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TARGET OBSERVATION [22 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2021-05-25
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Target Acquisition
- Photoelectricity and Electron Optics
- Naval Forces
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- electro-optical fire control system
1, record 1, English, electro%2Doptical%20fire%20control%20system
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
- EOFCS 2, record 1, English, EOFCS
correct
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- electro-optic fire control system 3, record 1, English, electro%2Doptic%20fire%20control%20system
correct
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A compact, lightweight electro-optical tracking system (EOTS) designed for precision target tracking within the naval environment. 2, record 1, English, - electro%2Doptical%20fire%20control%20system
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The system provides training, elevation and range data to a fire control or command system for target indication and weapon control purposes, and can be used as a remote observation and tracking sensor for navigation and surveillance purposes. 2, record 1, English, - electro%2Doptical%20fire%20control%20system
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Acquisition d'objectif
- Photo-électricité et optique électronique
- Forces navales
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- système électro-optique de contrôle de tir
1, record 1, French, syst%C3%A8me%20%C3%A9lectro%2Doptique%20de%20contr%C3%B4le%20de%20tir
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 2012-09-10
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Field Artillery
- Naval Forces
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- over
1, record 2, English, over
correct, NATO
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
In artillery and naval fire support, a spotting, or an observation, used by a spotter or an observer to indicate that a burst occurred beyond the target in relation to the spotting line. 2, record 2, English, - over
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
over: term and definition standardized by NATO in the AAP-6 standard published in 2002, but not included in the 2003 version. 3, record 2, English, - over
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Artillerie de campagne
- Forces navales
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- long
1, record 2, French, long
correct, NATO
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- plus 1, record 2, French, plus
correct, NATO
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
En artillerie et appui feu naval, terme utilisé par un observateur pour indiquer que l'éclatement s'est produit au-delà de l'objectif sur la ligne d'observation. 1, record 2, French, - long
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
long; plus : termes et définition normalisés par l'OTAN dans la norme AAP-6 de 2002, mais non repris dans l'édition de 2003. 2, record 2, French, - long
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Artillería de campaña
- Fuerzas navales
Record 2, Main entry term, Spanish
- largo
1, record 2, Spanish, largo
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 2, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
En artillería y fuego de apoyo naval, expresión u observación hecha por un observador para indicar que la explosión ha tenido lugar más allá del objetivo sobre la línea de observación. 1, record 2, Spanish, - largo
Record 3 - internal organization data 2012-08-20
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Radar, Radio Guidance and Goniometry
- Air Traffic Control
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- radar flight following
1, record 3, English, radar%20flight%20following
correct, standardized
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The observation of the progress of radar-identified aircraft, the primary navigation of which is being provided by the pilot, wherein the controller retains and correlates the aircraft identity with the appropriate target or target symbol displayed on the radar scope. 1, record 3, English, - radar%20flight%20following
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
radar flight following: term and definition standardized by the Glossary for Pilots and Air Traffic Services Personnel Committee. 2, record 3, English, - radar%20flight%20following
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Radar, radioguidage et radiogoniométrie
- Circulation et trafic aériens
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- suivi des vols au radar
1, record 3, French, suivi%20des%20vols%20au%20radar
correct, masculine noun, standardized
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Surveillance des déplacements d'un aéronef identifié radar dont la navigation est principalement assurée par le pilote. 1, record 3, French, - suivi%20des%20vols%20au%20radar
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Le contrôleur retient l'identification de l'aéronef et assure la corrélation entre cette identification et la cible ou le symbole appropriés affichés sur l'écran radar. 1, record 3, French, - suivi%20des%20vols%20au%20radar
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 OBS
