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POINT OBSTACLE [10 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2021-02-11
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Aircraft Piloting and Navigation
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- obstacle position
1, record 1, English, obstacle%20position
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
- OBSX,Y,Z 2, record 1, English, OBSX%2CY%2CZ
correct
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The along track distance to an obstacle from the LTP [landing threshold point], the perpendicular distance from the centreline extended, and the MSL [mean sea level] elevation, respectively, of the obstacle clearance surfaces. 1, record 1, English, - obstacle%20position
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Pilotage et navigation aérienne
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- position d'obstacles
1, record 1, French, position%20d%27obstacles
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Distance longitudinale séparant un obstacle du LTP [landing threshold point], la distance perpendiculaire à partir du prolongement de l'axe et l'élévation MSL [mean sea level] des surfaces de franchissement des obstacles. 1, record 1, French, - position%20d%27obstacles
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
landing threshold point : point de seuil d'atterrissage. 2, record 1, French, - position%20d%27obstacles
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
mean sea level : niveau moyen de la mer. 2, record 1, French, - position%20d%27obstacles
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2015-07-31
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Air Traffic Control
- Aircraft Piloting and Navigation
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- missed approach point
1, record 2, English, missed%20approach%20point
correct, standardized, officially approved
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
- MAP 2, record 2, English, MAP
correct, Canada, United States, standardized
- MAPt 3, record 2, English, MAPt
correct, officially approved
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
That point in an instrument approach procedure at or before which the prescribed missed approach procedure must be initiated in order to ensure that the minimum obstacle clearance is not infringed. [Definition officially approved by ICAO. ] 3, record 2, English, - missed%20approach%20point
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
missed approach point; MAPt: term and abbreviation officially approved by the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO). 4, record 2, English, - missed%20approach%20point
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
missed approach point; MAP: term, and abbreviation standardized by the Glossary for Pilots and Air Traffic Services Personnel Committee. 5, record 2, English, - missed%20approach%20point
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Circulation et trafic aériens
- Pilotage et navigation aérienne
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- point d'approche interrompue
1, record 2, French, point%20d%27approche%20interrompue
correct, masculine noun, standardized, officially approved
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
- MAP 2, record 2, French, MAP
correct, masculine noun, Canada, standardized, officially approved
- MAPt 3, record 2, French, MAPt
correct, masculine noun, officially approved
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Point d'une procédure d'approche aux instruments auquel ou avant lequel la procédure prescrite d'approche interrompue doit être amorcée afin de garantir que la marge minimale de franchissement d'obstacles est respectée. [Définition uniformisée par l'OACI.] 3, record 2, French, - point%20d%27approche%20interrompue
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
point d'approche interrompue; MAPt : terme et abréviation uniformisés par l'Organisation de l'aviation civile internationale (OACI). 4, record 2, French, - point%20d%27approche%20interrompue
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
point d'approche interrompue; MAP : terme et abréviation normalisés par le Comité sur le Glossaire à l'intention des pilotes et du personnel des services de la circulation aérienne et uniformisés par le Comité d'uniformisation de la terminologie aéronautique (CUTA) - Opérations aériennes. 5, record 2, French, - point%20d%27approche%20interrompue
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Control de tránsito aéreo
- Pilotaje y navegación aérea
Record 2, Main entry term, Spanish
- punto de aproximación frustrada
1, record 2, Spanish, punto%20de%20aproximaci%C3%B3n%20frustrada
correct, masculine noun, officially approved
Record 2, Abbreviations, Spanish
- MAPt 1, record 2, Spanish, MAPt
correct, masculine noun, officially approved
Record 2, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
En un procedimiento de aproximación por instrumentos, punto en el cual, o antes del cual se ha de iniciar la aproximación frustrada prescrita, con el fin de respetar el margen mínimo de franqueamiento de obstáculos. [Definición aceptada oficialmente por la OACI.] 1, record 2, Spanish, - punto%20de%20aproximaci%C3%B3n%20frustrada
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
punto de aproximación frustrada; MAPt: término y abreviatura aceptados oficialmente por la Organización de Aviación Civil Internacional (OACI). 2, record 2, Spanish, - punto%20de%20aproximaci%C3%B3n%20frustrada
