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HOT SPOTTING [2 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2000-06-27
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Atmospheric, Climatic and Meteorological Phenomena
- Hydrology and Hydrography
- Flights (Air Transport)
- Aircraft Propulsion Systems
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- exhaust trail
1, record 1, English, exhaust%20trail
correct, officially approved
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- engine-exhaust trail 2, record 1, English, engine%2Dexhaust%20trail
correct
- exhaust plume 3, record 1, English, exhaust%20plume
correct
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Condensation trail caused mainly by the cooling of exhaust gases which have a high water vapour content due to the combustion of fuel. 4, record 1, English, - exhaust%20trail
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The exhaust plume can also be shaped-spread out, perhaps, with the colder fan stream, on either side-to reduce the enemy's chances of spotting the hot CO2 trail. 5, record 1, English, - exhaust%20trail
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Not to be confused with "distrail", "condensation trail", or "aerodynamic trail". 6, record 1, English, - exhaust%20trail
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
exhaust trail: term officially approved by the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO). 7, record 1, English, - exhaust%20trail
Record 1, Key term(s)
- engine exhaust trail
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Phénomènes météorologiques, climatiques et atmosphériques
- Hydrologie et hydrographie
- Vols (Transport aérien)
- Propulsion des aéronefs
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- traînée d'échappement
1, record 1, French, tra%C3%AEn%C3%A9e%20d%27%C3%A9chappement
correct, feminine noun, officially approved
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- fumée d'échappement 2, record 1, French, fum%C3%A9e%20d%27%C3%A9chappement
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Traînée de condensation d'un aéronef en vol due principalement au refroidissement des gaz d'échappement qui, par suite de la combustion du carburant, ont une forte teneur en vapeur d'eau. 3, record 1, French, - tra%C3%AEn%C3%A9e%20d%27%C3%A9chappement
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
On peut aussi donner une certaine forme aux fumées d'échappement (par exemple, les étaler de chaque côté à l'aide du flux plus froid de la soufflante), afin de réduire la possibilité pour l'ennemi de détecter la traînée chaude de CO2. 2, record 1, French, - tra%C3%AEn%C3%A9e%20d%27%C3%A9chappement
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Ne pas confondre avec les «traînées de dissipation, de condensation ou de détente». 4, record 1, French, - tra%C3%AEn%C3%A9e%20d%27%C3%A9chappement
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
traînée d'échappement : terme uniformisé par l'Organisation de l'aviation civile internationale (OACI). 5, record 1, French, - tra%C3%AEn%C3%A9e%20d%27%C3%A9chappement
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Fenómenos meteorológicos, climáticos y atmosféricos
- Hidrología e hidrografía
- Vuelos (Transporte aéreo)
- Sistemas de propulsión de aeronaves
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- estela de escape
1, record 1, Spanish, estela%20de%20escape
correct, feminine noun, officially approved
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Estela de condensación debida principalmente al enfriamiento de los gases de escape que contienen una gran cantidad de vapor de agua por proceder de la combustión del carburante. 2, record 1, Spanish, - estela%20de%20escape
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
estela de escape : término aceptado oficialmente por la Organización de Aviación Civil Internacional (OACI). 3, record 1, Spanish, - estela%20de%20escape
Record 2 - internal organization data 1998-04-28
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Fire-Fighting Techniques
- Brush, Prairie and Forest Fires
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- hot-spotting
1, record 2, English, hot%2Dspotting
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- hotspotting 2, record 2, English, hotspotting
correct
- hot spotting 3, record 2, English, hot%20spotting
correct
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Checking the spread of fire at points of particularly rapid spread or special threat - generally the initial step in prompt control, with emphasis on first priorities. 1, record 2, English, - hot%2Dspotting
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Manœuvres d'intervention (incendies)
- Incendies de végétation
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- suppression des points menaçants
1, record 2, French, suppression%20des%20points%20mena%C3%A7ants
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Action d'enrayer la propagation d'un incendie seulement aux endroits où l'avance est plus rapide ou qui constituent une menace spéciale. 1, record 2, French, - suppression%20des%20points%20mena%C3%A7ants
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
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