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WEATHER ENGINE [11 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2023-02-10
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Weather Stations and Meteorological Instruments and Equipment
- Telecommunications
- Air Transport
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- aviation weather reporting station
1, record 1, English, aviation%20weather%20reporting%20station
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
- AWRS 2, record 1, English, AWRS
correct
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
A post-accident examination of the airframe and engine revealed no mechanical malfunctions or anomalies that would have precluded normal operation. An aviation weather reporting station located 2 miles southeast of the accident site reported weather conditions about the time of the accident that were conducive to moderate carburetor icing at cruise power or serious icing at glide power. 3, record 1, English, - aviation%20weather%20reporting%20station
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Stations, instruments et équipements météorologiques
- Télécommunications
- Transport aérien
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- station d'observation météorologique pour l'aviation
1, record 1, French, station%20d%27observation%20m%C3%A9t%C3%A9orologique%20pour%20l%27aviation
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2021-05-10
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Bodywork and Framework (Motor Vehicles)
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- active radiator grille shutters
1, record 2, English, active%20radiator%20grille%20shutters
correct, plural noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- active radiator grill shutters 2, record 2, English, active%20radiator%20grill%20shutters
correct, plural noun
- active grille shutters 3, record 2, English, active%20grille%20shutters
correct, plural noun
- AGS 4, record 2, English, AGS
plural noun
- AGS 4, record 2, English, AGS
- active grill shutters 5, record 2, English, active%20grill%20shutters
correct, plural noun
- AGS 6, record 2, English, AGS
plural noun
- AGS 6, record 2, English, AGS
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Active grille shutters, which improve efficiency by opening and closing automatically to control airflow, are popping up on a number of new [car] models... When they’re open, the shutters allow air to flow through the radiator and into the engine compartment, as usual, to promote cooling. But when that cooling air is not needed, the shutters close, rerouting air around the vehicle to lessen aerodynamic drag and reduce fuel consumption. As an added bonus, closed shutters also reduce warm-up time in cold weather. 7, record 2, English, - active%20radiator%20grille%20shutters
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Carrosserie, caisse et châssis (Véhicules automobiles)
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- obturateurs actifs de calandre
1, record 2, French, obturateurs%20actifs%20de%20calandre
correct, plural masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Obturateurs actifs de calandre. La berline [a un système] pour améliorer son aérodynamisme et son économie de carburant à vitesse de croisière. Le système d'obturation actif de calandre ouvre des obturateurs dans celle-ci lorsqu'il faut refroidir davantage le moteur, comme en circulation dense à vitesse réduite. Sur la route à vitesse constante, les obturateurs de calandre se ferment automatiquement pour améliorer à la fois l'aérodynamisme et l'économie de carburant. 2, record 2, French, - obturateurs%20actifs%20de%20calandre
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2017-01-25
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Antifreeze Products
- Chemistry
- Pollutants
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- antifreeze
1, record 3, English, antifreeze
correct, noun, officially approved
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
- anti-freeze 2, record 3, English, anti%2Dfreeze
correct, noun, officially approved
- antifreeze agent 3, record 3, English, antifreeze%20agent
correct
- anti-freeze compound 4, record 3, English, anti%2Dfreeze%20compound
- anti-freezing compound 5, record 3, English, anti%2Dfreezing%20compound
- anti-freezing preparation 6, record 3, English, anti%2Dfreezing%20preparation
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A substance (as alcohol) added to a liquid (as the coolant in an automobile, tractor, or airplane engine) to lower its freezing point. 7, record 3, English, - antifreeze
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Alcohol was used as an antifreeze in automobile radiators because it prevented the water from freezing during cold weather. Now glycol, which does not evaporate at normal engine temperatures, is widely used. 8, record 3, English, - antifreeze
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Common antifreeze agents are salts, alcohols, glycols, and hydroxy compounds. The term is used also to describe refrigeration brines, snow melting and deicing agents, etc. 9, record 3, English, - antifreeze
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 OBS
antifreeze; anti-freeze: terms officially approved by the Lexicon Project Committee (New Brunswick). 10, record 3, English, - antifreeze
Record 3, Key term(s)
- anti-freeze agent
- antifreeze compound
- antifreezing compound
- antifreeze preparation
- anti-freeze preparation
- antifreezing preparation
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Antigels (Pétrole)
- Chimie
- Agents de pollution
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- antigel
1, record 3, French, antigel
