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AIRSPACE CONTROL ORDER [6 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2023-02-03
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Position and Functional Titles (Armed Forces)
- Operations (Air Forces)
- Air Space Control
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- Air Component Coordination Element(Pacific) Air Tasking Order/Airspace Control Order Production
1, record 1, English, Air%20Component%20Coordination%20Element%28Pacific%29%20Air%20Tasking%20Order%2FAirspace%20Control%20Order%20Production
correct, Canada
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- ACCE (P) ATO/ACO Prod 1, record 1, English, ACCE%20%28P%29%20ATO%2FACO%20Prod
correct, Canada
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Air Component Coordination Element(Pacific) Air Tasking Order/Airspace Control Order Production; ACCE(P) ATO/ACO Prod : designations to be used by the Department of National Defence and the Canadian Forces(Air Command, Winnipeg). 2, record 1, English, - Air%20Component%20Coordination%20Element%28Pacific%29%20Air%20Tasking%20Order%2FAirspace%20Control%20Order%20Production
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Postes et fonctions (Forces armées)
- Opérations (Forces aériennes)
- Contrôle de l'espace aérien
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- Élément de coordination de la composante aérienne (Pacifique) – Production des ordres de missions aériennes et des ordres de contrôle de l'espace aérien
1, record 1, French, %C3%89l%C3%A9ment%20de%20coordination%20de%20la%20composante%20a%C3%A9rienne%20%28Pacifique%29%20%26ndash%3B%20Production%20des%20ordres%20de%20missions%20a%C3%A9riennes%20et%20des%20ordres%20de%20contr%C3%B4le%20de%20l%27espace%20a%C3%A9rien
correct, masculine noun, Canada
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- ECCA (P) Prod OMA & ACO 1, record 1, French, ECCA%20%28P%29%20Prod%20OMA%20%26%20ACO
correct, masculine noun, Canada
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Élément de coordination de la composante aérienne (Pacifique) – Production des ordres de missions aériennes et des ordres de contrôle de l'espace aérien; ECCA (P) Prod OMA & ACO : désignations d'usage obligatoire au ministère de la Défense nationale et dans les Forces canadiennes (Commandement aérien, Winnipeg). 2, record 1, French, - %C3%89l%C3%A9ment%20de%20coordination%20de%20la%20composante%20a%C3%A9rienne%20%28Pacifique%29%20%26ndash%3B%20Production%20des%20ordres%20de%20missions%20a%C3%A9riennes%20et%20des%20ordres%20de%20contr%C3%B4le%20de%20l%27espace%20a%C3%A9rien
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2019-02-26
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Aircraft Piloting and Navigation
- Atmospheric Physics
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- visual line-of-sight
1, record 2, English, visual%20line%2Dof%2Dsight
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
- VLOS 2, record 2, English, VLOS
correct
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
... unaided visual contact at all times with a remotely piloted aircraft that is sufficient to be able to maintain control of the aircraft, know its location, and be able to scan the airspace in which it is operating in order to perform the detect and avoid functions in respect of other aircraft or objects. 3, record 2, English, - visual%20line%2Dof%2Dsight
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Pilotage et navigation aérienne
- Physique de l'atmosphère
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- visibilité directe
1, record 2, French, visibilit%C3%A9%20directe
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
- VLOS 2, record 2, French, VLOS
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Contact visuel avec un aéronef télépiloté, maintenu sans aide et en tout temps, qui est suffisant pour en garder le contrôle, en connaître l'emplacement et balayer du regard l'espace aérien dans lequel celui-ci est utilisé afin d'effectuer les fonctions de détection et d'évitement à l'égard d'autres aéronefs ou objets. 3, record 2, French, - visibilit%C3%A9%20directe
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2018-05-17
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Various Military Titles
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- Combat Plans Division
1, record 3, English, Combat%20Plans%20Division
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
- CPD 1, record 3, English, CPD
correct
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The CPD develops detailed execution plans for air operations. Based on planning inputs from the SD [Strategy Division] and forces available, the CPD produces the Master Air Operations Plan(MAOP), which in turn drives the creation of the ATO [air tasking order], airspace control order(ACO) and other near-term planning and tasking documents. 1, record 3, English, - Combat%20Plans%20Division
