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CREW POSITION [22 records]

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Alphabetical list of terms

Record 1 2023-07-20

English

Subject field(s)
  • Armour
  • Target Acquisition
DEF

When adopting a hull down position, the warning given by a loader to indicate to the crew commander and gunner that the main armament's barrel is not clear of the crest.

OBS

crest foul: This designation must be written in capital letters in Canadian Forces documents when used as a procedural term or as an order.

OBS

crest foul: designation and definition officially approved by the Army Terminology Panel.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Arme blindée
  • Acquisition d'objectif
OBS

crête visible : Cette désignation doit être écrite en majuscules dans les documents des Forces canadiennes lorsqu'elle désigne un terme de procédure ou un commandement.

DEF

crête visible : désignation uniformisée par le Groupe d'experts en terminologie de l'Armée de terre 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 2022-02-24

English

Subject field(s)
  • Sonar and Underwater Detection (Military)
  • River and Sea Navigation
CONT

Radio acoustic ranging... was a method for determining a ship's precise location at sea by detonating an explosive charge underwater near the ship, detecting the arrival of the underwater sound waves at remote locations, and radioing the time of arrival of the sound waves at the remote stations to the ship, allowing the ship's crew to true range multilateration to determine the ship's position.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Sonar et détection sous-marine (Militaire)
  • Navigation fluviale et maritime
Key term(s)
  • mesure radio-acoustique de distance

Spanish

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Record 3 2017-10-26

English

Subject field(s)
  • Occupation Names (General)
  • Geophysics
  • Geological Research and Exploration
  • Seismic Prospecting
DEF

The member of a seismograph crew who attends to the placement of the geophones.

CONT

Seismic Line Crew Helper. As a Line Crew Helper, Andre lays out and picks up seismic recording equipment for 2D and 3D land seismic data acquisition.

CONT

... the [seismic exploration] industry needs chainsaw buckers to help clear a path in forested areas, survey helpers to mark where the explosives and vibrators need to go, driller helpers to handle the explosives and help drill the shot hole for the explosives, and line crew helpers to lay the cable and sensors that will record the data. ... With as many as fifty line crew helpers needed on a crew, these juggies are the muscle on the team. Line crew helpers are often called recorder helpers because much of their work involves laying the electronic equipment and wires that record sounds coming from underground.

CONT

Helpers are inexperienced people in training positions on seismic crews. After they gain skills and experience, helpers may move to other positions on a crew. Recording helpers, often called jug hustlers, assist seismic observers. In preparation for recording activities, observers may require as many as twenty or more helpers to haul cables, geophones and other recording equipment, and place and connect recording equipment.

CONT

A Line Crew/Recorder Helper/is responsible for the laying out and picking up of seismic recording equipment for the purposes of both 2D and 3D land seismic data acquisition. In preparation for recording activities, there may be as many as fifty or more helpers to lay out cables and plant geophones. The position involves working twelve to fourteen hours per day, walking six to 20 km on uneven terrain, carrying cables and geophones for pick-up or layout(up to 90lbs) ensuring quality control on lay-out and pick-up, participating actively in all company safety initiatives, following all helicopter safety protocol, and loading and unloading of seismic equipment from seismic line vehicles or helibags.

OBS

jug hustler; juggy: slang terms. The term «jug» is a synonym of «geophone».

French

Domaine(s)
  • Désignations des emplois (Généralités)
  • Géophysique
  • Recherches et prospections géologiques
  • Prospection sismique

Spanish

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Record 4 2015-04-16

English

Subject field(s)
  • Training of Personnel
  • Air Transport
DEF

Training provided by an air carrier, as part of the approved ground and flight training program, to a person qualifying as a crew member with an air carrier where the person is required to perform the duties and responsibilities of the applicable crew member position under supervision.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Perfectionnement et formation du personnel
  • Transport aérien
DEF

Entraînement donné par un transporteur aérien à une personne se qualifiant en tant que membre d'équipage qui fait partie intégrale du programme approuvé d'entraînement au sol et en vol lorsque la personne est appelée à exercer les fonctions et les responsabilités du poste de membre d'équipage visé avec supervision.

