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OPERATIONAL FLEXIBILITY [22 records]

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Record 1 2020-12-03

English

Subject field(s)
  • Military Strategy
CONT

Furthermore, to respond to the need for operational flexibility, the military must be able to employ and deploy its valued human resources for short or specified periods of time and provide for more seamless mobility between the regular and reserve components of the forces.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Stratégie militaire
CONT

De plus, pour répondre aux exigences de la flexibilité opérationnelle, les Forces canadiennes doivent être capables d'employer et de déployer leurs précieuses ressources humaines pendant de courtes périodes ou des périodes spécifiques, et elles doivent accroître la mobilité entre la force régulière et la réserve.

Spanish

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Record 2 2019-11-04

English

Subject field(s)
  • Federal Administration
OBS

[Special operating agencies] are operational units within a department or agency which have some management flexibility, independence and separate accountability.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Administration fédérale
CONT

Le 15 décembre 1989, le gouvernement annonçait son intention de réorganiser la gestion, le fonctionnement et la prestation de plusieurs de ses services afin de constituer cinq nouveaux organismes de service spéciaux (OSS).

OBS

[Les organismes de service spéciaux] sont des unités opérationnelles à l'intérieur d'un ministère ou d'un organisme qui disposent d'une certaine latitude de gestion, d'une indépendance et d'une responsabilité distincte.

OBS

Le Service des communications et de la coordination du Secrétariat du Conseil du Trésor recommande la graphie suivante au pluriel : organismes de service spéciaux.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Administración federal
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Record 3 2015-07-27

English

Subject field(s)
  • Program Titles (Armed Forces)
  • Military Administration
OBS

The Integrated Relocation Program(IRP) is a unique program that employs a contracted agency to provide government entities, which include; Federal employees under the National Joint Council(NJC), Canadian Armed Forces(CAF) members, and Royal Canadian Mounted Police(RCMP) members, with flexibility and assistance to relocate Members/Employees(M/E) to new work locations in response to operational requirement.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Titres de programmes (Forces armées)
  • Administration militaire
OBS

Le Programme de réinstallation intégré (PRI) est un programme unique qui utilise un organisme à contrat pour fournir à des entités gouvernementales, notamment les employés fédéraux relevant du Conseil national mixte (CNM), les membres des Forces armées canadiennes (FAC) et les membres de la Gendarmerie royale du Canada (GRC), la flexibilité et l’aide nécessaires à la réinstallation de membres/d’employés (M/E) dans un autre lieu de travail afin de répondre aux besoins opérationnels.

Spanish

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Record 4 2013-05-17

English

Subject field(s)
  • Management Theory
DEF

The ability ... to adapt rapidly and cost efficiently in response to changes in the business environment.

CONT

Enhancing user experience with a modern computing environment, improved business agility, and improved performance and self-service.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Théories de la gestion
CONT

Expérience de l'utilisateur rehaussée par un environnement informatique moderne, une plus grande souplesse opérationnelle, un meilleur rendement et une fonction libre-service.

Spanish

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Record 5 2011-12-14

English

Subject field(s)
  • Oil Production
  • Closing Devices and Nozzles (Mechanical Components)
CONT

pipe line end manifold : A collector/distributor equipment, which is characterized by the incoming or outgoing of more than two pipes, [allowing] sharing without operational flexibility.

Key term(s)
  • collector distributor device
  • collector distributor equipment

French

Domaine(s)
  • Production pétrolière
  • Obturateurs et buses (Composants mécaniques)
CONT

L'invention concerne un collecteur-distributeur de gaz combustible alimenté par plusieurs cartouches de gaz liquéfié, ce collecteur-distributeur permettant un fonctionnement analogue à celui d'une bouteille rechargeable, tout en assurant la continuité du service, la sécurité d'utilisation et la facilité de remplacement des cartouches lorsqu'elles sont vides, leur fourniture étant particulièrement commode, les opérations pouvant être réalisées directement par l'utilisateur sans recours à un centre de service. [...] L'ensemble collecteur-distributeur peut être muni d'un régulateur détendeur de type classique, ayant un adaptateur de sortie destiné au raccordement à un appareil de consommation, par exemple un appareil de cuisson domestique.

Key term(s)
  • collecteur distributeur

Spanish

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Record 6 2011-12-14

English

Subject field(s)
  • Oil Production
  • Closing Devices and Nozzles (Mechanical Components)
DEF

A collector/distributor equipment, which is characterized by the incoming or outgoing of more than two pipes, [allowing] sharing without operational flexibility.

