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HORIZONTAL PARALLAX [2 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 1998-11-28
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Mathematical Geography
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- absolute parallax
1, record 1, English, absolute%20parallax
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- X-parallax 2, record 1, English, X%2Dparallax
correct
- absolute stereoscopic parallax 3, record 1, English, absolute%20stereoscopic%20parallax
correct
- linear parallax 3, record 1, English, linear%20parallax
correct
- parallax 4, record 1, English, parallax
correct
- horizontal parallax 3, record 1, English, horizontal%20parallax
correct
- stereoscopic parallax 3, record 1, English, stereoscopic%20parallax
correct
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The algebraic difference, parallel to the air base, of the distance of the two images of an object from their respective points. 5, record 1, English, - absolute%20parallax
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Géographie mathématique
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- parallaxe absolue
1, record 1, French, parallaxe%20absolue
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- parallaxe 1, record 1, French, parallaxe
correct, feminine noun
- parallaxe horizontale 2, record 1, French, parallaxe%20horizontale
correct, feminine noun
- parallaxe longitudinale 2, record 1, French, parallaxe%20longitudinale
correct, feminine noun
- parallaxe stéréoscopique 3, record 1, French, parallaxe%20st%C3%A9r%C3%A9oscopique
correct, feminine noun
- parallaxe en X 4, record 1, French, parallaxe%20en%20X
see observation, feminine noun, rare
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Différence algébrique, parallèle à la base d'opérations aériennes, entre les distances des deux images d'un même point du terrain à partir de leurs points respectifs. 5, record 1, French, - parallaxe%20absolue
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
parallaxe en X : Figure sous la rubrique «X-PARALLAX». 6, record 1, French, - parallaxe%20absolue
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 1985-05-29
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Flight Instruments and Equipment (Aeroindustry)
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- parallax aircraft parking aid
1, record 2, English, parallax%20aircraft%20parking%20aid
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
- PAPA 2, record 2, English, PAPA
correct
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
PAPA-Parallax Aircraft Parking Aid. 1. This system is designed for use by the pilot occupying the LEFT seat. 2. The equipment consists of a reference board with either one or two horizontal slots running across its centre. A white fluorescent tube is positioned vertically behind the board. 3. As the aircraft approaches the stand, the fluorescent tube will appear to move along the slot towards the reference marks. 4. When the tubular light registers in line with the appropriate reference mark, the aircraft has reached the correct stopping position. 3, record 2, English, - parallax%20aircraft%20parking%20aid
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Instruments et équipement de bord (Constructions aéronautiques)
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- système parallaxe de stationnement
1, record 2, French, syst%C3%A8me%20parallaxe%20de%20stationnement
masculine noun, officially approved
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
- PAPA 1, record 2, French, PAPA
officially approved
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Terme et abréviation uniformisés par le CUTA Opérations aériennes. 2, record 2, French, - syst%C3%A8me%20parallaxe%20de%20stationnement
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
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