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MILITARY AIR TRAFFIC [18 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2023-06-26
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Air Terminals
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- air passenger terminal
1, record 1, English, air%20passenger%20terminal
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- passenger air terminal 2, record 1, English, passenger%20air%20terminal
correct
- passenger terminal 3, record 1, English, passenger%20terminal
correct
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The air passenger terminal expedites arriving and departing air-passenger traffic. It affords passengers orderly and convenient progress from the ground side of the terminal, through the terminal, to the aircraft, and back again. The air side of the terminal should efficiently handle military and civilian aircraft carrying passengers. 1, record 1, English, - air%20passenger%20terminal
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Aérogares
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- aérogare passagers
1, record 1, French, a%C3%A9rogare%20passagers
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- aérogare de passagers 2, record 1, French, a%C3%A9rogare%20de%20passagers
correct, feminine noun
- aérogare voyageurs 3, record 1, French, a%C3%A9rogare%20voyageurs
correct, feminine noun
- aérogare de voyageurs 4, record 1, French, a%C3%A9rogare%20de%20voyageurs
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Terminales aéreas
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- terminal de pasajeros
1, record 1, Spanish, terminal%20de%20pasajeros
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2021-07-12
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Air Space Control
- Air Traffic Control
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- civil air traffic management
1, record 2, English, civil%20air%20traffic%20management
correct, NATO, standardized
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
- CATM 2, record 2, English, CATM
correct, NATO, standardized
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Australia's plan to combine military and civil air traffic management in a single system is progressing under the OkeSky initiative, with some centres now operating on a unified voice communications system. 3, record 2, English, - civil%20air%20traffic%20management
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
civil air traffic management; CATM: designations standardized by NATO. 4, record 2, English, - civil%20air%20traffic%20management
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Contrôle de l'espace aérien
- Circulation et trafic aériens
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- gestion de la circulation aérienne civile
1, record 2, French, gestion%20de%20la%20circulation%20a%C3%A9rienne%20civile
correct, feminine noun, NATO, standardized
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
- CATM 2, record 2, French, CATM
correct, feminine noun, NATO, standardized
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
gestion de la circulation aérienne civile; CATM : désignations normalisées par l'OTAN. 3, record 2, French, - gestion%20de%20la%20circulation%20a%C3%A9rienne%20civile
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2017-08-03
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Air Traffic Control
- Air Forces
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- military air traffic
1, record 3, English, military%20air%20traffic
correct, NATO, standardized
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
- MAT 2, record 3, English, MAT
correct, NATO, standardized
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
military air traffic; MAT : designations standardized by NATO. 3, record 3, English, - military%20air%20traffic
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Circulation et trafic aériens
- Forces aériennes
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- circulation aérienne militaire
1, record 3, French, circulation%20a%C3%A9rienne%20militaire
correct, feminine noun, NATO, standardized
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
- CAM 2, record 3, French, CAM
correct, feminine noun, NATO, standardized
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
circulation aérienne militaire; CAM : désignations normalisées par l'OTAN. 3, record 3, French, - circulation%20a%C3%A9rienne%20militaire
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2012-08-22
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Air Safety
- Airport Runways and Areas
- Air Traffic Control
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- RSC/CRFI NOTAM
1, record 4, English, RSC%2FCRFI%20NOTAM
correct, see observation, standardized
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
- Runway Surface Condition NOTAM 1, record 4, English, Runway%20Surface%20Condition%20NOTAM
correct, standardized
- NOTAMJ 1, record 4, English, NOTAMJ
correct, standardized
- RSC/JBI NOTAM 1, record 4, English, RSC%2FJBI%20NOTAM
correct, see observation, standardized
