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ROUTE SIGNALS [11 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2017-11-01
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Rail Transport
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- clear signals 1, record 1, English, clear%20signals
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Switches, movable point frogs or derails must not be changed or signals cleared for a conflicting route until the train or engine for which the signals were first cleared has been brought to a stop. 1, record 1, English, - clear%20signals
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Transport par rail
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- établir des signaux 1, record 1, French, %C3%A9tablir%20des%20signaux
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
[...] ne doivent pas être manœuvrés ni les signaux établis relativement à un itinéraire incompatible tant que le train ou la locomotive pour lequel les signaux furent [...] établis n'a pas été immobilisé. 1, record 1, French, - %C3%A9tablir%20des%20signaux
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2016-05-26
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Signalling (Road Transport)
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- green wave
1, record 2, English, green%20wave
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A signal coordination to enable a vehicle running along a route at a given speed to encounter successive green signals. 1, record 2, English, - green%20wave
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
green wave: term and definition proposed by the World Road Association. 2, record 2, English, - green%20wave
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Signalisation routière
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- onde verte
1, record 2, French, onde%20verte
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- vague verte 2, record 2, French, vague%20verte
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Coordination qui permet à un véhicule parcourant un itinéraire à une certaine vitesse de trouver successivement les feux au vert. 3, record 2, French, - onde%20verte
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
onde verte : terme et définition proposés par l'Association mondiale de la route. 4, record 2, French, - onde%20verte
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Señales (Transporte por carretera)
Record 2, Main entry term, Spanish
- onda verde
1, record 2, Spanish, onda%20verde
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 2, Synonyms, Spanish
- banda verde 2, record 2, Spanish, banda%20verde
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Coordinación de semáforos que permite que un vehículo que circula por una ruta a una velocidad determinada se encuentre los sucesivos semáforos en verde. 3, record 2, Spanish, - onda%20verde
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Debe conseguirse una coordinación de los semáforos instalados en una vía de tal forma que gracias a un desfase en la aparición de los verdes sucesivos nos permita llegar al siguiente semáforo en verde. Lo que se llama "onda verde". 4, record 2, Spanish, - onda%20verde
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
onda verde: término y definición propuestos por la Asociación Mundial de la Carretera. 5, record 2, Spanish, - onda%20verde
Record 3 - internal organization data 2015-10-07
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Aircraft Piloting and Navigation
- Air Navigation Aids
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- maximum authorized altitude
1, record 3, English, maximum%20authorized%20altitude
correct, standardized
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
- MAA 2, record 3, English, MAA
correct, standardized
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A published altitude representing the maximum usable altitude or flight level (FL) for an airspace structure or route segment. 3, record 3, English, - maximum%20authorized%20altitude
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
It is the highest altitude on a federal airway, jet route, area navigation low or high route, or other direct route for which a minimum en route altitude(MEA) is designated in FAR [Federal Aviation Regulation] 95 at which adequate reception of NAVAID [navigation aid] signals is assured. 3, record 3, English, - maximum%20authorized%20altitude
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 OBS
maximum authorized altitude; MAA: term, abbreviation and definition standardized by the Glossary for Pilots and Air Traffic Services Personnel Committee. 4, record 3, English, - maximum%20authorized%20altitude
Record 3, Key term(s)
- maximum authorised altitude
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Pilotage et navigation aérienne
- Aides à la navigation aérienne
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- altitude maximale autorisée
1, record 3, French, altitude%20maximale%20autoris%C3%A9e
correct, feminine noun, officially approved
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
- MAA 2, record 3, French, MAA
correct, feminine noun, officially approved
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Altitude publiée qui indique l'altitude ou le niveau de vol (FL) maximaux utilisable sur une route ou voie aérienne ou sur un segment de route. 3, record 3, French, - altitude%20maximale%20autoris%C3%A9e
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Cette altitude est l'altitude maximale qui peut être utilisée sur une «federal airway» (voie aérienne américaine), une voie aérienne de l'espace supérieur, une route de navigation de surface de l'espace aérien supérieur (HLA) ou inférieur (LLA), ou toute autre route directe pour laquelle une altitude minimale en route (MEA) est indiquée dans la partie 95 du FAR [Federal Aviation Regulation], et à laquelle une réception adéquate des signaux de NAVAID [aide à la navigation] est assurée. 3, record 3, French, - altitude%20maximale%20autoris%C3%A9e
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 OBS
altitude maximale autorisée; MAA : terme et abréviation uniformisés par le Comité d'uniformisation de la terminologie aéronautique (CUTA) - Opérations aériennes. 4, record 3, French, - altitude%20maximale%20autoris%C3%A9e
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 3 OBS
