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UAP [7 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2025-11-07
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Interplanetary Space Exploration
- Surveillance, Detection and Reconnaissance (Military)
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- unidentified aerial phenomenon
1, record 1, English, unidentified%20aerial%20phenomenon
correct, noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
- UAP 2, record 1, English, UAP
correct, noun
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- unidentified anomalous phenomenon 3, record 1, English, unidentified%20anomalous%20phenomenon
correct, noun
- UAP 3, record 1, English, UAP
correct, noun
- UAP 3, record 1, English, UAP
- unexplained aerial phenomenon 4, record 1, English, unexplained%20aerial%20phenomenon
correct, noun
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A phenomenon not readily identifiable to the observer. 4, record 1, English, - unidentified%20aerial%20phenomenon
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
UAP clearly pose a safety of flight issue and may pose a challenge to U.S. national security. Safety concerns primarily center on aviators contending with an increasingly cluttered air domain. UAP would also represent a national security challenge if they are foreign adversary collection platforms or provide evidence [that] a potential adversary has developed either a breakthrough or disruptive technology. 5, record 1, English, - unidentified%20aerial%20phenomenon
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The terms "UFO" (unidentified flying object) and "UAP" (unidentified aerial phenomena) refer to the same concept but differ in scope and modern usage. ... The term "UAP" is broader, covering not just flying objects but also other phenomena, such as unusual atmospheric events, making it more inclusive and less speculative. ... while both terms describe unidentified aerial occurrences, "UAP" is considered a more neutral and scientific term, whereas "UFO" carries a historical association with extraterrestrial speculation. 6, record 1, English, - unidentified%20aerial%20phenomenon
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
unidentified aerial phenomenon; unidentified anomalous phenomenon; unexplained aerial phenomenon: The plural forms of the term "phenomenon" are "phenomena" and "phenomenons." 7, record 1, English, - unidentified%20aerial%20phenomenon
Record 1, Key term(s)
- unidentified aerial phenomena
- unidentified aerial phenomenons
- unidentified anomalous phenomena
- unidentified anomalous phenomenons
- unexplained aerial phenomena
- unexplained aerial phenomenons
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Exploration interplanétaire
- Surveillance, détection et reconnaissance (Militaire)
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- phénomène aérien non identifié
1, record 1, French, ph%C3%A9nom%C3%A8ne%20a%C3%A9rien%20non%20identifi%C3%A9
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
- PANI 1, record 1, French, PANI
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- phénomène aérospatial non identifié 2, record 1, French, ph%C3%A9nom%C3%A8ne%20a%C3%A9rospatial%20non%20identifi%C3%A9
correct, masculine noun
- PAN 3, record 1, French, PAN
correct, masculine noun
- PAN 3, record 1, French, PAN
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
En France, le Centre national d'études spatiales (Cnes) leur préfère d'ailleurs le nom de «PAN» (phénomène aérospatial non identifié), pour tenir compte de la variété des observations qui lui sont rapportées, qui ne renvoient pas toujours à des «objets» qui «volent» [...] 4, record 1, French, - ph%C3%A9nom%C3%A8ne%20a%C3%A9rien%20non%20identifi%C3%A9
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Exploración interplanetaria
- Vigilancia, detección y reconocimiento (Militar)
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- fenómeno aéreo no identificado
1, record 1, Spanish, fen%C3%B3meno%20a%C3%A9reo%20no%20identificado
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
- UAP 1, record 1, Spanish, UAP
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
- fenómeno no identificado en la atmósfera 1, record 1, Spanish, fen%C3%B3meno%20no%20identificado%20en%20la%20atm%C3%B3sfera
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
La NASA [Administración Nacional de Aeronáutica y del Espacio] anunció recientemente que intentará explicar científicamente los "fenómenos aéreos no identificados" (UAPs, por sus siglas en inglés) ... Los UAPs hacen referencia a las observaciones de sucesos en el cielo que no pueden identificarse como [...] fenómenos naturales conocidos. 1, record 1, Spanish, - fen%C3%B3meno%20a%C3%A9reo%20no%20identificado
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
UAP: por sus siglas en inglés "unidentified aerial phenomena". 2, record 1, Spanish, - fen%C3%B3meno%20a%C3%A9reo%20no%20identificado
Record 2 - internal organization data 2021-06-30
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Place Names (outside Canada)
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- Yap
1, record 2, English, Yap
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- Uap 2, record 2, English, Uap
correct
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
An island in the archipelago of Yap in the Caroline Islands that is part of Micronesia, in Oceania. 3, record 2, English, - Yap
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Toponymes (hors Canada)
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- Yap
1, record 2, French, Yap
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Île faisant partie de l'archipel de Yap dans les Carolines qui fait partie de la Micronésie en Océanie. 2, record 2, French, - Yap
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2021-06-30
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Place Names (outside Canada)
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- Yap
1, record 3, English, Yap
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
