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MODERATE CHOP [3 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2012-08-16
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Atmospheric Physics
- Aircraft Piloting and Navigation
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- moderate turbulence
1, record 1, English, moderate%20turbulence
correct, standardized
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Turbulence that causes changes in altitude or attitude, but in which the aircraft remains in control at all times, and that usually causes variations in indicated airspeed(IAS)... or turbulence that causes rapid bumps or jolts without appreciable changes in aircraft altitude or attitude(this could be reported as “moderate chop”). 2, record 1, English, - moderate%20turbulence
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
moderate turbulence: term standardized by the Glossary for Pilots and Air Traffic Services Personnel Committee. 3, record 1, English, - moderate%20turbulence
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Physique de l'atmosphère
- Pilotage et navigation aérienne
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- turbulence modérée
1, record 1, French, turbulence%20mod%C3%A9r%C3%A9e
correct, feminine noun, standardized, officially approved
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Turbulence qui produit des changements d'altitude ou d'assiette, mais dans laquelle le pilote peut maîtriser l'aéronef en tout temps et qui produit normalement certaines variations de la vitesse indiquée (IAS) [...] ou turbulence qui produit des secousses ou soubresauts sans causer de changement appréciable à l'altitude ou à l'assiette de l'aéronef (le pilote peut alors signaler des «secousses modérées»). 2, record 1, French, - turbulence%20mod%C3%A9r%C3%A9e
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
turbulence modérée : terme normalisé par le Comité sur le Glossaire à l'intention des pilotes et du personnel des services de la circulation aérienne et uniformisé par le Comité d'uniformisation de la terminologie aéronautique (CUTA) - Opérations aériennes. 3, record 1, French, - turbulence%20mod%C3%A9r%C3%A9e
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2010-11-29
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Atmospheric Physics
- Aircraft Piloting and Navigation
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- moderate chop
1, record 2, English, moderate%20chop
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
... turbulence that causes rapid bumps or jolts without appreciable changes in aircraft altitude or attitude ... 1, record 2, English, - moderate%20chop
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Physique de l'atmosphère
- Pilotage et navigation aérienne
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- secousses modérées
1, record 2, French, secousses%20mod%C3%A9r%C3%A9es
correct, feminine noun, plural
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
[...] turbulence qui produit des secousses ou soubresauts sans causer de changement appréciable à l'altitude ou à l'assiette de l'aéronef [...] 1, record 2, French, - secousses%20mod%C3%A9r%C3%A9es
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Le pilote peut alors signaler des «secousses modérées». 1, record 2, French, - secousses%20mod%C3%A9r%C3%A9es
Record 2, Key term(s)
- secousse modérée
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2008-07-23
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Aircraft Piloting and Navigation
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- high-level turbulence
1, record 3, English, high%2Dlevel%20turbulence
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
- high level turbulence 2, record 3, English, high%20level%20turbulence
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
High level turbulence(normally above 15, 000 feet ASL(above sea level)) not associated with cumuloform clouds, including thunderstorms, should be reported as CAT(Clear Air Turbulence) preceded by the appropriate intensity, or light or moderate chop. 2, record 3, English, - high%2Dlevel%20turbulence
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Pilotage et navigation aérienne
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- turbulence en haute altitude
1, record 3, French, turbulence%20en%20haute%20altitude
correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
La turbulence en haute altitude pour l'aéronautique. Les massifs montagneux affectent également l'écoulement atmosphérique en altitude en générant des zones de fortes turbulences. Ces phénomènes sont sources d'inconfort et de danger potentiel pour l'aviation commerciale qui évolue entre 8 et 14 km d'altitude. 1, record 3, French, - turbulence%20en%20haute%20altitude
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
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