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A NOTAM [notice to airmen] disseminated to alert pilots to natural winter surface contaminants such as snow, slush, and ice conditions that could affect aircraft braking and other operational performance. 1, record 4, English, - RSC%2FCRFI%20NOTAM
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Such NOTAMs are considered special series NOTAMs that, because of their short life and significant volume during the winter season, require non-standard handling. 1, record 4, English, - RSC%2FCRFI%20NOTAM
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 2 OBS
RSC/CRFI NOTAM: This term is derived from the words "Runway Surface Condition/Canadian Runway Friction Index NOTAM." 1, record 4, English, - RSC%2FCRFI%20NOTAM
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 3 OBS
This NOTAM may also be issued by a military ATC [air traffic control] unit as an RSC/JBI NOTAM. 1, record 4, English, - RSC%2FCRFI%20NOTAM
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 4 OBS
RSC/CRFI NOTAM; Runway Surface Condition NOTAM; NOTAMJ; RSC/JBI NOTAM: terms and definition standardized by the Glossary for Pilots and Air Traffic Services Personnel Committee. 2, record 4, English, - RSC%2FCRFI%20NOTAM
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Sécurité (Transport aérien)
- Pistes et aires d'aéroport
- Circulation et trafic aériens
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- NOTAM RSC/CRFI
1, record 4, French, NOTAM%20RSC%2FCRFI
correct, see observation, masculine noun, standardized
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
- NOTAM sur l'état de la surface de la piste 1, record 4, French, NOTAM%20sur%20l%27%C3%A9tat%20de%20la%20surface%20de%20la%20piste
correct, masculine noun, standardized
- NOTAMJ 1, record 4, French, NOTAMJ
correct, masculine noun, standardized
- NOTAM RSC/JBI 1, record 4, French, NOTAM%20RSC%2FJBI
correct, see observation, masculine noun, standardized
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
NOTAM [avis aux navigants] publié pour avertir les pilotes de la présence de contaminants naturels à la surface des pistes (notamment de la neige, de la neige fondante et de la glace) qui risquent de nuire au freinage de l'aéronef et à la performance opérationnelle. 1, record 4, French, - NOTAM%20RSC%2FCRFI
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Ces NOTAM sont considérés comme des NOTAM de série spéciale qui, en raison de leur caractère éphémère et de leur volume important en hiver, nécessitent un traitement non standard. 1, record 4, French, - NOTAM%20RSC%2FCRFI
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 2 OBS
NOTAM RSC/CRFI : Ce terme est dérivé des expressions «Runway Surface Condition/Canadian Runway Friction Index NOTAM». 1, record 4, French, - NOTAM%20RSC%2FCRFI
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 3 OBS
Ce genre de NOTAM peut aussi être publié par une unité ATC [contrôle de la circulation aérienne] militaire sous la forme d'un NOTAM RSC/JBI. 1, record 4, French, - NOTAM%20RSC%2FCRFI
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 4 OBS
NOTAM RSC/CRFI; NOTAMJ; NOTAM sur l'état de la surface de la piste; NOTAM RSC/JBI : termes et définition normalisés par le Comité sur le Glossaire à l'intention des pilotes et du personnel des services de la circulation aérienne. 2, record 4, French, - NOTAM%20RSC%2FCRFI
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 2012-08-22
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Commercial Aviation
- Air Traffic Control
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- special-use airspace
1, record 5, English, special%2Duse%20airspace
correct, standardized
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
- SUA 1, record 5, English, SUA
correct, standardized
Record 5, Synonyms, English
- special use airspace 2, record 5, English, special%20use%20airspace
correct
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Airspace classified as :(a) Class F advisory(CYA), Class F restricted(CYR) or Class F danger(CYD), which can be controlled airspace, uncontrolled airspace or a combination of both;(b) military operations area(MOA),(below FL [flight level] 180 in the U. S.) ;(c) ATC [air traffic control]-assigned airspace(Military Area)(ATCAA)(FL 180 and above in the U. S.) ;(d) airspace restricted by NOTAM [notice to airmen] for forest fire aircraft operating restrictions; and(e) other airspace restricted by NOTAM to cover specific situations such as oil-well fires, disaster areas, etc. 1, record 5, English, - special%2Duse%20airspace
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
special-use airspace; SUA: term, abbreviation and definition standardized by the Glossary for Pilots and Air Traffic Services Personnel Committee. 3, record 5, English, - special%2Duse%20airspace
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Aviation commerciale
- Circulation et trafic aériens
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- espace aérien à usage spécial
1, record 5, French, espace%20a%C3%A9rien%20%C3%A0%20usage%20sp%C3%A9cial
correct, standardized
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
- SUA 1, record 5, French, SUA
correct, masculine noun, standardized
Record 5, Synonyms, French