Spanish

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Record 5 2012-08-21

English

Subject field(s)
  • Aircraft Piloting and Navigation
  • Air Traffic Control
DEF

As geographically delineated in the Designated Airspace Handbook (DAH), controlled airspace within the Canadian domestic airspace (CDA) designated for area navigation (RNAV) operations.

OBS

Only aircraft certified as meeting the required navigation performance capability(RNPC) are permitted to operate on published, high level fixed RNAV [area navigation] routes or receive improved ATC [air traffic control] separation minimums based on RNPC [required navigation performance capability]. Certification is dependent upon crew training and navigation equipment that permits position determination within ± 4 NM [nautical miles]. Aircraft certified for Canadian minimum navigation performance specifications(CMNPS) and North Atlantic minimum navigation performance specifications(NAT MNPS) operations are deemed to be RNPC certified.

OBS

required navigation performance capability airspace; RNPC airspace: terms and definition standardized by the Glossary for Pilots and Air Traffic Services Personnel Committee.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Pilotage et navigation aérienne
  • Circulation et trafic aériens
DEF

Espace aérien contrôlé (représenté géographiquement dans le Manuel des espaces aériens désignés (DAH)) à l'intérieur de l'espace aérien intérieur canadien (CDA) désigné pour les opérations de navigation de surface (RNAV).

OBS

Seuls les aéronefs certifiés comme possédant les performances minimales de navigation requises (RNPC) sont autorisés à évoluer sur des routes RNAV fixes de l'espace aérien supérieur (HLA) publiées ou à recevoir de l'ATC [contrôle de la circulation aérienne] des minimums d'espacement plus serrés fondés sur les RNPC [performances minimales de navigation requises]. La certification est en fonction de la formation de l'équipage et de l'équipement de navigation permettant d'établir la position avec une exactitude de ± 4 NM [milles marins]. Les aéronefs certifiés pour les spécifications canadiennes de performances minimales de navigation (CMNPS) et les spécifications de performances minimales de navigation des routes de l'Atlantique Nord (NAT MNPS) sont réputés être certifiés pour les RNPC.

OBS

espace aérien de performances minimales de navigation requises; espace aérien RNPC : termes 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 6 2008-06-05

English

Subject field(s)
  • Spacecraft
CONT

The Space Shuttle system consists of four primary elements : an orbiter spacecraft, two Solid Rocket Boosters(SRB), an external tank to house fuel and oxidizer and three Space Shuttle main engines.... The Shuttle will transport cargo into near Earth orbit 100 to 217 nautical miles(115 to 250 statute miles) above the Earth. This cargo or payload is carried in a bay 15 feet in diameter and 60 ft long. Major system requirements are that the orbiter and the two solid rocket boosters be reusable.... The orbiter has carried a flight crew of up to eight persons. A total of 10 persons could be carried under emergency conditions. The basic mission is 7 days in space. The crew compartment has a shirtsleeve environment, and the acceleration load is never greater than 3 Gs. In its return to Earth, the orbiter has a cross-range maneuvering capability of 1, 100 nautical miles(1, 265 statute miles). The Space Shuttle is launched in an upright position, with thrust provided by the three Space Shuttle engines and the two SRB. After about 2 minutes, the two boosters are spent and are separated from the external tank. They fall into the ocean at predetermined points and are recovered for reuse.

OBS

space shuttle; American space shuttle: terms officially approved by the International Space Station official approval Group (ISSOAG).

