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POSITION OBSERVATION [24 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2026-02-26
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Military Tactics
- Land Forces
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- picket
1, record 1, English, picket
correct, verb, officially approved
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Maintain observation on a position and report on activities in and around that position. 1, record 1, English, - picket
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
picket: designation and definition officially approved by the Army Terminology Panel. 2, record 1, English, - picket
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Tactique militaire
- Forces terrestres
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- piqueter
1, record 1, French, piqueter
correct, verb, officially approved
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Observer une position et signaler toute activité à l'intérieur ou autour de cette position. 1, record 1, French, - piqueter
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
piqueter : désignation et définition uniformisées par le Groupe d'experts en terminologie de l'Armée de terre. 2, record 1, French, - piqueter
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2025-03-19
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Aircraft Piloting and Navigation
- Aeronautical Engineering and Maintenance
- Operations (Air Forces)
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- air refuelling control point
1, record 2, English, air%20refuelling%20control%20point
correct, NATO, standardized, officially approved
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
- ARCP 2, record 2, English, ARCP
correct, NATO, standardized, officially approved
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The geographical point over which the receiver aircraft arrives in the observation/refuelling position with respect to the assigned tanker. 3, record 2, English, - air%20refuelling%20control%20point
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
air refuelling control point; ARCP: designations and definition officially approved by the Glossary for Pilots and Air Traffic Services Personnel. 4, record 2, English, - air%20refuelling%20control%20point
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
air refuelling control point; ARCP: designations standardized by NATO. 4, record 2, English, - air%20refuelling%20control%20point
Record 2, Key term(s)
- air refueling control point
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Pilotage et navigation aérienne
- Aérotechnique et maintenance
- Opérations (Forces aériennes)
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- point de contrôle de ravitaillement en vol
1, record 2, French, point%20de%20contr%C3%B4le%20de%20ravitaillement%20en%20vol
correct, masculine noun, officially approved
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
- ARCP 2, record 2, French, ARCP
correct, masculine noun, officially approved
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- point de contrôle du ravitaillement en vol 3, record 2, French, point%20de%20contr%C3%B4le%20du%20ravitaillement%20en%20vol
correct, masculine noun, NATO, standardized
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Point géographique à la verticale duquel l'aéronef récepteur arrive à la position d'observation ou de ravitaillement relativement à l'aéronef ravitailleur qui lui est assigné. 1, record 2, French, - point%20de%20contr%C3%B4le%20de%20ravitaillement%20en%20vol
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
point de contrôle de ravitaillement en vol; ARCP : désignations et définition uniformisées par le Glossaire à l'intention des pilotes et du personnel des services de la circulation aérienne. 4, record 2, French, - point%20de%20contr%C3%B4le%20de%20ravitaillement%20en%20vol
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
point de contrôle du ravitaillement en vol : désignation normalisée par l'OTAN. 4, record 2, French, - point%20de%20contr%C3%B4le%20de%20ravitaillement%20en%20vol
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2024-10-29
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Military Tactics
- Land Forces
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- picket
1, record 3, English, picket
correct, noun, officially approved
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
In land operations, a small element tasked to maintain observation on a position and report on activities in and around that position. 2, record 3, English, - picket
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
A picket is usually a reconnaissance patrol. 2, record 3, English, - picket
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 OBS
picket: designation and definition officially approved by the Army Terminology Panel. 3, record 3, English, - picket
Record 3, Key term(s)
- piquet
- picquet
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Tactique militaire
- Forces terrestres
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- piquet
1, record 3, French, piquet
correct, masculine noun, officially approved
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Dans les opérations terrestres, petit élément chargé d'observer une position et de signaler toute activité à l'intérieur ou autour de cette position. 2, record 3, French, - piquet
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
piquet : désignation et définition uniformisées par le Groupe d'experts en terminologie de l'Armée de terre; désignation uniformisée par le Comité de terminologie française du Conseil de doctrine et de tactique de l'Armée de terre. 3, record 3, French, - piquet
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2024-06-12
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Military Tactics
- Land Forces
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- clearance patrol
1, record 4, English, clearance%20patrol
correct, officially approved
