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OPERATIONAL FREQUENCY [9 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2017-02-10
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Federal Government Bodies and Committees (Canadian)
- Astronautics
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- Space and International Regulatory Activities
1, record 1, English, Space%20and%20International%20Regulatory%20Activities
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Industry Canada. This directorate licenses Canadian satellite systems and authorizes Canadian use of foreign satellite systems. It develops and implements licensing processes and procedures for the use of spectrum and orbital resources. It also protects Canada's frequency and orbital assignments and allocations internationally. It also directorate coordinates both bilaterally and multilaterally Canadian radiocommunication systems with other countries, and negotiates and implements frequency coordination agreements and operational arrangements with foreign administrations. It also promotes internationally Canada's spectrum management regulatory and procedural interests. 1, record 1, English, - Space%20and%20International%20Regulatory%20Activities
Record 1, Key term(s)
- Space and International Regulatory Activities directorate
- SIRA
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités fédéraux (Gouvernement canadien)
- Astronautique
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- Direction de la réglementation des services spatiaux et internationaux
1, record 1, French, Direction%20de%20la%20r%C3%A9glementation%20des%20services%20spatiaux%20et%20internationaux
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Industrie Canada. Cette direction délivre des licences pour les systèmes satellites canadiens et autorise l'utilisation canadienne de systèmes satellites étrangers. Elle élabore et met en œuvre des processus et des procédures de délivrance de licences d'utilisation des ressources spectrales et orbitales. Elle protège en outre les fréquences et les assignations orbitales canadiennes à l'échelle internationale. Elle coordonne avec d'autres pays les systèmes de radiocommunication canadiens tant bilatéraux que multilatéraux, et négocie et met en œuvre des accords de coordination des fréquences ainsi que des dispositions opérationnelles avec des administrations étrangères. Enfin, elle défend les intérêts réglementaires et procéduraux du Canada en ce qui concerne la gestion internationale du spectre. 1, record 1, French, - Direction%20de%20la%20r%C3%A9glementation%20des%20services%20spatiaux%20et%20internationaux
Record 1, Key term(s)
- DRSSI
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2016-08-24
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Railroad Safety
- Railroad Maintenance
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- rail integrity
1, record 2, English, rail%20integrity
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The frequency and consequences of derailments are dependent on several operational factors, such as train speed, rail integrity, braking systems, and emergency response. 1, record 2, English, - rail%20integrity
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Sécurité (Transport par rail)
- Entretien (Équipement ferroviaire)
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- intégrité des rails
1, record 2, French, int%C3%A9grit%C3%A9%20des%20rails
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
La fréquence et les conséquences des déraillements sont fonction de plusieurs facteurs opérationnels, tels que la vitesse du train, l’intégrité des rails, les circuits de freinage et l’intervention d’urgence. 1, record 2, French, - int%C3%A9grit%C3%A9%20des%20rails
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2013-10-04
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Various Military Titles
- Intelligence (Military)
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- Canadian Forces Signals Intelligence Operations Centre
1, record 3, English, Canadian%20Forces%20Signals%20Intelligence%20Operations%20Centre
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
- CFSOC 2, record 3, English, CFSOC
correct
Record 3, Synonyms, English
- Canadian Forces SIGINT Operations Centre 3, record 3, English, Canadian%20Forces%20SIGINT%20Operations%20Centre
correct
- CFSOC 4, record 3, English, CFSOC
correct
- CFSOC 4, record 3, English, CFSOC
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Mission : To operate and maintain signals intelligence collection and geolocation facilities in support of the national cryptologic programme and military operations; to operate and maintain radio frequency direction finding facilities in support of search and rescue and other programs; to maintain a capacity for the timely deployment of SIGINT forces and capabilities, in support of CF operational requirements. 5, record 3, English, - Canadian%20Forces%20Signals%20Intelligence%20Operations%20Centre
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Canadian Forces Signals Intelligence Operations Centre; Canadian Forces SIGINT Operations Centre; CFSOC: titles and abbreviation to be used by the Department of National Defence and the Canadian Forces. 6, record 3, English, - Canadian%20Forces%20Signals%20Intelligence%20Operations%20Centre
Record 3, Key term(s)
- Canadian Forces SIGINT Operations Center
- Canadian Forces Signals Intelligence Operations Center
