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ALERTING SYSTEM [15 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2023-12-20
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Safety Equipment (Motor Vehicles and Bicycles)
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- acoustic vehicle alerting system
1, record 1, English, acoustic%20vehicle%20alerting%20system
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
- AVAS 1, record 1, English, AVAS
correct
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- acoustic vehicle alert system 2, record 1, English, acoustic%20vehicle%20alert%20system
correct
- AVAS 2, record 1, English, AVAS
correct
- AVAS 2, record 1, English, AVAS
- noisemaker 3, record 1, English, noisemaker
correct
- sound emitter 4, record 1, English, sound%20emitter
correct
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
An acoustic vehicle alerting system (AVAS) is designed to emit vehicle warning sounds and alert pedestrians to the presence of electric drive vehicles. 5, record 1, English, - acoustic%20vehicle%20alerting%20system
Record 1, Key term(s)
- noise-maker
- noise maker
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Sécurité (Véhicules automobiles et bicyclettes)
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- émetteur sonore
1, record 1, French, %C3%A9metteur%20sonore
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- bruiteur 2, record 1, French, bruiteur
correct, masculine noun
- avertisseur sonore 1, record 1, French, avertisseur%20sonore
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Les émetteurs sonores seront bientôt obligatoires sur les véhicules hybrides et électriques afin de protéger les usagers vulnérables de la route et réduire les risques de collision [...] 3, record 1, French, - %C3%A9metteur%20sonore
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2016-08-30
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- System Names
- Search and Rescue (Paramilitary)
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- Distress Alerting Satellite System
1, record 2, English, Distress%20Alerting%20Satellite%20System
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
- DASS 2, record 2, English, DASS
correct
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Noms de systèmes
- Recherche et sauvetage (Paramilitaire)
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- Distress Alerting Satellite System
1, record 2, French, Distress%20Alerting%20Satellite%20System
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
- DASS 2, record 2, French, DASS
correct
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- Système d’alerte en cas de détresse par satellite 3, record 2, French, Syst%C3%A8me%20d%26rsquo%3Balerte%20en%20cas%20de%20d%C3%A9tresse%20par%20satellite
unofficial, masculine noun
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2016-07-04
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- System Names
- Emergency Management
- Protection of Life
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- National Public Alerting System
1, record 3, English, National%20Public%20Alerting%20System
correct, Canada
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
- NPAS 2, record 3, English, NPAS
correct, Canada
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The National Public Alerting System (NPAS) is a multi-channel federal-provincial-territorial (FPT) all-hazards system that provides emergency management organizations throughout Canada with a standard alerting capability to warn the public of imminent or unfolding hazards to life through such means as radio, cable television, satellite television, email and SMS [short message service] text services. 2, record 3, English, - National%20Public%20Alerting%20System
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Noms de systèmes
- Gestion des urgences
- Sécurité des personnes
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- Système national d'alertes au public
1, record 3, French, Syst%C3%A8me%20national%20d%27alertes%20au%20public
correct, masculine noun, Canada
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
- SNAP 2, record 3, French, SNAP
correct, masculine noun, Canada
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Le Système national d'alertes au public (SNAP) est un système multivoie tous risques fédéral, provincial et territorial (FPT) qui fournit aux organismes responsables de la gestion des urgences de partout au Canada une capacité d'alerte normalisée afin d'avertir les Canadiens des risques pour la vie, qui sont imminents ou en cours, notamment à l'aide de la radio, de la télévision par câble et par satellite, par courriel ou par messagerie texte. 2, record 3, French, - Syst%C3%A8me%20national%20d%27alertes%20au%20public
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2016-05-27
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Flight Instruments and Equipment (Aeroindustry)
- Aeronautical Engineering and Maintenance
- Aircraft Propulsion Systems
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- engine indicating and crew alerting system
1, record 4, English, engine%20indicating%20and%20crew%20alerting%20system
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
- EICAS 1, record 4, English, EICAS
correct
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Instruments et équipement de bord (Constructions aéronautiques)
- Aérotechnique et maintenance
- Propulsion des aéronefs
