing of one or more waypoints which have been explicitly defined as a part of another procedure. The shared waypoints are the final ones for approach procedures and the initial ones for missed approach and departure procedures. 1, record 3, English, - next%20waypoint%20index
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 OBS
next waypoint index: term and definition officially approved by the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO). 2, record 3, English, - next%20waypoint%20index
Record 3, Key term(s)
- next way-point index
- next way point index
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Circulation et trafic aériens
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- indice du point de cheminement suivant
1, record 3, French, indice%20du%20point%20de%20cheminement%20suivant
correct, masculine noun, officially approved
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
La position séquentielle, dans la base de données d'azimut d'approche ou la base de données d'azimut arrière, des données définissant le point de cheminement suivant de la procédure. 1, record 3, French, - indice%20du%20point%20de%20cheminement%20suivant
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
L'indice du point de cheminement suivant peut être utilisé pour permettre le partage d'un ou de plusieurs points de cheminements qui sont expressément définis dans une autre procédure. Les points de cheminement partagés sont les derniers dans le cas des approches et les premiers dans celui des approches interrompues et des départs. 1, record 3, French, - indice%20du%20point%20de%20cheminement%20suivant
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 OBS
indice du point de cheminement suivant : terme et définition uniformisés par l'Organisation de l'aviation civile internationale (OACI) 2, record 3, French, - indice%20du%20point%20de%20cheminement%20suivant
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Control de tránsito aéreo
Record 3, Main entry term, Spanish
- índice del punto de recorrido siguiente
1, record 3, Spanish, %C3%ADndice%20del%20punto%20de%20recorrido%20siguiente
correct, masculine noun, officially approved
Record 3, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 3, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Posición secuencial, en la base de datos de azimut de aproximación o de azimut posterior, del data de definición del punto de recorrido para el punto de recorrido siguiente del procedimiento. 1, record 3, Spanish, - %C3%ADndice%20del%20punto%20de%20recorrido%20siguiente
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Se puede utilizar el índice del punto de recorrido siguiente para permitir que se compartan uno a máspuntos de recorrido, los cuales se han definido explícitamente como parte de otro procedimiento. Los puntos de recorrido compartidos son los puntos finales para los procedimientos de aproximación, y los iniciales para los procedimientos de aproximación frustrada y salida. 1, record 3, Spanish, - %C3%ADndice%20del%20punto%20de%20recorrido%20siguiente
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 OBS
índice del punto de recorrido siguiente: término y definición aceptados oficialmente por la Organización de Aviación Civil Internacional (OACI). 2, record 3, Spanish, - %C3%ADndice%20del%20punto%20de%20recorrido%20siguiente
Record 4 - internal organization data 2001-02-07
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Flights (Air Transport)
- Aircraft Piloting and Navigation
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- missed approach index
1, record 4, English, missed%20approach%20index
correct, officially approved
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The sequential position, within the approach azimuth data base or back azimuth data base, of the waypoint definition data for the first encoded(last flown) waypoint of the associated missed approach procedure. 1, record 4, English, - missed%20approach%20index
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
missed approach index: term and definition officially approved by the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO). 2, record 4, English, - missed%20approach%20index
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Vols (Transport aérien)
- Pilotage et navigation aérienne
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- indice d'approche interrompue
1, record 4, French, indice%20d%27approche%20interrompue
correct, masculine noun, officially approved
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
La position séquentielle, dans la base de données d'azimut d'approche ou la base de données d'azimut arrière, des données définissant le premier point de cheminement codé (le dernier survolé) de la procédure d'approche interrompue associée. 1, record 4, French, - indice%20d%27approche%20interrompue
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
indice d'approche interrompue : terme et définition uniformisés par l'Organisation de l'aviation civile internationale (OACI). 2, record 4, French, - indice%20d%27approche%20interrompue
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Vuelos (Transporte aéreo)
- Pilotaje y navegación aérea
Record 4, Main entry term, Spanish
- índice de aproximación frustrada
1, record 4, Spanish, %C3%ADndice%20de%20aproximaci%C3%B3n%20frustrada
correct, masculine noun, officially approved
Record 4, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 4, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Posición secuencial, en la base de datos de azimut de aproximación o de azimut posterior, del dato de definición del punto de recorrido para el primer punto de recorrido codificado (último encontrado) del procedimiento de aproximación frustrada correspondiente. 1, record 4, Spanish, - %C3%ADndice%20de%20aproximaci%C3%B3n%20frustrada
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
índice de aproximación frustrada: término y definición aceptados oficialmente por la Organización de Aviación Civil Internacional (OACI). 2, record 4, Spanish, - %C3%ADndice%20de%20aproximaci%C3%B3n%20frustrada
Record 5 - internal organization data 2000-07-25
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Air Transport
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- first waypoint index
1, record 5, English, first%20waypoint%20index
correct, officially approved
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The sequential position, within the approach azimuth data base or back azimuth data base, of the waypoint definition data for the first encoded waypoint of the procedure. 1, record 5, English, - first%20waypoint%20index
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
first waypoint index: term and definition officially approved by the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO). 2, record 5, English, - first%20waypoint%20index