- espace aérien à statut spécial 2, record 5, French, espace%20a%C3%A9rien%20%C3%A0%20statut%20sp%C3%A9cial
masculine noun
- espace aérien spécial 3, record 5, French, espace%20a%C3%A9rien%20sp%C3%A9cial
masculine noun
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Espace aérien classifié comme : a) espace aérien consultatif de classe F (CYA), espace aérien réglementé de classe F (CYR), ou espace aérien dangereux de classe F (CYD), qui peut être contrôlé, non contrôlé ou les deux; b) zone d’opérations militaires (MOA), (inférieure au FL [niveau de vol] 180 aux É.-U.); c) espace aérien assigné par l’ATC [contrôle de la circulation aérienne] (zone militaire) (ATCAA) (supérieur ou égal au FL 180 aux É. U.); d) espace aérien restreint par la diffusion d’un NOTAM [avis aux navigants] pour des restrictions relatives à l'utilisation d'aéronefs lors d’incendies de forêts; e) tout autre espace aérien restreint par la diffusion d’un NOTAM pour des situations spécifiques telles que les incendies de puits de pétrole, les zones sinistrées, etc. 1, record 5, French, - espace%20a%C3%A9rien%20%C3%A0%20usage%20sp%C3%A9cial
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
espace aérien à usage spécial; SUA : terme, abréviation et définition normalisés par le Comité sur le Glossaire à l'intention des pilotes et du personnel des services de la circulation aérienne. 4, record 5, French, - espace%20a%C3%A9rien%20%C3%A0%20usage%20sp%C3%A9cial
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 2012-08-16
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Air Traffic Control
- Operations (Air Forces)
- Military Exercises
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- military training route
1, record 6, English, military%20training%20route
correct, standardized
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
- MTR 1, record 6, English, MTR
correct, standardized
Record 6, Synonyms, English
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
An airspace of defined dimensions (a) that is established for the conduct of military training flights; (b) within which IFR [instrument flight rules] or VFR [visual flight rules] aircraft may operate; and (c) that may be established in controlled or uncontrolled airspace, or both. 1, record 6, English, - military%20training%20route
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
military training route; MTR : term, abbreviation and definition standardized by the Glossary for Pilots and Air Traffic Services Personnel Committee. 2, record 6, English, - military%20training%20route
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Circulation et trafic aériens
- Opérations (Forces aériennes)
- Exercices militaires
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- route d'entraînement militaire
1, record 6, French, route%20d%27entra%C3%AEnement%20militaire
correct, feminine noun, standardized
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
- MTR 1, record 6, French, MTR
correct, feminine noun, standardized
Record 6, Synonyms, French
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Espace aérien de dimensions définies : a) établi pour la conduite de vols d'entraînement militaire; b) où peuvent évoluer des aéronefs IFR [règles de vol aux instruments] ou VFR [règles de vol à vue]; et c) qui peut être établi dans l'espace aérien contrôlé, non contrôlé, ou les deux. 1, record 6, French, - route%20d%27entra%C3%AEnement%20militaire
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
route d'entraînement militaire; MTR : terme, abréviation et définition normalisés par le Comité sur le Glossaire à l'intention des pilotes et du personnel des services de la circulation aérienne. 2, record 6, French, - route%20d%27entra%C3%AEnement%20militaire
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 2012-08-16
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Ground Installations (Air Forces)
- Radar, Radio Guidance and Goniometry
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- military radar control unit
1, record 7, English, military%20radar%20control%20unit
correct, standardized
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
- MRCU 1, record 7, English, MRCU
correct, standardized
Record 7, Synonyms, English
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A military ATC [air traffic control] facility established to provide ATC service using radar-derived information. 1, record 7, English, - military%20radar%20control%20unit
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
military radar control unit; MRCU : term, abbreviation and definition standardized by the Glossary for Pilots and Air Traffic Services Personnel Committee. 2, record 7, English, - military%20radar%20control%20unit
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Installations au sol (Forces aériennes)
- Radar, radioguidage et radiogoniométrie
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- unité militaire de contrôle radar
1, record 7, French, unit%C3%A9%20militaire%20de%20contr%C3%B4le%20radar
correct, feminine noun, standardized
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
- MRCU 1, record 7, French, MRCU
correct, feminine noun, standardized
Record 7, Synonyms, French