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
- clearing patrol 2, record 4, English, clearing%20patrol
correct
- clr ptl 1, record 4, English, clr%20ptl
correct, officially approved
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
In land operations, a patrol dispatched from a position to ensure the perimeter is free of enemy and to assess the condition of obstacles and other defensive means. 1, record 4, English, - clearance%20patrol
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
A clearance patrol remains under the direct observation and direct fire support of the defensive or static position. 1, record 4, English, - clearance%20patrol
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 2 OBS
clearance patrol; clr ptl: designations and definition officially approved by the Army Terminology Panel. 3, record 4, English, - clearance%20patrol
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Tactique militaire
- Forces terrestres
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- patrouille de dégagement
1, record 4, French, patrouille%20de%20d%C3%A9gagement
correct, feminine noun, officially approved
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
- ptl dég 1, record 4, French, ptl%20d%C3%A9g
correct, feminine noun, officially approved
- patrouille de nettoyage 2, record 4, French, patrouille%20de%20nettoyage
correct, feminine noun
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Dans les opérations terrestres, patrouille dépêchée pour s'assurer qu'aucun ennemi ne se trouve à l'intérieur du périmètre d'une position et pour évaluer la condition des obstacles et des autres moyens défensifs. 1, record 4, French, - patrouille%20de%20d%C3%A9gagement
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Une patrouille de dégagement reste sous l'observation directe et l'appui-feu direct de la position défensive ou statique. 1, record 4, French, - patrouille%20de%20d%C3%A9gagement
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 2 OBS
patrouille de dégagement; ptl dég : désignations et définition uniformisées par le Groupe d'experts en terminologie de l'Armée de terre. 3, record 4, French, - patrouille%20de%20d%C3%A9gagement
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 2023-08-01
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- General Conduct of Military Operations
- Land Forces
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- standing patrol
1, record 5, English, standing%20patrol
correct, NATO, standardized, officially approved
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
In land operations, a patrol dispatched from a position to undertake observation and surveillance over a specific area but which may also conduct limited offensive actions. [Definition officially approved by the Army Terminology Panel. ] 2, record 5, English, - standing%20patrol
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 2 DEF
A patrol which will be of a strength decided by the commander allotting the task. [Definition standardized by NATO.] 3, record 5, English, - standing%20patrol
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Limited offensive actions may be undertaken to prevent infiltration, deny ground, and to protect the position or another patrol. 2, record 5, English, - standing%20patrol
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 2 OBS
[The patrol’s] task may be [reconnaissance], listening, fighting, or a combination of these. It differs from a [reconnaissance], fighting, or listening patrol, in that, having taken up its allotted position, it is not free to manoeuvre in the performance of its task without permission. 3, record 5, English, - standing%20patrol
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 3 OBS
standing patrol: designation officially approved by the Army Terminology Panel and standardized by NATO. 4, record 5, English, - standing%20patrol
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Conduite générale des opérations militaires
- Forces terrestres
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- patrouille en attente
1, record 5, French, patrouille%20en%20attente
correct, feminine noun, NATO, standardized, officially approved
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Dans le contexte des opérations terrestres, patrouille envoyée à partir d'une position pour entreprendre des tâches d'observation et de surveillance dans une zone précise et qui a aussi la capacité d'exécuter des actions offensives limitées. [Définition uniformisée par le Groupe d'experts en terminologie de l'Armée de terre.] 2, record 5, French, - patrouille%20en%20attente
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 2 DEF
Patrouille dont l'importance est déterminée par le commandant qui assigne la mission. [Définition normalisée par l'OTAN.] 3, record 5, French, - patrouille%20en%20attente
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Des actions offensives limitées peuvent être menées par une patrouille en attente pour éviter l'infiltration, empêcher que l'ennemi prenne du terrain et protéger la position ou une autre patrouille. 2, record 5, French, - patrouille%20en%20attente
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 2 OBS
[La] mission [de la patrouille] peut être de reconnaissance, d'écoute, de combat ou une combinaison des trois. Elle diffère de la mission d'une patrouille de reconnaissance, d'écoute ou de combat dans le fait que lorsque la position assignée est occupée, la patrouille n'est pas libre de manœuvrer sans autorisation dans l'accomplissement de sa mission. 3, record 5, French, - patrouille%20en%20attente
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 3 OBS
patrouille en attente : désignation uniformisée par le Groupe d'experts en terminologie de l'Armée de terre et par le Comité de terminologie française du Conseil de doctrine et de tactique de l'Armée de terre et normalisée par l'OTAN. 4, record 5, French, - patrouille%20en%20attente
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Conducción general de las operaciones militares
