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DISTANCE VISUAL POINT [3 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2012-10-19
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Air Traffic Control
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- visual descent point
1, record 1, English, visual%20descent%20point
correct, United States, standardized
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
- VDP 2, record 1, English, VDP
correct, United States, standardized
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A defined point on the final approach course of a nonprecision [sic] straight-in approach procedure from which normal descent from the minimum descent altitude (MDA) to the runway touchdown point may be commenced, provided the approach threshold of that runway, or approach lights, or other markings identifiable with the approach end of that runway are clearly visible to the pilot. 3, record 1, English, - visual%20descent%20point
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
It is the point at which an approximate 3° slope from the touchdown point intercepts the MDA. The VDP [visual descent point] is normally identified on LOC [localizer] or VOR [VHF(very high frequency) omnidirectional range] procedures by a DME [distance measuring equipment] indication, or on NDB [non-directional beacon] procedures by a 75 MHz [megahertz] marker. 4, record 1, English, - visual%20descent%20point
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
visual descent point; VDP: term. abbreviation and definition standardized by the Glossary for Pilots and Air Traffic Services Personnel Committee. 5, record 1, English, - visual%20descent%20point
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Circulation et trafic aériens
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- point de descente à vue
1, record 1, French, point%20de%20descente%20%C3%A0%20vue
masculine noun, officially approved
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
- VDP 1, record 1, French, VDP
masculine noun, officially approved
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Point défini de la trajectoire d'approche finale d'une procédure d'approche directe de non-précision d'où une descente normale peut être commencée à partir de l'altitude minimale de descente (MDA) jusqu'au point de poser de la piste, à condition que le pilote ait bien en vue soit le seuil d'approche de la piste, soit les feux d'approche ou toute autre marque associée à l'extrémité d'approche de la piste. 2, record 1, French, - point%20de%20descente%20%C3%A0%20vue
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
point de descente à vue; VDP : terme et abréviation uniformisés par le Comité d'uniformisation de la terminologie (CUTA) - Opérations aériennes. 3, record 1, French, - point%20de%20descente%20%C3%A0%20vue
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Dans les textes de Transports Canada, le terme et l'abréviation anglais sont utilisés. 4, record 1, French, - point%20de%20descente%20%C3%A0%20vue
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2002-04-12
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- The Eye
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- resting point of vergence
1, record 2, English, resting%20point%20of%20vergence
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
- RPV 2, record 2, English, RPV
correct
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- resting point of convergence 3, record 2, English, resting%20point%20of%20convergence
- dark vergence 2, record 2, English, dark%20vergence
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
... the viewing distance at which the muscles that control the movement of our eyes are most relaxed. 4, record 2, English, - resting%20point%20of%20vergence
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Viewing Distance at Computer Workstations.... The visual system also has a resting point of vergence(RPV). It is similar to the resting point of accommodation, but it's the distance at which the eyes are set to converge when there is no object to converge on. It's also known as dark vergence. The RPV averages about 45 inches when looking straight ahead and comes in to about 35 inches with a 30-degree downward gaze angle. 2, record 2, English, - resting%20point%20of%20vergence
Record 2, Key term(s)
- vergence resting point
- convergence resting point
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Oeil
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- point de convergence de repos
1, record 2, French, point%20de%20convergence%20de%20repos
masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
[...] distance à laquelle les yeux convergent lorsqu'il n'y a rien à voir, par exemple dans la noirceur complète. 1, record 2, French, - point%20de%20convergence%20de%20repos
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
On peut difficilement fixer une limite précise quant à la distance minimale requise entre les yeux et l'écran. Le fait de se tenir continuellement trop près par rapport au point de convergence de repos peut causer de la fatigue oculaire [...] 1, record 2, French, - point%20de%20convergence%20de%20repos
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Cette distance varie en fonction des individus, mais en moyenne, elle est de 45" lorsqu'on regarde droit devant soi, et de 35" pour un angle de vision de 30° vers le bas. 1, record 2, French, - point%20de%20convergence%20de%20repos
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 1999-03-10
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Optics
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- distance visual point
1, record 3, English, distance%20visual%20point
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Optique
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- point de centrage en vision de loin
1, record 3, French, point%20de%20centrage%20en%20vision%20de%20loin
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Point repéré sur un verre utilisé pour la vision de loin dans ldes conditions précises, normalement quand les yeux sont dans la position primaire. 1, record 3, French, - point%20de%20centrage%20en%20vision%20de%20loin
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Source MVISI-F : Le nouveau dictionnaire de la vision par Michel Millodot, Médiacom Vision Éditeur, 1997. 2, record 3, French, - point%20de%20centrage%20en%20vision%20de%20loin
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
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