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HEIGHT ABOVE TOUCHDOWN [8 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2018-10-17
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Aircraft Maneuvers
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- MLS Category I
1, record 1, English, MLS%20Category%20I
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
An MLS approach procedure which provides for an approach to a height above touchdown of not less than 200 feet and a runway visual range of not less than 1, 800 feet. 2, record 1, English, - MLS%20Category%20I
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
MLS: microwave landing system. 3, record 1, English, - MLS%20Category%20I
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Manœuvres d'aéronefs
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- MLS de catégorie I
1, record 1, French, MLS%20de%20cat%C3%A9gorie%20I
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Procédure d'approche MLS qui permet une approche à une altitude au-dessus du point de poser d'au moins 200 pieds avec une portée visuelle de piste d'au moins 1,800 pieds. 2, record 1, French, - MLS%20de%20cat%C3%A9gorie%20I
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
MLS : système d'atterrissage hyperfréquences. 3, record 1, French, - MLS%20de%20cat%C3%A9gorie%20I
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2016-02-25
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Airport Runways and Areas
- Air Navigation Aids
- Atmospheric Physics
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- runway visual range
1, record 2, English, runway%20visual%20range
correct, NATO, standardized, officially approved
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
- RVR 2, record 2, English, RVR
correct, NATO, standardized, officially approved
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- runway visibility value 3, record 2, English, runway%20visibility%20value
correct, United States, standardized
- RVV 3, record 2, English, RVV
correct, United States, standardized
- RVV 3, record 2, English, RVV
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The maximum distance in the direction of take-off or landing at which the runway, or specified lights or markers delineating it, can be seen from a position above a specified point on its centre line at a height corresponding to the average eye level of pilots at touchdown. 4, record 2, English, - runway%20visual%20range
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
runway visual range: term and definition standardized by NATO. 5, record 2, English, - runway%20visual%20range
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
runway visual range; RVR: term and abbreviation officially approved by the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO). 6, record 2, English, - runway%20visual%20range
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 3 OBS
runway visual range; RVR; runway visibility value; RVV: terms and abbreviations standardized by the Glossary for Pilots and Air Traffic Services Personnel Committee. 7, record 2, English, - runway%20visual%20range
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Pistes et aires d'aéroport
- Aides à la navigation aérienne
- Physique de l'atmosphère
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- portée visuelle de piste
1, record 2, French, port%C3%A9e%20visuelle%20de%20piste
correct, feminine noun, NATO, standardized, officially approved
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
- RVR 2, record 2, French, RVR
correct, feminine noun, NATO, standardized, officially approved
- PVP 3, record 2, French, PVP
feminine noun
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Distance maximale mesurée dans le sens du décollage ou de l'atterrissage à laquelle la piste, les feux spécifiés ou les balises spécifiées qui le délimitent, sont visibles d'un point spécifié situé au-dessus de son axe à une hauteur correspondant au niveau moyen des yeux des pilotes au moment de la prise de contact. 4, record 2, French, - port%C3%A9e%20visuelle%20de%20piste
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
portée visuelle de piste : terme et définition normalisés par l'OTAN. 5, record 2, French, - port%C3%A9e%20visuelle%20de%20piste
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
portée visuelle de piste; RVR : terme et abréviation normalisés par le Comité sur le Glossaire à l'intention des pilotes et du personnel des services de la circulation aérienne et uniformisés par l'Organisation de l'aviation civile internationale (OACI) et par le Comité d'uniformisation de la terminologie aéronautique (CUTA) - Opérations aériennes. 5, record 2, French, - port%C3%A9e%20visuelle%20de%20piste
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Pistas y áreas del aeropuerto
- Ayuda para la navegación aérea
- Física de la atmósfera
Record 2, Main entry term, Spanish
- alcance visual en la pista
1, record 2, Spanish, alcance%20visual%20en%20la%20pista
correct, masculine noun, officially approved
Record 2, Abbreviations, Spanish
- RVR 2, record 2, Spanish, RVR
correct, masculine noun, officially approved
- AVP 3, record 2, Spanish, AVP