- Ejército de tierra
Record 5, Main entry term, Spanish
- patrulla fija
1, record 5, Spanish, patrulla%20fija
correct, feminine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 5, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Patrulla cuyos efectivos los fija el jefe que le encarga la misión, pueden ser de reconocimiento, de escucha, de combate o una combinación de los tres. 1, record 5, Spanish, - patrulla%20fija
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Se diferencia de una patrulla normal de reconocimiento, escucha o combate en que una vez que ha ocupado su posición no puede maniobrar para llevar a cabo su misión sin autorización. 1, record 5, Spanish, - patrulla%20fija
Record 6 - internal organization data 2017-02-08
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Remote Sensing
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- ground calibration
1, record 6, English, ground%20calibration
correct, officially approved
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
- on-ground calibration 2, record 6, English, on%2Dground%20calibration
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Although there are a number of on-board calibration means not all necessary parameters are accessible. These parameters are subject to on-ground calibration and are not supposed to change from ground to orbit. The most important measurements to be done on ground are [:] the measurement of the diffuser BSDF [Bidirectional Scutter Distribution Function] for the wavelength range of interest [;] the characterisation of the polarisation response of the instrument as a function of the optical path(normal observation path and sun observation path), scan mirror position(the scan mirror reflectivity for S and P polarisation is a function of the mirror angle), and wavelength. 2, record 6, English, - ground%20calibration
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
ground calibration: term officially approved by the RADARSAT-2 Terminology Approval Group (RTAG). 3, record 6, English, - ground%20calibration
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Télédétection
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- étalonnage au sol
1, record 6, French, %C3%A9talonnage%20au%20sol
correct, masculine noun, officially approved
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Étalonnage au sol. Une méthode d'étalonnage permettant d'offrir aux utilisateurs des produits présentant la qualité d'image spécifiée sera élaborée et mise en œuvre. 1, record 6, French, - %C3%A9talonnage%20au%20sol
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
étalonnage au sol : terme uniformisé par le Groupe de travail de la terminologie de RADARSAT-2 (GTTR). 2, record 6, French, - %C3%A9talonnage%20au%20sol
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 2014-01-29
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Atomic Physics
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- nanoassembly
1, record 7, English, nanoassembly
correct
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The main technologies for the assembly of nanodevices through nanomanipulations with scanning probe microscopes and nanorobotic manipulators are overviewed, focusing on that of nanotubes. Key techniques for nanoassembly include the preparation of nano building blocks and property characterization of them, the positioning of the building blocks with nanometer-scale resolution, and the connection of them. Nanorobotic manipulations, which are characterized by multiple degrees of freedom(DOFs) with both position and orientation control, independently actuated multiprobes, and a real-time observation system, are one of the most promising technologies for assembling complex nanodevices in three-dimensional space. 2, record 7, English, - nanoassembly
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 PHR
Fuzzy, robotic nanoassembly. 3, record 7, English, - nanoassembly
Record 7, Key term(s)
- nano-assembly
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Physique atomique
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- nanoassemblage
1, record 7, French, %20nanoassemblage
correct, masculine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
- nano-assemblage 2, record 7, French, nano%2Dassemblage
correct, masculine noun
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 CONT
[...] une nouvelle technique d'assemblage de matériaux nanocomposites développée à l'Institut Charles Sadron [...] permet de construire, couche par couche, des films multimatériaux nano-organisés tout en contrôlant l'épaisseur, la composition chimique et les fonctionnalités chimiques. Par cette méthode, différents matériaux, des protéines, ou bien encore des particules inorganiques telles la laponite (une argile) peuvent ainsi être combinés. Ces «nanoassemblages» permettent ainsi de créer des matériaux dotés de nouvelles propriétés issues de ces combinaisons subtiles. Les domaines d'application sont variés allant des biomatériaux à l'élaboration de matériaux de revêtement anticorrosion ou antireflet. 3, record 7, French, - %20nanoassemblage
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 PHR
Nano-assemblage par virus génétiquement modifié. 4, record 7, French, - %20nanoassemblage
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Física atómica
Record 7, Main entry term, Spanish
- nanoensamblaje
1, record 7, Spanish, nanoensamblaje
correct, masculine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 7, Synonyms, Spanish
- nanoensamblado 2, record 7, Spanish, nanoensamblado
correct, masculine noun
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 CONT
El proyecto Parnass ("Nanoensamblaje paralelo dirigido por fuerzas de corto alcance") propuso el uso de campos de fuerzas a nanoescala diseñados específicamente para la nanofabricación a gran escala. 1, record 7, Spanish, - nanoensamblaje
Record 8 - internal organization data 2008-04-28
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- General Conduct of Military Operations
