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SMOOTH AIR [23 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2024-03-15
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Blasting (Construction)
- Blasting Work (Mining)
- Explosives and Pyrotechnical Materials (Industries)
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- controlled blasting technique
1, record 1, English, controlled%20blasting%20technique
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- controlled blasting 2, record 1, English, controlled%20blasting
correct
- control blasting 3, record 1, English, control%20blasting
correct
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Various techniques used to limit the amount of backbreak developed during the blasting phase of the excavation cycle by reducing the level of ground shock vibrations. 3, record 1, English, - controlled%20blasting%20technique
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
There are six controlled blasting techniques that have been developed and designed to improve the stability of the final excavation. Each one of these has their unique features and design considerations for successful implementation into any blasting plan. The six controlled blasting techniques that will be discussed are(1) line drilling,(2) trim blasting,(3) buffer blasting,(4) smooth wall blasting,(5) air decking, and(6) presplitting. 4, record 1, English, - controlled%20blasting%20technique
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
controlled blasting technique: designation usually used in the plural. 5, record 1, English, - controlled%20blasting%20technique
Record 1, Key term(s)
- controlled-blasting technique
- controlled blasting techniques
- controlled-blasting techniques
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Dynamitage (Construction)
- Travail aux explosifs (Exploitation minière)
- Explosifs et artifices (Industries)
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- technique de dynamitage contrôlé
1, record 1, French, technique%20de%20dynamitage%20contr%C3%B4l%C3%A9
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- dynamitage contrôlé 2, record 1, French, dynamitage%20contr%C3%B4l%C3%A9
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Mesures d'atténuation. Bien que le projet Midwest se trouve dans une zone sismique stable, les structures et les pentes ont été conçues afin d'assurer une protection contre les événements sismiques. Des techniques de dynamitage contrôlé seront employées pour assurer la stabilité des mines à ciel ouvert et maintenir l'intégrité des parois. Des bermes de sécurité seront construites pour délimiter des plateaux de rétention, afin de retenir des matériaux pouvant tomber dans toutes les fosses actives. Les pentes des fosses actives seront surveillées afin d'en assurer la stabilité aux endroits susceptibles de connaître des glissements de pente ou des ruptures de versant. 1, record 1, French, - technique%20de%20dynamitage%20contr%C3%B4l%C3%A9
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
technique de dynamitage contrôlé : désignation habituellement utilisée au pluriel. 3, record 1, French, - technique%20de%20dynamitage%20contr%C3%B4l%C3%A9
Record 1, Key term(s)
- techniques de dynamitage contrôlé
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2024-02-16
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Household Articles - Various
- Pastries (Cooking)
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- fondant smoother
1, record 2, English, fondant%20smoother
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
When the fondant is applied to the cake, start using a fondant smoother to smooth all the bumps in the fondant and get rid of the air bubbles. 1, record 2, English, - fondant%20smoother
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Articles ménagers divers
- Pâtisserie (Art culinaire)
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- lisseur à fondant
1, record 2, French, lisseur%20%C3%A0%20fondant
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2020-11-18
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Culture (General)
- Sports (General)
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- toe hang
1, record 3, English, toe%20hang
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
In the toe hang, participants position themselves on the floor on their back. Two people stand above each participant holding a smooth pole horizontally across them. The participants hang their feet over the pole using their instep to do so. They place their hands behind their thighs/knees, pulling their knees onto their chest, theoretically raising their entire body from the floor, thereby suspending themselves in the air "hanging from their toes. "The pole people adjust the height according to the participants’ wishes. 2, record 3, English, - toe%20hang
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 CONT
Inuit Games Demonstration Events. In addition to the medal events, the following are also part of the Inuit Games: Knuckle Hop, Airplane, Head Pull, Triple Jump, Bench Reach, Toe Hang, Blanket Toss. 1, record 3, English, - toe%20hang
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
This is a timed event in which the winner is the last participant to remain hanging from the pole. 3, record 3, English, - toe%20hang
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Culture (Généralités)
