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WALKING DISTANCE [13 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2024-09-20
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Various Sports
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- rucking
1, record 1, English, rucking
correct, noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Rucking is walking a set distance while carrying a weighted pack on your back. 1, record 1, English, - rucking
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Sports divers
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- marche lestée
1, record 1, French, marche%20lest%C3%A9e
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- rucking 1, record 1, French, rucking
avoid, anglicism, masculine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Marche pratiquée en portant un poids, généralement dans un sac à dos. 2, record 1, French, - marche%20lest%C3%A9e
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2024-02-23
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Transportation
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- walking distance
1, record 2, English, walking%20distance
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A distance that is capable of being walked. 2, record 2, English, - walking%20distance
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Transports
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- distance de marche
1, record 2, French, distance%20de%20marche
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- distance à parcourir à pied 2, record 2, French, distance%20%C3%A0%20parcourir%20%C3%A0%20pied
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Si la distance à parcourir à pied par les usagers du transport collectif est jugée trop élevée, le transport collectif est moins compétitif face à l'utilisation de l'automobile solo. 2, record 2, French, - distance%20de%20marche
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2017-03-14
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Urban Housing
- Types of Constructed Works
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- ecohousing
1, record 3, English, ecohousing
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
- eco-housing 2, record 3, English, eco%2Dhousing
correct
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Ecohousing... The vacant land parcels were acquired by DSCDO in 2000 and have been demolished. The new homes will be within easy walking distance from the RTA station, and will feature state-of-the-art greenbuilding construction and design.... These homes will incorporate the latest in green-building techniques, environmentally-friendly construction methods, and recycled building materials, resulting in homes that are both ecologically oriented and extremely energy efficient. The houses will be designed to accommodate the housing needs for families of the existing community, and demonstrate the ecological and conservational benefits of living in a home constructed with green-building principles. 1, record 3, English, - ecohousing
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 CONT
Housing real people in real eco-housing. 2, record 3, English, - ecohousing
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Habitation et logement (Urbanisme)
- Types de constructions
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- écohabitat
1, record 3, French, %C3%A9cohabitat
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
- habitat écologique 2, record 3, French, habitat%20%C3%A9cologique
correct, masculine noun
- éco-habitat 3, record 3, French, %C3%A9co%2Dhabitat
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Objectifs de la fédération Keryach : Créer une synergie entre les professionnels qui s'engagent à promouvoir, concevoir, restaurer et construire des habitats sains et écologiques qui s'intègrent au milieu naturel pour le bien-être des populations et le respect de l'environnement. Rassembler toutes les personnes qui, par leurs actions journalières, dans le domaine de l'habitat [...] œuvrent pour un environnement plus sain et plus écologique. Assurer, aux clients qui optent pour un écohabitat, une qualité de prestation dans la déontologie de tous ces métiers. Mettre en commun les savoir-faire et le fruit de recherches dans chacun des métiers de l'écohabitat ainsi que dans les métiers destinés à intégrer ces habitats au sein du milieu naturel. 4, record 3, French, - %C3%A9cohabitat
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 CONT
L'habitat est le lien entre l'homme et son environnement. Construire un habitat écologique, c'est construire en respectant l'environnement, mais c'est aussi construire un environnement qui respecte ses habitants. [...] Matériaux utilisés en écohabitat : eaux, terres, chaux verres, céramiques, métaux, ardoises, pierres, énergies renouvelables, cuirs, laines, textiles, chanvres, pailles, lins, lièges, bois [...] Économie d'énergie : chauffage par énergie solaire ou renouvelable. 5, record 3, French, - %C3%A9cohabitat
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 3 CONT
Il a également demandé s'il était possible de consacrer une réunion aux types d'habitats : habitat bois, éco-habitat. Ces propositions ont été retenues et pourraient entrer dans le cadre de celles prévues avec l'Architecte des Bâtiments de France pour les types de constructions, la formation des artisans aux techniques anciennes, etc. 3, record 3, French, - %C3%A9cohabitat