Record 2, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Distancia hasta la cual el piloto de una aeronave que se encuentra sobre el eje de una pista puede ver las señales de superficie de la pista o las luces que la delimitan o que señalan su eje. [Definición aceptada oficialmente por la OACI.] 2, record 2, Spanish, - alcance%20visual%20en%20la%20pista
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
alcance visual en la pista; RVR: término y abreviatura aceptados oficialmente por la Organización de Aviación Civil Internacional (OACI). 4, record 2, Spanish, - alcance%20visual%20en%20la%20pista
Record 3 - internal organization data 2012-10-01
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Air Navigation Aids
- Signalling and Illumination (Air Transport)
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- inner marker
1, record 3, English, inner%20marker
correct, standardized, officially approved
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
- IM 2, record 3, English, IM
correct, standardized, officially approved
Record 3, Synonyms, English
- inner marker beacon 3, record 3, English, inner%20marker%20beacon
correct, standardized, officially approved
- boundary marker 4, record 3, English, boundary%20marker
correct
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A marker beacon used with an instrument landing system(ILS)(CAT [clear air turbulence] II) precision approach located between the middle marker and the end of the ILS runway, transmitting a radiation pattern keyed at six dots per second and indicating to the pilot, both aurally and visually, that he/she is at the designated decision height(DH), normally 100 ft above the touchdown zone elevation, on the ILS CAT II approach. 5, record 3, English, - inner%20marker
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
It also marks progress during a CAT III approach. 5, record 3, English, - inner%20marker
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 OBS
inner marker; IM: term and abbreviation officially approved by the International Civil Organization (ICAO). 6, record 3, English, - inner%20marker
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 3 OBS
inner marker beacon: term officially approved by the Electronics and Telecommunications Terminology Committee. 7, record 3, English, - inner%20marker
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 4 OBS
inner marker; IM; inner marker beacon: terms, abbreviation and definition standardized by the Glossary for Pilots and Air Traffic Services Personnel Committee. 7, record 3, English, - inner%20marker
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Aides à la navigation aérienne
- Signalisation (Transport aérien)
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- radioborne intérieure
1, record 3, French, radioborne%20int%C3%A9rieure
correct, feminine noun, officially approved
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
- IM 2, record 3, French, IM
correct, feminine noun, officially approved
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Radioborne en éventail associée au système d'atterrissage aux instruments, qui définit le point final prédéterminé au cours de l'approche finale et indique la proximité de la limite de l'aérodrome. 3, record 3, French, - radioborne%20int%C3%A9rieure
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
radioborne intérieure; IM : terme et abréviation uniformisés par le Comité d'uniformisation de la terminologie aéronautique (CUTA) - Opérations aériennes et par l'Organisation de l'aviation civile internationale (OACI). 4, record 3, French, - radioborne%20int%C3%A9rieure
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 OBS
radioborne intérieure : terme et définition uniformisés par le Comité d’uniformisation des termes de l’électronique et des télécommunications (CUTEL). 5, record 3, French, - radioborne%20int%C3%A9rieure
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Ayuda para la navegación aérea
- Señales e iluminación (Transporte aéreo)
Record 3, Main entry term, Spanish
- radiobaliza interna
1, record 3, Spanish, radiobaliza%20interna
correct, feminine noun, officially approved
Record 3, Abbreviations, Spanish
- IM 1, record 3, Spanish, IM
correct, feminine noun, officially approved
Record 3, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
radiobaliza interna; IM : término y abreviatura aceptados oficialmente por la Organización de Aviación Civil Internacional (OACI). 2, record 3, Spanish, - radiobaliza%20interna
Record 3, Key term(s)
- radiofaro marcador interior
Record 4 - internal organization data 2012-08-20
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Airport Runways and Areas
- Air Traffic Control
- Air Navigation Aids
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- precision runway CAT II
1, record 4, English, precision%20runway%20CAT%20II
correct, standardized
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A runway adequate for instrument approach down to a decision height(DH) lower than 200 ft, but not lower than 100 ft, above height above aerodrome(HAA) or height above touchdown(HAT) and in operating visibility not less than runway visual range(RVR) 1200 ft. 1, record 4, English, - precision%20runway%20CAT%20II
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
CAT: clear air turbulence. 2, record 4, English, - precision%20runway%20CAT%20II
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 2 OBS
precision runway CAT II: term and definition standardized by the Glossary for Pilots and Air Traffic Services Personnel Committee. 2, record 4, English, - precision%20runway%20CAT%20II
