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TERRESTRIAL BROADCAST [5 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2021-08-25
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Telecommunications Transmission
- Radio Broadcasting
- Television (Radioelectricity)
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- terrestrial broadcasting
1, record 1, English, terrestrial%20broadcasting
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- terrestrial broadcast 2, record 1, English, terrestrial%20broadcast
correct
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Terrestrial broadcasting is on the threshold of a revolutionary transition to digital worldwide. The process of transition from analogue to digital broadcasting, which offers advantages in terms of spectrum efficiency, higher video and audio quality and new business opportunities, is expected to be at peak level in the next ITU-D [International Telecommunication Union-D] cycle in most developing countries. 3, record 1, English, - terrestrial%20broadcasting
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Transmission (Télécommunications)
- Radiodiffusion
- Télévision (Radioélectricité)
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- radiodiffusion terrestre
1, record 1, French, radiodiffusion%20terrestre
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- diffusion terrestre 2, record 1, French, diffusion%20terrestre
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Transmission de l'image et du son en mode analogique et numérique dans l'atmosphère terrestre, faisant appel aux réseaux terriens des transmetteurs et leurs mâts. 3, record 1, French, - radiodiffusion%20terrestre
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
La radiodiffusion terrestre demeure un outil crucial dans les situations d'urgence […] Cette technologie est bien souvent la seule à continuer à fonctionner et à desservir un vaste public lorsque les conditions extérieures se dégradent. La télévision terrestre constitue la pierre angulaire de la radiodiffusion et sa survie est essentielle pour les populations de la région. 4, record 1, French, - radiodiffusion%20terrestre
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2014-10-21
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Radio Broadcasting
- Television (Radioelectricity)
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- terrestrial digital multimedia broadcast
1, record 2, English, terrestrial%20digital%20multimedia%20broadcast
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
- T-DMB 2, record 2, English, T%2DDMB
correct
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- digital terrestrial multimedia broadcast 3, record 2, English, digital%20terrestrial%20multimedia%20broadcast
correct
- DTMB 3, record 2, English, DTMB
correct
- DTMB 3, record 2, English, DTMB
- terrestrial-digital multimedia broadcasting 2, record 2, English, terrestrial%2Ddigital%20multimedia%20broadcasting
correct
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Radiodiffusion
- Télévision (Radioélectricité)
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- radiodiffusion multimédia numérique de terre
1, record 2, French, radiodiffusion%20multim%C3%A9dia%20num%C3%A9rique%20de%20terre
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- radiodiffusion multimédia numérique terrestre 2, record 2, French, radiodiffusion%20multim%C3%A9dia%20num%C3%A9rique%20terrestre
correct, feminine noun
- T-DMB 2, record 2, French, T%2DDMB
correct, feminine noun
- T-DMB 2, record 2, French, T%2DDMB
- diffusion multimédia numérique terrestre 3, record 2, French, diffusion%20multim%C3%A9dia%20num%C3%A9rique%20terrestre
correct, feminine noun
- T-DMB 3, record 2, French, T%2DDMB
correct, feminine noun
- T-DMB 3, record 2, French, T%2DDMB
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
La T-DMB «diffusion multimédia numérique terrestre» est un système de diffusion numérique terrestre basé sur le «Digital Audio Broadcasting (DAB)» créé en Corée du Sud et développé et standardisé dans ce même pays, ainsi que par le projet européen «EUREKA 147», regroupant des diffuseurs, constructeurs, centres de recherches et opérateurs. 3, record 2, French, - radiodiffusion%20multim%C3%A9dia%20num%C3%A9rique%20de%20terre
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2014-10-14
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Television (Radioelectricity)
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- digital terrestrial television
1, record 3, English, digital%20terrestrial%20television
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
- DTTV 2, record 3, English, DTTV
correct
- DTT 2, record 3, English, DTT
correct
Record 3, Synonyms, English
- digital terrestrial TV 3, record 3, English, digital%20terrestrial%20TV
correct
