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H-II TRANSFER VEHICLE [9 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2017-11-30
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Orbital Stations
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- Node 2
1, record 1, English, Node%202
correct, officially approved
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- Node-2 2, record 1, English, Node%2D2
correct
- Node 2 connecting module 3, record 1, English, Node%202%20connecting%20module
correct
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The Node 2 connecting module... controls and distributes resources from the Truss structure and the US laboratory Destiny to the connected elements : European Columbus Laboratory, Centrifuge Accommodation Module, Japanese Experiment Module(Kibo), Multi-Purpose Logistics Module, H-II Transfer Vehicle. It also provides a working base point for the Space Station Remote Manipulator System. 4, record 1, English, - Node%202
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The Station’s nodes serve as connectors between modules and add extra storage space. Visiting vehicles will dock at the nodes, and spacewalking astronauts will exit from there through the airlock. 5, record 1, English, - Node%202
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Node 2: term officially approved by the International Space Station official approval Group (ISSOAG). 6, record 1, English, - Node%202
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Stations orbitales
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- Nœud 2
1, record 1, French, N%26oelig%3Bud%202
correct, masculine noun, officially approved
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- Nœud 2 américain 2, record 1, French, N%26oelig%3Bud%202%20am%C3%A9ricain
correct, masculine noun
- point de branchement numéro 2 3, record 1, French, point%20de%20branchement%20num%C3%A9ro%202
masculine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Les laboratoires scientifiques, en tête de la station, comprennent le laboratoire Destiny au-devant duquel est fixé le Nœud 2. Celui-ci reçoit de part et d'autre les laboratoires européens Columbus [COF] et japonais JEM. [...] Le dessus du nœud est occupé par la centrifugeuse, le dessous par un module logistique [...] 4, record 1, French, - N%26oelig%3Bud%202
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Nœud 2 : terme uniformisé par le Groupe de travail de la terminologie de la Station spatiale internationale (GTTSSI). 4, record 1, French, - N%26oelig%3Bud%202
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2008-07-23
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Spacecraft
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- thermal vacuum test
1, record 2, English, thermal%20vacuum%20test
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
A thermal vacuum test on the first flight vehicle of the H-II Transfer Vehicle(HTV) has been carried out at the Spacecraft Integration and Test Building at the Tsukuba Space Center. The purpose of the test is to evaluate the thermal design of the structure and to verify its endurance in the harsh environment of space by stimulating the vacuum and thermal environment in space. Thermal vacuum test for the Pressurized Carrier and Unpressurized Carrier have already been completed, and the main part of Avionics Module and Propulsion Module combined is now in the 13-meter diameter space chamber for testing. 2, record 2, English, - thermal%20vacuum%20test
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Engins spatiaux
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- test de vide thermique
1, record 2, French, test%20de%20vide%20thermique
correct, masculine noun, officially approved
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
test de vide thermique : terme uniformisé par le Comité d'uniformisation de la terminologie spatiale - CUTS. 2, record 2, French, - test%20de%20vide%20thermique
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2003-10-08
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Orbital Stations
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- pressurized cargo
1, record 3, English, pressurized%20cargo
correct, officially approved
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
H-II Transfer Vehicle is one of the orbital transfer vehicle which is designed to transport various cargos to the International Space Station(ISS)... The mixed carrier [comprises] two sections, [one] section for pressurized cargo and [another] unpressurized section for exposed cargo. 2, record 3, English, - pressurized%20cargo
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 OBS
pressurized cargo: term officially approved by the International Space Station official approval Group (ISSOAG). 3, record 3, English, - pressurized%20cargo
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Stations orbitales
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- fret sous atmosphère contrôlée
1, record 3, French, fret%20sous%20atmosph%C3%A8re%20contr%C3%B4l%C3%A9e
correct, masculine noun, officially approved
