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INDEPENDENT TRAVEL [12 records]

Record 1 2017-02-08

English

Subject field(s)
  • Tourism (General)
  • Travel Agencies
DEF

A package or tour that does not include the services of an escort or host.

CONT

Planning an independent tour of any length will usually need much discussion and counselling between the prospective client and the counsellor... the counsellor must consult airline guides, timetables for bus and rail travel, hotel tariffs, airfares tariffs, operators’ confidential tariffs...

French

Domaine(s)
  • Tourisme (Généralités)
  • Agences de voyage
DEF

Mise en œuvre d'une ou plusieurs prestations sur un itinéraire donné à l'intention d'un ou de plusieurs utilisateurs individuels.

CONT

Nos produits et services de voyages individuels sont conçus pour les voyageurs souhaitant explorer le Canada sans les contraintes d'encadrement d'un voyage en groupe.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Turismo (Generalidades)
  • Agencias de viajes
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Record 2 2007-07-19

English

Subject field(s)
  • International Bodies and Committees
  • Aeroindustry
OBS

The Dutch National Aerospace Laboratory(NLR) carries out applied research on behalf of the aviation and space sectors. NLR is an independent technological institute. NLR performs research to develop new technologies for aviation and space travel, not only from a scientific perspective, but also for the application of this research in industrial and governmental sectors.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Organismes et comités internationaux
  • Constructions aéronautiques

Spanish

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Record 3 2004-06-08

English

Subject field(s)
  • Orbital Stations
CONT

The Leonardo Multipurpose Logistics Module, which was built by the Italian Space Agency(ASI), is the first of three such pressurized modules that will serve as the International Space Station's "moving vans, "carrying laboratory racks filled with equipment, experiments and supplies to and from the Station aboard the Space Shuttle. The unpiloted, reusable logistics modules function as both a cargo carrier and a Space Station module when they are flown. Mounted in the Space Shuttle's cargo bay for launch and landing, they are berthed to the Station using the shuttle's robotic arm after the shuttle has docked. While berthed to the Station, racks of equipment are unloaded from the module and then old racks and equipment may be reloaded to be taken back to Earth. The logistics module is then detached from the Station and positioned back into the Shuttle's cargo bay for the trip home. When in the cargo bay, the cargo module is independent of the Shuttle cabin, and there is no passageway for Shuttle crewmembers to travel from the Shuttle cabin to the module. In order to function as an attached Station module as well as a cargo transport, the logistics modules also include components that provide some life support, fire detection and suppression, electrical distribution and computer functions. Eventually, the modules also will carry refrigerator freezers for transporting experiment samples and food to and from the station.

CONT

When the International Space Station (ISS) was redesigned again in 1993, NASA & the Italian Space Agency decided to expand the original Mini-Pressurized Logistics Module design. The new MultiPurpose Logistics Module is twice as long and an carry up to 9000kg of cargo to ISS. ... The module carries up to sixteen refrigerator-sized (203 x 105cm) payload racks, five of which may contain refrigerators/freezers. Other so-called "EXPRESS Racks" can be outfitted with lockers for small experiments. Additional cargo can be carried in center aisle stowage containers.

OBS

multi-purpose logistics module; MPLM: term and abbreviation officially approved by the International Space Station official approval Group (ISSOAG).

Key term(s)
  • multi purpose logistics module

French

Domaine(s)
  • Stations orbitales
CONT

Le MPLM [Multi-Purpose Logistics Module] est un module pressurisé doté d'un système de soutien-vie interne sophistiqué, à l'intérieur duquel les astronautes peuvent travailler. Il est le seul module pouvant livrer à la Station des expériences dans leurs bâtis spéciaux venant s'intégrer aux laboratoires de l'ISS [International Space Station]. Il sert aussi de «fourgonnette» à l'aller comme au retour, transportant d'autres équipements et fournitures, et reste attaché à la Station pendant son déchargement et son chargement.

CONT

L'Italian Multi-Purpose Laboratory Modules (MPLMs) est un élément construit sur le modèle du COF [Colombus Orbital Facility] européen et abritera l6 emplacements normalisés aptes à recevoir des charges italiennes, européennes ou américaines.

OBS

module logistique italien; MPLM : terme et abréviation uniformisés par le Groupe de travail de la terminologie de la Station spatiale internationale (GTTSSI).

PHR

Module logistique polyvalent Donatello, Raffaello.

Spanish

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Record 4 2002-07-10

English

Subject field(s)
  • Organizations, Administrative Units and Committees
Key term(s)
  • Independent Travel Retailers Associated

French

Domaine(s)
  • Organismes, unités administratives et comités
OBS

Appellation confirmée par l'organisme.

Spanish

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Record 5 2002-05-27

English

Subject field(s)
  • Tourism (General)
DEF

One of the fastest growing segments of the travel industry. FIT's are for independent travelers who are adventurous, enjoy challenges and prefer a customized, especially designed itinerary to fit their specific needs.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Tourisme (Généralités)

Spanish

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Record 6 2002-05-21

English

Subject field(s)
  • Tourism (General)
CONT

Custom designed independent travel. Custom designed travel is for those who would rather travel alone, as a couple, or part of a group of friends rather than with an escorted group. Independent travelers follow a unique itinerary created to their preferences and specific interests. The agency provides a personalized, detailed itinerary, constructed around the traveler's interests, travel pace and style.

OBS

Philosophy segment.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Tourisme (Généralités)
OBS

Segment de la catégorie philosophie du tourisme.

OBS

Les touristes devront s'occuper eux-mêmes ou avec l'aide d'une agence de l'organisation de leur voyage.

