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HEADING DEGREE [10 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2019-07-11
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Aircraft Piloting and Navigation
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- intercept angle
1, record 1, English, intercept%20angle
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
How big an intercept angle you use depends on factors such as how far you are from the station and how rapidly you need to get on the radial. In general for en route navigation 30 degree intercepts are common. Having selected your intercept angle, turn the airplane to the intercept heading referencing the directional gyro or compass. 2, record 1, English, - intercept%20angle
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Pilotage et navigation aérienne
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- angle d'interception
1, record 1, French, angle%20d%27interception
correct, masculine noun, officially approved
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
angle d'interception : terme uniformisé par le Comité d'uniformisation de la terminologie aéronautique (CUTA) - Opérations aériennes. 2, record 1, French, - angle%20d%27interception
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Pilotaje y navegación aérea
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- ángulo de intercepción
1, record 1, Spanish, %C3%A1ngulo%20de%20intercepci%C3%B3n
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2001-09-17
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Flight Instruments and Equipment (Aeroindustry)
- Aircraft Piloting and Navigation
- Navigation Instruments
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- directional heading
1, record 2, English, directional%20heading
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- gyro heading 2, record 2, English, gyro%20heading
correct
- DG heading 3, record 2, English, DG%20heading
- gyromagnetic heading 4, record 2, English, gyromagnetic%20heading
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The HSI, or Horizontal Navigation Indicator or Pictorial Navigation Indicator, is perhaps one of the most useful although misunderstood instruments around... it combines your directional gyro and Nav indicator into one instrument that reduces pilot workload by providing heading, course reference, course deviation and glide slope information all in one visual aid... You may also consider a slaved HSI. Slaving automatically compensates for gyro heading errors and keeps your HSI in agreement with your compass. It uses a magnetic flux sensor mounted in the wing or tail of your aircraft to sense changes in magnetic heading and sends corrective signals to your HSI. 2, record 2, English, - directional%20heading
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 CONT
Directional Compass... The compass displays the directional heading of the Gizmo in degrees, shown in both analog and digital format. The dial is accurate within 23 degree increments; the digital readout is accurate to smaller values. 5, record 2, English, - directional%20heading
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 3 CONT
Heading Hold (HH) or Heading Lock. A feature mode of some gyros that stands out by its property to hold the heading of a helicopter and resist the tendency to weathervane. Once trimmed, the tail needs very little input to hold a directional heading, even in high cross-wind conditions. 6, record 2, English, - directional%20heading
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Instruments et équipement de bord (Constructions aéronautiques)
- Pilotage et navigation aérienne
- Instruments de navigation
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- cap directionnel
1, record 2, French, cap%20directionnel
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- cap gyromagnétique 2, record 2, French, cap%20gyromagn%C3%A9tique
masculine noun
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
La centrale d'attitude et de cap peut être à cardans ou à composants liés [...] et utiliser des gyroscopes mécaniques ou des gyrolasers. Dans le cas d'une centrale à cardans par exemple : un gyroscope à deux axes sensibles maintient la direction de la verticale vraie et matérialise ainsi la position de la ligne d'horizon par rapport aux axes de roulis et de tangage de l'avion, c'est-à-dire ses assiettes; un gyroscope à un axe sensible est utilisé pour maintenir un cap directionnel ou gyromagnétique. 1, record 2, French, - cap%20directionnel
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2001-08-14
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Flight Instruments and Equipment (Aeroindustry)
- Aircraft Piloting and Navigation
- Navigation Instruments
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- azimuth tachometer
1, record 3, English, azimuth%20tachometer