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Installation ATC [contrôle de la circulation aérienne] militaire établie pour assurer le service ATC en utilisant des renseignements obtenus par radar. 1, record 7, French, - unit%C3%A9%20militaire%20de%20contr%C3%B4le%20radar
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
unité militaire de contrôle radar; MRCU : terme, abréviation et définition normalisés par le Comité sur le Glossaire à l'intention des pilotes et du personnel des services de la circulation aérienne. 2, record 7, French, - unit%C3%A9%20militaire%20de%20contr%C3%B4le%20radar
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record 8 - internal organization data 2012-08-16
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- Air Traffic Control
- Operations (Air Forces)
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- military operations area
1, record 8, English, military%20operations%20area
correct, standardized
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
- MOA 1, record 8, English, MOA
correct, standardized
Record 8, Synonyms, English
- military operating area 2, record 8, English, military%20operating%20area
correct
Record 8, Textual support, English
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 DEF
An airspace of defined dimensions established to segregate certain military activities from IFR [instrument flight rules] traffic and to identify, for VFR [visual flight rules] traffic, where the activities are conducted. 1, record 8, English, - military%20operations%20area
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 OBS
military operations area; MOA : term, abbreviation and definition standardized by the Glossary for Pilots and Air Traffic Services Personnel Committee. 3, record 8, English, - military%20operations%20area
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Circulation et trafic aériens
- Opérations (Forces aériennes)
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- zone d'opérations militaires
1, record 8, French, zone%20d%27op%C3%A9rations%20militaires
correct, feminine noun, standardized
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
- MOA 1, record 8, French, MOA
correct, feminine noun, standardized
Record 8, Synonyms, French
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Espace aérien de dimensions définies, ainsi désigné pour isoler de la circulation IFR [règles de vol aux instruments] certaines activités militaires et pour délimiter, à l'intention de la circulation VFR [règles de vol à vue], les zones où ces activités se déroulent. 1, record 8, French, - zone%20d%27op%C3%A9rations%20militaires
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 OBS
zone d'opérations militaires; MOA : terme, abréviation et définition normalisés par le Comité sur le Glossaire à l'intention des pilotes et du personnel des services de la circulation aérienne. 2, record 8, French, - zone%20d%27op%C3%A9rations%20militaires
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
Record 9 - internal organization data 2012-08-16
Record 9, English
Record 9, Subject field(s)
- Ground Installations (Air Forces)
- Air Space Control
Record 9, Main entry term, English
- military flight advisory unit
1, record 9, English, military%20flight%20advisory%20unit
correct, standardized
Record 9, Abbreviations, English
- MFAU 1, record 9, English, MFAU
correct, standardized
Record 9, Synonyms, English
Record 9, Textual support, English
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A military ground station established to provide en route flight information, airport advisory, ground control, field condition reports, flight planning, alerting service, navigation assistance, NOTAMs [notices to airmen], PIREPs [pilot weather reports] and weather reports. 1, record 9, English, - military%20flight%20advisory%20unit
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 OBS
An MFAU may be used to accept and relay VFR [visual flight rules] and IFR [instrument flight rules] position reports and ATC [air traffic control] clearances. 1, record 9, English, - military%20flight%20advisory%20unit
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 2 OBS
military flight advisory unit; MFAU : term, abbreviation and definition standardized by the Glossary for Pilots and Air Traffic Services Personnel Committee. 2, record 9, English, - military%20flight%20advisory%20unit
Record 9, French
Record 9, Domaine(s)
- Installations au sol (Forces aériennes)
- Contrôle de l'espace aérien
Record 9, Main entry term, French
- unité militaire de consultation en vol
1, record 9, French, unit%C3%A9%20militaire%20de%20consultation%20en%20vol
correct, feminine noun, standardized
Record 9, Abbreviations, French
- MFAU 1, record 9, French, MFAU
correct, feminine noun, standardized
Record 9, Synonyms, French
Record 9, Textual support, French
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Station au sol destinée à fournir un service d'information de vol en route, un service consultatif d'aéroport, un contrôle sol, des rapports sur l'état du terrain, un service de préparation des plans de vol, un service d'alerte, de NAVAID [aide à la navigation], des NOTAM [avis aux navigants], des PIREP [comptes rendus météorologiques de pilote] et des bulletins météorologiques. 1, record 9, French, - unit%C3%A9%20militaire%20de%20consultation%20en%20vol
