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HEIGHT DATUM [15 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2025-05-23
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Aircraft Piloting and Navigation
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- barometric vertical navigation
1, record 1, English, barometric%20vertical%20navigation
correct, standardized
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
- baro-VNAV 2, record 1, English, baro%2DVNAV
correct, standardized
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- lateral navigation/vertical navigation 1, record 1, English, lateral%20navigation%2Fvertical%20navigation
correct, standardized
- LNAV/VNAV 2, record 1, English, LNAV%2FVNAV
correct, standardized
- LNAV/VNAV 2, record 1, English, LNAV%2FVNAV
- barometric VNAV 1, record 1, English, barometric%20VNAV
correct, standardized
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A navigation system that presents to the pilot computed vertical guidance referenced to a specified vertical path angle (VPA), nominally 3°. 1, record 1, English, - barometric%20vertical%20navigation
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The computer-resolved vertical guidance is based on barometric altitude and is specified as a VPA from reference datum height(RDH). 1, record 1, English, - barometric%20vertical%20navigation
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
barometric vertical navigation; baro-VNAV; lateral navigation/vertical navigation; LNAV/VNAV; barometric VNAV: terms, abbreviation, shortened form and definition standardized by the Glossary for Pilots and Air Traffic Services Personnel Committee. 3, record 1, English, - barometric%20vertical%20navigation
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Pilotage et navigation aérienne
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- navigation verticale barométrique
1, record 1, French, navigation%20verticale%20barom%C3%A9trique
correct, feminine noun, standardized
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
- baro-VNAV 2, record 1, French, baro%2DVNAV
correct, standardized
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- navigation latérale/navigation verticale 1, record 1, French, navigation%20lat%C3%A9rale%2Fnavigation%20verticale%20
correct, feminine noun, standardized
- LNAV/VNAV 2, record 1, French, LNAV%2FVNAV
correct, feminine noun, standardized
- LNAV/VNAV 2, record 1, French, LNAV%2FVNAV
- VNAV barométrique 1, record 1, French, VNAV%20barom%C3%A9trique
correct, feminine noun, standardized
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Système de navigation qui présente au pilote un guidage vertical calculé par référence à un angle de trajectoire verticale (VPA) spécifié, nominalement 3°. 1, record 1, French, - navigation%20verticale%20barom%C3%A9trique
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Le guidage vertical, déterminé par ordinateur en fonction de l’altitude barométrique, est spécifié sous la forme d’un VPA à partir de la hauteur du point de repère (RDH). 1, record 1, French, - navigation%20verticale%20barom%C3%A9trique
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
navigation verticale barométrique; baro-VNAV ; navigation latérale/navigation verticale; LNAV/VNAV; VNAV barométrique : termes, abréviation, forme abrégée et définition normalisés par le Comité sur le Glossaire à l'intention des pilotes et du personnel des services de la circulation aérienne. 3, record 1, French, - navigation%20verticale%20barom%C3%A9trique
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2022-03-17
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- System Names
- Scientific Measurements and Analyses
- Mathematical Geography
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- International Great Lakes Datum of 1955
1, record 2, English, International%20Great%20Lakes%20Datum%20of%201955
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- IGLD (1955) 1, record 2, English, IGLD%20%281955%29
correct
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
[An ad hoc committee of experts from Federal agencies of the United States and Canada] is responsible for the coordination of the collection, compilation, use, and dissemination of data related to hydraulics, hydrology, and vertical control for the Great Lakes — St. Lawrence River [system]. A fundamental requirement for coordinated management is a common height reference system... by which water levels can be measured and meaningfully related to each other. The first such vertical datum for the Great Lakes was the International Great Lakes Datum of 1955... 1, record 2, English, - International%20Great%20Lakes%20Datum%20of%201955
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Noms de systèmes
- Mesures et analyse (Sciences)
- Géographie mathématique
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- Système de référence international des Grands Lacs de 1955
