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OPERATIONAL STAGE [14 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2023-03-31
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Wastewater Treatment
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- package treatment unit
1, record 1, English, package%20treatment%20unit
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- package unit 1, record 1, English, package%20unit
correct
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The term "package treatment unit" is applied to a wide spectrum of plant manufactured [modules] assembled ahead of time, usually at a manufacturing facility remote from the site. A package unit is typically delivered to the site as a skid-mounted unit, pre-piped and pre-wired ready for connecting to the process tanks and mains services, thus saving on installation work and operational downtime.... Package units can... provide a first stage of treatment for effluent from industry, particularly the food and drink sector, in order to cut discharge costs. 1, record 1, English, - package%20treatment%20unit
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
package: A preassembled unit. 2, record 1, English, - package%20treatment%20unit
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Traitement des eaux usées
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- unité de traitement préassemblée
1, record 1, French, unit%C3%A9%20de%20traitement%20pr%C3%A9assembl%C3%A9e
proposal, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record 1, Key term(s)
- unité de traitement pré-assemblée
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2003-01-06
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Scientific Instruments
- Spacecraft
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- superfluid-helium gyroscope
1, record 2, English, superfluid%2Dhelium%20gyroscope
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
- SHEG 1, record 2, English, SHEG
correct
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- superfluid helium gyroscope 2, record 2, English, superfluid%20helium%20gyroscope
correct
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Only such instruments as superconducting gravimeter, ring laser gyroscope or superfluid helium gyroscope, are capable of measuring the motion of the IRP [instantaneous rotation pole] but they are still far from the operational stage. 2, record 2, English, - superfluid%2Dhelium%20gyroscope
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Instruments scientifiques
- Engins spatiaux
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- gyroscope à hélium superfluide
1, record 2, French, gyroscope%20%C3%A0%20h%C3%A9lium%20superfluide
masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2002-11-13
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Launchers (Astronautics)
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- single stage rocket technology
1, record 3, English, single%20stage%20rocket%20technology
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
- SSRT 2, record 3, English, SSRT
correct
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
When declining NASA budgets are combined with operational programs like the Space Shuttle and International Space Station, little remains for new ventures that have long term high cost attributes. This is one reason NASA is developing single stage rocket technology but is leaving development of future launch systems to private industry. 3, record 3, English, - single%20stage%20rocket%20technology
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Lanceurs (Astronautique)
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- technologie des lanceurs mono-étage
1, record 3, French, technologie%20des%20lanceurs%20mono%2D%C3%A9tage
feminine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
- technologie des fusées mono-étage 1, record 3, French, technologie%20des%20fus%C3%A9es%20mono%2D%C3%A9tage
feminine noun
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2002-11-05
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Nuclear Fission Reactors
- Spacecraft
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- reactor-in-flight test
1, record 4, English, reactor%2Din%2Dflight%20test
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
- RIFT 1, record 4, English, RIFT
correct
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The first test launching of the Saturn V may come in early 1966, with operational launchings occurring about two years later. Another mission of the Saturn V will be to flight test a nuclear rocket stage RIFT(Reactor-in-Flight-Test). 2, record 4, English, - reactor%2Din%2Dflight%20test
Record 4, Key term(s)
- reactor in flight test
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Réacteurs nucléaires de fission
- Engins spatiaux
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- essai de réacteur en vol
1, record 4, French, essai%20de%20r%C3%A9acteur%20en%20vol
masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 2000-08-04
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Public Administration (General)
- General Vocabulary
- Citizenship and Immigration
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- executory phase
1, record 5, English, executory%20phase
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
- operational stage 2, record 5, English, operational%20stage
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Administration publique (Généralités)
- Vocabulaire général
- Citoyenneté et immigration
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- stade d'exécution
1, record 5, French, stade%20d%27ex%C3%A9cution
correct, masculine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 1999-03-05
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Aeronautical Engineering and Maintenance
- Aircraft Systems
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- aircraft cross-servicing
