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WPN [3 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2023-01-31
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Fluid Mechanics and Hydraulics (Physics)
- Aircraft Propulsion Systems
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- aerodynamic influence
1, record 1, English, aerodynamic%20influence
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The difference of the aerodynamic influence of two engine models... on [the] airframe is analyzed... The results indicate that at cruise condition, the engine shape is a primary factor affecting the... airframe upper fuselage surface flow, the two engine models exhibit a similar aerodynamic influence on the... airframe. However, at takeoff condition, the two engine models’ aerodynamic influence on the airframe is different, because of the air suction caused by the WPN [with powered nacelle] engine model affecting the airframe upper fuselage surface flow... 1, record 1, English, - aerodynamic%20influence
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Mécanique des fluides et hydraulique (Physique)
- Propulsion des aéronefs
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- influence aérodynamique
1, record 1, French, influence%20a%C3%A9rodynamique
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 2022-05-18
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Weapon Systems
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- weapon
1, record 2, English, weapon
correct, officially approved
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
- wpn 2, record 2, English, wpn
correct, officially approved
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
weapon; wpn : designations officially approved by the Department of National Defence and the Canadian Forces. 3, record 2, English, - weapon
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Systèmes d'armes
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- arme
1, record 2, French, arme
correct, feminine noun, officially approved
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Instrument ou dispositif servant à tuer, à blesser ou à mettre l'ennemi dans l'impossibilité de se défendre. 2, record 2, French, - arme
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
arme : désignation uniformisée par le Comité de terminologie française du Conseil de doctrine et de tactique de l'Armée de terre et par le ministère de la Défense nationale et les Forces canadiennes. 3, record 2, French, - arme
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Sistemas de armas
Record 2, Main entry term, Spanish
- arma
1, record 2, Spanish, arma
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 2, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2012-11-01
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- CBRNE Weapons
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- nuclear weapon
1, record 3, English, nuclear%20weapon
correct, standardized
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
- nuc wpn 1, record 3, English, nuc%20wpn
correct, standardized
- atomic weapon 1, record 3, English, atomic%20weapon
correct, standardized
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A weapon in its ultimate configuration that consists of a nuclear explosive and a deliverysystem and that is capable of producing the intended nuclear reaction and release ofenergy upon completion of the prescribed arming, fusing and firing sequence. 1, record 3, English, - nuclear%20weapon
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
nuclear weapon; nuc wpn; atomic weapon : terms and definition standardized by the Canadian Capability-Based Planning Terminology Committee and the Translation Bureau. 2, record 3, English, - nuclear%20weapon
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Armes CBRNE
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- arme nucléaire
1, record 3, French, arme%20nucl%C3%A9aire
correct, feminine noun, standardized
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
- arme nuc 1, record 3, French, arme%20nuc
correct, feminine noun, standardized
- arme atomique 1, record 3, French, arme%20atomique
correct, feminine noun, standardized
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Arme dans sa configuration finale qui est constituée d'un dispositif explosif nucléaire etd'un vecteur et qui est capable de produire la réaction nucléaire et la libération d'énergiedésirées après accomplissement de la séquence armement-allumage-explosion. 1, record 3, French, - arme%20nucl%C3%A9aire
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
arme nucléaire; arme nuc; arme atomique : termes et définition normalisés par le Comité de terminologie de la planification axée sur les capacités au Canada et le Bureau de la traduction. 2, record 3, French, - arme%20nucl%C3%A9aire
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
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