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
habitat : Désignation générique des bâtiments à usage d'habitation, ou logements. 6, record 3, French, - %C3%A9cohabitat
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Viviendas (Urbanismo)
- Tipos de construcciones
Record 3, Main entry term, Spanish
- ecohabitat
1, record 3, Spanish, ecohabitat
masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 3, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2016-07-18
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Atmospheric, Climatic and Meteorological Phenomena
- Mountain Sports
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- virgin snow
1, record 4, English, virgin%20snow
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
More winter sports enthusiasts are heading into the wilderness in search of uncharted thrills and virgin snow[, but] the back country can be dangerous. [During the winter of 1995-1996] 25 people in the United States -- among them snow boarders, hikers, skiers and snowmobilers -- ... died in avalanches. 2, record 4, English, - virgin%20snow
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 2 CONT
Walking in virgin snow can be great fun, but when it starts to get too deep your progress will be slowed to a snail' s pace and you’ll use more energy to travel less distance. 3, record 4, English, - virgin%20snow
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Phénomènes météorologiques, climatiques et atmosphériques
- Sports de montagne
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- neige vierge
1, record 4, French, neige%20vierge
correct, feminine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Il faut les conquérir, nos instants d'euphorie dans la neige vierge. Nous avons mis une heure et demie pour gravir à pied quelques centaines de mètres [...] 2, record 4, French, - neige%20vierge
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 2016-06-15
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Tolerances and Modular Co-ordination (Construction)
- Stairs and Stairways
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- run
1, record 5, English, run
correct, noun, standardized
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
- going 2, record 5, English, going
correct, noun, standardized
- step run 3, record 5, English, step%20run
correct
- step going 4, record 5, English, step%20going
correct
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The horizontal distance between the nosings of two consecutive steps, measured on the walking line. 5, record 5, English, - run
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
going; run: terms and definition standardized by ISO in 1977. 6, record 5, English, - run
Record 5, Key term(s)
- going of step
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Calcul, tolérances et modulation (Construction)
- Escaliers
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- giron
1, record 5, French, giron
correct, masculine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Distance horizontale entre les nez de deux marches consécutives, mesurée sur la ligne de foulée. 2, record 5, French, - giron
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
giron : terme et définition normalisés par l'ISO en 1977. 3, record 5, French, - giron
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 2012-03-12
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Mass Transit
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- courtesy stop
1, record 6, English, courtesy%20stop
correct, standardized
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
- discretionary stop 2, record 6, English, discretionary%20stop
correct
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Courtesy or discretionary stops will be accommodated if they are safe and do not affect distance and time factors. These stop requests are always at the discretion and authority of the driver, who may recognize a dangerous situation not obvious to the casual observer or passenger. You may ask the driver to let you off at a location other than a regular bus stop, if you feel threatened by an individual, or a situation [or if] through injury or age, you have great difficulty in walking. 2, record 6, English, - courtesy%20stop
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
courtesy stop: term recommended by the Terminology Committee and standardized by the Validation Committee of the Sustainable Mobility Glossary. 3, record 6, English, - courtesy%20stop
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Transports en commun
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- arrêt de courtoisie
1, record 6, French, arr%C3%AAt%20de%20courtoisie
correct, masculine noun, standardized
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 CONT
L'arrêt de courtoisie. [Offert] à compter de 21 h tous les soirs et sur toutes les lignes du réseau [d'autobus], ce service est plus particulièrement destiné aux passagers qui sont seuls le soir et [qui] souhaitent, pour des raisons de sécurité ou de mobilité, descendre plus près de leur destination ou à un endroit plus éclairé que l'arrêt habituel. Il suffit d'en aviser le chauffeur qui pourra ensuite arrêter son véhicule à l'endroit qu'il juge le plus sécuritaire entre deux arrêts d'autobus. 2, record 6, French, - arr%C3%AAt%20de%20courtoisie
