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INSPECTION BOX [7 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2016-05-31
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Measuring Instruments (Engineering)
- Railroad Safety
- Railroad Maintenance
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- wheel impact load detector
1, record 1, English, wheel%20impact%20load%20detector
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
- WILD 2, record 1, English, WILD
correct
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- wheel impact detector 3, record 1, English, wheel%20impact%20detector
correct
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
In addition to inspections by employees, the condition of rolling stock is also checked using a network of wayside inspection systems(WISs) and wheel impact load detectors(WILDs) placed along the tracks. WISs include dragging equipment detectors and hot box and hot wheel detectors. WILDs measure the impact load generated by each wheel of a car and identify wheels with flats, and wheels whose running surface exhibits shelling or spalling, is out-of-round or is affected by an excess of metal. WISs are positioned at intervals of 10 to 15 miles on main tracks, and WILDs are placed at strategic locations. 4, record 1, English, - wheel%20impact%20load%20detector
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Instruments de mesure (Ingénierie)
- Sécurité (Transport par rail)
- Entretien (Équipement ferroviaire)
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- détecteur de défauts de roue
1, record 1, French, d%C3%A9tecteur%20de%20d%C3%A9fauts%20de%20roue
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
- DDR 2, record 1, French, DDR
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- détecteur de défaut de roue 3, record 1, French, d%C3%A9tecteur%20de%20d%C3%A9faut%20de%20roue
masculine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Dispositif installé en voie, muni de jauges extensométriques et d'accéléromètres, qui repère les défauts des roues du matériel roulant tels que les méplats, et qui mesure les effets nuisibles des défauts de roue sur la voie elle-même. 4, record 1, French, - d%C3%A9tecteur%20de%20d%C3%A9fauts%20de%20roue
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2015-11-10
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Measuring Instruments (Engineering)
- Loads and Weights (Transport.)
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- weigh-in-motion device
1, record 2, English, weigh%2Din%2Dmotion%20device
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- WIM device 2, record 2, English, WIM%20device
correct
- weigh-in-motion scale 3, record 2, English, weigh%2Din%2Dmotion%20scale
correct
- WIM scale 4, record 2, English, WIM%20scale
correct
- in-motion weigher 5, record 2, English, in%2Dmotion%20weigher
correct
- dynamic weigher 5, record 2, English, dynamic%20weigher
correct
- dynamic scale 6, record 2, English, dynamic%20scale
correct
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A device used to weigh moving vehicles that are driven over a specific portion of a traffic lane. 7, record 2, English, - weigh%2Din%2Dmotion%20device
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Each site comprises a WIM device, a box with 2 cameras and a module for measuring average speeds. These instruments transmit their data recordings to a module located at the inspection zone that also receives incoming certified weight measurements. 2, record 2, English, - weigh%2Din%2Dmotion%20device
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
weigh-in-motion device; in-motion weigher; dynamic weigher: terms proposed by the World Road Association. 7, record 2, English, - weigh%2Din%2Dmotion%20device
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Instruments de mesure (Ingénierie)
- Poids et charges (Transports)
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- bascule dynamique
1, record 2, French, bascule%20dynamique
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- appareil de pesage en marche 1, record 2, French, appareil%20de%20pesage%20en%20marche
correct, masculine noun
- balance dynamique 2, record 2, French, balance%20dynamique
avoid, see observation, feminine noun
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Dispositif servant à mesurer le poids des véhicules en mouvement qui roulent sur une certaine portion d’une voie de circulation. 3, record 2, French, - bascule%20dynamique
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Au premier objectif de connaissance du trafic correspondent des «bascules dynamiques» qui pèsent les essieux sans arrêter les poids lourds. 4, record 2, French, - bascule%20dynamique
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Bien que le terme «balance dynamique» soit parfois utilisé, le terme «bascule dynamique» est à privilégier, puisque c'est le mot «bascule» qui convient lorsqu'on veut parler d'un appareil servant à peser des objets lourds. 3, record 2, French, - bascule%20dynamique
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
bascule dynamique; appareil de pesage en marche : termes proposés par l'Association mondiale de la route. 3, record 2, French, - bascule%20dynamique
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2011-02-18
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Scientific Instruments
- Optics
- Analytical Chemistry
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- spectrograph
1, record 3, English, spectrograph
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
... a spectroscope or spectrograph... are effectively the same thing except that a spectroscope is simply used for visual inspection(that is, your eye is the detector), while a spectrograph includes some means(photographic film or an electronic detector) for recording the spectrum for analysis. In professional astronomy these days there is very little need for a spectroscope... a spectrograph in its simplest form,... is a light-tight box with a small(often narrow rectangular or adjustable) opening to let light in, a grating to break the light into its components, and a "detector" of some kind placed at the proper angle and distance from the grating to record the spectrum of the wavelength range of interest. Telescopes are used to gather the faint light from distant objects, and the spectrographs are placed at the focus of the telescope to analyze the light. 2, record 3, English, - spectrograph
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Instruments scientifiques
- Optique
- Chimie analytique
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- spectrographe
1, record 3, French, spectrographe
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Appareil équipé d'un récepteur d'images qui explore le spectre dans l'espace (plaque photographique, récepteurs photoélectriques d'image). 2, record 3, French, - spectrographe
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Les spectrographes possèdent un système dispersif (prisme, réseau), comme les spectromètres mais, à la différence de ceux-ci, ils reçoivent et enregistrent sous forme d'image la totalité des radiations dispersées. 2, record 3, French, - spectrographe
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Instrumentos científicos
- Óptica
- Química analítica
Record 3, Main entry term, Spanish
- espectrógrafo
1, record 3, Spanish, espectr%C3%B3grafo
masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 3, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2008-11-18
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Protection of Life