suivi des vols au radar : terme et définition normalisés par le Comité sur le Glossaire à l'intention des pilotes et du personnel des services de la circulation aérienne. 2, record 3, French, - suivi%20des%20vols%20au%20radar
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2011-06-09
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- General Conduct of Military Operations
- Sea Operations (Military)
- Field Artillery
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- crested
1, record 4, English, crested
correct, see observation, NATO, standardized
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
In artillery and naval fire support, a report which indicates that engagement of a target or observation of an area is not possible because of an obstacle or intervening crest. 2, record 4, English, - crested
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
crested: It means that the target cannot be engaged in either low or high angle. 3, record 4, English, - crested
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 2 OBS
crested: This term must be written in capital letters in Canadian Forces documents when used as a procedural term or as an order. 4, record 4, English, - crested
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 3 OBS
crested: term and definition standardized by NATO. 4, record 4, English, - crested
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Conduite générale des opérations militaires
- Opérations en mer (Militaire)
- Artillerie de campagne
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- masqué
1, record 4, French, masqu%C3%A9
correct, see observation, NATO, standardized, officially approved
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Terme utilisé en artillerie et en appui-feu naval pour indiquer qu'en raison d'un obstacle ou d'un masque, il est impossible de prendre à partie un objectif ou d'observer une zone de terrain. 2, record 4, French, - masqu%C3%A9
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
masqué : Cela signifie que l'objectif ne peut être engagé ni en tir plongeant ni en tir vertical. 3, record 4, French, - masqu%C3%A9
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 2 OBS
masqué : Ce terme doit être écrit en majuscules dans les documents des Forces canadiennes lorsqu'il désigne un terme de procédure ou un commandement. 4, record 4, French, - masqu%C3%A9
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 3 OBS
masqué : terme et définition normalisés par l'OTAN. 4, record 4, French, - masqu%C3%A9
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 4 OBS
masqué : terme uniformisé par le Comité de terminologie française du Conseil de doctrine et de tactique de l'Armée de terre. 4, record 4, French, - masqu%C3%A9
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Conducción general de las operaciones militares
- Operaciones marítimas (Militar)
- Artillería de campaña
Record 4, Main entry term, Spanish
- obstaculizado
1, record 4, Spanish, obstaculizado
adjective
Record 4, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 4, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
En artillería y fuego naval de apoyo, una información que indica que no es posible batir el objetivo u observar una zona a causa de un obstáculo o máscara interpuestos. 1, record 4, Spanish, - obstaculizado
Record 5 - internal organization data 2011-04-19
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- General Conduct of Military Operations
- Weapon Systems (Land Forces)
- Weapon Systems (Naval Forces)
- Target Acquisition
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- short
1, record 5, English, short
correct, adjective, NATO, standardized
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
In artillery and naval fire support, a spotting, or an observation, used by an observer to indicate that a burst(s) occurred short of the target in relation to the spotting line. 1, record 5, English, - short
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
short: term and definition standardized by NATO. 2, record 5, English, - short
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Conduite générale des opérations militaires
- Systèmes d'armes (Forces terrestres)
- Systèmes d'armes (Forces navales)
- Acquisition d'objectif
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- court
1, record 5, French, court
correct, adjective, NATO, standardized
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
En artillerie et en appui-feu naval, terme utilisé par un observateur pour indiquer que l'éclatement (les éclatements) s'est (se sont) produit(s) en deçà de l'objectif sur la ligne (l'axe) d'observation. 1, record 5, French, - court
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
court : terme et définition normalisés par l'OTAN. 2, record 5, French, - court
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Conducción general de las operaciones militares
- Sistemas de armas (Ejército de tierra)
- Sistemas de armas (Fuerzas navales)
- Adquisición del objetivo
Record 5, Main entry term, Spanish
- corto
1, record 5, Spanish, corto
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 5, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
En artillería y fuego naval de apoyo, término utilizado por un observador para indicar que la explosión tuvo lugar a una distancia menor que la del objetivo respecto a la línea de observación. 1, record 5, Spanish, - corto
