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TARGET SPACE [32 records]

Record 1 2026-01-08

English

Subject field(s)
  • Artificial Intelligence

French

Domaine(s)
  • Intelligence artificielle

Spanish

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Record 2 2025-06-19

English

Subject field(s)
  • Artificial Intelligence
OBS

Transductive transfer learning is used when the source and target tasks are of the same nature, but the source and target domains are different, yet related. This technique applies when the target domain does not include labelled data, while the source domain does. The source and target domains can differ in terms of their feature space or data distribution.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Intelligence artificielle
OBS

L'apprentissage par transfert transductif est utilisé lorsque les tâches source et cible sont de même nature, mais que les domaines source et cible sont différents, tout en étant apparentés. Cette technique est employée dans les cas où le domaine cible ne comporte pas de données étiquetées, alors que le domaine source en comporte. Les domaines source et cible peuvent être différents en ce qui a trait à leur espace de caractéristiques ou à la distribution de leurs données.

Spanish

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Record 3 2025-06-19

English

Subject field(s)
  • Artificial Intelligence
OBS

Homogeneous transfer learning is used when the source and target domains have the same feature space, are associated with the same label space, and have data distributions that differ.

Key term(s)
  • homogenous transfer learning

French

Domaine(s)
  • Intelligence artificielle
OBS

L'apprentissage par transfert homogène est utilisé lorsque les domaines source et cible ont le même espace de caractéristiques, sont associés au même espace d'étiquettes et présentent des distributions de données différentes.

Spanish

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Record 4 2025-02-04

English

Subject field(s)
  • Applications of Automation
  • Astronautics
  • Collaboration with WIPO
CONT

Some papers selected single-arm space robots as actuators to touch and capture the target spacecraft in space. The in-orbit screw-driving manipulation by a single-arm space robot... can cause the rotation and translation of the target spacecraft. Since the target is a free-floating spacecraft that is not a fixed object on the ground, the target will have reactive translational motion and rotation when external forces and torques are applied to the target spacecraft during the screwdriving process. However, the translation and rotation of the target spacecraft can influence the control accuracy of the space robot, which may lead to failures during the screw-driving process. Unlike single-arm space robots, dual-arm space robots can use the cooperation of the two arms to accomplish more complicated space tasks effectively. Therefore, dual-arm space robots can be introduced to carry out the in-orbit screw-driving operation by the mission arm and maintain the position and attitude of the target spacecraft by the other arm.

OBS

single-arm space robot: designation validated by Canadian subject-matter experts from Polytechnique Montréal and the Canadian Space Agency.

Key term(s)
  • single arm space robot
  • SearchOnlyKey1

French

Domaine(s)
  • Automatisation et applications
  • Astronautique
  • Collaboration avec l'OMPI
OBS

robot spatial à un bras : désignation validée par des spécialistes canadiens de Polytechnique Montréal et de l'Agence spatiale canadienne.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Automatización y aplicaciones
  • Astronáutica
  • Colaboración con la OMPI
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Record 5 2025-02-04

English

Subject field(s)
  • Applications of Automation
  • Spacecraft
  • Collaboration with WIPO
CONT

Dual-arm space robots are more capable of implementing complex space tasks compared with single arm space robots. However, the dynamic coupling between the arms and the base will have a serious impact on the spacecraft attitude and the hand motion of each arm. Instead of considering one arm as the mission arm and the other as the balance arm, in this work two arms of the space robot perform as mission arms aimed at accomplishing secure capture of a floating target.

OBS

dual-arm space robot: designation validated by Canadian subject-matter experts from Polytechnique Montréal and the Canadian Space Agency.