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Heading rapid alignment. In trying to achieve the highest possible torquing rates during rapid and main align, the DG [directional gyro] is unconventionally torqued at the azimuth axis. The movement of the DG sensitive axis is restricted to [plus or minus] 1 degree in the pick-off torquer, Microsyn, by a hard stop. When the torque is applied, the sensitive axis locks at its limits of [plus or minus] 1 degree and effectively assists in positioning the azimuth gimbal. During the alignment, an azimuth tachometer supplies the required damping to prevent overshooting. The pick-off torquer, when forced against its stops, generates an error signal. 1, record 3, English, - azimuth%20tachometer
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Instruments et équipement de bord (Constructions aéronautiques)
- Pilotage et navigation aérienne
- Instruments de navigation
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- tachymètre azimutal
1, record 3, French, tachym%C3%A8tre%20azimutal
masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Alignement rapide de cap. En essayant d'obtenir les couples les plus élevés possibles durant l'alignement rapide et l'alignement principal, on applique le couple à l'axe azimutal du directionnel de façon inhabituelle. Le mouvement de l'axe sensible du directionnel est restreint à [plus ou moins] 1 degré dans le moteur couple de détection, (microsyn) par une butée dure. Lorsque le couple est appliqué, l'axe sensible se verrouille à sa limite de [plus ou moins] 1 degré et aide de façon efficace à mettre en position le cardan azimutal. Durant l'alignement, un tachymètre azimutal fournit l'amortissement nécessaire pour empêcher l'alignement de dépasser les bornes. Le moteur couple de détection, lorsqu'il est forcé contre ces butées, engendre un signal d'erreur. 1, record 3, French, - tachym%C3%A8tre%20azimutal
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2001-08-14
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Flight Instruments and Equipment (Aeroindustry)
- Aircraft Piloting and Navigation
- Navigation Instruments
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- azimuth axis
1, record 4, English, azimuth%20axis
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Heading rapid alignment. In trying to achieve the highest possible torquing rates during rapid and main align, the DG [directional gyro] is unconventionally torqued at the azimuth axis. The movement of the DG sensitive axis is restricted to [plus or minus] 1 degree in the pick-off torquer, Microsyn, by a hard stop. When the torque is applied, the sensitive axis locks at its limits of [plus or minus] 1 degree and effectively assists in positioning the azimuth gimbal. During the alignment, an azimuth tachometer supplies the required damping to prevent overshooting. The pick-off torquer, when forced against its stops, generates and error signal. 1, record 4, English, - azimuth%20axis
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Instruments et équipement de bord (Constructions aéronautiques)
- Pilotage et navigation aérienne
- Instruments de navigation
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- axe azimutal
1, record 4, French, axe%20azimutal
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
- axe d'azimut 2, record 4, French, axe%20d%27azimut
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Alignement rapide de cap. En essayant d'obtenir les couples les plus élevés possibles durant l'alignement rapide et l'alignement principal, on applique le couple à l'axe azimutal du directionnel de façon inhabituelle. Le mouvement de l'axe sensible du directionnel est restreint à [plus ou moins] 1 degré dans le moteur couple de détection, (microsyn) par une butée dure. Lorsque le couple est appliqué, l'axe sensible se verrouille à sa limite de [plus ou moins] 1 degré et aide de façon efficace à mettre en position le cardan azimutal. Durant l'alignement, un tachymètre azimutal fournit l'amortissement nécessaire pour empêcher l'alignement de dépasser les bornes. Le moteur couple de détection, lorsqu'il est forcé contre ces butées, engendre un signal d'erreur. 1, record 4, French, - axe%20azimutal
Record 4, Key term(s)
- axe azimutal du directionnel
- axe azimutal du gyroscope directionnel
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 2001-08-14
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Flight Instruments and Equipment (Aeroindustry)
- Aircraft Piloting and Navigation
- Navigation Instruments
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- pick-off torquer
1, record 5, English, pick%2Doff%20torquer
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Heading rapid alignment. In trying to achieve the highest possible torquing rates during rapid and main align, the DG [directional gyro] is unconventionally torqued at the azimuth axis. The movement of the DG sensitive axis is restricted to [plus or minus] 1 degree in the pick-off torquer, Microsyn, by a hard stop. When the torque is applied, the sensitive axis locks at its limits of [plus or minus] 1 degree and effectively assists in positioning the azimuth gimbal. During the alignment, an azimuth tachometer supplies the required damping to prevent overshooting. The pick-off torquer, when forced against its stops, generates an error signal. 1, record 5, English, - pick%2Doff%20torquer
