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FACILITY BLOCK [11 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2006-01-23
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Federal Government Bodies and Committees (Canadian)
- Parliamentary Language
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- Centre Block Underground Services
1, record 1, English, Centre%20Block%20Underground%20Services
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
- CBUS 1, record 1, English, CBUS
correct
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Buried underground, at the northwest corner of the Centre Block, there is now a two-storey facility. CBUS houses new high-voltage electrical transformers and emergency power generators, provides space for advanced computer and communications facilities, and provides much-needed storage space and delivery reception facilities. 1, record 1, English, - Centre%20Block%20Underground%20Services
Record 1, Key term(s)
- Center Block Underground Services
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités fédéraux (Gouvernement canadien)
- Vocabulaire parlementaire
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- Services souterrains de l'édifice du Centre
1, record 1, French, Services%20souterrains%20de%20l%27%C3%A9difice%20du%20Centre
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
- SSEC 1, record 1, French, SSEC
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Au coin nord-ouest de l'édifice du Centre se trouvent aujourd'hui des installations souterraines de deux étages. Les Services souterrains de l'édifice du Centre (SSEC) abritent de nouveaux transformateurs électriques à haute tension et des génératrices de secours, contiennent des locaux destinés à des systèmes informatiques et de communication modernes, ainsi que des aires dispensables d'entreposage et de réception des livraisons. 1, record 1, French, - Services%20souterrains%20de%20l%27%C3%A9difice%20du%20Centre
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2003-05-28
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Processing of Mineral Products
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- lifting and banking centre
1, record 2, English, lifting%20and%20banking%20centre
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The province owns the Donkin mine site and resource block, the railway and railway maintenance centres, the deep water port, the coal preparation plant of Victoria Junction, the lifting and banking centre, and the central maintenance facility. The Nesbitt Burns report lists investment highlights and goes on to describe the long-term supply agreement with Nova Scotia Power Corporation. 1, record 2, English, - lifting%20and%20banking%20centre
Record 2, Key term(s)
- lifting and banking center
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Préparation des produits miniers
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- centre de ramassage et de stockage
1, record 2, French, centre%20de%20ramassage%20et%20de%20stockage
masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
La province est propriétaire du gisement de Donkin, des chemins de fer et des ateliers ferroviaires, du port en eau profonde, de l'installation de préparation du charbon de Victoria Junction, du centre de ramassage et de stockage et de la centrale d'entretien général. Le rapport de la Nesbitt Burns donne des idées d'investissement et fait état de l'accord relatif à l'approvisionnement à long terme de la Nova Scotia Power Corporation. 1, record 2, French, - centre%20de%20ramassage%20et%20de%20stockage
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2002-05-01
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Orbital Stations
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- window observational research facility block 2
1, record 3, English, window%20observational%20research%20facility%20block%202
correct, officially approved
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
- WORF-2 1, record 3, English, WORF%2D2
correct, officially approved
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The window Observational Research Facility Block 2... WORF-2 is an internal ISS [International Space Station] equipment designed to be assembled inside a standardized ISS EXPRESS Rack. This rack will be positioned over the Earth facing a window in the U. S. Lab and will accommodate Earth observation payloads. The WORF-2 will fully support these payloads by providing structural, thermal, conditioning, power supply and data transfer. It will have a 10 years operational life on board the ISS and be fully compatible with the crew intra-vehicular activities. 2, record 3, English, - window%20observational%20research%20facility%20block%202
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
window observational research facility block 2; WORF-2 : term and abbreviation officially approved by the International Space Station official approval Group(ISSOAG). 3, record 3, English, - window%20observational%20research%20facility%20block%202
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Stations orbitales
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- hublot d'observation du laboratoire Destiny WORF-2
1, record 3, French, hublot%20d%27observation%20du%20laboratoire%20Destiny%20WORF%2D2
proposal, masculine noun, officially approved
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
- WORF-2 1, record 3, French, WORF%2D2
correct, masculine noun, officially approved
Record 3, Synonyms, French
- hublot d'observation du module Destiny WORF-2 1, record 3, French, hublot%20d%27observation%20du%20module%20Destiny%20WORF%2D2
proposal, masculine noun
- hublot d'observation WORF-2 1, record 3, French, hublot%20d%27observation%20WORF%2D2
proposal, masculine noun
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
hublot d'observation du laboratoire Destiny WORF-2; WORF-2 : terme et abréviation uniformisés par le Groupe de travail de la terminologie de la Station spatiale internationale (GTTSSI). 1, record 3, French, - hublot%20d%27observation%20du%20laboratoire%20Destiny%20WORF%2D2
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2001-06-06
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Orbital Stations
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- window observational research facility
1, record 4, English, window%20observational%20research%20facility
correct, officially approved
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