Record 3 - internal organization data 2015-06-04
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Horse Racing and Equestrian Sports
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- take off point
1, record 3, English, take%20off%20point
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
- take-off point 2, record 3, English, take%2Doff%20point
correct
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The optimum point for a horse to take off before jumping an obstacle. 2, record 3, English, - take%20off%20point
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
There are a number of variables that affect the take off point for a given horse, such as (1) the jump height, (2) the type of jump, (3) the speed of the approach, and (4) other requirements before or after the jump. 3, record 3, English, - take%20off%20point
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Courses hippiques et sports équestres
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- point d'appel
1, record 3, French, point%20d%27appel
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
- emplacement de la battue d'appel 2, record 3, French, emplacement%20de%20la%20battue%20d%27appel
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Point optimal situé avant un obstacle qu’un cheval doit franchir. 3, record 3, French, - point%20d%27appel
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
En saut d'obstacle, le point d'appel est le nom donné à l'emplacement à partir duquel le cheval quitte le sol pour franchir un obstacle. Le point d'appel se trouve devant chaque obstacle à une distance déterminée par la hauteur de l'obstacle et son profil 4, record 3, French, - point%20d%27appel
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 CONT
Le cheval en équilibre est en totale liberté musculaire et se dirige sur deux doigts... Par contre, l'emplacement de la battue d'appel est primordial, ni trop près (brusque lever des épaules pour se dégager de l'obstacle) ni trop loin (baisser du garrot avant d'attaquer le saut). 5, record 3, French, - point%20d%27appel
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Carreras de caballos y deportes ecuestres
Record 3, Main entry term, Spanish
- punto de batida
1, record 3, Spanish, punto%20de%20batida
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 3, Synonyms, Spanish
- punto de salida 2, record 3, Spanish, punto%20de%20salida
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Punto ideal en el que un caballo empieza a trotar antes de saltar un obstáculo. 2, record 3, Spanish, - punto%20de%20batida
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Se ha demostrado el dominio y técnica suficiente para superar la prueba de salto de obstáculos, al aire de trote y galope, valorando la posición, asiento y equilibrio del jinete, el empleo de las ayudas, la actitud del caballo sobre la impulsión, la cadencia, el equilibrio, la rectitud, el punto de batida en el salto y la corrección en la ejecución. 1, record 3, Spanish, - punto%20de%20batida
Record 4 - internal organization data 2012-09-04
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Air Navigation Aids
- Aircraft Piloting and Navigation
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- stepdown fix
1, record 4, English, stepdown%20fix
correct, standardized
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
- step-down fix 2, record 4, English, step%2Ddown%20fix
correct
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A fix permitting additional descent within a segment of an instrument approach procedure(IAP) by identifying the point at which a controlling obstacle has been safely overflown. 3, record 4, English, - stepdown%20fix
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
A stepdown fix permits additional descent within a segment by identifying a point at which a controlling obstacle has been safely overflown. 4, record 4, English, - stepdown%20fix
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
stepdown fix: term and definition standardized by the Glossary for Pilots and Air Traffic Services Personnel Committee. 5, record 4, English, - stepdown%20fix
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Aides à la navigation aérienne
- Pilotage et navigation aérienne
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- repère de descente par paliers
1, record 4, French, rep%C3%A8re%20de%20descente%20par%20paliers
correct, masculine noun, standardized
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
- repère de palier de descente 2, record 4, French, rep%C3%A8re%20de%20palier%20de%20descente
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Repère autorisant une descente supplémentaire à l'intérieur d'un segment de la procédure d'approche aux instruments (IAP) en identifiant le point auquel l'aéronef a survolé l'obstacle principal en toute sécurité. 1, record 4, French, - rep%C3%A8re%20de%20descente%20par%20paliers
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Un repère de palier de descente permet de poursuivre la descente à l'intérieur des limites d'un segment en identifiant le point auquel un obstacle déterminant a été franchi avec sécurité. 3, record 4, French, - rep%C3%A8re%20de%20descente%20par%20paliers
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
repère de descente par paliers : terme 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 4, French, - rep%C3%A8re%20de%20descente%20par%20paliers
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Ayuda para la navegación aérea