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
arrêt de courtoisie : terme recommandé par le Comité de terminologie et normalisé par le Comité de validation du Lexique de la mobilité durable. 3, record 6, French, - arr%C3%AAt%20de%20courtoisie
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Transporte público
Record 6, Main entry term, Spanish
- parada de cortesía
1, record 6, Spanish, parada%20de%20cortes%C3%ADa
correct, feminine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 6, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Explicaron que las paradas de cortesía [significan] que pueden hacer paradas en puntos como, por ejemplo, el asilo "del Buen Señor" en Mazatepec a fin de que las personas de la tercera edad no caminen hasta la parada. 1, record 6, Spanish, - parada%20de%20cortes%C3%ADa
Record 7 - internal organization data 2011-04-14
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Horse Racing and Equestrian Sports
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- walk over the course
1, record 7, English, walk%20over%20the%20course
correct, verb
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
- walk the course 2, record 7, English, walk%20the%20course
correct, verb
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Walk over the course :walking a challenge course on foot allows you to count strides and measure distance. 3, record 7, English, - walk%20over%20the%20course
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Courses hippiques et sports équestres
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- marcher le parcours
1, record 7, French, marcher%20le%20parcours
correct
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Les cavaliers ont la permission de marcher le parcours, dans les divisions de sauteur, pour étudier de près les obstacles et mesurer les foulées entre les obstacles. Une foulée de cheval équivaut en moyenne à quatre enjambées humaines. Marcher le parcours permet au cavalier d'évaluer les difficultés du parcours. 2, record 7, French, - marcher%20le%20parcours
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record 8 - internal organization data 2010-12-14
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- Private-Sector Bodies and Committees
- Commercial Practice (Hotels)
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- Fairmont The Queen Elizabeth
1, record 8, English, Fairmont%20The%20Queen%20Elizabeth
correct, Quebec
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
Record 8, Synonyms, English
- The Queen Elizabeth 2, record 8, English, The%20Queen%20Elizabeth
former designation, correct, Quebec
Record 8, Textual support, English
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 DEF
At the center of Montréal' s vibrant cultural and commercial district sits the city's grandest and most gracious hotel-Fairmont The Queen Elizabeth. Located above the train station(Via Rail & AMTRAK) and connected to the extensive underground city of thousands of boutiques, restaurants and cafés, and within walking distance of sports and cultural attractions, this Montreal hotel reflects the city's distinct elegance and charm. Host to over 40 festivals annually, the city offers entertainment for the whole family in summer or winter! 1, record 8, English, - Fairmont%20The%20Queen%20Elizabeth
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités du secteur privé
- Exploitation hôtelière
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- Fairmont Le Reine Elizabeth
1, record 8, French, Fairmont%20Le%20Reine%20Elizabeth
correct, Quebec
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
Record 8, Synonyms, French
- Le Reine Elizabeth 2, record 8, French, Le%20Reine%20Elizabeth
former designation, correct, masculine noun, Quebec
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Au centre du vibrant secteur culturel et commercial de Montréal se trouve l'hôtel de luxe le plus grandiose et le plus gracieux de la ville - Fairmont Le Reine Elizabeth. Situé juste au-dessus de la gare (Via Rail et AMTRAK) et communiquant à la ville souterraine vaste de milliers de boutiques, restaurants et cafés et à quelques pas d'attractions sportives et culturelles, l'hôtel reflète l'élégance distincte et le charme de Montréal. Hôte de plus de 40 festivals annuels, la ville offre plaisir et divertissement pour toute la famille, autant en été qu'en hiver ! 1, record 8, French, - Fairmont%20Le%20Reine%20Elizabeth
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
Record 9 - internal organization data 2008-09-15
Record 9, English
Record 9, Subject field(s)
- Urban Sociology
- Urban Planning
Record 9, Main entry term, English
- neighborhood unit
1, record 9, English, neighborhood%20unit
correct
Record 9, Abbreviations, English
Record 9, Synonyms, English
- neighbourhood unit 2, record 9, English, neighbourhood%20unit
correct
Record 9, Textual support, English
