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Record 1 - internal organization data 2022-02-01
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Search and Rescue (Paramilitary)
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- decision point
1, record 1, English, decision%20point
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Based on the map, determining the path of least resistance related to the topography is an analysis tool long used by search planners. If the missing person's intended route of travel is known, it may or may not defy this rule, but it certainly makes the search easier. The person will be along this intended route or may have gone astray at any number of "decision points", which caused a diversion from the intended route. 2, record 1, English, - decision%20point
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Recherche et sauvetage (Paramilitaire)
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- point de décision
1, record 1, French, point%20de%20d%C3%A9cision
correct
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 2022-02-01
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Search and Rescue (Paramilitary)
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- point last seen
1, record 2, English, point%20last%20seen
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
- PLS 1, record 2, English, PLS
correct
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The point last seen(PLS) is determined by information gathered from someone who actually saw the person and can identify that location on a map. This information is useful if the location is somewhere along the intended route of travel and within the search area. 1, record 2, English, - point%20last%20seen
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Recherche et sauvetage (Paramilitaire)
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- dernier point d'observation
1, record 2, French, dernier%20point%20d%27observation
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
- DPO 1, record 2, French, DPO
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2019-04-29
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Sonar and Underwater Detection (Military)
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- sonar sensor
1, record 3, English, sonar%20sensor
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
A route survey system uses a sonar sensor that is deployed and towed from a ship in order to effectively and accurately map the sea floor, with the resolution needed for detection, localization, and identification of objects as small as a lobster trap or as large as shipwreck. 2, record 3, English, - sonar%20sensor
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Sonar et détection sous-marine (Militaire)
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- capteur sonar
1, record 3, French, capteur%20sonar
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Le système de levé des fonds marins utilise un capteur sonar qui est déployé et remorqué d'un navire afin de dresser une carte juste et exacte du fond marin. Il a la résolution nécessaire pour détecter, localiser et identifier des objets aussi petits qu'un casier à homards et aussi gros qu'une épave. 2, record 3, French, - capteur%20sonar
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2018-04-11
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Navigation Instruments
- Driving (Road Vehicles)
- Collaborative and Social Communications
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- social car navigation system 1, record 4, English, social%20car%20navigation%20system
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
- social navigation system 2, record 4, English, social%20navigation%20system
- social navigator 3, record 4, English, social%20navigator
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
A social navigation system collects navigation data such as route duration, traffic congestion, road obstacles, and even map layout from users, and then uses this information to route other users. 2, record 4, English, - social%20car%20navigation%20system
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Instruments de navigation
- Conduite automobile
- Communications collaboratives et sociales
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- géonavigateur participatif
1, record 4, French, g%C3%A9onavigateur%20participatif
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Système de géonavigation qui exploite en temps réel les informations reçues automatiquement des véhicules connectés à ce système ou fournies par le conducteur. 1, record 4, French, - g%C3%A9onavigateur%20participatif
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
géonavigateur participatif : terme et définition publiés au Journal officiel de la République française le 28 mars 2018. 2, record 4, French, - g%C3%A9onavigateur%20participatif
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 2016-06-30
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Surveillance, Detection and Reconnaissance (Military)
- Military Transportation
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- map/route reconnaissance 1, record 5, English, map%2Froute%20reconnaissance
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
- map route recce 2, record 5, English, map%20route%20recce
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Surveillance, détection et reconnaissance (Militaire)
- Transport militaire
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- reconnaissance d'itinéraire/cartographique
1, record 5, French, reconnaissance%20d%27itin%C3%A9raire%2Fcartographique