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Une MFAU peut être utilisée pour accepter ou transmettre des comptes rendus de position VFR [règles de vol à vue] et IFR [règles de vol aux instruments] ainsi que des autorisations ATC [contrôle de la circulation aérienne]. 1, record 9, French, - unit%C3%A9%20militaire%20de%20consultation%20en%20vol
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 2 OBS
unité militaire de consultation en vol; MFAU : terme, abréviation et définition normalisés par le Comité sur le Glossaire à l'intention des pilotes et du personnel des services de la circulation aérienne. 2, record 9, French, - unit%C3%A9%20militaire%20de%20consultation%20en%20vol
Record 9, Spanish
Record 9, Textual support, Spanish
Record 10 - internal organization data 2012-08-16
Record 10, English
Record 10, Subject field(s)
- Air Space Control
Record 10, Main entry term, English
- military terminal control area
1, record 10, English, military%20terminal%20control%20area
correct, standardized
Record 10, Abbreviations, English
- MTCA 1, record 10, English, MTCA
correct, standardized
Record 10, Synonyms, English
Record 10, Textual support, English
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A controlled airspace of defined dimensions normally established in the vicinity of a military aerodrome and within which special procedures and exemptions exist for military aircraft. 1, record 10, English, - military%20terminal%20control%20area
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The terminology (Class B, C, D or E equivalent) used for the designations of MTCAs describes the equivalent level of service and operating rules for civilian aircraft operating within the MTCA and under military control. 1, record 10, English, - military%20terminal%20control%20area
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 2 OBS
military terminal control area; MTCA : term, abbreviation and definition standardized by the Glossary for Pilots and Air Traffic Services Personnel Committee. 2, record 10, English, - military%20terminal%20control%20area
Record 10, French
Record 10, Domaine(s)
- Contrôle de l'espace aérien
Record 10, Main entry term, French
- région de contrôle terminal militaire
1, record 10, French, r%C3%A9gion%20de%20contr%C3%B4le%20terminal%20militaire
correct, feminine noun, standardized
Record 10, Abbreviations, French
- MTCA 1, record 10, French, MTCA
correct, feminine noun, standardized
Record 10, Synonyms, French
Record 10, Textual support, French
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Espace aérien contrôlé de dimensions définies établi normalement au voisinage d'un aérodrome militaire et à l'intérieur duquel des procédures et des exemptions spéciales s'appliquent aux aéronefs militaires. 1, record 10, French, - r%C3%A9gion%20de%20contr%C3%B4le%20terminal%20militaire
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 OBS
La terminologie (l'équivalent de classe B, C, D ou E) employée pour désigner les MTCA indique le niveau de service équivalent et les règles d'exploitation pour les aéronefs civils évoluant dans la MTCA et sous le contrôle des militaires. 1, record 10, French, - r%C3%A9gion%20de%20contr%C3%B4le%20terminal%20militaire
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 2 OBS
région de contrôle terminal militaire; MTCA : terme, abréviation et définition normalisés par le Comité sur le Glossaire à l'intention des pilotes et du personnel des services de la circulation aérienne. 2, record 10, French, - r%C3%A9gion%20de%20contr%C3%B4le%20terminal%20militaire
Record 10, Spanish
Record 10, Textual support, Spanish
Record 11 - internal organization data 2012-08-16
Record 11, English
Record 11, Subject field(s)
- Military Organization
- Air Space Control
- Radar, Radio Guidance and Goniometry
Record 11, Main entry term, English
- military terminal control unit
1, record 11, English, military%20terminal%20control%20unit
correct, standardized
Record 11, Abbreviations, English
- MTCU 1, record 11, English, MTCU
correct, standardized
Record 11, Synonyms, English
Record 11, Textual support, English
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A system of control by surveillance and precision radar, consolidated into one specific military unit to provide radar traffic control service to IFR [instrument flight rules] flights operating within a designated terminal control area (TCA). 1, record 11, English, - military%20terminal%20control%20unit
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 OBS
military terminal control unit; MTCU : term, abbreviation and definition standardized by the Glossary for Pilots and Air Traffic Services Personnel Committee. 2, record 11, English, - military%20terminal%20control%20unit
Record 11, French
Record 11, Domaine(s)
- Organisation militaire
- Contrôle de l'espace aérien
- Radar, radioguidage et radiogoniométrie
Record 11, Main entry term, French
- unité militaire de contrôle terminal
1, record 11, French, unit%C3%A9%20militaire%20de%20contr%C3%B4le%20terminal
correct, feminine noun, standardized
Record 11, Abbreviations, French
- MTCU 1, record 11, French, MTCU
correct, feminine noun, standardized