1, record 6, English, aircraft%20cross%2Dservicing
correct, NATO, standardized
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Services performed on an aircraft by an organization other than that to which the aircraft is assigned, according to an established operational aircraft cross-servicing requirement, and for which there may be a charge. 1, record 6, English, - aircraft%20cross%2Dservicing
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Aircraft cross-servicing has been divided into two categories : a. Stage A cross-servicing : The servicing of an aircraft on an aerodrome/ship, which enables the aircraft to be flown to another aerodrome/ship. b. Stage B cross-servicing : The servicing of an aircraft on an aerodrome/ship, which enables the aircraft to be flown on an operational mission. 1, record 6, English, - aircraft%20cross%2Dservicing
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 2 OBS
aircraft cross-servicing: term and definition standardized by NATO 2, record 6, English, - aircraft%20cross%2Dservicing
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Aérotechnique et maintenance
- Circuits des aéronefs
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- services mutuels pour aéronefs
1, record 6, French, services%20mutuels%20pour%20a%C3%A9ronefs
correct, masculine noun, NATO, standardized
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Prestation de services à un aéronef par un organisme autre que celui auquel il est affecté, éventuellement à titre onéreux, et conformément à un besoin opérationnel défini de services mutuels pour aéronefs. 1, record 6, French, - services%20mutuels%20pour%20a%C3%A9ronefs
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Les services mutuels pour aéronefs comprennent deux catégories: a. Services mutuels stade A: Prestation de services à un aéronef sur un aérodrome ou un navire, pour lui permettre de se rendre a un autre aérodrome ou sur un autre navire. b. Services mutuels stade B: Prestation de services à un aéronef sur un aérodrome ou un navire, pour lui permettre d'effectuer une mission opérationnelle. 1, record 6, French, - services%20mutuels%20pour%20a%C3%A9ronefs
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 2 OBS
services mutuels pour aéronefs: terme et définition normalisés par l'OTAN. 2, record 6, French, - services%20mutuels%20pour%20a%C3%A9ronefs
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Ingeniería aeronáutica y mantenimiento
- Circuitos de las aeronaves
Record 6, Main entry term, Spanish
- servicios de mantenimiento mutuo de aviones
1, record 6, Spanish, servicios%20de%20mantenimiento%20mutuo%20de%20aviones
correct, masculine noun, plural
Record 6, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 6, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Prestación de servicios de mantenimiento a una aeronave por un organismo distinto al que la aeronave está asignado, eventualmente a título oneroso, y que se lleva a cabo de acuerdo con unas necesidades previamente establecidas de apoyo mutuo. 1, record 6, Spanish, - servicios%20de%20mantenimiento%20mutuo%20de%20aviones
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Los servicios de mantenimiento mutuo para aeronaves comprenden dos categorías: a. Servicios de mantenimiento grado A: Prestación de servicios a una aeronave, en un aeródromo o buque, y que le permite volar a otro aeródromo o buque. Estos servicios incluyen el repostado de carburantes, tanto líquidos como gaseosos, instalación de paracaídas de freno (si es necesario), ayudas para el despegue y maniobras en tierra. b. Servicios de mantenimiento mutuo grado B: Prestación de servicios a una aeronave, en un aeródromo o buque, y que le permite volar para cumplir una misión operativa. Además de los servicios prestados en el grado A, los de grado B incluyen la carga de armas y/o películas, y también comprenden el revelado e interpretación de cualquier película utilizada en alguna misión previa. 1, record 6, Spanish, - servicios%20de%20mantenimiento%20mutuo%20de%20aviones
Record 7 - internal organization data 1994-07-18
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Social Psychology
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- formal operational stage
1, record 7, English, formal%20operational%20stage
correct
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Piaget’s fourth stage of cognitive development in which a child can construct a belief system, think abstractly, and think reflexively about himself or herself. 1, record 7, English, - formal%20operational%20stage
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Related terms : concrete operational stage, preoperational stage, sensorimotor stage. 2, record 7, English, - formal%20operational%20stage
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Psychologie sociale
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- stade opératoire formel
1, record 7, French, stade%20op%C3%A9ratoire%20formel
correct, masculine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Quatrième stade du développement cognitif selon Piaget. L'enfant peut maintenant élaborer un système de croyances et penser de façon abstraite et réflexive. 1, record 7, French, - stade%20op%C3%A9ratoire%20formel
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Termes connexes : stade opératoire concret, stade préopératoire, stade sensorimoteur. 2, record 7, French, - stade%20op%C3%A9ratoire%20formel
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record 8 - internal organization data 1993-11-25
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- Personality Development
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- concrete operational period
1, record 8, English, concrete%20operational%20period
correct
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
Record 8, Synonyms, English
- concrete operational stage 2, record 8, English, concrete%20operational%20stage