Dans les textes de Transports Canada, le terme et l'abréviation anglais sont utilisés. 5, record 3, French, - altitude%20maximale%20autoris%C3%A9e
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Pilotaje y navegación aérea
- Ayuda para la navegación aérea
Record 3, Main entry term, Spanish
- altitud máxima autorizada
1, record 3, Spanish, altitud%20m%C3%A1xima%20autorizada
correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 3, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2015-01-09
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Rail Traffic Control
- Rail Transport Operations
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- shunt route
1, record 4, English, shunt%20route
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A route for shunting movements which, because of the low speed used and running on sight, allows reduced signalling requirements, such as the use of shunting signals and omission of flank protection and overlaps. 1, record 4, English, - shunt%20route
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Circulation des trains
- Exploitation (Transport par rail)
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- itinéraire de manœuvre
1, record 4, French, itin%C3%A9raire%20de%20man%26oelig%3Buvre
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Itinéraire destiné aux mouvements de manœuvre qui, en raison de la faible vitesse pratiquée et de la marche à vue, permet la réduction des dispositions de signalisation à mettre en œuvre, telle que l'utilisation de signaux de manœuvre et l'absence de protection latérale et de distance de glissement. 1, record 4, French, - itin%C3%A9raire%20de%20man%26oelig%3Buvre
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 2012-06-13
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Signalling (Road Transport)
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- alternate system 1, record 5, English, alternate%20system
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
- limited progressive system 1, record 5, English, limited%20progressive%20system
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
With this system adjacent signals show opposite indications alternately along the route. 1, record 5, English, - alternate%20system
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Signalisation routière
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- système de régulation progressive alterné
1, record 5, French, syst%C3%A8me%20de%20r%C3%A9gulation%20progressive%20altern%C3%A9
masculine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record 5, Key term(s)
- système alterné
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Señales (Transporte por carretera)
Record 5, Main entry term, Spanish
- sistema alternado
1, record 5, Spanish, sistema%20alternado
correct, masculine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 5, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 2006-03-10
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Occupation Names (General)
- Signalling (Road Transport)
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- flagger
1, record 6, English, flagger
correct
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
- flagman 2, record 6, English, flagman
correct
- flagwoman 3, record 6, English, flagwoman
correct
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A person who signals with or as if with a flag esp. to warn of danger (as on a highway) or to direct some operation. 4, record 6, English, - flagger
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 2 DEF
[A person who] directs traffic when construction work obstructs normal traffic route. 5, record 6, English, - flagger
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 CONT
When operations are such that signs, signals, and barricades do not provide the necessary protection on or adjacent to a highway, flaggers usually are used. 6, record 6, English, - flagger
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Stands in conspicuous location to stop traffic with flag, sign or lantern when route is obstructed or restricted by construction equipment or traffic from opposite direction. Signals traffic to proceed when obstruction is cleared. Works normally in conjunction with flagman/woman at opposite end of construction site to control flow of traffic in both directions. Rides on moving vehicle, as required, stretching out arm with signal to coordinate traffic flow in both directions. Explains to motorists reasons for prolonged delays. 5, record 6, English, - flagger
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Désignations des emplois (Généralités)
- Signalisation routière
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- signaleur
1, record 6, French, signaleur
correct, masculine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
- signaleuse 2, record 6, French, signaleuse
correct, feminine noun
- ouvrier chargé de diriger la circulation 3, record 6, French, ouvrier%20charg%C3%A9%20de%20diriger%20la%20circulation
correct, masculine noun
- ouvrière chargée de diriger la circulation 4, record 6, French, ouvri%C3%A8re%20charg%C3%A9e%20de%20diriger%20la%20circulation
correct, feminine noun
- porte-fanion 5, record 6, French, porte%2Dfanion
avoid, see observation, masculine noun
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
[Ouvrier (ouvrière) qui] dirige la circulation routière quand des travaux de construction la gênent. 6, record 6, French, - signaleur
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 CONT
[...] chantier du lundi au vendredi, de 7 h 45 à 16 h 30. Des signaleurs dirigeront la circulation lorsqu'une seule voie sera disponible. Aucune entrave prévue en dehors des heures de travail. 7, record 6, French, - signaleur
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Se tient bien en évidence et arrête la circulation par des signaux faits à l'aide d'un drapeau, d'un disque tenu à la main ou d'un fanal, quand la voie est obstruée ou rétrécie par des travaux ou par du matériel de construction. Fait signe aux automobilistes de passer quand il n'y a plus d'obstacle. Travaille conjointement avec un ouvrier qui remplit les mêmes fonctions à l'autre extrémité du chantier, afin que soit dirigée la circulation des véhicules dans les deux sens. Se déplace à l'aide d'un véhicule au besoin, et étend le bras pour montrer un panneau de signalisation et coordonner la circulation des véhicules dans les deux sens. Explique aux automobilistes la cause de la prolongation des délais. 6, record 6, French, - signaleur