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- arc of observation
1, record 8, English, arc%20of%20observation
correct
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
Record 8, Synonyms, English
Record 8, Textual support, English
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 CONT
It will be the exception to find the perfect position, which allows one to observe everything, in an urban environment. Restricted arcs of observation are inevitable but obviously the greater the arc the better. 1, record 8, English, - arc%20of%20observation
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Conduite générale des opérations militaires
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- arc d'observation
1, record 8, French, arc%20d%27observation
correct, masculine noun
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
Record 8, Synonyms, French
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 CONT
La position parfaite, celle qui permet de tout observer en milieu urbain, demeure l'exception. Il est inévitable que certains arcs d'observation soient restreints, mais plus l'arc d'observation est grand, mieux c'est. 1, record 8, French, - arc%20d%27observation
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
Record 9 - internal organization data 2003-06-04
Record 9, English
Record 9, Subject field(s)
- Landscape Architecture
Record 9, Main entry term, English
- viewpoint
1, record 9, English, viewpoint
correct
Record 9, Abbreviations, English
Record 9, Synonyms, English
Record 9, Textual support, English
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A place affording a view of something; position of observation. 2, record 9, English, - viewpoint
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 CONT
... grounds were arranged so that one passed pleasantly from viewpoint to viewpoint, each calculated to give a different pleasure appropriate to its situation. 3, record 9, English, - viewpoint
Record 9, French
Record 9, Domaine(s)
- Architecture paysagère
Record 9, Main entry term, French
- point de vue
1, record 9, French, point%20de%20vue
correct, masculine noun
Record 9, Abbreviations, French
Record 9, Synonyms, French
Record 9, Textual support, French
Record 9, Spanish
Record 9, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Arquitectura paisajista
Record 9, Main entry term, Spanish
- mirador
1, record 9, Spanish, mirador
proposal, masculine noun
Record 9, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 9, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 9, Textual support, Spanish
Record 10 - internal organization data 2002-04-15
Record 10, English
Record 10, Subject field(s)
- Radar, Radio Guidance and Goniometry
- Spacecraft
Record 10, Main entry term, English
- parallax
1, record 10, English, parallax
correct, officially approved
Record 10, Abbreviations, English
Record 10, Synonyms, English
- radar parallax 2, record 10, English, radar%20parallax
correct
Record 10, Textual support, English
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 DEF
An apparent change in the position of an object related to an actual change in the observation point of view and expressed as an angular value. 3, record 10, English, - parallax
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Parallax between views gives a rim to floor depth of 1.3 km. 1, record 10, English, - parallax
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 OBS
parallax: term officially approved by the RADARSAT-2 Terminology Approval Group (RTAG). 3, record 10, English, - parallax
Record 10, French
Record 10, Domaine(s)
- Radar, radioguidage et radiogoniométrie
- Engins spatiaux
Record 10, Main entry term, French
- parallaxe
1, record 10, French, parallaxe
correct, feminine noun, officially approved
Record 10, Abbreviations, French
Record 10, Synonyms, French
Record 10, Textual support, French
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Variation apparente de la position d'un object attribué à un changement du point de vue de l'observation; exprimée par une valeur angulaire. 2, record 10, French, - parallaxe
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 CONT
[La corrélation] s'emploie ici pour restituer une altitude exprimée par la différence de parallaxe entre deux images d'angles de visée différents. 3, record 10, French, - parallaxe
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 OBS
parallaxe : terme uniformisé par le Groupe de travail de la terminologie de RADARSAT-2 (GTTR). 2, record 10, French, - parallaxe
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 PHR
Ajustement de la parallaxe. 2, record 10, French, - parallaxe
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 2 PHR
Parallaxe d'images stéréoscopiques. 2, record 10, French, - parallaxe
Record 10, Spanish
Record 10, Textual support, Spanish
Record 11 - internal organization data 2002-03-08
Record 11, English
Record 11, Subject field(s)
- Aircraft Piloting and Navigation
Record 11, Main entry term, English
- pin point
1, record 11, English, pin%20point
correct, verb, NATO, standardized
Record 11, Abbreviations, English
Record 11, Synonyms, English
Record 11, Textual support, English
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The ground position of an aircraft determined by direct observation of the ground. 1, record 11, English, - pin%20point
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 OBS
pin point: term and definition standardized by NATO. 2, record 11, English, - pin%20point
Record 11, French
Record 11, Domaine(s)
- Pilotage et navigation aérienne
Record 11, Main entry term, French
- repère
1, record 11, French, rep%C3%A8re
correct, masculine noun, NATO, standardized
Record 11, Abbreviations, French
Record 11, Synonyms, French
- point par rapport à un repère au sol 1, record 11, French, point%20par%20rapport%20%C3%A0%20un%20rep%C3%A8re%20au%20sol
correct, masculine noun, NATO, standardized
Record 11, Textual support, French
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Position d'un aéronef par rapport au sol, déterminée par observation directe du terrain. 1, record 11, French, - rep%C3%A8re
