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AIRSPACE CONTROL MEANS [7 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2018-11-28
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Military Exercises
- Combined Forces (Military)
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- joint training exercise 1, record 1, English, joint%20training%20exercise
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Medium altitude CAS [close air support] is an effective means of de-conflicting airspace within a joint training exercise. If other indirect/direct fire missions are to be conducted concurrently with air support, then a buffer of 1, 000 feet altitude must be incorporated in the airspace control means between the maximum altitude of the ground based fire, and the lowest altitude of the attacking aircraft. 2, record 1, English, - joint%20training%20exercise
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Exercices militaires
- Interarmées
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- exercice d’entraînement interarmées
1, record 1, French, exercice%20d%26rsquo%3Bentra%C3%AEnement%20interarm%C3%A9es
masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
L’AAR [appui aérien rapproché] à moyenne altitude est un moyen efficace d’éviter les risques d’utilisation de l’espace aérien au cours d’un exercice d’entraînement interarmées. S’il doit y avoir des missions de tir direct ou indirect en même temps que des missions d’appui aérien, il faut instaurer une zone tampon de 1000 pieds entre l’altitude maximale atteinte par les tirs au sol et l’altitude minimale de l’aéronef effectuant l’attaque. 2, record 1, French, - exercice%20d%26rsquo%3Bentra%C3%AEnement%20interarm%C3%A9es
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2017-08-09
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Air Space Control
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- airspace control means request
1, record 2, English, airspace%20control%20means%20request
correct, NATO
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
- ACMREQ 2, record 2, English, ACMREQ
correct, NATO
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
airspace control means request; ACMREQ : designations standardized by NATO. 3, record 2, English, - airspace%20control%20means%20request
Record 2, Key term(s)
- air space control means request
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Contrôle de l'espace aérien
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- demande de moyens de contrôle de l’espace aérien
1, record 2, French, demande%20de%20moyens%20de%20contr%C3%B4le%20de%20l%26rsquo%3Bespace%20a%C3%A9rien
correct, feminine noun, NATO
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
- ACMREQ 2, record 2, French, ACMREQ
correct, feminine noun, NATO
- DMCEA 3, record 2, French, DMCEA
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
demande de moyens de contrôle de l’espace aérien; ACMREQ : désignations normalisées par l'OTAN. 4, record 2, French, - demande%20de%20moyens%20de%20contr%C3%B4le%20de%20l%26rsquo%3Bespace%20a%C3%A9rien
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2014-12-02
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Air Space Control
- Air Traffic Control
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- positive control
1, record 3, English, positive%20control
correct, NATO, standardized
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
In air traffic control within NATO [North Atlantic Treaty Organization], a method of regulation of all identified air traffic within a designated airspace, conducted with electronic means by an air traffic control agency having the authority and responsibility therein. 2, record 3, English, - positive%20control
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
positive control: term and definition standardized by NATO. 3, record 3, English, - positive%20control
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Contrôle de l'espace aérien
- Circulation et trafic aériens
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- contrôle intégral
1, record 3, French, contr%C3%B4le%20int%C3%A9gral
correct, masculine noun, NATO, standardized, officially approved
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
En matière de contrôle de la circulation aérienne au sein de l'OTAN [Organisation du Traité de l'Atlantique Nord], méthode de régulation de l'ensemble de la circulation aérienne identifiée dans une certaine portion de l'espace aérien, appliquée avec des moyens électroniques par l'organisme responsable de cette portion de l'espace aérien et y exerçant son autorité. 2, record 3, French, - contr%C3%B4le%20int%C3%A9gral
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
contrôle intégral : terme et définition normalisés par l'OTAN. 3, record 3, French, - contr%C3%B4le%20int%C3%A9gral
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 OBS
contrôle intégral : terme uniformisé par le Comité d'uniformisation de la terminologie aéronautique (CUTA) - Opérations aériennes. 3, record 3, French, - contr%C3%B4le%20int%C3%A9gral
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Control del espacio aéreo
- Control de tránsito aéreo
Record 3, Main entry term, Spanish
- control positivo
1, record 3, Spanish, control%20positivo
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 3, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Forma de control del tráfico aéreo, dentro de la OTAN [Organización del Tratado del Atlántico Norte], que emplea el método de regulación mediante la identificación de todo el tráfico del espacio aéreo, llevado a cabo por medios electrónicos por el organismo de control del tráfico que tiene la autoridad para ello y sobre la cual recae la responsabilidad. 2, record 3, Spanish, - control%20positivo
Record 4 - internal organization data 2010-11-25