Key term(s)
  • dual arm space robot
  • SearchOnlyKey1

French

Domaine(s)
  • Automatisation et applications
  • Engins spatiaux
  • Collaboration avec l'OMPI
OBS

robot spatial à deux bras : désignation validée par des spécialistes canadiens de Polytechnique Montréal et de l'Agence spatiale canadienne.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Automatización y aplicaciones
  • Naves espaciales
  • Colaboración con la OMPI
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Record 6 2025-02-04

English

Subject field(s)
  • Astronautics
  • Collaboration with WIPO
CONT

With the development of space exploration, space manipulators play an increasingly important role in space missions ... A large part of space missions are related to non-cooperative targets. Non-cooperative targets generally refer to space targets that cannot provide effective cooperative information, including space debris, temporarily disabled spacecraft, abandoned spacecraft or small satellites, comets, asteroids and other objects ...

OBS

target object; space target; target : designations validated by a Canadian subject-matter expert from the NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory, California Institute of Technology.

Key term(s)
  • SearchOnlyKey1

French

Domaine(s)
  • Astronautique
  • Collaboration avec l'OMPI
OBS

objet spatial cible : désignation validée par un spécialiste canadien du NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory, California Institute of Technology.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Astronáutica
  • Colaboración con la OMPI
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Record 7 2025-02-04

English

Subject field(s)
  • Astronautics
  • Collaboration with WIPO
CONT

The concept of space capture refers to the capability of a spacecraft to grasp a target satellite with the ultimate goal of executing servicing operations on the captured vehicle. Much research effort is currently focused on the development of technologies that enable such complex operations by means of autonomous vehicles.

OBS

space capture: designation validated by a Canadian subject-matter expert from the NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory, California Institute of Technology.

Key term(s)
  • SearchOnlyKey1

French

Domaine(s)
  • Astronautique
  • Collaboration avec l'OMPI
OBS

capture spatiale : désignation validée par un spécialiste canadien du NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory, California Institute of Technology.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Astronáutica
  • Colaboración con la OMPI
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Record 8 2024-11-26

English

Subject field(s)
  • Space Weapons
  • Astronautics
CONT

Laboratory testing of space weapons is limited in its reliability. ... The methods for verifying field testing against space targets are the same as for verifying use, though greater sensitivity is needed in order to detect tests done at lower power or without explosives or other weapons functions.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Armes orbitales
  • Astronautique
CONT

Les initiatives en matière de désarmement se font dans le cadre de la Conférence du désarmement des Nations-Unies. Les efforts de désarmement spatial s'inscrivent dans l'initiative PAROS – Preventing an arms race in outer space. La Russie, soutenue par la Chine, a soumis diverses propositions visant à interdire l'emploi d'armes dirigées contre des cibles spatiales.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Armas espaciales
  • Astronáutica
CONT

[…] los norteamericanos anunciaron […] el primer ensayo [de un] ASAT [arma antisatélite] contra un blanco en el espacio. Sería lanzada desde un avión F-15 y se dirigiría por primera vez contra un satélite en órbita […]

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Record 9 2024-11-26

English

Subject field(s)
  • Spacecraft
CONT

Guidance, navigation and control problems during autonomous rendezvous and proximity maneuvers between spacecraft are challenging, particularly when the target spacecraft or space object is not cooperating with the chaser spacecraft.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Engins spatiaux
CONT

Le sujet [...] porte sur l'évitement de collision lors de manœuvres de proximité pour le rendez-vous orbital. Il s'agit d'assurer la sécurité passive de la mission, en imposant au véhicule chasseur, en cas de panne, de rester sur une trajectoire périodique comprise dans un cône de visibilité de la cible.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Naves espaciales
DEF

Vehículo que maniobra en el espacio para efectuar un acoplamiento con un objeto en órbita.

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Record 10 2024-01-15

English

Subject field(s)
  • Computer Mathematics
  • Computer Programs and Programming
  • Radar, Radio Guidance and Goniometry
CONT

First, the objects in the video have different postures resulting in frequent occlusion, and their motion is irregular. Second, conditions such as the field depth, the resolution, the weather, the illumination, and the diversity of the scene must be considered. Thus, the results of a target detection algorithm have great influence on the follow-up work. Therefore, even in today's technological development, the basic task of target detection is still a very challenging subject with great potential and space for improvement.

