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INSPECTION TRACK [13 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2023-06-30
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Railroad Maintenance
- Tracks and Roadways (Rail Transport)
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- grinding cycle
1, record 1, English, grinding%20cycle
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Rail condition needs to be monitored during the grinding cycle as follows : 1. Carry out spot checks of rail grinding at nominated checking locations as a follow up to the grinding operation.... 2. Carry out a visual inspection of all ground track at about 60% to 70% of the way through the planned grinding cycle. 1, record 1, English, - grinding%20cycle
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Entretien (Équipement ferroviaire)
- Voies ferrées
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- cycle de meulage
1, record 1, French, cycle%20de%20meulage
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2019-07-18
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Railroad Maintenance
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- track inspection
1, record 2, English, track%20inspection
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Entretien (Équipement ferroviaire)
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- inspection de la voie
1, record 2, French, inspection%20de%20la%20voie
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- auscultation de la voie 2, record 2, French, auscultation%20de%20la%20voie
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2019-07-18
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Railroad Maintenance
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- track unit
1, record 3, English, track%20unit
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
- TU 2, record 3, English, TU
correct
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A machine or equipment that operates on a railway track and is used in connection with construction or maintenance on, or inspection of, a railway track. 3, record 3, English, - track%20unit
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Entretien (Équipement ferroviaire)
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- véhicule d'entretien
1, record 3, French, v%C3%A9hicule%20d%27entretien
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
- VE 2, record 3, French, VE
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Synonyms, French
- véhicule d'entretien sur rail 3, record 3, French, v%C3%A9hicule%20d%27entretien%20sur%20rail
correct, masculine noun
- unité sur rail 4, record 3, French, unit%C3%A9%20sur%20rail
correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Machine ou véhicule circulant sur une voie ferrée et utilisé pour des travaux de construction ou d'entretien sur l'emprise ou pour l'inspection de la voie. 5, record 3, French, - v%C3%A9hicule%20d%27entretien
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2019-07-18
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Rolling Stock (Railroads)
- Railroad Maintenance
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- track geometry car
1, record 4, English, track%20geometry%20car
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
- track recording car 2, record 4, English, track%20recording%20car
correct, officially approved
- geometry car 3, record 4, English, geometry%20car
correct
- track recorder car 4, record 4, English, track%20recorder%20car
correct
- track geometry inspection car 5, record 4, English, track%20geometry%20inspection%20car
correct
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A car equipped with electro-mechanical sensors used to automatically detect and record track geometry over long distances. 3, record 4, English, - track%20geometry%20car
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
track recording car: term officially approved by CP Rail. 6, record 4, English, - track%20geometry%20car
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Matériel roulant (Chemins de fer)
- Entretien (Équipement ferroviaire)
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- voiture de contrôle de la géométrie de la voie
1, record 4, French, voiture%20de%20contr%C3%B4le%20de%20la%20g%C3%A9om%C3%A9trie%20de%20la%20voie
correct, feminine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
- voiture de contrôle de l'état géométrique de la voie 2, record 4, French, voiture%20de%20contr%C3%B4le%20de%20l%27%C3%A9tat%20g%C3%A9om%C3%A9trique%20de%20la%20voie
correct, feminine noun
- voiture de contrôle de la voie 3, record 4, French, voiture%20de%20contr%C3%B4le%20de%20la%20voie
correct, feminine noun, officially approved
- voiture d'auscultation de la voie 4, record 4, French, voiture%20d%27auscultation%20de%20la%20voie
correct, feminine noun, officially approved
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
