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AIR TRAFFIC CENTRE [7 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2021-06-23
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Ground Installations (Air Forces)
- Air Traffic Control
- Air Space Control
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- air traffic control centre
1, record 1, English, air%20traffic%20control%20centre
correct, NATO, standardized, officially approved
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
- ATCC 2, record 1, English, ATCC
correct, NATO, standardized, officially approved
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- air traffic centre 3, record 1, English, air%20traffic%20centre
correct, officially approved
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A unit combining the functions of an area control centre and a flight information centre. 4, record 1, English, - air%20traffic%20control%20centre
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
air traffic control centre; ATCC: designations and definition standardized by NATO; designations officially approved by the Department of National Defence and the Canadian Forces. 5, record 1, English, - air%20traffic%20control%20centre
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
air traffic control centre; air traffic centre; ATCC: designations officially approved by the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO). 5, record 1, English, - air%20traffic%20control%20centre
Record 1, Key term(s)
- air traffic control center
- air traffic center
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Installations au sol (Forces aériennes)
- Circulation et trafic aériens
- Contrôle de l'espace aérien
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- centre de contrôle de la circulation aérienne
1, record 1, French, centre%20de%20contr%C3%B4le%20de%20la%20circulation%20a%C3%A9rienne
correct, masculine noun, NATO, standardized, officially approved
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
- CCCA 2, record 1, French, CCCA
correct, masculine noun, NATO, standardized, officially approved
- ATCC 3, record 1, French, ATCC
correct, masculine noun, officially approved
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- centre de la circulation aérienne 3, record 1, French, centre%20de%20la%20circulation%20a%C3%A9rienne
correct, masculine noun, officially approved
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Unité qui cumule les fonctions d'un centre de contrôle régional et d'un centre d'information de vol. 4, record 1, French, - centre%20de%20contr%C3%B4le%20de%20la%20circulation%20a%C3%A9rienne
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
centre de contrôle de la circulation aérienne; CCCA : désignations et définition normalisées par l'OTAN; désignations uniformisées par le ministère de la Défense nationale et les Forces canadiennes. 5, record 1, French, - centre%20de%20contr%C3%B4le%20de%20la%20circulation%20a%C3%A9rienne
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
centre de la circulation aérienne; centre de contrôle de la circulation aérienne; ATCC : désignations uniformisées par l'Organisation de l'aviation civile internationale (OACI). 5, record 1, French, - centre%20de%20contr%C3%B4le%20de%20la%20circulation%20a%C3%A9rienne
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Instalaciones terrestres (Fuerzas aéreas)
- Control de tránsito aéreo
- Control del espacio aéreo
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- centro de control de tránsito aéreo
1, record 1, Spanish, centro%20de%20control%20de%20tr%C3%A1nsito%20a%C3%A9reo
correct, masculine noun, officially approved
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
- CCTA 2, record 1, Spanish, CCTA
correct, masculine noun, officially approved
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
- centro de tránsito aéreo 2, record 1, Spanish, centro%20de%20tr%C3%A1nsito%20a%C3%A9reo
correct, masculine noun, officially approved
- centro de control del tráfico aéreo 3, record 1, Spanish, centro%20de%20control%20del%20tr%C3%A1fico%20a%C3%A9reo
correct, masculine noun, NATO
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Centro que combina las funciones de un centro de control de zona y de un centro de información en vuelo. 3, record 1, Spanish, - centro%20de%20control%20de%20tr%C3%A1nsito%20a%C3%A9reo
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
centro de control de tránsito aéreo; centro de tránsito aéreo; CCTA: términos y abreviatura aceptados oficialmente por la Organización de Aviación Civil Internacional (OACI). 4, record 1, Spanish, - centro%20de%20control%20de%20tr%C3%A1nsito%20a%C3%A9reo
Record 2 - internal organization data 2011-12-20
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Air Transport Personnel and Services
- Air Traffic Control
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- air route traffic control center