Key term(s)
  • target-detection algorithm

French

Domaine(s)
  • Mathématiques informatiques
  • Programmes et programmation (Informatique)
  • Radar, radioguidage et radiogoniométrie

Spanish

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Record 11 - external organization data 2022-01-20

English

Subject field(s)
  • Compartment - Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP)
DEF

A tool for tracking, managing and reporting a department’s approved programs and occupied accommodation under the purview of PSPC (Public Services and Procurement Canada).

OBS

It is a tool that records individual occupancy reduction projects; to actualize(bank) space savings; to reconcile demand and authority received and to measure progress against the overall space-reduction target.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Tiroir - Gendarmerie royale du Canada (GRC)
DEF

Outil servant au suivi, à la gestion et à l'établissement des états financiers des programmes et occupations de locaux approuvés d'un ministère qui relèvent de SPAC (Services publics et Approvisionnement Canada).

OBS

Cet outil permet de tenir registre des projets individuels de réduction de l'occupation, d'actualiser (encaisser) les économies d'espace réalisées, de faire concorder la demande avec les pouvoirs financiers reçus et de mesurer les progrès accomplis au regard de l'objectif global de réduction de l'espace occupé.

Spanish

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Record 12 2020-07-30

English

Subject field(s)
  • Weapon Systems
  • Space Warfare
DEF

A weapon designed to be used against artificial satellites.

CONT

The Air Force has plans for a variety of weapons to protect U. S. satellites, and to destroy or disable enemy satellites. They are known collectively as anti-satellite(ASAT) weapons. Some would be based in space. Others would be on the ground, on ships, or mounted on airplanes. Some would be directed energy weapons(lasers or high-powered microwaves). Some would have explosive warheads, and some would destroy a target by running into it.

OBS

anti-satellite weapon; ASAT weapon: terms extracted from the "Disarmament and Peace Keeping" glossary with the permission of the United Nations Office at Geneva.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Systèmes d'armes
  • Guerre spatiale
DEF

Système d'armes chargé de détruire, d'endommager ou de perturber le fonctionnement normal ou de modifier la trajectoire de satellites artificiels.

CONT

Les scientifiques de nombreux pays essaient de mettre au point des techniques susceptibles d'atteindre, depuis le sol terrien ou l'espace, les satellites «gênants». On les nomme ASAT (armes anti-satellites). Elles peuvent être constituées de satellites tueurs, de missiles lancés par avion et de tirs lasers.

OBS

arme antisatellite; arme ASAT : termes tirés du lexique «Désarmement et Maintien de la Paix» avec l'autorisation de l'Office des Nations Unies à Genève.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Sistemas de armas
  • Guerra espacial
DEF

Arma espacial diseñada para incapacitar o destruir satélites con fines estratégicos militares.

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Record 13 2010-12-14

English

Subject field(s)
  • Orbital Stations
CONT

Once it has reached the correct orientation for rendezvous with the already-orbiting International Space Station comprised of the Russian Zarya control module and the US Unity module, Zvezda becomes the passive vehicle in the final approach and docking operations. As the passive target vehicle, Zvezda will maintain a station-keeping orbit as the active Zarya control module performs the rendezvous and docking under ground control using the Russian automated rendezvous and docking system(Kurs).

French

Domaine(s)
  • Stations orbitales
Key term(s)
  • véhicule cible passif

Spanish

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Record 14 2010-09-21

English

Subject field(s)
  • Various Military Titles
  • Operations (Air Forces)
OBS

The integrating hardware, software, and organizational structure which will allow the various elements of National Missile Defense to work together as a system and permit the Commander in Chief of the North American Air Defense/United States Space Command(CINCNORAD/CINCSPACE) to control the operations of the integrated NMD system. The two most significant components of the BMC3 system are a Battle Management, Command and Control(BMC2) element that will track targets, plan engagements, and direct and monitor the various facets of a missile defense battle; and an In-flight Interceptor Communications System(IFICS) to link the communications between the BM/C2 and the exoatmospheric kill vehicle(KV) during the latter's flight toward its target.