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 2 OBS
porte-fanion : Terme employé plutôt dans le domaine militaire. 8, record 6, French, - signaleur
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 3 OBS
Pluriel : des porte-fanions. 9, record 6, French, - signaleur
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 4 OBS
porte-fanions (pl.) : Cette graphie, puisée des Rectifications de l'orthographe recommandées par le Conseil supérieur de la langue française, est attestée dans le Petit Robert (2004). 10, record 6, French, - signaleur
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 2002-10-07
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Telephony and Microwave Technology
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- data capacity
1, record 7, English, data%20capacity
correct
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 DEF
In a telephone system, the ability to route data as well as voice signals from one extension to another. 1, record 7, English, - data%20capacity
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Téléphonie et techniques hyperfréquences
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- capacité de transmission de données
1, record 7, French, capacit%C3%A9%20de%20transmission%20de%20donn%C3%A9es
correct, feminine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
- capacité de données 1, record 7, French, capacit%C3%A9%20de%20donn%C3%A9es
correct, feminine noun
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record 8 - internal organization data 1996-05-03
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- Signalling (Rail Transport)
- Railroad Stations
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- route signals
1, record 8, English, route%20signals
plural
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
Record 8, Synonyms, English
Record 8, Key term(s)
- route signal
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Signalisation (Transport par rail)
- Gares ferroviaires
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- signaux d'itinéraire
1, record 8, French, signaux%20d%27itin%C3%A9raire
masculine noun, plural
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
Record 8, Synonyms, French
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record 8, Key term(s)
- signal d'itinéraire
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
Record 9 - internal organization data 1995-05-29
Record 9, English
Record 9, Subject field(s)
- Audiovisual Techniques and Equipment
- Internet and Telematics
Record 9, Main entry term, English
- wireless speaker
1, record 9, English, wireless%20speaker
correct
Record 9, Abbreviations, English
Record 9, Synonyms, English
Record 9, Textual support, English
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Recoton develops breakthrough technology which transmits stereo sound through walls, ceilings and floor up to 150 feet. In June 1989, the Federal Communications Commission allocated a band of frequencies stretching from 902 to 928 MHz for wireless, in-home product applications. Recoton, a leading wireless speaker manufacturer, took advantage of the FCC ruling by creating a new speaker system that utilizes this frequency band to transmit clearer, stronger stereo signals throughout your home. You will be able to listen to your stereo, TV, VCR or CD player in any room of your home without having to run miles of speaker wire. The powerful transmitter plugs into a headphone, audio-out or tape-out jack on your stereo or TV component transmitting music wirelessly to your speakers or headphones. One transmitter, unlimited viewers.(En Route, Air-Canada in-flight magazine, June 1994, p. 24). 2, record 9, English, - wireless%20speaker
Record 9, Key term(s)
- wireless headphones
Record 9, French
Record 9, Domaine(s)
- Audiovisuel (techniques et équipement)
- Internet et télématique
Record 9, Main entry term, French
- haut parleur sans fil
1, record 9, French, haut%20parleur%20sans%20fil
proposal, masculine noun
Record 9, Abbreviations, French
Record 9, Synonyms, French
Record 9, Textual support, French
Record 9, Spanish
Record 9, Textual support, Spanish
Record 10 - internal organization data 1991-09-23
Record 10, English
Record 10, Subject field(s)
- Navigation Instruments
Record 10, Main entry term, English
- navigation interconnector box
1, record 10, English, navigation%20interconnector%20box
correct
Record 10, Abbreviations, English
Record 10, Synonyms, English
Record 10, Textual support, English
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The navigation interconnector box acts as both a switching device to route navigational signals to aircraft indicator and as a translator of tactical data generated by software programs for the general purpose digital computer. 1, record 10, English, - navigation%20interconnector%20box
Record 10, French
Record 10, Domaine(s)
- Instruments de navigation
Record 10, Main entry term, French
- bloc interface navigation
1, record 10, French, bloc%20interface%20navigation
proposal, masculine noun
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 1985-09-25
Record 11, English
Record 11, Subject field(s)
- Road Design
- Rail Networks
Record 11, Main entry term, English
- diagrammatic interlocking technique
1, record 11, English, diagrammatic%20interlocking%20technique
correct
Record 11, Abbreviations, English
Record 11, Synonyms, English
Record 11, Textual support, English
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 DEF
An interlocking machine system by which interlocking routes are established through the use of modularised route elements such as turnouts, signals, track sections, etc. The use of standardized modules allows for mass production, pre-installation testing, and simplified system integration. 1, record 11, English, - diagrammatic%20interlocking%20technique
Record 11, French
Record 11, Domaine(s)
- Conception des voies de circulation
- Réseaux ferroviaires
Record 11, Main entry term, French
- technique modulaire des diagrammes
1, record 11, French, technique%20modulaire%20des%20diagrammes
correct, feminine noun
Record 11, Abbreviations, French
Record 11, Synonyms, French
Record 11, Textual support, French
Record 11, Spanish
Record 11, Textual support, Spanish
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