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The neighborhood unit was designed to support 6, 125 residents or 1, 241 families. The spatial unit is centered on an elementary school as well as small parks and playgrounds. At 160 acres, the neighborhood radius is one-quarter of a mile or a 5-minute walking distance. Heavy through-traffic is confined to major arterials at the edges of the neighborhood and an internal street system accommodates local traffic. Local shops are also located at the periphery of the unit. These are the principles for a low-cost suburban development. 1, record 9, English, - neighborhood%20unit
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 2 CONT
The concept of a neighborhood unit was developed by Clarence Perry(Housing for the Machine Age, New York : Russell age foundation, 1939) to encourage community sensibilities within a defined residential area by providing schools, shops and other community facilities within easy walking distance. 1, record 9, English, - neighborhood%20unit
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 OBS
"Neighborhood unit" is an ideological concept related to the "New Town" idea and seems to be a more specific and structured concept than the one designed by the term "neighborhood" itself. 2, record 9, English, - neighborhood%20unit
Record 9, French
Record 9, Domaine(s)
- Sociologie urbaine
- Aménagement urbain
Record 9, Main entry term, French
- unité de voisinage
1, record 9, French, unit%C3%A9%20de%20voisinage
correct, feminine noun
Record 9, Abbreviations, French
Record 9, Synonyms, French
Record 9, Textual support, French
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Le cluster conduit à la recherche de ce qu'on a appelé ensuite l'unité de voisinage, c'est-à-dire les modes et échelles de groupement de l'habitat en système communautaire vivant, plutôt qu'en addition quantitative illimitée. 1, record 9, French, - unit%C3%A9%20de%20voisinage
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 OBS
L'«unité de voisinage» est un concept idéologique qui s'apparente à ceux véhiculés par la «ville nouvelle» et semble se distinguer de la notion de «voisinage» par une organisation beaucoup plus structurée. 2, record 9, French, - unit%C3%A9%20de%20voisinage
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 2 OBS
La rue collectrice est au pourtour de l'unité et les habitations les plus éloignées sont à distance de marche du centre. 3, record 9, French, - unit%C3%A9%20de%20voisinage
Record 9, Spanish
Record 9, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Sociología urbana
- Planificación urbana
Record 9, Main entry term, Spanish
- unidad vecinal
1, record 9, Spanish, unidad%20vecinal
correct, feminine noun
Record 9, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 9, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 9, Textual support, Spanish
Record 10 - internal organization data 2003-03-17
Record 10, English
Record 10, Subject field(s)
- Transportation
Record 10, Main entry term, English
- short distance journey
1, record 10, English, short%20distance%20journey
correct
Record 10, Abbreviations, English
Record 10, Synonyms, English
- short-distance journey 2, record 10, English, short%2Ddistance%20journey
correct
Record 10, Textual support, English
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Short distance journeys are those which it is reasonable to assume the majority of people could undertake by non-motorized modes, and are likely to be in the region of up to 2 miles(3 km) for walking and 5 miles(8 km) for cycling, depending upon local circumstances and topography. 3, record 10, English, - short%20distance%20journey
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 2 CONT
Walking in Towns and Cities.... The Association is committed firmly to the delivery of an integrated transport policy, in which walking plays an important part. In urban areas a return to walking for more short distance journeys would give substantial health and environmental benefits and help authorities meet their congestion and air quality targets. 4, record 10, English, - short%20distance%20journey
Record 10, French
Record 10, Domaine(s)
- Transports
Record 10, Main entry term, French
- trajet de courte distance
1, record 10, French, trajet%20de%20courte%20distance
correct, masculine noun
Record 10, Abbreviations, French
Record 10, Synonyms, French
Record 10, Textual support, French
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 CONT
[...] la mobilité piétonne apparaît comme le complément indispensable des autres facteurs de mobilité, mais aussi comme l'un des éléments de la convivialité de la ville et de l'attractivité de ses centres animés. La valorisation de la mobilité piétonne, pour les trajets de courte distance, impose un ensemble de mesures de requalification de l'espace urbain, et plus particulièrement des zones piétonnes et des trottoirs. 2, record 10, French, - trajet%20de%20courte%20distance
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 2 CONT
Réhabiliter les trajets de courte distance en ville et reconquérir l'espace urbain est aussi nécessaire : aujourd'hui, un Français sur deux habite en zone périurbaine. L'espace péri-urbain, chaotique, peu peuplé et fortement spécialisé est devenu le terrain d'élection de l'automobile. Il faut revenir à plus de diversité dans ces périphéries et assurer leur équipement à travers une coopération intercommunale renforcée. 3, record 10, French, - trajet%20de%20courte%20distance