Record 6 - internal organization data 2010-02-08
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Human Diseases
- Immunology
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- neuro-AIDS
1, record 6, English, neuro%2DAIDS
correct
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The observation that microglial cells in brain tissue are probably a major target for human immunodeficiency virus(HIV) infection has raised interest in the pathogenic role of this cell population for the development of neuro-AIDS.(In Virology :(New York. NY). 1993, 195(2) 561-568, cited in PASCAL data bank). 1, record 6, English, - neuro%2DAIDS
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Maladies humaines
- Immunologie
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- neuro-SIDA
1, record 6, French, neuro%2DSIDA
correct, masculine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
- neuro-sida 2, record 6, French, neuro%2Dsida
correct, masculine noun
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 CONT
neuro sida (Relevé dans Inst. Med. 1991, 62 (0003) 00029-0 0032, cité dans la base de données PASCAL.) 2, record 6, French, - neuro%2DSIDA
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 2 CONT
Pathologie psychiatrique aiguë révélatrice d'une lésion sous-corticale au cours d'un neuro-SIDA. (Relevé dans Encéphale. 1991, 17 (2) 79-81, cité dans la base de données PASCAL.) 2, record 6, French, - neuro%2DSIDA
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
[...] neuro-SIDA [...] figure dans un ouvrage du docteur Réjean Thomas, Le Sida, un nouveau défi médical. [...] le terme [...] décrit de façon générique et floue toute atteinte du SNC [système nerveux central] et du cerveau, ainsi que ses manifestations, dans le contexte de l'infection par le VIH. 3, record 6, French, - neuro%2DSIDA
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 2 OBS
D'après l'ACIM (Association canadienne de l'industrie du médicament), le terme neuro-SIDA n'est usité qu'au Québec. 4, record 6, French, - neuro%2DSIDA
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 2009-08-24
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Environmental Studies and Analyses
- Toxicology
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- no-observed-adverse-effect concentration
1, record 7, English, no%2Dobserved%2Dadverse%2Deffect%20concentration
correct
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
- NOAEC 1, record 7, English, NOAEC
correct
Record 7, Synonyms, English
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The greatest concentration... of a substance, found by experiment or observation, which causes no detectable adverse alteration of morphology, functional capacity, growth, development or life span of the target organism under defined conditions of exposure. 2, record 7, English, - no%2Dobserved%2Dadverse%2Deffect%20concentration
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
no-observed-adverse-effect concentration: term used by Environment Canada. 3, record 7, English, - no%2Dobserved%2Dadverse%2Deffect%20concentration
Record 7, Key term(s)
- no observed adverse effect concentration
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Études et analyses environnementales
- Toxicologie
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- concentration sans effet nocif observé
1, record 7, French, concentration%20sans%20effet%20nocif%20observ%C3%A9
correct, feminine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
- CSENO 1, record 7, French, CSENO
correct, feminine noun
Record 7, Synonyms, French
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 DEF
[...] la concentration la plus élevée n'ayant pas provoqué un effet nocif observé, par rapport à un groupe témoin, au cours d'une expérimentation animale ou d'une étude épidémiologique. 2, record 7, French, - concentration%20sans%20effet%20nocif%20observ%C3%A9
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
concentration sans effet nocif observé : terme en usage en Environnement Canada. 3, record 7, French, - concentration%20sans%20effet%20nocif%20observ%C3%A9
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record 8 - internal organization data 2008-09-19
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- Target Acquisition
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- line of sight
1, record 8, English, line%20of%20sight
correct, officially approved
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
- LOS 1, record 8, English, LOS
correct, officially approved
Record 8, Synonyms, English
Record 8, Textual support, English
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The situation in which a shooter has direct observation of a target. 1, record 8, English, - line%20of%20sight
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 2 OBS
line of sight: term officially approved by the Army Terminology Panel. 2, record 8, English, - line%20of%20sight
Record 8, Key term(s)
- line-of-sight
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Acquisition d'objectif
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- observation directe
1, record 8, French, observation%20directe
correct, feminine noun, officially approved
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
