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AAS [27 records]

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Record 1 2026-01-08

English

Subject field(s)
  • Private-Sector Bodies and Committees

French

Domaine(s)
  • Organismes et comités du secteur privé

Spanish

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Record 2 2023-06-05

English

Subject field(s)
  • Air Transport Personnel and Services
  • Air Traffic Control
DEF

The provision, by an FSS [flight service station], of information pertinent to the arrival and departure phases of flight and for transit through a mandatory frequency (MF) area.

OBS

aerodrome advisory service; AAS: designations and definition standardized by the Glossary for Pilots and Air Traffic Services Personnel Committee.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Personnel et services (Transport aérien)
  • Circulation et trafic aériens
DEF

Prestation, par une FSS [station d'information de vol], de renseignements pertinents aux phases de départ et d'arrivée d'un vol et à la traversée d'une zone d'utilisation de fréquence obligatoire (MF).

OBS

service consultatif d'aérodrome; AAS : désignations et définition normalisées 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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Record 3 - external organization data 2021-07-08

English

Subject field(s)
  • Compartment - Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP)

French

Domaine(s)
  • Tiroir - Gendarmerie royale du Canada (GRC)

Spanish

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Record 4 2021-01-18

English

Subject field(s)
  • Atomic Physics
  • Electromagnetic Radiation
  • Analytical Chemistry
CONT

Atomic absorption spectrometry (AAS) is a technique in which free gaseous atoms absorb electromagnetic radiation at a specific wavelength to produce a measurable signal. … the analyte must be first converted into gaseous atoms, usually by application of heat to [a graphite furnace, flame or electrothermal atomizer].

French

Domaine(s)
  • Physique atomique
  • Rayonnements électromagnétiques
  • Chimie analytique
DEF

Méthode d'analyse chimique, utilisée pour doser les éléments en trace (concentration < 1 %) en vaporisant, par une flamme ou dans un four, l'échantillon à analyser, ordinairement en solution.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Física atómica
  • Radiación electromagnética
  • Química analítica
DEF

Técnica espectroscópica muy sensible de análisis elemental cuantitativo.

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Record 5 2019-01-28

English

Subject field(s)
  • Human Diseases
  • Genetics
DEF

... a rare genetic condition characterized by short stature and multiple facial, limb and genital abnormalities.

OBS

Aarskog syndrome primarily affects males.

Key term(s)
  • facio-digito-genital syndrome
  • facio-genital dysplasia

French

Domaine(s)
  • Maladies humaines
  • Génétique
DEF

[...] trouble rare du développement caractérisé par des anomalies faciales, digitales et génitales, et une petite taille avec des mains et des pieds anormalement petits.

OBS

La maladie [touche] majoritairement les hommes.

Key term(s)
  • syndrome faciodigitogénital
  • dysplasie facio-génitale

Spanish

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Record 6 2018-02-09

English

Subject field(s)
  • Ground Equipment (Airports)
  • Aerospace Equipment (Military)
  • Naval Equipment
DEF

A series of devices used to stop an aircraft by absorbing its momentum in a routine or emergency landing or aborted take-off.

OBS

aircraft arresting system: designation and definition standardized by NATO.

OBS

arresting system: designation officially approved by the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO).

OBS

aircraft arresting system; AAS: designations officially approved by the Department of National Defence and the Canadian Forces and by the Engineering Terminology Working Group.

OBS

aircraft arresting system: designation and definition standardized by the Glossary for Pilots and Air Traffic Services Personnel Committee.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Matériel de piste (Aéroports)
  • Matériel aérospatial (Militaire)
  • Matériel naval
DEF

Série de dispositifs mécaniques utilisée pour arrêter un aéronef en absorbant son énergie cinétique lors d'un atterrissage normal ou de fortune, ou lors d'un décollage interrompu.

OBS

système d'arrêt d'aéronef : désignation et definition normalisées par l'OTAN.

OBS

système d'arrêt d'aéronef; SAA : désignations uniformisées par le ministère de la Défense nationale et les Forces canadiennes, et par le Groupe de travail de la terminologie du génie.

OBS

dispositif d'arrêt : désignation uniformisée par l'Organisation de l'aviation civile internationale (OACI).

OBS

système d'arrêt d'aéronef : désignation et définition normalisées par le Comité sur le Glossaire à l'intention des pilotes et du personnel des services de la circulation aérienne.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Equipo terrestre (Aeropuertos)
  • Equipo aeroespacial (Militar)
  • Equipo naval
DEF

Serie de componentes utilizados para engranar con un avión y absorber el impulso hacia adelante en un aterrizaje de rutina, o de emergencia (o en un despegue abortado).

OBS

sistema de detención; dispositivo de parada : términos aceptados oficialmente por la Organización de Aviación Civil Internacional (OACI).

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Record 7 2017-11-01

English

Subject field(s)
  • Launching and Space Maneuvering
CONT

The flight crew participated in several, such as verifying the performance of the command, control, video, and optical systems in support of the abort advisory system.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Lancement et manœuvres dans l'espace
OBS

Renseigne les astronautes sur les manœuvres à accomplir en cas de danger ou d'échec.

