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TARGET MARKER [11 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2019-05-24
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Radar, Radio Guidance and Goniometry
- Sonar and Underwater Detection (Military)
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- variable range marker
1, record 1, English, variable%20range%20marker
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
- VRM 2, record 1, English, VRM
correct
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- variable range ring 3, record 1, English, variable%20range%20ring
correct
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The variable range marker(VRM) and the electronic bearing line(EBL) measure the distance and bearing from your boat to a target object. On the radar screen, the VRM appears as a circle that is centered on the present location of your boat... 2, record 1, English, - variable%20range%20marker
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Radar, radioguidage et radiogoniométrie
- Sonar et détection sous-marine (Militaire)
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- marqueur de distance variable
1, record 1, French, marqueur%20de%20distance%20variable
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- cercle variable de distance 2, record 1, French, cercle%20variable%20de%20distance
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Le marqueur de distance variable [...] et la ligne de relèvement électronique [...] mesurent la distance et le relèvement entre votre bateau et un objet cible. Sur l'écran radar, le marqueur de distance variable apparaît sous la forme d'un cercle centré sur la position actuelle de votre bateau [...] 3, record 1, French, - marqueur%20de%20distance%20variable
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2011-04-05
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Lasers and Masers
- Target Acquisition
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- laser designator
1, record 2, English, laser%20designator
correct, NATO, standardized
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- laser illuminator 2, record 2, English, laser%20illuminator
correct, NATO, standardized
- laser target marker 1, record 2, English, laser%20target%20marker
correct, standardized
- laser target designator 3, record 2, English, laser%20target%20designator
correct
- laser locator designator 4, record 2, English, laser%20locator%20designator
correct
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A device that emits a beam of laser energy which is used to mark a specific place or object. 2, record 2, English, - laser%20designator
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
laser designator; laser illuminator; laser target marker : terms and definition standardized by NATO. 5, record 2, English, - laser%20designator
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Masers et lasers
- Acquisition d'objectif
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- marqueur laser
1, record 2, French, marqueur%20laser
correct, masculine noun, NATO, standardized, officially approved
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- illuminateur laser 2, record 2, French, illuminateur%20laser
correct, masculine noun, NATO, standardized
- désignateur laser 3, record 2, French, d%C3%A9signateur%20laser
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Appareil émettant un faisceau d'énergie laser afin de marquer un endroit ou un objet donné. 2, record 2, French, - marqueur%20laser
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
marqueur laser; illuminateur laser : termes et définition normalisés par l'OTAN. 4, record 2, French, - marqueur%20laser
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
marqueur laser : terme et définition uniformisés par le Comité de terminologie française du Conseil de doctrine et de tactique de l'Armée de terre. 4, record 2, French, - marqueur%20laser
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Láser y máser
- Adquisición del objetivo
Record 2, Main entry term, Spanish
- iluminador láser
1, record 2, Spanish, iluminador%20l%C3%A1ser
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 2, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2011-03-22
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Radar, Radio Guidance and Goniometry
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- corner reflector
1, record 3, English, corner%20reflector
correct, NATO, standardized
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A device, normally consisting of three metallic surfaces or screens perpendicular to one another, designed to act as a radar target or marker. 2, record 3, English, - corner%20reflector
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
corner reflector: term and definition standardized by NATO. 3, record 3, English, - corner%20reflector
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Radar, radioguidage et radiogoniométrie
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- réflecteur polyédrique
1, record 3, French, r%C3%A9flecteur%20poly%C3%A9drique
correct, masculine noun, NATO, standardized, officially approved
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Dispositif constitué de parois réfléchissantes formant des angles dièdres et qui est utilisé comme cible ou comme balise radar. 2, record 3, French, - r%C3%A9flecteur%20poly%C3%A9drique
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Il ne faut pas confondre les réflecteurs présents de façon accidentelle dans le territoire balayé par le radar et les réflecteurs installés volontairement afin de procéder au calibrage des radars. 3, record 3, French, - r%C3%A9flecteur%20poly%C3%A9drique
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 OBS
réflecteur polyédrique : terme et définition normalisés par l'OTAN. 4, record 3, French, - r%C3%A9flecteur%20poly%C3%A9drique
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 3 OBS
réflecteur polyédrique : terme et définition uniformisés par le Comité de terminologie française du Conseil de doctrine et de tactique de l'Armée de terre. 4, record 3, French, - r%C3%A9flecteur%20poly%C3%A9drique
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Guía radárica, radioguía y radiogoniometría
Record 3, Main entry term, Spanish
- reflector angular
1, record 3, Spanish, reflector%20angular
masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 3, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Dispositivo, que normalmente está formado por tres superficies metálicas formando ángulos diedros rectos que se emplea para servir de blanco radar o como baliza. 1, record 3, Spanish, - reflector%20angular
Record 4 - internal organization data 2008-01-09
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Occupation Names (General)
- Military Training
- Land Forces
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- target marker
1, record 4, English, target%20marker
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
- target operator 1, record 4, English, target%20operator
correct
- target scorer 1, record 4, English, target%20scorer
correct
- target indicator 1, record 4, English, target%20indicator
correct
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A person posted at the butts who handles the targets, indicates the hits, fills the holes on the targets and keeps the score. 1, record 4, English, - target%20marker
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Désignations des emplois (Généralités)
- Instruction du personnel militaire
- Forces terrestres
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- cibleur
1, record 4, French, cibleur
correct, masculine noun, officially approved
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Préposé aux buttes qui manipule les cibles, indique les coups, obture les trous sur les cibles et note le pointage. 1, record 4, French, - cibleur
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
cibleur : terme et définition uniformisés par le Comité de terminologie française du Conseil de doctrine et de tactique de l'Armée de terre. 2, record 4, French, - cibleur
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 2007-07-05
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Target Acquisition
- Flight Instruments and Equipment (Aeroindustry)
- Helicopters (Military)
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- target designator
1, record 5, English, target%20designator
correct, officially approved
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
- target marker 1, record 5, English, target%20marker
correct, officially approved
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
target designator; target marker : terms officially approved by the Aeronautical Terminology Standardization Committee(ATSC)-Helicopters. 2, record 5, English, - target%20designator
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Acquisition d'objectif
- Instruments et équipement de bord (Constructions aéronautiques)
- Hélicoptères (Militaire)
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- marqueur d'objectif
1, record 5, French, marqueur%20d%27objectif
correct, masculine noun, officially approved
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
marqueur d'objectif : terme uniformisé par le Comité d'uniformisation de la terminologie aéronautique (CUTA) - Hélicoptères. 2, record 5, French, - marqueur%20d%27objectif
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 2006-10-10
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Target Acquisition
- Lasers and Masers
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- laser target designating system
1, record 6, English, laser%20target%20designating%20system
correct, NATO, standardized
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
- laser target marking system 1, record 6, English, laser%20target%20marking%20system
correct, NATO, standardized
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A system which is used to direct (aim or point) laser energy at a target. 2, record 6, English, - laser%20target%20designating%20system
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The system consists of the laser designator or laser target marker with its display and control components necessary to acquire the target and direct the beam of laser energy thereon. 2, record 6, English, - laser%20target%20designating%20system
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 2 OBS
laser target marking system; laser target designating system: terms and definition standardized by NATO. 3, record 6, English, - laser%20target%20designating%20system
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Acquisition d'objectif
- Masers et lasers
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- système marqueur d'objectif à laser
1, record 6, French, syst%C3%A8me%20marqueur%20d%27objectif%20%C3%A0%20laser
correct, masculine noun, NATO, standardized, officially approved
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Système utilisé pour diriger un rayon laser sur une cible. 2, record 6, French, - syst%C3%A8me%20marqueur%20d%27objectif%20%C3%A0%20laser
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Le système consiste en un marqueur laser avec son écran et les composants de contrôle nécessaires à détecter la cible et à diriger le rayon laser. 2, record 6, French, - syst%C3%A8me%20marqueur%20d%27objectif%20%C3%A0%20laser
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 2 OBS
système marqueur d'objectif à laser : terme et définition normalisés par l'OTAN et uniformisés par le Comité de terminologie française du Conseil de doctrine et de tactique de l'Armée de terre. 3, record 6, French, - syst%C3%A8me%20marqueur%20d%27objectif%20%C3%A0%20laser
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Adquisición del objetivo
- Láser y máser
Record 6, Main entry term, Spanish
- sistema designador de objetivos por láser
1, record 6, Spanish, sistema%20designador%20de%20objetivos%20por%20l%C3%A1ser
correct, masculine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 6, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Sistema que se emplea para dirigir (apuntar) la energía del láser hacia un objetivo. 1, record 6, Spanish, - sistema%20designador%20de%20objetivos%20por%20l%C3%A1ser
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
El sistema se compone de un láser marcador con su pantalla y los componentes necesarios de control para detectar el objetivo y dirigir hacia él el haz láser. 1, record 6, Spanish, - sistema%20designador%20de%20objetivos%20por%20l%C3%A1ser
Record 7 - internal organization data 2004-11-08
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Radar, Radio Guidance and Goniometry
- Air Transport
- Spacecraft
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- visibility range marker
1, record 7, English, visibility%20range%20marker
correct
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
