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ACCUMULATION HAZARD [4 records]

Record 1 2012-09-05

English

Subject field(s)
  • Atmospheric Physics
  • Air Safety
DEF

An atmospheric condition in which the rate of ice accumulation is such that de-icing or anti-icing equipment cannot reduce or control the hazard.

OBS

severe icing: term and definition standardized by the Glossary for Pilots and Air Traffic Services Personnel Committee.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Physique de l'atmosphère
  • Sécurité (Transport aérien)
DEF

Condition atmosphérique dans laquelle le taux d'accumulation de glace est tel que le système de dégivrage ou d'anti-givrage n'est pas en mesure d'atténuer ou de maîtriser la situation.

OBS

givrage fort : terme et définition normalisés par le Comité sur le Glossaire à l'intention des pilotes et du personnel des services de la circulation aérienne.

Spanish

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Record 2 1999-10-18

English

Subject field(s)
  • Effects of Pollution
  • Physical Geography
OBS

Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Effets de la pollution
  • Géographie physique
OBS

Organisation des Nations Unies pour l'alimentation et l'agriculture.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Efectos de la polución
  • Geografía física
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Record 3 1985-08-15

English

Subject field(s)
  • Floors and Ceilings
CONT

Where explosive vapors are present, sparks resulting from accumulation of static electricity constitute a hazard.... Flooring of... low electrical resistance(conductive flooring) thus is of paramount importance.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Planchers et plafonds
CONT

La principale cause d'inflammation de ces produits [anesthésiques, agents de désinfection] est (...) les décharges par étincelles électrostatiques. (...) un plancher conducteur ne représente pas la seule précaution (...)

Spanish

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Record 4 1984-09-14

English

Subject field(s)
  • Golf
OBS

A temporary water accumulation not intended as a hazard.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Golf
OBS

Accumulation d'eau non intentionnelle.

Spanish

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