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HEIGHT DIVE [5 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2020-11-18
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Skydiving, Paragliding and Hang Gliding
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- spiral dive
1, record 1, English, spiral%20dive
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- 360° turns 2, record 1, English, 360%C2%B0%20turns
correct, see observation, plural
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
SPIRAL DIVE. When you turn a series of tightening 360s the paraglider will enter a spiral-a highly banked turn with rapid height loss. The longer you hold the inside brake on, the faster the turn becomes. Safe descent rates of 8 metres/second(500 ft/min approx.) are possible in a spiral dive, but at these high speeds and G-forces it is easy to become disorientated, so you must pay particular attention to altitude. 3, record 1, English, - spiral%20dive
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 CONT
It is possible to achieve sink rates as high as 5 or 6 metres/second by linking 360° turns [i.e. in a spiral dive - although the French says linking turns]. 2, record 1, English, - spiral%20dive
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
360° turns: term used in the plural. 4, record 1, English, - spiral%20dive
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Parachutisme, parapente et deltaplane
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- 360 engagés
1, record 1, French, 360%20engag%C3%A9s
correct, see observation, masculine noun, plural
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- 360 enchaînés 2, record 1, French, 360%20encha%C3%AEn%C3%A9s
correct, see observation, masculine noun, plural
- 360° engagés 3, record 1, French, 360%C2%B0%20engag%C3%A9s
correct, see observation, masculine noun, plural
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
On parle de 360 engagés quand le pilote, à haute altitude, engage un virage à 360° et le poursuit jusqu'à faire 3 ou 4 tours, ce qui l'amène à réaliser une spirale. C'est une technique qui nécessite tout de même une maîtrise du vol. La force centrifuge augmente à chaque tour et n'est pas à négliger, ni le taux de chute qui peut dépasser les 10 m/s. 4, record 1, French, - 360%20engag%C3%A9s
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 CONT
Au cours de 360° enchaînés, des taux de chute de l'ordre de 5 à 6 m/s sont atteints. 2, record 1, French, - 360%20engag%C3%A9s
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Termes utilisés au pluriel. 5, record 1, French, - 360%20engag%C3%A9s
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2015-04-23
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Suspension Systems (Motor Vehicles and Bicycles)
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- active suspension system
1, record 2, English, active%20suspension%20system
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- active suspension 2, record 2, English, active%20suspension
correct
- computer-controlled suspension system 3, record 2, English, computer%2Dcontrolled%20suspension%20system
correct
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A computerized [suspension] system able to control body roll, body pitch, brake dive, acceleration squat, and ride height. 3, record 2, English, - active%20suspension%20system
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Suspension (Véhicules automobiles et bicyclettes)
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- suspension active
1, record 2, French, suspension%20active
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- suspension adaptative 2, record 2, French, suspension%20adaptative
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
La suspension active repose sur des vérins hydrauliques rapides, montés au bout des classiques ressorts de suspension. Renseigné par des capteurs d’inclinaison et d'accélération sur les roues, ainsi que par ceux de l'antidérapage et de l'angle du volant, un calculateur commande l’alimentation en pression hydraulique de ces vérins. Ceci permet de compenser en temps réel les mouvements de la caisse. La voiture peut ainsi conserver des ressorts relativement souples, favorables au confort, tandis que les barres antiroulis, responsables d’inconfortables mouvements de caisse transversaux en ligne droite sur mauvaises routes, sont supprimées. 3, record 2, French, - suspension%20active
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
suspension adaptative : terme publié au Journal officiel de la République française le 23 décembre 2007. 4, record 2, French, - suspension%20active
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2002-03-19
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Flight Instruments and Equipment (Aeroindustry)
- Air Navigation Aids
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- terrain following system
1, record 3, English, terrain%20following%20system
correct, NATO, standardized
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A system which provides the pilot or autopilot of an aircraft with climb or dive signals such that the aircraft will maintain as closely as possible, a selected height above a ground contour in a vertical plane through the flight vector. 1, record 3, English, - terrain%20following%20system
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
terrain following system: term and definition standardized by NATO. 2, record 3, English, - terrain%20following%20system