Key term(s)
  • Battle Management, Command, Control and Communication
  • Battle Management/Command, Control and Communications
  • Battle Management/Command, Control and Communication

French

Domaine(s)
  • Appellations militaires diverses
  • Opérations (Forces aériennes)
OBS

Gestion de l'engagement, commandement, contrôle et communication : traduction non officielle donnée à titre d'information seulement.

Key term(s)
  • Gestion de l'engagement, commandement, contrôle et communication

Spanish

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Record 15 2007-06-07

English

Subject field(s)
  • Real Estate
CONT

This strategy incorporates specific space reduction targets for each client organization and requires that PWGSC [Public Works and Government Services Canada] and clients actively consider the possibility of space optimization opportunities for all occupancies.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Immobilier
OBS

Cette stratégie comprend les objectifs de réduction de locaux propres à chaque organisation cliente et exige que TPSGC [Travaux publics et Services gouvernementaux Canada] et ses clients envisagent activement l'optimisation de tous les locaux occupés.

Spanish

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Record 16 2007-01-31

English

Subject field(s)
  • Radar, Radio Guidance and Goniometry
  • Spacecraft
  • Remote Sensing
DEF

A detailed study of the properties of electromagnetic radiation or of a target subject to this radiation.

OBS

ScanSAR processing uses the Spectral Analysis(SPECAN) algorithm to produce full resolution images for RADARSAT ScanSAR data. PrecisionScan uses a range of image analysis functions to assess the quality of images produced, including : Point Target Analysis [;] Distributed Target Analysis [;] ScanSAR Analysis [;] Azimuth Ambiguity Ratio Analysis [;] Swath Characterization [;] Elevation Pattern Determination. These tools are based on the RADARSAT Calibration Workstation Array developed for the Canadian Space Agency.

OBS

spectral analysis: term officially approved by the RADARSAT-2 Terminology Approval Group (RTAG).

French

Domaine(s)
  • Radar, radioguidage et radiogoniométrie
  • Engins spatiaux
  • Télédétection
DEF

Étude détaillée [...] des propriétés d'un rayonnement électromagnétique ou d'une cible soumise à ce rayonnement.

CONT

L'application d'une analyse de texture combinée avec une analyse spectrale pour la classification des images SPOT se traduit généralement par une augmentation significative de l'exactitude de la classification, en particulier dans les milieux à texture variée, comme le milieu péri-urbain ou littoral (Marceau, 1989; Coulombe, 1990).

OBS

analyse spectrale : terme uniformisé par le Groupe de travail de la terminologie de RADARSAT-2 (GTTR).

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Guía radárica, radioguía y radiogoniometría
  • Naves espaciales
  • Teledetección
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Record 17 2007-01-31

English

Subject field(s)
  • Remote Sensing
  • Photography
DEF

Two or more photographs of a scene taken simultaneously, each photograph being taken in a different part of the electromagnetic spectrum.

CONT

Multiband photography utilizes several cameras, each consisting of a bore-sighted lens and a color filter that transmits a specific spectral interval or band through the optical train onto black and white film.

CONT

The first multispectral photography from space happened during the famous 1968 Apollo 9 mission. Scientists mounted four Hasselblad cameras in a holder such that they all aimed at the same target point when an astronaut triggered their shutters simultaneously.

OBS

multispectral photography: term officially approved by the RADARSAT-2 Terminology Approval Group (RTAG).

French

Domaine(s)
  • Télédétection
  • Photographie
DEF

Procédé qui permet d'obtenir des images photographiques par l'emploi simultané de plusieurs appareils photographiques chargés soit d'émulsions différentes, soit de la même émulsion avec des filtres différents.

CONT

Alors que la photographie multibandes est basée sur la théorie soustractive des couleurs et qu'elle utilise des films à trois bandes, la photographie multispectrale demande un film noir et blanc à bande unique et un dispositif pour la «combinaison couleur des images» (en laboratoire) qui tire de quatre ou cinq expositions de films prises simultanément une image couleur unique.

