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CREW WORK STATION [13 records]

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Record 1 2017-10-26

English

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

A member of the drilling crew whose work station is about the derrick floor.

CONT

Floorhand (or roughneck). A floorhand’s work is the most physical of any on the rig. A floorhand runs the rig floor when pipe or rods are being handled, performs routine maintenance, and keeps tools and equipment clean and well organized. They are responsible for following instructions as outlined by the operator as they relate to equipment set-up and operation, and performing various well servicing operating safely and according to CenAlta procedures.

CONT

A typical crew consists of a driller, derrickman, lead floorman (also called a motorman), 2 floormen, and a leasehand ...

CONT

On rotary drilling rigs, there are normally two floormen on each crew, but three or more men are used on heavy-duty rigs.

French

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

Ouvrier qui travaille sur le plancher du derrick.

CONT

Les ouvriers de plancher sont surtout employés au vissage et dévissage des tubes et à leur stockage quand on a fait une manœuvre d'aller et retour.

OBS

Après le «roustabout», [on a] l'homme de plateforme qu'on appelle aussi le «roughneck» (le dur à cuir). Ceux-là sont au poste de forage, et c'est avec eux que le forage passe ou casse. Leur travail est probablement le plus dangereux.

OBS

hands : ouvriers.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Nombramiento de cargos (Generalidades)
  • Perforación de pozos petrolíferos
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Record 2 2017-06-15

English

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

Members of the drilling crew (usually two) who work on the derrick floor.

CONT

Floorman(drill). A member of the drilling crew whose work station is on the derrick floor. On rotary drilling rigs, there are normally two floormen on each crew, with three used on heavy duty rigs.

French

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

Ouvrier de plancher (de forage) : Ouvrier qui travaille sur le plancher du derrick. Les ouvriers de plancher sont surtout employés au vissage et dévissage des tubes et à leur stockage quand on fait une manœuvre d'aller et retour.

Spanish

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Record 3 2015-03-25

English

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

The crew member whose work station is uppermost in the derrick while the drill stem is being hoisted or lowered into the hole. His responsibilities also include the conditioning of the drilling fluid and the circulating machinery.

CONT

During most well servicing operations, the derrickhand works from a position high on the derrick of the rig and is harnessed in, in case of an emergency. The derrickhand’s responsibilities include handling pipe, operating and maintaining the pump as well as offering encouragement and training to the floorhands.

CONT

The derrickman wears a safety harness (attached to the mast or derrick) to prevent him from falling as he works on the platform.

Key term(s)
  • derrick man

French

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

Ouvrier chargé des travaux [d'accrochage des tiges de forage] sur les plates-formes de la tour.

DEF

Membre de l'équipe de forage qui travaille en haut du derrick.

Spanish

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Record 4 2012-05-01

English

Subject field(s)
  • Orbital Stations
CONT

Currently, three distinct methods for performing on-orbit maintenance exist : intravehicular activity(IVA), extravehicular activity(EVA), and extravehicular robotics(EVR)... EVRs are conducted using the Space Station Remote Manipulator System(SSRMS) alone or in conjunction with EVA to perform external maintenance. The SSRMS may be used to move the crew member to the work site or move the work to the crew member.

OBS

extravehicular robotics; EVR: term and abbreviation officially approved by the International Space Station official approval Group (ISSOAG).

French

Domaine(s)
  • Stations orbitales
OBS

robotique extravéhiculaire; EVR : terme et abréviation uniformisés par le Groupe de travail de la terminologie de la Station spatiale internationale (GTTSSI).

Spanish

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Record 5 2008-07-23

English

Subject field(s)
  • Spacecraft
  • Orbital Stations

French

Domaine(s)
  • Engins spatiaux
  • Stations orbitales

Spanish

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Record 6 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 7 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 8 2003-12-08

English

Subject field(s)
  • Orbital Stations
  • Research Experiments in Space
CONT

The Life Science Glovebox will provide a sealed work area in which crew members can perform experimental procedures.... The enclosed volume of the Glovebox will be about one half cubic meter(approximately 16 cubic feet). As air circulates through the work space, activated charcoal filters will clean it continuously by adsorbing chemicals that may be present. In addition, a high efficiency air filter will remove particles and aerosols. Two HHRs [Habitat Holding Racks] provide the structural, mechanical, environmental, and communications support for the biospecimen habitats. The HHRs will provide life support resources and electrical power to the habitats and other scientific equipment, as well as data links to ISS [International Space Station] systems and the ground.

OBS

life science glovebox; LSG: term and abbreviation officially approved by the International Space Station official approval Group (ISSOAG).

French

Domaine(s)
  • Stations orbitales
  • Travaux de recherche dans l'espace
CONT

Deux [bâtis] sont présents à bord du CAM [Centrifuge Accommodation Module] : [le] «Life Science Glovebox» (LSG)» [,] une boîte à gants biologique spécialement conçue pour l'étude du vivant [et le] «Habitat Holding Racks (HRRs)» [qui] fournit les supports d'expériences ayant trait à la science du vivant, y compris l'énergie électrique, les transmissions de données et divers autres équipements scientifiques.

OBS

boîte à gants pour manipulations biologiques; LSG : terme et abréviation uniformisés par le Groupe de travail de la terminologie de la Station spatiale internationale (GTTSSI).