correct
Record 8, Textual support, English
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The third of Piaget’s four major periods of cognitive development. According to Piaget, the child begins not only to visualize series of operations independent of its own actions but also to understand logical concepts, such as conservation, during this period. 3, record 8, English, - concrete%20operational%20period
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Développement de la personnalité
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- stade des opérations concrètes
1, record 8, French, stade%20des%20op%C3%A9rations%20concr%C3%A8tes
correct, masculine noun
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
Record 8, Synonyms, French
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Dans la théorie de Piaget, troisième stade de développement au cours duquel l'enfant commence à se représenter des séries d'opérations indépendantes de ses propres actions. 2, record 8, French, - stade%20des%20op%C3%A9rations%20concr%C3%A8tes
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
Record 9 - internal organization data 1993-04-28
Record 9, English
Record 9, Subject field(s)
- IT Security
Record 9, Main entry term, English
- set of users
1, record 9, English, set%20of%20users
correct
Record 9, Abbreviations, English
Record 9, Synonyms, English
Record 9, Textual support, English
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 CONT
A "mode of operation" for an information technology system is an operational state for a defined set of users. It integrates the requirements of the system in terms of the user community and communications requirements, and its security needs as defined in the threat assessment and the statement of sensitivity.... Selecting a mode of operation is part of the threat and risk assessment process, at the security design stage. 1, record 9, English, - set%20of%20users
Record 9, French
Record 9, Domaine(s)
- Sécurité des TI
Record 9, Main entry term, French
- ensemble d'utilisateurs
1, record 9, French, ensemble%20d%27utilisateurs
masculine noun
Record 9, Abbreviations, French
Record 9, Synonyms, French
Record 9, Textual support, French
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Le «mode d'exploitation» d'un système de technologie de l'information correspond à la situation opérationnelle par rapport à un ensemble défini d'utilisateurs. Il tient compte des exigences du système par rapport aux utilisateurs et de celles des télécommunications ainsi que des particularités de la sécurité formulées en fonction de l'évaluation de la menace et de l'énoncé sur la nature délicate. (...) Le choix du mode d'exploitation fait partie du processus d'évaluation de la menace et des risques, et plus particulièrement de la conception des mesures de sécurité. 1, record 9, French, - ensemble%20d%27utilisateurs
Record 9, Spanish
Record 9, Textual support, Spanish
Record 10 - internal organization data 1993-04-28
Record 10, English
Record 10, Subject field(s)
- IT Security
Record 10, Main entry term, English
- mode of operation for an information technology system
1, record 10, English, mode%20of%20operation%20for%20an%20information%20technology%20system
correct
Record 10, Abbreviations, English
Record 10, Synonyms, English
Record 10, Textual support, English
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 CONT
A "mode of operation" for an information technology system is an operational state for a defined set of users. It integrates the requirements of the system in terms of the user community and communications requirements, and its security needs as defined in the threat assessment and the statement of sensitivity.... Selecting a mode of operation is part of the threat and risk assessment process, at the security design stage. 1, record 10, English, - mode%20of%20operation%20for%20an%20information%20technology%20system
Record 10, French
Record 10, Domaine(s)
- Sécurité des TI
Record 10, Main entry term, French
- mode d'exploitation d'un système de technologie de l'information
1, record 10, French, mode%20d%27exploitation%20d%27un%20syst%C3%A8me%20de%20technologie%20de%20l%27information
masculine noun
Record 10, Abbreviations, French
Record 10, Synonyms, French
Record 10, Textual support, French
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Le «mode d'exploitation» d'un système de technologie de l'information correspond à la situation opérationnelle par rapport à un ensemble défini d'utilisateurs. Il tient compte des exigences du système par rapport aux utilisateurs et de celles des télécommunications ainsi que des particularités de la sécurité formulées en fonction de l'évaluation de la menace et de l'énoncé sur la nature délicate. (...) Le choix du mode d'exploitation fait partie du processus d'évaluation de la menace et des risques, et plus particulièrement de la conception des mesures de sécurité. 1, record 10, French, - mode%20d%27exploitation%20d%27un%20syst%C3%A8me%20de%20technologie%20de%20l%27information
Record 10, Spanish
Record 10, Textual support, Spanish
Record 11 - internal organization data 1993-04-28
Record 11, English
Record 11, Subject field(s)
- IT Security
Record 11, Main entry term, English
- threat and risk assessment process
1, record 11, English, threat%20and%20risk%20assessment%20process
correct
Record 11, Abbreviations, English
Record 11, Synonyms, English
Record 11, Textual support, English
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 CONT
A "mode of operation" for an information technology system is an operational state for a defined set of users. It integrates the requirements of the system in terms of the user community and communications requirements, and its security needs as defined in the threat assessment and the statement of sensitivity.... Selecting a mode of operation is part of the threat and risk assessment process, at the security design stage. 1, record 11, English, - threat%20and%20risk%20assessment%20process