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Les charges utiles véhiculées par l'ATV [Automatic Transfer Vehicle] se répartissent en deux catégories : celles qui peuvent être exposées au vide spatial et celles qui nécessitent d'être transportées sous atmosphère contrôlée. Dans le premier cas, sa capacité est de 9 tonnes de fret, tandis que dans le second son emport est réduit à 6,7 tonnes. [...] Il est aussi possible de combiner les deux types de charges, pressurisée et non pressurisée, sur un seul ATV. 2, record 3, French, - fret%20sous%20atmosph%C3%A8re%20contr%C3%B4l%C3%A9e
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 OBS
fret sous atmosphère contrôlée : terme uniformisé par le Groupe de travail de la terminologie de la Station spatiale internationale (GTTSSI). 1, record 3, French, - fret%20sous%20atmosph%C3%A8re%20contr%C3%B4l%C3%A9e
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2003-09-12
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Astronautics
- Launching and Space Maneuvering
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- proximity operation
1, record 4, English, proximity%20operation
correct, officially approved
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Proximity operations ... provide capabilities related to supporting safe operations with other vehicles while maintaining a habitable environment and supporting internal and external user payload operations. Vehicle is actively determining and controlling attitude nonpropulsively. 2, record 4, English, - proximity%20operation
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 2 CONT
Numerous proximity operations near the ISS [International Space Station] have been and will be performed. Orbiters will continuously carry astronauts and modules required for the assembly, and the Crew Return Vehicle(CRV) is planned for emergency evacuation. The Automatic Transfer Vehicle(ATV) of the European Space Agency(ESA) will perform regular reboosting and refueling of the ISS. Other vehicles such as Progress, Soyuz and H-II Transfer Vehicle will fly for crew transport, logistics, and resupply. Relative positioning rather than absolute positioning is the major concern for these operations. Better relative accuracy will provide fewer correction burns, thus saving consumables and other operational resources. 3, record 4, English, - proximity%20operation
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
proximity operation: term officially approved by the International Space Station official approval Group (ISSOAG). 4, record 4, English, - proximity%20operation
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Astronautique
- Lancement et manœuvres dans l'espace
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- opération de proximité
1, record 4, French, op%C3%A9ration%20de%20proximit%C3%A9
correct, feminine noun, officially approved
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Les liaisons entre l'ATV [Automatic Transfer Vehicle] et le sol sont assurées par des satellites relais américains (TDRS) et russes (LUCH), par des stations de poursuite situées en Russie, ainsi que par la Station Spatiale Internationale durant les opérations de proximité. 2, record 4, French, - op%C3%A9ration%20de%20proximit%C3%A9
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
opération de proximité : terme uniformisé par le Groupe de travail de la terminologie de la Station spatiale internationale (GTTSSI). 3, record 4, French, - op%C3%A9ration%20de%20proximit%C3%A9
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 2003-08-18
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Orbital Stations
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- logistic carrier
1, record 5, English, logistic%20carrier
correct, officially approved
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
- logistics carrier 2, record 5, English, logistics%20carrier
correct
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
HTV [H-II Transfer Vehicle] can carry 6 to 7 tons of supplies loaded on its logistics carrier. The pressurized logistic carrier aboard HTV will be used to transport items such as consumables(food and clothes for astronauts) and experiment devices or specimens to be installed in ISS [International Space Station]. Exposed experiment equipment for use in the vacuum environment is transported in an unpressurized logistics carrier aboard HTV. This unpressurized logistics carrier will be added to HTV. 3, record 5, English, - logistic%20carrier
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
logistic carrier: term officially approved by the International Space Station official approval Group (ISSOAG). 4, record 5, English, - logistic%20carrier
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Stations orbitales
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- conteneur logistique
1, record 5, French, conteneur%20logistique
correct, masculine noun, officially approved
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