- LOS 1, record 8, French, LOS
correct, feminine noun, officially approved
Record 8, Synonyms, French
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Situation dans laquelle le tireur voit directement l'objectif. 1, record 8, French, - observation%20directe
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 2 OBS
observation directe : terme uniformisé par le Groupe d'experts en terminologie de l'Armée de terre. 2, record 8, French, - observation%20directe
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
Record 9 - internal organization data 2007-10-03
Record 9, English
Record 9, Subject field(s)
- Surveillance, Detection and Reconnaissance (Military)
- Target Acquisition
Record 9, Main entry term, English
- surveillance, target acquisition and night observation
1, record 9, English, surveillance%2C%20target%20acquisition%20and%20night%20observation
correct, officially approved
Record 9, Abbreviations, English
- STANO 1, record 9, English, STANO
correct, officially approved
Record 9, Synonyms, English
- surveillance, target acquisition, night observation 2, record 9, English, surveillance%2C%20target%20acquisition%2C%20night%20observation
correct
- STANO 2, record 9, English, STANO
correct
- STANO 2, record 9, English, STANO
Record 9, Textual support, English
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 OBS
surveillance; target acquisition and night observation; STANO : term and abbreviation officially approved by the Department of National Defence and the Canadian Forces. 3, record 9, English, - surveillance%2C%20target%20acquisition%20and%20night%20observation
Record 9, French
Record 9, Domaine(s)
- Surveillance, détection et reconnaissance (Militaire)
- Acquisition d'objectif
Record 9, Main entry term, French
- surveillance, acquisition d'objectifs et observation nocturne
1, record 9, French, surveillance%2C%20acquisition%20d%27objectifs%20et%20observation%20nocturne
correct, feminine noun, officially approved
Record 9, Abbreviations, French
- STANO 1, record 9, French, STANO
correct, feminine noun, officially approved
Record 9, Synonyms, French
Record 9, Textual support, French
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 OBS
surveillance, acquisition d'objectifs et observation nocturne; STANO : terme et abréviation uniformisés par le Comité de terminologie française du Conseil de doctrine et de tactique de l'Armée de terre. 2, record 9, French, - surveillance%2C%20acquisition%20d%27objectifs%20et%20observation%20nocturne
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 2 OBS
surveillance, acquisition d'objectifs et observation nocturne; STANO : terme et abréviation uniformisés par le ministère de la Défense nationale et les Forces canadiennes. 3, record 9, French, - surveillance%2C%20acquisition%20d%27objectifs%20et%20observation%20nocturne
Record 9, Spanish
Record 9, Textual support, Spanish
Record 10 - internal organization data 2006-10-27
Record 10, English
Record 10, Subject field(s)
- Types of Aircraft
- Surveillance, Detection and Reconnaissance (Military)
Record 10, Main entry term, English
- light observation aircraft
1, record 10, English, light%20observation%20aircraft
correct
Record 10, Abbreviations, English
- ALO 1, record 10, English, ALO
correct
Record 10, Synonyms, English
Record 10, Textual support, English
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The other two UAV [Unmanned aerial vehicle] programmes in Spain are ALO(light observation aircraft) and ALBA(light target aircraft)... ALO is intended for close range support to the Army(range of up to 50km, automatic GPS navigation and autopilot). 1, record 10, English, - light%20observation%20aircraft
Record 10, French
Record 10, Domaine(s)
- Types d'aéronefs
- Surveillance, détection et reconnaissance (Militaire)
Record 10, Main entry term, French
- avion léger d'observation
1, record 10, French, avion%20l%C3%A9ger%20d%27observation
correct, masculine noun
Record 10, Abbreviations, French
- ALO 1, record 10, French, ALO
correct, masculine noun
Record 10, Synonyms, French
Record 10, Textual support, French
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 CONT
L'INTA [Instituto Nacional de Tecnica Aerospacial] en Espagne a développé ALO, un système de véhicules aériens non habités qui fournit en temps réel des informations dans des missions de reconnaissance, de surveillance et de repérage d'objectifs. Constitué de trois véhicules aériens équipés de capteurs visibles ou infrarouges, d'une unité de contrôle mobile et d'un système de lancement, le système modulaire peut être assemblé en moins de 30 minutes. Transportable sur un seul véhicule, il est très mobile et peut fonctionner n'importe où même en zone non préparée. 1, record 10, French, - avion%20l%C3%A9ger%20d%27observation
Record 10, Spanish
Record 10, Textual support, Spanish
Record 11 - internal organization data 2006-10-05
Record 11, English
Record 11, Subject field(s)
- Various Military Titles
- Surveillance, Detection and Reconnaissance (Military)
- Target Acquisition
Record 11, Main entry term, English
- Panel on Battlefield Surveillance, Target Acquisition, Night Observation, Countersurveillance and Electronic Warfare
1, record 11, English, Panel%20on%20Battlefield%20Surveillance%2C%20Target%20Acquisition%2C%20Night%20Observation%2C%20Countersurveillance%20and%20Electronic%20Warfare