[La voiture de contrôle de la géométrie de la voie] enregistre directement la position géométrique des rails, ne fait appel qu'à des moyens mécaniques (palpeurs, transmissions funiculaires). Certaines voitures [...] utilisent des gyroscopes pour mesurer les dévers en vraie grandeur. 5, record 4, French, - voiture%20de%20contr%C3%B4le%20de%20la%20g%C3%A9om%C3%A9trie%20de%20la%20voie
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 2 OBS
voiture de contrôle de la voie; voiture d'auscultation de la voie : termes uniformisés par CP Rail. 6, record 4, French, - voiture%20de%20contr%C3%B4le%20de%20la%20g%C3%A9om%C3%A9trie%20de%20la%20voie
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 2019-06-21
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Railroad Maintenance
- Tracks and Roadways (Rail Transport)
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- spall
1, record 5, English, spall
correct, noun, officially approved
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
A speed restriction may be placed and additional inspection frequency specified if rail is worn beyond the limits and is to be left in the track. The condition of rail(for example, shells, spalls, corrugation) must also be taken into consideration if the rail is left in the track. 2, record 5, English, - spall
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
spall: term officially approved by the Rail Terminology Approval Committee. 3, record 5, English, - spall
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Entretien (Équipement ferroviaire)
- Voies ferrées
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- écaille
1, record 5, French, %C3%A9caille
correct, feminine noun, officially approved
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Petit morceau de métal résultant de «l'écaillage» (défaut de rail). 2, record 5, French, - %C3%A9caille
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 2 OBS
écaille : terme uniformisé par le Comité d'uniformisation de la terminologie ferroviaire. 2, record 5, French, - %C3%A9caille
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 2019-05-31
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Railroad Maintenance
- Tracks and Roadways (Rail Transport)
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- shell
1, record 6, English, shell
correct, noun, officially approved
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 CONT
A speed restriction may be placed and additional inspection frequency specified if rail is worn beyond the limits and is to be left in the track. The condition of rail(for example, shells, spalls, corrugation) must also be taken into consideration if the rail is left in the track. 2, record 6, English, - shell
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Metal residue that is the result of "shelling" (rail defect). 3, record 6, English, - shell
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 2 OBS
shell: term officially approved by the Rail Terminology Approval Committee. 4, record 6, English, - shell
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Entretien (Équipement ferroviaire)
- Voies ferrées
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- fibre
1, record 6, French, fibre
correct, feminine noun, officially approved
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Résidu de métal résultant du «défibrage» (défaut de rail). 2, record 6, French, - fibre
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 2 OBS
fibre : terme uniformisé par le Comité d'uniformisation de la terminologie ferroviaire. 3, record 6, French, - fibre
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 2014-12-09
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Aircraft Piloting and Navigation
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- flight log
1, record 7, English, flight%20log
correct
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
- aircraft flight log 2, record 7, English, aircraft%20flight%20log
correct
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A complete written record of a flight, normally showing flight planning information together with actual data recorded during the flight. 3, record 7, English, - flight%20log
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Keep track of all of your aircraft records with the one complete aircraft flight log. This flight log is the professional way of keeping all of your aircraft records together and organized in one safe place. [It] comes complete with a hobbs and tach time recording log that also includes columns for recording oil consumption and any pertinent remarks. Also includes a maintenance discrepancy log, deferred maintenance log, scheduled maintenance and inspection log, VOR test log and an aircraft trend-monitoring log for keeping a close watch on what your aircraft is telling you. 4, record 7, English, - flight%20log
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Pilotage et navigation aérienne
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- suivi de vol
1, record 7, French, suivi%20de%20vol
correct, masculine noun, officially approved