correct, masculine noun, officially approved
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
- produit antigel 2, record 3, French, produit%20antigel
correct, masculine noun
- solution antigel 3, record 3, French, solution%20antigel
feminine noun
- préparation antigel 4, record 3, French, pr%C3%A9paration%20antigel
feminine noun
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Substance antigel. 5, record 3, French, - antigel
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
antigel : adjectif invariable. Se dit d'une substance dont l'adjonction à un liquide abaisse notablement le point de congélation de celui-ci. 5, record 3, French, - antigel
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 OBS
antigel: terme uniformisé par le Comité d'uniformisation de la terminologie aéronautique (CUTA) - opérations aériennes. 6, record 3, French, - antigel
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 3 OBS
antigel : terme uniformisé par le Comité du projet de lexiques (Nouveau-Brunswick). 7, record 3, French, - antigel
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Productos anticongelantes (Petróleo)
- Química
- Agentes contaminantes
Record 3, Main entry term, Spanish
- anticongelante
1, record 3, Spanish, anticongelante
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 3, Synonyms, Spanish
- producto anticongelante 2, record 3, Spanish, producto%20anticongelante
masculine noun
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Sustancia que, disuelta en un líquido, hace bajar su punto de congelación. 3, record 3, Spanish, - anticongelante
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
En los países expuestos a heladas invernales se agregan anticongelantes al agua del radiador para evitar que se hiele su contenido y estallen sus células. El alcohol puede utilizarse con dicho fin, pero tiene el inconveniente de evaporarse al subir la temperatura del agua. Por eso se usan preferentemente glicoles que, además de ser mucho menos evaporables, no son inflamables ni corrosivos. 3, record 3, Spanish, - anticongelante
Record 4 - internal organization data 2015-12-01
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Types of Aircraft
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- single engine aeroplane
1, record 4, English, single%20engine%20aeroplane
correct, Great Britain
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
- single-engine aeroplane 2, record 4, English, single%2Dengine%20aeroplane
correct, Great Britain, standardized
- single-engined aeroplane 2, record 4, English, single%2Dengined%20aeroplane
correct, Great Britain, standardized
- single-engine airplane 3, record 4, English, single%2Dengine%20airplane
correct
- single engine 4, record 4, English, single%20engine
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Single engine aeroplanes shall only be operated in conditions of weather and light, and over such routes and diversions therefrom, that permit a safe forced landing to be executed in the event of engine failure. 1, record 4, English, - single%20engine%20aeroplane
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
single-engine aeroplane; single-engined aeroplane: terms standardized by ISO. 5, record 4, English, - single%20engine%20aeroplane
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Types d'aéronefs
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- avion monomoteur
1, record 4, French, avion%20monomoteur
correct, masculine noun, standardized
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
- monomoteur 2, record 4, French, monomoteur
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
[...] avion muni d'un seul moteur. 3, record 4, French, - avion%20monomoteur
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Les avions monomoteurs ne seront utilisés que si les conditions météorologiques, les conditions d'éclairage ainsi que les routes et les déroutements permettent d'exécuter avec sécurité un atterrissage forcé en cas de panne de moteur. 4, record 4, French, - avion%20monomoteur
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
avion monomoteur : terme normalisé par l'ISO. 5, record 4, French, - avion%20monomoteur
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Tipos de aeronaves
Record 4, Main entry term, Spanish
- avión monomotor
1, record 4, Spanish, avi%C3%B3n%20monomotor
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 4, Synonyms, Spanish
- monomotor 1, record 4, Spanish, monomotor
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
a) Aeronave de categoría 1: avión monomotor propulsado por hélice con una masa máxima certificada de despegue de hasta 2000 kg; b) Aeronave de categoría 2: avión monomotor propulsado por hélice con una masa máxima certificada de despegue de entre 2000 y 7000 kg; y avión turbohélice con una masa máxima certificada de despegue de menos de 7000 kg. 1, record 4, Spanish, - avi%C3%B3n%20monomotor
Record 5 - internal organization data 2011-01-17
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Aeronautical Engineering and Maintenance
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- cold weather operation
1, record 5, English, cold%20weather%20operation
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
procedures for operating in cold weather such as :(i) moving aircraft from warm hangar when precipitation is present;(ii) procedures for applying de-icing and anti-icing fluids including critical flight controls post application inspection;(iii) seasonal use of parking brake, as applicable; and(iv) engine and cabin pre-heat procedures including proper use of related equipment. 2, record 5, English, - cold%20weather%20operation
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Aérotechnique et maintenance