1, record 2, French, Syst%C3%A8me%20de%20r%C3%A9f%C3%A9rence%20international%20des%20Grands%20Lacs%20de%201955
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- SRIGL (1955) 1, record 2, French, SRIGL%20%281955%29
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
[Un comité spécial formé d'experts des organismes fédéraux des États-Unis et du Canada] est responsable de la coordination de la cueillette, de la compilation, de l'utilisation et de la dissémination des données liées à l'hydraulique, à l'hydrologie et au contrôle vertical du réseau des Grands Lacs et du Saint-Laurent. Une exigence fondamentale pour une gestion coordonnée est un système de référence altimétrique commun [...] par lequel les niveaux d'eau peuvent être mesurés et liés d'une manière significative l'un à l'autre. Le premier [système de référence altimétrique] aux Grands Lacs a été le Système de référence international des Grands Lacs de 1955 [...] 1, record 2, French, - Syst%C3%A8me%20de%20r%C3%A9f%C3%A9rence%20international%20des%20Grands%20Lacs%20de%201955
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2021-03-29
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Mathematical Geography
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- vertical datum
1, record 3, English, vertical%20datum
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
- vertical control datum 2, record 3, English, vertical%20control%20datum
correct
- vertical geodetic datum 3, record 3, English, vertical%20geodetic%20datum
correct
- height datum 2, record 3, English, height%20datum
correct
- altimetric datum 2, record 3, English, altimetric%20datum
correct
- altitude datum 4, record 3, English, altitude%20datum
correct, NATO, standardized
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The arbitrary level from which vertical displacement is measured. The datum for height measurement is the terrain directly below the aircraft or some specified datum; for pressure altitude, the level at which the atmospheric pressure is 29. 92 inches of mercury(1013. 2 m. bs) ;and for true altitude, mean sea level. 4, record 3, English, - vertical%20datum
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
A vertical datum is a surface of zero elevation to which heights of various points are referenced. Traditionally, vertical datums have used classical survey methods to measure height differences(i. e. geodetic levelling) to best fit the surface of the earth. 5, record 3, English, - vertical%20datum
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
altitude datum: term and definition standardized by NATO. 6, record 3, English, - vertical%20datum
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Géographie mathématique
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- système de référence altimétrique
1, record 3, French, syst%C3%A8me%20de%20r%C3%A9f%C3%A9rence%20altim%C3%A9trique
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
- référentiel altimétrique 1, record 3, French, r%C3%A9f%C3%A9rentiel%20altim%C3%A9trique
correct, masculine noun
- système de référence géodésique vertical 2, record 3, French, syst%C3%A8me%20de%20r%C3%A9f%C3%A9rence%20g%C3%A9od%C3%A9sique%20vertical
correct, masculine noun
- référentiel géodésique vertical 3, record 3, French, r%C3%A9f%C3%A9rentiel%20g%C3%A9od%C3%A9sique%20vertical
correct, masculine noun
- référence d'altitude 4, record 3, French, r%C3%A9f%C3%A9rence%20d%27altitude
correct, feminine noun, NATO, standardized
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Niveau arbitraire à partir duquel les distances verticales sont mesurées. Le plan de référence pour les mesures de hauteur est soit le sol ou la mer immédiatement à la verticale de l'aéronef, soit un plan horizontal quelconque. Pour les altitudes-pressions, c'est le niveau qui correspond à la pression atmosphérique de 1013,2 mb (29,92 pouces de mercure). Pour l'altitude vraie, c'est le niveau moyen des mers. 4, record 3, French, - syst%C3%A8me%20de%20r%C3%A9f%C3%A9rence%20altim%C3%A9trique
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
référence d'altitude : terme et définition normalisés par l'OTAN. 5, record 3, French, - syst%C3%A8me%20de%20r%C3%A9f%C3%A9rence%20altim%C3%A9trique
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Geografía matemática
Record 3, Main entry term, Spanish
- referencias de altitud
1, record 3, Spanish, referencias%20de%20altitud
correct, feminine noun, plural
Record 3, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 3, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Nivel elegido arbitrariamente a partir del cual se miden las distancias verticales. El nivel de referencia para las medidas de altura es el terreno que está en la vertical de la aeronave u otro plano de referencia específico. Para las medidas de altitud, en función de la presión es el nivel para el cual la presión atmosférica es de 29,92 pulgadas de mercurio (76 cm de mercurio ó 1.013,2 mbs) y para la altura el nivel medio del mar. 1, record 3, Spanish, - referencias%20de%20altitud