- Sports (Généralités)
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- suspension par les orteils
1, record 3, French, suspension%20par%20les%20orteils
feminine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
- traction par les orteils 1, record 3, French, traction%20par%20les%20orteils
feminine noun
- lever par les orteils 2, record 3, French, lever%20par%20les%20orteils
see observation, masculine noun
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Jeux inuits en démonstration. Outre les jeux pour lesquels des médailles seront remises, on présentera en démonstration les jeux inuits suivants : le saut sur les jointures, l'avion, la traction de la nuque, le triple saut, le toucher d'une main en équilibre sur un banc (bench reach), le lever par les orteils (toe hang) et le saut sur couverture. 2, record 3, French, - suspension%20par%20les%20orteils
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
L'expression descriptive «lever par les orteils» a été utilisée par le Gouvernement du Yukon. Les termes «traction par les orteils» et «suspension par les orteils» sont à privilégier. 1, record 3, French, - suspension%20par%20les%20orteils
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2018-01-31
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Electric Rotary Machines
- Electromagnetism
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- pole face
1, record 4, English, pole%20face
correct, officially approved
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The smooth face of a permanent magnet or a magnetic core that faces an air gap. 2, record 4, English, - pole%20face
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
pole face: term officially approved by the Lexicon Project Committee (New Brunswick). 3, record 4, English, - pole%20face
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Machines tournantes électriques
- Électromagnétisme
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- face polaire
1, record 4, French, face%20polaire
correct, feminine noun, officially approved
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
face polaire : terme uniformisé par le Comité du projet de lexiques (Nouveau-Brunswick). 2, record 4, French, - face%20polaire
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Máquinas rotativas eléctricas
- Electromagnetismo
Record 4, Main entry term, Spanish
- cara polar
1, record 4, Spanish, cara%20polar
correct, feminine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 4, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Superficie de la expansión polar que constituye uno de los límites del entrehierro. 1, record 4, Spanish, - cara%20polar
Record 5 - internal organization data 2017-11-21
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Racquet Sports
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- spin for serve
1, record 5, English, spin%20for%20serve
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Act of spinning the tennis racquet in the air or on the ground in order to determine whether the manufacturer's insignia, found in the butt of the handle, faces upwards or downwards or to determine whether a special string on the racquet is rough or smooth. If the player offered the choice of choosing wins the "toss",(s) he is given the opportunity to make the choice to serve first, select the side in which(s) he will receive serve or the right to have his or her opponent choose. 1, record 5, English, - spin%20for%20serve
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Related phraseology: toss of the coin. 1, record 5, English, - spin%20for%20serve
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Sports de raquette
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- tirer à nœuds ou cordes
1, record 5, French, tirer%20%C3%A0%20n%26oelig%3Buds%20ou%20cordes
correct, see observation
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
- faire pivoter la raquette pour tirer au sort 1, record 5, French, faire%20pivoter%20la%20raquette%20pour%20tirer%20au%20sort
correct, see observation
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Faire pivoter la raquette pour tirer au sort (d'après le côté où elle tombe) soit le choix du côté du jeu, soit la priorité du service. 1, record 5, French, - tirer%20%C3%A0%20n%26oelig%3Buds%20ou%20cordes
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Cette façon de tirer au sort est aujourd'hui désuète puisqu'il paraît que la raquette tombe plus souvent du côté «nœuds» que du côté «cordes». 2, record 5, French, - tirer%20%C3%A0%20n%26oelig%3Buds%20ou%20cordes
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 2015-12-11
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Pipes and Fittings
- Servicing and Maintenance (Motor Vehicles and Bicycles)
- Closing Devices and Nozzles (Mechanical Components)
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- air bleed plug
1, record 6, English, air%20bleed%20plug
correct
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Slowly loosen the air bleed plug on the injector pump, letting [the] air escape until an air free flow of fuel is evident. [For] units with a self-bleed return valve, open for a short period, then start [the] engine. As soon as [the] engine runs smooth, close [the] valve. 1, record 6, English, - air%20bleed%20plug
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Tuyauterie et raccords
- Entretien et réparation (Véhicules automobiles et bicyclettes)
