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DECISION POINT [11 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2022-02-01
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Search and Rescue (Paramilitary)
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- decision point
1, record 1, English, decision%20point
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Based on the map, determining the path of least resistance related to the topography is an analysis tool long used by search planners. If the missing person's intended route of travel is known, it may or may not defy this rule, but it certainly makes the search easier. The person will be along this intended route or may have gone astray at any number of "decision points", which caused a diversion from the intended route. 2, record 1, English, - decision%20point
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Recherche et sauvetage (Paramilitaire)
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- point de décision
1, record 1, French, point%20de%20d%C3%A9cision
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2021-09-16
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Defence Planning and Military Doctrine
- Land Forces
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- decision point
1, record 2, English, decision%20point
correct, NATO, standardized, officially approved
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A point in space and time, identified during the planning process, where it is anticipated that the commander must make a decision concerning a specific course of action. 2, record 2, English, - decision%20point
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
decision point: designation and definition standardized by NATO and officially approved by the Army Terminology Panel. 3, record 2, English, - decision%20point
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Doctrine militaire et planification de défense
- Forces terrestres
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- point de prise de décision
1, record 2, French, point%20de%20prise%20de%20d%C3%A9cision
correct, masculine noun, NATO, standardized, officially approved
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Point dans l'espace et dans le temps, identifié dans le processus de planification, où il est prévu que le commandant doit prendre une décision concernant un mode d'action spécifique. 2, record 2, French, - point%20de%20prise%20de%20d%C3%A9cision
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
point de prise de décision : désignation et définition normalisées par l'OTAN et uniformisées par le Groupe d'experts en terminologie de l'Armée de terre. 3, record 2, French, - point%20de%20prise%20de%20d%C3%A9cision
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2015-07-31
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Aircraft Piloting and Navigation
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- take-off decision point
1, record 3, English, take%2Doff%20decision%20point
correct, officially approved
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
- TDP 1, record 3, English, TDP
correct, officially approved
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The point used in determining take-off performance from which, a power-unit failure occurring at this point, either a rejected take-off may be made or a take-off safely continued. 1, record 3, English, - take%2Doff%20decision%20point
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
TDP applies to performance Class 1 helicopters. 1, record 3, English, - take%2Doff%20decision%20point
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 OBS
take-off decision point; TDP: term, abbreviation and definition officially approved by the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO). 2, record 3, English, - take%2Doff%20decision%20point
Record 3, Key term(s)
- takeoff decision point
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Pilotage et navigation aérienne
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- point de décision au décollage
1, record 3, French, point%20de%20d%C3%A9cision%20au%20d%C3%A9collage
correct, masculine noun, officially approved
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
- TDP 1, record 3, French, TDP
correct, masculine noun, officially approved
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Point utilisé dans la détermination des performances au décollage et duquel, en cas de défaillance d'un groupe motopropulseur y survenant, le pilote peut soit interrompre le décollage, soit le poursuivre en sécurité. 1, record 3, French, - point%20de%20d%C3%A9cision%20au%20d%C3%A9collage
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Le point de décision au décollage s'applique aux hélicoptères de classe de performances 1. 1, record 3, French, - point%20de%20d%C3%A9cision%20au%20d%C3%A9collage
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 OBS
point de décision au décollage; TDP : terme, abréviation et définition uniformisés par l'Organisation de l'aviation civile internationale (OACI). 2, record 3, French, - point%20de%20d%C3%A9cision%20au%20d%C3%A9collage
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Pilotaje y navegación aérea
Record 3, Main entry term, Spanish
- punto de decisión para el despegue
1, record 3, Spanish, punto%20de%20decisi%C3%B3n%20para%20el%20despegue
correct, masculine noun, officially approved
Record 3, Abbreviations, Spanish
- TDP 2, record 3, Spanish, TDP
correct, masculine noun, officially approved
Record 3, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Punto utilizado para determinar la performance de despegue a partir del cual, si se presenta una falla de grupo motor, puede interrumpirse el despegue o bien continuarlo en condiciones de seguridad. 3, record 3, Spanish, - punto%20de%20decisi%C3%B3n%20para%20el%20despegue
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
TDP se aplica a los helicópteros de Clase de performance 1. 3, record 3, Spanish, - punto%20de%20decisi%C3%B3n%20para%20el%20despegue