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Pistes et aires d'aéroport
- Circulation et trafic aériens
- Aides à la navigation aérienne
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- piste de précision CAT II
1, record 4, French, piste%20de%20pr%C3%A9cision%20CAT%20II
correct, feminine noun, standardized
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Piste destinée à une approche aux instruments avec une hauteur de décision (DH) inférieure à 200 [pieds], mais supérieure ou égale à 100 [pieds], au-dessus de la hauteur au-dessus de l'aérodrome (HAA) ou de la hauteur au-dessus de la zone de poser (HAT) et avec une visibilité supérieure ou égale à une portée visuelle de piste (RVR) de 1200 [pieds]. 1, record 4, French, - piste%20de%20pr%C3%A9cision%20CAT%20II
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
CAT : turbulence en air clair. 2, record 4, French, - piste%20de%20pr%C3%A9cision%20CAT%20II
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 2 OBS
piste de précision CAT II : terme et définition normalisés par le Comité sur le Glossaire à l'intention des pilotes et du personnel des services de la circulation aérienne. 2, record 4, French, - piste%20de%20pr%C3%A9cision%20CAT%20II
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 2012-08-20
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Airport Runways and Areas
- Air Traffic Control
- Air Navigation Aids
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- precision runway CAT I
1, record 5, English, precision%20runway%20CAT%20I
correct, standardized
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A runway adequate for instrument approach down to a decision height(DH) lower than 250 ft, but not lower than 200 ft, above height above aerodrome(HAA) or height above touchdown(HAT) and in operating visibility not less than 0. 5 SM [statute mile] or runway visual range(RVR) 2600 ft. 1, record 5, English, - precision%20runway%20CAT%20I
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
CAT: clear air turbulence. 2, record 5, English, - precision%20runway%20CAT%20I
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 2 OBS
precision runway CAT I: term and definition standardized by the Glossary for Pilots and Air Traffic Services Personnel Committee. 2, record 5, English, - precision%20runway%20CAT%20I
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Pistes et aires d'aéroport
- Circulation et trafic aériens
- Aides à la navigation aérienne
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- piste de précision CAT I
1, record 5, French, piste%20de%20pr%C3%A9cision%20CAT%20I
correct, feminine noun, standardized
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Piste destinée à une approche aux instruments avec une hauteur de décision (DH) inférieure à 250 [pieds], mais supérieure ou égale à 200 [pieds], au-dessus de la hauteur au-dessus de l'aérodrome (HAA) ou de la hauteur au-dessus de la zone de poser (HAT) et avec une visibilité supérieure ou égale à 0,5 SM [mille terrestre] ou une portée visuelle de piste (RVR) de 2600 [pieds]. 1, record 5, French, - piste%20de%20pr%C3%A9cision%20CAT%20I
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
CAT : turbulence en air clair. 2, record 5, French, - piste%20de%20pr%C3%A9cision%20CAT%20I
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 2 OBS
piste de précision CAT I : terme et définition normalisés par le Comité sur le Glossaire à l'intention des pilotes et du personnel des services de la circulation aérienne. 2, record 5, French, - piste%20de%20pr%C3%A9cision%20CAT%20I
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 2012-08-17
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Airport Runways and Areas
- Air Traffic Control
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- non-precision runway
1, record 6, English, non%2Dprecision%20runway
correct, standardized
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A runway served by visual aids and non-visual NAVAIDs [navigation aids] that provide at least lateral guidance adequate for approach down to a height above aerodrome(HAA)/height above touchdown(HAT) of 500 ft but not lower than 250 ft. 1, record 6, English, - non%2Dprecision%20runway
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
non-precision runway: term and definition standardized by the Glossary for Pilots and Air Traffic Services Personnel Committee. 2, record 6, English, - non%2Dprecision%20runway
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Pistes et aires d'aéroport
- Circulation et trafic aériens
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- piste de non-précision
1, record 6, French, piste%20de%20non%2Dpr%C3%A9cision
correct, feminine noun, standardized
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Piste desservie par des NAVAID [aides à la navigation] visuelles et non visuelles qui fournissent au moins un guidage latéral pour une approche avec une hauteur au-dessus de l'aérodrome (HAA) ou une hauteur au-dessus de la zone de toucher (HAT) inférieure à 500 [pieds], mais supérieure ou égale à 250 [pieds]. 1, record 6, French, - piste%20de%20non%2Dpr%C3%A9cision
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