CONT

En dépit des inconvénients du petit format de la pellicule, la photographie multispectrale peut être utile aux forestiers du fait de la sélectivité que lui confère la possibilité d'enregistrer dans des parties clés du spectre solaire (par exemple par la détection des maladies).

OBS

photographie multibande : terme normalisé par la Commission de terminologie et de télédétection aérospatiale; photographie multispectrale : terme uniformisé par le Groupe de travail de la terminologie de RADARSAT-2 (GTTR).

PHR

Photographie multibande dans le visible, noir et blanc, proche infrarouge.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Teledetección
  • Fotografía
DEF

Fotografía tomada con una cámara multiespectral o con un ensamblaje de varias cámaras con distintos filtros para cubrir distintas porciones del espectro visible y de la región infrarroja cercana.

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Record 18 2006-10-13

English

Subject field(s)
  • Optical Instruments
  • Small Arms
  • Target Acquisition
DEF

Optical system used with both eyes open and projecting a luminous coloured dot in space, the shooter having only to make the dot coincide with the target.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Instruments d'optique
  • Armes légères
  • Acquisition d'objectif
DEF

Système optique s'utilisant avec les deux yeux ouverts et projetant un point lumineux de couleur dans l'espace, qu'il suffit de faire coïncider avec la cible.

OBS

viseur; collimateur de visée : termes et définition uniformisés par le Groupe de travail de terminologie des armes légères.

Spanish

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Record 19 2006-05-01

English

Subject field(s)
  • Radar, Radio Guidance and Goniometry
  • Remote Sensing
DEF

A target thus localized that its position in space and some of its other radar properties can be treated as if it were located at a single point.

OBS

point target: term officially approved by the RADARSAT-2 Terminology Approval Group (RTAG).

French

Domaine(s)
  • Radar, radioguidage et radiogoniométrie
  • Télédétection
OBS

cible ponctuelle : terme uniformisé par le Groupe de travail de la terminologie de RADARSAT-2 (GTTR).

PHR

Compression, discordance de phase, écho, focalisation d'une cible ponctuelle.

Spanish

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Record 20 2006-04-20

English

Subject field(s)
  • Remote Sensing
CONT

[The] Ground reference Coordinate System(GFS)... is a two-dimension matrix with azimuth(space platform flight path direction) and ground range(the direction of viewing line direction from SAR ground track point to target) axes.

OBS

ground reference coordinate system; GFS: term and abbreviation officially approved by the RADARSAT-2 Terminology Approval Group (RTAG).

French

Domaine(s)
  • Télédétection
OBS

système de coordonnées de référence sol; GFS : terme et abréviation uniformisés par le Groupe de travail de la terminologie de RADARSAT-2 (GTTR).

Spanish

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Record 21 2006-03-20

English

Subject field(s)
  • Launching and Space Maneuvering
DEF

A limited period of time during which the launch of a particular spacecraft may be undertaken.

CONT

For launches into Earth orbit the main constraints are the desired orbit, the point of injection into that orbit, and the possibility of a collision with other orbiting spacecraft or orbital debris. For launches to interplanetary trajectories, the time of launch is constrained by the relative positions of the planets, at the time of both launch and encounter(i. e. the spacecraft must be aimed at a point in space that the planet will have reached by the time of encounter). A spacecraft launched outside the launch window would require more propellant and/or more time to reach its target.

OBS

There are also geometric windows (e.g., restrictions in launch azimuth).

OBS

launch window: term officially approved by the RADARSAT-2 Terminology Approval Group (RTAG).

French

Domaine(s)
  • Lancement et manœuvres dans l'espace
DEF

Intervalle de temps pendant lequel le lancement [d'un engin spatial] permettant de réaliser une mission donnée peut-être effectué à tout instant.

OBS

fenêtre de lancement : terme uniformisé par le Groupe de travail de la terminologie de RADARSAT-2 (GTTR).

Spanish

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Record 22 2005-02-23

English

Subject field(s)
  • Spacecraft
DEF

Target satellite specifically developed for the Space Vision System.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Engins spatiaux
DEF

Satellite cible conçu expressément pour l'évaluation du système de vision spatiale.

