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SLOPE CONTROL [15 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2016-02-29
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Flight Instruments and Equipment (Aeroindustry)
- Aircraft Piloting and Navigation
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- glide mode
1, record 1, English, glide%20mode
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
In a flight control system, a control mode in which an aircraft is automatically positioned to the centre of the glide slope course. 1, record 1, English, - glide%20mode
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
glide mode: This term has been removed from the NATO Glossary of Terms and Definitions. 2, record 1, English, - glide%20mode
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Instruments et équipement de bord (Constructions aéronautiques)
- Pilotage et navigation aérienne
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- tenue de descente automatique
1, record 1, French, tenue%20de%20descente%20automatique
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Dans un système de contrôle de vol, fonction grâce à laquelle l'aéronef est maintenu automatiquement sur la trajectoire d'approche. 1, record 1, French, - tenue%20de%20descente%20automatique
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
tenue de descente automatique : Ce terme a été retiré du Glossaire OTAN de termes et définitions. 2, record 1, French, - tenue%20de%20descente%20automatique
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2011-09-28
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Scientific Research Equipment
- Equipment (Chemistry)
- Electrochemistry
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- slope control for two-point calibration
1, record 2, English, slope%20control%20for%20two%2Dpoint%20calibration
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Term(s) taken from a Canadian laboratory-equipment company’s catalogue. 1, record 2, English, - slope%20control%20for%20two%2Dpoint%20calibration
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Matériel et équipement (Recherche scientifique)
- Équipement (Chimie)
- Électrochimie
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- commande de la pente pour étalonnage à deux points
1, record 2, French, commande%20de%20la%20pente%20pour%20%C3%A9talonnage%20%C3%A0%20deux%20points
feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Terme(s) tiré(s) du catalogue d'une compagnie canadienne d'équipement de laboratoire. 1, record 2, French, - commande%20de%20la%20pente%20pour%20%C3%A9talonnage%20%C3%A0%20deux%20points
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2011-09-28
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Scientific Research Equipment
- Equipment (Chemistry)
- Electrochemistry
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- slope control knob
1, record 3, English, slope%20control%20knob
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Term(s) taken from a Canadian laboratory-equipment company’s catalogue. 1, record 3, English, - slope%20control%20knob
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Matériel et équipement (Recherche scientifique)
- Équipement (Chimie)
- Électrochimie
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- bouton de commande de pente
1, record 3, French, bouton%20de%20commande%20de%20pente
masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Terme(s) tiré(s) du catalogue d'une compagnie canadienne d'équipement de laboratoire. 1, record 3, French, - bouton%20de%20commande%20de%20pente
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2006-11-30
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Air Traffic Control
- Physics
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- flight path stabilization
1, record 4, English, flight%20path%20stabilization
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
- FPS 2, record 4, English, FPS
correct
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
... develop other projects that enable your students to design longitudinal flight control systems such as altitude or velocity hold, flight path stabilization, and glide slope coupling with automatic flare. 3, record 4, English, - flight%20path%20stabilization
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Circulation et trafic aériens
- Physique
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- stabilisation de trajectoire
1, record 4, French, stabilisation%20de%20trajectoire
correct, feminine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 2006-11-23
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Atmospheric, Climatic and Meteorological Phenomena
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- control
1, record 5, English, control
correct, verb, officially approved
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
When will the ski patrol control that slope? [Example approved by the Avalanche Bulletin Terminology Standardization Committee. ] 1, record 5, English, - control
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
A controlled area means an area where control operations are already completed. Operations may involve the use of explosives, signage, closures and static defences (dykes, berms, snowsheds). 1, record 5, English, - control
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 2 OBS
control: term officially approved by the Avalanche Bulletin Terminology Standardization Committee. 2, record 5, English, - control
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Phénomènes météorologiques, climatiques et atmosphériques