Record 4 - internal organization data 2021-03-29
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- System Names
- Mathematical Geography
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- North American Vertical Datum of 1988
1, record 4, English, North%20American%20Vertical%20Datum%20of%201988
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
- NAVD 88 1, record 4, English, NAVD%2088
correct
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The North American Vertical Datum of 1988(NAVD 88) is the vertical control datum established in 1991 by the minimum-constraint adjustment of the Canadian-Mexican-United States leveling observations. It held fixed the height of the primary tidal bench mark, referenced to the new International Great Lakes Datum of 1985 local mean sea level height value, at Father Point/Rimouski, Quebec, Canada. 1, record 4, English, - North%20American%20Vertical%20Datum%20of%201988
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Noms de systèmes
- Géographie mathématique
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- Système de référence altimétrique nord-américain de 1988
1, record 4, French, Syst%C3%A8me%20de%20r%C3%A9f%C3%A9rence%20altim%C3%A9trique%20nord%2Dam%C3%A9ricain%20de%201988
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
- NAVD 88 1, record 4, French, NAVD%2088
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 2015-07-15
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Air Traffic Control
- Flights (Air Transport)
- Meteorology
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- flight level
1, record 5, English, flight%20level
correct, NATO, standardized, officially approved
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
- FL 2, record 5, English, FL
correct, NATO, standardized, officially approved
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A surface of constant atmospheric pressure which is related to a specific pressure datum, 1013.2 hPa (1013.2 mb), and is separated from other such surfaces by specific pressure intervals. 3, record 5, English, - flight%20level
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
A pressure type altimeter calibrated in accordance with the standard atmosphere : a) when set to a QNH altimeter setting, will indicate altitude; b) when set to QFE altimeter setting, will indicate height above the QFE reference datum; and c) when set to a pressure of 1013. 2 hPa(1013. 2 mb) may be used to indicate flight levels. 3, record 5, English, - flight%20level
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 2 OBS
The terms "height" and "altitude," used in [the above observation] indicate altimetric rather than geometric heights and altitudes. 3, record 5, English, - flight%20level
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 3 OBS
flight level; FL: term and abbreviation standardized by the Glossary for Pilots and Air Traffic Services Personnel Committee; term, abbreviation and definition officially approved by the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO). 4, record 5, English, - flight%20level
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Circulation et trafic aériens
- Vols (Transport aérien)
- Météorologie
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- niveau de vol
1, record 5, French, niveau%20de%20vol
correct, masculine noun, NATO, standardized, officially approved
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
- FL 2, record 5, French, FL
correct, masculine noun, NATO, standardized, officially approved
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Surface isobare, liée à une pression de référence spécifiée, soit 1 013,2 hPa (1 013,2 mb) et séparée des autres surfaces analogues par des intervalles de pression spécifiés. 3, record 5, French, - niveau%20de%20vol
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Un altimètre barométrique étalonné d'après l'atmosphère type : a) calé sur le QNH, indique l'altitude; b) calé sur le QFE, indique la hauteur par rapport au niveau de référence QFE; c) calé sur une pression de 1 013,2 hPa (1 013,2 mb), peut être utilisé pour indiquer des niveaux de vol. 3, record 5, French, - niveau%20de%20vol
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Les termes «hauteur» et «altitude» utilisés dans [l'observation] ci-dessus, désignent des hauteurs et des altitudes altimétriques et non géométriques. 3, record 5, French, - niveau%20de%20vol
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 3 OBS
niveau de vol; FL : 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 le Comité d'uniformisation de la terminologie aéronautique (CUTA) - Opérations aériennes. 4, record 5, French, - niveau%20de%20vol
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 4 OBS
