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TILT BOARD [8 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2010-07-13
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Skiing and Snowboarding
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- toeside turn 1, record 1, English, toeside%20turn
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- toe-side turn 2, record 1, English, toe%2Dside%20turn
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Type of turn executed by shifting the weight onto your front foot. 3, record 1, English, - toeside%20turn
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
To do a "toeside" turn, look where you want to go, shift a little more weight onto your front foot and tilt your board onto its toe edge. As the board begins to turn, gently slide your back leg downhill to steer across the hill. 1, record 1, English, - toeside%20turn
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Ski et surf des neiges
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- virage appui avant
1, record 1, French, virage%20appui%20avant
masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Type de virage où le transfert du poids se fait sur l'avant de la planche pour tourner. 2, record 1, French, - virage%20appui%20avant
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Le surfeur appui sur la pointe des pieds pour amorcer une courbe en appui avant. 3, record 1, French, - virage%20appui%20avant
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Esquí y snowboard
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- viraje frontside
1, record 1, Spanish, viraje%20frontside
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2009-01-30
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Atmospheric, Climatic and Meteorological Phenomena
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- shovel shear test
1, record 2, English, shovel%20shear%20test
correct, officially approved
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- shovel test 2, record 2, English, shovel%20test
correct, see observation
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The shovel shear test provides information about the location where the snow could fail in shear. It is best applied for identification of buried weak layers and does not usually produce useful results in layers close to the snow surface. Soft snow near the surface is better tested with the tilt board and the shear frame or an improvised version of this tilt test. 3, record 2, English, - shovel%20shear%20test
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 CONT
Shovel Shear Test. This test can be done on a flat or on a slope. With good technique, the location of weak layers, even thin weak layers, can be found. First dig a hole or pit in the snow. The vertical wall of the pit should be straight up and down, and smooth. Make a mark on the uphill portion of one corner of your pit with your shovel blade. This will mark the boundaries of your column, which should be roughly 30 cm by 30 cm or 12 inches square. (A) Now, cut both sides using a snow saw or your ski, all the way to the floor of the pit making sure that the cuts are straight. (B) The back of the column should only be cut as deep as your shovel blade is long, so measure with your shovel blade (C) and then cut the back. (D) Next, insert your shovel, blade down, in the back cut of the column and pull gently and evenly forward being careful not to lever your shovel handle. (E) Examine the shear layer where the block failed. (F) The force applied to the shovel that causes a weak layer to shear from the layers surrounding it can be rated as follows: Very easy ... Easy ... Moderate ... Hard ... 4, record 2, English, - shovel%20shear%20test
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 3 CONT
The results of the shovel shear test were inconclusive. [Example approved by the Avalanche Bulletin Terminology Standardization Committee.] 5, record 2, English, - shovel%20shear%20test
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Shovel test: abbreviated form of "shovel shear test." Shovel test may also refer to the shovel tilt test or the shovel compression test. 6, record 2, English, - shovel%20shear%20test
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Observers are cautioned that identification of the weak layers is the primary objective of the shovel shear test. The shovel shear test is not a stability test. 3, record 2, English, - shovel%20shear%20test
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 3 OBS
shovel shear test: term officially approved by the Avalanche Bulletin Terminology Standardization Committee. 6, record 2, English, - shovel%20shear%20test
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Phénomènes météorologiques, climatiques et atmosphériques
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- test de cisaillement à la pelle
1, record 2, French, test%20de%20cisaillement%20%C3%A0%20la%20pelle
correct, see observation, masculine noun, officially approved
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- essai de cisaillement à la pelle 2, record 2, French, essai%20de%20cisaillement%20%C3%A0%20la%20pelle
correct, see observation, masculine noun, officially approved
- test de la pelle 3, record 2, French, test%20de%20la%20pelle
correct, see observation, masculine noun
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Le test de la pelle consiste à isoler une tranche du manteau neigeux de base carrée (la largeur est celle de la pelle, soit une trentaine de centimètres en moyenne), puis à la tirer vers soi ou à la charger pour détecter la présence de plan(s) de glissement potentiel(s). 4, record 2, French, - test%20de%20cisaillement%20%C3%A0%20la%20pelle