- Obturateurs et buses (Composants mécaniques)
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- bouchon de purge d'air
1, record 6, French, bouchon%20de%20purge%20d%27air
correct, masculine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
- bouchon de purge 2, record 6, French, bouchon%20de%20purge
correct, masculine noun
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Desserrer le bouchon de purge situé sur la tête du filtre à carburant. Manœuvrer le levier d'amorçage de la pompe d'alimentation jusqu'à ce que le carburant, exempt d'air, s'écoule du bouchon de purge. 2, record 6, French, - bouchon%20de%20purge%20d%27air
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 2014-10-29
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Grain Growing
- Milling and Cereal Industries
- Agricultural Economics
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- binburnt kernel
1, record 7, English, binburnt%20kernel
correct
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
- BBT 1, record 7, English, BBT
correct
Record 7, Synonyms, English
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 CONT
[Binburnt] kernels resemble fireburnt kernels in colour; however, in cross-section, the binburnt kernel maintains its dense structure and appears smooth and glossy, unlike a fireburnt kernel, which looks like charcoal in cross-section, has numerous air holes, and crumbles easily under pressure; binburnt kernels are caused by gradual heating in storage and have not been exposed to temperatures approaching ignition; the weight of a binburnt kernel is similar to that of a sound kernel of comparable size(Official Grain Grading Guide). 2, record 7, English, - binburnt%20kernel
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Term and abbreviation used by the Canadian Grain Commission. 3, record 7, English, - binburnt%20kernel
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Culture des céréales
- Minoterie et céréales
- Économie agricole
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- grain brûlé en entreposage
1, record 7, French, grain%20br%C3%BBl%C3%A9%20en%20entreposage
correct, masculine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
- BBT 1, record 7, French, BBT
correct, masculine noun
Record 7, Synonyms, French
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 CONT
[La] couleur des grains brûlés en entreposage est semblable à celle des grains brûlés; une coupe transversale d'un grain brûlé en entreposage présente une paroi lisse et luisante; or, celle d'un grain brûlé ressemble à du charbon et s'effrite facilement sous pression; les grains brûlés en entreposage résultent de l'échauffement graduel durant l'entreposage mais ils n'ont pas été exposés à des températures assez élevées pour causer l'allumage; le poids d'un grain brûlé en entreposage est semblable à celui d'un grain sain de calibre analogue (Guide officiel du classement des grains). 2, record 7, French, - grain%20br%C3%BBl%C3%A9%20en%20entreposage
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Terme et abréviation utilisés par la Commission canadienne des grains. 3, record 7, French, - grain%20br%C3%BBl%C3%A9%20en%20entreposage
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Cultivo de cereales
- Molinería y cereales
- Economía agrícola
Record 7, Main entry term, Spanish
- grano quemado en el depósito
1, record 7, Spanish, grano%20quemado%20en%20el%20dep%C3%B3sito
masculine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 7, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record 8 - internal organization data 2011-08-31
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- Glaciology
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- consolidated ice cover
1, record 8, English, consolidated%20ice%20cover
correct
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
Record 8, Synonyms, English
Record 8, Textual support, English
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Ice cover resulting from the packing and freezing together of floes, brash ice and other forms of floating ice. 2, record 8, English, - consolidated%20ice%20cover
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Over time, a consolidated ice covered is referred to as first year ice. It has a high brine content and generally a smooth surface. In the subsequent summer melt period, brine drainage reduces the brine concentration, and a low saline ice with air voids is produced. This is known as multi year ice. 3, record 8, English, - consolidated%20ice%20cover
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Glaciologie
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- couvert de glace soudée
1, record 8, French, couvert%20de%20glace%20soud%C3%A9e
proposal, masculine noun
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
Record 8, Synonyms, French
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
Record 9 - internal organization data 2010-06-14
Record 9, English
Record 9, Subject field(s)
- Aerodynamics and Theory of Gases
- Aeronautical Engineering and Maintenance
Record 9, Main entry term, English
- smooth airflow
1, record 9, English, smooth%20airflow
correct
Record 9, Abbreviations, English
Record 9, Synonyms, English
Record 9, Textual support, English
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Over surfaces. 2, record 9, English, - smooth%20airflow
Record 9, Key term(s)
- smooth air flow
- smooth air-flow
Record 9, French