niveau de vol : terme et définition uniformisés par l'Organisation de l'aviation civile internationale (OACI). 5, record 5, French, - niveau%20de%20vol
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Control de tránsito aéreo
- Vuelos (Transporte aéreo)
- Meteorología
Record 5, Main entry term, Spanish
- nivel de vuelo
1, record 5, Spanish, nivel%20de%20vuelo
correct, masculine noun, officially approved
Record 5, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 5, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Superficie de presión atmosférica constante relacionada con determinada referencia de presión, 1 013,2 hectopascales (hPa), separada de otras superficies análogas por determinados intervalos de presión. [Definición aceptada oficialmente por la OACI.] 2, record 5, Spanish, - nivel%20de%20vuelo
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Cuando un baroaltímetro calibrado de acuerdo con la atmósfera tipo : a) se ajuste al QNH, indicará la altitud; b) se ajuste al QFE, indicará la altura sobre la referencia QFE; c) se ajuste a la presión de 1 013,2 hPa, podrá usarse para indicar niveles de vuelo. 2, record 5, Spanish, - nivel%20de%20vuelo
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Los términos "altura" y "altitud" usados en la [primera observación], indican alturas y altitudes altimétricas más bien que alturas y altitudes geométricas. 2, record 5, Spanish, - nivel%20de%20vuelo
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 3 OBS
nivel de vuelo: término aceptado oficialmente por la Organización de Aviación Civil Internacional (OACI). 3, record 5, Spanish, - nivel%20de%20vuelo
Record 6 - internal organization data 2014-11-04
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Air Navigation Aids
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- reference datum height
1, record 6, English, reference%20datum%20height
correct, officially approved
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
- RDH 1, record 6, English, RDH
correct, officially approved
Record 6, Synonyms, English
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Instrument landing system. 1, record 6, English, - reference%20datum%20height
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 2 OBS
reference datum height; RDH : term and abbreviation officially approved by the International Civil Aviation Organization(ICAO). 2, record 6, English, - reference%20datum%20height
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Aides à la navigation aérienne
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- hauteur de point de repère
1, record 6, French, hauteur%20de%20point%20de%20rep%C3%A8re
correct, feminine noun, officially approved
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
- RDH 1, record 6, French, RDH
correct, feminine noun, officially approved
Record 6, Synonyms, French
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
hauteur de point de repère; RDH : terme et abréviation uniformisés par l'Organisation de l'aviation civile internationale (OACI). 2, record 6, French, - hauteur%20de%20point%20de%20rep%C3%A8re
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Ayuda para la navegación aérea
Record 6, Main entry term, Spanish
- altura de referencia
1, record 6, Spanish, altura%20de%20referencia
correct, feminine noun, officially approved
Record 6, Abbreviations, Spanish
- RDH 2, record 6, Spanish, RDH
correct, feminine noun, officially approved
Record 6, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
altura de referencia; RDH: término y abreviatura aceptados oficialmente por la Organización de Aviación Civil Internacional (OACI). 3, record 6, Spanish, - altura%20de%20referencia
Record 7 - internal organization data 2013-01-14
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Mathematical Geography
- Surveying
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- height of instrument
1, record 7, English, height%20of%20instrument
correct
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
In survey leveling, the vertical height of the line of collimation of the instrument over the station above which it is centered, or above a specified datum level. 1, record 7, English, - height%20of%20instrument
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Géographie mathématique
- Arpentage
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- hauteur d'appareil
1, record 7, French, hauteur%20d%27appareil
correct, feminine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
- hauteur d'instrument 1, record 7, French, hauteur%20d%27instrument
correct, feminine noun
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Distance verticale de l'axe optique de la lunette de l'appareil d'observation au repère ou au niveau du sol. 1, record 7, French, - hauteur%20d%27appareil
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record 8 - internal organization data 2010-10-01