- Pilotaje y navegación aérea
Record 4, Main entry term, Spanish
- punto de referencia de escalón de descenso
1, record 4, Spanish, punto%20de%20referencia%20de%20escal%C3%B3n%20de%20descenso
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 4, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 2011-03-02
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Horse Racing and Equestrian Sports
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- take off impulsion
1, record 5, English, take%20off%20impulsion
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
From the take-off point and before the suspension, pushing in the air over the obstacle. 1, record 5, English, - take%20off%20impulsion
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Courses hippiques et sports équestres
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- élan
1, record 5, French, %C3%A9lan
correct, masculine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
- détente 1, record 5, French, d%C3%A9tente
correct, feminine noun
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Action au moment où le cheval se pousse dans les airs pour franchir l'obstacle. Il s'agit d'une phase entre la battue et le planer. 1, record 5, French, - %C3%A9lan
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 2007-08-17
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Geomorphology and Geomorphogeny
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- longitudinal dune
1, record 6, English, longitudinal%20dune
correct
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A long, narrow sand dune, usually symmetrical in cross profile, oriented parallel with the direction of the prevailing wind. 2, record 6, English, - longitudinal%20dune
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
It is wider and steeper on the windward side but tapers to a point on the leeward side, and commonly forms behind an obstacle in an area where sand is abundant and the wind is strong and constant. 2, record 6, English, - longitudinal%20dune
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Longitudinal dunes range from 60 meters to 100 kilometers in length and from 3 to 50 meters in height. 3, record 6, English, - longitudinal%20dune
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Géomorphologie et géomorphogénie
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- dune longitudinale
1, record 6, French, dune%20longitudinale
correct, feminine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
- dune en vague 2, record 6, French, dune%20en%20vague
feminine noun
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Dune de sable étroite et allongée d'orientation parallèle au vent dominant. 3, record 6, French, - dune%20longitudinale
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 CONT
De petits obstacles, cailloux, touffes d'herbes, arbustes, peuvent donner naissance à de petites accumulations sableuses. [...] Lorsque le vent a soufflé, on a ainsi une indication précise de sa direction, et même de sa force par l'observation de cette flèche sableuse. On acquiert ainsi la notion d'édifice dunaire allongé dans le lit du vent autrement dit de «dune longitudinale». 4, record 6, French, - dune%20longitudinale
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 2 CONT
Les dunes en vague [...] sont l'une des [dunes les] plus fréquentes dans les déserts chauds [...]. [Leurs] ondulations sont [...] beaucoup moins vigoureuses que les barkhanes ou les dunes paraboliques [...] 2, record 6, French, - dune%20longitudinale
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Geomorfología y geomorfogénesis
Record 6, Main entry term, Spanish
- duna longitudinal
1, record 6, Spanish, duna%20longitudinal
correct, feminine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 6, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Duna alargada en la dirección del viento, resultante del desarrollo de uno de los extremos de un barján, cuando el otro es retenido por un obstáculo. 1, record 6, Spanish, - duna%20longitudinal
Record 7 - internal organization data 2004-04-30
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Names of Special Years, Weeks, Days
- Education (General)
- Sociology of Communication
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- International Literacy Day
1, record 7, English, International%20Literacy%20Day
correct
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
On 8 September, UNESCO celebrates International Literacy Day. Some people may believe that, in the audiovisual age, writing is outmoded; but this is by no means true. On the one hand, the written word is still indispensable as a reference point or a compass, enabling us to get our bearings in the galaxy of visual images. On the other hand, written knowledge is as vital as ever to the self-realization of every individual, every social group and every nation. Mastery of the written word is still a condition of access to knowledge and the full exercise of citizenship. Although illiteracy, in oral civilizations, can clearly not be equated with ignorance, it is a major obstacle to the acquisition of the knowledge and know-how that are essential for daily life in modern society. 1, record 7, English, - International%20Literacy%20Day
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Désignations d'années, de semaines et de jours spéciaux
- Pédagogie (Généralités)
- Sociologie de la communication
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- Journée internationale de l'alphabétisation
