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PORTABLE OXYGEN SYSTEM [2 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2001-04-01
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Astronautics
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- environmental control sub-system
1, record 1, English, environmental%20control%20sub%2Dsystem
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- environmental control subsystem 2, record 1, English, environmental%20control%20subsystem
correct
- ECS 2, record 1, English, ECS
correct
- ECS 2, record 1, English, ECS
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The Environmental Control Subsystem(ECS) enables pressurization of the cabin and space suits, controls the temperature of electronic equipment, and provides breathable oxygen for the astronauts. It also provides water for drinking, cooling, fire extinguishing, and food preparation and supplies oxygen and water to the portable life support system(PLSS). 2, record 1, English, - environmental%20control%20sub%2Dsystem
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Astronautique
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- sous-système de régulation d'ambiance
1, record 1, French, sous%2Dsyst%C3%A8me%20de%20r%C3%A9gulation%20d%27ambiance
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 1986-10-03
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Flight Instruments and Equipment (Aeroindustry)
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- portable oxygen system
1, record 2, English, portable%20oxygen%20system
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- portable oxygen unit 1, record 2, English, portable%20oxygen%20unit
correct
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Instruments et équipement de bord (Constructions aéronautiques)
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- ensemble d'oxygène portatif
1, record 2, French, ensemble%20d%27oxyg%C3%A8ne%20portatif
correct, masculine noun, officially approved
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Terme uniformisé par le CUTA opérations aériennes. 2, record 2, French, - ensemble%20d%27oxyg%C3%A8ne%20portatif
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
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