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- Radar, Radio Guidance and Goniometry
- Spacecraft
- Remote Sensing
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- laser altimetry
1, record 8, English, laser%20altimetry
correct, officially approved
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
Record 8, Synonyms, English
Record 8, Textual support, English
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The science and techniques involved in using laser altimeters. 2, record 8, English, - laser%20altimetry
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 OBS
altimeter : An instrument for measuring height above a reference datum. 3, record 8, English, - laser%20altimetry
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 2 OBS
laser altimetry: term officially approved by the RADARSAT-2 Terminology Approval Group (RTAG). 4, record 8, English, - laser%20altimetry
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Radar, radioguidage et radiogoniométrie
- Engins spatiaux
- Télédétection
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- altimétrie laser
1, record 8, French, altim%C3%A9trie%20laser
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'altimétrie laser [...] est fondée sur des propriétés géométriques, soit la réflexion d'un rayon laser par tout objet intercepté. La mesure du temps écoulé entre l'émission et la réception donne la distance entre l'appareil et l'objet et, par calcul, l'altitude des surfaces. La combinaison d'un signal laser par balayage et à haute résolution, d'une intensité d'échantillonnage augmentée, d'un positionnement exact par INS-GPS et d'un modèle volumétrique approprié devrait permettre de résoudre les dernières difficultés liées à cette technologie [...] 2, record 8, French, - altim%C3%A9trie%20laser
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 OBS
altimétrie laser : terme uniformisé par le Groupe de travail de la terminologie de RADARSAT-2 (GTTR). 3, record 8, French, - altim%C3%A9trie%20laser
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Guía radárica, radioguía y radiogoniometría
- Naves espaciales
- Teledetección
Record 8, Main entry term, Spanish
- altimetría láser
1, record 8, Spanish, altimetr%C3%ADa%20l%C3%A1ser
correct, feminine noun
Record 8, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 8, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
Record 9 - internal organization data 2005-01-26
Record 9, English
Record 9, Subject field(s)
- Mathematical Geography
- Remote Sensing
Record 9, Main entry term, English
- geodetic reference system
1, record 9, English, geodetic%20reference%20system
correct
Record 9, Abbreviations, English
Record 9, Synonyms, English
Record 9, Textual support, English
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A mathematical model designed to best fit part or all of the geoid. 2, record 9, English, - geodetic%20reference%20system
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 OBS
It is defined by an ellipsoid and the relationship between the ellipsoid and a point on the topographic surface established as the origin of datum. This relationship can be defined by six quantities, generally(but not necessarily) : the geodetic latitude, longitude, and the height of the origin, the two components of the deflection of the vertical at the origin, and the geodetic azimuth of a line from the origin to some other point. 2, record 9, English, - geodetic%20reference%20system
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 2 OBS
geodetic reference system: term and definition provided by the Canadian Hydrographic Service. 2, record 9, English, - geodetic%20reference%20system
Record 9, French
Record 9, Domaine(s)
- Géographie mathématique
- Télédétection
Record 9, Main entry term, French
- système de référence géodésique
1, record 9, French, syst%C3%A8me%20de%20r%C3%A9f%C3%A9rence%20g%C3%A9od%C3%A9sique
correct, masculine noun
Record 9, Abbreviations, French
Record 9, Synonyms, French
Record 9, Textual support, French
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Modèle mathématique conçu de manière à correspondre au mieux à une partie ou à la totalité du géoïde. 1, record 9, French, - syst%C3%A8me%20de%20r%C3%A9f%C3%A9rence%20g%C3%A9od%C3%A9sique
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Il est défini par un ellipsoïde et par la relation entre l'ellipsoïde et un point de la surface topographique retenu comme origine du système de référence. Cette relation peut généralement (mais non nécessairement) être déterminée au moyen de six quantités : la latitude géodésique, la longitude géodésique et la hauteur de l'origine; les deux composantes de l'angle de déviation de la verticale à l'origine et l'azimut géodésique d'une ligne entre l'origine et un autre point quelconque. 1, record 9, French, - syst%C3%A8me%20de%20r%C3%A9f%C3%A9rence%20g%C3%A9od%C3%A9sique
Record 9, Spanish
