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PORT SYSTEMS [12 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2025-02-04
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Space Exploration Equipment and Tools
- Collaboration with WIPO
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- suitport
1, record 1, English, suitport
correct, noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
This disclosure relates to a spacesuit and vehicle port interface(suitport) used in subject ingress and egress relative to the spaceport.... The suitport concept has evolved from concepts for rear entry space suits donned in conventional airlocks. As a result, existing rear-entry suit systems carry all the mechanisms needed to draw the "backpack" portable life support system(PLSS) to the upper torso of the pressure suit and all the levers, cams, and associated hardware used to secure the backpack to the suit to obtain a robust attachment and pressure seal. 1, record 1, English, - suitport
Record 1, Key term(s)
- SearchOnlyKey1
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Équipement et outillage d'exploration spatiale
- Collaboration avec l'OMPI
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- port d'amarrage de combinaison spatiale
1, record 1, French, port%20d%27amarrage%20de%20combinaison%20spatiale
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Equipo de exploración espacial
- Colaboración con la OMPI
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- escotilla de acople para traje espacial
1, record 1, Spanish, escotilla%20de%20acople%20para%20traje%20espacial
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2017-03-17
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Various Proper Names
- Water Transport
Universal entry(ies) Record 2
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- Boat and cable ferry operators and related occupations
1, record 2, English, Boat%20and%20cable%20ferry%20operators%20and%20related%20occupations
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
This unit group includes workers who operate lock gates, bridges and similar equipment along canal systems and workers who operate cable ferries and ferry terminals. This group also includes boat operators, and owner-operators, who operate small motorboats or watercraft to transport passengers or freight. Workers in this group are employed by the federal government, cable ferry companies, ferry terminals, marine companies and canal, port or harbour authorities. Owner-operators of small boats are self-employed. 1, record 2, English, - Boat%20and%20cable%20ferry%20operators%20and%20related%20occupations
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
7533: classification system code in the National Occupational Classification. 2, record 2, English, - Boat%20and%20cable%20ferry%20operators%20and%20related%20occupations
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Appellations diverses
- Transport par eau
Entrée(s) universelle(s) Record 2
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- Opérateurs/opératrices de bateau à moteur, de bac à câble et personnel assimilé
1, record 2, French, Op%C3%A9rateurs%2Fop%C3%A9ratrices%20de%20bateau%20%C3%A0%20moteur%2C%20de%20bac%20%C3%A0%20c%C3%A2ble%20et%20personnel%20assimil%C3%A9
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Ce groupe de base comprend les travailleurs qui manœuvrent les portes d'écluses, les ponts et le matériel connexe le long des systèmes de canalisation, les conducteurs de bacs à câble et les ouvriers aux débarcadères de traversiers. Ce groupe comprend également les opérateurs de bateaux, et les propriétaires-exploitants, qui gouvernent des petits bateaux à moteur ou d'autres petites embarcations pour le transport de passagers ou de marchandises. Ils travaillent pour le gouvernement fédéral, des entreprises exploitant des bacs à câbles et des débarcadères de traversiers, des entreprises marines et des autorités portuaires et de canaux. Les propriétaires-exploitants de bateaux sont des travailleurs autonomes. 1, record 2, French, - Op%C3%A9rateurs%2Fop%C3%A9ratrices%20de%20bateau%20%C3%A0%20moteur%2C%20de%20bac%20%C3%A0%20c%C3%A2ble%20et%20personnel%20assimil%C3%A9
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
7533 : code du système de classification de la Classification nationale des professions. 2, record 2, French, - Op%C3%A9rateurs%2Fop%C3%A9ratrices%20de%20bateau%20%C3%A0%20moteur%2C%20de%20bac%20%C3%A0%20c%C3%A2ble%20et%20personnel%20assimil%C3%A9
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2011-05-19
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Marine Terminals
- Naval Forces
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- convoy terminal area
1, record 3, English, convoy%20terminal%20area
correct, NATO
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A geographical area, designated by the name of a port or anchorage on which it is centred, at which convoys or sections of convoys arrive and from which they will be dispersed to coastal convoy systems or as independents to their final destination. 1, record 3, English, - convoy%20terminal%20area
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
convoy terminal area: term and definition standardized by NATO in the AAP-6 standard published in 2008, but not included in the 2009 version. 2, record 3, English, - convoy%20terminal%20area
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Gares maritimes
- Forces navales