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 CONT
Le test de cisaillement à la pelle n'a pas donné de résultats définitifs. [Exemple entériné par le Comité d'uniformisation de la terminologie des bulletins d'avalanche.] 5, record 2, French, - test%20de%20cisaillement%20%C3%A0%20la%20pelle
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
[Ce test n'est] pas à proprement parler un test de stabilité. 4, record 2, French, - test%20de%20cisaillement%20%C3%A0%20la%20pelle
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Test de la pelle. [...] Il existe plusieurs variantes de ce test sous la même désignation. Méthode Faarlund. [...] Méthode de Munter. 4, record 2, French, - test%20de%20cisaillement%20%C3%A0%20la%20pelle
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 3 OBS
test de cisaillement à la pelle; essai de cisaillement à la pelle : termes uniformisés par le Comité d'uniformisation de la terminologie des bulletins d'avalanche. 6, record 2, French, - test%20de%20cisaillement%20%C3%A0%20la%20pelle
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2009-01-30
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Weather Stations and Meteorological Instruments and Equipment
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- shear frame test
1, record 3, English, shear%20frame%20test
correct, officially approved
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
- shear-frame test 2, record 3, English, shear%2Dframe%20test
correct
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A test... used to measure the shear strength of weak snow layers that have been identified either by eye, by finger touch, or with the shovel-shear test, tilt board, or Rutschblock test. 2, record 3, English, - shear%20frame%20test
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Shear-Frame Test. ... The equipment required is a shear frame and a pull gauge. ... After the weak layer is marked at a fresh pit wall, the snow is removed above the weak layer (about 5 cm for the 0.01-m² frame). The shear frame is then pressed gently into the snow with the edge parallel to and a few millimeters above the weak layer. With the gauge attached to the frame, a pull is applied rapidly until shear failure occurs. The shear frame index is the force at failure (read on a maximum pointer of the gauge) divided by the cross-sectional area of the frame. 2, record 3, English, - shear%20frame%20test
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 CONT
The shear frame test identified new snow instabilities. [Example approved by the Avalanche Bulletin Terminology Standardization Committee.] 1, record 3, English, - shear%20frame%20test
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
A shear frame is a rectangular metal frame with thin cutting edges and crossbars. Frames of a cross-sectional area 0.01, 0.025, or 0.05 m² have proven most convenient. 2, record 3, English, - shear%20frame%20test
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 OBS
shear frame test: term officially approved by the Avalanche Bulletin Terminology Standardization Committee. 3, record 3, English, - shear%20frame%20test
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Stations, instruments et équipements météorologiques
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- test avec cadre de cisaillement
1, record 3, French, test%20avec%20cadre%20de%20cisaillement
correct, masculine noun, officially approved
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
- essai avec cadre de cisaillement 1, record 3, French, essai%20avec%20cadre%20de%20cisaillement
correct, masculine noun, officially approved
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Le test avec cadre de cisaillement a révélé des instabilités dans la nouvelle neige. [Exemple entériné par le Comité d'uniformisation de la terminologie des bulletins d'avalanche.] 1, record 3, French, - test%20avec%20cadre%20de%20cisaillement
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
La mesure de la résistance au cisaillement se fait à l'aide d'instruments spécifiques : le cadre de cisaillement et le scissomètre. Le scissomètre est le plus utilisé en France [...] Lorsque l'épaisseur de la couche est faible (de l'ordre du cm ou du mm), il est nécessaire d'utiliser un cadre de cisaillement : cet appareil est généralement composé d'un cadre rigide muni de peignes. De plus contrairement au scissomètre, une surcharge normale peut être appliquée (manuellement). Pour les deux appareils, on mesure la force ou le couple provoquant la rupture de l'échantillon et on en déduit la contrainte maximale, appelée résistance au cisaillement. 2, record 3, French, - test%20avec%20cadre%20de%20cisaillement
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 OBS
test avec cadre de cisaillement; essai avec cadre de cisaillement : termes uniformisés par le Comité d'uniformisation de la terminologie des bulletins d'avalanche. 3, record 3, French, - test%20avec%20cadre%20de%20cisaillement
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2006-11-07
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Atmospheric, Climatic and Meteorological Phenomena
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- shovel burp test
1, record 4, English, shovel%20burp%20test
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
- shovel tilt test 2, record 4, English, shovel%20tilt%20test
correct, officially approved
- burp test 2, record 4, English, burp%20test
correct, see observation, officially approved
- tilt board 3, record 4, English, tilt%20board
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A field test for finding weak layers in soft snow (typically new snow). 1, record 4, English, - shovel%20burp%20test
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