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 OBS
repère; point par rapport à un repère au sol : termes et définition normalisés par l'OTAN. 2, record 11, French, - rep%C3%A8re
Record 11, Spanish
Record 11, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Pilotaje y navegación aérea
Record 11, Main entry term, Spanish
- referencia con respecto al terreno
1, record 11, Spanish, referencia%20con%20respecto%20al%20terreno
correct, feminine noun
Record 11, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 11, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 11, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 DEF
La situación sobre el terreno de una aeronave, determinada por observación directa desde el terreno. 1, record 11, Spanish, - referencia%20con%20respecto%20al%20terreno
Record 12 - internal organization data 2002-03-08
Record 12, English
Record 12, Subject field(s)
- Photography
Record 12, Main entry term, English
- parallax
1, record 12, English, parallax
correct, NATO, standardized
Record 12, Abbreviations, English
Record 12, Synonyms, English
Record 12, Textual support, English
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 1 DEF
In photography, the apparent displacement of the position of an object in relation to a reference point, due to a change in the point of observation. 2, record 12, English, - parallax
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 1 OBS
parallax: term and definition standardized by NATO. 3, record 12, English, - parallax
Record 12, French
Record 12, Domaine(s)
- Photographie
Record 12, Main entry term, French
- parallaxe
1, record 12, French, parallaxe
correct, feminine noun, NATO, standardized
Record 12, Abbreviations, French
Record 12, Synonyms, French
Record 12, Textual support, French
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 1 DEF
En photographie, déplacement apparent de la position d'un objet par rapport à un point de repère, phénomène résultant du déplacement du point d'observation. 2, record 12, French, - parallaxe
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 1 OBS
parallaxe : terme et définition normalisés par l'OTAN. 3, record 12, French, - parallaxe
Record 12, Spanish
Record 12, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Fotografía
Record 12, Main entry term, Spanish
- paralaje
1, record 12, Spanish, paralaje
correct, masculine noun
Record 12, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 12, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 12, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 1 DEF
En fotografía, desplazamiento aparente de la posición de un objeto respecto a un punto de referencia debido a un cambio del punto de observación. 1, record 12, Spanish, - paralaje
Record 13 - internal organization data 2002-02-25
Record 13, English
Record 13, Subject field(s)
- Photography
Record 13, Main entry term, English
- false parallax
1, record 13, English, false%20parallax
correct, NATO, standardized
Record 13, Abbreviations, English
Record 13, Synonyms, English
Record 13, Textual support, English
Record number: 13, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The apparent vertical displacement of an object from its true position when viewed stereoscopically, due to movement of the object itself as well as to change in the point of observation. 1, record 13, English, - false%20parallax
Record number: 13, Textual support number: 1 OBS
false parallax: term and definition standardized by NATO. 2, record 13, English, - false%20parallax
Record 13, French
Record 13, Domaine(s)
- Photographie
Record 13, Main entry term, French
- parallaxe fausse
1, record 13, French, parallaxe%20fausse
correct, feminine noun, NATO, standardized
Record 13, Abbreviations, French
Record 13, Synonyms, French
Record 13, Textual support, French
Record number: 13, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Dans un examen stéréoscopique, déplacement vertical apparent d'un objet, dû soit au mouvement de cet objet, soit au changement de point de vue. 1, record 13, French, - parallaxe%20fausse
Record number: 13, Textual support number: 1 OBS
parallaxe fausse : terme et définition normalisés par l'OTAN. 2, record 13, French, - parallaxe%20fausse
Record 13, Spanish
Record 13, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Fotografía
Record 13, Main entry term, Spanish
- paralaje falso
1, record 13, Spanish, paralaje%20falso
correct, masculine noun
Record 13, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 13, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 13, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 13, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Desplazamiento vertical aparente de un objeto desde su posición verdadera cuando se le observa estereoscópicamente, debido al movimiento del mismo o a causa del cambio del punto de observación. 1, record 13, Spanish, - paralaje%20falso
Record 14 - internal organization data 2002-02-20
Record 14, English
Record 14, Subject field(s)
- Infantry
Record 14, Main entry term, English
- defilade
1, record 14, English, defilade
correct, NATO, standardized
Record 14, Abbreviations, English
Record 14, Synonyms, English
Record 14, Textual support, English
Record number: 14, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A vertical distance by which a position is concealed from enemy observation. 2, record 14, English, - defilade
Record number: 14, Textual support number: 1 OBS
defilade: term and definition standardized by NATO. 3, record 14, English, - defilade
Record 14, French
Record 14, Domaine(s)
- Infanterie
Record 14, Main entry term, French
- défilement
1, record 14, French, d%C3%A9filement
correct, masculine noun, NATO, standardized, officially approved
Record 14, Abbreviations, French
Record 14, Synonyms, French
Record 14, Textual support, French
Record number: 14, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Hauteur du masque auquel une position échappe à l'observation de l'ennemi. 2, record 14, French, - d%C3%A9filement
