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ZIPS [7 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2021-02-26
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Internet and Telematics
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- zone interface point
1, record 1, English, zone%20interface%20point
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
- ZIP 2, record 1, English, ZIP
correct
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
An interface between two network security zones through which traffic may be routed. 1, record 1, English, - zone%20interface%20point
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
ZIPs have the following fundamental characteristics : every ZIP controls inbound data communication; ZIPs implement the security policy of their respective zones; and all data communication must be through a ZIP. 1, record 1, English, - zone%20interface%20point
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Internet et télématique
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- point d'interface de zone
1, record 1, French, point%20d%27interface%20de%20zone
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
- PIZ 1, record 1, French, PIZ
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Interface entre deux zones de sécurité de réseau à travers laquelle le trafic peut être acheminé. 1, record 1, French, - point%20d%27interface%20de%20zone
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Les PIZ possèdent les caractéristiques fondamentales suivantes : tous les PIZ contrôlent les données entrantes; chaque PIZ applique la politique de sécurité de sa zone respective; toutes les données doivent être transmises par un PIZ. 1, record 1, French, - point%20d%27interface%20de%20zone
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2021-02-24
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Internet and Telematics
- IT Security
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- boundary interface
1, record 2, English, boundary%20interface
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A network-layer interface between two zone interface points(ZIPs). 1, record 2, English, - boundary%20interface
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Internet et télématique
- Sécurité des TI
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- interface de frontière
1, record 2, French, interface%20de%20fronti%C3%A8re
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Interface de la couche réseau située entre deux points d'interface entre les zones [...] 1, record 2, French, - interface%20de%20fronti%C3%A8re
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2004-05-03
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Spacecraft
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- xenon ion propulsion system
1, record 3, English, xenon%20ion%20propulsion%20system
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
- XIPS 1, record 3, English, XIPS
correct
Record 3, Synonyms, English
- xenon-ion propulsion system 2, record 3, English, xenon%2Dion%20propulsion%20system
correct
- XIPS 3, record 3, English, XIPS
correct
- XIPS 3, record 3, English, XIPS
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The xenon ion propulsion system, or XIPS(pronounced "zips"), is the culmination of nearly four decades of research into the use of electric propulsion as an alternative to conventional chemical propulsion.... the increased efficiency possible with XIPS allows for a reduction in propellant mass of up to 90% for a satellite designed for 12 to 15 years operation. Less propellant results in reduced cost for launch, an increase in payload, or an increase in satellite lifetime, or any combination of the above.... The on-board XIPS system is used primarily for spacecraft stationkeeping. Small thrusts are required to correct for the tug of solar or lunar gravity and to reposition the satellite in its proper orbit and altitude. A satellite's lifetime as well as its launch weight is thus determined by the amount of fuel aboard for its thruster system. While most current satellites use a chemical bipropellant propulsion system, a XIPS-equipped satellite instead uses the impulse generated by a thruster ejecting electrically charged particles at high velocities. XIPS requires only one propellant, xenon, and does its stationkeeping job using a fraction of that required by a chemical propellant system. 3, record 3, English, - xenon%20ion%20propulsion%20system
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Engins spatiaux
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- système à propulsion ionique au xénon
1, record 3, French, syst%C3%A8me%20%C3%A0%20propulsion%20ionique%20au%20x%C3%A9non
masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
- XIPS 1, record 3, French, XIPS
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Synonyms, French
- système de propulsion ionique XIPS 2, record 3, French, syst%C3%A8me%20de%20propulsion%20ionique%20XIPS
masculine noun