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
- journal de bord 2, record 7, French, journal%20de%20bord
correct, masculine noun
- journal de navigation 3, record 7, French, journal%20de%20navigation
correct, masculine noun
- carnet de vol 4, record 7, French, carnet%20de%20vol
masculine noun
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Le journal de bord comprend deux parties : le plan de navigation [et] les observations en vol. Le plan de navigation contient tous les éléments de préparation du voyage : renseignements généraux [...] renseignements propres au parcours [...] renseignements météorologiques [etc.] La partie concernant les observations en vol est destinée à recueillir les éléments permettant au pilote de comparer le déroulement du voyage à la préparation qui en a été faite, ainsi que d'autres renseignements jugés utiles [...] 2, record 7, French, - suivi%20de%20vol
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
suivi de vol : Chez Air Canada, on le trouve au dos du plan de vol intérieur. Dans ses grandes lignes, on peut l'assimiler au journal de bord, si ce n'est pour les renseignements complémentaires suivants : - composante de vent; - vent INS ou vent Doppler; - état de charge avec devis de masse et centrage. 5, record 7, French, - suivi%20de%20vol
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 2 OBS
suivi de vol : terme uniformisé par le Comité d'uniformisation de la terminologie aéronautique (CUTA) - Opérations aériennes. 6, record 7, French, - suivi%20de%20vol
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Pilotaje y navegación aérea
Record 7, Main entry term, Spanish
- libro de vuelo
1, record 7, Spanish, libro%20de%20vuelo
correct, masculine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 7, Synonyms, Spanish
- libro de registro de vuelo 2, record 7, Spanish, libro%20de%20registro%20de%20vuelo
correct, masculine noun
- diario de a bordo 2, record 7, Spanish, diario%20de%20a%20bordo
correct, masculine noun
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Libro personal de registro de vuelo, en que se consigna en forma cronológica el tiempo de vuelo de un titular de licencia. 2, record 7, Spanish, - libro%20de%20vuelo
Record 8 - internal organization data 2014-05-21
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- System Names
- Food Safety
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- Issue Management System
1, record 8, English, Issue%20Management%20System
correct
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
- IMS 1, record 8, English, IMS
correct
Record 8, Synonyms, English
Record 8, Textual support, English
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The Issue Management System(IMS) is a centralized, national database system used by [the Canadian Food Inspection] Agency staff to document, track, and communicate information relating to the investigation and resolution of food related issues including food recalls. The system allows users to determine the status and progress of an issue from initiation to final conclusion. 1, record 8, English, - Issue%20Management%20System
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Noms de systèmes
- Salubrité alimentaire
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- Système de gestion des incidents
1, record 8, French, Syst%C3%A8me%20de%20gestion%20des%20incidents
correct, masculine noun
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
- SGI 1, record 8, French, SGI
correct, masculine noun
Record 8, Synonyms, French
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Le Système de gestion des incidents (SGI) est une base de données nationale centralisée qui est utilisée par le personnel de l'Agence [canadienne d'inspection des aliments] pour rassembler les renseignements sur l'enquête et le règlement de dossiers portant sur des aliments, y compris les rappels d'aliments, pour les retracer et les communiquer. Le système permet aux utilisateurs d'évaluer l'état et l'évolution d'une situation, de son déclenchement à son dénouement. 1, record 8, French, - Syst%C3%A8me%20de%20gestion%20des%20incidents
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
Record 9 - internal organization data 2007-11-01
Record 9, English
Record 9, Subject field(s)
- Railroad Safety
Record 9, Main entry term, English
- track inspection car
1, record 9, English, track%20inspection%20car
correct, officially approved
Record 9, Abbreviations, English
Record 9, Synonyms, English
Record 9, Textual support, English
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 OBS
track inspection car : term officially approved by Canadian Pacific Railway Limited(CPR). 2, record 9, English, - track%20inspection%20car
Record 9, French
Record 9, Domaine(s)
- Sécurité (Transport par rail)
Record 9, Main entry term, French
- véhicule d'inspection de la voie
1, record 9, French, v%C3%A9hicule%20d%27inspection%20de%20la%20voie
correct, masculine noun, officially approved
Record 9, Abbreviations, French
Record 9, Synonyms, French
Record 9, Textual support, French