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 OBS
punto de decisión para el despegue; TDP: término, abreviatura y definición aceptados oficialmente por la Organización de Aviación Civil Internacional (OACI). 4, record 3, Spanish, - punto%20de%20decisi%C3%B3n%20para%20el%20despegue
Record 4 - internal organization data 2015-04-01
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Aircraft Piloting and Navigation
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- landing decision point
1, record 4, English, landing%20decision%20point
correct, officially approved
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
- LDP 2, record 4, English, LDP
correct, officially approved
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The point used in determining landing performance from which, a power-unit failure occurring at this point, the landing may be safely continued or a balked landing initiated. 3, record 4, English, - landing%20decision%20point
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The combination of height and speed in the landing profile that separates the OEI [One Engine Inoperative] landing or go-around options. If an engine fails prior to the LDP, it is possible to abort the landing and accelerate to Vtoss [Takeoff Safety Speed] by no less than 35 feet above the landing area. If an engine fails after LDP, a normal landing is possible. 4, record 4, English, - landing%20decision%20point
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 2 OBS
From Business and commercial Aviation magazine, February 1980, p. 63. 5, record 4, English, - landing%20decision%20point
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 3 OBS
LDP applies to performance Class 1 helicopters. 3, record 4, English, - landing%20decision%20point
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 4 OBS
landing decision point; LDP: term, abbreviation and definition officially approved by the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO). 6, record 4, English, - landing%20decision%20point
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Pilotage et navigation aérienne
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- point de décision à l'atterrissage
1, record 4, French, point%20de%20d%C3%A9cision%20%C3%A0%20l%27atterrissage
correct, masculine noun, officially approved
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
- LDP 2, record 4, French, LDP
correct, masculine noun, officially approved
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Point utilisé dans la détermination des performances à l'atterrissage et duquel, en cas de défaillance d'un groupe motopropulseur y survenant, le pilote peut soit poursuivre l'atterrissage en sécurité, soit interrompre l'atterrissage. 2, record 4, French, - point%20de%20d%C3%A9cision%20%C3%A0%20l%27atterrissage
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Le point décision à l'atterrissage s'applique aux hélicoptères de classe de performances 1. 2, record 4, French, - point%20de%20d%C3%A9cision%20%C3%A0%20l%27atterrissage
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 2 OBS
point de décision à l'atterrissage; LDP : terme, abréviation et définition uniformisés par l'Organisation de l'aviation civile internationale (OACI). 3, record 4, French, - point%20de%20d%C3%A9cision%20%C3%A0%20l%27atterrissage
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Pilotaje y navegación aérea
Record 4, Main entry term, Spanish
- punto de decisión para el aterrizaje
1, record 4, Spanish, punto%20de%20decisi%C3%B3n%20para%20el%20aterrizaje
correct, masculine noun, officially approved
Record 4, Abbreviations, Spanish
- LDP 1, record 4, Spanish, LDP
correct, masculine noun, officially approved
Record 4, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Punto que se utiliza para determinar la performance de aterrizaje y a partir del cual, al ocurrir una falla de grupo motor en dicho punto, se puede continuar el aterrizaje en condiciones de seguridad o bien iniciar un aterrizaje interrumpido. 1, record 4, Spanish, - punto%20de%20decisi%C3%B3n%20para%20el%20aterrizaje
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
LDP se aplica a los helicópteros de Clase de performance 1. 1, record 4, Spanish, - punto%20de%20decisi%C3%B3n%20para%20el%20aterrizaje
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 2 OBS
punto de decisión para el aterrizaje; LDP : término, abreviatura y definición aceptados oficialmente por la Organización de Aviación Civil Internacional (OACI). 2, record 4, Spanish, - punto%20de%20decisi%C3%B3n%20para%20el%20aterrizaje
Record 5 - internal organization data 2011-12-20
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Decision-Making Process
- Federal Administration
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- single point decision making 1, record 5, English, single%20point%20decision%20making
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Processus décisionnel
- Administration fédérale
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- emplacement unique pour la prise de décision
1, record 5, French, emplacement%20unique%20pour%20la%20prise%20de%20d%C3%A9cision
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 2011-09-29
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Economic Planning
- National and International Economics
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- decision point
1, record 6, English, decision%20point
correct
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A point at which the IMF [International Monetary Fund] and the World Bank determine whether a country qualifies for assistance under the HIPC Initiative [Heavily Indebted Poor Countries Initiative] and decide on the amount of assistance to be committed. 2, record 6, English, - decision%20point
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Planification économique
- Économie nationale et internationale
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- point de décision
1, record 6, French, point%20de%20d%C3%A9cision