Record 9, Domaine(s)
- Théorie des gaz et aérodynamique
- Aérotechnique et maintenance
Record 9, Main entry term, French
- écoulement d'air laminaire
1, record 9, French, %C3%A9coulement%20d%27air%20laminaire
masculine noun
Record 9, Abbreviations, French
Record 9, Synonyms, French
- écoulement d'air régulier 1, record 9, French, %C3%A9coulement%20d%27air%20r%C3%A9gulier
masculine noun
- écoulement d'air uniforme 2, record 9, French, %C3%A9coulement%20d%27air%20uniforme
masculine noun
Record 9, Textual support, French
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Sans turbulences. 1, record 9, French, - %C3%A9coulement%20d%27air%20laminaire
Record 9, Spanish
Record 9, Textual support, Spanish
Record 10 - internal organization data 2010-05-19
Record 10, English
Record 10, Subject field(s)
- Aircraft Piloting and Navigation
Record 10, Main entry term, English
- smooth air
1, record 10, English, smooth%20air
correct
Record 10, Abbreviations, English
Record 10, Synonyms, English
Record 10, Textual support, English
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 CONT
... the technique for setting the heading indicator from the magnetic compass while flying in smooth air and rough air;... 2, record 10, English, - smooth%20air
Record 10, French
Record 10, Domaine(s)
- Pilotage et navigation aérienne
Record 10, Main entry term, French
- air calme
1, record 10, French, air%20calme
correct, masculine noun
Record 10, Abbreviations, French
Record 10, Synonyms, French
Record 10, Textual support, French
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 CONT
[...] comment régler l'indicateur de cap à partir du compas magnétique pendant un vol en air calme et un vol dans la turbulence; [...] 2, record 10, French, - air%20calme
Record 10, Spanish
Record 10, Textual support, Spanish
Record 11 - internal organization data 2009-03-05
Record 11, English
Record 11, Subject field(s)
- Scientific Research Equipment
Record 11, Main entry term, English
- laminar flow cabinet
1, record 11, English, laminar%20flow%20cabinet
correct
Record 11, Abbreviations, English
Record 11, Synonyms, English
- laminar flow closet 2, record 11, English, laminar%20flow%20closet
correct
- laminar flow hood 2, record 11, English, laminar%20flow%20hood
correct
Record 11, Textual support, English
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A carefully enclosed bench designed to prevent contamination of semiconductor wafers, biological samples, or any particle sensitive device. 2, record 11, English, - laminar%20flow%20cabinet
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Air is drawn through a HEPA [High Efficiency Particulate Air] filter and blown in a very smooth, laminar flow towards the user. The cabinet is usually made of stainless steel with no gaps or joints where spores might collect. 2, record 11, English, - laminar%20flow%20cabinet
Record 11, French
Record 11, Domaine(s)
- Matériel et équipement (Recherche scientifique)
Record 11, Main entry term, French
- hotte à flux laminaire
1, record 11, French, hotte%20%C3%A0%20flux%20laminaire
correct, feminine noun
Record 11, Abbreviations, French
Record 11, Synonyms, French
- hotte à circulation laminaire 2, record 11, French, hotte%20%C3%A0%20circulation%20laminaire
correct, feminine noun
- enceinte à flux laminaire 3, record 11, French, enceinte%20%C3%A0%20flux%20laminaire
correct, feminine noun
- cabinet à flux laminaire 4, record 11, French, cabinet%20%C3%A0%20flux%20laminaire
correct, masculine noun
- hotte à écoulement laminaire 5, record 11, French, hotte%20%C3%A0%20%C3%A9coulement%20laminaire
feminine noun
Record 11, Textual support, French
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Plan de travail enfermé dans un meuble et conçu pour éviter la contamination microbienne de galettes semiconductrices, d'échantillons biologiques ou tout autre objet sensible aux particules. 1, record 11, French, - hotte%20%C3%A0%20flux%20laminaire
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Dans une hotte à flux laminaire de l'air passe à travers un filtre HEPA [à haute efficacité pour les particules de l'air], puis est diffusé en un flux laminaire vers l'utilisateur. Le meuble est habituellement fait d'acier inoxydable sans jointures ou espaces ne permettant aucun passage de spores. 1, record 11, French, - hotte%20%C3%A0%20flux%20laminaire
Record 11, Spanish
Record 11, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Material y equipo (Investigación científica)
Record 11, Main entry term, Spanish
- campana de flujo laminar
1, record 11, Spanish, campana%20de%20flujo%20laminar
correct, feminine noun
Record 11, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 11, Synonyms, Spanish
- cabina de flujo laminar 2, record 11, Spanish, cabina%20de%20flujo%20laminar
correct, feminine noun
Record 11, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 CONT
La campana de flujo laminar es un aparato que crea un ambiente aséptico de trabajo mediante la ultra filtración del aire ambiental. [...] al fondo del área de trabajo se ubican unos filtros de aire que expulsan un flujo constante de aire libre de bacterias, hongos y cualquier partícula contaminante. 1, record 11, Spanish, - campana%20de%20flujo%20laminar
Record 12 - internal organization data 2005-12-12
Record 12, English
Record 12, Subject field(s)
- Cosmetology
Record 12, Main entry term, English
- soufflé foundation 1, record 12, English, souffl%C3%A9%20foundation