An archipelago in the Caroline Islands that is part of Micronesia, in Oceania. 2, record 3, English, - Yap
Record 3, Key term(s)
- Uap
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Toponymes (hors Canada)
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- Yap
1, record 3, French, Yap
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Archipel dans les Carolines qui fait partie de la Micronésie en Océanie. 2, record 3, French, - Yap
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2010-12-14
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Information Processing (Informatics)
- Internet and Telematics
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- user application process
1, record 4, English, user%20application%20process
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
- UAP 1, record 4, English, UAP
correct
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
An application process that contains a user and one or more clients of distributed (office) applications (e. g. x-client, y-client, etc. ). 2, record 4, English, - user%20application%20process
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
User application processes are subdivided into "common application service elements" (CASE) and "specific application service elements" (SASE). 2, record 4, English, - user%20application%20process
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Traitement de l'information (Informatique)
- Internet et télématique
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- processus d'application d'utilisateur
1, record 4, French, processus%20d%27application%20d%27utilisateur
masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Processus d'application qui comprend un utilisateur et un ou plusieurs clients d'applications réparties. 1, record 4, French, - processus%20d%27application%20d%27utilisateur
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Parmi les processus d'applications d'utilisateurs, on compte les éléments de service d'applications communs (CASE) et les éléments de service d'applications spécifiques (SASE). 1, record 4, French, - processus%20d%27application%20d%27utilisateur
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Tratamiento de la información (Informática)
- Internet y telemática
Record 4, Main entry term, Spanish
- proceso de aplicación de usuario
1, record 4, Spanish, proceso%20de%20aplicaci%C3%B3n%20de%20usuario
masculine noun, Mexico
Record 4, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 4, Synonyms, Spanish
- proceso de aplicación usuario 2, record 4, Spanish, proceso%20de%20aplicaci%C3%B3n%20usuario
masculine noun
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Proceso de aplicación que incluye un usuario y uno o más clientes de aplicaciones (de oficinas) distribuidas. 1, record 4, Spanish, - proceso%20de%20aplicaci%C3%B3n%20de%20usuario
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Los procesos de aplicación usuario se subdividen en "elementos de servicio común a las aplicaciones" y "elementos de servicio específicos de la aplicación". 1, record 4, Spanish, - proceso%20de%20aplicaci%C3%B3n%20de%20usuario
Record 5 - internal organization data 2001-08-16
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Titles of Provincial Government Programs (Canadian)
- Medical and Hospital Organization
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- Underserviced Area Program
1, record 5, English, Underserviced%20Area%20Program
correct, Ontario
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
- UAP 1, record 5, English, UAP
correct, Ontario
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care. 1, record 5, English, - Underserviced%20Area%20Program
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Titres de programmes de gouvernements provinciaux canadiens
- Organisation médico-hospitalière
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- Programme des services aux régions insuffisamment desservies
1, record 5, French, Programme%20des%20services%20aux%20r%C3%A9gions%20insuffisamment%20desservies
correct, masculine noun, Ontario
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
- PSRID 1, record 5, French, PSRID
correct, masculine noun, Ontario
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Ministère de la Santé et des Services de longue durée. 1, record 5, French, - Programme%20des%20services%20aux%20r%C3%A9gions%20insuffisamment%20desservies
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 1993-04-06
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- International Bodies and Committees
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- Union of Arab Pharmacists
1, record 6, English, Union%20of%20Arab%20Pharmacists
correct, international
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
- UAP 2, record 6, English, UAP
correct, international
Record 6, Synonyms, English
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités internationaux
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- Union of Arab Pharmacists
1, record 6, French, Union%20of%20Arab%20Pharmacists
correct, international
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
- UAP 2, record 6, French, UAP
correct, international
Record 6, Synonyms, French
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 1993-02-11
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- International Bodies and Committees
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- Union of African Parliaments
1, record 7, English, Union%20of%20African%20Parliaments
correct
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
- UAP 2, record 7, English, UAP
correct, Africa
Record 7, Synonyms, English
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités internationaux
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- Union des parlements africains
1, record 7, French, Union%20des%20parlements%20africains
correct
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
- UPA 2, record 7, French, UPA
correct, Africa
Record 7, Synonyms, French
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
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