proposal, feminine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 2010-07-20
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Various Proper Names
- Citizenship and Immigration
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- Year of the British Home Child
1, record 6, English, Year%20of%20the%20British%20Home%20Child
correct, Canada
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The Government of Canada has recognized the experiences of Canada's Home Children by proclaiming 2010 the Year of the British Home Child. This September, Canada Post will honour the Home Children with a commemorative stamp. The stamp features an image of the SS Sardinian(a ship that carried children from Liverpool to Québec), a map symbolizing their cross-Atlantic journey, a photograph of a child at work on a farm and one of a newly arrived Home Child, standing beside a suitcase while en route to a distributing home in Hamilton, Ontario. 1, record 6, English, - Year%20of%20the%20British%20Home%20Child
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Appellations diverses
- Citoyenneté et immigration
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- Année des petits immigrants britanniques
1, record 6, French, Ann%C3%A9e%20des%20petits%20immigrants%20britanniques
correct, feminine noun, Canada
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Le gouvernement du Canada a reconnu le vécu des petits immigrants britanniques du pays et a désigné l’année 2010 Année des petits immigrants britanniques. En septembre, Postes Canada rendra hommage aux petits immigrants britanniques par un timbre commémoratif représentant le S.S. Sardinian (le navire à bord duquel les enfants ont fait le voyage Liverpool-Québec), une carte symbolisant leur traversée outre-Atlantique, une photographie d’un enfant travaillant dans une ferme et une autre d’un petit immigré britannique nouvellement arrivé, qui se tient debout avec sa valise, en route vers une crèche située à Hamilton, en Ontario. 1, record 6, French, - Ann%C3%A9e%20des%20petits%20immigrants%20britanniques
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 2002-11-27
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Cartography
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- route map
1, record 7, English, route%20map
correct
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A map which details roads to be taken. 2, record 7, English, - route%20map
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Cartographie
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- carte itinéraire
1, record 7, French, carte%20itin%C3%A9raire
correct, feminine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
- carte d'itinéraires 2, record 7, French, carte%20d%27itin%C3%A9raires
correct, feminine noun
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Carte indiquant la route à suivre pour se rendre à un point déterminé. 3, record 7, French, - carte%20itin%C3%A9raire
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record 8 - internal organization data 2002-10-08
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- Programming Languages
- Artificial Intelligence
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- route map
1, record 8, English, route%20map
correct
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
Record 8, Synonyms, English
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Langages de programmation
- Intelligence artificielle
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- carte routière
1, record 8, French, carte%20routi%C3%A8re
correct, feminine noun
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
Record 8, Synonyms, French
- carte de route 1, record 8, French, carte%20de%20route
feminine noun
- carte d'itinéraires 2, record 8, French, carte%20d%27itin%C3%A9raires
feminine noun
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
Record 9 - internal organization data 2000-03-24
Record 9, English
Record 9, Subject field(s)
- Site Development
Record 9, Main entry term, English
- grade contour
1, record 9, English, grade%20contour
correct
Record 9, Abbreviations, English
Record 9, Synonyms, English
Record 9, Textual support, English
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A line on a map, representing the route to be followed to maintain a particular regular gradient. 1, record 9, English, - grade%20contour
Record 9, French
Record 9, Domaine(s)
- Aménagement du terrain
Record 9, Main entry term, French
- tracé d'alignement vertical
1, record 9, French, trac%C3%A9%20d%27alignement%20vertical
correct, masculine noun, officially approved
Record 9, Abbreviations, French
Record 9, Synonyms, French
Record 9, Textual support, French
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Ligne, sur une carte, représentant l'itinéraire à suivre pour conserver une pente déterminée. 1, record 9, French, - trac%C3%A9%20d%27alignement%20vertical
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 OBS
tracé d'alignement vertical : terme et définition uniformisés par le Groupe de travail de terminologie du génie. 2, record 9, French, - trac%C3%A9%20d%27alignement%20vertical
Record 9, Spanish
Record 9, Textual support, Spanish
Record 10 - internal organization data 1997-10-30
Record 10, English
Record 10, Subject field(s)
- Titles of Documents and Works
- Tourism
Record 10, Main entry term, English
- New Brunswick Proposed Trail Route
1, record 10, English, New%20Brunswick%20Proposed%20Trail%20Route
correct, New Brunswick
Record 10, Abbreviations, English
Record 10, Synonyms, English
Record 10, Textual support, English
