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TARGET ACQUISITION TRACKING SYSTEM [6 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2022-01-10
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Weapon Systems
- Space Weapons
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- electro-optical tracking system
1, record 1, English, electro%2Doptical%20tracking%20system
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
- EOTS 2, record 1, English, EOTS
correct
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A high performance electro optical stabilized gimbal system integrated with video tracker which facilitates battlefield surveillance, target acquisition and auto tracking during day as well as night on a static and dynamic platform. 3, record 1, English, - electro%2Doptical%20tracking%20system
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Systèmes d'armes
- Armes orbitales
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- système de poursuite électro-optique
1, record 1, French, syst%C3%A8me%20de%20poursuite%20%C3%A9lectro%2Doptique
correct, masculine noun
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 2011-04-05
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Radar, Radio Guidance and Goniometry
- Target Acquisition
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- lock-on
1, record 2, English, lock%2Don
correct, NATO, standardized
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The state of a tracking system or target acquisition system which is continuously and automatically tracking a target, using one or more parameters. 1, record 2, English, - lock%2Don
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
lock-on: term and definition standardized by NATO. 2, record 2, English, - lock%2Don
Record 2, Key term(s)
- lock on
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Radar, radioguidage et radiogoniométrie
- Acquisition d'objectif
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- verrouillage
1, record 2, French, verrouillage
correct, masculine noun, NATO, standardized
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
État d'un système de poursuite ou d'acquisition d'objectifs qui poursuit continuellement et automatiquement un objectif en utilisant un ou plusieurs paramètres. 1, record 2, French, - verrouillage
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
verrouillage : terme et définition normalisés par l'OTAN. 2, record 2, French, - verrouillage
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2006-10-05
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Target Acquisition
- Surveillance, Detection and Reconnaissance (Military)
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- automatic target acquisition and tracking system
1, record 3, English, automatic%20target%20acquisition%20and%20tracking%20system
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
- ATATS 2, record 3, English, ATATS
correct
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
An automatic target acquisition and tracking system has been developed for a focal plane away seeker. 3, record 3, English, - automatic%20target%20acquisition%20and%20tracking%20system
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Acquisition d'objectif
- Surveillance, détection et reconnaissance (Militaire)
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- système automatique d'acquisition et de poursuite d'objectif
1, record 3, French, syst%C3%A8me%20automatique%20d%27acquisition%20et%20de%20poursuite%20d%27objectif
proposal, masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2006-10-05
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Radar, Radio Guidance and Goniometry
- Target Acquisition
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- target acquisition system
1, record 4, English, target%20acquisition%20system
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
- TAS 2, record 4, English, TAS
correct
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The Target Acquisition System(TAS) Mk 23 is a detection, tracking, identification, threat evaluation, and weapon assignment system... 2, record 4, English, - target%20acquisition%20system
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Radar, radioguidage et radiogoniométrie
- Acquisition d'objectif
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- système d'acquisition d'objectif
1, record 4, French, syst%C3%A8me%20d%27acquisition%20d%27objectif
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
- système d'acquisition de cible 2, record 4, French, syst%C3%A8me%20d%27acquisition%20de%20cible
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Le système d'acquisition d'objectifs [du Roland M3D] comprend un radar des infrarouges et des caméras de vision [ainsi qu'un] radar de surveillance multi-bandes 3D. 3, record 4, French, - syst%C3%A8me%20d%27acquisition%20d%27objectif
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 2006-10-05
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Target Acquisition
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- target acquisition and tracking system
1, record 5, English, target%20acquisition%20and%20tracking%20system
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The sensor suite of the target acquisition and tracking system includes a flir [forward looking infrared] unit, television camera, laser range-finder and laser designator. 1, record 5, English, - target%20acquisition%20and%20tracking%20system
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Acquisition d'objectif
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- système d'acquisition et de poursuite d'objectif
1, record 5, French, syst%C3%A8me%20d%27acquisition%20et%20de%20poursuite%20d%27objectif
correct, masculine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
- système d'acquisition et de poursuite de cible 1, record 5, French, syst%C3%A8me%20d%27acquisition%20et%20de%20poursuite%20de%20cible
correct, masculine noun
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 1986-03-19
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Various Proper Names
- Weapon Systems
- Missiles and Rockets
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- Moscow System
1, record 6, English, Moscow%20System
correct
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
A traditional exoatmospheric system, using the Dog House and Cat House phased-array radars for long-range acquisition. The system might also use the Hen House early warning radars for long-range acquisition. Target and interceptor tracking is performed by mechanically steered dish antennas. The exoatmospheric interceptor, the Galosh, carries a large nuclear warhead. 1, record 6, English, - Moscow%20System
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Appellations diverses
- Systèmes d'armes
- Missiles et roquettes
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- Système de Moscou
1, record 6, French, Syst%C3%A8me%20de%20Moscou
correct, masculine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
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