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Le système à propulsion ionique au xénon, ou XIPS, est l'aboutissement de presque 40 ans de recherches dans l'utilisation de la propulsion électrique comme alternative à la traditionnelle propulsion chimique . [...] XIPS permet un emport de masse de propergols réduit jusqu'à 90% pour un satellite devant opérer pendant 12 à 15 ans. Le système embarqué XIPS est utilisé en premier lieu pour le maintien en orbite . De toutes petites poussées sont nécessaires pour corriger l'attraction de la gravitation solaire ou lunaire et pour repositionner le satellite sur sa propre orbite, à la bonne altitude. La durée de vie d'un satellite ainsi que sa masse à lancer sont ainsi déterminées par la quantité d'ergols à embarquer pour son système de poussée. Un satellite équipé de XIPS utilise l'impulsion générée par une tuyère éjectant des particule chargées électriquement à très grandes vitesses. Le XIPS nécessite un seul ergol, le xénon. Le court du XIPS est une tuyère ionique, mesurant moins de 30 cm. Deux autres unités clés comprennent un réservoir contenant du gaz xénon (inerte et non combustible), et un générateur de puissance. 1, record 3, French, - syst%C3%A8me%20%C3%A0%20propulsion%20ionique%20au%20x%C3%A9non
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2003-10-21
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Sewing (General)
- Clothing (Military)
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- carrying strap 1, record 4, English, carrying%20strap
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The parka fold into a self-stowage pouch... The pouch zips up and can be carried or slung over the body using its convenient carrying strap. 1, record 4, English, - carrying%20strap
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Couture (Généralités)
- Habillement (Militaire)
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- bretelle de transport
1, record 4, French, bretelle%20de%20transport
feminine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Le parka peut se plier dans une poche de rangement intégrée [...]. On peut tenir [la poche de rangement] ou la glisser sur l'épaule grâce à sa bretelle de transport pratique. 1, record 4, French, - bretelle%20de%20transport
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 1993-11-08
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Clothing (General)
- Notions
- Sports (General)
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- side leg zip 1, record 5, English, side%20leg%20zip
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
two-piece warm-up suit with pull-on pants and side leg zips. 1, record 5, English, - side%20leg%20zip
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Vêtements (Généralités)
- Mercerie
- Sports (Généralités)
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- glissière latérale
1, record 5, French, glissi%C3%A8re%20lat%C3%A9rale
feminine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
surpantalon : pantalon chaud en nylon (...) que l'on porte en principe par-dessus un pantalon de ski pour se protéger contre un froid intense. Il comporte des glissières latérales pleine longueur ou partant (...) du genou. 1, record 5, French, - glissi%C3%A8re%20lat%C3%A9rale
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 1985-10-28
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Babies' Clothing
- Children's Clothing
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- blanket sleeper
1, record 6, English, blanket%20sleeper
correct
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Blanket sleeper : 80% acrylic, 20% stretch nylon blanket sleeper Wear-dated for one year's normal wear. Zips down front and partially down one leg; top snap tab keeps zipper closed. Rib-knit cuffs on long sleeves. Enclosed feet. 2, record 6, English, - blanket%20sleeper
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Vêtements pour bébés
- Vêtements pour enfants
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- dormeuse molletonnée
1, record 6, French, dormeuse%20molletonn%C3%A9e
correct, feminine noun, Canada
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
- dormeuse en molleton 2, record 6, French, dormeuse%20en%20molleton
correct, feminine noun, Canada
- pyjama-couverture 3, record 6, French, pyjama%2Dcouverture
correct, masculine noun, France
- dors-bien couverture 4, record 6, French, dors%2Dbien%20couverture
correct, masculine noun, France
- combinaison couverture 4, record 6, French, combinaison%20couverture
correct, feminine noun, France
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Votre enfant ne se découvrira plus la nuit tout en restant libre de ses mouvements grâce au pyjama-couverture. 3, record 6, French, - dormeuse%20molletonn%C3%A9e
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 2 CONT
Le dors-bien couverture (...) chaud, doux, moelleux, il remplace la couverture. S'utilise la nuit, en voyage, en promenade. (...) Capuche amovible par boutons (elle s'enlève la nuit) avec cordon de serrage. Le bas des manches se retourne pour former moufle. Sous-pieds anti-dérapants. Bord-côte blanc à l'encolure et au bas des manches longues. Longue glissière devant se prolongeant sur la jambe. 4, record 6, French, - dormeuse%20molletonn%C3%A9e
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Le blanket sleeper ou dormeuse molletonnée est plus chaud que le sleeper ou dormeuse. 1, record 6, French, - dormeuse%20molletonn%C3%A9e
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 1976-06-19
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Music
Record 7, Main entry term, English
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Musique
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- aigus à frissons
1, record 7, French, aigus%20%C3%A0%20frissons
masculine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
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