Record 11, Synonyms, French
Record 11, Textual support, French
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Système de contrôle par radar de surveillance et de précision, constitué en une unité militaire précise afin de fournir le service de contrôle de la circulation aérienne par radar aux aéronefs IFR [règles de vol aux instruments] évoluant à l'intérieur d'une région de contrôle terminal (TCA) désignée. 1, record 11, French, - unit%C3%A9%20militaire%20de%20contr%C3%B4le%20terminal
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 OBS
unité militaire de contrôle terminal; MTCU : terme, abréviation et définition normalisés par le Comité sur le Glossaire à l'intention des pilotes et du personnel des services de la circulation aérienne. 2, record 11, French, - unit%C3%A9%20militaire%20de%20contr%C3%B4le%20terminal
Record 11, Spanish
Record 11, Textual support, Spanish
Record 12 - internal organization data 2012-08-15
Record 12, English
Record 12, Subject field(s)
- Tactical Operations (Air Forces)
- Military Exercises
Record 12, Main entry term, English
- low level tactical training route
1, record 12, English, low%20level%20tactical%20training%20route
correct, standardized
Record 12, Abbreviations, English
Record 12, Synonyms, English
- IFR military training route 1, record 12, English, IFR%20military%20training%20route
correct, United States, standardized
- IR 1, record 12, English, IR
correct, United States, standardized
- IR 1, record 12, English, IR
Record 12, Textual support, English
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A route used by the U.S. Department of Defense and Canadian DND [Department of National Defence] units for the purpose of conducting low-altitude navigation and tactical training in both instrument meteorological conditions (IMC) and visual meteorological conditions (VMC) below 10 000 ft MSL [mean sea level] at airspeeds in excess of 250 kt [knots] IAS [indicated airspeed]. 1, record 12, English, - low%20level%20tactical%20training%20route
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 1 OBS
IFR: instrument flight rules. 2, record 12, English, - low%20level%20tactical%20training%20route
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 2 OBS
low level tactical training route; IFR military training route; IR : terms, abbreviation and definition standardized by the Glossary for Pilots and Air Traffic Services Personnel Committee. 2, record 12, English, - low%20level%20tactical%20training%20route
Record 12, French
Record 12, Domaine(s)
- Opérations tactiques (Forces aériennes)
- Exercices militaires
Record 12, Main entry term, French
- route d'entraînement tactique à basse altitude
1, record 12, French, route%20d%27entra%C3%AEnement%20tactique%20%C3%A0%20basse%20altitude
correct, feminine noun, standardized
Record 12, Abbreviations, French
Record 12, Synonyms, French
Record 12, Textual support, French
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Route utilisée par les unités du Department of Defense américain et par celles du ministère de la Défense nationale du Canada dans le but d'effectuer des vols de navigation et d'entraînement tactique à basse altitude dans des conditions météorologiques de vol aux instruments (IMC) et de vol à vue (VMC), en dessous de 10 000 [pieds] MSL [niveau moyen de la mer] à des vitesses excédant 250 kt [nœuds] IAS [vitesse indiquée]. 1, record 12, French, - route%20d%27entra%C3%AEnement%20tactique%20%C3%A0%20basse%20altitude
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 1 OBS
route d'entraînement tactique à basse altitude : terme et définition normalisés par le Comité sur le Glossaire à l'intention des pilotes et du personnel des services de la circulation aérienne. 2, record 12, French, - route%20d%27entra%C3%AEnement%20tactique%20%C3%A0%20basse%20altitude
Record 12, Spanish
Record 12, Textual support, Spanish
Record 13 - internal organization data 2012-07-10
Record 13, English
Record 13, Subject field(s)
- Program Titles (Armed Forces)
- Air Space Control
Record 13, Main entry term, English
- Military Automated Air Traffic System 1, record 13, English, Military%20Automated%20Air%20Traffic%20System
Record 13, Abbreviations, English
Record 13, Synonyms, English
Record 13, Textual support, English
Record number: 13, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Military Automated Air Traffic System Project-A national air traffic system project that will automate air traffic services has been initiated by Transport Canada. To ensure that military air operations continue to function effectively, remain compatible with the national system, and keep pace with these enhancements, the Department of National Defence and the Canadian Forces has established the Military Automated Air Traffic System(MAATS) Project. MAATS is now scheduled for completion in 2004-2005. 1, record 13, English, - Military%20Automated%20Air%20Traffic%20System
Record 13, French
Record 13, Domaine(s)
- Titres de programmes (Forces armées)
- Contrôle de l'espace aérien
Record 13, Main entry term, French
- Système militaire automatisé de circulation aérienne
1, record 13, French, Syst%C3%A8me%20militaire%20automatis%C3%A9%20de%20circulation%20a%C3%A9rienne
masculine noun