On raccordera le conteneur logistique à la Station en vue du transfert du matériel qu'il contient, puis il sera ramené au sol à bord d'Atlantis. 2, record 5, French, - conteneur%20logistique
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
conteneur logistique : terme uniformisé par le Groupe de travail de la terminologie de la Station spatiale internationale (GTTSSI). 3, record 5, French, - conteneur%20logistique
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 2002-04-08
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Spacecraft
- Space Exploration Equipment and Tools
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- cargo transfer bag
1, record 6, English, cargo%20transfer%20bag
correct, officially approved
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Cargo Transfer Bags(CTBs) are Nomex bags that contain removable, reconfigurable divider. CTBs are capable of providing stowage for items on-orbit as well as in the following transportation vehicles : the Orbiter Middeck, Spacehab Module, MPLM [Multi-Purpose Logistics Module], HTV [H-II Transfer Vehicle], Progress, and Soyuz. The CTBs are available in half, single, double, and triple sizes. Each configuration has a zipper closure and a removable mesh netting restraint system located inside the CTB. Additional Features : Transfers cargo at sub-rack level [;] Clear pocket labels : 2 on inside, 4 on outside [;] External handles [;] Permanent bar code identification on outside of CTB [;] Exterior pockets for placing labels of the bag contents [;] Velcro straps on exterior for on-orbit attachment. 2, record 6, English, - cargo%20transfer%20bag
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
cargo transfer bag: term officially approved by the International Space Station official approval Group (ISSOAG). 3, record 6, English, - cargo%20transfer%20bag
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Engins spatiaux
- Équipement et outillage d'exploration spatiale
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- sac de transfert de fret
1, record 6, French, sac%20de%20transfert%20de%20fret
proposal, masculine noun, officially approved
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
L'image d'un sapin était sur le sac de transfert, qu'ils ont attaché à la FPP [Floating Potential Probe], pour symboliser le sommet de la station [...] 2, record 6, French, - sac%20de%20transfert%20de%20fret
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 2 OBS
sac de transfert de fret : terme uniformisé par le Groupe de travail de la terminologie de la Station spatiale internationale (GTTSSI). 1, record 6, French, - sac%20de%20transfert%20de%20fret
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 2002-03-26
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Spacecraft
- Orbital Stations
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- H-II transfer vehicle
1, record 7, English, H%2DII%20transfer%20vehicle
correct, officially approved
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
- HTV 1, record 7, English, HTV
correct, officially approved
Record 7, Synonyms, English
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 CONT
H-II Transfer Vehicle is one of the orbital transfer vehicles which is designed to transport various cargos to the International Space Station(ISS) with the Japanese H-IIA rocket. The HTV will approach and hover beside the Space Station, then the HTV will be captured by ISS manipulator and will be berthed to the predicted position. To avoid any hazardous situation to the Space Station during free flight, the HTV is designed to meet the needs of high reliability and safety. The HTV is planned to outfit with two types of logistics carrier for efficient transportation. 2, record 7, English, - H%2DII%20transfer%20vehicle
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
H-II transfer vehicle; HTV : term and abbreviation officially approved by the International Space Station official approval Group(ISSOAG). 3, record 7, English, - H%2DII%20transfer%20vehicle
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Engins spatiaux
- Stations orbitales
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- cargo japonais HTV
1, record 7, French, cargo%20japonais%20HTV
correct, masculine noun, officially approved
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
- HTV 2, record 7, French, HTV
correct, masculine noun, officially approved
Record 7, Synonyms, French
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 CONT
[...] le ravitaillement par cargos européens ATV et japonais HTV. 1, record 7, French, - cargo%20japonais%20HTV
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
cargo japonais HTV; HTV : terme et abréviation uniformisés par le Groupe de travail de la terminologie de la Station spatiale internationale (GTTSSI). 2, record 7, French, - cargo%20japonais%20HTV
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record 8 - internal organization data 2002-03-05
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- Orbital Stations
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- unpressurized payload
1, record 8, English, unpressurized%20payload
correct, officially approved