CONT

Pipeline end manifold (PLEM) is one of a number of subsea equipment utilized in deepwater field development. PLEM is the item of subsea equipment which connects flowline and subsea facilities, i.e. subsea manifold and/or subsea tree.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Production pétrolière
  • Obturateurs et buses (Composants mécaniques)
OBS

manifold d'extrémité de l'oléoduc : Le terme «oléoduc» est plus spécifique que «pipeline», puisqu'il s'applique à un pipeline utilisé pour le transport du pétrole.

Spanish

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Record 7 2010-06-10

English

Subject field(s)
  • Aeroindustry
  • Operations (Air Forces)
CONT

"Legs" is a nickname for range and an aircraft with good range is said to have long legs.

OBS

On the other hand, the single-seater would sacrifice a great deal of operational flexibility and come into direct competition with the similarly-priced and much faster(though shorter-legged) F-5E.

OBS

legs: term always used in the plural.

Key term(s)
  • leg

French

Domaine(s)
  • Constructions aéronautiques
  • Opérations (Forces aériennes)
CONT

Et le nouveau modèle aura «les pattes plus longues» : 5 500 km de rayon d'action, au lieu de 4 500.

CONT

En fait, le ravitaillement en vol ce n'est pas de la formation... c'est du ravitaillement, c'est bien particulier, tout à fait indépendant du reste. [...] Et cela vous «allonge les pattes».

CONT

jambes : Le besoin «d'allonger les jambes» du «Spitfire» donna lieu, plus tard, à une meilleure solution, celle du bidon ventral largable.

OBS

pattes; jambes : pluriel d'usage.

Key term(s)
  • patte
  • jambe

Spanish

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Record 8 2008-08-07

English

Subject field(s)
  • Titles of Monographs
  • Personnel Management (General)
OBS

Treasury Board of Canada Secretariat. The Term Employment Policy replaced the Long Term Specified Period Employment Policy(1999). The Policy objective is to balance the fair treatment of term employees with the need for operational flexibility.

Key term(s)
  • LTSPEP

French

Domaine(s)
  • Titres de monographies
  • Gestion du personnel (Généralités)
OBS

Secrétariat du Conseil du Trésor du Canada. La Politique sur l'emploi pour une période déterminée remplace la Politique sur l'emploi pour une période déterminée de longue durée (1999). L'objectif de la politique est de maintenir l'équilibre entre le traitement équitable des employés nommés pour une période déterminée et la nécessité d'une flexibilité opérationnelle.

Key term(s)
  • PEPDLD

Spanish

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Record 9 2008-07-23

English

Subject field(s)
  • Aircraft Propulsion Systems
CONT

Past experience has demonstrated that operational flexibility is best achieved by designing initially for air combat, using a high thrust/weight ratio and moderate wing loading.

Key term(s)
  • high thrust-weight ratio

French

Domaine(s)
  • Propulsion des aéronefs
CONT

L'expérience a montré que, pour aboutir à un appareil véritablement polyvalent, la bonne méthode consiste à développer d'abord un chasseur pur, au rapport poussée/poids élevé, charge ailaire modeste et d'en dériver ensuite une version attaque, comme ce fut le cas pour le F-15E.

Key term(s)
  • rapport poussée-poids élevé

Spanish

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Record 10 2004-06-08

English

Subject field(s)
  • Orbital Stations
CONT

An Exposed Payload Facility is planned for Columbus. It will consist of two separate support structures attached to the Columbus Pressurized Module end cone in the zenith and nadir positions.

CONT

The principal new feature for an exposed payload facility is the presence of a single, multi-purpose robotic servicing capability. Whilst providing a substantial amount of operational flexibility, this feature requires that careful consideration be given to accommodation aspects.

OBS

exposed payload facility; EPF: term and abbreviation officially approved by the International Space Station official approval Group (ISSOAG).

PHR

COF Exposed Payload Facility (EPF).

French

Domaine(s)
  • Stations orbitales
CONT

Le cône arrière [du COF] est prévu pour recevoir optionnellement sa propre antenne de liaison et un équipement de télécommunications autonome avec le sol via le système de relais de données européen DRS [...] il pourrait aussi recevoir divers points d'accrochage nécessaires au raccordement d'une plate-forme de charge utile extérieure.

OBS

plate-forme de charge utile extérieure; EPF : terme et abréviation uniformisés par le Groupe de travail de la terminologie de la Station spatiale internationale (GTTSSI).