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- sécuriser
1, record 5, French, s%C3%A9curiser
correct, officially approved
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Quand les patrouilleurs vont-ils sécuriser cette pente? [Exemple entériné par le Comité d'uniformisation de la terminologie des bulletins d'avalanche.] 1, record 5, French, - s%C3%A9curiser
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 2 CONT
Dans le contexte de gestion du risque d'avalanches, une zone sécurisée est une zone dans laquelle on a effectué le déclenchement préventif des avalanches à l'explosif et où on a installé des ouvrages paravalanches. 1, record 5, French, - s%C3%A9curiser
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
sécuriser : terme uniformisé par le Comité d'uniformisation de la terminologie des bulletins d'avalanche. 2, record 5, French, - s%C3%A9curiser
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 2002-11-26
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Landscape Architecture
- Site Development
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- terracing
1, record 6, English, terracing
correct
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Sodding is generally the best way to ensure a rapidly established groundcover that will stop erosion; on a steep slope, the sod should be pegged to stop it from slipping. If possible, terracing or other mechanical methods of erosion control should be combined with planting to counteract erosion. 2, record 6, English, - terracing
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Architecture paysagère
- Aménagement du terrain
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- création de terrasses
1, record 6, French, cr%C3%A9ation%20de%20terrasses
correct, feminine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
- aménagement de terrasses 2, record 6, French, am%C3%A9nagement%20de%20terrasses
correct, masculine noun
- aménagement en terrasses successives 3, record 6, French, am%C3%A9nagement%20en%20terrasses%20successives
correct, masculine noun
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 CONT
La lutte contre l'érosion met en jeu [...] dans le cas d'érosion accentuée, la création de banquettes, de terrasses avec murs de soutènement [...] 1, record 6, French, - cr%C3%A9ation%20de%20terrasses
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 2 CONT
Dans le cas de fortes pentes, le problème [...] se traduit par [...] l'aménagement en terrasses successives [...]. 4, record 6, French, - cr%C3%A9ation%20de%20terrasses
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Arquitectura paisajista
- Preparación del terreno
Record 6, Main entry term, Spanish
- formación de terrazas
1, record 6, Spanish, formaci%C3%B3n%20de%20terrazas
feminine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 6, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 2001-12-03
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Drainage and Irrigation (Agric.)
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- runoff spreading 1, record 7, English, runoff%20spreading
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 CONT
There are bound to be rainstorms whose water the soil cannot fully absorb-a point of major importance in arid and semi-arid areas, for this water can be collected and used to improve productivity locally. The following four water management methods and erosion control structures apply :. runoff harvesting(catching runoff for supplementary irrigation) ;. total absorption or infiltration;. runoff diversion(redirecting excess water) ;. runoff spreading(distribution of runoff energy).... Structures to dissipate runoff energy. When rainfall exceeds the soil' s absorption capacity, the sheet runoff can be controlled by spreading it across the whole slope rather than concentrating it in channels and outlets, where it can cause problems. Its energy can be dispersed by keeping the speed below 25 cm... Such dispersion across the slope is achieved partly by cropping techniques that keep the soil surface rough(clods, many grass stalks, effect of weeds and mulching, etc.) and partly by structures such as permeable microdams, which temporarily slow the flow, allow some sedimentation, spread the flood, reduce peak flows and improve absorption. 1, record 7, English, - runoff%20spreading
Record 7, Key term(s)
- run-off spreading
- run off spreading
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Drainage et irrigation (Agriculture)
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- épandage des eaux de ruissellement
1, record 7, French, %C3%A9pandage%20des%20eaux%20de%20ruissellement
correct, masculine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Irrigation de surface. [...] L'épandage des eaux de ruissellement ou de crue, qui du fait de la brutalité des précipitations, coulent de façon très temporaire dans les régions à faible pluviosité annuelle, est une forme fruste de submersion, utilisée par l'homme depuis longtemps, dans la vallée du Nil ou la Mésopotamie par exemple. 1, record 7, French, - %C3%A9pandage%20des%20eaux%20de%20ruissellement
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record 8 - internal organization data 2000-02-16
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- Dredging
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- automatic swing control system
1, record 8, English, automatic%20swing%20control%20system
correct
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
Record 8, Synonyms, English
Record 8, Textual support, English