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 OBS
véhicule d'inspection de la voie : terme uniformisé par le Chemin de fer Canadien Pacifique Limitée (CFCP). 2, record 9, French, - v%C3%A9hicule%20d%27inspection%20de%20la%20voie
Record 9, Spanish
Record 9, Textual support, Spanish
Record 10 - internal organization data 1992-03-16
Record 10, English
Record 10, Subject field(s)
- Tracks and Roadways (Rail Transport)
Record 10, Main entry term, English
- walking inspection
1, record 10, English, walking%20inspection
correct, officially approved
Record 10, Abbreviations, English
Record 10, Synonyms, English
Record 10, Textual support, English
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 OBS
(track inspection). 1, record 10, English, - walking%20inspection
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Term(s) officially approved by CP Rail. 2, record 10, English, - walking%20inspection
Record 10, French
Record 10, Domaine(s)
- Voies ferrées
Record 10, Main entry term, French
- tournée à pied
1, record 10, French, tourn%C3%A9e%20%C3%A0%20pied
correct, feminine noun, officially approved
Record 10, Abbreviations, French
Record 10, Synonyms, French
Record 10, Textual support, French
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 OBS
(inspection des voies). 1, record 10, French, - tourn%C3%A9e%20%C3%A0%20pied
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Terme(s) uniformisé(s) par CP Rail. 2, record 10, French, - tourn%C3%A9e%20%C3%A0%20pied
Record 10, Spanish
Record 10, Textual support, Spanish
Record 11 - internal organization data 1986-03-20
Record 11, English
Record 11, Subject field(s)
- Railroad Safety
Record 11, Main entry term, English
- inspection of track to the rear 1, record 11, English, inspection%20of%20track%20to%20the%20rear
Record 11, Abbreviations, English
Record 11, Synonyms, English
Record 11, Textual support, English
Record 11, French
Record 11, Domaine(s)
- Sécurité (Transport par rail)
Record 11, Main entry term, French
- examen de la voie à l'arrière
1, record 11, French, examen%20de%20la%20voie%20%C3%A0%20l%27arri%C3%A8re
masculine noun, officially approved
Record 11, Abbreviations, French
Record 11, Synonyms, French
Record 11, Textual support, French
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Terme(s) uniformisé(s) par CP Rail. 1, record 11, French, - examen%20de%20la%20voie%20%C3%A0%20l%27arri%C3%A8re
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 2 OBS
(IGE-exploitation). 1, record 11, French, - examen%20de%20la%20voie%20%C3%A0%20l%27arri%C3%A8re
Record 11, Spanish
Record 11, Textual support, Spanish
Record 12 - internal organization data 1985-11-04
Record 12, English
Record 12, Subject field(s)
- Railroad Maintenance
Record 12, Main entry term, English
- inspection track 1, record 12, English, inspection%20track
Record 12, Abbreviations, English
Record 12, Synonyms, English
Record 12, French
Record 12, Domaine(s)
- Entretien (Équipement ferroviaire)
Record 12, Main entry term, French
- voie de visite 1, record 12, French, voie%20de%20visite
Record 12, Abbreviations, French
Record 12, Synonyms, French
Record 12, Textual support, French
Record 12, Spanish
Record 12, Textual support, Spanish
Record 13 - internal organization data 1980-01-31
Record 13, English
Record 13, Subject field(s)
- Measuring Instruments (Engineering)
Record 13, Main entry term, English
- C frame
1, record 13, English, C%20frame
correct
Record 13, Abbreviations, English
Record 13, Synonyms, English
Record 13, Textual support, English
Record number: 13, Textual support number: 1 CONT
An X-ray [thickness] gaging system comprises three basic units :(1) a scanning unit that contains the X-ray generator and a detecting unit,(2) an operator control station, and(3) a power unit. The scanning unit generally is a C or 0 frame that is mounted in a stationary position or on a traversing track-as on a rolling mill, process, or inspection line. 1, record 13, English, - C%20frame
Record 13, French
Record 13, Domaine(s)
- Instruments de mesure (Ingénierie)
Record 13, Main entry term, French
- cé
1, record 13, French, c%C3%A9
correct, masculine noun
Record 13, Abbreviations, French
Record 13, Synonyms, French
Record 13, Textual support, French
Record number: 13, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Partie d'un appareil en forme de C (notamment des instruments de mesure et de contrôle des pièces). 2, record 13, French, - c%C3%A9
Record number: 13, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Structure du palmer. La douille interne et le cé ne forment qu'une pièce. Au cé est fixée une touche fixe de mesure. 2, record 13, French, - c%C3%A9
Record number: 13, Textual support number: 2 CONT
Cette machine appelée Controla V comprend un cé de contrôle portant un système de mesure animé dans le sens transversal et un convoyeur portant la pièce en lui donnant un déplacement longitudinal. 3, record 13, French, - c%C3%A9
Record 13, Spanish
Record 13, Textual support, Spanish
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