Spanish

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Record 8 2017-07-17

English

Subject field(s)
  • International Bodies and Committees
  • Astronomy
OBS

Founded in 1954, the American Astronautical Society has long been recognized for the excellence of its national meetings, technical meetings, symposia and publications and for their impact on shaping the U.S. space program. Members have opportunities to meet with leaders in their field and in related disciplines, exchange information and ideas, discuss career aspirations and expand their knowledge and expertise.

OBS

AAS harnesses the energy of its diverse membership to: Strengthen and grow the space community. Increase awareness of and support for space activities. Advance the space community's knowledge and understanding through the organization of events and the production of publications. Advance and promote research, development and implementation of space capabilities. Influence the development and implementation of space policy. Provide unique opportunities for networking among members and across space sectors. Promote international dialogue on space activities. ... Inspire students to undertake space-related careers, while serving the professional needs and interests of its members.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Organismes et comités internationaux
  • Astronomie

Spanish

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Record 9 2016-07-12

English

Subject field(s)
  • Occupational Bodies and Committees
  • Education
OBS

The Association for Asian Studies (AAS) is a scholarly, non-political, non-profit professional association open to all persons interested in Asia and the study of Asia. With approximately 8,000 members worldwide, representing all the regions and countries of Asia and all academic disciplines, the AAS is the largest organization of its kind.

Key term(s)
  • Association for Asian Studies
  • Far Eastern Association
  • Association for Asian Studies, Incorporated
  • Far Eastern Association Incorporated

French

Domaine(s)
  • Organismes et comités professionnels
  • Pédagogie
Key term(s)
  • Association for Asian Studies
  • Far Eastern Association
  • Association for Asian Studies, Incorporated
  • Far Eastern Association Incorporated

Spanish

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Record 10 2016-05-27

English

Subject field(s)
  • Organizations, Administrative Units and Committees
  • History
  • Library Science
OBS

Founded in 1812 by Revolutionary War patriot and printer Isaiah Thomas, the American Antiquarian Society is both a learned society and a major independent research library. The AAS library today houses the largest and most accessible collection of books, pamphlets, broadsides, newspapers, periodicals, music, and graphic arts material printed through 1876 in what is now the United States, as well as manuscripts and a substantial collection of secondary texts, bibliographies, and digital resources and reference works related to all aspects of American history and culture before the twentieth century.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Organismes, unités administratives et comités
  • Histoire
  • Bibliothéconomie

Spanish

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Record 11 2014-07-09

English

Subject field(s)
  • Air Transport Personnel and Services
  • Air Traffic Control
DEF

A service provided by Flight Service Stations at airports not served by a control tower. This service consists of providing information to arriving and departing aircraft concerning wind direction and speed, favored runway, altimeter setting, pertinent known traffic, pertinent known field conditions, airport taxi routes and traffic patterns, and authorized instrument approach procedures. This information is advisory in nature and does not constitute an ATC [air traffic control] clearance.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Personnel et services (Transport aérien)
  • Circulation et trafic aériens
OBS

service consultatif d'aéroport : terme uniformisé par le Comité d'uniformisation de la terminologie aéronautique (CUTA) -Opérations aériennes.

Spanish

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Record 12 2011-09-26

English

Subject field(s)
  • International Bodies and Committees
OBS

UNESCO

French

Domaine(s)
  • Organismes et comités internationaux
OBS

UNESCO

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Organismos y comités internacionales
OBS

UNESCO.

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Record 13 2011-09-12

English

Subject field(s)
  • Lamps
  • Scientific Research Equipment
OBS

Term(s) taken from a Canadian laboratory-equipment company's catalogue.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Lampes
  • Matériel et équipement (Recherche scientifique)
OBS

Terme(s) tiré(s) du catalogue d'une compagnie canadienne d'équipement de laboratoire.

Spanish

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Record 14 2007-10-15

English

Subject field(s)
  • Federal Government Bodies and Committees (Canadian)
  • Auditing (Accounting)
OBS

Transport Canada. Audit and Advisory Services conducts audits and reviews to provide the Deputy Minister and senior management with independent and objective assurance and advice on all important aspects of risk management, management practices and controls, and information used for decision-making purposes. In addition, it provides secretariat services to the Transport Canada Audit and Review Committee and liaison services with the Office of the Auditor General.

Key term(s)
  • AAS

French

Domaine(s)
  • Organismes et comités fédéraux (Gouvernement canadien)
  • Vérification (Comptabilité)
OBS

Transports Canada. Les SVC effectuent des vérifications et des examens afin de fournir au sous-ministre et à la haute direction une assurance et des conseils objectifs et impartiaux sur toutes les facettes importantes de la gestion du risque, des pratiques et des contrôles de gestion, et de l'information aux fins de prise de décision. De plus, les SVC fournissent des services de secrétariat au Comité d'examen et de vérification de Transports Canada et des services de liaison avec le Bureau du vérificateur général.