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Instruments et équipement de bord (Constructions aéronautiques)
- Pilotage et navigation aérienne
- Instruments de navigation
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- moteur couple de détection
1, record 5, French, moteur%20couple%20de%20d%C3%A9tection
correct, masculine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Alignement rapide de cap. En essayant d'obtenir les couples les plus élevés possibles durant l'alignement rapide et l'alignement principal, on applique le couple à l'axe azimutal du directionnel de façon inhabituelle. Le mouvement de l'axe sensible du directionnel est restreint à [plus ou moins] 1 degré dans le moteur couple de détection, (microsyn) par une butée dure. Lorsque le couple est appliqué, l'axe sensible se verrouille à sa limite de [plus ou moins] 1 degré et aide de façon efficace à mettre en position le cardan azimutal. Durant l'alignement, un tachymètre azimutal fournit l'amortissement nécessaire pour empêcher l'alignement de dépasser les bornes. Le moteur couple de détection, lorsqu'il est forcé contre ces butées, engendre un signal d'erreur. 1, record 5, French, - moteur%20couple%20de%20d%C3%A9tection
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 2001-08-13
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Flight Instruments and Equipment (Aeroindustry)
- Aircraft Piloting and Navigation
- Navigation Instruments
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- DG sensitive axis
1, record 6, English, DG%20sensitive%20axis
correct
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Heading rapid alignment. In trying to achieve the highest possible torquing rates during rapid and main align, the DG [directional gyro] is unconventionally torqued at the azimuth axis. The movement of the DG sensitive axis is restricted to [plus or minus] 1 degree in the pick-off torquer, Microsyn, by a hard stop. When the torque is applied, the sensitive axis locks at its limits of [plus or minus] 1 degree and effectively assists in positioning the azimuth gimbal. During the alignment, an azimuth tachometer supplies the required damping to prevent overshooting. The pick-off torquer, when forced against its stops, generates and error signal. 1, record 6, English, - DG%20sensitive%20axis
Record 6, Key term(s)
- directional gyroscope sensitive axis
- directional gyro sensitive axis
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Instruments et équipement de bord (Constructions aéronautiques)
- Pilotage et navigation aérienne
- Instruments de navigation
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- axe sensible du directionnel
1, record 6, French, axe%20sensible%20du%20directionnel
correct, masculine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Alignement rapide de cap. En essayant d'obtenir les couples les plus élevés possibles durant l'alignement rapide et l'alignement principal, on applique le couple à l'axe azimutal du directionnel de façon inhabituelle. Le mouvement de l'axe sensible du directionnel est restreint à [plus ou moins] 1 degré dans le moteur couple de détection, (microsyn) par une butée dure. Lorsque le couple est appliqué, l'axe sensible se verrouille à sa limite de [plus ou moins] 1 degré et aide de façon efficace à mettre en position le cardan azimutal. Durant l'alignement, un tachymètre azimutal fournit l'amortissement nécessaire pour empêcher l'alignement de dépasser les bornes. Le moteur couple de détection, lorsqu'il est forcé contre ces butées, engendre un signal d'erreur. 1, record 6, French, - axe%20sensible%20du%20directionnel
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
L'instrument fondamental d'une centrale inertielle est ainsi l'accéléromètre, qui mesure l'accélération dans une direction privilégiée, appelée axe sensible. Trois accéléromètres travaillent selon trois axes sensibles parfaitement déterminés par des gyroscopes associés. 2, record 6, French, - axe%20sensible%20du%20directionnel
Record 6, Key term(s)
- axe sensible du gyroscope directionnel
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 2001-08-13
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Flight Instruments and Equipment (Aeroindustry)
- Aircraft Piloting and Navigation
- Navigation Instruments
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- hard stop
1, record 7, English, hard%20stop
correct
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Heading rapid alignment. In trying to achieve the highest possible torquing rates during rapid and main align, the DG [directional gyro] is unconventionally torqued at the azimuth axis. The movement of the DG sensitive axis is restricted to [plus or minus] 1 degree in the pick-off torquer, Microsyn, by a hard stop. When the torque is applied, the sensitive axis locks at its limits of [plus or minus] 1 degree and effectively assists in positioning the azimuth gimbal. During the alignment, an azimuth tachometer supplies the required damping to prevent overshooting. The pick-off torquer, when forced against its stops, generates and error signal. 1, record 7, English, - hard%20stop
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Instruments et équipement de bord (Constructions aéronautiques)