shovel burp test. ... The test is carried out by lifting a block of snow on a shovel, tapping the shovel, and observing the location and character of a failure. 1, record 4, English, - shovel%20burp%20test
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 2 CONT
Shovel tilt test ... To test for weak layers near the top of the snowpack, cut a square column with sides about 30 centimetres (12 inches) wide. Pick up the top 30-40 centimetres (12-16 inches) of the column on your shovel, tilt the shovel blade to about 15° and tap the bottom of the shovel with your hand, gently at first, then harder. Weak layers within the snow block will show up as smooth fractures. 4, record 4, English, - shovel%20burp%20test
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 3 CONT
Check for weakness in the new snow using a burp test. [Example approved by the Avalanche Bulletin Terminology Standardization Committee.] 5, record 4, English, - shovel%20burp%20test
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Do not confuse the "burp test" with the "burp the baby test" which can be described as follows: "... completely isolate a column. Then tip the column toward you, rest it against your shoulder and pat the back of the column with your hand like burping a baby (Tremper, B. "Simple Stability Tests," www.avalanche.org). 6, record 4, English, - shovel%20burp%20test
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 2 OBS
burp test; shovel tilt test: terms officially approved by the Avalanche Bulletin Terminology Standardization Committee. 7, record 4, English, - shovel%20burp%20test
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Phénomènes météorologiques, climatiques et atmosphériques
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- test par tapotement
1, record 4, French, test%20par%20tapotement
correct, see observation, masculine noun, officially approved
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
- essai par tapotement 2, record 4, French, essai%20par%20tapotement
correct, see observation, masculine noun, officially approved
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Essai visant à déceler des couches fragiles dans la neige tendre (normalement de la neige fraîche), réalisé en soulevant un bloc de neige à l'aide d'une pelle, puis en tapotant par en dessous pour observer l'endroit où des ruptures se produisent ainsi que leurs caractéristiques. 3, record 4, French, - test%20par%20tapotement
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Essai par tapotement. Afin de vérifier la présence éventuelle de couches fragiles près de la surface du manteau neigeux, dégagez un carré de neige d'environ 30 cm (12 pouces) de chaque côté. À l'aide d'une pelle, soulevez la tranche supérieure de 30 cm (de 12 pouces à 16 pouces) et tapotez sous la pelle, légèrement d'abord puis avec plus de fermeté (ensuite). Les couches fragiles du bloc seront ainsi révélées et prendront l'aspect de ruptures uniformes. 4, record 4, French, - test%20par%20tapotement
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 2 CONT
Effectuez un test de tapotement pour vérifier la présence d'éventuelles couches fragiles dans les couches superficielles du manteau neigeux. [Exemple entériné par le Comité d'uniformisation de la terminologie des bulletins d'avalanche.] 1, record 4, French, - test%20par%20tapotement
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 3 CONT
Vérifiez la présence de couches fragiles dans la nouvelle neige à l'aide d'essais par tapotement. [Exemple entériné par le Comité d'uniformisation de la terminologie des bulletins d'avalanche.] 1, record 4, French, - test%20par%20tapotement
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
test de tapotement; essai par tapotement : termes uniformisés par le Comité d'uniformisation de la terminologie des bulletins d'avalanche. 5, record 4, French, - test%20par%20tapotement
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 2006-08-29
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Weather Stations and Meteorological Instruments and Equipment
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- tilt-board test
1, record 5, English, tilt%2Dboard%20test
correct, officially approved
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
- tilt test 1, record 5, English, tilt%20test
correct, officially approved
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Tilt-board tests done at treeline this morning produced a clean and fast failure on the surface hoar crystals at this interface. [Example approved by the Avalanche Bulletin Terminology Standardization Committee. ] 1, record 5, English, - tilt%2Dboard%20test
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
tilt-board test; tilt test : terms officially approved by the Avalanche Bulletin Terminology Standardization Committee. 2, record 5, English, - tilt%2Dboard%20test
Record 5, Key term(s)
- tilt board test
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Stations, instruments et équipements météorologiques
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- test sur planche inclinée
1, record 5, French, test%20sur%20planche%20inclin%C3%A9e
correct, masculine noun, officially approved
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
- essai sur planche inclinée 1, record 5, French, essai%20sur%20planche%20inclin%C3%A9e
correct, masculine noun, officially approved
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Ce matin, les tests sur planche inclinée effectués à la limite forestière ont donné une rupture nette et rapide dans les cristaux de givre de surface de cette interface. [Exemple entériné par le Comité d'uniformisation de la terminologie des bulletins d'avalanche.] 1, record 5, French, - test%20sur%20planche%20inclin%C3%A9e