Record 9, Textual support, Spanish
Record 10 - internal organization data 2003-01-23
Record 10, English
Record 10, Subject field(s)
- Physical Geography (General)
Record 10, Main entry term, English
- local datum
1, record 10, English, local%20datum
correct
Record 10, Abbreviations, English
Record 10, Synonyms, English
Record 10, Textual support, English
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The factors which typically define a local datum are given below : the size and shape of the ellipsoid by stating the semi-major axis(a), and the flattening(f), the position of the ellipsoid by stating the latitude, longitude and ellipsoidal height of the origin station... the orientation by choosing the minor axis parallel to the earth's rotational axis at a specified time. 1, record 10, English, - local%20datum
Record 10, French
Record 10, Domaine(s)
- Géographie physique (Généralités)
Record 10, Main entry term, French
- point de référence local
1, record 10, French, point%20de%20r%C3%A9f%C3%A9rence%20local
masculine noun
Record 10, Abbreviations, French
Record 10, Synonyms, French
Record 10, Textual support, French
Record 10, Spanish
Record 10, Textual support, Spanish
Record 11 - internal organization data 2002-01-11
Record 11, English
Record 11, Subject field(s)
- Air Traffic Control
Record 11, Main entry term, English
- secondary runway threshold Z coordinate
1, record 11, English, secondary%20runway%20threshold%20Z%20coordinate
correct, officially approved
Record 11, Abbreviations, English
Record 11, Synonyms, English
Record 11, Textual support, English
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The height of the secondary runway threshold above the MLS datum point. 1, record 11, English, - secondary%20runway%20threshold%20Z%20coordinate
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 OBS
secondary runway threshold Z coordinate: term and definition officially approved by the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO). 2, record 11, English, - secondary%20runway%20threshold%20Z%20coordinate
Record 11, French
Record 11, Domaine(s)
- Circulation et trafic aériens
Record 11, Main entry term, French
- coordonnée Z du seuil de la piste secondaire
1, record 11, French, coordonn%C3%A9e%20Z%20du%20seuil%20de%20la%20piste%20secondaire
correct, feminine noun, officially approved
Record 11, Abbreviations, French
Record 11, Synonyms, French
Record 11, Textual support, French
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 DEF
La hauteur du seuil de la piste secondaire au-dessus du point d'origine MLS. 1, record 11, French, - coordonn%C3%A9e%20Z%20du%20seuil%20de%20la%20piste%20secondaire
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 OBS
coordonnée Z du seuil de la piste secondaire : terme et définition uniformisés par l'Organisation de l'aviation civile internationale (OACI). 2, record 11, French, - coordonn%C3%A9e%20Z%20du%20seuil%20de%20la%20piste%20secondaire
Record 11, Spanish
Record 11, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Control de tránsito aéreo
Record 11, Main entry term, Spanish
- coordenada Z del umbral de la pista secundaria
1, record 11, Spanish, coordenada%20Z%20del%20umbral%20de%20la%20pista%20secundaria
correct, feminine noun, officially approved
Record 11, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 11, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 11, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Altura del umbral de la pista secundaria con respecto al punto de referencia MLS. 1, record 11, Spanish, - coordenada%20Z%20del%20umbral%20de%20la%20pista%20secundaria
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 OBS
coordenada Z del umbral de la pista secundaria: término y definición aceptados oficialmente por la Organización de Aviación Civil Internacional (OACI). 2, record 11, Spanish, - coordenada%20Z%20del%20umbral%20de%20la%20pista%20secundaria
Record 12 - internal organization data 2000-05-10
Record 12, English
Record 12, Subject field(s)
- Oil Production
Record 12, Main entry term, English
- dispersivity
1, record 12, English, dispersivity
correct
Record 12, Abbreviations, English
Record 12, Synonyms, English
Record 12, Textual support, English
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Miscible hydrocarbon displacement.... g is gravitational acceleration, h is height above a datum, k is local permeability, u is viscosity, e is volume concentration of solvent, x and y are distances and kx and ky are the dispersivities in the x and y directions, respectively.... the first two terms in Equation 2 represent the dispersion. 1, record 12, English, - dispersivity
Record 12, French
Record 12, Domaine(s)
- Production pétrolière
Record 12, Main entry term, French
- dispersivité
1, record 12, French, dispersivit%C3%A9
correct, feminine noun
Record 12, Abbreviations, French
Record 12, Synonyms, French
Record 12, Textual support, French
