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ROUTE GUIDANCE [7 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2021-02-26
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Air Navigation Aids
- Aircraft Piloting and Navigation
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- track guidance
1, record 1, English, track%20guidance
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
En route tolerances are subject to consideration of bends or fluctuations of track guidance and within the rated coverage of the navigation aid or where applicable meet PBN [performance-based navigation] standards and minima. 2, record 1, English, - track%20guidance
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Aides à la navigation aérienne
- Pilotage et navigation aérienne
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- guidage de route
1, record 1, French, guidage%20de%20route
correct, masculine noun, officially approved
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
guidage de route : désignation uniformisée par le Comité d'uniformisation de la terminologie aéronautique (CUTA) – Opérations aériennes. 2, record 1, French, - guidage%20de%20route
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2015-03-24
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Air Traffic Control
- Telecommunications Transmission
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- change-over point
1, record 2, English, change%2Dover%20point
correct, officially approved
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
- COP 1, record 2, English, COP
correct, officially approved
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- navigation change-over point 2, record 2, English, navigation%20change%2Dover%20point
correct
- navigation change over point 3, record 2, English, navigation%20change%20over%20point
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The point at which an aircraft navigating on an ATS [air traffic service] route segment defined by reference to very high frequency omnidirectional radio ranges is expected to transfer its primary navigational reference from the facility behind the aircraft to the next facility ahead of the aircraft. [Definition officially approved by ICAO.] 4, record 2, English, - change%2Dover%20point
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Change-over points are established to provide the optimum balance in respect of signal strength and quality between facilities at all levels to be used and to ensure a common source of azimuth guidance for all aircraft operating along the same portion of a route segment. 4, record 2, English, - change%2Dover%20point
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
change-over point; COP: term and abbreviation officially approved by the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO). 5, record 2, English, - change%2Dover%20point
Record 2, Key term(s)
- changeover point
- navigation changeover point
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Circulation et trafic aériens
- Transmission (Télécommunications)
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- point de transition
1, record 2, French, point%20de%20transition
correct, masculine noun, officially approved
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
- COP 1, record 2, French, COP
correct, masculine noun, officially approved
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- point de changement 2, record 2, French, point%20de%20changement
correct, masculine noun
- COP 2, record 2, French, COP
correct, masculine noun
- COP 2, record 2, French, COP
- point de relève de navigation 3, record 2, French, point%20de%20rel%C3%A8ve%20de%20navigation
masculine noun
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Point où un aéronef navigant sur un tronçon de route ATS [service de la circulation aérienne] défini par référence à des radiophares omnidirectionnels à très haute fréquence doit en principe transférer son principal repère de navigation de l'installation située en arrière de l'aéronef à la première installation située en avant de lui. [Définition uniformisée par l'OACI.] 1, record 2, French, - point%20de%20transition
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Les points de transition sont établis afin d'assurer, à tous les niveaux de vol à utiliser, l'équilibre optimal entre les installations, du point de vue de l'intensité et de la qualité de la réception, et afin de fournir une source commune de guidage en azimut pour tous les aéronefs évoluant sur le même secteur d'un tronçon de route. 1, record 2, French, - point%20de%20transition
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
point de transition; COP : terme et abréviation uniformisés par l'Organisation de l'aviation civile internationale (OACI). 4, record 2, French, - point%20de%20transition
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Control de tránsito aéreo
- Transmisión (Telecomunicaciones)
Record 2, Main entry term, Spanish
- punto de cambio
1, record 2, Spanish, punto%20de%20cambio
correct, masculine noun, officially approved
Record 2, Abbreviations, Spanish
- COP 1, record 2, Spanish, COP
correct, masculine noun, officially approved
Record 2, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Punto en el cual una aeronave que navega en un tramo de una ruta ATS [servicio de tránsito aéreo] definido por referencia a los radiofaros omnidireccionales VHF [muy alta frecuencia], se prevé que transfiera su referencia de navegación primaria, de la instalación por detrás de la aeronave a la instalación inmediata por delante de la aeronave. [Definición aceptada oficialmente por la OACI.] 1, record 2, Spanish, - punto%20de%20cambio
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Los puntos de cambio se establecen con el fin de proporcionar el mejor equilibrio posible en cuanto a fuerza y calidad de la señal entre instalaciones, a todos los niveles que hayan de utilizarse, y para asegurar una fuente común de guía en azimut para todas las aeronaves que operan a lo largo de la misma parte de un tramo de ruta. 1, record 2, Spanish, - punto%20de%20cambio
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
punto de cambio; COP: término y abreviatura aceptados oficialmente por la Organización de Aviación Civil Internacional (OACI). 2, record 2, Spanish, - punto%20de%20cambio
Record 3 - internal organization data 2014-03-28
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- River and Sea Navigation
- Sea Operations (Military)
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- standard route
1, record 3, English, standard%20route
correct, NATO, standardized
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
In naval cooperation and guidance for shipping, a preplanned single track connecting positions within the main shipping route. 1, record 3, English, - standard%20route
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
standard route: term and definition standardized by NATO. 2, record 3, English, - standard%20route
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Navigation fluviale et maritime
- Opérations en mer (Militaire)
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- route standard
1, record 3, French, route%20standard
correct, feminine noun, NATO, standardized
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Dans le cadre de la coopération navale avec la marine marchande, tracé unique déterminé à l'avance reliant des positions situées sur la principale route de navigation. 1, record 3, French, - route%20standard