Record 11, French
Record 11, Domaine(s)
- Sécurité des TI
Record 11, Main entry term, French
- processus d'évaluation de la menace et des risques
1, record 11, French, processus%20d%27%C3%A9valuation%20de%20la%20menace%20et%20des%20risques
masculine noun
Record 11, Abbreviations, French
Record 11, Synonyms, French
Record 11, Textual support, French
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Le «mode d'exploitation» d'un système de technologie de l'information correspond à la situation opérationnelle par rapport à un ensemble défini d'utilisateurs. Il tient compte des exigences du système par rapport aux utilisateurs et de celles des télécommunications ainsi que des particularités de la sécurité formulées en fonction de l'évaluation de la menace et de l'énoncé sur la nature délicate. (...) Le choix du mode d'exploitation fait partie du processus d'évaluation de la menace et des risques, et plus particulièrement de la conception des mesures de sécurité. 1, record 11, French, - processus%20d%27%C3%A9valuation%20de%20la%20menace%20et%20des%20risques
Record 11, Spanish
Record 11, Textual support, Spanish
Record 12 - internal organization data 1988-02-02
Record 12, English
Record 12, Subject field(s)
- Aeroindustry
Record 12, Main entry term, English
- Air Force Test and Evaluation Center
1, record 12, English, Air%20Force%20Test%20and%20Evaluation%20Center
correct
Record 12, Abbreviations, English
- AFOTEC 2, record 12, English, AFOTEC
correct
Record 12, Synonyms, English
Record 12, Textual support, English
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The test program will be under the control of the Air Force Test and Evaluation Center(AFOTEC). The first stage, which lasts five months, is the Qualification Operational Test and Evaluation(QOT&E) at the Douglas facility in Yuma(Arizona). There is then a six-month Follow-on Test and Evaluation(FOT&E) at Barksdale AFB(Louisiana), which includes comprehensive testing of the aircraft's operational effectiveness and the ability of USAF personnel to maintain it. 3, record 12, English, - Air%20Force%20Test%20and%20Evaluation%20Center
Record 12, French
Record 12, Domaine(s)
- Constructions aéronautiques
Record 12, Main entry term, French
- Air Force Test and Evaluation Center
1, record 12, French, Air%20Force%20Test%20and%20Evaluation%20Center
correct, masculine noun
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 1986-02-25
Record 13, English
Record 13, Subject field(s)
- Thermal Insulation
Record 13, Main entry term, English
- "Agatha Christie" mode of operation
1, record 13, English, %5C%22Agatha%20Christie%5C%22%20mode%20of%20operation
correct
Record 13, Abbreviations, English
Record 13, Synonyms, English
Record 13, Textual support, English
Record number: 13, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Collect information and interpret from other's experience(reports, building managers, etc.). This step in the methodology is often referred to as the "Agatha Christie" mode of operation. There is an art to interpreting information from operational people. Fastidious questioning is a necessity if the correct clues are to be identified. The ability to identify the cause and effects of a problem depends largely on the thoroughness applied at this stage. 1, record 13, English, - %5C%22Agatha%20Christie%5C%22%20mode%20of%20operation
Record 13, French
Record 13, Domaine(s)
- Isolation thermique
Record 13, Main entry term, French
- mode de reconnaissance "Agatha Christie"
1, record 13, French, mode%20de%20reconnaissance%20%5C%22Agatha%20Christie%5C%22
masculine noun
Record 13, Abbreviations, French
Record 13, Synonyms, French
Record 13, Textual support, French
Record 13, Spanish
Record 13, Textual support, Spanish
Record 14 - internal organization data 1981-08-21
Record 14, English
Record 14, Subject field(s)
- Personality Development
Record 14, Main entry term, English
- preoperational stage
1, record 14, English, preoperational%20stage
correct
Record 14, Abbreviations, English
Record 14, Synonyms, English
Record 14, Textual support, English
Record number: 14, Textual support number: 1 CONT
With the elaboration of basic schemata, thinking begins to develop, and moves from the preoperational stage(beginning with the symbolic function) to concrete operational thought, when the adolescent is able to think reflectively about the logical operations themselves and use them systematically(...) 2, record 14, English, - preoperational%20stage
Record number: 14, Textual support number: 2 CONT
The preoperational stage runs from eighteen months to about seven years of age. 3, record 14, English, - preoperational%20stage
Record 14, Key term(s)
- preoperational representation
Record 14, French
Record 14, Domaine(s)
- Développement de la personnalité
Record 14, Main entry term, French
- stade préopératoire
1, record 14, French, stade%20pr%C3%A9op%C3%A9ratoire
correct
Record 14, Abbreviations, French
Record 14, Synonyms, French
- période préopératoire 2, record 14, French, p%C3%A9riode%20pr%C3%A9op%C3%A9ratoire
correct
- niveau préopératoire 3, record 14, French, niveau%20pr%C3%A9op%C3%A9ratoire
correct
Record 14, Textual support, French
Record number: 14, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Le développement intellectuel de l'enfant passe, selon Piaget, par cinq étapes bien définies: 1- une période sensori-motrice (...) 2- un stade préopératoire (de deux à quatre ans), dominé par une pensée essentiellement égocentrique et anthropomorphique ("Regarde, Maman, la lune qui me suit"); 3- une époque intuitive (...) 4- un stade des opérations concrètes (...) 5- une période des opérations formelles (...) 1, record 14, French, - stade%20pr%C3%A9op%C3%A9ratoire
Record 14, Key term(s)
- niveau préopératoire
Record 14, Spanish
Record 14, Textual support, Spanish
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