correct
Record 11, Abbreviations, English
Record 11, Synonyms, English
Record 11, Textual support, English
Record 11, Key term(s)
- Panel on Battlefield Surveillance, Target Acquisition, Night Observation, Counter-surveillance and Electronic Warfare
Record 11, French
Record 11, Domaine(s)
- Appellations militaires diverses
- Surveillance, détection et reconnaissance (Militaire)
- Acquisition d'objectif
Record 11, Main entry term, French
- Commission de la surveillance, de l'acquisition d'objectifs, de l'observation de nuit, de la contre-surveillance et de la guerre électronique
1, record 11, French, Commission%20de%20la%20surveillance%2C%20de%20l%27acquisition%20d%27objectifs%2C%20de%20l%27observation%20de%20nuit%2C%20de%20la%20contre%2Dsurveillance%20et%20de%20la%20guerre%20%C3%A9lectronique
correct, feminine noun
Record 11, Abbreviations, French
Record 11, Synonyms, French
Record 11, Textual support, French
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Groupe qui dépend de la Direction de la planification, des programmes et de la recherche en matière d'armements de l'OTAN. 2, record 11, French, - Commission%20de%20la%20surveillance%2C%20de%20l%27acquisition%20d%27objectifs%2C%20de%20l%27observation%20de%20nuit%2C%20de%20la%20contre%2Dsurveillance%20et%20de%20la%20guerre%20%C3%A9lectronique
Record 11, Spanish
Record 11, Textual support, Spanish
Record 12 - internal organization data 2006-06-01
Record 12, English
Record 12, Subject field(s)
- Remote Sensing
Record 12, Main entry term, English
- coherent radar
1, record 12, English, coherent%20radar
correct, officially approved
Record 12, Abbreviations, English
Record 12, Synonyms, English
Record 12, Textual support, English
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A type of radar that extracts additional information about a target through measurement of the phase of echoes from a sequence of pulses(or an extended observation interval, as in an FM-CW radar). 2, record 12, English, - coherent%20radar
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The phase information may be used to improve the signal-to-noise ratio, ... to estimate the velocity of the target through the Doppler effect ... or to resolve the location of the target in a synthetic aperture radar. 2, record 12, English, - coherent%20radar
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 2 OBS
coherent radar: term officially approved by the RADARSAT-2 Terminology Approval Group (RTAG). 3, record 12, English, - coherent%20radar
Record 12, French
Record 12, Domaine(s)
- Télédétection
Record 12, Main entry term, French
- radar cohérent
1, record 12, French, radar%20coh%C3%A9rent
correct, masculine noun, officially approved
Record 12, Abbreviations, French
Record 12, Synonyms, French
- radar à impulsions synchronisées 2, record 12, French, radar%20%C3%A0%20impulsions%20synchronis%C3%A9es
correct, masculine noun
- radar à onde cohérente 2, record 12, French, radar%20%C3%A0%20onde%20coh%C3%A9rente
correct, masculine noun
Record 12, Textual support, French
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Radar qui permet d'obtenir des informations sur la cible en mesurant la relation de phase entre les signaux transmis et les signaux reçus. 3, record 12, French, - radar%20coh%C3%A9rent
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 1 OBS
radar cohérent : terme uniformisé par le Groupe de travail de la terminologie de RADARSAT-2 (GTTR). 3, record 12, French, - radar%20coh%C3%A9rent
Record 12, Spanish
Record 12, Textual support, Spanish
Record 13 - internal organization data 2004-04-20
Record 13, English
Record 13, Subject field(s)
- Weather Stations and Meteorological Instruments and Equipment
Record 13, Main entry term, English
- rawin
1, record 13, English, rawin
correct
Record 13, Abbreviations, English
Record 13, Synonyms, English
Record 13, Textual support, English
Record number: 13, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A method of winds-aloft observation; that is, the determination of wind speeds and directions in the atmosphere above a station. 2, record 13, English, - rawin
Record number: 13, Textual support number: 1 OBS
It is accomplished by tracking a balloon-borne radar target, responder, or radiosonde transmitter with either radar or a radio direction finder. With a radio direction finder, the height data must be supplied by other means, normally by concurrent radiosonde observation. With radar, if height data are not otherwise supplied, the slant range must be recorded in addition to the angles of elevation and azimuth. 2, record 13, English, - rawin
Record 13, French
Record 13, Domaine(s)
- Stations, instruments et équipements météorologiques
Record 13, Main entry term, French
- radiovent
1, record 13, French, radiovent
correct, masculine noun
Record 13, Abbreviations, French
Record 13, Synonyms, French
Record 13, Textual support, French
Record number: 13, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Méthode, utilisée pour la détermination du vent en altitude, qui consiste à poursuivre, par des moyens électroniques, la trajectoire d'un ballon libre. 1, record 13, French, - radiovent
Record number: 13, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Le terme radiovent désigne aussi l'équipement utilisé. 1, record 13, French, - radiovent
Record 13, Key term(s)
- radio-vent