correct, masculine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Date à partir de laquelle les IFI [institutions financières internationales] décident de l'éligibilité d'un pays aux allègements de dette prévus par l'initiative PPTE [Pays pauvres très endettés], et donc de la réduction de dette qui rendra l'endettement du pays «soutenable». Le point de décision est atteint si les mesures traditionnelles de réduction du stock de la dette ne suffisent pas à ramener cette dernière à un niveau soutenable et après que le pays a suivi un programme du FMI [Fond Monétaire International] pendant 3 ans et rédigé un Document stratégique de réduction de la pauvreté (DSRP) ou du moins un document intérimaire. 2, record 6, French, - point%20de%20d%C3%A9cision
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Planificación económica
- Economía nacional e internacional
Record 6, Main entry term, Spanish
- punto de decisión
1, record 6, Spanish, punto%20de%20decisi%C3%B3n
correct, masculine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 6, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 2010-05-31
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Decision-Making Process
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- decision point
1, record 7, English, decision%20point
correct
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Processus décisionnel
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- point de décision
1, record 7, French, point%20de%20d%C3%A9cision
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 2000-07-25
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- Computer Programs and Programming
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- decision point
1, record 8, English, decision%20point
correct
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
Record 8, Synonyms, English
Record 8, Textual support, English
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The moment in a program when the user must make a choice. 1, record 8, English, - decision%20point
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Programmes et programmation (Informatique)
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- point de décision
1, record 8, French, point%20de%20d%C3%A9cision
correct, masculine noun
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
Record 8, Synonyms, French
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
Record 9 - internal organization data 1997-04-22
Record 9, English
Record 9, Subject field(s)
- Decision-Making Process
Record 9, Main entry term, English
- point of effectivity decision
1, record 9, English, point%20of%20effectivity%20decision
correct
Record 9, Abbreviations, English
Record 9, Synonyms, English
Record 9, Textual support, English
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Terms and equivalent used in the 1994 version of the Supply Manual produced by Public Works and Government Services Canada. 1, record 9, English, - point%20of%20effectivity%20decision
Record 9, French
Record 9, Domaine(s)
- Processus décisionnel
Record 9, Main entry term, French
- motif de la décision prise pour raisons d'efficacité
1, record 9, French, motif%20de%20la%20d%C3%A9cision%20prise%20pour%20raisons%20d%27efficacit%C3%A9
correct, masculine noun
Record 9, Abbreviations, French
Record 9, Synonyms, French
Record 9, Textual support, French
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Terme et équivalent provenant de la version 1994 du Guide des approvisionnements, édition non paginée, de Travaux publics et services gouvernementaux Canada. 1, record 9, French, - motif%20de%20la%20d%C3%A9cision%20prise%20pour%20raisons%20d%27efficacit%C3%A9
Record 9, Spanish
Record 9, Textual support, Spanish
Record 10 - internal organization data 1986-09-23
Record 10, English
Record 10, Subject field(s)
- Aircraft Piloting and Navigation
Record 10, Main entry term, English
- critical decision point
1, record 10, English, critical%20decision%20point
correct
Record 10, Abbreviations, English
- CDP 2, record 10, English, CDP
correct
Record 10, Synonyms, English
Record 10, Textual support, English
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The combination of height and speed in the takeoff profile that allows an OEI [One Engine Inoperative] go or return option. If an engine fails prior to the CDP, it is possible to return to, and land safely on, the takeoff area. If an engine fails after the CDP it is possible to accelerate to... [the Takeoff Safety Speed] by no less than 35 feet over the takeoff area and continue an OEI climb. 3, record 10, English, - critical%20decision%20point
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 OBS
from Business and commercial Aviation magazine, February 1980, p.63. 4, record 10, English, - critical%20decision%20point
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Helicopters. 4, record 10, English, - critical%20decision%20point
Record 10, French
Record 10, Domaine(s)
- Pilotage et navigation aérienne
Record 10, Main entry term, French
- point critique de décision
1, record 10, French, point%20critique%20de%20d%C3%A9cision
correct, 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 1980-04-15
Record 11, English
Record 11, Subject field(s)
- Air Transport
Record 11, Main entry term, English
- commit point 1, record 11, English, commit%20point
Record 11, Abbreviations, English
Record 11, Synonyms, English
- decision point 1, record 11, English, decision%20point
Record 11, Textual support, English
Record 11, French
Record 11, Domaine(s)
- Transport aérien
Record 11, Main entry term, French
- point de décision 1, record 11, French, point%20de%20d%C3%A9cision
Record 11, Abbreviations, French
Record 11, Synonyms, French
Record 11, Textual support, French
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 OBS
terme d'usage obligatoire au Bureau des Traductions. 3, record 11, French, - point%20de%20d%C3%A9cision
Record 11, Spanish
Record 11, Textual support, Spanish
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