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Information Processing (Informatics)
- Air Traffic Control
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- continuous data recording
1, record 4, English, continuous%20data%20recording
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
- CDR 1, record 4, English, CDR
correct
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
CDR(continuous data recording)-A service within NAS [National Airspace System] that provides a means of data transfer from memory to magnetic tape in which recordings are initiated by specific requests placed within the ATC [air traffic control] subprograms. This program is available at TRACON [terminal radar approach control] facilities to collect and analyze air traffic statistics and maintenance statistics, and to produce detailed ATC operational information for use in proceedings and investigations. 2, record 4, English, - continuous%20data%20recording
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Traitement de l'information (Informatique)
- Circulation et trafic aériens
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- enregistrement continu des données
1, record 4, French, enregistrement%20continu%20des%20donn%C3%A9es
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 2006-06-11
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Air Space Control
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- airspace control means
1, record 5, English, airspace%20control%20means
correct, NATO
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
- ACM 1, record 5, English, ACM
correct, NATO
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record 5, Key term(s)
- air space control means
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Contrôle de l'espace aérien
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- moyen de contrôle de l'espace aérien
1, record 5, French, moyen%20de%20contr%C3%B4le%20de%20l%27espace%20a%C3%A9rien
correct, see observation, masculine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
- ACM 1, record 5, French, ACM
correct, see observation, masculine noun
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
L'OTAN consigne ce terme au pluriel. 2, record 5, French, - moyen%20de%20contr%C3%B4le%20de%20l%27espace%20a%C3%A9rien
Record 5, Key term(s)
- moyens de contrôle de l'espace aérien
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 2005-02-21
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- National and International Economics
- Regulations (Water Transport)
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- economic exclusion zone
1, record 6, English, economic%20exclusion%20zone
correct
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Asserting sovereignty is a fundamental activity of any state. Within its area of jurisdiction, Canada must ensure that Canadian law is respected and enforced. This means an ability to monitor and, if necessary, control all activities within the country's territory, airspace and maritime areas of jurisdiction-including the 200-nautical-mile Economic Exclusion Zone. 1, record 6, English, - economic%20exclusion%20zone
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Économie nationale et internationale
- Réglementation (Transport par eau)
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- zone d'exclusion économique
1, record 6, French, zone%20d%27exclusion%20%C3%A9conomique
correct, feminine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Alors que la convention reconnaissait le droit exclusif des états côtiers pour la gestion et la conservation des ressources vivantes de la zone d'exclusion économique, les dispositions sur la conservation et la gestion des stocks de poisson de haute mer étaient vagues et incomplètes. 1, record 6, French, - zone%20d%27exclusion%20%C3%A9conomique
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 1996-06-04
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Radio Waves
- Statutes and Regulations (Air Transport)
- Air Traffic Control
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- appropriate frequency 1, record 7, English, appropriate%20frequency
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Means a) the radio frequency specified by an air traffic control unit or flight service station for use by the pilot-in-command of an aircraft,(b) the mandatory frequency for use at or in the vicinity of an aerodrome for which a mandatory frequency has been specified, or(c) in any case not described in paragraph(a) or(b), the frequency specified for an aerodrome or an airspace in the Canada Air Pilot or the Canada Flight Supplement. 1, record 7, English, - appropriate%20frequency
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Ondes radioélectriques
- Réglementation et législation (Transp. aérien)
- Circulation et trafic aériens
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- fréquence appropriée
1, record 7, French, fr%C3%A9quence%20appropri%C3%A9e
feminine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Selon le cas : a) la fréquence radio assignée par une unité de contrôle de la circulation aérienne ou une station d'information de vol, devant être utilisée par le commandant de bord d'un aéronef; b) la fréquence obligatoire devant être utilisée à un aérodrome ou dans son voisinage pour lequel une fréquence obligatoire a été assignée; c) dans les cas non visés aux alinéas a) et b), la fréquence assignée à un aérodrome ou à un espace aérien selon le Canada Air Pilot ou le Supplément de vol-Canada. 1, record 7, French, - fr%C3%A9quence%20appropri%C3%A9e
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Source(s) : RÈGLEMENT DE L'AVIATION CANADIEN - PARTIE I 1, record 7, French, - fr%C3%A9quence%20appropri%C3%A9e
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
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