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- zone terminale de convoi
1, record 3, French, zone%20terminale%20de%20convoi
correct, feminine noun, NATO
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Zone géographique portant le nom du port ou mouillage sur lequel elle est centrée. 1, record 3, French, - zone%20terminale%20de%20convoi
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Les convois ou sections de convois se séparent en y arrivant et les navires continuent leur route en indépendants ou convois côtiers vers leur destination finale. 1, record 3, French, - zone%20terminale%20de%20convoi
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 OBS
zone terminale de convoi : terme et définition normalisés par l'OTAN dans la norme AAP-6 de 2008, mais non repris dans l'édition de 2009. 2, record 3, French, - zone%20terminale%20de%20convoi
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Estaciones marítimas
- Fuerzas navales
Record 3, Main entry term, Spanish
- zona terminal de convoy
1, record 3, Spanish, zona%20terminal%20de%20convoy
feminine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 3, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Area geográfica, denominada con el nombre del puerto o fondeadero que está centrado en esta área, sobre la que los convoyes o sección de convoyes se reúnen y a partir de las cuales pueden dispersarse para formar convoyes costeros o navíos independientes que se dirigen a su destino. 1, record 3, Spanish, - zona%20terminal%20de%20convoy
Record 4 - internal organization data 2008-10-22
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Taps and Plumbing Accessories
- Aircraft Systems
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- control valve
1, record 4, English, control%20valve
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A valve which controls pressure, volume, or flow direction in a fluid transmission system. 2, record 4, English, - control%20valve
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Pneumatic systems are often compared to hydraulic systems, but such comparisons can only hold true in general terms.... Control valves are... a necessary part of a typical pneumatic system.... The control valve consists of a lever with two lobes. [In the off position], a spring holds the left poppet closed so that compressed air entering the pressure port cannot flow to the brakes. [In the on position], one lobe of the lever holds the left poppet open and a spring closes the right poppet. Compressed air now flows around the opened left poppet, through a drilled passage, and into a chamber below the right poppet. Since the right poppet is closed, the high-pressure air flows out of the brake port and into the brake line to apply the brakes. To release the brakes, the control valve is returned to the off position. 3, record 4, English, - control%20valve
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Robinetterie et accessoires
- Circuits des aéronefs
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- vanne de commande
1, record 4, French, vanne%20de%20commande
correct, feminine noun, officially approved
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Vanne qui contrôle la pression, le volume, la direction du débit dans un circuit de transmission de fluide. 2, record 4, French, - vanne%20de%20commande
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
vanne de commande : terme uniformisé par le Comité d'uniformisation de la terminologie aéronautique (CUTA) - Maintenance. 3, record 4, French, - vanne%20de%20commande
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 PHR
Vanne de commande de débit, de décharge, de démarrage, de pression, d'ouverture de trappe de train principal. 3, record 4, French, - vanne%20de%20commande
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 2008-05-05
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Aircraft Systems
- Helicopters (Military)
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- fire control handle
1, record 5, English, fire%20control%20handle
correct, officially approved
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
- fire extinguisher control handle 2, record 5, English, fire%20extinguisher%20control%20handle
correct
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The fire extinguishing equipment for an airliner such as the Douglas DC-10 incorporates three systems with six pressurized agent containers, two for each engine. The containers for the wing-mounted engines are located in pairs in the leading edge of the wing between the nacelle and the fuselage on each side of the aircraft.... The discharge cartridge is an electrically fired explosive unit that provides force to rupture the disk seal in the outlet port of the container and release the extinguishing agent to the deployment lines. One discharge cartridge is installed on each wing-mounted container and two are installed on the aft-engine container. The discharge cartridge contains two squibs(explosive charges) that are fired by an electric circuit that heats the powder to the ignition point. When the fire extinguisher control handle is pulled down, the electric circuit is closed and the squibs are fired. The force of the explosion ruptures the disk seal, thus releasing the extinguishing agent. A screen in the discharge head prevents particles of the disk from entering the deployment line. 2, record 5, English, - fire%20control%20handle
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