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- exploitation par temps froid
1, record 5, French, exploitation%20par%20temps%20froid
feminine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
procédures d'exploitation par temps froid : (i) sortie d'un aéronef d'un hangar chauffé quand il y a de la précipitation à l'extérieur; (ii) procédures d'application de liquides de dégivrage et d'antigivrage, et inspection des commandes de vol critiques après l'application; (iii) utilisation saisonnière des freins de stationnement, selon le cas; (iv) procédures de réchauffement du moteur et de la cabine et utilisation de l'équipement nécessaire. 2, record 5, French, - exploitation%20par%20temps%20froid
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 2010-07-20
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Aeroindustry
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- starting speed
1, record 6, English, starting%20speed
correct
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The primary and secondary pumps are sized to produce sufficient output for operation on a single pump at normal engine speed; however, at starting speed, the supply may be marginal, particularly if a start is made during cold weather. 1, record 6, English, - starting%20speed
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Constructions aéronautiques
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- vitesse de démarrage
1, record 6, French, vitesse%20de%20d%C3%A9marrage
feminine 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 2006-03-06
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Types of Ships and Boats
- Propulsion of Water-Craft
- Sea Operations (Military)
- Combat Systems (Naval Forces)
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- stable working platform
1, record 7, English, stable%20working%20platform
correct
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 CONT
They have potential as a stable working platform able to maintain steady speed in heavy weather but cannot achieve the highspeed performance of the fast patrol boat without incurring the penalty of very high engine power. 1, record 7, English, - stable%20working%20platform
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Types de bateaux
- Propulsion des bateaux
- Opérations en mer (Militaire)
- Systèmes de combat (Forces navales)
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- plate-forme stable
1, record 7, French, plate%2Dforme%20stable
correct, feminine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Les navires de ce type sont une plate-forme stable. 1, record 7, French, - plate%2Dforme%20stable
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Pluriel : des plateformes, des plates-formes. 2, record 7, French, - plate%2Dforme%20stable
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 2 OBS
plateforme (sing.); plateformes (pl.) : Ces graphies, puisées des Rectifications de l'orthographe recommandées par le Conseil supérieur de la langue française, sont attestées dans le Petit Robert (2004). 3, record 7, French, - plate%2Dforme%20stable
Record 7, Key term(s)
- plateforme stable
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record 8 - internal organization data 2005-02-23
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- Computer Programs and Programming
- Simulation (Cybernetic Systems)
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- weather engine 1, record 8, English, weather%20engine
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
Record 8, Synonyms, English
Record 8, Textual support, English
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Virtual Canada will have a weather engine that creates virtual weather as you travel across the land, questing for knowledge. 2, record 8, English, - weather%20engine
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 OBS
weather engine : term used in connection with the Expo 2005 Canada Interactive Network. 3, record 8, English, - weather%20engine
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Programmes et programmation (Informatique)
- Simulation (Systèmes cybernétiques)
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- moteur de météo
1, record 8, French, moteur%20de%20m%C3%A9t%C3%A9o
masculine noun
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
Record 8, Synonyms, French
- moteur climatique 2, record 8, French, moteur%20climatique
masculine noun
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Le Canada virtuel sera doté d'un moteur climatique qui créera des conditions météorologiques virtuelles alors que vous traverserez le pays, en quête de savoir. 2, record 8, French, - moteur%20de%20m%C3%A9t%C3%A9o
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 OBS
moteur de météo : terme relatif au Réseau interactif du Canada à Expo 2005. 3, record 8, French, - moteur%20de%20m%C3%A9t%C3%A9o
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
Record 9 - internal organization data 2003-03-26
Record 9, English
Record 9, Subject field(s)
- Space Centres
Record 9, Main entry term, English
- wind damper
1, record 9, English, wind%20damper
correct
Record 9, Abbreviations, English
Record 9, Synonyms, English
Record 9, Textual support, English
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The 1. 4-million pound mobile launching platform is what the Atlas 5 sits upon from the time it is stacked together in the VIF [Vertical Integration Facility] until the main engine is fired at liftoff.... The platform is 45 feet wide, 55 feet long and 185 feet tall to the top of the mast, which features a wind damper that holds the rocket steady while exposed to the weather on the pad and routes propellant lines to the Centaur and conditioned air to the payload inside the nose cone. 2, record 9, English, - wind%20damper