- radio vent
Record 13, Spanish
Record 13, Textual support, Spanish
Record 14 - internal organization data 2003-12-02
Record 14, English
Record 14, Subject field(s)
- Radar, Radio Guidance and Goniometry
Record 14, Main entry term, English
- active gated television
1, record 14, English, active%20gated%20television
correct
Record 14, Abbreviations, English
- AGTV 1, record 14, English, AGTV
correct
Record 14, Synonyms, English
Record 14, Textual support, English
Record number: 14, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Active gated television(AGTV) as implemented in the ALBEDOS [airborne laser-based enhanced detection and observation system], enhances the reconnaissance, surveillance, and SAR capabilities of maritime organizations by generating high resolution video imagery regardless of ambient light and conditions or target thermal properties. 2, record 14, English, - active%20gated%20television
Record 14, French
Record 14, Domaine(s)
- Radar, radioguidage et radiogoniométrie
Record 14, Main entry term, French
- système AGTV
1, record 14, French, syst%C3%A8me%20AGTV
masculine noun
Record 14, Abbreviations, French
- AGTV 2, record 14, French, AGTV
masculine noun
Record 14, Synonyms, French
Record 14, Textual support, French
Record number: 14, Textual support number: 1 OBS
AICO 2/6/79 768-30. General Electric développe un système de détection et d'identification par télévision pour les avions F [...] des Garde-Côtes américains. Le système appelé Active Gated Television ou AGTV, fait partie du programme AIREYE (Airborne Remote Instrumentation System). [...] L'AGTV doit contribuer à la détection et l'identification de jour, de nuit ainsi que par mauvaises conditions météorologiques. 2, record 14, French, - syst%C3%A8me%20AGTV
Record 14, Spanish
Record 14, Textual support, Spanish
Record 15 - internal organization data 2003-08-07
Record 15, English
Record 15, Subject field(s)
- Weapon Systems
- Military Training
- Shooting (Sports)
Record 15, Main entry term, English
- falling target
1, record 15, English, falling%20target
correct
Record 15, Abbreviations, English
Record 15, Synonyms, English
Record 15, Textual support, English
Record number: 15, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Target that tilts down either after being hit or to escape observation. 1, record 15, English, - falling%20target
Record number: 15, Textual support number: 1 CONT
falling steel plate target 2, record 15, English, - falling%20target
Record 15, French
Record 15, Domaine(s)
- Systèmes d'armes
- Instruction du personnel militaire
- Tir (Sports)
Record 15, Main entry term, French
- cible à bascule
1, record 15, French, cible%20%C3%A0%20bascule
correct, feminine noun, officially approved
Record 15, Abbreviations, French
Record 15, Synonyms, French
- cible basculante 1, record 15, French, cible%20basculante
correct, feminine noun, officially approved
Record 15, Textual support, French
Record number: 15, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Cible qui se renverse, soit après avoir été atteinte, soit pour se dérober. 1, record 15, French, - cible%20%C3%A0%20bascule
Record number: 15, Textual support number: 1 OBS
cible à bascule; cible basculante : termes et définition uniformisés par le Comité de terminologie française du Conseil de doctrine et de tactique de l'Armée de terre. 2, record 15, French, - cible%20%C3%A0%20bascule
Record 15, Spanish
Record 15, Textual support, Spanish
Record 16 - internal organization data 2002-12-03
Record 16, English
Record 16, Subject field(s)
- Field Artillery
Record 16, Main entry term, English
- common grid
1, record 16, English, common%20grid
correct
Record 16, Abbreviations, English
Record 16, Synonyms, English
Record 16, Textual support, English
Record number: 16, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A grid which places the fixation and orientation of the guns, target acquisition devices and observation posts on the same data base. 1, record 16, English, - common%20grid
Record 16, French
Record 16, Domaine(s)
- Artillerie de campagne
Record 16, Main entry term, French
- grille commune
1, record 16, French, grille%20commune
correct, feminine noun, officially approved
Record 16, Abbreviations, French
Record 16, Synonyms, French
Record 16, Textual support, French
Record number: 16, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Grille qui place la localisation et l'orientation des pièces sur une même base de données. 1, record 16, French, - grille%20commune
Record number: 16, Textual support number: 1 OBS
grille commune : terme et définition uniformisés par le Comité de terminologie française du Conseil de doctrine et de tactique de l'Armée de terre. 2, record 16, French, - grille%20commune
Record 16, Spanish
Record 16, Textual support, Spanish
Record 17 - internal organization data 2002-11-20
Record 17, English
Record 17, Subject field(s)
- Infantry
- Shooting (Sports)
Record 17, Main entry term, English
- fleeting target
1, record 17, English, fleeting%20target
correct
Record 17, Abbreviations, English
Record 17, Synonyms, English
Record 17, Textual support, English
Record number: 17, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A moving target that remains within observation or firing distance for such a short duration that it is difficult to take deliberate aim. 2, record 17, English, - fleeting%20target
