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BEDPOST [2 records]

Record 1 - external organization data 2021-03-18

English

Subject field(s)
  • Compartment – Nomenclature 4.0
  • Museums and Heritage (General)
OBS

bedpost: an item in the "Furniture" class of the "Furnishings" category.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Tiroir – Nomenclature 4.0
  • Muséologie et patrimoine (Généralités)
OBS

colonne de lit : objet de la classe «Meubles» de la catégorie «Ameublement et accessoires».

Spanish

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Record 2 2012-09-04

English

Subject field(s)
  • Air Traffic Control
DEF

A significant point located along the established en route structure over which an aircraft cleared for a standard terminal arrival (STAR) or an RNAV [area navigation] STAR is required to enter the terminal area.

OBS

terminal area entry fix; bedpost: terms and definition standardized by the Glossary for Pilots and Air Traffic Services Personnel Committee.

Key term(s)
  • bed-post
  • bed post

French

Domaine(s)
  • Circulation et trafic aériens
DEF

Point significatif, situé le long d'une structure en route établie, au-dessus duquel un aéronef autorisé pour une arrivée normalisée en région terminale (STAR) ou une STAR RNAV [navigation de surface] doit entrer dans la région terminale.

OBS

repère d'entrée de région terminale : terme et définition normalisés par le Comité sur le Glossaire à l'intention des pilotes et du personnel des services de la circulation aérienne.

Spanish

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