CONT

Pendant 10 jours en octobre 1992, le SVS [Space Vision System] a été mis à l'essai dans le cadre de la mission STS-52 et de la série d'expériences CANEX-2 réalisées par l'astronaute Steve MacLean de l'ASC [Agence spatiale canadienne]. Cette fois-ci, le SVS a servi à placer le Canadarm au-dessus d'une borne électromécanique montée sur un satellite d'essai, le module cible canadien (CTA).

Spanish

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Record 23 2003-03-26

English

Subject field(s)
  • Scientific Instruments
  • Spacecraft
CONT

A small, specially-marked satellite, the Canadian Target Assembly(CTA) was deployed on flight day nine to support SVS [Space Vision System]. Also in cargo bay, the Attitude Sensor Package, featuring three European Space Agency independent sensors mounted on a Hitchhiker plate in cargo bay : Modular Star Sensor, Yaw Earth Sensor and Low Altitude Conical Earth Sensor, and the Tank Pressure Control Experiment/Thermal Phenomena(TPCE/TP), contained in a Get Away Special(GAS) canister.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Instruments scientifiques
  • Engins spatiaux

Spanish

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Record 24 2002-12-11

English

Subject field(s)
  • Scientific Instruments
  • Optics
  • Remote Sensing
CONT

The Space Telescope Imaging Spectrograph(STIS) is currently being developed for in-orbit installation onto the Hubble Space Telescope(HST)... STIS will also feature high spatial resolution camera modes, suitable for autonomous target acquisition as well as scientific imaging.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Instruments scientifiques
  • Optique
  • Télédétection

Spanish

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Record 25 2002-11-20

English

Subject field(s)
  • Ballistics
  • Military Exercises
CONT

The vulnerability of a target to a given threat munition can be thought of as a synthesis of its vulnerabilities over the space of all given attack vectors and velocities.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Balistique
  • Exercices militaires

Spanish

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Record 26 2002-11-05

English

Subject field(s)
  • Applications of Automation
  • Astronautics
CONT

Even today, a geostationary satellite, whose useful life has ended, must be abandoned in space. The experimental servicing satellite ESS applies robotics to resolve the problem of servicing a non-cooperative target in or near to a geostationary orbit, a region of space still out of reach to manned spaceflight. A three-month demonstration flight of ESS has been planned and all phases of its mission have been defined. These include the acquisition, inspection and servicing of an orbiting satellite through to parking it in a "graveyard" orbit. The project builds on the experience gained with the robotics technology experiment Rotex, flown on the D2 Mission.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Automatisation et applications
  • Astronautique

Spanish

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Record 27 2002-03-05

English

Subject field(s)
  • Orbital Stations
CONT

The Space Shuttle stops within 50 meters of Mir, which is approximately one-half the length of a football field. From that position the Space Shuttle waits for clearance from Mission Control to continue. When the command is given to continue, the Reaction Control System is activated again and the Space Shuttle closes in on Mir at a speed of about 0. 05 meters per second until it reaches a distance of about 9 meters. There, the Space Shuttle stops again and waits for approximately 5 minutes. The Commander and Pilot make sure they can see the docking target clearly and fine-tune the alignment of the Space Shuttle with the docking target. A large black cross called the Stand-off Cross is mounted 30 centimeters(cm) above the back plate in the center of the target. When the Commander has the Stand-off Cross squarely in line with the docking target, he or she maneuvers the Space Shuttle and makes contact with the docking ring. Once a series of hooks is engaged, the Space Shuttle is then successfully docked with Mir.

OBS

docking target : term officially approved by the International Space Station official approval Group(ISSOAG).

French

Domaine(s)
  • Stations orbitales
OBS

Voici le module d'habitation Zvezda [...] Le «bras» que l'on voit en bas à gauche porte une cible [d'amarrage] dont se servent justement les Progress et les Soyouz pour se guider.

OBS

cible d'amarrage : terme uniformisé par le Groupe de travail de la terminologie de la Station spatiale internationale (GTTSSI).