Record 12, Spanish
Record 12, Textual support, Spanish
Record 13 - internal organization data 1999-09-23
Record 13, English
Record 13, Subject field(s)
- Hydrology and Hydrography
Record 13, Main entry term, English
- stage
1, record 13, English, stage
correct, standardized
Record 13, Abbreviations, English
Record 13, Synonyms, English
- gage height 1, record 13, English, gage%20height
correct, United States, standardized
- gauge height 2, record 13, English, gauge%20height
correct, standardized
- liquid level 2, record 13, English, liquid%20level
correct, standardized
Record 13, Textual support, English
Record number: 13, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The height of a water surface above an arbitrarily established datum plane. 3, record 13, English, - stage
Record number: 13, Textual support number: 1 OBS
stage; gage height; gauge height; liquid level: terms standardized by ISO. 4, record 13, English, - stage
Record 13, French
Record 13, Domaine(s)
- Hydrologie et hydrographie
Record 13, Main entry term, French
- niveau
1, record 13, French, niveau
correct, masculine noun, standardized
Record 13, Abbreviations, French
Record 13, Synonyms, French
- hauteur à l'échelle 2, record 13, French, hauteur%20%C3%A0%20l%27%C3%A9chelle
feminine noun
- hauteur d'eau 3, record 13, French, hauteur%20d%27eau
feminine noun
Record 13, Textual support, French
Record number: 13, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Hauteur d'une surface d'eau au-dessus d'un plan de référence arbitrairement choisi. 4, record 13, French, - niveau
Record number: 13, Textual support number: 1 OBS
niveau : terme normalisé par ISO. 5, record 13, French, - niveau
Record 13, Spanish
Record 13, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Hidrología e hidrografía
Record 13, Main entry term, Spanish
- altura de la escala
1, record 13, Spanish, altura%20de%20la%20escala
feminine noun
Record 13, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 13, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 13, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 13, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Altura de la superficie del agua por encima de la cota del cero de la escala. 1, record 13, Spanish, - altura%20de%20la%20escala
Record 14 - internal organization data 1993-11-16
Record 14, English
Record 14, Subject field(s)
- Shipbuilding Yards and Docks
- Ship and Boat Parts
Record 14, Main entry term, English
- h/l ratio
1, record 14, English, h%2Fl%20ratio
correct
Record 14, Abbreviations, English
Record 14, Synonyms, English
Record 14, Textual support, English
Record number: 14, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Relevant datum for the calculation of the forces acting on derrick boom and gear. It designates the height of the span attachment point(h) to the mast to the length of the derrick boom(l) ratio. 1, record 14, English, - h%2Fl%20ratio
Record 14, French
Record 14, Domaine(s)
- Chantiers maritimes
- Parties des bateaux
Record 14, Main entry term, French
- rapport h/l
1, record 14, French, rapport%20h%2Fl
correct, masculine noun
Record 14, Abbreviations, French
Record 14, Synonyms, French
Record 14, Textual support, French
Record number: 14, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Donnée utile pour le calcul des forces agissant sur la corne de charge et l'appareil de levage. Il désigne le rapport de la hauteur du point d'attache de l'apiquage (h) sur le mât à la longueur de la corne de charge (l). 1, record 14, French, - rapport%20h%2Fl
Record 14, Spanish
Record 14, Textual support, Spanish
Record 15 - internal organization data 1982-09-21
Record 15, English
Record 15, Subject field(s)
- Air Transport
Record 15, Main entry term, English
- runway length available
1, record 15, English, runway%20length%20available
correct
Record 15, Abbreviations, English
Record 15, Synonyms, English
Record 15, Textual support, English
Record number: 15, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The selection of the antenna location and the angle, and the resulting ILS reference datum height, will also be affected by : the runway length available;(...) 1, record 15, English, - runway%20length%20available
Record 15, French
Record 15, Domaine(s)
- Transport aérien
Record 15, Main entry term, French
- longueur de piste utilisable 1, record 15, French, longueur%20de%20piste%20utilisable
Record 15, Abbreviations, French
Record 15, Synonyms, French
Record 15, Textual support, French
Record number: 15, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Le choix de l'emplacement de l'antenne, la valeur de l'angle, et la hauteur du point de référence ILS correspondant sera également affecté par: la longueur de piste utilisable; (...) 1, record 15, French, - longueur%20de%20piste%20utilisable
Record 15, Spanish
Record 15, Textual support, Spanish
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