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VEHICLE MANEUVER [8 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2025-02-04
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Applications of Automation
- Astronautics
- Collaboration with WIPO
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- self-toss maneuver
1, record 1, English, self%2Dtoss%20maneuver
correct, noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- self-toss 2, record 1, English, self%2Dtoss
correct, noun
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
A self-toss maneuver is defined as a vehicle using an on-board actuation mechanism, such as a robotic manipulator, to launch itself from a given object or surface, followed thereafter by free-flyer coast. 1, record 1, English, - self%2Dtoss%20maneuver
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
self-toss maneuver; self-toss: designations validated by a Canadian subject-matter expert from Polytechnique Montréal. 3, record 1, English, - self%2Dtoss%20maneuver
Record 1, Key term(s)
- self toss maneuver
- self toss manoeuvre
- self-toss manoeuvre
- self toss
- SearchOnlyKey1
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Automatisation et applications
- Astronautique
- Collaboration avec l'OMPI
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- manœuvre d'autocatapultage
1, record 1, French, man%26oelig%3Buvre%20d%27autocatapultage
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
manœuvre d'autocatapultage : désignation validée par un spécialiste canadien de Polytechnique Montréal. 1, record 1, French, - man%26oelig%3Buvre%20d%27autocatapultage
Record 1, Key term(s)
- manœuvre d'auto-catapultage
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Automatización y aplicaciones
- Astronáutica
- Colaboración con la OMPI
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- maniobra de autolanzamiento
1, record 1, Spanish, maniobra%20de%20autolanzamiento
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2021-07-14
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Launching and Space Maneuvering
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- gravity turn
1, record 2, English, gravity%20turn
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- zero-lift turn 1, record 2, English, zero%2Dlift%20turn
correct
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A maneuver used in launching a spacecraft into, or descending from, an orbit around a celestial body such as a planet or a moon [based on] a trajectory optimization that uses gravity to steer the vehicle onto its desired trajectory. 2, record 2, English, - gravity%20turn
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Lancement et manœuvres dans l'espace
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- basculement optimisé
1, record 2, French, basculement%20optimis%C3%A9
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Basculement d'un lanceur qui consiste, lors de sa phase ascendante propulsée, à rendre son vecteur vitesse progressivement horizontal sous l'action combinée de la pesanteur et de la poussée, en maintenant l'angle d'incidence proche de zéro. 1, record 2, French, - basculement%20optimis%C3%A9
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
basculement optimisé : terme et définition publiés au Journal officiel de la République française le 25 juillet 2015. 2, record 2, French, - basculement%20optimis%C3%A9
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2018-03-26
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Helicopters (Military)
- Types of Aircraft
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- unmanned combat armed rotocraft
1, record 3, English, unmanned%20combat%20armed%20rotocraft
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
- UCAR 2, record 3, English, UCAR
correct
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
UCAR [for] Unmanned Combat Armed Rotorcraft... will be an all-weather, highly autonomous and survivable unmanned rotorcraft fully integrated into the Army's objective force combat maneuver force structure. The system, which enables ground maneuver force superiority, will be capable of collaborating with multiple UCARs and other manned and unmanned systems. Unlike other unmanned aerial vehicles, however, the UCAR will not have a dedicated ground station. Instead, the system will integrate into existing command and control platforms, such as the Future Combat Systems command and control vehicle and combat aviation. Capable of autonomous mission planning while in flight, the UCAR will request guidance from a human operator only for tasking and final weapons authorization. 3, record 3, English, - unmanned%20combat%20armed%20rotocraft
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Hélicoptères (Militaire)
- Types d'aéronefs
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- drone hélicoptère de combat
1, record 3, French, drone%20h%C3%A9licopt%C3%A8re%20de%20combat
masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
- drone de combat à voilure tournante 2, record 3, French, drone%20de%20combat%20%C3%A0%20voilure%20tournante
masculine noun
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Dans le cadre du programme Ucar, Boeing a breveté un nouveau concept de drône hélicoptère de combat [...], furtif et modulaire [...] Les ingénieurs de Boeing proposent d'intégrer la turbine dans le plan vertical. [...] Positionner la turbine dans l'axe même du rotor, où se trouve le centre de masse du véhicule, revient, en effet, à limiter sa capacité d'emport tant en masse qu'en volume. Les inventeurs proposent ici de redistribuer la charge utile dans trois bras carénés et détachables, disposés en étoile autour d'une structure porteuse centrale. Pour contrôler le couple principal, contrôler l'attitude et manœuvrer l'engin, un sous-système hybride a été privilégié. Il se compose d'une soufflante contra-rotative coaxiale au rotor principal, carénée dans la structure centrale, et de petits réacteurs à jets d'air comprimé, régulés par des «valves» et installés aux bouts de chaque bras. L'air comprimé au niveau de la turbine, est conduit à destination par simple tuyauterie. Quant à la soufflante anti-couple, elle participe au circuit de refroidissement en ventilant la structure centrale qu'échauffe la turbine. 1, record 3, French, - drone%20h%C3%A9licopt%C3%A8re%20de%20combat
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2017-06-19
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Underwater Navigation Equipment
- Submarines (Naval Forces)
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- vehicle of manœuvre
1, record 4, English, vehicle%20of%20man%26oelig%3Buvre
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Key term(s)
- vehicle of manœuver
- vehicle of maneuvre
- vehicle of maneuver
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Appareils de navigation sous-marine
- Sous-marins (Forces navales)
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- véhicule de manœuvre
1, record 4, French, v%C3%A9hicule%20de%20man%26oelig%3Buvre
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 2004-12-02
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Launchers (Astronautics)
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- airlaunch system