Record 17, Key term(s)
- fleeting objective
Record 17, French
Record 17, Domaine(s)
- Infanterie
- Tir (Sports)
Record 17, Main entry term, French
- objectif fugitif
1, record 17, French, objectif%20fugitif
masculine noun
Record 17, Abbreviations, French
Record 17, Synonyms, French
Record 17, Textual support, French
Record number: 17, Textual support number: 1 CONT
[...] permettant d'obtenir d'emblée l'efficacité maximale sur les objectifs souvent peu visibles et fugitifs du champ de bataille [...] 1, record 17, French, - objectif%20fugitif
Record 17, Key term(s)
- objectif d'opportunité
Record 17, Spanish
Record 17, Textual support, Spanish
Record 18 - internal organization data 2002-08-20
Record 18, English
Record 18, Subject field(s)
- Surveillance, Detection and Reconnaissance (Military)
- Military Communications
- Field Artillery
Record 18, Main entry term, English
- cannot observe
1, record 18, English, cannot%20observe
correct, NATO, standardized
Record 18, Abbreviations, English
Record 18, Synonyms, English
Record 18, Textual support, English
Record number: 18, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A type of fire control which indicates that the observer or spotter will be unable to adjust fire, but believes a target exists at the given location and is of sufficient importance to justify firing upon it without adjustment or observation. 2, record 18, English, - cannot%20observe
Record number: 18, Textual support number: 1 OBS
cannot observe: term and definition standardized by NATO. 3, record 18, English, - cannot%20observe
Record 18, French
Record 18, Domaine(s)
- Surveillance, détection et reconnaissance (Militaire)
- Transmissions militaires
- Artillerie de campagne
Record 18, Main entry term, French
- ne suis pas en mesure d'observer
1, record 18, French, ne%20suis%20pas%20en%20mesure%20d%27observer
correct, NATO, standardized
Record 18, Abbreviations, French
Record 18, Synonyms, French
- pas en mesure d'observer 2, record 18, French, pas%20en%20mesure%20d%27observer
correct, officially approved
Record 18, Textual support, French
Record number: 18, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Terme utilisé par un observateur placé dans l'impossibilité de régler un tir mais qui estime néanmoins que l'objectif se trouve effectivement à l'endroit indiqué et que son importance justifie un tir non réglé et non observé. 1, record 18, French, - ne%20suis%20pas%20en%20mesure%20d%27observer
Record number: 18, Textual support number: 1 OBS
ne suis pas en mesure d'observer : terme et définition normalisés par l'OTAN. 3, record 18, French, - ne%20suis%20pas%20en%20mesure%20d%27observer
Record number: 18, Textual support number: 2 OBS
pas en mesure d'observer : terme uniformisé par le Comité de terminologie française du Conseil de doctrine et de tactique de l'Armée de terre. 3, record 18, French, - ne%20suis%20pas%20en%20mesure%20d%27observer
Record 18, Spanish
Record 18, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Vigilancia, detección y reconocimiento (Militar)
- Comunicaciones militares
- Artillería de campaña
Record 18, Main entry term, Spanish
- no es posible la observación
1, record 18, Spanish, no%20es%20posible%20la%20observaci%C3%B3n
correct
Record 18, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 18, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 18, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 18, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Tipo de control de tiro que indica que el observador o señalador no puede ajustar el tiro, pero cree que existe un objetivo en una situación dada y que es de suficiente importancia para justificar que se haga fuego sobre él sin ajustes ni observación. 1, record 18, Spanish, - no%20es%20posible%20la%20observaci%C3%B3n
Record 19 - internal organization data 2002-03-15
Record 19, English
Record 19, Subject field(s)
- Field Artillery
Record 19, Main entry term, English
- spot
1, record 19, English, spot
correct, verb, NATO, standardized
Record 19, Abbreviations, English
Record 19, Synonyms, English
Record 19, Textual support, English
Record number: 19, Textual support number: 1 DEF
To determine by observation, deviations of ordnance from the target for the purpose of supplying necessary information for the adjustment of fire. 1, record 19, English, - spot
Record number: 19, Textual support number: 1 OBS
spot: term and definition standardized by NATO. 2, record 19, English, - spot
Record 19, French
Record 19, Domaine(s)
- Artillerie de campagne
Record 19, Main entry term, French
- observer
1, record 19, French, observer
correct, NATO, standardized
Record 19, Abbreviations, French
Record 19, Synonyms, French
Record 19, Textual support, French
Record number: 19, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Déterminer par l'observation les écarts de tirs par rapport à l'objectif pour obtenir les informations nécessaires pour le réglage du tir. 1, record 19, French, - observer
Record number: 19, Textual support number: 1 OBS
observer : terme et définition normalisés par l'OTAN. 2, record 19, French, - observer
Record 19, Spanish
Record 19, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Artillería de campaña
Record 19, Main entry term, Spanish
- observar
1, record 19, Spanish, observar
correct