Key term(s)
  • plate-forme de charge utile extérieure

Spanish

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Record 11 2003-12-22

English

Subject field(s)
  • Orbital Stations
CONT

The second and third Materials Science Research Rack (MSRR-2 and MSRR-3) configurations will be derived from ongoing science reference experiment and follow-on rack architectural and accommodation tradeoff studies. The rack designs will optimize flexibility for on-orbit maintenance and change out of key components. The MSRR-2 will be designed to accommodate the focus of currently planned and foreseeable materials science investigations through the use of a variety of on-orbit replaceable, investigation class EMs.

CONT

The initial MSRF concept is three Materials Science Research Racks(MSRR-1, MSRR-2, MSRR-3) which will developed for a phased deployment beginning on UF-3 in September, 2001. Concepts for the required Experiment Modules which satisfy the goals and objectives of the Materials Science program, are being developed. It is anticipated that the useful life of each rack will be from a minimum of five(5) to up to ten(10) years. The operational life of the Experiment Modules(EM) is planned for a minimum of five(5) years. The Ems will be designed to be serviceable and maintainable on orbit for their operational duration to satisfy the peer-selected scientific flight investigations. Flexibility is to be included in the design for ORU [Orbital Replaceable Unit] replacement of key components in order to extend useful life. The Experiment Modules for each rack will be designed to be "smart" furnaces with the avionics packages designed to support each investigation. The Experiment Modules for MSRR-2 and MSRR-3 will be designed with optimum flexibility to support on-orbit maintenance and change out of key components.

OBS

second materials science research rack; MSRR-2: term and abbreviation officially approved by the International Space Station official approval Group (ISSOAG).

French

Domaine(s)
  • Stations orbitales
OBS

deuxième bâti de recherche en science des matériaux; MSRR-2 : terme et abréviation uniformisés par le Groupe de travail de la terminologie de la Station spatiale internationale (GTTSSI).

Spanish

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Record 12 2003-12-22

English

Subject field(s)
  • Orbital Stations
CONT

The second and third Materials Science Research Rack (MSRR-2 and MSRR-3) configurations will be derived from ongoing science reference experiment and follow-on rack architectural and accommodation tradeoff studies. The rack designs will optimize flexibility for on-orbit maintenance and change out of key components.

CONT

The initial MSRF concept is three Materials Science Research Racks(MSRR-1, MSRR-2, MSRR-3) which will be developed for a phased deployment beginning on UF-3 in September, 2001... the useful life of each rack will be from a minimum of five(5) to up to ten(10) years. The operational life of the Experiment Modules(EM) is planned for a minimum of five(5) years. The Ems will be designed to be serviceable and maintainable on orbit for their operational duration to satisfy the peer-selected scientific flight investigations. Flexibility is to be included in the design for ORU [Orbital Replaceable Unit] replacement of key components in order to extend useful life. The Experiment Modules for each rack will be designed to be "smart" furnaces with the avionics packages designed to support each investigation. The Experiment Modules for MSRR-2 and MSRR-3 will be designed with optimum flexibility to support on-orbit maintenance and change out of key components.

OBS

third materials science rack; MSRR-3: term and abbreviation officially approved by the International Space Station official approval Group (ISSOAG).

French

Domaine(s)
  • Stations orbitales
OBS

troisième bâti de recherche en sciences des matériaux; MSRR-3 : terme et abréviation uniformisés par le Groupe de travail de la terminologie de la Station spatiale internationale (GTTSSI).

Spanish

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Record 13 1999-09-25

English

Subject field(s)
  • Titles of Provincial Government Programs (Canadian)
OBS

A vast amount of sea ice information is today available at the various ice services in the world. Almost all of this information is stored in the form of ice charts for operational purposes. For statistical or climatological use the chart format is however not convenient and the information needs to be digitized. This is done by assigning numerical values to the ice parameters and to read these values at given grid points on the chart. The charts prepared by the various ice services do not all contain the same number of parameters. The resolution and accuracy also vary according to the use for which the charts are intended. A large degree of flexibility has therefore to be built into the design of both code, format and grid. It should allow digitization of historical ice charts as well as current ones in order to obtain a comprehensive computer-compatible sea ice data bank which is currently updated. The SIGRID format is mainly designed to meet larger scale climate requirements but it may also be used by national services for other purposes.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Titres de programmes de gouvernements provinciaux canadiens

Spanish

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Record 14 1997-10-23

English

Subject field(s)
  • Various Military Titles
CONT

Similar to a special Operating Agency(SOA), an SEA is an organizational model designed to enhance management flexibility in return for agreed upon levels of performance and results. An SEA is separately accountable to a Minister, and more autonomous than an SOA and has a mandate that is clearly operational.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Appellations militaires diverses
OBS

Ce type d'organisme a été mis sur pied par le Groupe des matériels au ministère de la Défense nationale.