Record 12, Abbreviations, English
Record 12, Synonyms, English
Record 12, Textual support, English
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Smooth, creamy soufflé feels luxurious yet light as air. 1, record 12, English, - souffl%C3%A9%20foundation
Record 12, French
Record 12, Domaine(s)
- Cosmétologie
Record 12, Main entry term, French
- fond de teint soufflé
1, record 12, French, fond%20de%20teint%20souffl%C3%A9
masculine noun
Record 12, Abbreviations, French
Record 12, Synonyms, French
Record 12, Textual support, French
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Soufflé crémeux et lisse avec sensation luxueuse, mais léger comme l'air. 1, record 12, French, - fond%20de%20teint%20souffl%C3%A9
Record 12, Spanish
Record 12, Textual support, Spanish
Record 13 - internal organization data 2005-03-08
Record 13, English
Record 13, Subject field(s)
- Aircraft Piloting and Navigation
Record 13, Main entry term, English
- chase the airspeed
1, record 13, English, chase%20the%20airspeed
correct
Record 13, Abbreviations, English
Record 13, Synonyms, English
- hunt the airspeed 2, record 13, English, hunt%20the%20airspeed
Record 13, Textual support, English
Record number: 13, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Don’t chase the airspeed. Moderate to severe turbulence can cause airspeed fluctuations. Don’t chase them. Hold the nose attitude and average out the fluctuations. 3, record 13, English, - chase%20the%20airspeed
Record number: 13, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The Crane was a very stable airplane when properly trimmed in smooth air, although like other planes it would "hunt" a bit, climbing a little then descending as it flew along hands-off. 4, record 13, English, - chase%20the%20airspeed
Record 13, French
Record 13, Domaine(s)
- Pilotage et navigation aérienne
Record 13, Main entry term, French
- chasser la vitesse 1, record 13, French, chasser%20la%20vitesse
Record 13, Abbreviations, French
Record 13, Synonyms, French
Record 13, Textual support, French
Record number: 13, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Le Crane était un appareil très stable dans un ciel calme quand ses commandes étaient correctement compensées. Mais, comme tous les autres avions, il avait tendance à chasser la vitesse, montant et descendant un peu quand on lâchait les commandes. 2, record 13, French, - chasser%20la%20vitesse
Record 13, Spanish
Record 13, Textual support, Spanish
Record 14 - internal organization data 2004-10-21
Record 14, English
Record 14, Subject field(s)
- Atmospheric Physics
- Aerodynamics and Theory of Gases
- Aircraft Piloting and Navigation
Record 14, Main entry term, English
- downdraught
1, record 14, English, downdraught
correct
Record 14, Abbreviations, English
Record 14, Synonyms, English
- downdraft 2, record 14, English, downdraft
correct
- down draft 3, record 14, English, down%20draft
correct
- air pocket 4, record 14, English, air%20pocket
correct, see observation, obsolete
- air bump 5, record 14, English, air%20bump
avoid, see observation
Record 14, Textual support, English
Record number: 14, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A relative small scale downward current of air; often observed on the lee side of large objects restricting the smooth flow of air, or in precipitation areas in or near cumuliform clouds. 2, record 14, English, - downdraught
Record number: 14, Textual support number: 1 OBS
air pocket: an expression used in the early days of aviation for a downdraft. Pioneer pilots at first imagined these downdrafts to be "pockets" in which there was insufficient air to support the plane. 6, record 14, English, - downdraught
Record number: 14, Textual support number: 2 OBS
air pocket: colloquial. 7, record 14, English, - downdraught
Record number: 14, Textual support number: 3 OBS
The terms "hole in the air" and "hole" are slang. 8, record 14, English, - downdraught
Record number: 14, Textual support number: 4 OBS
The terms "air bump" and "bump" are erroneously used to mean air pocket. 8, record 14, English, - downdraught
Record 14, Key term(s)
- down draught
- hole in the air
- hole
- bump
Record 14, French
Record 14, Domaine(s)
- Physique de l'atmosphère
- Théorie des gaz et aérodynamique
- Pilotage et navigation aérienne
Record 14, Main entry term, French
- courant descendant
1, record 14, French, courant%20descendant
correct, masculine noun, officially approved
Record 14, Abbreviations, French
Record 14, Synonyms, French
- rabattant 2, record 14, French, rabattant
correct, see observation, masculine noun, officially approved
- trou d'air 3, record 14, French, trou%20d%27air
correct, see observation, masculine noun, officially approved
Record 14, Textual support, French
Record number: 14, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Mouvement vers le bas d'une colonne d'air, habituellement associé à un nuage convectif. Le courant est à l'échelle du nuage. 4, record 14, French, - courant%20descendant
Record number: 14, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Le mouvement de l'air turbulent se manifeste sous forme de poussées momentanées et rapides qui peuvent présenter une orientation absolument quelconque. Parmi celles-ci, on peut distinguer : les rafales qui ne concernent que les variations de la vitesse horizontale du vent, sans modification de direction; les mouvements verticaux qui englobent tous les courants aériens ascendants ou descendants. 5, record 14, French, - courant%20descendant