Record 19, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 19, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 19, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 19, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Determinar mediante la observación los desvíos de los impactos respecto al objetivo con la finalidad de obtener la información necesaria para ajustar el tiro. 1, record 19, Spanish, - observar
Record 20 - internal organization data 2002-03-15
Record 20, English
Record 20, Subject field(s)
- Signals (Military)
- Air Communications (Air Forces)
- Field Artillery
Record 20, Main entry term, English
- spotting
1, record 20, English, spotting
correct, NATO, standardized
Record 20, Abbreviations, English
Record 20, Synonyms, English
Record 20, Textual support, English
Record number: 20, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A process of determining by visual or electronic observation, deviations of artillery or naval fire from the target in relation to a spotting line for the purpose of supplying necessary information for the adjustment or analysis of fire. 1, record 20, English, - spotting
Record number: 20, Textual support number: 1 OBS
spotting: term and definition standardized by NATO. 2, record 20, English, - spotting
Record 20, French
Record 20, Domaine(s)
- Transmissions de campagne (Militaire)
- Communications aériennes (Forces aériennes)
- Artillerie de campagne
Record 20, Main entry term, French
- observation du tir
1, record 20, French, observation%20du%20tir
correct, feminine noun, NATO, standardized
Record 20, Abbreviations, French
Record 20, Synonyms, French
Record 20, Textual support, French
Record number: 20, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Procédé de détermination à vue ou par moyens électroniques des écarts en portée et en direction d'un tir d'artillerie ou d'un tir de pièces de marine par rapport à l'axe (la ligne) d'observation, dans le but de fournir les renseignements nécessaires au réglage ou à l'analyse (dépouillement) du tir. 1, record 20, French, - observation%20du%20tir
Record number: 20, Textual support number: 1 OBS
observation du tir : terme et définition normalisés par l'OTAN. 2, record 20, French, - observation%20du%20tir
Record 20, Spanish
Record 20, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Transmisiones de campaña (Militar)
- Comunicaciones aéreas (Fuerzas aéreas)
- Artillería de campaña
Record 20, Main entry term, Spanish
- observación del tiro
1, record 20, Spanish, observaci%C3%B3n%20del%20tiro
correct, feminine noun
Record 20, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 20, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 20, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 20, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Proceso de determinar por medios visuales o electrónicos las desviaciones del tiro de artillería de tierra o de los cañones navales con respecto al objetivo y a la línea de observación con la finalidad de corregir, ajustar o analizar el fuego. 1, record 20, Spanish, - observaci%C3%B3n%20del%20tiro
Record 21 - internal organization data 1993-03-11
Record 21, English
Record 21, Subject field(s)
- Armour
- Tracked Vehicles (Military)
- Wheeled Vehicles (Military)
Record 21, Main entry term, English
- target observation
1, record 21, English, target%20observation
correct
Record 21, Abbreviations, English
Record 21, Synonyms, English
Record 21, Textual support, English
Record number: 21, Textual support number: 1 OBS
"Light Armoured Vehicle Gunnery" (in-house document of American Army). 1, record 21, English, - target%20observation
Record 21, French
Record 21, Domaine(s)
- Arme blindée
- Véhicules chenillés (Militaire)
- Véhicules à roues (Militaire)
Record 21, Main entry term, French
- observation de la cible
1, record 21, French, observation%20de%20la%20cible
correct, feminine noun
Record 21, Abbreviations, French
Record 21, Synonyms, French
Record 21, Textual support, French
Record 21, Spanish
Record 21, Textual support, Spanish
Record 22 - internal organization data 1989-10-16
Record 22, English
Record 22, Subject field(s)
- Surveillance, Detection and Reconnaissance (Military)
Record 22, Main entry term, English
- STANO equipment
1, record 22, English, STANO%20equipment
correct
Record 22, Abbreviations, English
Record 22, Synonyms, English
Record 22, Textual support, English
Record number: 22, Textual support number: 1 OBS
STANO : Surveillance, target acquisition, and night observation. 1, record 22, English, - STANO%20equipment
Record 22, French
Record 22, Domaine(s)
- Surveillance, détection et reconnaissance (Militaire)
Record 22, Main entry term, French
- équipement STANO
1, record 22, French, %C3%A9quipement%20STANO
correct, masculine noun, officially approved
Record 22, Abbreviations, French
Record 22, Synonyms, French
Record 22, Textual support, French
Record number: 22, Textual support number: 1 OBS
STANO : Surveillance, acquisition d'objectifs et observation nocturne. 1, record 22, French, - %C3%A9quipement%20STANO
Record number: 22, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Terme uniformisé par le Comité de terminologie française du Conseil de doctrine et de tactique de l'Armée de terre. 2, record 22, French, - %C3%A9quipement%20STANO
Record 22, Spanish
Record 22, Textual support, Spanish
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