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CREW BASE [8 records]

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Alphabetical list of terms

Record 1 2016-06-09

English

Subject field(s)
  • Guns (Land Forces)
DEF

A key used by the tank crew commander to set the fuze on the base ejection smoke shell.

OBS

Although the terms ’’fuse’’ and ’’fuze’’ are thought to be synonyms, the term ’’fuse’’ refers to a cord-like igniting device whereas the term ’’fuze’’ refers to a device used in ammunition that incorporates mechanical, electrical, chemical or hydrostatic components to initiate a train by deflagration or detonation.

OBS

fuze setting key: term and definition officially approved by the Ammunition & Explosives Terminology Panel; term officially approved by the Joint Terminology Panel.

Key term(s)
  • fuse setting key

French

Domaine(s)
  • Canons (Forces terrestres)
DEF

Clé dont se sert le chef de char pour effectuer le réglage des fusées sur les obus fumigènes à éjection par le culot.

OBS

clé de réglage de fusée : terme et définition uniformisés par le Groupe d'experts en terminologie des explosifs et munitions; terme uniformisé par le Groupe d'experts en terminologie interarmées, par le Groupe de travail de terminologie des munitions et par le Comité de terminologie française du Conseil de doctrine et de tactique de l'Armée de terre.

Spanish

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Record 2 2011-04-15

English

Subject field(s)
  • Tracked Vehicles (Military)
CONT

The base armour must include a spall liner in the crew compartment to limit the behind armour effects for 90 percent of the ejected debris to a maximum cone angle of 15 degrees.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Véhicules chenillés (Militaire)
CONT

Le blindage de base doit inclure un revêtement intérieur en écailles dans le compartiment de l'équipage, afin de limiter les effets derrière le blindage de 90 % des débris éjectés dans un cône maximum de 15°.

Spanish

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Record 3 2005-04-13

English

Subject field(s)
  • Airfields
  • Brush, Prairie and Forest Fires
DEF

An operational base, either permanent or temporary, at which airtankers are held in readiness for action on fires.

OBS

[An airtanker base] includes dispatch facilities, crew day quarters, limited equipment storage, and administrative facilities. May also be equipped to provide fire retardant.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Aérodromes
  • Incendies de végétation
DEF

Aéroport permanent ou temporaire utilisé comme une base d'opération pour des avions-citernes.

Spanish

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Record 4 2004-12-17

English

Subject field(s)
  • Space Exploration Equipment and Tools
  • Orbital Stations
DEF

[A platform which serves as] an astronaut toolholder and positioning aid.

CONT

The Portable Work Platform(PWP)... is a mobile base of operations that will enable EVA [Extravehicular Activity] crew members to reach various parts of the station. It is designed to attach to the end of the space station's mechanical arm... The PWP offers greater movement with a swiveling foot restraint, a storage location for tools, and temporary storage for large space station ORUs [Orbital Replaceable Units]. The platform comprises several components : an articulating portable foot restraint(APFR), a tool stanchion, and a temporary equipment restraint aid(TERA).

OBS

portable work platform; PWP: term and abbreviation officially approved by the International Space Station official approval Group (ISSOAG).

French

Domaine(s)
  • Équipement et outillage d'exploration spatiale
  • Stations orbitales
OBS

plateforme de travail mobile; PWP : terme et abréviation uniformisés par le Groupe de travail de la terminologie de la Station spatiale internationale (GTTSSI).

Key term(s)
  • plate-forme de travail mobile

Spanish

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Record 5 2004-06-08

English

Subject field(s)
  • Space Exploration Equipment and Tools
  • Orbital Stations
CONT

The Special Purpose Dexterous Manipulator(SPDM) is an essential tool for maintaining and servicing the Space station. With its dual-arm design providing added flexibility, the SPDM will remove and replace smaller components; on the Station exterior, where precise handling : is required. It will be equipped with lights, video equipment, a tool platform and four tool holder. The SPDM can perform dexterous tasks by sensing various forces and moments on the payload. In response, it can automatically compensate its movements to ensure the payload is manipulated smoothly. With its two arms, the SPDM will load and unload objects, use robotic tools, attach and detach covers and install various units of the Space Station. It will either be attached to the end of Canadarm2 or ride independently on the Mobile Base System [MBS] and have Canadarm2 deliver equipment to it for servicing. It also has four cameras that will provide the crew inside the Station with additional views of the work areas. Like Canadarm2 and the MBS, the Special Purpose Dexterous Manipulator will be controlled by the crew inside the International Space Station. This system will allow the crew to perform many of the tasks that would otherwise require an astronaut to perform during a demanding spacewalk.