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
test sur planche inclinée; essai sur planche inclinée : termes uniformisés par le Comité d'uniformisation de la terminologie des bulletins d'avalanche. 2, record 5, French, - test%20sur%20planche%20inclin%C3%A9e
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 2004-08-04
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Audiovisual Techniques and Equipment
- Photography
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- rear frame
1, record 6, English, rear%20frame
correct
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
- back frame 1, record 6, English, back%20frame
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Basic construction of the [large format] camera consists of a rear frame which has a device to focusing and to load sheet film, a front standard that has a lens board mounted with a shutter and lens and a mechanism for swing, tilt, rise and shift movements, and as well as a bellows that connects the rear frame assembly and the front standard. 1, record 6, English, - rear%20frame
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Audiovisuel (techniques et équipement)
- Photographie
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- corps arrière
1, record 6, French, corps%20arri%C3%A8re
correct, masculine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Composante formant l'arrière d'une chambre photographique et portant généralement le verre dépoli et les châssis porte-films. 1, record 6, French, - corps%20arri%C3%A8re
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 2002-06-13
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Toponymy
- Geomorphology and Geomorphogeny
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- tolt
1, record 7, English, tolt
correct, see observation, officially approved
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
- tilt 1, record 7, English, tilt
correct, see observation, officially approved
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Prominent rounded summit rising above the surrounding country. 1, record 7, English, - tolt
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Snooks Tolt, Nfld. 1, record 7, English, - tolt
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 2 CONT
Fosse Tilt, Nfld. 1, record 7, English, - tolt
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
tolt: generic used in Nfld. 1, record 7, English, - tolt
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 2 OBS
tilt: rare; generic used in Nfld. 1, record 7, English, - tolt
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 3 OBS
tolt; tilt : terms and definition validated by the Geographical Names Board of Canada(GNBC)(formerly named the Canadian Permanent Committee on Geographical Names--CPCGN) within the scope of its glossary(TB-176) which is the first authoritative publication on generics in use in Canada. 2, record 7, English, - tolt
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Toponymie
- Géomorphologie et géomorphogénie
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- buttereau
1, record 7, French, buttereau
correct, see observation, masculine noun, officially approved
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Colline arrondie. 1, record 7, French, - buttereau
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
buttereau : ce générique n'est pas défini clairement; en effet, aux Îles-de-la-Madeleine, le terme "buttereau" est utilisé parfois pour les dunes de sable. Dans les Maritimes, il décrit une assez haute élévation de terrain; et ailleurs au Canada français, il représente une faible élévation de terrain. Générique attesté officiellement au Québec seulement. 1, record 7, French, - buttereau
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 2 OBS
buttereau : terme et définition uniformisés par la Commission de toponymie du Canada (CTC) (anciennement appelée le Comité permanent canadien des noms géographiques -- CPCNG) dans le cadre du glossaire (BT-176) faisant autorité sur la question des génériques en usage au Canada. 2, record 7, French, - buttereau
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record 8 - internal organization data 1995-03-30
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- Skiing and Snowboarding
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- heelside turn 1, record 8, English, heelside%20turn
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
Record 8, Synonyms, English
- heel-side turn 2, record 8, English, heel%2Dside%20turn
Record 8, Textual support, English
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 CONT
"Heelside" turns are executed almost the same way as toe-side turns. The rider must look back over his shoulder to start the turn and tilt the board onto its heel edge. 1, record 8, English, - heelside%20turn
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Ski et surf des neiges
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- virage appui arrière
1, record 8, French, virage%20appui%20arri%C3%A8re
masculine noun
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
Record 8, Synonyms, French
- virage back-side 2, record 8, French, virage%20back%2Dside
masculine noun, France
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Type de virage où le transfert de poids se fait sur l'arrière de la planche pour amorcer la courbe. 3, record 8, French, - virage%20appui%20arri%C3%A8re
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Le virage back-side s'identifie à son déclenchement le dos vers l'intérieur du virage. Sa préparation se fait en position front-side, la conduite en position back-side. 2, record 8, French, - virage%20appui%20arri%C3%A8re
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
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