Record number: 14, Textual support number: 1 OBS
défilement : terme et définition normalisés par l'OTAN et uniformisés par le Comité de terminologie française du Conseil de doctrine et de tactique de l'Armée de terre. 3, record 14, French, - d%C3%A9filement
Record 14, Spanish
Record 14, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Infantería
Record 14, Main entry term, Spanish
- desenfilada
1, record 14, Spanish, desenfilada
feminine noun
Record 14, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 14, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 14, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 14, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Distancia vertical que oculta una posición a la observación enemiga. 1, record 14, Spanish, - desenfilada
Record 15 - internal organization data 2002-02-20
Record 15, English
Record 15, Subject field(s)
- Radar, Radio Guidance and Goniometry
- Weapon Systems
Record 15, Main entry term, English
- dead space
1, record 15, English, dead%20space
correct, NATO, standardized
Record 15, Abbreviations, English
Record 15, Synonyms, English
- dead zone 1, record 15, English, dead%20zone
correct, NATO, standardized
Record 15, Textual support, English
Record number: 15, Textual support number: 1 DEF
An area within the maximum range of a weapon, radar, or observer, which cannot be covered by fire or observation from a particular position because of intervening obstacles, the nature of the ground, or the characteristics of the trajectory, or the limitations of the pointing capabilities of the weapon. 1, record 15, English, - dead%20space
Record number: 15, Textual support number: 1 OBS
dead space; dead zone: terms and definition standardized by NATO. 2, record 15, English, - dead%20space
Record 15, French
Record 15, Domaine(s)
- Radar, radioguidage et radiogoniométrie
- Systèmes d'armes
Record 15, Main entry term, French
- zone en angle mort
1, record 15, French, zone%20en%20angle%20mort
correct, feminine noun, NATO, standardized
Record 15, Abbreviations, French
Record 15, Synonyms, French
Record 15, Textual support, French
Record number: 15, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Zone comprise dans la portée maximum d'une arme, d'un radar ou d'un observateur et qui ne peut être battue par le feu ou observée depuis un emplacement donné en raison de l'interposition d'obstacles, de la nature du terrain, des caractéristiques de la trajectoire ou des limites de possibilité de pointage de l'arme. 1, record 15, French, - zone%20en%20angle%20mort
Record number: 15, Textual support number: 1 OBS
zone en angle mort : terme et définition normalisés par l'OTAN. 2, record 15, French, - zone%20en%20angle%20mort
Record 15, Spanish
Record 15, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Guía radárica, radioguía y radiogoniometría
- Sistemas de armas
Record 15, Main entry term, Spanish
- zona muerta
1, record 15, Spanish, zona%20muerta
feminine noun
Record 15, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 15, Synonyms, Spanish
- zona no batida 1, record 15, Spanish, zona%20no%20batida
feminine noun
Record 15, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 15, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Área, dentro del alcance máximo de un arma, radar u observador, que no puede ser batida por el fuego desde una posición particular debido a la interposición de obstáculos, la naturaleza del terreno, las características de la trayectoria o las limitaciones de los elementos de puntería de las armas. 1, record 15, Spanish, - zona%20muerta
Record 16 - internal organization data 2002-02-18
Record 16, English
Record 16, Subject field(s)
- Operations (Air Forces)
Record 16, Main entry term, English
- check-point
1, record 16, English, check%2Dpoint
correct, NATO, standardized
Record 16, Abbreviations, English
Record 16, Synonyms, English
Record 16, Textual support, English
Record number: 16, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Geographical location on land or water above which the position of an aircraft in flight may be determined by observation or by electrical means. 1, record 16, English, - check%2Dpoint
Record number: 16, Textual support number: 1 OBS
check-point: term and definition standardized by NATO. 2, record 16, English, - check%2Dpoint
Record 16, French
Record 16, Domaine(s)
- Opérations (Forces aériennes)
Record 16, Main entry term, French
- point de référence
1, record 16, French, point%20de%20r%C3%A9f%C3%A9rence
correct, masculine noun, NATO, standardized
Record 16, Abbreviations, French
Record 16, Synonyms, French
Record 16, Textual support, French
Record number: 16, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Position géographique, sur terre ou sur mer, au-dessus de laquelle la position d'un aéronef en vol peut être déterminée par observation ou par des moyens électroniques. 1, record 16, French, - point%20de%20r%C3%A9f%C3%A9rence
Record number: 16, Textual support number: 1 OBS
point de référence : terme et définition normalisés par l'OTAN. 2, record 16, French, - point%20de%20r%C3%A9f%C3%A9rence
Record 16, Spanish
Record 16, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Operaciones (Fuerzas aéreas)
Record 16, Main entry term, Spanish
- punto de comprobación
1, record 16, Spanish, punto%20de%20comprobaci%C3%B3n
masculine noun, NATO
Record 16, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 16, Synonyms, Spanish
- punto de referencia 1, record 16, Spanish, punto%20de%20referencia
masculine noun, NATO
Record 16, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 16, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Situación geográfica en tierra o mar por encima de la que puede determinarse la posición de una aeronave en vuelo por observación o por medios eléctricos. 2, record 16, Spanish, - punto%20de%20comprobaci%C3%B3n
Record 17 - internal organization data 2001-08-09
Record 17, English
Record 17, Subject field(s)
- Field Artillery
- Weapon Systems
Record 17, Main entry term, English