- Occupational Health and Safety
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- first-aid station
1, record 4, English, first%2Daid%20station
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
- first aid station 2, record 4, English, first%20aid%20station
correct
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A place, other than a first aid room, at which first aid supplies or equipment are stored. 3, record 4, English, - first%2Daid%20station
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
A "First Aid Station" consists of : 1. a first aid box containing supplies consistent with the number of people being served by the station; and 2. a notice board displaying : i. the WSIB Form 82 poster entitled In Case of Injury at Work; ii. the valid first aid certificates of the trained workers in charge of the station along with a list of their work locations and phone numbers; iii. an inspection card to record inspection dates and signature of the person who did the inspection; and iv. a record indicating the details of the instances where the station was used. 4, record 4, English, - first%2Daid%20station
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Source: Canada Labour Code Occupational Safety and Health Regulations. 3, record 4, English, - first%2Daid%20station
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 2 OBS
first-aid station: term used by Parks Canada. 5, record 4, English, - first%2Daid%20station
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Sécurité des personnes
- Santé et sécurité au travail
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- poste de premiers soins
1, record 4, French, poste%20de%20premiers%20soins
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
- poste de secours 2, record 4, French, poste%20de%20secours
correct, masculine noun
- poste de premiers secours 3, record 4, French, poste%20de%20premiers%20secours
masculine noun
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
poste de premiers soins; poste de secours : termes en usage à Parcs Canada. 4, record 4, French, - poste%20de%20premiers%20soins
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Protección de las personas
- Salud y seguridad en el trabajo
Record 4, Main entry term, Spanish
- puesto de socorro
1, record 4, Spanish, puesto%20de%20socorro
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 4, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 2004-05-04
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Titles of Federal Government Programs (Canadian)
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- Peace Arch Crossing Entry
1, record 5, English, Peace%20Arch%20Crossing%20Entry
correct, British Columbia
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
- PACE 2, record 5, English, PACE
correct, British Columbia
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The first CANPASS project underway was CANPASS-Highway. The CANPASS-Highway program will eventually be a national version of the PACE(Peace Arch Crossing Entry) project in B. C. which combines pre-approval processing, express lanes, a self-declaration card, and an automated billing system to speed up border crossings. Currently PACE users, for a $25 annual fee, receive a special windshield decal authenticity. Users deposit declaration cards in a box at the inspection booth before proceeding. Duties are charged to a credit card. Approximately 60, 000 vehicles use the PACE express lane to ensure that only approved travellers use it, and that those who do comply with the terms and conditions of the program. If users don’t comply, their privileges are withdrawn and appropriate penalties applied. Until now the CANPASS-Highway system for pre-approved travellers has been available only at four border crossings in British Columbia. However, down the road(so to speak) other suitable Canadian border crossing sites will have CANPASS-Highway capabilities. 2, record 5, English, - Peace%20Arch%20Crossing%20Entry
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Titres de programmes fédéraux (Gouvernement canadien)
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- Peace Arch Crossing Entry
1, record 5, French, Peace%20Arch%20Crossing%20Entry
correct, British Columbia
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
- PACE 1, record 5, French, PACE
correct, British Columbia
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Le premier projet CANPASS à avoir vu le jour est CANPASS-Autoroute. Le programme CANPASS-Autoroute se transformera éventuellement en une version nationale du projet PACE (Peace Arch Crossing Entry) de la Colombie-Britannique qui combine le traitement des voyageurs ayant fait l'objet d'un prédédouanement, les voies rapides, la fiche de déclaration en détail et un système de facturation automatisé en vue d'accélérer le passage de la frontière. Dans le cadre du projet actuel, les participants au projet PACE disposent, pour 25 $ par année, d'une vignette spéciale pour leur pare-brise et utilisent les voies spéciales où les douaniers vérifient visuellement l'authenticité de la vignette. Les participants déposent les cartes de déclaration dans une boîte située au poste d'inspection avant de poursuivre leur route. La carte de crédit des participants est débitée des frais de douanes. Il y a environ 60 000 véhicules par mois qui utilisent la voie rapide du projet PACE économisant jusqu'à 90 p. 100 du temps qu'il faut normalement pour franchir la frontière. Cette voie spéciale est surveillée par des inspecteurs douaniers de manière que seuls les voyageurs autorisés l'utilisent et que les utilisateurs respectent les modalités du programme. S'ils ne les respectent pas, leurs privilèges leur sont retirés et des pénalités appropriées leur sont imposées. 1, record 5, French, - Peace%20Arch%20Crossing%20Entry
Record 5, Key term(s)
- projet d'admission accélérée à Peace Arch
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 2000-08-21
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Citizenship and Immigration
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- primary inspection line box
1, record 6, English, primary%20inspection%20line%20box
correct
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Terminology used by Citizenship and Immigration Canada. 2, record 6, English, - primary%20inspection%20line%20box
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Citoyenneté et immigration
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- case réservée au premier interrogatoire
1, record 6, French, case%20r%C3%A9serv%C3%A9e%20au%20premier%20interrogatoire
correct, feminine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
- case réservée à l'examen primaire global 1, record 6, French, case%20r%C3%A9serv%C3%A9e%20%C3%A0%20l%27examen%20primaire%20global
correct, feminine noun
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Terminologie employée par Citoyenneté et Immigration Canada. 2, record 6, French, - case%20r%C3%A9serv%C3%A9e%20au%20premier%20interrogatoire
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 1986-02-07
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- General Scientific and Technical Vocabulary
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- inspection box 1, record 7, English, inspection%20box
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Vocabulaire technique et scientifique général
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- boîte de visite
1, record 7, French, bo%C3%AEte%20de%20visite
feminine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
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