PHR

Shuttle cargo bay.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Engins spatiaux
CONT

La navette spatiale Américaine [...] est un véhicule de l'espace mis au point par La NASA, l'Agence spatiale Américaine. La navette peut décoller comme une fusée, verticalement, se mettre en orbite autour de la Terre pour remplir des missions et revenir sur Terre en atterrissant comme un avion, horizontalement. Contrairement aux fusées la navette peut resservir 100 fois. Elle peut transporter un équipage de spationautes pour rejoindre une station spatiale comme MIR ou la station international Alpha, transporter un satellite à mettre en orbite autour de la Terre ou une sonde à envoyer dans l'espace. La navette peut également se transformer en station spatiale. Elle transporte alors un laboratoire, Spacelab, qui est utilisé pour faire des expériences en impesanteur. La première navette a été lancée le 12 Avril 1981. Elle s'appelait Columbia. Vinrent ensuite Challenger, Discovery et Atlantis. En 1991 la navette Endeavour a été mise en service.

OBS

La navette comporte trois parties : (1) La partie principale qui peut resservir plusieurs fois est appelée l'orbiteur. C'est cette partie qui ressemble à un avion à aile delta. L'orbiteur transporte les passagers et la cargaison. (2) Les deux fusées servent seulement au décollage. [Elles] sont ensuite récupérées et réutilisées. (3) Un énorme réservoir qui contient le comburant (oxygène liquide) et le carburant (hydrogène liquide) nécessaires au fonctionnement des moteurs des trois fusées de la navette. [Ces fusées] servent à mettre la navette en orbite.

OBS

navette spatiale américaine ; navette spatiale : termes uniformisés par le Groupe de travail de la terminologie de la Station spatiale internationale (GTTSSI).

PHR

Soute de la navette.

PHR

Tamponner, enfoncer, caler le module d'amarrage sur le sas de la navette.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Naves espaciales
CONT

Transbordador espacial Cuando estará disponible y cuanto costará como ya saben muchos de nuestros lectores, la realización del Transbordador Espacial estadounidense costará más de lo que fué previsto y se llevara a cabo con retraso.

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Record 7 2008-04-22

English

Subject field(s)
  • Aircraft Airframe
CONT

The main entrance door is the primary means of aircraft access for passengers and crew. It consists of a door structure and an attached folding stairway with hand rails. The door and stairway must be unlocked and pushed out to initiate a controlled free-fall to the extended position. During closing, the stairway is unlocked and the door is retracted upward and inward by hydraulic pressure from the Auxiliary(AUX) hydraulic system. The door and stair operation accommodates any combination of landing gear strut and tire inflation. Its use requires no ground support equipment.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Cellule d'aéronefs
CONT

La firme W... a conçu et réalisé un escalier escamotable en aluminium qui, homologué par la FAA, peut équiper les modèles d'avion B.707 [...] Comportant un système électrohydraulique qui assure son déploiement ainsi que l'érection et le verrouillage des mains courantes, cet escalier en trois parties ne pèse que 147 kg. Complètement replié, il mesure 80 cm de largeur [...]

OBS

escalier escamotable : terme uniformisé par le Comité d'uniformisation de la terminologie aéronautique (CUTA) - Opérations aériennes.

Spanish

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Record 8 2007-11-06

English

Subject field(s)
  • Flight Controls (Aeroindustry)
CONT

To select reverse thrust after landing, the flight crew lifts the reverse-thrust levers. An electrically operated "balk" blocks each lever at the reverse-idle position until the thrust reversers deploy. Then each balk is removed to allow selection of full-reverse thrust. This electrically operated balk replaces the thrust control cable interlock used on previous 737s.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Commandes de vol (Constructions aéronautiques)
OBS

butée : terme uniformisé par le Comité d'uniformisation de la terminologie aéronautique (CUTA) - Maintenance.

Spanish

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Record 9 2007-07-12

English

Subject field(s)
  • Aircraft Propulsion Systems
CONT

Position indicating means to indicate to the flight crew when the propeller blade angle is below the flight low pitch position, for each propeller.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Propulsion des aéronefs
CONT

Un moyen d'indication de position pour indiquer à l'équipage de vol que l'angle de pale d'hélice est inférieur à la position petit pas de vol pour chaque hélice.

