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EMERGENCY ALERTING SYSTEM [4 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2016-07-04
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- System Names
- Emergency Management
- Protection of Life
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- National Public Alerting System
1, record 1, English, National%20Public%20Alerting%20System
correct, Canada
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
- NPAS 2, record 1, English, NPAS
correct, Canada
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The National Public Alerting System(NPAS) is a multi-channel federal-provincial-territorial(FPT) all-hazards system that provides emergency management organizations throughout Canada with a standard alerting capability to warn the public of imminent or unfolding hazards to life through such means as radio, cable television, satellite television, email and SMS [short message service] text services. 2, record 1, English, - National%20Public%20Alerting%20System
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Noms de systèmes
- Gestion des urgences
- Sécurité des personnes
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- Système national d'alertes au public
1, record 1, French, Syst%C3%A8me%20national%20d%27alertes%20au%20public
correct, masculine noun, Canada
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
- SNAP 2, record 1, French, SNAP
correct, masculine noun, Canada
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Le Système national d'alertes au public (SNAP) est un système multivoie tous risques fédéral, provincial et territorial (FPT) qui fournit aux organismes responsables de la gestion des urgences de partout au Canada une capacité d'alerte normalisée afin d'avertir les Canadiens des risques pour la vie, qui sont imminents ou en cours, notamment à l'aide de la radio, de la télévision par câble et par satellite, par courriel ou par messagerie texte. 2, record 1, French, - Syst%C3%A8me%20national%20d%27alertes%20au%20public
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2003-12-15
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Non-Gov. Provincial Bodies and Committees (Canadian)
- Provincial Administration
- Telecommunications
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- Provincial Mobile Communication Centre
1, record 2, English, Provincial%20Mobile%20Communication%20Centre
correct, New Brunswick
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
- PMCC 1, record 2, English, PMCC
correct, New Brunswick
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The Provincial Mobile Communications Centre(PMCC) is the control centre for the Integrated Radio Communications System(IRCS). The PMCC operates the network on a 24-hour basis, providing call answering, dispatch and alerting services for EMO(Emergency Measures Organization) and other government and volunteer agencies. 1, record 2, English, - Provincial%20Mobile%20Communication%20Centre
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités provinciaux non gouv. canadiens
- Administration provinciale
- Télécommunications
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- Centre provincial de communications mobiles
1, record 2, French, Centre%20provincial%20de%20communications%20mobiles
correct, masculine noun, New Brunswick
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
- CPCM 1, record 2, French, CPCM
correct, masculine noun, New Brunswick
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Le Centre provincial de communications mobiles (CPCM) est le centre de contrôle du Réseau intégré de radiocommunications (RIRC). Le Centre assure le fonctionnement du réseau vingt-quatre heures sur vingt-quatre, offrant des services de réception d'appels, de répartition et d'alerte pour l'OMU (Organisation des mesures d'urgence) et d'autres organismes bénévoles et gouvernementaux. 1, record 2, French, - Centre%20provincial%20de%20communications%20mobiles
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2002-03-27
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- System Names
- Search and Rescue (Paramilitary)
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- Inmarsat-E
1, record 3, English, Inmarsat%2DE
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The Inmarsat-E system provides global maritime distress alerting services via Inmarsat satellites. Distress alerts transmitted from Inmarsat-E Emergency Position Indicating Radio Beacons(EPIRBs) are relayed through Inmarsat satellites to dedicated receiving equipment located at four Land Earth Stations(LESs) : Raisting, Germany; Santa Paula/Southbury, USA ;Perth, Australia; and Goonhilly, UK. 2, record 3, English, - Inmarsat%2DE
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Noms de systèmes
- Recherche et sauvetage (Paramilitaire)
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- Inmarsat-E
1, record 3, French, Inmarsat%2DE
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Système de recherche et sauvetage. 1, record 3, French, - Inmarsat%2DE
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Ce système utilise des canaux spécialisés de la bande L des satellites Inmarsat. Des radiobalises de secours installées à bord des navires indiquent la position de ces derniers. Ce sont de petits émetteurs (puissance de l'ordre d'un watt) que tout navire peut déclencher en cas d'urgence. Le signal émis est reçu par le satellite géostationnaire et renvoyé à une station terrestre côtière équipée de récepteurs spécialisés, très sensibles, qui déclenchent l'alarme. 1, record 3, French, - Inmarsat%2DE
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2000-10-25
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Telephone Facilities
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- emergency alerting system
1, record 4, English, emergency%20alerting%20system
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Installations (Téléphonie)
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- système d'alerte
1, record 4, French, syst%C3%A8me%20d%27alerte
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
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