Record number: 14, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Le terme «rabattant» semble employé par les pilotes pour décrire le phénomène de courant descendant lors du survol des régions montagneuses. Cependant, cette particularité n'est consignée dans aucune source. De plus, le terme «rabattant» est un terme de jargon. 6, record 14, French, - courant%20descendant
Record number: 14, Textual support number: 2 CONT
On a attribué longtemps la turbulence à la présence de «trous d'air», en fait il n'y a pas de «trous» dans l'air, la turbulence est généralement due à des déflections vers le haut ou vers le bas du vent horizontal. 7, record 14, French, - courant%20descendant
Record number: 14, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Le terme «trou d'air» n'est pas qualifié de terme vieilli dans les dictionnaires contrairement à son équivalent anglais «air pocket». 6, record 14, French, - courant%20descendant
Record number: 14, Textual support number: 3 OBS
Les termes «courant descendant», «rabattant» et «trou d'air» ont été uniformisés par le Comité d'uniformisation de la terminologie aéronautique (CUTA) - Opérations aériennes. 6, record 14, French, - courant%20descendant
Record 14, Key term(s)
- descendance
Record 14, Spanish
Record 14, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Física de la atmósfera
- Aerodinámica y teoría de los gases
- Pilotaje y navegación aérea
Record 14, Main entry term, Spanish
- corriente descendente
1, record 14, Spanish, corriente%20descendente
correct, feminine noun
Record 14, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 14, Synonyms, Spanish
- corriente de aire descendente 2, record 14, Spanish, corriente%20de%20aire%20descendente
correct, feminine noun
- bolsa de aire 3, record 14, Spanish, bolsa%20de%20aire
correct, feminine noun
Record 14, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 14, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Movimiento hacia abajo de una columna de aire, asociada habitualmente a una nube convectiva. La corriente es de la escala de una nube. 4, record 14, Spanish, - corriente%20descendente
Record 15 - internal organization data 2004-10-20
Record 15, English
Record 15, Subject field(s)
- Aircraft Piloting and Navigation
- Atmospheric Physics
Record 15, Main entry term, English
- turbulence in cloud
1, record 15, English, turbulence%20in%20cloud
correct
Record 15, Abbreviations, English
Record 15, Synonyms, English
- turbulence in-cloud 2, record 15, English, turbulence%20in%2Dcloud
Record 15, Textual support, English
Record number: 15, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The relationship of positive and negative(smooth) turbulence pilot reports(PIREPs) to cloud top height and base is examined in an attempt to determine the relative frequency of turbulence in-cloud, above cloud, below cloud, and in clear air. Since PIREPs usually do not include information on whether the turbulence was encountered in or out of cloud, two different methods for determining where a PIREP was in relation to clouds are compared and presented. 2, record 15, English, - turbulence%20in%20cloud
Record 15, French
Record 15, Domaine(s)
- Pilotage et navigation aérienne
- Physique de l'atmosphère
Record 15, Main entry term, French
- turbulence dans les nuages
1, record 15, French, turbulence%20dans%20les%20nuages
correct, feminine noun
Record 15, Abbreviations, French
Record 15, Synonyms, French
Record 15, Textual support, French
Record number: 15, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Les mécanismes dissipatifs [...] interviennent pour une bonne part dans la couche limite planétaire, mais également sous forme de zones sporadiques de turbulence dans les nuages convectifs, les fronts et à l'interface entre la troposphère et la stratosphère, où ils gouvernent notamment les échanges chimiques entre ces deux milieux. 2, record 15, French, - turbulence%20dans%20les%20nuages
Record number: 15, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Les sources principales de turbulence, qu'elles soient naturelles ou artificielles, peuvent être classées en 5 catégories. Par ordre d'importance nous trouvons : 1. La turbulence d'origine mécanique; dans les couches de frottement. 2. La turbulence due aux ondes de relief. 3. La turbulence d'origine convective, dans et sous les nuages cumuliformes. 4. La turbulence artificielle créée par le sillage des avions. 5. La turbulence en ciel clair (CAT) due à l'énergie du flux moyen à haute altitude. 3, record 15, French, - turbulence%20dans%20les%20nuages
Record number: 15, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Les gros cumulus congestus et les cumulonimbus engendrent des averses locales. Il est préférable de les éviter; ces nuages sont très denses et la turbulence peut y être sévère. Le givrage peut y être important et il est très difficile de les traverser en vol de formation. 4, record 15, French, - turbulence%20dans%20les%20nuages
Record 15, Spanish
Record 15, Textual support, Spanish
Record 16 - internal organization data 2001-05-08
Record 16, English
Record 16, Subject field(s)
- Aircraft Piloting and Navigation
- Airport Runways and Areas
Record 16, Main entry term, English
- landing field length
1, record 16, English, landing%20field%20length
correct
Record 16, Abbreviations, English
- LFL 2, record 16, English, LFL
correct