Spanish

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Record 7 2001-08-16

English

Subject field(s)
  • Tourism (General)
CONT

The international market is broadly split into two-the Group market(again split into the Group Independent Traveller(GIT) and Group Tours) and the Free Independent Traveller(FIT) market. Group tour visitors generally stay a shorter period of time-one night is the norm-and most Asian markets have a preference for this type of travel. Accommodation is almost exclusively in mid to top range hotels. The FIT market generally stays a longer period of time, and as these visitors travel independently they utilise a wide range of accommodation and modes of travel. FIT's usually come from the more established western markets however there is a growing trend in this direction from the more mature Asian markets.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Tourisme (Généralités)
CONT

Le voyage en solo: Avantages et inconvénients. Quand vous entendez l'expression «voyageur indépendant» qu'est ce qui vous vient à l'idée? [...] Quand vous voyagez seul, personne ne vous dira quoi faire, quand et comment; vous aurez la liberté de choisir où vous voulez aller et à quel moment, de plus, vous pourrez avoir la chance de garder par exemple un souvenir extraordinaire d'une soirée mémorable passée dans un pub un peu flyé à Paris, Berlin ou Londres. Bien sûr, votre liberté ne sera pas complète: votre budget, la disponibilité dans les auberges et trains ainsi que les plans de vos compagnons qui vous obligerons peut-être à modifier votre itinéraire. Mais si vous avez le temps, la flexibilité et le sens de l'aventure, êtes prêt à passer des heures et même des journées complètes seuls, alors, ce type de voyage est probablement la meilleure option pour vous.

Spanish

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Record 8 2001-08-16

English

Subject field(s)
  • Tourism (General)
CONT

The international market is broadly split into two-the Group market(again split into the Group Independent Traveller(GIT) and Group Tours) and the Free Independent Traveller(FIT) market. Group tour visitors generally stay a shorter period of time-one night is the norm-and most Asian markets have a preference for this type of travel. Accommodation is almost exclusively in mid to top range hotels. The FIT market generally stays a longer period of time, and as these visitors travel independently they utilise a wide range of accommodation and modes of travel. FIT's usually come from the more established western markets however there is a growing trend in this direction from the more mature Asian markets.

CONT

Group Independent Travellers (GIT) are also an important segment in this market, and typically include families travelling with children and/or senior parents. Their trips tend to be focused around the school holidays and include winter sun, cruises, theme parks, and culturally-based holidays.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Tourisme (Généralités)
CONT

Tous nos groupes de voyageurs indépendants proviennent du monde entier et sont agés de 18 à 60 ans. Cela donne une belle couleur à notre aventure avec Québécois, Français, Anglais, Américains, Japonais, Espagnols, Suisses, Finlandais etc... Nous formons des groupes d'environ 6 personnes pour les expéditions et entre 4 et 12 personnes pour les aventures d'une journée ou plus.

Spanish

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Record 9 2000-09-07

English

Subject field(s)
  • Commercial Establishments
DEF

Independent company belonging to the services sector that acts as an agent. Companies that operate in specific sectors such as advertising, travel, transport or customs are traditionally called agencies.

OBS

agency: term and definition reproduced from the CAPITAL Business Dictionary with the permission of the LID Editorial Empresarial.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Établissements commerciaux
DEF

Établissement commercial indépendant (par exemple une agence de voyages) servant d'intermédiaire pour le traitement de certaines affaires.

OBS

Le terme agence peut aussi désigner un établissement commercial qui représente une entreprise et fonctionne sous son contrôle de même que le local d'un de ces établissements.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Establecimientos comerciales
DEF

Empresa independiente del sector servicios que funciona como intermediario.

CONT

La costumbre ha determinado que se llamen agencias a las empresas que funcionan en unos sectores específicos, como publicidad, viajes, transportes o aduanas.

OBS

agencia: término y definición extraídos del CAPITAL Business Dictionary con la autorización de LID Editorial Empresarial.

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Record 10 1999-12-20

English

Subject field(s)
  • Physics of Solids
  • Waterproofing (Construction)
OBS

vapor diffusion. The movement of water vapor between two areas caused by a difference in vapor pressure, independent of air movement. The rate of diffusion is determined by 1) the difference in vapor pressure, 2) the distance the vapor must travel, and 3) the permeability of the material to water vapor. Hence, the selection of materials of low permeability for use as vapor retarders in buildings.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Physique des solides
  • Étanchéité (Construction)
DEF

Procédé suivant lequel la vapeur d'eau se répand dans les matériaux perméables en raison d'une différence dans la pression de vapeur d'eau.

Spanish

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Record 11 1993-01-04

English

Subject field(s)
  • Organizations, Administrative Units and Committees
OBS

Purpose is to publish worldwide a journal that informs, encourages, dignifies, and sustains people with disabilities. Seeks to create a communications network to provide information on topics such as education, employment, equipment, sex and family life, hobbies and sports, housing, independent living, social security, and travel.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Organismes, unités administratives et comités

Spanish

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Record 12 1986-06-12

English

Subject field(s)
  • Civil Engineering
  • Transport of Water (Water Supply)
DEF

A crest gate used in connection with very large openings in hydraulic structures, such as spillways on dams, carried by a set of rollers which travel vertically in grooves in masonry piers and are independent of the gate and piers. The gate moves vertically by rolling along the rollers; this eliminates friction due to water pressure to a great extent, and reduces the power required to open and close the gate.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Génie civil
  • Adduction d'eau (Alimentation en eau)
DEF

Vanne se déplaçant sur des galets compris entre deux chemins de roulement dont l'un est fixé à la vanne et l'autre au cadre appuyé sur les piles du déversoir. Les galets se déplacent à une vitesse égale à la moitié de celle de la vanne de façon à diminuer les frottements.

Spanish

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