1, record 5, English, airlaunch%20system
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
- air-launch system 2, record 5, English, air%2Dlaunch%20system
correct
- air launch system 3, record 5, English, air%20launch%20system
correct
- ALS 4, record 5, English, ALS
correct
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The Air Launch System is currently under study by the Boeing Company and Thiokol Propulsion. This unique and innovative system could increase U. S. military tactical responsiveness and expand civil and commercial launch capabilities. Envisioned as a possible launch system for the U. S. Air Force's proposed Space Maneuver Vehicle(SMV), AirLaunch would lift approximately 7500 lb.(3 kg.) to low Earth orbit(LEO), with launch-on-demand rapid response as a primary goal. 1, record 5, English, - airlaunch%20system
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Lanceurs (Astronautique)
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- système de lancement aéroporté
1, record 5, French, syst%C3%A8me%20de%20lancement%20a%C3%A9roport%C3%A9
correct, masculine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
- ALS 2, record 5, French, ALS
correct, masculine noun
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
L'Air Force Space Command achève actuellement une importante étude sur des systèmes à court préavis de lancement. [...] l'Air Launch System (ALS), présente comme un système de lancement aéroporté disponible en 48 heures, insensible aux aléas climatiques, capable de tirer vers l'orbite basse sur toute inclinaison des charges utiles. 2, record 5, French, - syst%C3%A8me%20de%20lancement%20a%C3%A9roport%C3%A9
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 2001-10-26
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Armour
- Tracked Vehicles (Military)
- Wheeled Vehicles (Military)
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- enemy gunner
1, record 6, English, enemy%20gunner
correct
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Within 5 minutes, maneuver the IV to a destination without exposing the IV and presenting a good target for an enemy gunner(Light Armored Vehicle Gunnery, in-house document of American Army). 1, record 6, English, - enemy%20gunner
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Arme blindée
- Véhicules chenillés (Militaire)
- Véhicules à roues (Militaire)
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- tireur ennemi
1, record 6, French, tireur%20ennemi
correct, masculine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 2001-08-16
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Flight Instruments and Equipment (Aeroindustry)
- Aircraft Piloting and Navigation
- Navigation Instruments
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- erection cut-out
1, record 7, English, erection%20cut%2Dout
correct
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The feature wherein the signal supplying the erection torque is disconnected in order to minimize vehicle maneuver effects. 2, record 7, English, - erection%20cut%2Dout
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
See records "erection / érection; redressement" and "erection cut-off switch / interrupteur d’érection gyroscopique." 3, record 7, English, - erection%20cut%2Dout
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Instruments et équipement de bord (Constructions aéronautiques)
- Pilotage et navigation aérienne
- Instruments de navigation
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- coupure d'érection
1, record 7, French, coupure%20d%27%C3%A9rection
feminine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
- interruption d'érection 2, record 7, French, interruption%20d%27%C3%A9rection
feminine noun
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Voir les fiches «érection; redressement / erection» et «interrupteur d'érection gyroscopique / erection cut-off switch». 2, record 7, French, - coupure%20d%27%C3%A9rection
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record 8 - internal organization data 2000-02-15
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- Loads and Loading (Motor Vehicles)
- Highway Code
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- axle load distribution
1, record 8, English, axle%20load%20distribution
correct
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
Record 8, Synonyms, English
Record 8, Textual support, English
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The GVW [gross vehicle weight] of an 80k tractor/semitrailer (483 cm[190 in] wheel base tractor and 14.6 m[48 ft] trailer) may increase to 95.5k if it is equipped with 183 cm(72 in)/183 cm (72 in) tridem-axle spacing and if the following conditions are satisfied: The trailer suspension characteristics should be equivalent or close to those of the air suspension used in this study, especially its auxiliary roll stiffness. In this case, the axle spread should not exceed 183 cm(72 in)/183 cm(72 in). The tractor tandem-axle with a 153 cm(60 in) axle spread may carry a 36.5k load, provided it has similar (or close) design parameters. The axle load distribution should be maintained as close as possible for 12k (steering axle), 36, 5k (drive axle), and 47k (trailer axle). 2, record 8, English, - axle%20load%20distribution
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 2 CONT
Research determined the periodic, unusual volumes of vehicles were military vehicles on maneuver. The axle load distribution of these vehicles was important for pavements; and the gross vehicle weight important for bridges. 3, record 8, English, - axle%20load%20distribution
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Load distribution. (Distribution of load on truck or trailer chassis.) The relationship of the gross load on the front and rear axles to the total gross load. 4, record 8, English, - axle%20load%20distribution
Record 8, Key term(s)
- axle-load distribution
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Poids et charges (Véhicules automobiles)
- Code de la route
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- répartition de la charge par essieu
1, record 8, French, r%C3%A9partition%20de%20la%20charge%20par%20essieu
correct, feminine noun
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
Record 8, Synonyms, French
- répartition des charges par essieu 2, record 8, French, r%C3%A9partition%20des%20charges%20par%20essieu
feminine noun
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Répartition de la charge supportée par chacun des essieux d'un véhicule automobile de façon à maximiser la tenue de route et, dans le cas des transporteurs lourds, à minimiser les dommages causés au réseau routier. 3, record 8, French, - r%C3%A9partition%20de%20la%20charge%20par%20essieu
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Cargas y carga/descarga (Vehículos automotores)
- Código de la circulación
Record 8, Main entry term, Spanish
- distribución de la carga sobre el eje
1, record 8, Spanish, distribuci%C3%B3n%20de%20la%20carga%20sobre%20el%20eje
feminine noun
Record 8, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 8, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
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