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Digital terrestrial television(DTTV or DTT) is a technological evolution of broadcast television and an advancement over analog television. DTTV broadcasts land-based(terrestrial) signals. 2, record 3, English, - digital%20terrestrial%20television
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Télévision (Radioélectricité)
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- télévision numérique terrestre
1, record 3, French, t%C3%A9l%C3%A9vision%20num%C3%A9rique%20terrestre
correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
- TNT 2, record 3, French, TNT
correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
La télévision numérique terrestre (TNT) est une évolution technique en matière de télédiffusion, fondée sur la diffusion de signaux de télévision numérique par un réseau de réémetteurs hertziens terrestres. 2, record 3, French, - t%C3%A9l%C3%A9vision%20num%C3%A9rique%20terrestre
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2007-04-20
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Federal Government Bodies and Committees (Canadian)
- Radio Broadcasting
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- Broadcast, Multimedia Planning and Technical Policy
1, record 4, English, Broadcast%2C%20Multimedia%20Planning%20and%20Technical%20Policy
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Industry Canada. Broadcast, Multimedia Planning and Technical Policy : The directorate is responsible for spectrum planning for terrestrial broadcasting systems as well as by fixed and broadcast satellites. It develops spectrum plans, technical policies, standards and regulations. It negotiates international standards, regulations and bilateral arrangements and contributes in spectrum research. Il also offers technical leadership on the introduction of new broadcasting technologies and multimedia services. 1, record 4, English, - Broadcast%2C%20Multimedia%20Planning%20and%20Technical%20Policy
Record 4, Key term(s)
- Broadcast, Multimedia Planning and Technical Policy directorate
- BMPTP
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités fédéraux (Gouvernement canadien)
- Radiodiffusion
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- Planification et politique technique en radiodiffusion et en multimédias
1, record 4, French, Planification%20et%20politique%20technique%20en%20radiodiffusion%20et%20en%20multim%C3%A9dias
correct, feminine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Industrie Canada. Planification et politique technique en radiodiffusion et en multimédias : La direction est responsable de la planification du spectre pour les systèmes de radiodiffusion terrestres et les systèmes satellitaires fixes et de radiodiffusion. La direction développe des plans d'attribution du spectre, des politiques techniques, des normes et des règlements. Elle négocie également des normes et règlements au niveau international ainsi que des ententes bilatérales en matière de gestion du spectre en plus de contribuer à la recherche sur le spectre. Elle assure aussi le leadership requis pour l'introduction de nouvelles technologies en radiodiffusion et multimédia. 1, record 4, French, - Planification%20et%20politique%20technique%20en%20radiodiffusion%20et%20en%20multim%C3%A9dias
Record 4, Key term(s)
- direction Planification et politique technique en radiodiffusion et en multimédias
- PPTRM
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 2007-04-05
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Satellite Telecommunications
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- satellite transponder power
1, record 5, English, satellite%20transponder%20power
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
- satellite repeater power 2, record 5, English, satellite%20repeater%20power
correct
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Digital System A allows for complementary use of satellite and terrestrial broadcast transmitters resulting in better spectrum efficiency and higher service availability in all receiving situations. It especially offers improved performance in multipath and shadowing environments which are typical of urban reception conditions, and the required satellite transponder power can be reduced by the use of on-channel terrestrial repeaters to serve as "gap-fillers. " 3, record 5, English, - satellite%20transponder%20power
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Télécommunications par satellite
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- puissance du répéteur de satellite
1, record 5, French, puissance%20du%20r%C3%A9p%C3%A9teur%20de%20satellite
proposal, feminine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
L'activation vocale est utilisée pour partager la largeur de bande et la puissance du répéteur de satellite d'une manière entièrement par Accès Multiple à Affection à la Demande (DAMA). 1, record 5, French, - puissance%20du%20r%C3%A9p%C3%A9teur%20de%20satellite
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
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