Spanish

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Record 15 2005-03-24

English

Subject field(s)
  • Titles of Reports
  • Statistical Surveys
  • Air Transport
OBS

A survey of Statistics Canada, number 2701. The survey collects data reported in traffic flow format from air carriers across Canada. Data collected includes notably the origin point, flight number, number of revenue passengers and cargo weight. Transport Canada uses the data for measuring activity at major airports, for evaluating their capacity and for developing an overall planning strategy for Canada's airports. The information is also used by the Canadian Transportation Agency for evaluating the adequacy of air services and by Statistics Canada for providing estimates of provincial passenger and cargo flows.

Key term(s)
  • AAS
  • Survey on Airport Activity

French

Domaine(s)
  • Titres de rapports
  • Sondages et enquêtes (Statistique)
  • Transport aérien
OBS

Une enquête de Statistique Canada, numéro 2701. Cette enquête recueille des données en format de flux auprès des transporteurs aériens à travers le Canada. Les données recueillies comprennent notamment le point d'origine, le numéro de vol, le nombre de passagers payants et le poids de la cargaison. Transports Canada utilise ces données pour évaluer l'activité aux principaux aéroports, pour évaluer leur capacité et pour élaborer une stratégie globale de planification pour les aéroports canadiens. Cette information est aussi utilisée par l'Office national des transports pour évaluer si les services aériens sont appropriés et par Statistique Canada pour fournir des estimations sur le nombre de passagers et de marchandises par province.

Key term(s)
  • EAA

Spanish

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Record 16 2005-03-17

English

Subject field(s)
  • Private-Sector Bodies and Committees
OBS

Arts in Action is a non-profit society with charitable status. The Society was founded by its executive director, Claudine Pommier, and has been in existence since 1988. "The purpose of the Society is to address issues of public interest through the use of the Arts as an educational tool.

Key term(s)
  • AAS

French

Domaine(s)
  • Organismes et comités du secteur privé
OBS

Appellation confirmée par l'organisme.

Spanish

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Record 17 2003-12-29

English

Subject field(s)
  • Private-Sector Bodies and Committees
  • Nervous System
OBS

Incorporated in 1982, the Alzheimer Society of Saskatchewan is a charitable organization that provides family support, education, and information, advocates for the best care possible for people with Alzheimer Disease and their carers, and supports research efforts into finding the cause and cure of Alzheimer Disease.

Key term(s)
  • AAS
  • SARDA

French

Domaine(s)
  • Organismes et comités du secteur privé
  • Système nerveux
OBS

Appellations confirmées par l'organisme.

Spanish

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Record 18 2000-10-16

English

Subject field(s)
  • Accounting

French

Domaine(s)
  • Comptabilité

Spanish

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Record 19 2000-03-10

English

Subject field(s)
  • Remuneration (Personnel Management)

French

Domaine(s)
  • Rémunération (Gestion du personnel)
OBS

Dans le cas des employés travaillant à temps partiel, il faut déterminer leur salaire moyen rajusté pour calculer le montant qui doit leur être versé à titre de prestations de retraite.

Key term(s)
  • moyen ajusté de salaire

Spanish

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Record 20 1998-06-11

English

Subject field(s)
  • Private-Sector Bodies and Committees
Key term(s)
  • AAS

French

Domaine(s)
  • Organismes et comités du secteur privé

Spanish

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Record 21 1997-01-01

English

Subject field(s)
  • Organizations, Administrative Units and Committees
  • Aircraft Piloting and Navigation

French

Domaine(s)
  • Organismes, unités administratives et comités
  • Pilotage et navigation aérienne
OBS

Source : Service des traducteurs-interprètes, janvier 1996.

Spanish

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Record 22 1996-12-06

English

Subject field(s)
  • Organizations, Administrative Units and Committees
  • Actuarial Practice

French

Domaine(s)
  • Organismes, unités administratives et comités
  • Actuariat

Spanish

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Record 23 1994-08-10

English

Subject field(s)
  • Air Navigation Aids

French

Domaine(s)
  • Aides à la navigation aérienne
OBS

navigation aérienne

OBS

Source(s): OACI [Organisation de l'aviation civile internationale] - Rapport de la 4e réunion du Comité spécial chargé de surveiller et de coordonner le développement du futur système de navigation aérienne (FANS Phase II)

Spanish

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Record 24 1994-04-08

English

Subject field(s)
  • International Bodies and Committees

French

Domaine(s)
  • Organismes et comités internationaux

Spanish

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Record 25 1993-10-01

English

Subject field(s)
  • Organizations, Administrative Units and Committees

French

Domaine(s)
  • Organismes, unités administratives et comités
OBS

Société des anciens astronautes n'est pas une traduction française officielle

Key term(s)
  • Société des anciens astronautes

Spanish

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Record 26 1988-01-31

English

Subject field(s)
  • Accounting
  • Informatics

French

Domaine(s)
  • Comptabilité
  • Informatique
OBS

Fait partie du Système des Douanes pour le secteur commercial.

Spanish

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Record 27 1985-01-04

English

Subject field(s)
  • Analytical Chemistry
  • Optics

French

Domaine(s)
  • Chimie analytique
  • Optique

Spanish

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