OBS

special purpose dexterous manipulator; SPDM: term and abbreviation officially approved by the International Space Station official approval Group (ISSOAG).

French

Domaine(s)
  • Équipement et outillage d'exploration spatiale
  • Stations orbitales
CONT

Le manipulateur agile spécialisé (SPDM) est un outil essentiel à l'entretien de la Station spatiale. Grâce à ses deux bras, qui lui donnent une souplesse accrue, le SPDM pourra enlever et remplacer de petites composantes à l'extérieur de la Station, là ou une manipulation de précision est requise. II sera équipé de projecteurs, de matériel vidéo, d'une plate-forme d'outils et de quatre porte-outils. Le SPDM peut effectuer des tâches délicates en captant des forces et des moments sur la charge utile. En réponse, il peut automatiquement compenser ses mouvements pour assurer une manipulation en douceur de la charge utile. Grâce à ses deux bras, le SPDM chargera et déchargera des objets, utilisera des outils robotiques, fixera et enlèvera des couvercles et installera divers éléments de la Station spatiale. II sera fixé à l'extrémité du Canadarm2 ou fonctionnera indépendamment sur la Base mobile tandis que le Canadarm2 lui fournira l'équipement d'entretien. II est aussi équipé de quatre caméras qui donneront aux astronautes à l'intérieur de la Station des points d'observation supplémentaires des secteurs de travail. À l'instar du Canadarm2 et du MBS, le Manipulateur agile spécialisé sera commandé par l'équipage se trouvant à l'intérieur de la Station spatiale internationale. Le système permettra ainsi à l'équipage d'accomplir bon nombre des tâches qui autrement nécessiteraient une éprouvante sortie extravéhiculaire de la part d'un astronaute.

OBS

manipulateur agile spécialisé; SPDM : terme et abréviation uniformisés par le Groupe de travail de la terminologie de la Station spatiale internationale (GTTSSI).

Spanish

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Record 6 2002-12-11

English

Subject field(s)
  • Space Exploration Equipment and Tools
  • Orbital Stations
CONT

The APFR [Articulating Portable Foot Restraint] secures a crew member's feet and allows the astronaut to adjust his body position at a work site. The APFR has three independent joints that are activated by EVA astronauts. Yaw and roll are controlled by foot pedals. The APFR can yaw 360 degrees and can roll 180 degrees. Pitch is controlled by a know at the base of the APFR. The APFR and pitch 180 degrees. The APFR may be used either as the core unit of the PWP(in conjunction with the TERA and tool stanchion) or as a stand-alone unit. Eight APFRs are baselined for the space station.

CONT

The [Workable Work Platform] comprises several components: an articulating portable foot restraint (APFR), a tool stanchion, and a temporary equipment restraint aid (TERA).

OBS

articulating portable foot restraint; APFR: term and abbreviation officially approved by the International Space Station official approval Group (ISSOAG).

French

Domaine(s)
  • Équipement et outillage d'exploration spatiale
  • Stations orbitales
OBS

cale-pied portable articulé; APFR : terme et abréviation uniformisés par le Groupe de travail de la terminologie de la Station spatiale internationale (GTTSSI).

Spanish

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Record 7 1985-08-02

English

Subject field(s)
  • Air Transport

French

Domaine(s)
  • Transport aérien
OBS

Terme uniformisé par le CUTA opérations aériennes.

Spanish

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Record 8 1982-03-11

English

Subject field(s)
  • Air Transport Personnel and Services
OBS

DETA 79. 09. 01, no 1114139. Flight Operations-Crew Planning and Utilization(...) Provide for efficient, economical Crew utilization in developing long range(2-8 months) monthly Flights Pairings to be flow from each Base.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Personnel et services (Transport aérien)
OBS

CPNC 76, 7. L'utilisation du PNC est établie dans le cadre maxima ci-après: dans le mois calendrier: X x 1,32 avec un plafond de 80 h.

Spanish

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