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Automatic swing control system(head rotation, and slope and eveness of bottom). 1, record 8, English, - automatic%20swing%20control%20system
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Instrument for hydraulic dredging. 1, record 8, English, - automatic%20swing%20control%20system
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Dragage
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- système d'automatisation du balayage
1, record 8, French, syst%C3%A8me%20d%27automatisation%20du%20balayage
correct, masculine noun
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
Record 8, Synonyms, French
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Système d'automatisation du balayage (giration, pente et régularité du fond). 1, record 8, French, - syst%C3%A8me%20d%27automatisation%20du%20balayage
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Produit lié au dragage hydraulique. 1, record 8, French, - syst%C3%A8me%20d%27automatisation%20du%20balayage
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
Record 9 - internal organization data 1998-09-16
Record 9, English
Record 9, Subject field(s)
- Mechanical Transmission Systems
Record 9, Main entry term, English
- flow gain of a servo-valve
1, record 9, English, flow%20gain%20of%20a%20servo%2Dvalve
correct
Record 9, Abbreviations, English
Record 9, Synonyms, English
Record 9, Textual support, English
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Mean slope of the control flow versus input signal curve in any specific operating region. 1, record 9, English, - flow%20gain%20of%20a%20servo%2Dvalve
Record 9, French
Record 9, Domaine(s)
- Transmissions mécaniques
Record 9, Main entry term, French
- gain en débit d'un servodistributeur
1, record 9, French, gain%20en%20d%C3%A9bit%20d%27un%20servodistributeur
correct, masculine noun
Record 9, Abbreviations, French
Record 9, Synonyms, French
Record 9, Textual support, French
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Pente moyenne de la courbe du débit régulé en fonction du signal d'entrée dans une zone d'utilisation définie. 1, record 9, French, - gain%20en%20d%C3%A9bit%20d%27un%20servodistributeur
Record 9, Spanish
Record 9, Textual support, Spanish
Record 10 - internal organization data 1995-04-10
Record 10, English
Record 10, Subject field(s)
- Tillage Operations (Agriculture)
- Farming Techniques
Record 10, Main entry term, English
- terrace cropping
1, record 10, English, terrace%20cropping
correct
Record 10, Abbreviations, English
Record 10, Synonyms, English
- terrace cultivation 2, record 10, English, terrace%20cultivation
correct
Record 10, Textual support, English
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Terraces have been used for centuries to control water erosion. Essentially, terraces are earth embankments, channels, or combinations of both constructed across the slope of the land... They are of great value in controlling erosion and conserving soil moisture. 3, record 10, English, - terrace%20cropping
Record 10, French
Record 10, Domaine(s)
- Travaux du sol (Agriculture)
- Techniques agricoles
Record 10, Main entry term, French
- culture en terrasses
1, record 10, French, culture%20en%20terrasses
correct, feminine 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 1990-11-30
Record 11, English
Record 11, Subject field(s)
- Site Development
- Landscape Architecture
- Field Engineering (Military)
Record 11, Main entry term, English
- military crest
1, record 11, English, military%20crest
correct
Record 11, Abbreviations, English
Record 11, Synonyms, English
Record 11, Textual support, English
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The point on the slope of a hill that will not allow any person or object to be silhouetted against the horizon and also allows full view of the slope below. 2, record 11, English, - military%20crest
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The military crest... is the point near the top of a slope or brow from which the entire slope below can be seen. This strategic vantage point has historically been vital for an army's control and defense of the high point and surrounding countryside(hence its name). The military crest is also a desirable building location because of the view it affords.... Furthermore, the military crest is an important point for locating structures that visually blend in with the landform. 3, record 11, English, - military%20crest
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 2 CONT
The top of the slope is most exposed to the elements. The planner may exploit or create a land profile similar to the "military crest" of the artillery manual--an adaptation or modification of the slope to preserve or enhance the view while affording increased protection. 4, record 11, English, - military%20crest
Record 11, French
Record 11, Domaine(s)
- Aménagement du terrain
- Architecture paysagère
- Génie (Militaire)
Record 11, Main entry term, French
- crête militaire
1, record 11, French, cr%C3%AAte%20militaire
correct, feminine noun
Record 11, Abbreviations, French
Record 11, Synonyms, French
Record 11, Textual support, French
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Ligne de changement de pente située dans la direction de l'ennemi, en avant de la crête topographique et permettant de voir et de tirer sur la pente. 1, record 11, French, - cr%C3%AAte%20militaire
Record 11, Spanish
Record 11, Textual support, Spanish
Record 12 - internal organization data 1990-10-31
Record 12, English
Record 12, Subject field(s)
- Erosion and Weathering (Geol.)
