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WHICHEVER IS HIGHER [6 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2012-07-13
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Air Traffic Control
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- Class B airspace
1, record 1, English, Class%20B%20airspace
correct, standardized, officially approved
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Controlled low-level airspace within which both IFR [instrument flight rules] and VFR [visual flight rules] flights are permitted and ATC [air traffic control] separation is provided to all aircraft. 2, record 1, English, - Class%20B%20airspace
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Class B low level controlled airspace is all airspace above 12 500 ft ASL [above sea level], or at and above the minimum en route altitude(MEA), whichever is higher, up to, but not including 18 000 ft ASL. Terminal control areas(TCA) and associated primary control zones may also be classified as Class B airspace. 2, record 1, English, - Class%20B%20airspace
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Class B airspace: term and definition standardized by the Glossary for Pilots and Air Traffic Services Personnel Committee; term officially approved by the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO). 3, record 1, English, - Class%20B%20airspace
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Circulation et trafic aériens
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- espace aérien de classe B
1, record 1, French, espace%20a%C3%A9rien%20de%20classe%20B
correct, masculine noun, standardized, officially approved
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Espace aérien contrôlé de niveau inférieur à l'intérieur duquel les vols IFR [règles de vol aux instruments] et VFR [règles de vol à vue] sont autorisés et où l'ATC [contrôle de la circulation aérienne] assure l'espacement à tous les aéronefs. 2, record 1, French, - espace%20a%C3%A9rien%20de%20classe%20B
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
L'espace aérien contrôlé de classe B de niveau inférieur correspond soit à l'espace aérien au-dessus de 12 500 [pieds] ASL [au-dessus du niveau de la mer] soit à l'altitude minimale en route (MEA) ou au-dessus de celle-ci, selon que l'une ou l'autre de ces deux altitudes est la plus élevée, jusqu'à 18 000 [pieds] ASL exclusivement. Les régions de contrôle terminal (TCA) et les zones de contrôle qui s'y rattachent peuvent également faire partie de l'espace aérien de classe B. 2, record 1, French, - espace%20a%C3%A9rien%20de%20classe%20B
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
espace aérien de classe B : terme et définition normalisés par le Comité sur le Glossaire à l'intention des pilotes et du personnel des services de la circulation aérienne; terme uniformisé par l'Organisation de l'aviation civile internationale (OACI). 3, record 1, French, - espace%20a%C3%A9rien%20de%20classe%20B
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Control de tránsito aéreo
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- espacio aéreo de Clase B
1, record 1, Spanish, espacio%20a%C3%A9reo%20de%20Clase%20B
correct, masculine noun, officially approved
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Se permiten vuelos IFR y VFR, se proporciona a todos los vuelos servicio de control de tránsito aéreo y están separados unos de otros. [Definición aceptada oficialmente por la OACI.] 1, record 1, Spanish, - espacio%20a%C3%A9reo%20de%20Clase%20B
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
espacio aéreo de Clase B: término aceptado oficialmente por la Organización de Aviación Civil Internacional (OACI). 2, record 1, Spanish, - espacio%20a%C3%A9reo%20de%20Clase%20B
Record 2 - internal organization data 2012-07-13
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Air Traffic Control
- Radiotelephony
- Atmospheric Physics
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- CAVOK
1, record 2, English, CAVOK
correct, standardized
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A term ... that may be used in air-ground communication when meteorological information is being transmitted to aircraft. 1, record 2, English, - CAVOK
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
CAVOK refers to the simultaneous occurrence, at an airport, of the following meteorological conditions :(a) no cloud below 5000 ft, or below the highest minimum sector altitude(MSA), whichever is higher, and no cumulonimbus;(b) a visibility of 6 SM [statute miles] or more; and(c) no precipitation, thunderstorm, shallow fog or drifting snow. 1, record 2, English, - CAVOK
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
CAVOK: This term is pronounced "KAV-OH-KAY" and is derived from the words "ceiling and visibility OK." 2, record 2, English, - CAVOK
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 3 OBS
CAVOK: term standardized by the Glossary for Pilots and Air Traffic Services Personnel Committee. 2, record 2, English, - CAVOK
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Circulation et trafic aériens
- Radiotéléphonie
- Physique de l'atmosphère
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- CAVOK
1, record 2, French, CAVOK
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
Terme [...] pouvant être utilisé dans les communications air-sol lors de la transmission de renseignements météorologiques aux aéronefs. 1, record 2, French, - CAVOK
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
CAVOK indique la présence simultanée, à un aéroport, des conditions météorologiques suivantes : a) aucun nuage au-dessous de 5000 [pieds] ou au-dessous de la plus haute altitude minimale de secteur (MSA), selon la plus élevée des deux, et aucun cumulonimbus; b) visibilité de 6 SM [milles terrestres] ou plus; c) absence de précipitation, d'orage électrique, de brouillard au sol ou de chasse-neige basse. 1, record 2, French, - CAVOK
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
CAVOK : Ce terme est prononcé «KAV-O-KÉ» et est dérivé de l'expression «ceiling and visibility OK» («plafond et visibilité OK»). 2, record 2, French, - CAVOK
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 3 OBS
CAVOK : terme normalisé par le Comité sur le Glossaire à l'intention des pilotes et du personnel des services de la circulation aérienne. 2, record 2, French, - CAVOK
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2007-11-08
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Flight Instruments and Equipment (Aeroindustry)
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- elevator feel computer
1, record 3, English, elevator%20feel%20computer