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Title of the map which illustrates the route recommended for Sentier NB Trail. 1, record 10, English, - New%20Brunswick%20Proposed%20Trail%20Route
Record 10, French
Record 10, Domaine(s)
- Titres de documents et d'œuvres
- Tourisme
Record 10, Main entry term, French
- Tracé envisagé pour le sentier du Nouveau-Brunswick
1, record 10, French, Trac%C3%A9%20envisag%C3%A9%20pour%20le%20sentier%20du%20Nouveau%2DBrunswick
correct, masculine noun, New Brunswick
Record 10, Abbreviations, French
Record 10, Synonyms, French
Record 10, Textual support, French
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Titre de la carte qui présente le tracé recommandé pour le Sentier NB Trail. 1, record 10, French, - Trac%C3%A9%20envisag%C3%A9%20pour%20le%20sentier%20du%20Nouveau%2DBrunswick
Record 10, Spanish
Record 10, Textual support, Spanish
Record 11 - internal organization data 1996-10-11
Record 11, English
Record 11, Subject field(s)
- Track and Field
Record 11, Main entry term, English
- orienteering
1, record 11, English, orienteering
correct, noun
Record 11, Abbreviations, English
Record 11, Synonyms, English
Record 11, Textual support, English
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A competitive sport in which participants run cross-country using only a map and a compass to find their way between various checkpoints and to the finish line. There is no designated route to be followed; competitors must find the best way of getting to each checkpoint. Individuals leave the starting line at designated intervals and cover the course separately; the competitor with the lowest elapsed time is the winner. 1, record 11, English, - orienteering
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Orienteering was begun in 1918 by Major Ernst Killander, a Swedish youth leader, and it has since become popular around the world. 1, record 11, English, - orienteering
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Term used by Parks Canada. 2, record 11, English, - orienteering
Record 11, French
Record 11, Domaine(s)
- Athlétisme
Record 11, Main entry term, French
- course d'orientation
1, record 11, French, course%20d%27orientation
correct, feminine noun
Record 11, Abbreviations, French
Record 11, Synonyms, French
Record 11, Textual support, French
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Sport [...] proche de la course à pied d'endurance [où] chaque concurrent, muni d'une carte topographique, doit se rendre, dans les meilleurs délais et selon un ordre qu'il doit établir lui-même, en des points précis qui constituent les postes de contrôle, distants parfois de plusieurs kilomètres les uns des autres. L'épreuve dure au total une heure ou deux heures. En général, le parcours représente une distance de 10 à 15 km. Comme son nom l'indique, ce sport fait appel à des qualités d'orientation, en plus des qualités requises pour la course à pied d'endurance. Épreuve contre la montre, sur un parcours balisé à découvrir, la course d'orientation développe les facultés de débrouillardise et d'observation. 1, record 11, French, - course%20d%27orientation
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Terme en usage à Parcs Canada. 2, record 11, French, - course%20d%27orientation
Record 11, Spanish
Record 11, Textual support, Spanish
Record 12 - internal organization data 1993-05-13
Record 12, English
Record 12, Subject field(s)
- Military (General)
- Physical Geography (General)
Record 12, Main entry term, English
- sketch
1, record 12, English, sketch
correct
Record 12, Abbreviations, English
Record 12, Synonyms, English
Record 12, Textual support, English
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A free-hand drawn map or picture of an area or route of travel showing enough details and having enough accuracy to satisfy special tactical or administrative requirements. 1, record 12, English, - sketch
Record 12, French
Record 12, Domaine(s)
- Militaire (Généralités)
- Géographie physique (Généralités)
Record 12, Main entry term, French
- croquis
1, record 12, French, croquis
correct, masculine noun
Record 12, Abbreviations, French
Record 12, Synonyms, French
Record 12, Textual support, French
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Carte ou dessin effectué à main levée, représentant une zone ou un itinéraire suivi, suffisamment détaillé et précis pour satisfaire aux exigences tactiques ou administratives particulières. 1, record 12, French, - croquis
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Définition et terme uniformisés par le Comité de terminologie française du Conseil de doctrine et de tactique de l'Armée de terre (CDTAT). 2, record 12, French, - croquis
Record 12, Spanish
Record 12, Textual support, Spanish
Record 13 - internal organization data 1990-03-08
Record 13, English
Record 13, Subject field(s)
- Artificial Intelligence
Record 13, Main entry term, English
- global map
1, record 13, English, global%20map
correct
Record 13, Abbreviations, English
Record 13, Synonyms, English
Record 13, Textual support, English
Record number: 13, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Map analogous to a procedural concept which stores route information in terms of the operators required to traverse those routes and refers to a local map in its state description. 1, record 13, English, - global%20map
Record 13, French
Record 13, Domaine(s)
- Intelligence artificielle
Record 13, Main entry term, French
- carte globale
1, record 13, French, carte%20globale
correct, feminine noun
Record 13, Abbreviations, French
Record 13, Synonyms, French
Record 13, Textual support, French
Record 13, Spanish
Record 13, Textual support, Spanish
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