- electronic velocity analyser
1, record 17, English, electronic%20velocity%20analyser
correct
Record 17, Abbreviations, English
- EVA 2, record 17, English, EVA
correct
Record 17, Synonyms, English
Record 17, Textual support, English
Record number: 17, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The other equipment necessary is already available, in conjunction with PADS(Position and Azimuth Determining System for Artillery), to achieve a first salvo capability : at the forward observation post-the laser rangefinder; at the weapon-the Electronic Velocity Analyser(EVA) and the Field Artillery Computer Equipment(FACE). In addition there is the Artillery Meteorological System(AMETS) taking care of the trajectory. 1, record 17, English, - electronic%20velocity%20analyser
Record 17, Key term(s)
- electronic velocity analyzer
Record 17, French
Record 17, Domaine(s)
- Artillerie de campagne
- Systèmes d'armes
Record 17, Main entry term, French
- analyseur électronique de vitesse initiale
1, record 17, French, analyseur%20%C3%A9lectronique%20de%20vitesse%20initiale
masculine noun
Record 17, Abbreviations, French
- EVA 2, record 17, French, EVA
masculine noun
Record 17, Synonyms, French
Record 17, Textual support, French
Record number: 17, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Les autres équipements nécessaires, en conjonction avec le PADS (Position and Azimuth Determining System), pour atteindre à une efficacité du tir d'emblée, existent déjà : au poste d'observateur avancé, le télémètre à laser; au voisinage de la pièce, l'analyseur électronique de vitesse initiale (EVA) et le calculateur d'artillerie de campagne (FACE). Et puis, il y a également l'équipement météorologique d'artillerie (AMETS) grâce auquel la trajectoire sera plus exacte. 1, record 17, French, - analyseur%20%C3%A9lectronique%20de%20vitesse%20initiale
Record 17, Spanish
Record 17, Textual support, Spanish
Record 18 - internal organization data 2000-12-20
Record 18, English
Record 18, Subject field(s)
- Land Forces
Record 18, Main entry term, English
- all round defence
1, record 18, English, all%20round%20defence
correct
Record 18, Abbreviations, English
Record 18, Synonyms, English
Record 18, Textual support, English
Record number: 18, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A posture in which the siting and organization of a position is designed to permit observation and defence against attack from any direction. 1, record 18, English, - all%20round%20defence
Record 18, Key term(s)
- all round defense
- all around defence
- all around defense
- all-round defence
- all-round defense
Record 18, French
Record 18, Domaine(s)
- Forces terrestres
Record 18, Main entry term, French
- défense tous azimuts
1, record 18, French, d%C3%A9fense%20tous%20azimuts
correct, feminine noun, officially approved
Record 18, Abbreviations, French
Record 18, Synonyms, French
Record 18, Textual support, French
Record number: 18, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Position choisie pour l'emplacement et l'organisation d'un poste parce qu'elle permet l'observation et la défense contre une attaque provenant de n'importe quelle direction. 1, record 18, French, - d%C3%A9fense%20tous%20azimuts
Record number: 18, Textual support number: 1 OBS
défense tous azimuts : terme uniformisé par le Comité de terminologie française du Conseil de doctrine et de tactique de l'Armée de terre. 2, record 18, French, - d%C3%A9fense%20tous%20azimuts
Record 18, Spanish
Record 18, Textual support, Spanish
Record 19 - internal organization data 2000-11-22
Record 19, English
Record 19, Subject field(s)
- Hydrology and Hydrography
- Scientific Measurements and Analyses
- Metering Instruments
- Storage of Oil and Natural Gas
Record 19, Main entry term, English
- tape measuring wire
1, record 19, English, tape%20measuring%20wire
correct, standardized
Record 19, Abbreviations, English
Record 19, Synonyms, English
- pendant wire 2, record 19, English, pendant%20wire
- tag-line 2, record 19, English, tag%2Dline
Record 19, Textual support, English
Record number: 19, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The wire or cord marking the measuring section and carrying pendants or markers to indicate the position of the observation points, but not used for suspending apparatus. 2, record 19, English, - tape%20measuring%20wire
Record number: 19, Textual support number: 1 OBS
tape measuring wire: term standardized by ISO. 3, record 19, English, - tape%20measuring%20wire
Record 19, French
Record 19, Domaine(s)
- Hydrologie et hydrographie
- Mesures et analyse (Sciences)
- Compteurs de consommation et débitmètres
- Stockage du pétrole et du gaz naturel
Record 19, Main entry term, French
- câble de mesurage
1, record 19, French, c%C3%A2ble%20de%20mesurage
correct, masculine noun, standardized
Record 19, Abbreviations, French
Record 19, Synonyms, French
- ruban de mesurage 2, record 19, French, ruban%20de%20mesurage
correct, masculine noun, standardized
Record 19, Textual support, French
Record number: 19, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Câble marquant la section de mesurage, auquel sont attachés des éléments suspendus pour indiquer la position des verticales de mesurage mais non pour y suspendre des appareils. 3, record 19, French, - c%C3%A2ble%20de%20mesurage
Record number: 19, Textual support number: 1 OBS
câble de mesurage; ruban de mesurage : termes normalisés par l'ISO. 4, record 19, French, - c%C3%A2ble%20de%20mesurage
Record 19, Spanish
Record 19, Textual support, Spanish
Record 20 - internal organization data 2000-09-27
Record 20, English
Record 20, Subject field(s)
- River and Sea Navigation
Record 20, Main entry term, English
- fix
1, record 20, English, fix
correct
Record 20, Abbreviations, English
Record 20, Synonyms, English
- position by observation 2, record 20, English, position%20by%20observation
Record 20, Textual support, English
Record 20, French
Record 20, Domaine(s)
- Navigation fluviale et maritime
Record 20, Main entry term, French
- point observé
