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MMSS [4 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2021-10-26
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Surveillance, Detection and Reconnaissance (Military)
- Armour
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- mast-mounted surveillance system
1, record 1, English, mast%2Dmounted%20surveillance%20system
correct, officially approved
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
- MMSS 1, record 1, English, MMSS
correct, officially approved
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A sensor suite affixed to a collapsible post that is either built-in or attached to a ground-based surveillance vehicle. 1, record 1, English, - mast%2Dmounted%20surveillance%20system
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
mast-mounted surveillance system; MMSS: designations and definition officially approved by the Army Terminology Panel. 2, record 1, English, - mast%2Dmounted%20surveillance%20system
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Surveillance, détection et reconnaissance (Militaire)
- Arme blindée
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- système de surveillance sur mât
1, record 1, French, syst%C3%A8me%20de%20surveillance%20sur%20m%C3%A2t
correct, masculine noun, officially approved
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
- SSM 1, record 1, French, SSM
correct, masculine noun, officially approved
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Ensemble de détection monté sur un poteau télescopique qui est intégré ou monté sur un véhicule de surveillance terrestre. 1, record 1, French, - syst%C3%A8me%20de%20surveillance%20sur%20m%C3%A2t
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
système de surveillance sur mât; SSM : désignations et définition uniformisées par le Groupe d'experts en terminologie de l'Armée de terre. 2, record 1, French, - syst%C3%A8me%20de%20surveillance%20sur%20m%C3%A2t
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Vigilancia, detección y reconocimiento (Militar)
- Fuerzas blindadas
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- sistema de vigilancia instalado sobre mástil telescópico
1, record 1, Spanish, sistema%20de%20vigilancia%20instalado%20sobre%20m%C3%A1stil%20telesc%C3%B3pico
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2003-11-18
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Conference Titles
- Inventory and Material Management
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- Materiel Management Speaker Series
1, record 2, English, Materiel%20Management%20Speaker%20Series
correct, Canada
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
- MMSS 1, record 2, English, MMSS
correct, Canada
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
A series of informative breakfast meetings showcasing speakers of interest to the MMI (Materiel Management Institute) membership. 2, record 2, English, - Materiel%20Management%20Speaker%20Series
Record 2, Key term(s)
- Material Management Speaker Series
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Titres de conférences
- Gestion des stocks et du matériel
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- Série de conférences sur la gestion du matériel
1, record 2, French, S%C3%A9rie%20de%20conf%C3%A9rences%20sur%20la%20gestion%20du%20mat%C3%A9riel
correct, feminine noun, Canada
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
- SCGM 1, record 2, French, SCGM
correct, feminine noun, Canada
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Une série de déjeuners-causeries où des conférenciers abordent des sujets d'intérêt pour les membres de l'IGM (Institut de gestion du matériel). 2, record 2, French, - S%C3%A9rie%20de%20conf%C3%A9rences%20sur%20la%20gestion%20du%20mat%C3%A9riel
Record 2, Key term(s)
- Série de conférences en gestion du matériel
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2001-10-10
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Telecommunications
- Satellite Telecommunications
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- maritime mobile-satellite service
1, record 3, English, maritime%20mobile%2Dsatellite%20service
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
- MMSS 2, record 3, English, MMSS
correct
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A mobile-satellite (radiocommunication) service in which mobile earth stations are located on board ships. 1, record 3, English, - maritime%20mobile%2Dsatellite%20service
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Survival craft stations and emergency position-indicating radiobeacon stations may also participate in this service. 1, record 3, English, - maritime%20mobile%2Dsatellite%20service
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Télécommunications
- Télécommunications par satellite
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- service mobile maritime par satellite
1, record 3, French, service%20mobile%20maritime%20par%20satellite
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
- SMMS 2, record 3, French, SMMS
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Service mobile par satellite (de radiocommunication) dans lequel les stations terriennes mobiles sont situées à bord de navires. 1, record 3, French, - service%20mobile%20maritime%20par%20satellite
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Les stations d'engins de sauvetage et les stations de radiobalise de localisation des sinistres peuvent également participer à ce service. 1, record 3, French, - service%20mobile%20maritime%20par%20satellite
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Telecomunicaciones
- Telecomunicaciones por satélite
Record 3, Main entry term, Spanish
- servicio móvil marítimo por satélite
1, record 3, Spanish, servicio%20m%C3%B3vil%20mar%C3%ADtimo%20por%20sat%C3%A9lite
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, Spanish
- SMMS 1, record 3, Spanish, SMMS
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Servicio de radiocomunicación entre estaciones terrenas costeras y estaciones terrenas a bordo de barcos, o entre estaciones terrenas a bordo de barcos. 1, record 3, Spanish, - servicio%20m%C3%B3vil%20mar%C3%ADtimo%20por%20sat%C3%A9lite
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Las estaciones de embarcaciones de salvamento y las estaciones de radiobalizas de localización de siniestros pueden participar también en este servicio. 1, record 3, Spanish, - servicio%20m%C3%B3vil%20mar%C3%ADtimo%20por%20sat%C3%A9lite
Record 4 - internal organization data 1997-05-09
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- System Names
- Federal Administration
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- Maintenance Management Support System 1, record 4, English, Maintenance%20Management%20Support%20System
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Noms de systèmes
- Administration fédérale
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- Système de soutien à la gestion de l'entretien 1, record 4, French, Syst%C3%A8me%20de%20soutien%20%C3%A0%20la%20gestion%20de%20l%27entretien
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
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