- WORF 2, record 4, English, WORF
correct, officially approved
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The Window Observational Research Facility (WORF). The WORF will provide a stable platform such that the full capacity of the U.S. Laboratory window (the highest optical quality window ever flown on an inhabited spacecraft) can be utilized. The WORF will provide payload support infrastructure including mounting hardware, power, cooling, and access to the ISS [International Space Station] data system. The WORF will provide protection for the interior of the Lab window and control stray light exchange between the Lab interior and the external Station environment. The WORF will be economically based upon structures and electronics already designed and certified for operation onboard the ISS and will allow easy periodic upgrade and changeout of support subsystems. WORF computer interfaces will maximize commonality with ISS command and data handling systems. 2, record 4, English, - window%20observational%20research%20facility
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
window observational research facility; WORF: term and abbreviation officially approved by the International Space Station official approval Group (ISSOAG). 3, record 4, English, - window%20observational%20research%20facility
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 PHR
Window observational research facility block 2. 3, record 4, English, - window%20observational%20research%20facility
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Stations orbitales
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- hublot d'observation du laboratoire Destiny
1, record 4, French, hublot%20d%27observation%20du%20laboratoire%20Destiny
proposal, masculine noun, officially approved
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
- WORF 1, record 4, French, WORF
correct, masculine noun, officially approved
Record 4, Synonyms, French
- hublot d'observation du module Destiny 1, record 4, French, hublot%20d%27observation%20du%20module%20Destiny
proposal, masculine noun
- hublot du WORF 1, record 4, French, hublot%20du%20WORF
proposal, masculine noun
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Window Observational Research Facility. Cet élément un peu particulier comporte un hublot pratiqué dans la paroi du module laboratoire équipé d'un verre de qualité optique. Il peut recevoir différents instruments dédiés à l'observation de la surface terrestre et sera utilisé notamment pour l'étude des continents ou des phénomènes atmosphériques. 2, record 4, French, - hublot%20d%27observation%20du%20laboratoire%20Destiny
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 2 OBS
hublot d'observation du laboratoire Destiny; WORF : terme et abréviation uniformisés par le Groupe de travail de la terminologie de la Station spatiale internationale (GTTSSI). 1, record 4, French, - hublot%20d%27observation%20du%20laboratoire%20Destiny
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 2000-07-11
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Electronic Warfare
- Intelligence (Military)
- Encryption and Decryption
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- eight-bit binary string
1, record 5, English, eight%2Dbit%20binary%20string
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Every eight-bit plain text input is modality added to an eight-bit block of random ones and zeros from the storage facility, and the resulting eight-bit binary string is transmitted. 1, record 5, English, - eight%2Dbit%20binary%20string
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Guerre électronique
- Renseignement (Militaire)
- Chiffrage et déchiffrage
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- suite d'octets binaire
1, record 5, French, suite%20d%27octets%20binaire
correct, feminine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
L'émetteur transmet la suite d'octets binaire qui est le résultat de l'addition. 1, record 5, French, - suite%20d%27octets%20binaire
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 1999-09-14
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Semiconductors (Electronics)
- Automatic Control (Machine Tools)
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- optional block skip
1, record 6, English, optional%20block%20skip
correct, standardized
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
- block delete 2, record 6, English, block%20delete
correct, standardized
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A facility that enables the operator to cause the control system to omit the execution of a block of data when the first character is a "l". 1, record 6, English, - optional%20block%20skip
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Terms and definition standardized by ISO. 3, record 6, English, - optional%20block%20skip
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Semi-conducteurs (Électronique)
- Commandes automatiques (Machines-outils)
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- saut de bloc optionnel
1, record 6, French, saut%20de%20bloc%20optionnel
correct, masculine noun, standardized
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
- annulation de bloc 1, record 6, French, annulation%20de%20bloc
correct, feminine noun, standardized
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Facilité qui permet à l'opérateur de faire omettre, par le système de commande, l'exécution de blocs de données dont le premier caractère est «l». 1, record 6, French, - saut%20de%20bloc%20optionnel
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Termes et définition normalisés par l'ISO. 2, record 6, French, - saut%20de%20bloc%20optionnel
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Semiconductores (Electrónica)
- Control automático (Máquinas-herramientas)
Record 6, Main entry term, Spanish
- anulación de bloque
1, record 6, Spanish, anulaci%C3%B3n%20de%20bloque
correct, feminine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 6, Synonyms, Spanish
- cambio de bloque opcional 1, record 6, Spanish, cambio%20de%20bloque%20opcional
correct, masculine noun
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 1997-03-25
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Typesetting and Imagesetting
- Electronic Publishing
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- manual kerning
1, record 7, English, manual%20kerning
correct