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
route standard : terme et définition normalisés par l'OTAN. 2, record 3, French, - route%20standard
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Navegación fluvial y marítima
- Operaciones marítimas (Militar)
Record 3, Main entry term, Spanish
- ruta normalizada
1, record 3, Spanish, ruta%20normalizada
correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 3, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2012-06-04
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Road Traffic
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- advanced traffic management system
1, record 4, English, advanced%20traffic%20management%20system
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
- ATMS 1, record 4, English, ATMS
correct
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
These services involve the collection and processing of real-time information about the ground transportation system for use in providing commands to traffic control devices, as well as in the dissemination of intelligence regarding infrastructure and other conditions within the system to the traveller. These services include en-route driver information, route guidance, traveller services information, traffic control, incident management as well as emission testing and mitigation. 1, record 4, English, - advanced%20traffic%20management%20system
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Circulation routière
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- système avancé de gestion de la circulation
1, record 4, French, syst%C3%A8me%20avanc%C3%A9%20de%20gestion%20de%20la%20circulation
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
- SAGC 2, record 4, French, SAGC
correct, masculine noun
- ATMS 1, record 4, French, ATMS
masculine noun
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
[Système utilisé] pour faciliter l'écoulement de la circulation et accroître l'efficacité des transports routiers au moyen du contrôle adaptatif des feux de circulation, de la détection des incidents, du comptage des accès, des péages électroniques, de la perception des péages, etc. 1, record 4, French, - syst%C3%A8me%20avanc%C3%A9%20de%20gestion%20de%20la%20circulation
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 2012-03-28
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- System Names
- Air Navigation Aids
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- Head-Up Flight Display System
1, record 5, English, Head%2DUp%20Flight%20Display%20System
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
- HFDS 1, record 5, English, HFDS
correct
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Available modes for all HFDS include approach and landing in IMC [Instrument Meteorological Conditions] or VMC conditions [Visual Meteorological cCnditions], flare, roll out, takeoff guidance, go around, windshear alert and escape, ILS [Instrument Landing System] capture, en route and braking. 1, record 5, English, - Head%2DUp%20Flight%20Display%20System
Record 5, Key term(s)
- Head Up Flight Display System
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Noms de systèmes
- Aides à la navigation aérienne
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- Head-Up Flight Display System
1, record 5, French, Head%2DUp%20Flight%20Display%20System
correct, masculine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
- HFDS 1, record 5, French, HFDS
correct, masculine noun
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Système d'aide à l'atterrissage tout temps. Il permet d'utiliser un avion dans des conditions de catégorie IIIB avec une hauteur de décision de 35 pieds, une visibilité horizontale de la piste de 125 m à l'atterrissage et de 75 m au décollage. Le HFDS comprend un collimateur tête haute holographique grand champ (40 degrés x 26 degrés, monté en plafond, associé à un calculateur et à un panneau de commande installé en console centrale 1, record 5, French, - Head%2DUp%20Flight%20Display%20System
Record 5, Key term(s)
- Head Up Flight Display System
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 2008-11-24
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Safety Equipment (Motor Vehicles and Bicycles)
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- route guidance system
1, record 6, English, route%20guidance%20system
correct
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
- route guidance 2, record 6, English, route%20guidance
correct
- driver assistance system 3, record 6, English, driver%20assistance%20system
correct
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
In-vehicle information on the route to follow to the destination according to selected criteria. 4, record 6, English, - route%20guidance%20system
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 CONT
User service... intended to provide drivers with detailed turn-by-turn instructions on how to get to their destinations. 5, record 6, English, - route%20guidance%20system
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
route guidance : term and definition proposed by the World Road Association. 6, record 6, English, - route%20guidance%20system
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Sécurité (Véhicules automobiles et bicyclettes)
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- système de guidage routier
1, record 6, French, syst%C3%A8me%20de%20guidage%20routier
correct, masculine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
- guidage d'itinéraire 2, record 6, French, guidage%20d%27itin%C3%A9raire
correct, masculine noun
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 CONT
L'association d'un récepteur GPS et d'un logiciel de cartographie permet d'obtenir un système de guidage routier efficace (affichage d'une carte avec les directions et guidage audio par synthèse vocale), développé sous différentes formes : système embarqué en voiture, boitier autonome avec récepteur intégré, assistant personnel ou «smartphone» associé à un récepteur GPS. 3, record 6, French, - syst%C3%A8me%20de%20guidage%20routier
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
guidage d'itinéraire : terme et définition proposés par l'Association mondiale de la route. 4, record 6, French, - syst%C3%A8me%20de%20guidage%20routier
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 1987-02-26
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Air Traffic Control
- Air Navigation Aids
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- route guidance
1, record 7, English, route%20guidance
correct
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Visual Aids for Providing Route Guidance. The degree of route guidance required will depend upon visibility conditions, complexity of the aerodrome layout and traffic density. 1, record 7, English, - route%20guidance
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Circulation et trafic aériens
- Aides à la navigation aérienne
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- guidage de parcours
1, record 7, French, guidage%20de%20parcours
masculine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Aides visuelles pour assurer un guidage de parcours. Le guidage de parcours à assurer dépendra des conditions de visibilité, de la complexité du plan de l'aérodrome et de la densité de la circulation. 1, record 7, French, - guidage%20de%20parcours
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
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