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Instruments et équipement de bord (Constructions aéronautiques)
- Aides à la navigation aérienne
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- fonction suivi du terrain
1, record 3, French, fonction%20suivi%20du%20terrain
correct, feminine noun, NATO, standardized
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Fonction assurée par un système de contrôle de vol. Elle fournit au pilote (humain ou automatique) d'un aéronef des ordres de montée ou de descente qui amènent l'appareil à maintenir d'aussi près que possible, une hauteur déterminée au-dessus du relief. 1, record 3, French, - fonction%20suivi%20du%20terrain
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
fonction suivi du terrain : terme et définition normalisés par l'OTAN. 2, record 3, French, - fonction%20suivi%20du%20terrain
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Instrumentos y equipo de vuelo (Industria aeronáutica)
- Ayuda para la navegación aérea
Record 3, Main entry term, Spanish
- sistema de seguimiento del terreno
1, record 3, Spanish, sistema%20de%20seguimiento%20del%20terreno
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 3, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Sistema que suministra al piloto (humano o automático) de una aeronave señales de elevación o bajada para que el avión se mantenga tan próximo como sea posible al perfil del terreno. 1, record 3, Spanish, - sistema%20de%20seguimiento%20del%20terreno
Record 4 - internal organization data 2002-03-19
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Flight Instruments and Equipment (Aeroindustry)
- Air Navigation Aids
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- terrain clearance system
1, record 4, English, terrain%20clearance%20system
correct, NATO, standardized
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A system which provides the pilot, or autopilot, of an aircraft with climb or dive signals such that the aircraft will maintain a selected height over flat ground and clear the peaks of undulating ground within the selected height in a vertical plane through the flight vector. This system differs from terrain following in that the aircraft need not descend into a valley to follow the ground contour. 1, record 4, English, - terrain%20clearance%20system
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
terrain clearance system: term and definition standardized by NATO. 2, record 4, English, - terrain%20clearance%20system
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Instruments et équipement de bord (Constructions aéronautiques)
- Aides à la navigation aérienne
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- fonction découpe
1, record 4, French, fonction%20d%C3%A9coupe
correct, feminine noun, NATO, standardized
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Fonction assurée par un système de contrôle de vol. Elle fournit au pilote (humain ou automatique) d'un aéronef des ordres de montée ou de descente qui maintiennent l'aéronef à une hauteur déterminée au-dessus du sol et qui lui font survoler les points hauts à la hauteur désirée. Ce système diffère d'un «suivi de terrain» car l'aéronef n'est pas obligé de suivre les vallées pour suivre le relief. 1, record 4, French, - fonction%20d%C3%A9coupe
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
fonction découpe : terme et définition normalisés par l'OTAN. 2, record 4, French, - fonction%20d%C3%A9coupe
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Instrumentos y equipo de vuelo (Industria aeronáutica)
- Ayuda para la navegación aérea
Record 4, Main entry term, Spanish
- sistema de mantenimiento de altura sobre un plano
1, record 4, Spanish, sistema%20de%20mantenimiento%20de%20altura%20sobre%20un%20plano
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 4, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Sistema que suministra al piloto de un avión señales de subida o bajada para que la aeronave se mantenga a una altura seleccionada sobre el terreno plano y pueda salvar las alturas debidas a las ondulaciones del terreno dentro de la altura elegida en un plano vertical en el vector de vuelo. Este sistema difiere del de seguimiento del terreno en que la aeronave no desciende cuando atraviesa un valle para seguir el perfil del terreno. 1, record 4, Spanish, - sistema%20de%20mantenimiento%20de%20altura%20sobre%20un%20plano
Record 5 - internal organization data 2000-11-07
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Diving
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- height of the dive
1, record 5, English, height%20of%20the%20dive
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Technique/tactics. 2, record 5, English, - height%20of%20the%20dive
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Plongeon
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- hauteur du plongeon
1, record 5, French, hauteur%20du%20plongeon
feminine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Technique/tactique. 1, record 5, French, - hauteur%20du%20plongeon
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Salto (Deportes acuáticos y náuticos)
Record 5, Main entry term, Spanish
- altura del salto
1, record 5, Spanish, altura%20del%20salto
correct, feminine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 5, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
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