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Appellations militaires diverses
- Renseignement (Militaire)
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- Centre d'opérations du renseignement sur les transmissions des Forces canadiennes
1, record 3, French, Centre%20d%27op%C3%A9rations%20du%20renseignement%20sur%20les%20transmissions%20des%20Forces%20canadiennes
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
- COSFC 2, record 3, French, COSFC
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Synonyms, French
- Centre des opérations SIGINT des Forces canadiennes 3, record 3, French, Centre%20des%20op%C3%A9rations%20SIGINT%20des%20Forces%20canadiennes
correct, masculine noun
- COSFC 4, record 3, French, COSFC
correct, masculine noun
- COSFC 4, record 3, French, COSFC
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Mission : Exploitation et maintien de la capacité opérationnelle des installations de collecte de renseignements électroniques et de géolocalisation, et soutien du programme national de cryptologie et des opérations militaires; exploitation et maintien de la capacité opérationnelle des installations de radionavigation (RDF) pour le soutien des activités de recherche et de sauvetage et d'autres programmes; maintien d'une capacité de déploiement rapide des fonctions SIGINT permettant de répondre aux besoins opérationnels des FC. 5, record 3, French, - Centre%20d%27op%C3%A9rations%20du%20renseignement%20sur%20les%20transmissions%20des%20Forces%20canadiennes
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Centre d'opérations du renseignement sur les transmissions des Forces canadiennes; Centre des opérations SIGINT des Forces canadiennes; COSFC : titres et abréviation d'usage obligatoire au ministère de la Défense nationale et dans les Forces canadiennes. 6, record 3, French, - Centre%20d%27op%C3%A9rations%20du%20renseignement%20sur%20les%20transmissions%20des%20Forces%20canadiennes
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2005-04-25
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Satellite Telecommunications
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- Air force satellite communications system
1, record 4, English, Air%20force%20satellite%20communications%20system
correct, United States
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
- AFSATCOM 2, record 4, English, AFSATCOM
correct, United States
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
AFSATCOM provides essential secure reliable and survivable satellite communications for Air Force Single Integrated Operational Plan (SIOP) forces and other selected high priority users. 3, record 4, English, - Air%20force%20satellite%20communications%20system
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Air Force Satellite Communications(AFSATCOM) payloads are hosted by other communications satellites, a national system for polar coverage and the DSCS III satellites for midlatitude coverage. Package D and the older Satellite Data Systems ultrahigh frequency(UHF) payloads provide 24-hour coverage of the polar regions. These payloads augment FLTSATCOM coverage at equatorial latitudes and provide polar UHF coverage to support the Single Integrated Operational Plan Aerospace supported preparations for transition of operations on polar packages from UHF to EHF. 4, record 4, English, - Air%20force%20satellite%20communications%20system
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Télécommunications par satellite
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- système de communication AFSATCOM
1, record 4, French, syst%C3%A8me%20de%20communication%20AFSATCOM
proposal, masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
- AFSATCOM 1, record 4, French, AFSATCOM
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 2001-07-05
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Aircraft Piloting and Navigation
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- interpilot air-to-air communication
1, record 5, English, interpilot%20air%2Dto%2Dair%20communication
correct, officially approved
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Two-way communication on a designated air-to-air channel to enable aircraft engaged in flights over remote and oceanic areas out of range of VHF [very high frequency] ground stations to exchange necessary operational information and to facilitate the resolution of operational problems. 1, record 5, English, - interpilot%20air%2Dto%2Dair%20communication
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
interpilot air-to-air communication: term and definition officially approved by the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO). 2, record 5, English, - interpilot%20air%2Dto%2Dair%20communication
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Pilotage et navigation aérienne
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- communications air-air entre pilotes
1, record 5, French, communications%20air%2Dair%20entre%20pilotes
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 DEF
Communications bidirectionnelles sur un canal (une voie) air-air désigné, permettant aux aéronefs en vol au-dessus de zones éloignées et océaniques, hors de portée des stations VHF [très haute fréquence] au sol, d'échanger des renseignements opérationnels nécessaires et facilitant la solution de problèmes opérationnels. 1, record 5, French, - communications%20air%2Dair%20entre%20pilotes
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