Record 9, French
Record 9, Domaine(s)
- Centres spatiaux
Record 9, Main entry term, French
- amortisseur de vent
1, record 9, French, amortisseur%20de%20vent
masculine noun
Record 9, Abbreviations, French
Record 9, Synonyms, French
Record 9, Textual support, French
Record 9, Spanish
Record 9, Textual support, Spanish
Record 10 - internal organization data 2001-10-26
Record 10, English
Record 10, Subject field(s)
- River and Sea Navigation
- Sea Operations (Military)
Record 10, Main entry term, English
- endurance speed
1, record 10, English, endurance%20speed
correct, NATO, standardized
Record 10, Abbreviations, English
Record 10, Synonyms, English
Record 10, Textual support, English
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The nautical miles per hour a ship will travel through the water under average conditions of hull, sea in temperate weather, and wartime readiness. Endurance speeds in each case will correspond with specific engine speeds. 1, record 10, English, - endurance%20speed
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 OBS
endurance speed : term and definition stadardized by NATO. 2, record 10, English, - endurance%20speed
Record 10, French
Record 10, Domaine(s)
- Navigation fluviale et maritime
- Opérations en mer (Militaire)
Record 10, Main entry term, French
- vitesse d'endurance
1, record 10, French, vitesse%20d%27endurance
correct, feminine noun, NATO, standardized
Record 10, Abbreviations, French
Record 10, Synonyms, French
Record 10, Textual support, French
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Nombre de milles nautiques par heure qu'un navire peut parcourir sur l'eau dans des conditions moyennes de salissure de coque, de mer par temps modéré et de préparation au combat. Dans chaque cas les vitesses d'endurance doivent correspondre à une allure définie des machines. 1, record 10, French, - vitesse%20d%27endurance
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 OBS
vitesse d'endurance : terme et définition normalisés par l'OTAN. 2, record 10, French, - vitesse%20d%27endurance
Record 10, Spanish
Record 10, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Navegación fluvial y marítima
- Operaciones marítimas (Militar)
Record 10, Main entry term, Spanish
- velocidad de marcha en condiciones de combate
1, record 10, Spanish, velocidad%20de%20marcha%20en%20condiciones%20de%20combate
correct, feminine noun
Record 10, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 10, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 10, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Millas náuticas por hora a las que un buque viaja en condiciones normales del casco, del mar y ambiente, en tiempo de guerra. Esta velocidad depende en cada caso de la velocidad que puedan conseguir sus motores. 1, record 10, Spanish, - velocidad%20de%20marcha%20en%20condiciones%20de%20combate
Record 11 - internal organization data 1996-12-19
Record 11, English
Record 11, Subject field(s)
- Trucking (Road Transport)
- Fueling Systems (Motor Vehicles)
Record 11, Main entry term, English
- cold-starting aid
1, record 11, English, cold%2Dstarting%20aid
correct
Record 11, Abbreviations, English
Record 11, Synonyms, English
- cold start system 1, record 11, English, cold%20start%20system
correct
- cold start aid 1, record 11, English, cold%20start%20aid
correct
Record 11, Textual support, English
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Device equipped with an electrical resistor which facilitates engine starting in cold weather. 1, record 11, English, - cold%2Dstarting%20aid
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The electrical resistor may be located in the ducting between the turbocharger and the intake manifold. 1, record 11, English, - cold%2Dstarting%20aid
Record 11, French
Record 11, Domaine(s)
- Camionnage
- Alimentation (Véhicules automobiles)
Record 11, Main entry term, French
- dispositif de démarrage à froid
1, record 11, French, dispositif%20de%20d%C3%A9marrage%20%C3%A0%20froid
correct, masculine noun
Record 11, Abbreviations, French
Record 11, Synonyms, French
- système de démarrage à froid 2, record 11, French, syst%C3%A8me%20de%20d%C3%A9marrage%20%C3%A0%20froid
correct, masculine noun
Record 11, Textual support, French
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Dispositif comportant une résistance électrique facilitant les démarrages à froid. 3, record 11, French, - dispositif%20de%20d%C3%A9marrage%20%C3%A0%20froid
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 OBS
La résistance électrique peut être, par exemple, placée dans la tubulure entre le turbocompresseur et le collecteur d'admission. 3, record 11, French, - dispositif%20de%20d%C3%A9marrage%20%C3%A0%20froid
Record 11, Spanish
Record 11, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Transporte por camión
- Alimentación de combustible (Vehículos automotores)
Record 11, Main entry term, Spanish
- dispositivo para arranque en frío
1, record 11, Spanish, dispositivo%20para%20arranque%20en%20fr%C3%ADo
correct, masculine noun
Record 11, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 11, Synonyms, Spanish
- dispositivo de encendido en frío 1, record 11, Spanish, dispositivo%20de%20encendido%20en%20fr%C3%ADo
correct, masculine noun
Record 11, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Dispositivo que contiene una resistencia eléctrica para facilitar el arranque en frío. 1, record 11, Spanish, - dispositivo%20para%20arranque%20en%20fr%C3%ADo
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 OBS
La resistencia eléctrica puede estar colocada en la tubería entre el turbocompresor y el colector de admisión. 1, record 11, Spanish, - dispositivo%20para%20arranque%20en%20fr%C3%ADo
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