This system is specific to the McDonnell Douglas Corporation aircraft (DC-9, DC-10). 3, record 5, English, - fire%20control%20handle
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 2 OBS
fire control handle : term officially approved by the Aeronautical Terminology Standardization Committee (ATSC) - Helicopters. 4, record 5, English, - fire%20control%20handle
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Circuits des aéronefs
- Hélicoptères (Militaire)
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- poignée coupe-feu
1, record 5, French, poign%C3%A9e%20coupe%2Dfeu
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 OBS
poignée coupe-feu : terme uniformisé par les Comités d'uniformisation de la terminologie aéronautique (CUTA) - Hélicoptères et Maintenance. 2, record 5, French, - poign%C3%A9e%20coupe%2Dfeu
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 2004-01-26
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Electrical Equipment (Motor Vehicles)
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- universal docking connection
1, record 6, English, universal%20docking%20connection
correct
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
- universal docking port 2, record 6, English, universal%20docking%20port
correct
- single docking port 3, record 6, English, single%20docking%20port
correct
- single docking connection 3, record 6, English, single%20docking%20connection
correct
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A single-electrical port... [that] creates a quick and easy way to link all the body systems-controls, power and heating-to the skateboard [chassis]. 4, record 6, English, - universal%20docking%20connection
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Developed for the AUTOnomy and Hy-wire concept cars by General Motors. 5, record 6, English, - universal%20docking%20connection
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Équipement électrique (Véhicules automobiles)
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- connexion d'arrimage unique
1, record 6, French, connexion%20d%27arrimage%20unique
correct, feminine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
- prise d'ancrage universelle 2, record 6, French, prise%20d%27ancrage%20universelle
correct, feminine noun
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Connexion unique qui relie les composantes électriques et électroniques des systèmes de la carrosserie au châssis planche à roulettes des prototypes AUTOnomy et Hy-wire de General Motors. 3, record 6, French, - connexion%20d%27arrimage%20unique
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 2000-12-15
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Grain Growing
- Milling and Cereal Industries
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- auxiliary system
1, record 7, English, auxiliary%20system
correct
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Port grain import terminals are almost invariably part of a harbour or at least located in one. The main components of such a facility include : auxiliary systems which include weighing, sampling, cleaning, fumigation, dust control, aeration, and temperature and moisture detection equipment. 1, record 7, English, - auxiliary%20system
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Culture des céréales
- Minoterie et céréales
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- appareillage auxiliaire
1, record 7, French, appareillage%20auxiliaire
correct, masculine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Les silos portuaires pour l'importation de grain sont presque toujours intégrés à un port ou du moins situés dans un port. Les principales composantes d'un port sont les suivantes : l'appareillage auxiliaire qui comprend les appareils de pesée, d'échantillonnage, de nettoyage, de fumigation, de dépoussiérage, d'aération, de même que les appareils servant à mesurer la température et la teneur en eau. 1, record 7, French, - appareillage%20auxiliaire
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record 8 - internal organization data 1999-04-23
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- Analytical Chemistry
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- injection port
1, record 8, English, injection%20port
correct
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
Record 8, Synonyms, English
- injection block 2, record 8, English, injection%20block
correct
Record 8, Textual support, English
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A device by means of which a liquid or gaseous sample is introduced directly into the chromatographic column or is swept into the column by the mobile phase. 3, record 8, English, - injection%20port
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 CONT
An injection port is necessary in all g. c. [gas chromatography] and h. p. l. c. [high-performance liquid chromatography] systems in which syringe injection is employed. The injection port joins the top of the column to the mobile phase supply line, and has a third outlet through a small orifice covered by a self-sealing septum. Injection of samples is done by inserting the hypodermic syringe containing the sample through this septum so that the point of the needle is immediately above the head of the column. Design of the injection port must be such that it can be maintained at a uniform temperature and will possess a very small dead volume. 4, record 8, English, - injection%20port
Record 8, Key term(s)
- sample injector
- sample port
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Chimie analytique