range marker :(Aerospace) The index marks displayed on radar indicators to establish the scale or facilitate determination of the distance of a target from the radar. On the plan position indicator scope, for example, range markers take the form of concentric circles with the position of the radar at the center. 2, record 7, English, - visibility%20range%20marker
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Radar, radioguidage et radiogoniométrie
- Transport aérien
- Engins spatiaux
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- repère de visibilité
1, record 7, French, rep%C3%A8re%20de%20visibilit%C3%A9
masculine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Guía radárica, radioguía y radiogoniometría
- Transporte aéreo
- Naves espaciales
Record 7, Main entry term, Spanish
- señal de referencia para la visibilidad
1, record 7, Spanish, se%C3%B1al%20de%20referencia%20para%20la%20visibilidad
feminine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 7, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record 8 - internal organization data 2002-03-06
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- Mine Warfare
- Minesweeping and Minehunting
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- marking error
1, record 8, English, marking%20error
correct, NATO, standardized
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
Record 8, Synonyms, English
Record 8, Textual support, English
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 DEF
In naval mine warfare, the distance and bearing of a marker from a target. 1, record 8, English, - marking%20error
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 OBS
marking error: term and definition standardized by NATO. 2, record 8, English, - marking%20error
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Guerre des mines
- Dragage et chasse aux mines
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- erreur de balisage
1, record 8, French, erreur%20de%20balisage
correct, feminine noun, NATO, standardized
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
Record 8, Synonyms, French
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 DEF
En guerre des mines sur mer, distance et azimut d'un marqueur à partir d'une cible. 1, record 8, French, - erreur%20de%20balisage
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 OBS
erreur de balisage : terme et définition normalisés par l'OTAN. 2, record 8, French, - erreur%20de%20balisage
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Guerra de minas
- Dragado y detección de minas
Record 8, Main entry term, Spanish
- error de balizamiento
1, record 8, Spanish, error%20de%20balizamiento
correct, masculine noun
Record 8, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 8, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 DEF
En guerra de minas naval, distancia y ángulo de orientación de un marcador desde un objetivo. 1, record 8, Spanish, - error%20de%20balizamiento
Record 9 - internal organization data 1993-02-17
Record 9, English
Record 9, Subject field(s)
- Social Psychology
Record 9, Main entry term, English
- tracking task
1, record 9, English, tracking%20task
correct
Record 9, Abbreviations, English
Record 9, Synonyms, English
Record 9, Textual support, English
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Tracking tasks focus on motor activities as distinct from perceptual or cognitive activities to perform the task the subject aligns a marker with a target. The marker may be the subject's own finger or, more usually, a cursor or pointer operated using a control such as a joystick, handwheel or keyboard. The target may be a series of lights which illuminate in random order, or a moving line on a screen. Tracking tasks are often visual by may be auditory or tactile. Every tracking task is jointly controlled by the subject and the system and, whatever the configuration, data is gathered on the speed and accuracy of the subject's responses to changes in the status of the target. Tracking tasks are characterized in three ways : 1. pursuit vs compensatory tracking, 2. system-paced vs subject-paced tracking, 3. step vs continuous input tracking. 1, record 9, English, - tracking%20task
Record 9, French
Record 9, Domaine(s)
- Psychologie sociale
Record 9, Main entry term, French
- tâche de poursuite
1, record 9, French, t%C3%A2che%20de%20poursuite
correct, feminine noun
Record 9, Abbreviations, French
Record 9, Synonyms, French
Record 9, Textual support, French
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Tâche de poursuite mobile. L'observateur se trouve devant 2 indicateurs mobiles, correspondant respectivement à une entrée et à une sortie; il essaye de maintenir la coïncidence des deux indicateurs. 1, record 9, French, - t%C3%A2che%20de%20poursuite
Record 9, Spanish
Record 9, Textual support, Spanish
Record 10 - internal organization data 1985-11-04
Record 10, English
Record 10, Subject field(s)
- Currency and Foreign Exchange
Record 10, Main entry term, English
- target marker mission 1, record 10, English, target%20marker%20mission
Record 10, Abbreviations, English
Record 10, Synonyms, English
Record 10, French
Record 10, Domaine(s)
- Politique monétaire et marché des changes
Record 10, Main entry term, French
- mission de repérage d'objectifs
1, record 10, French, mission%20de%20rep%C3%A9rage%20d%27objectifs
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 1985-01-15
Record 11, English
Record 11, Subject field(s)
- Metrology and Units of Measure
Record 11, Main entry term, English
- target area 1, record 11, English, target%20area
Record 11, Abbreviations, English
Record 11, Synonyms, English
Record 11, Textual support, English
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 CONT
[Tungsten ribbon lamps for calibration of optical pyrometers] The target area of the ribbon(close to the area of highest temperature) must be indicated by a marker. 1, record 11, English, - target%20area
Record 11, French
Record 11, Domaine(s)
- Unités de mesure et métrologie
Record 11, Main entry term, French
- zone de travail
1, record 11, French, zone%20de%20travail
correct, feminine noun
Record 11, Abbreviations, French
Record 11, Synonyms, French
Record 11, Textual support, French
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 CONT
[Lampes à ruban de tungstène pour l'étalonnage des pyromètres optiques] La zone de travail du ruban (celle où la température est pratiquement la plus élevée) doit être indiqué par un repère. 1, record 11, French, - zone%20de%20travail
Record 11, Spanish
Record 11, Textual support, Spanish
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