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- système d'affichage des paramètres réacteurs, de mise en garde et d'alarme
1, record 4, French, syst%C3%A8me%20d%27affichage%20des%20param%C3%A8tres%20r%C3%A9acteurs%2C%20de%20mise%20en%20garde%20et%20d%27alarme
correct, masculine noun, officially approved
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
- EICAS 1, record 4, French, EICAS
correct, masculine noun, officially approved
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
système d'affichage des paramètres réacteurs, de mise en garde et d'alarme; EICAS : terme et abréviation uniformisés par le Comité d'uniformisation de la terminologie aéronautique (CUTA) – Opérations aériennes. 2, record 4, French, - syst%C3%A8me%20d%27affichage%20des%20param%C3%A8tres%20r%C3%A9acteurs%2C%20de%20mise%20en%20garde%20et%20d%27alarme
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 2002-07-31
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Technical Aids for Persons with Disabilities
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- wireless alerting system
1, record 5, English, wireless%20alerting%20system
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Aides techniques pour personnes handicapées
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- système d'alerte sans fil
1, record 5, French, syst%C3%A8me%20d%27alerte%20sans%20fil
correct, 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 2000-10-25
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Security Devices
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- alert system
1, record 6, English, alert%20system
correct
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
- alerting system 2, record 6, English, alerting%20system
correct
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Dispositifs de sécurité
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- système d'alerte
1, record 6, French, syst%C3%A8me%20d%27alerte
correct, masculine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 2000-10-25
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Telephone Facilities
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- emergency alerting system
1, record 7, English, emergency%20alerting%20system
correct
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Installations (Téléphonie)
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- système d'alerte
1, record 7, French, syst%C3%A8me%20d%27alerte
correct, masculine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record 8 - internal organization data 2000-07-20
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- Flight Instruments and Equipment (Aeroindustry)
- Air Safety
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- engine indication and crew alerting system
1, record 8, English, engine%20indication%20and%20crew%20alerting%20system
correct, officially approved
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
- EICAS 1, record 8, English, EICAS
correct, officially approved
Record 8, Synonyms, English
Record 8, Textual support, English
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 OBS
engine indication and crew alerting system; EICAS: term and abbreviation officially approved by the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO). 2, record 8, English, - engine%20indication%20and%20crew%20alerting%20system
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Instruments et équipement de bord (Constructions aéronautiques)
- Sécurité (Transport aérien)
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- système d'affichage des paramètres moteurs et d'alerte de l'équipage
1, record 8, French, syst%C3%A8me%20d%27affichage%20des%20param%C3%A8tres%20moteurs%20et%20d%27alerte%20de%20l%27%C3%A9quipage
correct, masculine noun, officially approved
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
- EICAS 1, record 8, French, EICAS
correct, officially approved
Record 8, Synonyms, French
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 OBS
système d'affichage des paramètres moteurs et d'alerte de l'équipage; EICAS : terme et abréviation uniformisés par l'Organisation de l'aviation civile internationale (OACI). 2, record 8, French, - syst%C3%A8me%20d%27affichage%20des%20param%C3%A8tres%20moteurs%20et%20d%27alerte%20de%20l%27%C3%A9quipage
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Instrumentos y equipo de vuelo (Industria aeronáutica)
- Seguridad (Transporte aéreo)
Record 8, Main entry term, Spanish
- sistema de indicación de los parámetros del motor y de alerta a la tripulación
1, record 8, Spanish, sistema%20de%20indicaci%C3%B3n%20de%20los%20par%C3%A1metros%20del%20motor%20y%20de%20alerta%20a%20la%20tripulaci%C3%B3n
correct, masculine noun, officially approved
Record 8, Abbreviations, Spanish
- EICAS 1, record 8, Spanish, EICAS
correct, masculine noun, officially approved
Record 8, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 OBS
sistema de indicación de los parámetros del motor y de alerta a la tripulación; EICAS: término y abreviatura aceptados oficialmente por la Organización de Aviación Civil Internacional (OACI). 2, record 8, Spanish, - sistema%20de%20indicaci%C3%B3n%20de%20los%20par%C3%A1metros%20del%20motor%20y%20de%20alerta%20a%20la%20tripulaci%C3%B3n
Record 9 - internal organization data 1997-10-30
Record 9, English
Record 9, Subject field(s)
- Water Pollution
Record 9, Main entry term, English
- national spill reporting and alerting system 1, record 9, English, national%20spill%20reporting%20and%20alerting%20system
Record 9, Abbreviations, English