Record 13, Abbreviations, French
- SMACA 1, record 13, French, SMACA
masculine noun
Record 13, Synonyms, French
Record 13, Textual support, French
Record number: 13, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Projet du Système militaire automatisé de circulation aérienne - Un projet de système national de circulation aérienne qui prévoit l'automatisation des services de la circulation aérienne a été lancé par Transports Canada. Pour veiller à ce qu les opérations militaires aériennes continuent de fonctionner efficacement, qu'elles suivent le rythme de ces améliorations, le ministère de la Défense nationale et les Forces canadiennes ont établi le projet du Systeme militaire automatisé de circulation aérienne (SMACA). Le SMACA doit être terminé en 2004-2005. 1, record 13, French, - Syst%C3%A8me%20militaire%20automatis%C3%A9%20de%20circulation%20a%C3%A9rienne
Record 13, Spanish
Record 13, Textual support, Spanish
Record 14 - internal organization data 2010-12-08
Record 14, English
Record 14, Subject field(s)
- Government Positions
- Transportation
Record 14, Main entry term, English
- Secretary of Transportation
1, record 14, English, Secretary%20of%20Transportation
correct, United States
Record 14, Abbreviations, English
- SECTRANS 2, record 14, English, SECTRANS
correct, United States
Record 14, Synonyms, English
Record 14, Textual support, English
Record number: 14, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The Secretary of Transportation has the specific authority to provide for participation of military personnel in carrying out duties and powers related to the regulation and protection of air traffic and other duties and powers given to the Secretary of Transportation. DOD [Department of Defense] personnel can be detailed to the Secretary of Transportation to carry out functions of the Department of Transportation, which include regulatory and law enforcement functions. 3, record 14, English, - Secretary%20of%20Transportation
Record 14, French
Record 14, Domaine(s)
- Postes gouvernementaux
- Transports
Record 14, Main entry term, French
- Secretary of Transportation
1, record 14, French, Secretary%20of%20Transportation
correct, United States
Record 14, Abbreviations, French
- SECTRANS 1, record 14, French, SECTRANS
correct, United States
Record 14, Synonyms, French
Record 14, Textual support, French
Record 14, Spanish
Record 14, Textual support, Spanish
Record 15 - internal organization data 2006-06-11
Record 15, English
Record 15, Subject field(s)
- Titles of Federal Government Programs (Canadian)
- Air Transport
- Air Space Control
Record 15, Main entry term, English
- Canadian Air Space Systems Program
1, record 15, English, Canadian%20Air%20Space%20Systems%20Program
correct
Record 15, Abbreviations, English
- CASP 1, record 15, English, CASP
correct, Canada
Record 15, Synonyms, English
Record 15, Textual support, English
Record number: 15, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Major Crown Project that involves the integration, modernization and improvement of systems, facilities and equipment used in providing air traffic services to commercial, military and private aircraft operators across Canada to the year 2000. Implementation of CASP will be accomplished through a series of Major Crown Projects, including the Canadian Automated Air Traffic Service, the Systems Engineering and Integration Project, the Canadian Airspace Management Simulator Project and the Military Automated Air Traffic Systems Project. Public Works and Government Services Canada, Transport Canada and Industry Canada are in charge of the project. 1, record 15, English, - Canadian%20Air%20Space%20Systems%20Program
Record 15, Key term(s)
- Canadian Airspace Systems Program
- Canadian Air Space Systems Programme
Record 15, French
Record 15, Domaine(s)
- Titres de programmes fédéraux (Gouvernement canadien)
- Transport aérien
- Contrôle de l'espace aérien
Record 15, Main entry term, French
- Programme d'aménagement de l'espace aérien du Canada
1, record 15, French, Programme%20d%27am%C3%A9nagement%20de%20l%27espace%20a%C3%A9rien%20du%20Canada
correct, masculine noun
Record 15, Abbreviations, French
- CASP 1, record 15, French, CASP
correct, masculine noun, Canada
Record 15, Synonyms, French
Record 15, Textual support, French
Record number: 15, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Grand projet de l'État qui vise à intégrer, moderniser et améliorer les systèmes, installations et équipements servant à assurer les services de circulation aérienne aux exploitants d'aéronefs commerciaux, militaires et privés dans tout le Canada jusqu'à l'an 2000. La réalisation du projet se fera par l'intermédiaire de plusieurs Grands projets de l'État, nommément le Projet d'automatisation du système canadien de la circulation aérienne, le Projet de conception et d'intégration des systèmes, le Projet du simulateur de la gestion de l'espace aérien du Canada et le Projet d'automatisation du système militaire de la circulation aérienne. Travaux publics et Services gouvernementaux Canada, Transports Canada et Industrie Canada sont les ministères responsables du projet. 1, record 15, French, - Programme%20d%27am%C3%A9nagement%20de%20l%27espace%20a%C3%A9rien%20du%20Canada
