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HEIGHT MARKER [6 records]

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Record 1 2015-05-13

English

Subject field(s)
  • Signalling and Illumination (Air Transport)
  • Air Navigation Aids
CONT

Air taxiway markers shall be located along the centre line of the air taxiway and shall be spaced at intervals of not more than 30 m on straight sections and 15 m on curves. An air taxiway marker shall be frangible and when installed shall not exceed 35 cm above ground or snow level. The surface of the marker as viewed by the pilot shall be a rectangle with a height to width ratio of approximately 3 to 1 and shall have a minimum area of 150 cm2. An air taxiway marker shall be divided into three equal, horizontal bands coloured yellow, green and yellow, respectively. If the air taxiway is to be used at night, the markers shall be internally illuminated or retro-reflective.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Signalisation (Transport aérien)
  • Aides à la navigation aérienne
CONT

Les balises de voie de circulation en vol rasant seront disposées le long de l'axe de la voie de circulation en vol rasant à intervalles ne dépassant pas 30 m sur les sections rectilignes, et 15 m dans les courbes. Les balises de voie de circulation en vol rasant seront frangibles et installées de telle manière qu'elles ne feront pas saillie de plus de 35 cm au-dessus du niveau du sol ou de la neige. Elles apparaîtront au pilote sous la forme d’un rectangle offrant un rapport hauteur-largeur d'environ 3/1 avec une aire apparente minimale de 150 cm2. Les balises de voie de circulation en vol rasant présenteront trois bandes horizontales d'égale largeur et de couleurs alternées, jaune, vert et jaune. Si la voie de circulation doit être utilisée de nuit, les balises seront éclairées de l'intérieur ou rétroréfléchissantes.

Spanish

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Record 2 2012-10-01

English

Subject field(s)
  • Air Navigation Aids
  • Signalling and Illumination (Air Transport)
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.

OBS

It also marks progress during a CAT III approach.

OBS

inner marker; IM: term and abbreviation officially approved by the International Civil Organization (ICAO).

OBS

inner marker beacon: term officially approved by the Electronics and Telecommunications Terminology Committee.

OBS

inner marker; IM; inner marker beacon: terms, abbreviation and definition standardized by the Glossary for Pilots and Air Traffic Services Personnel Committee.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Aides à la navigation aérienne
  • Signalisation (Transport aérien)
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.

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).

OBS

radioborne intérieure : terme et définition uniformisés par le Comité d’uniformisation des termes de l’électronique et des télécommunications (CUTEL).

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Ayuda para la navegación aérea
  • Señales e iluminación (Transporte aéreo)
OBS

radiobaliza interna; IM : término y abreviatura aceptados oficialmente por la Organización de Aviación Civil Internacional (OACI).

Key term(s)
  • radiofaro marcador interior
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Record 3 2004-07-14

English

Subject field(s)
  • Gemmology
  • Diamond Industry
CONT

... typical supplies and equipment used by crossworkers/brillanteers :... n) girdle marker(cylindrical), including : marking blade; height adjuster...

OBS

Figure C/B 2.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Gemmologie
  • Industrie diamantaire

Spanish

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Record 4 2004-07-14

English

Subject field(s)
  • Gemmology
  • Diamond Industry
CONT

... typical supplies and equipment used by crossworkers/brillanteers :... n) girdle marker(cylindrical), including : marking blade; height adjuster...

OBS

Figure C/B 2.

OBS

Part of a girdle marker.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Gemmologie
  • Industrie diamantaire
OBS

Partie d'un marqueur de rondiste.

Spanish

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Record 5 2004-07-14

English

Subject field(s)
  • Industrial Tools and Equipment
  • Gemmology
  • Diamond Industry
CONT

... typical supplies and equipment used by crossworkers/brillanteers :... n) girdle marker(cylindrical), including : marking blade; height adjuster...

OBS

Figure C/B 2.

OBS

As opposed to a flat-type girdle marker.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Outillage industriel
  • Gemmologie
  • Industrie diamantaire
OBS

Par opposition au marqueur de rondiste plat.

Spanish

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Record 6 1988-09-21

English

Subject field(s)
  • Police
  • Criminology
CONT

Encourage employees to make use of height markers during a robbery and notify police immediately following.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Police
  • Criminologie

Spanish

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