Spanish

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Record 15 1996-03-28

English

Subject field(s)
  • Aircraft Piloting and Navigation
  • Weapon Systems (Air Forces)
  • Aircraft Systems
CONT

Optimized as a Stol strike aircraft with the maximum of internal fuel and with just enough afterburning thrust to meet take-off demands and penetration speed demands, it relied for its operational flexibility on its variable-sweep wing.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Pilotage et navigation aérienne
  • Systèmes d'armes (Forces aériennes)
  • Circuits des aéronefs
CONT

Conçu à l'origine comme avion d'attaque à décollage court (maximum de carburant interne et poussée avec rechauffe juste suffisante pour satisfaire aux exigences de longueur de roulement et de vitesse en penetration, sa voilure a flèche variable à offert la possibilité d'en dériver un avion de combat air-air à grande autonomie, le Tornado ADV.

Spanish

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Record 16 1996-03-28

English

Subject field(s)
  • Aircraft Piloting and Navigation
  • Weapon Systems (Air Forces)
  • Aircraft Systems
CONT

Optimized as a Stol strike aircraft with the maximum of internal fuel and with just enough afterburning thrust to meet take-off demands and penetration speed demands, it relied for its operational flexibility on its variable-sweep wing.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Pilotage et navigation aérienne
  • Systèmes d'armes (Forces aériennes)
  • Circuits des aéronefs
CONT

Conçu à l'origine comme avion d'attaque à décollage court (maximum de carburant interne et poussée avec réchauffe juste suffisante pour satisfaire aux exigences de longueur de roulement et de vitesse en pénétration, sa voilure a flèche variable a offert la possibilité d'en dériver un avion de combat air-air à grande autonomie, le Tornado ADV.

Spanish

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Record 17 1989-12-13

English

Subject field(s)
  • Biological Sciences
DEF

A number of columns in series, but of different ages, out of phase with each other.... This procedure enables better enzyme utilization but requires a larger volume of reactor than when conversion was maintained by continuously decreasing the flow rate.... By employing an adequate number of reactors, the variation in throughput level, while maintaining constant conversion, can be maintained within any desired limits.

OBS

Most commercial plants have at least six columns in the reactor battery controlled by microprocessor feedback devices. While increasing the number of reactors provides greater operational flexibility and minimal flow rate variation, it is nevertheless important to accept the resulting higher costs for reactor piping, valves, and instrumentation. There is also a marginal increase in operational costs due to more frequent catalyst changes.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Sciences biologiques

Spanish

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Record 18 1985-11-20

English

Subject field(s)
  • Machinery

French

Domaine(s)
  • Machines

Spanish

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Record 19 1981-04-30

English

Subject field(s)
  • Personnel Management (General)

French

Domaine(s)
  • Gestion du personnel (Généralités)

Spanish

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Record 20 1978-07-17

English

Subject field(s)
  • Propulsion of Water-Craft
  • Aircraft Propulsion Systems
CONT

(...) the application of controllable-pitch(movable-blade) propellers permits the use of full engine power at rated rpm under all operational conditions, ensuring maximum thrust production, utmost flexibility, and maneuverability.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Propulsion des bateaux
  • Propulsion des aéronefs
CONT

Hélices à ailes orientables. A pas réglable. On peut donner aux ailes certaines orientations permettant d'obtenir, pour la vitesse qu'on s'est fixée, le rendement optimal de l'appareil moteur. Mais ce système impose le stoppage de la ligne d'arbres à chaque changement de position des ailes (...) A pas variable [:] (...) Un mécanisme complexe permet d'orienter les pales progressivement pour faire varier la vitesse (...) sans changement de régime de l'appareil moteur.

Spanish

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Record 21 1976-06-19

English

Subject field(s)
  • Air Transport

French

Domaine(s)
  • Transport aérien

Spanish

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Record 22 1976-06-19

English

Subject field(s)
  • Air Transport

French

Domaine(s)
  • Transport aérien

Spanish

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