- Soil Mechanics (Engineering)
Record 12, Main entry term, English
- erosion control mattress
1, record 12, English, erosion%20control%20mattress
correct
Record 12, Abbreviations, English
Record 12, Synonyms, English
Record 12, Textual support, English
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Erosion control Mattress... the placement of revetment mats on slopes to be protected is one of the methods of erosion control.... The mattress generally consist of double layers of woven fabric forms placed on the slope to be protected and filled with concrete or grout.... this type of forming system is a simple, fast, and economical technique for the placement of concrete for slope protection both above and below the water without the need for dewatering.... For normal installations, the fabric forms, prefabricated to job specifications and dimensions, are simply spread over the terrain, which has received minimal grading. The fabric form is then pumped full of mortar.... This same concept can be used where slide problems are caused by eroding of the toe of the slopes, and where access is difficult for placement of rip-rap. 1, record 12, English, - erosion%20control%20mattress
Record 12, French
Record 12, Domaine(s)
- Érosion et corrosion (Géologie)
- Mécanique des sols
Record 12, Main entry term, French
- tapis anti-érosion
1, record 12, French, tapis%20anti%2D%C3%A9rosion
proposal, see observation, masculine noun
Record 12, Abbreviations, French
Record 12, Synonyms, French
- matelas anti-érosion 1, record 12, French, matelas%20anti%2D%C3%A9rosion
proposal, see observation, masculine noun
Record 12, Textual support, French
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Tapis parafouille : Matelas de protection de fondation d'ouvrages reposant dans le lit de fleuves ou de rivières contre l'action érosive du courant. 2, record 12, French, - tapis%20anti%2D%C3%A9rosion
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Tapis parafouilles (...) fonctions du géotextile (...) Filtre : le géotextile limite jusqu'à stabilisation la migration de particules fines du sol support vers le tapis parafouille sous l'action des courants de percolation, empêche ainsi une érosion interne de ces sols et une ruine consécutive de l'ouvrage de protection, tout en maintenant la libre circulation de l'eau. Séparation : le géotextile délimite les matériaux formant le tapis parafouille et les sols sous-jacents et évite leur interpénétration. 2, record 12, French, - tapis%20anti%2D%C3%A9rosion
Record 12, Spanish
Record 12, Textual support, Spanish
Record 13 - internal organization data 1989-08-29
Record 13, English
Record 13, Subject field(s)
- Plywood
- Facilities and Equipment (Wood Industries)
Record 13, Main entry term, English
- thickness sensor 1, record 13, English, thickness%20sensor
Record 13, Abbreviations, English
Record 13, Synonyms, English
Record 13, Textual support, English
Record number: 13, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A special type of sensor used in determining the veneer lathe pitch control. 2, record 13, English, - thickness%20sensor
Record number: 13, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The angle of the lathe knife largely determines uniformity of the veneer thickness as the log is peeled. The height and slope of the pitch rails, upon which the knife assembly and carriage ride, control the knife angle. 3, record 13, English, - thickness%20sensor
Record 13, French
Record 13, Domaine(s)
- Contreplaqués
- Installations et équipement (Industr. du bois)