1, record 2, English, air%20route%20traffic%20control%20center
correct, United States
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
- ARTCC 1, record 2, English, ARTCC
correct, United States
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A facility established to provide ATC [air traffic control] service to aircraft operating on IFR [instrument flight rules] flight plans (FP) within controlled airspace and principally during the en route phase of flight. 1, record 2, English, - air%20route%20traffic%20control%20center
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
When equipment capabilities and controller workload permit, certain advisory/assistance services may be provided to VFR [visual flight rules] aircraft. 1, record 2, English, - air%20route%20traffic%20control%20center
Record 2, Key term(s)
- air route traffic control centre
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Personnel et services (Transport aérien)
- Circulation et trafic aériens
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- centre de contrôle de la circulation aérienne en route
1, record 2, French, centre%20de%20contr%C3%B4le%20de%20la%20circulation%20a%C3%A9rienne%20en%20route
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Installation établie pour fournir le service ATC [contrôle de la circulation aérienne] aux aéronefs IFR [règles de vol aux instruments] à l'intérieur de l'espace aérien contrôlé et principalement pendant la phase en route du vol. 2, record 2, French, - centre%20de%20contr%C3%B4le%20de%20la%20circulation%20a%C3%A9rienne%20en%20route
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Lorsque l'équipement et la charge de travail des contrôleurs le permettent, certains services d'aide et de consultation peuvent être fournis aux aéronefs VFR [règles de vol à vue]. 2, record 2, French, - centre%20de%20contr%C3%B4le%20de%20la%20circulation%20a%C3%A9rienne%20en%20route
Record 2, Key term(s)
- air route traffic control centre
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2011-09-01
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Military Occupational Codes - Non-commissionned Members
Universal entry(ies) Record 3
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- Maritime Operations Centre Air Traffic Controller
1, record 3, English, Maritime%20Operations%20Centre%20Air%20Traffic%20Controller
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
161.07: trade specialty qualification code. 2, record 3, English, - Maritime%20Operations%20Centre%20Air%20Traffic%20Controller
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Groupes professionnels militaires pour les militaires du rang
Entrée(s) universelle(s) Record 3
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- Contrôleur de la circulation aérienne - Centre des opérations maritimes
1, record 3, French, Contr%C3%B4leur%20de%20la%20circulation%20a%C3%A9rienne%20%2D%20Centre%20des%20op%C3%A9rations%20maritimes
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
161.07 : code de qualification de spécialiste (métiers). 2, record 3, French, - Contr%C3%B4leur%20de%20la%20circulation%20a%C3%A9rienne%20%2D%20Centre%20des%20op%C3%A9rations%20maritimes
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2006-09-29
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Air Traffic Control
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- Air Traffic Control System Command Center
1, record 4, English, Air%20Traffic%20Control%20System%20Command%20Center
correct, United States
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
- ATCSCC 1, record 4, English, ATCSCC
correct, United States
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
An Air Traffic Operations Service facility consisting of four operational units: (a) Central Flow Control Function (CFCF); (b) Central Altitude Reservation Function (CARF); (c) Airport Reservation Office (ARO); and (d) ATC [Air Traffic Control] Contingency Command Post. 1, record 4, English, - Air%20Traffic%20Control%20System%20Command%20Center
Record 4, Key term(s)
- Air Traffic Control System Command Centre
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Circulation et trafic aériens
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- Air Traffic Control System Command Center
1, record 4, French, Air%20Traffic%20Control%20System%20Command%20Center
correct, United States
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
- ATCSCC 1, record 4, French, ATCSCC
correct, United States
Record 4, Synonyms, French
- Centre de commandement de la circulation aérienne 2, record 4, French, Centre%20de%20commandement%20de%20la%20circulation%20a%C3%A9rienne
proposal, masculine noun
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Installation du service de contrôle de la circulation aérienne qui comprend quatre unités opérationnelles : a) Central Flow Control Function (CFCF); b) Central Altitude Reservation Function (CARF); c) Airport Reservation Office (ARO); d) ATC [Air Traffic Control] Contingency Command Post. 1, record 4, French, - Air%20Traffic%20Control%20System%20Command%20Center