communications air-air entre pilotes : terme et définition uniformisés par l'Organisation de l'aviation civile internationale (OACI). 2, record 5, French, - communications%20air%2Dair%20entre%20pilotes
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Pilotaje y navegación aérea
Record 5, Main entry term, Spanish
- comunicación aire-aire entre pilotos
1, record 5, Spanish, comunicaci%C3%B3n%20aire%2Daire%20entre%20pilotos
correct, feminine noun, officially approved
Record 5, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 5, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Comunicación bidireccional por un canal aire-aire designado para que, en vuelos sobre áreas remotas y oceánicas, las aeronaves que estén fuera del alcance de estaciones terrestres VHF [muy alta frecuencia] puedan intercambiar información operacional necesaria y para facilitar la resolución de dificultades operacionales. 1, record 5, Spanish, - comunicaci%C3%B3n%20aire%2Daire%20entre%20pilotos
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
comunicación aire-aire entre pilotos: término y definición aceptados oficialmente por la Organización de Aviación Civil Internacional (OACI). 2, record 5, Spanish, - comunicaci%C3%B3n%20aire%2Daire%20entre%20pilotos
Record 6 - internal organization data 1995-05-24
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Federal Administration
- Public Sector Budgeting
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- operational streamlining
1, record 6, English, operational%20streamlining
correct
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 CONT
As a result of Program Review Statistics Canada will implement :-cuts in the frequency of certain programs;-operational and administrative streamlining. 1, record 6, English, - operational%20streamlining
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Administration fédérale
- Budget des collectivités publiques
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- rationalisation opérationnelle
1, record 6, French, rationalisation%20op%C3%A9rationnelle
correct, feminine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 CONT
A la suite de l'Examen des programmes, Statistique Canada instaurera : - des réductions de la fréquence de certains programmes; et - une rationalisation administrative et opérationnelle. 1, record 6, French, - rationalisation%20op%C3%A9rationnelle
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 1995-03-27
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Federal Administration
- Public Sector Budgeting
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- administrative streamlining
1, record 7, English, administrative%20streamlining
correct
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 CONT
As a result of Program Review Statistics Canada will implement :-cuts in the frequency of certain programs;-operational and administrative streamlining. 1, record 7, English, - administrative%20streamlining
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Administration fédérale
- Budget des collectivités publiques
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- rationalisation administrative
1, record 7, French, rationalisation%20administrative
correct, feminine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 CONT
A la suite de l'Examen des programmes, Statistique Canada instaurera : - des réductions de la fréquence de certains programmes; et - une rationalisation administrative et opérationnelle. 1, record 7, French, - rationalisation%20administrative
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record 8 - internal organization data 1983-08-09
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- Air Transport
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- frequency congestion
1, record 8, English, frequency%20congestion
correct
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
Record 8, Synonyms, English
Record 8, Textual support, English
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 OBS
(...) in order to alleviate frequency congestion, an interlock shall ensure that the facility not in operational use cannot radiate. 1, record 8, English, - frequency%20congestion
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Transport aérien
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- encombrement des fréquences 1, record 8, French, encombrement%20des%20fr%C3%A9quences
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
Record 8, Synonyms, French
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 OBS
(...) pour éviter l'encombrement des fréquences (...) un dispositif de verrouillage garantira que l'installation qui n'est pas en service ne peut émettre de signaux. 1, record 8, French, - encombrement%20des%20fr%C3%A9quences
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
Record 9 - internal organization data 1981-09-04
Record 9, English
Record 9, Subject field(s)
- General Vocabulary
Record 9, Main entry term, English
- operational frequency 1, record 9, English, operational%20frequency
Record 9, Abbreviations, English
Record 9, Synonyms, English
Record 9, French
Record 9, Domaine(s)
- Vocabulaire général
Record 9, Main entry term, French
- fréquence d'application 1, record 9, French, fr%C3%A9quence%20d%27application
Record 9, Abbreviations, French
Record 9, Synonyms, French
Record 9, Textual support, French
Record 9, Spanish
Record 9, Textual support, Spanish
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