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
Record 8, Synonyms, English
Record 8, Textual support, English
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The HTV [H-II Transfer Vehicle] can be configured to carry both pressurized and unpressurized payloads in a mixed configuration or to carry only pressurized cargo. It performs rendezvous and approaches the forward end of the Station where it is grappled by a robotic arm and berthed.... Unpressurized payloads reside outside the ISS [International Space Station] as attached payloads, and if necessary, they may have to provide some of their own environmental controls internal to their hardware. 2, record 8, English, - unpressurized%20payload
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 OBS
unpressurized payload: term officially approved by the International Space Station official approval Group (ISSOAG). 3, record 8, English, - unpressurized%20payload
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Stations orbitales
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- charge utile non pressurisée
1, record 8, French, charge%20utile%20non%20pressuris%C3%A9e
correct, feminine noun, officially approved
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
Record 8, Synonyms, French
- charge non pressurisée 2, record 8, French, charge%20non%20pressuris%C3%A9e
correct, feminine noun
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Les charges utiles véhiculées par l'ATV [Automatic Transfer Vehicle] se répartissent en deux catégories : celles qui peuvent être exposées au vide spatial et celles qui nécessitent d'être transportées sous atmosphère contrôlée. Dans le premier cas, sa capacité est de 9 tonnes de fret, tandis que dans le second son emport est réduit à 6,7 tonnes. Les charges utiles ne nécessitant pas d'être acheminées pressurisées (ULC - Unpressurized Logistics Carrier), dans un module fermé, seront montées sur une structure ouverte de type "étagère", comme ce sera le cas pour l'acheminement des réservoirs d'ergols, de gaz ou d'eau. Il est aussi possible de combiner les deux types de charges, pressurisées et non pressurisées, sur un seul ATV. 2, record 8, French, - charge%20utile%20non%20pressuris%C3%A9e
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 2 OBS
charge utile non pressurisée : terme uniformisé par le Groupe de travail de la terminologie de la Station spatiale internationale (GTTSSI). 3, record 8, French, - charge%20utile%20non%20pressuris%C3%A9e
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
Record 9 - internal organization data 2001-06-05
Record 9, English
Record 9, Subject field(s)
- Orbital Stations
Record 9, Main entry term, English
- unpressurized cargo
1, record 9, English, unpressurized%20cargo
correct, officially approved
Record 9, Abbreviations, English
Record 9, Synonyms, English
- exposed cargo 2, record 9, English, exposed%20cargo
correct
Record 9, Textual support, English
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The ATV [Automatic Transfer Vehicle] will provide unpressurized cargo, including propellant and cargo stored in its pressurized compartment including payloads and experiments. 3, record 9, English, - unpressurized%20cargo
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 OBS
H-II Transfer Vehicle is one of the orbital transfer vehicle which is designed to transport various cargos to the International Space Station(ISS)... A mixed carrier consists of a pressurized section for pressurized cargo and of an un-pressurized section for exposed cargo. A pressurized carrier consists of a pressurized section only. 2, record 9, English, - unpressurized%20cargo
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 2 OBS
unpressurized cargo: term officially approved by the International Space Station official approval Group (ISSOAG). 4, record 9, English, - unpressurized%20cargo
Record 9, French
Record 9, Domaine(s)
- Stations orbitales
Record 9, Main entry term, French
- charge non pressurisée
1, record 9, French, charge%20non%20pressuris%C3%A9e
correct, feminine noun, officially approved
Record 9, Abbreviations, French
Record 9, Synonyms, French
Record 9, Textual support, French
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Les charges utiles véhiculées par l'ATV [Automatic Transfer Vehicle] se répartissent en deux catégories : celles qui peuvent être exposées au vide spatial et celles qui nécessitent d'être transportées sous atmosphère contrôlée. Dans le premier cas, sa capacité est de 9 tonnes de fret, tandis que dans le second son emport est réduit à 6,7 tonnes. [...] Il est aussi possible de combiner les deux types de charges, pressurisée et non pressurisée, sur un seul ATV. 2, record 9, French, - charge%20non%20pressuris%C3%A9e
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 2 OBS
charge non pressurisée : terme uniformisé par le Groupe de travail de la terminologie de la Station spatiale internationale (GTTSSI). 3, record 9, French, - charge%20non%20pressuris%C3%A9e
Record 9, Spanish
Record 9, Textual support, Spanish
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