piste de non-précision : terme et définition normalisés par le Comité sur le Glossaire à l'intention des pilotes et du personnel des services de la circulation aérienne. 2, record 6, French, - piste%20de%20non%2Dpr%C3%A9cision
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 2012-08-13
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Aircraft Piloting and Navigation
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- height above touchdown zone elevation
1, record 7, English, height%20above%20touchdown%20zone%20elevation
correct, standardized
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
- height above touchdown 2, record 7, English, height%20above%20touchdown
correct, standardized
- HAT 2, record 7, English, HAT
correct, standardized
- HAT 2, record 7, English, HAT
- height above touchdown zone 1, record 7, English, height%20above%20touchdown%20%20zone
correct, standardized
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The height in feet of the decision height(DH) or minimum descent altitude(MDA) above the touchdown zone elevation(TDZE). 1, record 7, English, - height%20above%20touchdown%20zone%20elevation
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
height above touchdown zone elevation; height above touchdown; height above touchdown zone; HAT : terms, abbreviation and definition standardized by the Glossary for Pilots and Air Traffic Services Personnel Committee. 3, record 7, English, - height%20above%20touchdown%20zone%20elevation
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Pilotage et navigation aérienne
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- hauteur au-dessus de la zone de poser
1, record 7, French, hauteur%20au%2Ddessus%20de%20la%20zone%20de%20poser
correct, feminine noun, standardized
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
- HAT 1, record 7, French, HAT
correct, feminine noun, standardized
Record 7, Synonyms, French
- hauteur au-dessus de la zone de toucher 2, record 7, French, hauteur%20au%2Ddessus%20de%20la%20zone%20de%20toucher
correct, feminine noun, officially approved
- HAT 2, record 7, French, HAT
correct, feminine noun, officially approved
- HAT 2, record 7, French, HAT
- hauteur au-dessus de la zone d'impact 3, record 7, French, hauteur%20au%2Ddessus%20de%20la%20zone%20d%27impact
correct, feminine noun, officially approved
- HAT 3, record 7, French, HAT
correct, feminine noun, officially approved
- HAT 3, record 7, French, HAT
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Hauteur (exprimée en pieds) de la hauteur de décision (DH) ou de l'altitude minimale de descente (MDA) au-dessus de l'altitude de zone de poser (TDZE). 1, record 7, French, - hauteur%20au%2Ddessus%20de%20la%20zone%20de%20poser
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
hauteur au-dessus de la zone de toucher; HAT : terme et abréviation uniformisés par le Comité d'uniformisation de la terminologie aéronautique (CUTA) - Opérations aériennes. 4, record 7, French, - hauteur%20au%2Ddessus%20de%20la%20zone%20de%20poser
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 2 OBS
hauteur au-dessus de la zone d'impact; HAT : terme et abréviation uniformisés par le ministère de la Défense nationale/Forces canadiennes. 4, record 7, French, - hauteur%20au%2Ddessus%20de%20la%20zone%20de%20poser
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 3 OBS
hauteur au-dessus de la zone de poser; HAT : terme, abréviation et définition normalisés par le Comité sur le Glossaire à l'intention des pilotes et du personnel des services de la circulation aérienne. 5, record 7, French, - hauteur%20au%2Ddessus%20de%20la%20zone%20de%20poser
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record 8 - internal organization data 2008-07-23
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- Aircraft Maneuvers
- Air Traffic Control
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- ILS approach
1, record 8, English, ILS%20approach
correct
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
Record 8, Synonyms, English
Record 8, Textual support, English
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 CONT
ILS Category 1(IS) an ILS approach procedure which provides for approach to a height above touchdown of not less than 200 feet and with runway visual range of not less than 1, 800 feet. 2, record 8, English, - ILS%20approach
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 PHR
ILS low approach. 3, record 8, English, - ILS%20approach
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Manœuvres d'aéronefs
- Circulation et trafic aériens
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- approche ILS
1, record 8, French, approche%20ILS
correct, feminine noun, officially approved
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
Record 8, Synonyms, French
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 CONT
L'approche ILS ne fonctionne pas lorsque le pilote automatique est enclenché. 2, record 8, French, - approche%20ILS
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 OBS
approche ILS : terme uniformisé par le Comité d'uniformisation de la terminologie aéronautique (CUTA) - Opérations aériennes. 3, record 8, French, - approche%20ILS
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 PHR
Approche ILS à basse altitude. 4, record 8, French, - approche%20ILS
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
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