Record 9, Synonyms, English
Record 9, French
Record 9, Domaine(s)
- Pollution de l'eau
Record 9, Main entry term, French
- système national pour signaler des déversements
1, record 9, French, syst%C3%A8me%20national%20pour%20signaler%20des%20d%C3%A9versements
proposal, masculine noun
Record 9, Abbreviations, French
Record 9, Synonyms, French
Record 9, Textual support, French
Record 9, Spanish
Record 9, Textual support, Spanish
Record 10 - internal organization data 1996-04-02
Record 10, English
Record 10, Subject field(s)
- Water Transport
- Security
Record 10, Main entry term, English
- distress alerting system 1, record 10, English, distress%20alerting%20system
Record 10, Abbreviations, English
Record 10, Synonyms, English
Record 10, French
Record 10, Domaine(s)
- Transport par eau
- Sécurité
Record 10, Main entry term, French
- système d'alerte en cas de détresse
1, record 10, French, syst%C3%A8me%20d%27alerte%20en%20cas%20de%20d%C3%A9tresse
masculine noun
Record 10, Abbreviations, French
Record 10, Synonyms, French
Record 10, Textual support, French
Record 10, Spanish
Record 10, Textual support, Spanish
Record 11 - internal organization data 1991-10-18
Record 11, English
Record 11, Subject field(s)
- Telephones
Record 11, Main entry term, English
- telephone-type alerting system 1, record 11, English, telephone%2Dtype%20alerting%20system
Record 11, Abbreviations, English
Record 11, Synonyms, English
Record 11, French
Record 11, Domaine(s)
- Téléphones
Record 11, Main entry term, French
- téléphone pour système d'alerte
1, record 11, French, t%C3%A9l%C3%A9phone%20pour%20syst%C3%A8me%20d%27alerte
masculine noun
Record 11, Abbreviations, French
Record 11, Synonyms, French
Record 11, Textual support, French
Record 11, Spanish
Record 11, Textual support, Spanish
Record 12 - internal organization data 1990-09-18
Record 12, English
Record 12, Subject field(s)
- Air Traffic Control
- Airport Runways and Areas
Record 12, Main entry term, English
- runway intrusion alerting system
1, record 12, English, runway%20intrusion%20alerting%20system
correct
Record 12, Abbreviations, English
Record 12, Synonyms, English
Record 12, French
Record 12, Domaine(s)
- Circulation et trafic aériens
- Pistes et aires d'aéroport
Record 12, Main entry term, French
- détection d'intrusion sur piste
1, record 12, French, d%C3%A9tection%20d%27intrusion%20sur%20piste
correct, feminine noun
Record 12, Abbreviations, French
Record 12, Synonyms, French
Record 12, Textual support, French
Record 12, Spanish
Record 12, Textual support, Spanish
Record 13 - internal organization data 1990-06-12
Record 13, English
Record 13, Subject field(s)
- Airport Runways and Areas
- Stationary Airport Facilities
Record 13, Main entry term, English
- Intrusion alerting system
1, record 13, English, Intrusion%20alerting%20system
correct
Record 13, Abbreviations, English
Record 13, Synonyms, English
Record 13, French
Record 13, Domaine(s)
- Pistes et aires d'aéroport
- Installations fixes d'aéroport
Record 13, Main entry term, French
- dispositif d'alerte en cas d'intrusion sur une piste
1, record 13, French, dispositif%20d%27alerte%20en%20cas%20d%27intrusion%20sur%20une%20piste
correct, masculine noun
Record 13, Abbreviations, French
Record 13, Synonyms, French
Record 13, Textual support, French
Record 13, Spanish
Record 13, Textual support, Spanish
Record 14 - internal organization data 1987-02-11
Record 14, English
Record 14, Subject field(s)
- Flight Instruments and Equipment (Aeroindustry)
Record 14, Main entry term, English
- voice alerting system
1, record 14, English, voice%20alerting%20system
correct
Record 14, Abbreviations, English
Record 14, Synonyms, English
Record 14, Textual support, English
Record number: 14, Textual support number: 1 OBS
... this system comes into action when some important flight parameter is exceeded or when an emergency arises. ... alerts the crew to impending danger by a tone in the earphones followed by a voice message. 1, record 14, English, - voice%20alerting%20system
Record 14, French
Record 14, Domaine(s)
- Instruments et équipement de bord (Constructions aéronautiques)
Record 14, Main entry term, French
- système d'avertissement vocal
1, record 14, French, syst%C3%A8me%20d%27avertissement%20vocal
masculine noun
Record 14, Abbreviations, French
Record 14, Synonyms, French
Record 14, Textual support, French
Record 14, Spanish
Record 14, Textual support, Spanish
Record 15 - internal organization data 1986-01-30
Record 15, English
Record 15, Subject field(s)
- Flight Instruments and Equipment (Aeroindustry)
Record 15, Main entry term, English
- altitude alerting system
1, record 15, English, altitude%20alerting%20system
correct
Record 15, Abbreviations, English
Record 15, Synonyms, English
- altitude alert system 1, record 15, English, altitude%20alert%20system
correct
Record 15, Textual support, English
Record 15, French
Record 15, Domaine(s)
- Instruments et équipement de bord (Constructions aéronautiques)
Record 15, Main entry term, French
- avertisseur d'altitude
1, record 15, French, avertisseur%20d%27altitude
correct, masculine noun, officially approved
Record 15, Abbreviations, French
Record 15, Synonyms, French
Record 15, Textual support, French
Record number: 15, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Terme uniformisé par le CUTA opérations aériennes. 2, record 15, French, - avertisseur%20d%27altitude
Record 15, Spanish
Record 15, Textual support, Spanish
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