Spanish

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Record 10 2007-02-07

English

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

During all of the above training exercises, all crew members should train in all crew positions to be truly an effective fighting team.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Véhicules à roues (Militaire)
  • Véhicules chenillés (Militaire)
  • Arme blindée

Spanish

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Record 11 2006-02-15

English

Subject field(s)
  • Occupation Names (General)
  • Oil Drilling
DEF

... the entry-level worker in drilling rig crews [who] performs the manual labour tasks involved in the drilling of a well.

OBS

Helping other members of the crew is an important part of the leasehand’s job.

OBS

A leasehand is just an extra helper until [he becomes a roughneck].

OBS

Individuals beginning as leasehands can move up to the position of floorhand within a short period of time depending on their ability and availability of other positions at the rig site. Leasehands perform various duties around the rig. They may be required to load and unload trucks, build fences, dig ditches, and assist other crew members with maintenance and pre-job preparedness.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Désignations des emplois (Généralités)
  • Forage des puits de pétrole

Spanish

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Record 12 2003-08-18

English

Subject field(s)
  • Labour and Employment
  • River and Sea Navigation

French

Domaine(s)
  • Travail et emploi
  • Navigation fluviale et maritime

Spanish

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Record 13 2003-02-19

English

Subject field(s)
  • Metering Instruments
  • Armour
DEF

A mount which holds the crew commander's episcope in a fixed position.

OBS

Applies to the Leopard.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Compteurs de consommation et débitmètres
  • Arme blindée
OBS

Bâti supportant l'épiscope du chef de char.

OBS

S'applique au Leopard.

OBS

support de l'épiscope du chef de char : terme et définition uniformisés par le Comité de terminologie française du Conseil de doctrine et de tactique de l'Armée de terre.

Spanish

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Record 14 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 15 2002-06-20

English

Subject field(s)
  • Orbital Stations
CONT

In the summer of 1994 NASA approved adding an optical-quality nadir-viewing window to the U. S. Laboratory Module of the International Space Station. The window can view 39. 5 degrees forward along the axis of the ISS, 32. 2 degrees aft, and a total of 79. 1 degrees from port to starboard. The window is constructed of three panes of fused silica and a fourth protective kick pane made of glass laminate. From outboard to inboard, the panes are : OUTBOARD-An external debris pane that can be changed by an EVA astronaut if damaged. A redundant pressure pane. A primary pressure pane. A scratch or "kick" pane that protects the primary pressure pane from being damaged if the crew or equipment make contact with the window [and] provides a UV-IR coating to protect the crew members. INBOARD-The kick pane is removed during window research operations to take advantage of the full spectrum of radiation that passes through the fused silica panes. When not in use, the window is protected by the kick pane on the inside, and by an external cover on the outside. The external cover can be rotated in or out of position from within the cabin by an astronaut using a hand crank.

OBS

external debris pane: term officially approved by the International Space Station official approval Group (ISSOAG).

French

Domaine(s)
  • Stations orbitales
OBS

vitrage anti-débris : terme uniformisé par le Groupe de travail de la terminologie de la Station spatiale internationale (GTTSSI).

Spanish

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Record 16 2001-05-22

English

Subject field(s)
  • Launching and Space Maneuvering
DEF

The pre-arranged meeting (and usu. docking) of two or more spacecraft in space.

CONT

The final phase of rendezvous operations begins about three hours prior to Atlantis’ docking with the ISS [International Space Station]. Atlantis will approach the ISS from below, in what is referred to as a plus-R bar approach, to minimize the effects of jet thruster firings on the station and its solar arrays. About 40 minutes before the terminal initiation burn(Ti burn) when Atlantis moves within 135, 000 feet of the station, the shuttle's rendezvous radar system is activated to provide supplemental navigation information. Prior to initiating the Ti burn, the crew will power on the ODS [Orbital Docking System] and activate Atlantis's docking lights. A series of course correction burns will bring Atlantis to a point almost directly below and behind the station, at which point Commander Ken Cockrell initiates the manual portion of his approach to the ISS. Atlantis will intercept the R-bar about 700 feet below the station. Cockrell will slowly move Atlantis to a point about 600 feet below the station before performing a 180 degree yaw maneuver to position Atlantis in a "tail forward" attitude for the final approach and docking.