Record 15, Spanish
Record 15, Textual support, Spanish
Record 16 - internal organization data 2004-05-04
Record 16, English
Record 16, Subject field(s)
- Federal Government Bodies and Committees (Canadian)
- Air Transport Personnel and Services
- Air Safety
Record 16, Main entry term, English
- Flight Recorder Playback Centre
1, record 16, English, Flight%20Recorder%20Playback%20Centre
correct
Record 16, Abbreviations, English
- FRPC 1, record 16, English, FRPC
correct
Record 16, Synonyms, English
Record 16, Textual support, English
Record number: 16, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The Flight Recorder Playback Centre(FRPC) recovers and analyzes information from flight data recorders(FDRs), cockpit voice recorders(CVRs), video sources, surveillance radar, and air traffic control tapes. Funded jointly by the National Research Council and the Canadian Department of National Defence, the FRPC' s primary role is recovering information from accidents and incidents involving Canadian military aircraft equipped with recording devices. 1, record 16, English, - Flight%20Recorder%20Playback%20Centre
Record 16, French
Record 16, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités fédéraux (Gouvernement canadien)
- Personnel et services (Transport aérien)
- Sécurité (Transport aérien)
Record 16, Main entry term, French
- Centre de dépouillement des enregistreurs de vol
1, record 16, French, Centre%20de%20d%C3%A9pouillement%20des%20enregistreurs%20de%20vol
correct, masculine noun
Record 16, Abbreviations, French
- CDEV 1, record 16, French, CDEV
correct, masculine noun
Record 16, Synonyms, French
Record 16, Textual support, French
Record number: 16, Textual support number: 1 OBS
à Uplands à Ottawa 2, record 16, French, - Centre%20de%20d%C3%A9pouillement%20des%20enregistreurs%20de%20vol
Record number: 16, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Le Centre de dépouillement des enregistreurs de vol (CDEV) récupère et dépouille l'information contenue dans les enregistreurs de données de vol (FDR), les enregistreurs phoniques (CVR), les sources vidéo, les radars de surveillance et les bandes de contrôle de la circulation aérienne. Financé conjointement par le Conseil national de recherches et le ministère de la Défense national, le principal rôle du Centre consiste à récupérer l'information des incidents et des accidents subis par des aéronefs militaires canadiens munis d'enregistreurs. 1, record 16, French, - Centre%20de%20d%C3%A9pouillement%20des%20enregistreurs%20de%20vol
Record 16, Spanish
Record 16, Textual support, Spanish
Record 17 - internal organization data 1996-11-07
Record 17, English
Record 17, Subject field(s)
- Program Titles (Armed Forces)
- Management Operations (General)
Record 17, Main entry term, English
- Project Management Office Military Automated Air Traffic System
1, record 17, English, Project%20Management%20Office%20Military%20Automated%20Air%20Traffic%20System
correct, see observation
Record 17, Abbreviations, English
Record 17, Synonyms, English
- PMO MAATS 1, record 17, English, PMO%20MAATS
correct, see observation
Record 17, Textual support, English
Record number: 17, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Title and abbreviated form to be used by the Department of National Defence. 2, record 17, English, - Project%20Management%20Office%20Military%20Automated%20Air%20Traffic%20System
Record 17, French
Record 17, Domaine(s)
- Titres de programmes (Forces armées)
- Opérations de la gestion (Généralités)
Record 17, Main entry term, French
- Bureau de projet - Automatisation du système militaire de circulation aérienne
1, record 17, French, Bureau%20de%20projet%20%2D%20Automatisation%20du%20syst%C3%A8me%20militaire%20de%20circulation%20a%C3%A9rienne
correct, see observation, masculine noun
Record 17, Abbreviations, French
Record 17, Synonyms, French
- BP ASMCA 1, record 17, French, BP%20ASMCA
correct, see observation, masculine noun
Record 17, Textual support, French
Record number: 17, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Forme abrégée et appellation d'usage obligatoire au ministère de la Défense nationale. 2, record 17, French, - Bureau%20de%20projet%20%2D%20Automatisation%20du%20syst%C3%A8me%20militaire%20de%20circulation%20a%C3%A9rienne
Record 17, Spanish
Record 17, Textual support, Spanish
Record 18 - internal organization data 1993-04-06
Record 18, English
Record 18, Subject field(s)
- Air Traffic Control
- Statutes and Regulations (Air Transport)
Record 18, Main entry term, English
- general purpose workstation
1, record 18, English, general%20purpose%20workstation
correct
Record 18, Abbreviations, English
- GPWS 2, record 18, English, GPWS
correct
Record 18, Synonyms, English
Record 18, French
Record 18, Domaine(s)
- Circulation et trafic aériens
- Réglementation et législation (Transp. aérien)
Record 18, Main entry term, French
- console informations générales
1, record 18, French, console%20informations%20g%C3%A9n%C3%A9rales
correct, feminine noun
Record 18, Abbreviations, French
Record 18, Synonyms, French
Record 18, Textual support, French
Record 18, Spanish
Record 18, Textual support, Spanish
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