Spanish

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Record 28 2002-02-12

English

Subject field(s)
  • Land Forces
  • Field Artillery
DEF

Fire which is designed to fill a volume of space or area rather than aimed specifically at a given target.

OBS

barrage fire: term and definition standardized by NATO.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Forces terrestres
  • Artillerie de campagne
DEF

Tir destiné à occuper un volume ou une surface plutôt qu'à viser particulièrement un objectif donné.

OBS

tir de barrage : terme et définition normalisés par l'OTAN.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Ejército de tierra
  • Artillería de campaña
DEF

Acción de fuego realizada sobre una determinada zona o espacio y no concretamente sobre un blanco específico.

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Record 29 2001-04-01

English

Subject field(s)
  • Spacecraft
CONT

Even today, a geostationary satellite, whose useful life has ended, must be abandoned in space. The experimental servicing satellite(ESS) applies robotics to resolve the problem of servicing a non-cooperative target in or near to a geostationary orbit, a region of space still out of reach to manned spaceflight.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Engins spatiaux

Spanish

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Record 30 2001-03-09

English

Subject field(s)
  • Missiles and Rockets
CONT

A TV Seeker(or optical seeker) and a Millimetric Seeker(a type of radar) make images of the space ahead of them and pick out their own targets. Although these do not give very high accuracy they allow the missile to intelligently select the target type to go for(as pre programmed by the launching platform).

French

Domaine(s)
  • Missiles et roquettes
CONT

L'autodirecteur millimétrique PROMETHEE, mis au point par Thomson-CSF Detexis équipe le missile de croisière APACHE et permet le recalage de la navigation et la désignation de l'objectif. [...] Un autre détecteur millimétrique a été étudié pour résister aux fortes accélérations des projectiles d'artillerie. C'est le projet BALMI destiné aux projectiles (PGM) ou à des sous-munitions.

Spanish

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Record 31 1999-02-24

English

Subject field(s)
  • Advertising Media
  • Advertising Agencies and Services
DEF

Group of techniques designed to convey a message more clearly and with greater appeal by designing window space. Window dressers must be aware of a product's features and its target public, and able to attract interest, provide information on the product and convince potential buyers to enter the store.

OBS

The term "window dressing" and its definition were reproduced from the CAPITAL Business Dictionary with the permission of LID Editorial Empresarial.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Supports publicitaires
  • Agences et services de publicité
DEF

Ensemble des techniques qui permettent d'obtenir un message plus clair et attrayant par l'agencement d'une vitrine. L'étalagiste connaît les caractéristiques de la marchandise et de son public cible; il veut attirer l'attention et susciter l'interêt de celui-ci, le renseigner sur le produit et l'encourager à entrer dans l'établissement.

OBS

étalage : terme et définition extraits du CAPITAL Business Dictionary et reproduits avec l'autorisation de LID Editorial Empresarial.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Medios de publicidad
  • Agencias y servicios de publicidad
DEF

Conjunto de técnicas para lograr un mensaje más claro y atractivo a través de la ordenación de un escaparate. El escaparatista conoce las características de la mercancía y de su público objetivo, al que procura llamar la atención, despertar el interés, informar sobre el producto, y favorecer la entrada en el establecimiento.

OBS

El término "escaparatismo" y la definición fueron extraídos del CAPITAL Business Dictionary con la autorización de LID Editorial Empresarial.

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Record 32 1990-03-20

English

Subject field(s)
  • Construction Engineering (Military)
  • Military (General)
  • Radar, Radio Guidance and Goniometry
OBS

The motion of a radio-frequency beam through space in searching for an echo.

OBS

Term(s) officialized by the Department of National Defence

DEF

The process or action of directing a radar beam through a space search pattern for the purpose of locating a target.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Génie construction (Militaire)
  • Militaire (Généralités)
  • Radar, radioguidage et radiogoniométrie
OBS

Mouvement d'un rayon (ou faisceau) de radiofréquence à travers l'espace à la recherche d'un écho.

Spanish

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