Record 16, Synonyms, English
Record 16, Textual support, English
Record number: 16, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The landing field length is defined by the Federal Air Regulations for transport-category aircraft. Briefly, the landing distance is measured, horizontally, from the point at which the aircraft is 50 feet above the surface, in steady gliding flight at an approach speed not less than 1. 3 times the stalling speed, to the point at which the aircraft is brought to a complete stop on a hard, dry, smooth runway surface. 3, record 16, English, - landing%20field%20length
Record 16, French
Record 16, Domaine(s)
- Pilotage et navigation aérienne
- Pistes et aires d'aéroport
Record 16, Main entry term, French
- longueur de piste à l'atterrissage
1, record 16, French, longueur%20de%20piste%20%C3%A0%20l%27atterrissage
feminine noun
Record 16, Abbreviations, French
Record 16, Synonyms, French
Record 16, Textual support, French
Record 16, Spanish
Record 16, Textual support, Spanish
Record 17 - internal organization data 1993-12-06
Record 17, English
Record 17, Subject field(s)
- Air Forces
- Operations (Air Forces)
- Commercial Aviation
Record 17, Main entry term, English
- lateral intake
1, record 17, English, lateral%20intake
correct
Record 17, Abbreviations, English
Record 17, Synonyms, English
Record 17, Textual support, English
Record number: 17, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Lateral intakes are admittedly subjected to larger variations in angle of attack, but they have longer ducts to smooth out the engine air. 1, record 17, English, - lateral%20intake
Record 17, French
Record 17, Domaine(s)
- Forces aériennes
- Opérations (Forces aériennes)
- Aviation commerciale
Record 17, Main entry term, French
- entrée d'air latérale
1, record 17, French, entr%C3%A9e%20d%27air%20lat%C3%A9rale
correct, feminine noun
Record 17, Abbreviations, French
Record 17, Synonyms, French
Record 17, Textual support, French
Record number: 17, Textual support number: 1 CONT
On admet généralement aujourd'hui que des entrées d'air latérales sont plus tolérantes aux fortes variations d'angle d'attaque car leurs conduits plus longs régularisent le flux d'admission d'air du réacteur. 1, record 17, French, - entr%C3%A9e%20d%27air%20lat%C3%A9rale
Record 17, Spanish
Record 17, Textual support, Spanish
Record 18 - internal organization data 1993-12-06
Record 18, English
Record 18, Subject field(s)
- Air Forces
- Operations (Air Forces)
- Commercial Aviation
Record 18, Main entry term, English
- engine air
1, record 18, English, engine%20air
correct
Record 18, Abbreviations, English
Record 18, Synonyms, English
Record 18, Textual support, English
Record number: 18, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Lateral intakes are admittedly subjected to larger variations in angle of attack, but they have longer ducts to smooth out the engine air. 1, record 18, English, - engine%20air
Record 18, French
Record 18, Domaine(s)
- Forces aériennes
- Opérations (Forces aériennes)
- Aviation commerciale
Record 18, Main entry term, French
- flux d'admission d'air du réacteur
1, record 18, French, flux%20d%27admission%20d%27air%20du%20r%C3%A9acteur
correct, masculine noun
Record 18, Abbreviations, French
Record 18, Synonyms, French
Record 18, Textual support, French
Record number: 18, Textual support number: 1 CONT
On admet généralement aujourd'hui que des entrées d'air latérales sont plus tolérantes aux fortes variations d'angle d'attaque car leurs conduits plus longs régularisent le flux d'admission d'air du réacteur. 1, record 18, French, - flux%20d%27admission%20d%27air%20du%20r%C3%A9acteur
Record 18, Spanish
Record 18, Textual support, Spanish
Record 19 - internal organization data 1990-04-11
Record 19, English
Record 19, Subject field(s)
- HVAC Distribution Systems
Record 19, Main entry term, English
- face-and-bypass damper
1, record 19, English, face%2Dand%2Dbypass%20damper
correct
Record 19, Abbreviations, English
Record 19, Synonyms, English
Record 19, Textual support, English
Record number: 19, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Inlet air is proportioned through the heating and bypass channels by V shaped "Air-Flow-Line" dampers, positioned by a damper motor. The patented "Air-Flow-Line" dampers guide a smooth flow of air through the section to reduce air static losses. These dampers maintain a constant pressure drop and, therefore, a constant air volume through the heating coil is maintained regardless of damper position.(from an advertising leaflet of WING who manufactured the IFB [Integral face-and-bypass] heating coil). 2, record 19, English, - face%2Dand%2Dbypass%20damper
Record 19, French
Record 19, Domaine(s)
- Distribution et évacuation (chauffage et conditionnement d'air)
Record 19, Main entry term, French
- registre de conduites directes et de dérivation
1, record 19, French, registre%20de%20conduites%20directes%20et%20de%20d%C3%A9rivation
proposal, masculine noun
Record 19, Abbreviations, French
Record 19, Synonyms, French
Record 19, Textual support, French
Record number: 19, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Il s'agit d'un appareil qui décide de la quantité d'air qui doit passer par une prise d'air pour climatisateur d'immeuble en fonction de la température de l'air à l'extérieur. Si l'air doit être chauffé, il entre directement vers l'unité de chauffage; s'il est déjà chaud, des conduites de dérive lui font éviter l'unité de chauffage. 1, record 19, French, - registre%20de%20conduites%20directes%20et%20de%20d%C3%A9rivation