OBS

rendezvous: term officially approved by the International Space Station official approval Group (ISSOAG).

PHR

Rendezvous burn, flight.

PHR

Phase of rendezvous.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Lancement et manœuvres dans l'espace
DEF

Opération par laquelle un véhicule spatial en rejoint un autre en orbite autour de la Terre ou d'un autre corps céleste.

OBS

rendez-vous; rendez-vous spatial : termes uniformisés par le Groupe de travail de la terminologie de la Station spatiale internationale (GTTSSI).

PHR

Rendez-vous entièrement automatique.

Spanish

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Record 17 1996-06-06

English

Subject field(s)
  • Aircraft Piloting and Navigation
DEF

Period of time spent by a flight crew member at a flight crew member position in an aeroplane during flight time.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Pilotage et navigation aérienne
DEF

Le temps que passe un membre d'équipage de conduite à exercer ses fonctions à bord d'un avion pendant le temps de vol.

OBS

Source(s) : Règlement de l'aviation - Partie 1.

Spanish

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Record 18 1991-12-12

English

Subject field(s)
  • Rolling Stock (Railroads)
CONT

When cars are pushed by an engine,... a member of the crew must be on the leading car and in a position from which signals necessary to the movement can be properly given.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Matériel roulant (Chemins de fer)
CONT

Quand les véhicules sont poussés par une locomotive, (...) un membre de l'équipe doit être posté sur le véhicule de tête là où les signaux nécessaires au mouvement peuvent être donnés convenablement.

Spanish

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Record 19 1987-04-30

English

Subject field(s)
  • Landing Gear (Aeroindustry)
CONT

Landing gear visual indicators provide the flight crew with definite reference markings that can be physically checked to ascertain the position of the landing gear overcenter links while the airplane is airborne.... The main gear downlock visual indicators... are two red anodize stripes applied to each main gear downlock hinge.... The nosegear downlock visual indicators... consists of red anodize stripe applied to the upper and lower lock link assemblies at the breakover hinge point. When the nosegear is down and locked, a straight red anodize stripe is visible on the top side of the overcenter link when viewed through the peephole in flight compartment floor. When the nosegear is up and locked, a straight line of scotchlite tape is visible on the right side of the overcenter linkage extending across both upper and lower links, when viewed through the peephole in the flight compartment floor.

Key term(s)
  • downlock stripe
  • visual indicator stripe

French

Domaine(s)
  • Atterrisseur (Constructions aéronautiques)
OBS

repère visuel de verrouillage du train d'atterrissage : terme accepté par le Comité d'étude de la terminologie des cartes de travail du DC-9.

Spanish

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Record 20 1984-08-24

English

Subject field(s)
  • Missiles and Rockets
  • Weapon Systems
CONT

Lance is fired from the missile firing device, after which the crew return to the SPL(self-propelled launcher) vehicle and move out of the position.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Missiles et roquettes
  • Systèmes d'armes
CONT

Le Lance est mis à feu à distance, grâce au dispositif XM91E1. Puis les servants rejoignent la rampe automouvante et entreprennent son déplacement.

Spanish

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Record 21 1981-07-27

English

Subject field(s)
  • Aircraft Piloting and Navigation
  • Astronautics
DEF

The position in an aircraft to be taken by a crew member or passenger as part of the Ditching Drill.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Pilotage et navigation aérienne
  • Astronautique
DEF

position qui doit être prise dans un avion par un membre d'équipage ou un passager dans le cadre de l'exercice d'entraînement à l'amerrissage forcé.

Spanish

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Record 22 1976-06-19

English

Subject field(s)
  • Air Transport

French

Domaine(s)
  • Transport aérien

Spanish

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