Spanish

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Record 9 2003-12-08

English

Subject field(s)
  • Orbital Stations
  • Research Experiments in Space
CONT

A part of the International Space Station that Japan is responsible for is an experiment module named "Kibo, "or "hope" in Japanese... Kibo will consist of a Pressurized Module, an Exposed Facility, an Experiment Logistics Module-Pressurized Section, an Experiment Logistics Module-Exposed Section, and a Remote Manipulator System. The largest segment among these is the Pressurized Module, which will be a multipurpose laboratory of 11. 2 meters in length and 15. 9 tons in weight with a capacity to accommodate up to four crew members. The module will be equipped with ten experiment racks installed on walls, on which various experiments including material tests and life science experiments will be conducted. The air pressure in the module will be kept at one atmosphere, which is the same level as that on Earth, and the temperature and humidity will be also be controlled at a comfortable level to allow crew members to work in normal clothing.

OBS

Japanese experiment module; JEM: term and abbreviation officially approved by the International Space Station official approval Group (ISSOAG).

French

Domaine(s)
  • Stations orbitales
  • Travaux de recherche dans l'espace
CONT

Le JEM est un module pressurisé qui peut accueillir également 10 palettes à instruments. Il pèse 13,4 t mesure 9,9 x 4,2 m. Il dispose de 25 kW dont la moitié est utilisée pour la charge utile. Il possède un module de logistique (ELM-PS), une palette externe (EF et ELM-ES) pour dix expériences scientifiques. Le bras télémanipulateur mesure 10 m de long [...]

OBS

JEM, acronyme anglais de Japanese Experiment Module ou module d'expérimentation japonais, est également appelé «Kibo», ce qui signifie «espoir» en japonais.

OBS

module japonais JEM; JEM : terme et abréviation uniformisés par le Groupe de travail de la terminologie de la Station spatiale internationale (GTTSSI).

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Estaciones orbitales
  • Trabajos de investigación en el espacio
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Record 10 2003-12-08

English

Subject field(s)
  • Orbital Stations
  • Research Experiments in Space
CONT

... experiments in Kibo’s Pressurized Module are collectively called the "Multiuser Experiment Facility". It is being developed to satisfy various needs of researchers so that it can be used to conduct a variety of experiments. Five experiment racks containing Japanese equipment, a Freezer Refrigerator rack to store experiment samples and medicine, and stowage racks to store experiment samples and equipment are available in Kibo’s Pressurized Module.

OBS

A part of the International Space Station that Japan is responsible for is an experiment module named "Kibo, "or "hope" in Japanese... Kibo will consist of a Pressurized Module, an Exposed Facility, an Experiment Logistics Module-Pressurized Section, an Experiment Logistics Module-Exposed Section, and a Remote Manipulator System. The largest segment among these is the Pressurized Module, which will be a multipurpose laboratory of 11. 2 meters in length and 15. 9 tons in weight with a capacity to accommodate up to four crew members. The module will be equipped with ten experiment racks installed on walls, on which various experiments including material tests and life science experiments will be conducted. The air pressure in the module will be kept at one atmosphere, which is the same level as that on Earth, and the temperature and humidity will be also be controlled at a comfortable level to allow crew members to work in normal clothing.

OBS

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

French

Domaine(s)
  • Stations orbitales
  • Travaux de recherche dans l'espace
OBS

JEM, acronyme anglais pour Japanese Experiment Module ou module d'expérimentation japonais, est également appelé «Kibo», ce qui signifie «espoir» en japonais.

OBS

module pressurisé japonais JEM : terme uniformisé par le Groupe de travail de la terminologie de la Station spatiale internationale (GTTSSI).

Spanish

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Record 11 2003-10-08

English

Subject field(s)
  • Orbital Stations
CONT

The Cupola provides a pressurised observation and work area for the Space Station crew giving visibility to support the control of the space station remote manipulator system and general external viewing of the Earth, celestial objects and visiting vehicles.

OBS

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

French

Domaine(s)
  • Stations orbitales
CONT

La coupole, [constituée] d'une baie vitrée de forme convexe et circulaire [est] composée d'une mosaïque de sept hublots, soit un hublot central de forme circulaire entouré de six autres plus petits et trapézoïdaux. L'ensemble, fixé sur le Node-1 du côté opposé au sas de sortie, fournit une vue panoramique vers le bras manipulateur canadien et sera largement employé lors de différentes opérations.

CONT

La coupole construite par l'Europe est un espace pressurisé destiné à des observations et à l'exécution d'opérations de contrôle. [Elle] a un diamètre de 2 mètres et 1,5 mètre de hauteur. Le bras robotisé peut [être utilisé] depuis cet élément.

OBS

coupole d'observation : terme uniformisé par le Groupe de travail de la terminologie de la Station spatiale internationale (GTTSSI).

Spanish

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Record 12 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 13 2001-10-12

English

Subject field(s)
  • Orbital Stations
CONT

... ISS [International Space Station] crew conducted the preliminary work to prepare the vestibule between the Unity node and the laboratory(the lab having replaced the PMA-2 docking unit on the node).

OBS

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

French

Domaine(s)
  • Stations orbitales
OBS

vestibule : terme uniformisé par le Groupe de travail de la terminologie de la Station spatiale internationale (GTTSSI).

Spanish

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