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Transport aérien
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- indice du premier point de cheminement
1, record 5, French, indice%20du%20premier%20point%20de%20cheminement
correct, masculine noun, officially approved
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
La position séquentielle, dans la base de données d'azimut d'approche ou la base de données d'azimut arrière, des données définissant le premier point de cheminement codé de la procédure. 1, record 5, French, - indice%20du%20premier%20point%20de%20cheminement
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
indice du premier point de cheminement : terme et définition uniformisés par l'Organisation de l'aviation civile internationale (OACI). 2, record 5, French, - indice%20du%20premier%20point%20de%20cheminement
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Transporte aéreo
Record 5, Main entry term, Spanish
- índice del primer punto de recorrido
1, record 5, Spanish, %C3%ADndice%20del%20primer%20punto%20de%20recorrido
correct, masculine noun, officially approved
Record 5, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 5, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Posición secuencial, en la base de datos de azimut de aproximación o en la base de datos de azimut posterior, del dato de definición de punto de recorrido para el primer punto de recorrido codificado del procedimiento. 1, record 5, Spanish, - %C3%ADndice%20del%20primer%20punto%20de%20recorrido
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
índice del primer punto de recorrido : término y definición aceptados oficialmente por la Organización de Aviación Civil Internacional (OACI). 2, record 5, Spanish, - %C3%ADndice%20del%20primer%20punto%20de%20recorrido
Record 6 - internal organization data 1997-09-17
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Water Transport
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- POS key 1, record 6, English, POS%20key
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Present estimated position, last fix position, time and date of fix, satellite elevation and number, direction and distance of update, and dead reckoning time(DRT) since last satellite update. Emergency location facility(e. g. man overboard) enables EP [estimated position] to be rapidly entered as a waypoint : the position, date and time of the emergency are stored for future use. 1, record 6, English, - POS%20key
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 2 OBS
POS: position. 2, record 6, English, - POS%20key
Record 6, Key term(s)
- position key
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Transport par eau
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- touche POS
1, record 6, French, touche%20POS
feminine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Point estimé actuel, dernier point du navire, heure et date du point, élévation et numéro du satellite; direction et distance du recalage du point et temps écoulé depuis le dernier recalage du point estimé. «Fixer la position de toute urgence» (par exemple en cas d'homme à la mer) est une caractéristique de l'appareil qui permet la prise en compte rapide de la position estimée sous la forme d'un «waypoint» : la position, la date et l'heure de l'événement sont mises en mémoire pour utilisation ultérieure. 1, record 6, French, - touche%20POS
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 2 OBS
POS : position. 2, record 6, French, - touche%20POS
Record 6, Key term(s)
- touche position
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 1997-09-17
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- River and Sea Navigation
- Marine and River Navigation Aids
- Telecommunications
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- WPT key 1, record 7, English, WPT%20key
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Key on a satellite navigator that will give the range, bearing and course-to-steer from EP [estimated position] to any waypoint or between two points. 1, record 7, English, - WPT%20key
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Navigation fluviale et maritime
- Aides à la navigation fluviale et maritime
- Télécommunications
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- touche WPT
1, record 7, French, touche%20WPT
feminine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Touche sur un appareil de navigation par satellites qui donne la distance, le relèvement et l'angle de route entre la position estimée et un point intermédiaire quelconque ou entre deux points intermédiaires. 1, record 7, French, - touche%20WPT
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record 8 - internal organization data 1986-10-02
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- Air Transport
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- prompt
1, record 8, English, prompt
correct
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
Record 8, Synonyms, English
Record 8, Textual support, English
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Direct/Intercept Key PUSH-displays legs page with prompts required for entering route from present position direct to waypoint, or to intercept a designated course to a waypoint. 2, record 8, English, - prompt
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Transport aérien
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- message guide
1, record 8, French, message%20guide
masculine noun, officially approved
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
Record 8, Synonyms, French
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Terme uniformisé par le CUTA opérations aériennes. 2, record 8, French, - message%20guide
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
Record 9 - internal organization data 1980-08-28
Record 9, English
Record 9, Subject field(s)
- Air Navigation Aids
Record 9, Main entry term, English
- waypoint course signal
1, record 9, English, waypoint%20course%20signal
correct
Record 9, Abbreviations, English
Record 9, Synonyms, English
Record 9, Textual support, English
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The waypoint course signal controls the position of the Pilot's HSI course pointer. 1, record 9, English, - waypoint%20course%20signal
Record 9, French
Record 9, Domaine(s)
- Aides à la navigation aérienne
Record 9, Main entry term, French
- signal de route vers point de cheminement 1, record 9, French, signal%20de%20route%20vers%20point%20de%20cheminement
Record 9, Abbreviations, French
Record 9, Synonyms, French
Record 9, Textual support, French
Record 9, Spanish
Record 9, Textual support, Spanish
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