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A function of certain word processing programs that allows the user to add or to delete space between a particular pair of characters based on the final appearance of the text once track kerning is finished. 2, record 7, English, - manual%20kerning
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 CONT
JustText also supports track and manual kerning. Track kerning, which controls the amount of space between all letters in a block of text, can radically alter the readability of a block of text. While the decisions made by the original typographer are probably the right ones, particular users may want to add space for their own purposes. JustText also offers a manual kerning facility that allows the user to take out space between a particular pair of letters based on the final appearance of the work. 3, record 7, English, - manual%20kerning
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Composition (Imprimerie)
- Éditique
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- crénage manuel
1, record 7, French, cr%C3%A9nage%20manuel
correct, masculine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
En photocomposition, le crénage peut être effectué manuellement ou automatiquement. 2, record 7, French, - cr%C3%A9nage%20manuel
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record 8 - internal organization data 1996-03-18
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- Radioactive Contamination
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- contaminant transfer
1, record 8, English, contaminant%20transfer
correct
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
Record 8, Synonyms, English
Record 8, Textual support, English
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 CONT
To be effective, a disposal concept must block or restrict the release of radioactive and toxic contaminants to the pathways between the repository and the human and biotic environment. The main potential pathways for contaminant transfer which may lead to exposure of members of the public after the facility closes are shown in Figure 3. 1. Three natural radionuclide release pathways can exist; these are releases to groundwater, surface water and air.... 1, record 8, English, - contaminant%20transfer
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Pollution par radioactivité
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- transfert de contaminants
1, record 8, French, transfert%20de%20contaminants
masculine noun
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
Record 8, Synonyms, French
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Contaminación por radioactividad
Record 8, Main entry term, Spanish
- transferencia de contaminantes
1, record 8, Spanish, transferencia%20de%20contaminantes
correct, feminine noun
Record 8, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 8, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
Record 9 - internal organization data 1995-02-21
Record 9, English
Record 9, Subject field(s)
- Electronic Warfare
- Intelligence (Military)
- Encryption and Decryption
Record 9, Main entry term, English
- modality added
1, record 9, English, modality%20added
correct
Record 9, Abbreviations, English
Record 9, Synonyms, English
Record 9, Textual support, English
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Every eight-bit plain text input is modality added to an eight-bit block of random ones and zeros from the storage facility, and the resulting eight-bit binary string is transmitted. 1, record 9, English, - modality%20added
Record 9, French
Record 9, Domaine(s)
- Guerre électronique
- Renseignement (Militaire)
- Chiffrage et déchiffrage
Record 9, Main entry term, French
- additionné en base deux
1, record 9, French, additionn%C3%A9%20en%20base%20deux
correct, masculine noun
Record 9, Abbreviations, French
Record 9, Synonyms, French
Record 9, Textual support, French
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Le texte clair découpé en octets (huit bits binaires) est additionné en base deux à une suite d'octets aléatoires composés de 0 et de 1 qui sont contenus dans le bloc-mémoire. 1, record 9, French, - additionn%C3%A9%20en%20base%20deux
Record 9, Spanish
Record 9, Textual support, Spanish
Record 10 - internal organization data 1993-07-22
Record 10, English
Record 10, Subject field(s)
- Automatic Control (Machine Tools)
Record 10, Main entry term, English
- tape search
1, record 10, English, tape%20search
correct, standardized
Record 10, Abbreviations, English
Record 10, Synonyms, English
Record 10, Textual support, English
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A facility of a control system that enables an operator to search for any desired block on the tape usually by means of a selector switch that causes the tape reader to search for the sequence number or the reference mark of the desired block. 1, record 10, English, - tape%20search
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Term and definition standardized by ISO. 2, record 10, English, - tape%20search
Record 10, French
Record 10, Domaine(s)
- Commandes automatiques (Machines-outils)
Record 10, Main entry term, French
- recherche de bloc
1, record 10, French, recherche%20de%20bloc
correct, feminine noun, standardized
Record 10, Abbreviations, French
Record 10, Synonyms, French
Record 10, Textual support, French
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Possibilité d'un système de commande qui permet à l'opérateur de rechercher n'importe quel bloc désiré sur la bande, généralement au moyen d'un sélecteur qui provoque la recherche, par le lecteur de bande, du numéro de séquence ou de la référence du bloc désiré. 1, record 10, French, - recherche%20de%20bloc
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Terme et définition normalisés par l'ISO. 2, record 10, French, - recherche%20de%20bloc
Record 10, Spanish
Record 10, Textual support, Spanish
Record 11 - internal organization data 1985-04-22
Record 11, English
Record 11, Subject field(s)
- Software
Record 11, Main entry term, English
- facility block 1, record 11, English, facility%20block
Record 11, Abbreviations, English
Record 11, Synonyms, English
Record 11, French
Record 11, Domaine(s)
- Logiciels
Record 11, Main entry term, French
- bloc d'accès
1, record 11, French, bloc%20d%27acc%C3%A8s
masculine noun
Record 11, Abbreviations, French
Record 11, Synonyms, French
Record 11, Textual support, French
Record 11, Spanish
Record 11, Textual support, Spanish
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