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Appellations militaires diverses
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- Division des plans de combat
1, record 3, French, Division%20des%20plans%20de%20combat
correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
- DPC 1, record 3, French, DPC
correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
La DPC élabore des plans d’exécution détaillés liés aux opérations aériennes. En tenant compte des apports à la planification fournis par la DS [Division de la stratégie] et des forces disponibles, elle élabore le plan principal des opérations aériennes (PPOA), qui entraîne la création de l’ATO [ordre d’attribution de mission aérienne], de l’ordre de contrôle de l’espace aérien (ACO) et d’autres documents de planification et d’attribution de tâches à court terme. 1, record 3, French, - Division%20des%20plans%20de%20combat
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2017-08-22
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Air Space Control
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- airspace control order
1, record 4, English, airspace%20control%20order
correct, NATO, standardized
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
- ACO 2, record 4, English, ACO
correct, NATO, standardized
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
airspace control order; ACO : designations standardized by NATO. 3, record 4, English, - airspace%20control%20order
Record 4, Key term(s)
- air space control order
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Contrôle de l'espace aérien
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- ordre de contrôle de l'espace aérien
1, record 4, French, ordre%20de%20contr%C3%B4le%20de%20l%27espace%20a%C3%A9rien
correct, masculine noun, NATO, standardized
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
- ACO 2, record 4, French, ACO
correct, masculine noun, NATO, standardized
- OCEA 3, record 4, French, OCEA
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
ordre de contrôle de l'espace aérien; ACO : désignations normalisées par l'OTAN. 4, record 4, French, - ordre%20de%20contr%C3%B4le%20de%20l%27espace%20a%C3%A9rien
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 2012-07-17
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Air Transport Personnel and Services
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- central flow management unit
1, record 5, English, central%20flow%20management%20unit
correct, officially approved
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
- CFMU 1, record 5, English, CFMU
correct, officially approved
Record 5, Synonyms, English
- central flow control function 2, record 5, English, central%20flow%20control%20function
correct, United States, standardized
- CFCF 2, record 5, English, CFCF
correct, United States, standardized
- CFCF 2, record 5, English, CFCF
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A unit that is responsible for coordination and approval of all major intercenter flow control restrictions on a system basis in order to obtain maximum utilization of the airspace. 2, record 5, English, - central%20flow%20management%20unit
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Central Flow Management Unit; CFMU: term and abbreviation officially approved by the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO). 3, record 5, English, - central%20flow%20management%20unit
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 2 OBS
central flow control function; CFCF: term, abbreviaton and definition standardized by the Glossary for Pilots and Air Traffic Services Personnel Committee. 4, record 5, English, - central%20flow%20management%20unit
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Personnel et services (Transport aérien)
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- unité centrale de gestion des courants de trafic
1, record 5, French, unit%C3%A9%20centrale%20de%20gestion%20des%20courants%20de%20trafic
correct, feminine noun, officially approved
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
- CFMU 1, record 5, French, CFMU
correct, officially approved
Record 5, Synonyms, French
- organisme central de gestion des courants de trafic aérien 1, record 5, French, organisme%20central%20de%20gestion%20des%20courants%20de%20trafic%20a%C3%A9rien
correct, masculine noun, officially approved
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Poste responsable de la coordination et de l'approbation de toutes les restrictions faisant partie de la régulation du débit entre les centres importants, compte tenu des facteurs systémiques, afin d'obtenir l'utilisation maximale de l'espace aérien. [Définition normalisée par le Comité sur le Glossaire à l'intention des pilotes et du personnel des services de la circulation aérienne.] 2, record 5, French, - unit%C3%A9%20centrale%20de%20gestion%20des%20courants%20de%20trafic