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 3 CONT
Les transports urbains. [...] Le rôle de la marche à pied. Le champ d'action de la marche à pied est évidemment restreint aux trajets de courte distance, qu'il s'agisse de liaisons de bout en bout ou de trajets terminaux suivis, ou précédés, de l'utilisation d'autres moyens de transports. 4, record 10, French, - trajet%20de%20courte%20distance
Record 10, Spanish
Record 10, Textual support, Spanish
Record 11 - internal organization data 1999-02-22
Record 11, English
Record 11, Subject field(s)
- Urban Housing
- Urban Development
Record 11, Main entry term, English
- neighborhood density
1, record 11, English, neighborhood%20density
correct
Record 11, Abbreviations, English
Record 11, Synonyms, English
- neighbourhood density 2, record 11, English, neighbourhood%20density
correct
Record 11, Textual support, English
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 CONT
A critical mass of people in close proximity to daily services and activities is necessary for mutual support between local residents and local business. A modest neighborhood density assures goods and services are within walking distance of residents while at the same time guaranteeing business owners a local consumer market... to support local businesses, the average neighborhood density should be greater than five dwelling units per acre. 1, record 11, English, - neighborhood%20density
Record 11, French
Record 11, Domaine(s)
- Habitation et logement (Urbanisme)
- Développement urbain
Record 11, Main entry term, French
- densité de quartier
1, record 11, French, densit%C3%A9%20de%20quartier
correct, feminine noun
Record 11, Abbreviations, French
Record 11, Synonyms, French
Record 11, Textual support, French
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 DEF
densité de population qui tient compte, en plus de celles des groupes d'habitations qui le constitue, des surfaces occupées au sol par les équipements. 1, record 11, French, - densit%C3%A9%20de%20quartier
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 OBS
D'une façon générale, une densité exprime un rapport entre une quantité et l'espace qu'elle occupe. En matière d'urbanisme, l'espace considéré sera toujours une surface de terrain exprimée en mètres carrés, hectares, ou kilomètres carrés. 2, record 11, French, - densit%C3%A9%20de%20quartier
Record 11, Spanish
Record 11, Textual support, Spanish
Record 12 - internal organization data 1994-02-17
Record 12, English
Record 12, Subject field(s)
- Applications of Automation
Record 12, Main entry term, English
- walking machine
1, record 12, English, walking%20machine
correct
Record 12, Abbreviations, English
Record 12, Synonyms, English
Record 12, Textual support, English
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 1 DEF
mechanical or robotic device attached to a person to serve as an extension or enlargement of the body, enabling its operator to climb large obstacles, cover a greater distance in walking, etc. 1, record 12, English, - walking%20machine
Record 12, French
Record 12, Domaine(s)
- Automatisation et applications
Record 12, Main entry term, French
- échasses robotisées
1, record 12, French, %C3%A9chasses%20robotis%C3%A9es
correct
Record 12, Abbreviations, French
Record 12, Synonyms, French
Record 12, Textual support, French
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Voir échasses. 1, record 12, French, - %C3%A9chasses%20robotis%C3%A9es
Record 12, Spanish
Record 12, Textual support, Spanish
Record 13 - internal organization data 1986-11-24
Record 13, English
Record 13, Subject field(s)
- Air Terminals
- Airfields
Record 13, Main entry term, English
- dual-pier system
1, record 13, English, dual%2Dpier%20system
correct
Record 13, Abbreviations, English
Record 13, Synonyms, English
Record 13, Textual support, English
Record number: 13, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The use of pier concourses can greatly increase the apron area available to serve a given terminal core building. It is generally recommended that walking distances from the ticket counter to the aircraft be held to a maximum of 300 m.... A dual-pier system... will have less average walking distance than a single pier when the number of stands exceeds about twelve. 1, record 13, English, - dual%2Dpier%20system
Record 13, French
Record 13, Domaine(s)
- Aérogares
- Aérodromes
Record 13, Main entry term, French
- système à deux jetées
1, record 13, French, syst%C3%A8me%20%C3%A0%20deux%20jet%C3%A9es
masculine noun
Record 13, Abbreviations, French
Record 13, Synonyms, French
Record 13, Textual support, French
Record number: 13, Textual support number: 1 CONT
L'utilisation de jetées peut considérablement augmenter la surface d'aire de trafic disponible pour desservir une aérogare centrale donnée. Il est généralement recommandé que les distances de marche depuis le comptoir de délivrance des billets jusqu'à l'avion ne dépasse pas 300 m. (...) Un système à deux jetées (...) présentera un avantage sur la jetée unique du point de vue de la distance de marche lorsque le nombre de postes de stationnement dépasse douze. 1, record 13, French, - syst%C3%A8me%20%C3%A0%20deux%20jet%C3%A9es
Record 13, Spanish
Record 13, Textual support, Spanish
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