Record 13, Main entry term, French
- dispositif de variation automatique de dépouille
1, record 13, French, dispositif%20de%20variation%20automatique%20de%20d%C3%A9pouille
masculine noun
Record 13, Abbreviations, French
Record 13, Synonyms, French
- palpeur d'épaisseur 2, record 13, French, palpeur%20d%27%C3%A9paisseur
proposal, masculine noun
Record 13, Textual support, French
Record number: 13, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Type de capteur servant à apprécier très finement la position de la surface d'une bille de bois, au moment du déroulage, et ainsi à régler l'avance du couteau à chaque tour de bille. 2, record 13, French, - dispositif%20de%20variation%20automatique%20de%20d%C3%A9pouille
Record number: 13, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Comme au tranchage, la qualité du placage dépend non seulement de l'état du bois [...] mais aussi du réglage des outils de la dérouleuse. [...] En ce qui concerne la dépouille, si le couteau se déplaçait parallèlement à lui-même au cours du déroulage, l'appui (surface de contact entre le biseau du couteau et le bois) se réduirait de plus en plus. Or, il faut, autant que possible, qu'il soit maintenu constant pendant tout le déroulage [...] Pour cela, la dérouleuse est munie d'un dispositif de variation automatique de dépouille [...] 1, record 13, French, - dispositif%20de%20variation%20automatique%20de%20d%C3%A9pouille
Record 13, Spanish
Record 13, Textual support, Spanish
Record 14 - internal organization data 1986-09-08
Record 14, English
Record 14, Subject field(s)
- Drainage and Irrigation (Agric.)
- Silviculture
Record 14, Main entry term, English
- hillside ditching 1, record 14, English, hillside%20ditching
Record 14, Abbreviations, English
Record 14, Synonyms, English
Record 14, Textual support, English
Record number: 14, Textual support number: 1 OBS
hillside ditch : A shallow ditch across a slope in a field which is used to control water movement and thus reduce scour soil erosion. 2, record 14, English, - hillside%20ditching
Record 14, French
Record 14, Domaine(s)
- Drainage et irrigation (Agriculture)
- Sylviculture
Record 14, Main entry term, French
- creusement de fossés antiérosifs sur pentes
1, record 14, French, creusement%20de%20foss%C3%A9s%20anti%C3%A9rosifs%20sur%20pentes
masculine noun
Record 14, Abbreviations, French
Record 14, Synonyms, French
- creusement de fossés sur pentes 1, record 14, French, creusement%20de%20foss%C3%A9s%20sur%20pentes
masculine noun
Record 14, Textual support, French
Record 14, Spanish
Record 14, Textual support, Spanish
Record 15 - internal organization data 1976-06-19
Record 15, English
Record 15, Subject field(s)
- Telecommunications
Record 15, Main entry term, English
- slope control 1, record 15, English, slope%20control
Record 15, Abbreviations, English
Record 15, Synonyms, English
Record 15, Textual support, English
Record number: 15, Textual support number: 1 OBS
2APN59-4.100.e 1, record 15, English, - slope%20control
Record 15, French
Record 15, Domaine(s)
- Télécommunications
Record 15, Main entry term, French
- contrôle de pente 1, record 15, French, contr%C3%B4le%20de%20pente
Record 15, Abbreviations, French
Record 15, Synonyms, French
Record 15, Textual support, French
Record number: 15, Textual support number: 1 OBS
ibid radar(circuit de réglage silencieux) 106al.30.05.74 1, record 15, French, - contr%C3%B4le%20de%20pente
Record 15, Spanish
Record 15, Textual support, Spanish
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