1, record 7, French, Journ%C3%A9e%20internationale%20de%20l%27alphab%C3%A9tisation
correct, feminine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
L'UNESCO célèbre le 8 septembre la Journée Internationale de l'alphabétisation. Même si certains pensent qu'à l'époque du «tout image», l'écrit est dépassé, il n'en est rien. D'une part, l'écrit reste indispensable comme repère, ou comme boussole, dans la galaxie de l'image. D'autre part, le savoir écrit est toujours aussi vital pour l'affirmation de chaque personnel de chaque groupe social, de chaque nation. La maîtrise de l'écrit conditionne encore et toujours l'accès au savoir et au plein exercice de la citoyenneté. Si, dans les civilisations de l'oralité, l'analphabétisme n'est évidemment pas synonyme d'ignorance, il se révèle un obstacle majeur à l'acquisition des connaissances indispensables à la vie quotidienne dans une société moderne. 1, record 7, French, - Journ%C3%A9e%20internationale%20de%20l%27alphab%C3%A9tisation
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Designaciones de años, semanas y días especiales
- Pedagogía (Generalidades)
- Sociología de la comunicación
Record 7, Main entry term, Spanish
- Día Internacional de la Alfabetización
1, record 7, Spanish, D%C3%ADa%20Internacional%20de%20la%20Alfabetizaci%C3%B3n
correct, feminine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 7, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record 8 - internal organization data 1992-01-07
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- Field Engineering (Military)
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- point obstacle
1, record 8, English, point%20obstacle
correct
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
Record 8, Synonyms, English
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Génie (Militaire)
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- obstacle ponctuel
1, record 8, French, obstacle%20ponctuel
masculine noun
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
Record 8, Synonyms, French
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
Record 9 - internal organization data 1989-12-19
Record 9, English
Record 9, Subject field(s)
- Biological Sciences
Record 9, Main entry term, English
- bifunctional reagent
1, record 9, English, bifunctional%20reagent
correct
Record 9, Abbreviations, English
Record 9, Synonyms, English
Record 9, Textual support, English
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 CONT
In many cases the presence of an insoluble or even soluble carrier matrix may become an insuperable obstacle for the enzyme to perform its function in the organism. In such cases investigators have used bifunctional reagents to stabilize enzymes by intramolecular crosslinking. As a rule these attempts have had only limited success, based on trials with many enzymes.... The matter is complicated by the fact that the bifunctional reagent can interact with the enzyme in three different ways : one point modification, intermolecular linking, and intramolecular crosslinking. The observed stabilization effect can be explained easily by a simple modification to the enzyme or by changes in the microenvironment as a result of the modification. 1, record 9, English, - bifunctional%20reagent
Record 9, French
Record 9, Domaine(s)
- Sciences biologiques
Record 9, Main entry term, French
- agent bifonctionnel
1, record 9, French, agent%20bifonctionnel
correct, masculine noun
Record 9, Abbreviations, French
Record 9, Synonyms, French
Record 9, Textual support, French
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 CONT
L'insolubilisation des enzymes requiert (...) une "greffe" dans des conditions douces, entre R-COOH ou R-NH2 de la protéine et certains groupements réactifs du support solide. (...) Les agents du couplage enzyme-support sont en bonne règle des agents bifonctionnels, actifs dans des conditions douces (glutaraldéhyde, carbodiimides, etc.). Souvent, la liaison n'est pas effectuée en une seule étape, mais le support est d'abord activé, puis la protéine lui est fixée. 1, record 9, French, - agent%20bifonctionnel
Record 9, Spanish
Record 9, Textual support, Spanish
Record 10 - internal organization data 1983-08-09
Record 10, English
Record 10, Subject field(s)
- Air Transport
Record 10, Main entry term, English
- guyed antenna
1, record 10, English, guyed%20antenna
correct
Record 10, Abbreviations, English
Record 10, Synonyms, English
Record 10, Textual support, English
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 CONT
In the case of a guyed Tower or antenna where it is not possible to locate a high intensity obstacle light on the top, such a light shall be located at the highest practicable point and a medium intensity obstacle light showing white mounted on the top. 1, record 10, English, - guyed%20antenna
Record 10, French
Record 10, Domaine(s)
- Transport aérien
Record 10, Main entry term, French
- antenne haubanée 1, record 10, French, antenne%20hauban%C3%A9e
Record 10, Abbreviations, French
Record 10, Synonyms, French
Record 10, Textual support, French
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Lorsqu'il s'agit d'un pylône ou d'une antenne haubané, auquel cas il n'est pas possible de placer un feu d'obstacle à haute intensité au sommet, ce feu sera placé à l'endroit le plus haut possible et un feu d'obstacle blanc à moyenne intensité sera placé au sommet. 1, record 10, French, - antenne%20hauban%C3%A9e
Record 10, Spanish
Record 10, Textual support, Spanish
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