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The electronic elevator feel computer (EEFC ...) monitors the aircraft’s speed, altitude, and stabilizer position to calculate, and deliver, a hydraulic pressure to the aircraft’s elevator feel system, ultimately supplying the tactile feel force in the pilots yoke. 2, record 3, English, - elevator%20feel%20computer
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 CONT
The elevator feel computer provides simulated aerodynamic forces using airspeed(from the Elevator Pitot System) and stabilizer position. Feel is transmitted to the control columns by the elevator feel and centering unit. To operate the feel system the elevator feel computer uses either Hydraulic System A or B pressure, whichever is higher. When either hydraulic system or elevator feel pitot system fails, excessive differential hydraulic pressure is sensed in the elevator feel computer and the FEEL DIFF PRESS Light illuminates. 3, record 3, English, - elevator%20feel%20computer
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Instruments et équipement de bord (Constructions aéronautiques)
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- calculateur de sensation profondeur
1, record 3, French, calculateur%20de%20sensation%20profondeur
correct, masculine noun, officially approved
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
- calculateur de sensation artificielle profondeur 2, record 3, French, calculateur%20de%20sensation%20artificielle%20profondeur
correct, masculine noun, officially approved
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
calculateur de sensation profondeur : terme uniformisé par le Comité d'uniformisation de la terminologie aéronautique (CUTA) - Maintenance. 3, record 3, French, - calculateur%20de%20sensation%20profondeur
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 OBS
calculateur de sensation artificielle profondeur : terme uniformisé par le Comité d'uniformisation de la terminologie aéronautique (CUTA) - Opérations aériennes. 3, record 3, French, - calculateur%20de%20sensation%20profondeur
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2001-08-13
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Pricing (Air Transport)
- Operations (Air Forces)
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- cloud and visibility OK
1, record 4, English, cloud%20and%20visibility%20OK
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
An abbreviation indicating the simultaneous occurrence of the following meteorological conditions : a. no cloud below 5, 000 feet, or below the highest minimum sector altitude, whichever is higher, and no cumulonimbus; b. a visibility of 6 statute miles or more; and c. no precipitation, thunderstorms, shallow fog, or low drifting snow. 1, record 4, English, - cloud%20and%20visibility%20OK
Record 4, Key term(s)
- clouds and visibility OK
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Tarification (Transport aérien)
- Opérations (Forces aériennes)
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- plafond et visibilité OK
1, record 4, French, plafond%20et%20visibilit%C3%A9%20OK
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record 4, Key term(s)
- nuages et visibilité : parfait
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 1998-02-16
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Investment
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- floating rate note with variable coupon fix 1, record 5, English, floating%20rate%20note%20with%20variable%20coupon%20fix
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Floating rate note on the Euromarket where the coupon is linked to a different index, at the issuer's choice, the borrower's choice or whichever is higher/lower. the different methods of choosing the coupon fix are laid down in the original agreement. 1, record 5, English, - floating%20rate%20note%20with%20variable%20coupon%20fix
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Investissements et placements
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- bon à taux flottant à coupon indexé
1, record 5, French, bon%20%C3%A0%20taux%20flottant%20%C3%A0%20coupon%20index%C3%A9
masculine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Inversiones
Record 5, Main entry term, Spanish
- bono con interés variable indizado
1, record 5, Spanish, bono%20con%20inter%C3%A9s%20variable%20indizado
masculine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 5, Synonyms, Spanish
- pagaré con interés variable indizado 1, record 5, Spanish, pagar%C3%A9%20con%20inter%C3%A9s%20variable%20indizado
masculine noun
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 1992-11-25
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Remuneration (Personnel Management)
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- pay differential
1, record 6, English, pay%20differential
correct, officially approved
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
- differential 2, record 6, English, differential
correct
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Pay differential. An employee classified at a level higher than the journeyman level shall receive a differential above his basic hourly wage rate or the basic hourly wage rate of the highest paid tradesman reporting to him, whichever is greater. 3, record 6, English, - pay%20differential
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
pay differential: term officially approved by Treasury Board Secretariat. 4, record 6, English, - pay%20differential
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Rémunération (Gestion du personnel)
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- indemnité différentielle
1, record 6, French, indemnit%C3%A9%20diff%C3%A9rentielle
correct, feminine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
- prime différentielle 2, record 6, French, prime%20diff%C3%A9rentielle
correct, feminine noun
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 CONT
indemnité différentielle. Tout employé classé à un niveau supérieur au niveau de compagnon touche une prime [...] en plus de son taux de salaire horaire de base, ou du taux de salaire horaire de base de l'ouvrier le mieux payé qu'il a sous ses ordres, soit celui de ces deux montants qui est le plus élevé. 3, record 6, French, - indemnit%C3%A9%20diff%C3%A9rentielle
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
indemnité différentielle : terme uniformisé par le Secrétariat du Conseil du Trésor. 4, record 6, French, - indemnit%C3%A9%20diff%C3%A9rentielle
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
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