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- chambre d'injection
1, record 8, French, chambre%20d%27injection
correct, feminine noun
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
Record 8, Synonyms, French
- injecteur d'échantillon 2, record 8, French, injecteur%20d%27%C3%A9chantillon
masculine noun
- chambre d'introduction 3, record 8, French, chambre%20d%27introduction
feminine noun
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Chambre d'injection pour liquides ou solutions. C'est le système le plus utilisé [...] le gaz porteur, de préférence préchauffé, entre dans une chambre chauffée, obturée par une pastille d'élastomère, le septum, qui assure l'étanchéité. À l'aide d'une seringue hypodermique de petite capacité, on pique au travers de la membrane, de telle manière que l'extrémité de l'aiguille arrive au-dessous du niveau de l'arrivée du gaz porteur, puis on pousse le piston pour réaliser l'injection. La condition demandée à la chambre d'injection est d'avoir un volume interne aussi petit que possible, pour limiter les volumes morts de l'appareil. Pour assurer la vaporisation instantanée de l'échantillon, l'injecteur est habituellement maintenu à une température au moins 30 °C plus élevée que celle du four contenant la colonne. 4, record 8, French, - chambre%20d%27injection
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 OBS
L'injecteur à liquides classiques comprend: un écrou à ailettes pour serrage et refroidissement du septum, le septum, le bloc chauffé, la chambre de vaporisation, le capillaire de préchauffage, le raccord de colonne. 2, record 8, French, - chambre%20d%27injection
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
Record 9 - internal organization data 1994-08-31
Record 9, English
Record 9, Subject field(s)
- Organizations, Administrative Units and Committees
- Customs and Excise
Record 9, Main entry term, English
- Port Systems 1, record 9, English, Port%20Systems
Record 9, Abbreviations, English
Record 9, Synonyms, English
Record 9, Textual support, English
Record 9, French
Record 9, Domaine(s)
- Organismes, unités administratives et comités
- Douanes et accise
Record 9, Main entry term, French
- Systèmes des bureaux
1, record 9, French, Syst%C3%A8mes%20des%20bureaux
masculine noun
Record 9, Abbreviations, French
Record 9, Synonyms, French
Record 9, Textual support, French
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Source(s) : Lexique des postes et services - Douanes. 1, record 9, French, - Syst%C3%A8mes%20des%20bureaux
Record 9, Spanish
Record 9, Textual support, Spanish
Record 10 - internal organization data 1989-01-05
Record 10, English
Record 10, Subject field(s)
- Organizations, Administrative Units and Committees
Record 10, Main entry term, English
- National Office, Port Information Systems
1, record 10, English, National%20Office%2C%20Port%20Information%20Systems
correct, Canada
Record 10, Abbreviations, English
Record 10, Synonyms, English
Record 10, Textual support, English
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Established by Communications Canada. 1, record 10, English, - National%20Office%2C%20Port%20Information%20Systems
Record 10, French
Record 10, Domaine(s)
- Organismes, unités administratives et comités
Record 10, Main entry term, French
- Bureau national des systèmes d'information portuaire
1, record 10, French, Bureau%20national%20des%20syst%C3%A8mes%20d%27information%20portuaire
correct, Canada
Record 10, Abbreviations, French
Record 10, Synonyms, French
Record 10, Textual support, French
Record 10, Spanish
Record 10, Textual support, Spanish
Record 11 - internal organization data 1989-01-05
Record 11, English
Record 11, Subject field(s)
- System Names
Record 11, Main entry term, English
- Port Information Systems
1, record 11, English, Port%20Information%20Systems
correct, Canada
Record 11, Abbreviations, English
Record 11, Synonyms, English
Record 11, French
Record 11, Domaine(s)
- Noms de systèmes
Record 11, Main entry term, French
- Systèmes d'information portuaire
1, record 11, French, Syst%C3%A8mes%20d%27information%20portuaire
correct, Canada
Record 11, Abbreviations, French
Record 11, Synonyms, French
Record 11, Textual support, French
Record 11, Spanish
Record 11, Textual support, Spanish
Record 12 - internal organization data 1985-04-22
Record 12, English
Record 12, Subject field(s)
- Computer Memories
Record 12, Main entry term, English
- format storage
1, record 12, English, format%20storage
correct
Record 12, Abbreviations, English
Record 12, Synonyms, English
- formatted storage 2, record 12, English, formatted%20storage
Record 12, Textual support, English
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Computer storage of predefined data that may be used repeatedly. These formats may be called out by pattern recognition or keyed commands. 1, record 12, English, - format%20storage
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 1 CONT
High capacity 1/4 inch data cartridge storage systems providing up to 15M Bytes of formatted storage per drive with a dual port RS232... 2, record 12, English, - format%20storage
Record 12, French
Record 12, Domaine(s)
- Mémoires (Informatique)
Record 12, Main entry term, French
- mémoire formatée
1, record 12, French, m%C3%A9moire%20format%C3%A9e
proposal, feminine noun
Record 12, Abbreviations, French
Record 12, Synonyms, French
Record 12, Textual support, French
Record 12, Spanish
Record 12, Textual support, Spanish
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