Record 4, Key term(s)
- Air Traffic Control System Command Centre
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 2006-05-29
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Ship's Aircraft (Military)
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- carrier air traffic control center
1, record 5, English, carrier%20air%20traffic%20control%20center
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
CATCC, illuminated by only blue lights, is responsible for controlling aircraft flying at night, or during poor weather conditions, back to the ship. 2, record 5, English, - carrier%20air%20traffic%20control%20center
Record 5, Key term(s)
- carrier air traffic control centre
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Aéronefs embarqués (Militaire)
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- centre de contrôle de la circulation aérienne pour porte-aéronefs
1, record 5, French, centre%20de%20contr%C3%B4le%20de%20la%20circulation%20a%C3%A9rienne%20pour%20porte%2Da%C3%A9ronefs
masculine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 1990-05-25
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Titles of Laws and Regulations
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- Agreement with respect to an Administrative Arrangement regarding Air Traffic Control between Gander Regional Control Centre and Saint-Pierre Control Tower
1, record 6, English, Agreement%20with%20respect%20to%20an%20Administrative%20Arrangement%20regarding%20Air%20Traffic%20Control%20between%20Gander%20Regional%20Control%20Centre%20and%20Saint%2DPierre%20Control%20Tower
correct, international
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Ottawa, November 25 and December 19, 1983. Entered into force December 19, 1983. 1, record 6, English, - Agreement%20with%20respect%20to%20an%20Administrative%20Arrangement%20regarding%20Air%20Traffic%20Control%20between%20Gander%20Regional%20Control%20Centre%20and%20Saint%2DPierre%20Control%20Tower
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Titres de lois et de règlements
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- Accord portant sur un arrangement administratif relatif au contrôle du trafic aérien entre le Centre de contrôle régional de Gander et la tour de contrôle de Saint-Pierre
1, record 6, French, Accord%20portant%20sur%20un%20arrangement%20administratif%20relatif%20au%20contr%C3%B4le%20du%20trafic%20a%C3%A9rien%20entre%20le%20Centre%20de%20contr%C3%B4le%20r%C3%A9gional%20de%20Gander%20et%20la%20tour%20de%20contr%C3%B4le%20de%20Saint%2DPierre
correct, international
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Ottawa, le 25 novembre et le 19 décembre. En vigueur le 19 décembre 1983. 1, record 6, French, - Accord%20portant%20sur%20un%20arrangement%20administratif%20relatif%20au%20contr%C3%B4le%20du%20trafic%20a%C3%A9rien%20entre%20le%20Centre%20de%20contr%C3%B4le%20r%C3%A9gional%20de%20Gander%20et%20la%20tour%20de%20contr%C3%B4le%20de%20Saint%2DPierre
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 1987-06-05
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Organizations, Administrative Units and Committees
- Air Traffic Control
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- Air Traffic Services Research & Experimentation Centre
1, record 7, English, Air%20Traffic%20Services%20Research%20%26%20Experimentation%20Centre
correct, Canada
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
- ATS Research & Experimentation Centre 2, record 7, English, ATS%20Research%20%26%20Experimentation%20Centre
correct, Canada
- Air Traffic Services Simulation Centre 3, record 7, English, Air%20Traffic%20Services%20Simulation%20Centre
former designation, correct, Canada
Record 7, Key term(s)
- Simulation Centre
- Research & Experimentation Centre
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Organismes, unités administratives et comités
- Circulation et trafic aériens
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- Centre de recherche et d'expérimentation des Services de la circulation aérienne
1, record 7, French, Centre%20de%20recherche%20et%20d%27exp%C3%A9rimentation%20des%20Services%20de%20la%20circulation%20a%C3%A9rienne
correct, Canada
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
- Centre de simulation du service de la circulation aérienne 2, record 7, French, Centre%20de%20simulation%20du%20service%20de%20la%20circulation%20a%C3%A9rienne
former designation, correct, Canada
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record 7, Key term(s)
- Centre de recherche et d'expérimentation
- Centre de simulation
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
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