Record number: 19, Textual support number: 2 OBS
La proposition est utilisée à la section technique à Montréal. 1, record 19, French, - registre%20de%20conduites%20directes%20et%20de%20d%C3%A9rivation
Record 19, Spanish
Record 19, Textual support, Spanish
Record 20 - internal organization data 1988-06-08
Record 20, English
Record 20, Subject field(s)
- Forwarding, Folding, and Binding (Printing)
Record 20, Main entry term, English
- former
1, record 20, English, former
correct
Record 20, Abbreviations, English
Record 20, Synonyms, English
Record 20, Textual support, English
Record number: 20, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A triangular device on a folder, slanting at approximately 55 degrees from the horizontal, point downward, over which the web travels to be folded in half longitudinally prior to entering the jaw folder. A roller at the top keeps the web smooth, a rounded nose at the point cushions the web, and tiny air jets at the edges and nose reduce web friction. 1, record 20, English, - former
Record 20, French
Record 20, Domaine(s)
- Façonnage, pliage et reliure (Imprimerie)
Record 20, Main entry term, French
- cône plieur
1, record 20, French, c%C3%B4ne%20plieur
correct, masculine noun
Record 20, Abbreviations, French
Record 20, Synonyms, French
- cône triangulaire 2, record 20, French, c%C3%B4ne%20triangulaire
masculine noun
- plieur triangulaire 2, record 20, French, plieur%20triangulaire
masculine noun
- entonnoir de pliage 3, record 20, French, entonnoir%20de%20pliage
correct, masculine noun
- entonnoir de pliure 3, record 20, French, entonnoir%20de%20pliure
correct, masculine noun
Record 20, Textual support, French
Record number: 20, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Organe de plieuse placé en sortie de rotative et qui effectue un pli longitudinal sur la bande imprimée. (D'après le Lexique de l'Office de la langue française : Édition et Reliure. 3, record 20, French, - c%C3%B4ne%20plieur
Record 20, Spanish
Record 20, Textual support, Spanish
Record 21 - internal organization data 1977-04-22
Record 21, English
Record 21, Subject field(s)
- Gasoline Motors
Record 21, Main entry term, English
- assistance ratio 1, record 21, English, assistance%20ratio
Record 21, Abbreviations, English
Record 21, Synonyms, English
Record 21, Textual support, English
Record number: 21, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The large diameter Mastervac with air assistance ratio of 3. 1, provides a smooth and progressive brake pedal travel. 1, record 21, English, - assistance%20ratio
Record 21, French
Record 21, Domaine(s)
- Moteurs à essence
Record 21, Main entry term, French
- rapport d'assistance
1, record 21, French, rapport%20d%27assistance
correct
Record 21, Abbreviations, French
Record 21, Synonyms, French
Record 21, Textual support, French
Record number: 21, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Le Mastervac, de grand diamètre et d'un rapport d'assistance de l'ordre de 3.1, procure une course souple et progressive de la pédale de freins. 1, record 21, French, - rapport%20d%27assistance
Record 21, Spanish
Record 21, Textual support, Spanish
Record 22 - internal organization data 1976-06-19
Record 22, English
Record 22, Subject field(s)
- Water Transport
Record 22, Main entry term, English
- smooth waters 1, record 22, English, smooth%20waters
Record 22, Abbreviations, English
Record 22, Synonyms, English
Record 22, Textual support, English
Record number: 22, Textual support number: 1 OBS
DND; the parachute will release smoothly and positively : la libération se fera sans heurt et sans défaillance janv 57; smooth air :air non turbulent; aero lex. 2; smooth-wavelets belle(vaguelettes) ;état de la mer FN 1, record 22, English, - smooth%20waters
Record 22, French
Record 22, Domaine(s)
- Transport par eau
Record 22, Main entry term, French
- mer belle 1, record 22, French, mer%20belle
Record 22, Abbreviations, French
Record 22, Synonyms, French
- mer calme 1, record 22, French, mer%20calme
Record 22, Textual support, French
Record 22, Spanish
Record 22, Textual support, Spanish
Record 23 - internal organization data 1975-03-11
Record 23, English
Record 23, Subject field(s)
- Aeronautical Engineering and Maintenance
- Aerodynamics and Theory of Gases
Record 23, Main entry term, English
- return section 1, record 23, English, return%20section
Record 23, Abbreviations, English
Record 23, Synonyms, English
Record 23, Textual support, English
Record number: 23, Textual support number: 1 OBS
the purpose of the--is to ensure smooth flow and to avoid extraneous air currents. 1, record 23, English, - return%20section
Record 23, French
Record 23, Domaine(s)
- Aérotechnique et maintenance
- Théorie des gaz et aérodynamique
Record 23, Main entry term, French
- canalisation de retour 1, record 23, French, canalisation%20de%20retour
Record 23, Abbreviations, French
Record 23, Synonyms, French
Record 23, Textual support, French
Record number: 23, Textual support number: 1 OBS
une -- munie de filtres destinés à réduire la turbulence à l'aval des ventilateurs et des aubages directeurs qui équipent les coudes du circuit fermé. 1, record 23, French, - canalisation%20de%20retour
Record 23, Spanish
Record 23, Textual support, Spanish
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