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
unité centrale de gestion des courants de trafic; organisme central de gestion des courants de trafic aérien; CFMU : termes et abréviation uniformisés par l'Organisation de l'aviation civile internationale (OACI). 3, record 5, French, - unit%C3%A9%20centrale%20de%20gestion%20des%20courants%20de%20trafic
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Personal y servicios (Transporte aéreo)
Record 5, Main entry term, Spanish
- dependencia central de organización de la afluencia
1, record 5, Spanish, dependencia%20central%20de%20organizaci%C3%B3n%20de%20la%20afluencia
correct, feminine noun, officially approved
Record 5, Abbreviations, Spanish
- CFMU 1, record 5, Spanish, CFMU
correct, officially approved
Record 5, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
dependencia central de organización de la afluencia; CFMU: término y abreviatura aceptados oficialmente por la Organización de Aviación Civil Internacional (OACI). 2, record 5, Spanish, - dependencia%20central%20de%20organizaci%C3%B3n%20de%20la%20afluencia
Record 6 - internal organization data 2004-04-19
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Statutes and Regulations (Air Transport)
- Airfields
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- airport zoning regulations
1, record 6, English, airport%20zoning%20regulations
correct, plural
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
- AZR 1, record 6, English, AZR
correct, plural
Record 6, Synonyms, English
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 CONT
In order to maintain the required obstacle free airspace in the vicinity of a certified airport, regulations known as airport zoning regulations(AZR) may be enacted by Transport Canada. These AZR are enacted not only to protect the present operations of an airport, but also to help ensure that potential and future development surrounding the airport remains compatible with the safe operation of aircraft and of the airport itself. Lands within the airport boundary are under the control of the airport operator and do not require AZR. Since Transport Canada certification requirements normally extend beyond the airport boundary, AZR are enacted on the surrounding off-airport lands. For AZR to be enacted an airport certificate must be in force at an airport or the land in question must be designated as an airport site.... AZR restrict the heights of buildings, structures and objects(including natural growth) on regulated lands, and protect aircraft from potential hazards, such as bird strikes and electronic signal interference. 1, record 6, English, - airport%20zoning%20regulations
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Réglementation et législation (Transp. aérien)
- Aérodromes
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- règlement de zonage aéroportuaire
1, record 6, French, r%C3%A8glement%20de%20zonage%20a%C3%A9roportuaire
correct, masculine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
- RZA 1, record 6, French, RZA
correct, masculine noun
Record 6, Synonyms, French
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Pour maintenir un espace aérien dégagé d'obstacles à proximité d'un aéroport certifié, Transports Canada peut promulguer des règlements connus sous le nom de règlement de zonage aéroportuaire (RZA). Ces RZA sont pris non seulement dans le but de protéger les activités en cours à l'aéroport, mais aussi pour aider à garantir que l'aménagement potentiel et futur de l'aéroport demeure compatible avec l'exploitation sûre des aéronefs et de l'aéroport. Les terrains situés dans les limites de l'aéroport sont sous le contrôle de l'exploitant de l'aéroport et n'ont pas à être régis par des RZA. Comme les exigences de Transports Canada en matière de certification s'appliquent habituellement aussi aux terrains situés en dehors de l'aéroport, les RZA sont promulgués à l'égard des terrains à la périphérie de ce dernier. Pour qu'un RZA soit promulgué, le certificat de l'aéroport doit être en vigueur ou les terrains visés doivent être désignés comme zone aéroportuaire. [...] Les RZA renferment des restrictions sur la hauteur des bâtiments, des ouvrages et des objets (y compris la végétation) situés sur les terrains réglementés, et protègent les aéronefs contre des dangers potentiels, comme de péril aviaire et l'interférence de signaux électroniques. 1, record 6, French, - r%C3%A8glement%20de%20zonage%20a%C3%A9roportuaire
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
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