- Pilotage et navigation aérienne
- Instruments de navigation
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- butée dure
1, record 7, French, but%C3%A9e%20dure
feminine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Alignement rapide de cap. En essayant d'obtenir les couples les plus élevés possibles durant l'alignement rapide et l'alignement principal, on applique le couple à l'axe azimutal du directionnel de façon inhabituelle. Le mouvement de l'axe sensible du directionnel est restreint à [plus ou moins] 1 degré dans le moteur couple de détection, (microsyn) par une butée dure. Lorsque le couple est appliqué, l'axe sensible se verrouille à sa limite de [plus ou moins] 1 degré et aide de façon efficace à mettre en position le cardan azimutal. Durant l'alignement, un tachymètre azimutal fournit l'amortissement nécessaire pour empêcher l'alignement de dépasser les bornes. Le moteur couple de détection, lorsqu'il est forcé contre ces butées, engendre un signal d'erreur. 1, record 7, French, - but%C3%A9e%20dure
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record 8 - internal organization data 1995-10-23
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- Marine and River Navigation Aids
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- coefficient J
1, record 8, English, coefficient%20J
correct, standardized
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
Record 8, Synonyms, English
- heeling error coefficient 1, record 8, English, heeling%20error%20coefficient
correct, standardized
Record 8, Textual support, English
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The change in compass deviation per degree of list of the ship to starboard when heading North by compass. 1, record 8, English, - coefficient%20J
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Terms and definition standardized by ISO. 2, record 8, English, - coefficient%20J
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Aides à la navigation fluviale et maritime
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- coefficient J
1, record 8, French, coefficient%20J
correct, masculine noun, standardized
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
Record 8, Synonyms, French
- coefficient de l'erreur de bande 1, record 8, French, coefficient%20de%20l%27erreur%20de%20bande
correct, masculine noun, standardized
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Changement de la déviation du compas par degré de gîte du navire à tribord au cap Nord au compas. 1, record 8, French, - coefficient%20J
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Termes et définition normalisés par l'ISO. 2, record 8, French, - coefficient%20J
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Ayuda a la navegación marítima y fluvial
Record 8, Main entry term, Spanish
- coeficiente J
1, record 8, Spanish, coeficiente%20J
masculine noun
Record 8, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 8, Synonyms, Spanish
- coeficiente del error de escora 1, record 8, Spanish, coeficiente%20del%20error%20de%20escora
masculine noun
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
Record 9 - internal organization data 1995-08-07
Record 9, English
Record 9, Subject field(s)
- Signals (Military)
Record 9, Main entry term, English
- message preamble
1, record 9, English, message%20preamble
correct
Record 9, Abbreviations, English
Record 9, Synonyms, English
Record 9, Textual support, English
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 DEF
One of the components contained in the heading of a message whose elements include the degree of precedence, the date-time group and message instructions.(167) 1, record 9, English, - message%20preamble
Record 9, French
Record 9, Domaine(s)
- Transmissions de campagne (Militaire)
Record 9, Main entry term, French
- préambule de message
1, record 9, French, pr%C3%A9ambule%20de%20message
correct, masculine noun
Record 9, Abbreviations, French
Record 9, Synonyms, French
Record 9, Textual support, French
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Partie de l'en-tête d'un message qui comprend la priorité, le groupe date-heure et les instructions relatives au message. (GTTT) 1, record 9, French, - pr%C3%A9ambule%20de%20message
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Terme(s) et définition uniformisés par le Groupe de travail de terminologie des Transmissions (GTTT). 1, record 9, French, - pr%C3%A9ambule%20de%20message
Record 9, Spanish
Record 9, Textual support, Spanish
Record 10 - internal organization data 1976-06-19
Record 10, English
Record 10, Subject field(s)
- Air Transport
Record 10, Main entry term, English
- heading degree 1, record 10, English, heading%20degree
Record 10, Abbreviations, English
Record 10, Synonyms, English
Record 10, French
Record 10, Domaine(s)
- Transport aérien
Record 10, Main entry term, French
- alignement en cap degré
1, record 10, French, alignement%20en%20cap%20degr%C3%A9
masculine noun
Record 10, Abbreviations, French
Record 10, Synonyms, French
Record 10, Textual support, French
Record 10, Spanish
Record 10, Textual support, Spanish
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