1, record 20, French, point%20observ%C3%A9
correct, masculine noun
Record 20, Abbreviations, French
Record 20, Synonyms, French
Record 20, Textual support, French
Record number: 20, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Position calculée à partir des observations des astres: point astronomique ou des amers, point en vue de terre. 2, record 20, French, - point%20observ%C3%A9
Record 20, Spanish
Record 20, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Navegación fluvial y marítima
Record 20, Main entry term, Spanish
- punto observado
1, record 20, Spanish, punto%20observado
masculine noun
Record 20, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 20, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 20, Textual support, Spanish
Record 21 - internal organization data 2000-04-01
Record 21, English
Record 21, Subject field(s)
- Remote Sensing
- Spacecraft
Record 21, Main entry term, English
- Earth observation from space
1, record 21, English, Earth%20observation%20from%20space
correct
Record 21, Abbreviations, English
Record 21, Synonyms, English
Record 21, Textual support, English
Record number: 21, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Service providers will benefit from the experience gained with operations in mobile communications; satellite manufacturers will expand technological capabilities and competitiveness in the world market; and, because Artemis will help to bring data directly to the user where it is needed most, Europe will be in a stronger position to reap the benefits of its investment in Earth observation from space by relaying data from low-earth orbiting satellites. 2, record 21, English, - Earth%20observation%20from%20space
Record 21, French
Record 21, Domaine(s)
- Télédétection
- Engins spatiaux
Record 21, Main entry term, French
- observation spatiale de la Terre
1, record 21, French, observation%20spatiale%20de%20la%20Terre
correct, feminine noun
Record 21, Abbreviations, French
- OST 2, record 21, French, OST
correct, feminine noun
Record 21, Synonyms, French
Record 21, Textual support, French
Record number: 21, Textual support number: 1 CONT
L'observation spatiale de la Terre sert donc à la fois une science, la connaissance de la planète, et une technique, la gestion des ressources de cette planète. 3, record 21, French, - observation%20spatiale%20de%20la%20Terre
Record 21, Spanish
Record 21, Textual support, Spanish
Record 22 - internal organization data 1991-02-12
Record 22, English
Record 22, Subject field(s)
- Aeroindustry
Record 22, Main entry term, English
- pin-point 1, record 22, English, pin%2Dpoint
Record 22, Abbreviations, English
Record 22, Synonyms, English
Record 22, Textual support, English
Record number: 22, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The position on the earth directly beneath an aircraft is called its Ground Position. It may be obtained by observation of the ground(when it is called a "pin-point" or by radio or astronomical methods. 1, record 22, English, - pin%2Dpoint
Record 22, French
Record 22, Domaine(s)
- Constructions aéronautiques
Record 22, Main entry term, French
- point repéré
1, record 22, French, point%20rep%C3%A9r%C3%A9
masculine noun
Record 22, Abbreviations, French
Record 22, Synonyms, French
Record 22, Textual support, French
Record 22, Spanish
Record 22, Textual support, Spanish
Record 23 - internal organization data 1985-06-28
Record 23, English
Record 23, Subject field(s)
- Surveying Techniques
- Mathematical Geography
Record 23, Main entry term, English
- point positioning 1, record 23, English, point%20positioning
Record 23, Abbreviations, English
Record 23, Synonyms, English
Record 23, Textual support, English
Record number: 23, Textual support number: 1 CONT
satellite or initial point positioning. 1, record 23, English, - point%20positioning
Record number: 23, Textual support number: 1 OBS
point : A position on a reference system determined by a survey and represented by a fix; e. g. a "point of observation". 2, record 23, English, - point%20positioning
Record 23, French
Record 23, Domaine(s)
- Techniques d'arpentage
- Géographie mathématique
Record 23, Main entry term, French
- détermination de positions de points
1, record 23, French, d%C3%A9termination%20de%20positions%20de%20points
correct, feminine noun
Record 23, Abbreviations, French
Record 23, Synonyms, French
Record 23, Textual support, French
Record number: 23, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Le levé consiste en déterminations de positions de points par des méthodes ou procédés topographiques (ou photogrammétiques). 1, record 23, French, - d%C3%A9termination%20de%20positions%20de%20points
Record 23, Spanish
Record 23, Textual support, Spanish
Record 24 - internal organization data 1980-11-13
Record 24, English
Record 24, Subject field(s)
- Data Transmission
Record 24, Main entry term, English
- frame
1, record 24, English, frame
noun
Record 24, Abbreviations, English
Record 24, Synonyms, English
Record 24, Textual support, English
Record number: 24, Textual support number: 1 OBS
A set of consecutive digit time slots in which the position of each digit time slot can be identified by reference to a frame alignment signal. Observation : the frame alignment signal does not necessarily occur, in whole or in part, in each frame. 1, record 24, English, - frame
Record 24, French
Record 24, Domaine(s)
- Transmission de données
Record 24, Main entry term, French
Record 24, Abbreviations, French
Record 24, Synonyms, French
Record 24, Textual support, French
Record number: 24, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Ensemble d'intervalles de temps pour éléments numériques consécutifs dans lequel la position de chacun d'eux peut être identifiée par référence à un signal de verrouillage de trame. Observation: le signal de verrouillage de trame n'apparaît pas nécessairement, en tout ou en partie, dans chaque trame. 1, record 24, French, - trame
Record 24, Spanish
Record 24, Textual support, Spanish
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