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NUCLEAR DETECTION [15 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2014-07-22
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Titles of Federal Government Programs (Canadian)
- Protection of Life
- Epidemiology
- Emergency Management
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- Early CBRN Attack Detection by Computerized Medical Record Surveillance
1, record 1, English, Early%20CBRN%20Attack%20Detection%20by%20Computerized%20Medical%20Record%20Surveillance
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
- ECADS 1, record 1, English, ECADS
correct
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
CBRN: chemical, biological, radiological or nuclear. 2, record 1, English, - Early%20CBRN%20Attack%20Detection%20by%20Computerized%20Medical%20Record%20Surveillance
Record 1, Key term(s)
- Early CBRN Attack Detection by Computerised Medical Record Surveillance
- Early Chemical, Biological, Radiological or Nuclear Attack Detection by Computerized Medical Record Surveillance
- Early Chemical, Biological, Radiological or Nuclear Attack Detection by Computerised Medical Record Surveillance
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Titres de programmes fédéraux (Gouvernement canadien)
- Sécurité des personnes
- Épidémiologie
- Gestion des urgences
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- Détection précoce d’attaques CBRN grâce à une surveillance informatique des dossiers médicaux
1, record 1, French, D%C3%A9tection%20pr%C3%A9coce%20d%26rsquo%3Battaques%20CBRN%20gr%C3%A2ce%20%C3%A0%20une%20surveillance%20informatique%20des%20dossiers%20m%C3%A9dicaux
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
- ECADS 1, record 1, French, ECADS
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
CBRN : chimique, biologique, radiologique ou nucléaire. 2, record 1, French, - D%C3%A9tection%20pr%C3%A9coce%20d%26rsquo%3Battaques%20CBRN%20gr%C3%A2ce%20%C3%A0%20une%20surveillance%20informatique%20des%20dossiers%20m%C3%A9dicaux
Record 1, Key term(s)
- Détection précoce d’attaques chimiques, biologiques, radiologiques ou nucléaires grâce à une surveillance informatique des dossiers médicaux
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2014-07-22
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Government Bodies and Committees (Non-Canadian)
- Nuclear Plant Safety
- Radiation Protection
- Emergency Management
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- Domestic Nuclear Detection Office
1, record 2, English, Domestic%20Nuclear%20Detection%20Office
correct, United States
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
- DNDO 1, record 2, English, DNDO
correct, United States
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Department of Homeland Security. 2, record 2, English, - Domestic%20Nuclear%20Detection%20Office
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités gouvernementaux non canadiens
- Sûreté des centrales nucléaires
- Radioprotection
- Gestion des urgences
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- Domestic Nuclear Detection Office
1, record 2, French, Domestic%20Nuclear%20Detection%20Office
correct, United States
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
- DNDO 1, record 2, French, DNDO
correct, United States
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- Bureau national de la détection nucléaire 2, record 2, French, Bureau%20national%20de%20la%20d%C3%A9tection%20nucl%C3%A9aire
proposal, see observation, masculine noun
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Bureau national de la détection nucléaire : traduction non officielle donnée à titre d'information seulement. 2, record 2, French, - Domestic%20Nuclear%20Detection%20Office
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2012-09-27
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Military Strategy
- Surveillance, Detection and Reconnaissance (Military)
- CBRNE Weapons
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- global nuclear detection architecture
1, record 3, English, global%20nuclear%20detection%20architecture
correct, standardized
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
- GNDA 1, record 3, English, GNDA
correct, standardized
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A global multi-layered radiological and nuclear defence strategy that is designed to protect a nation on all fronts from nuclear threats before they reach their targets, thereby reducing the risks of nuclear terrorism. 1, record 3, English, - global%20nuclear%20detection%20architecture
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The global nuclear detection architecture is an American concept that provides an enhanced ability to encounter, detect and prevent radiological and nuclear attacks. 1, record 3, English, - global%20nuclear%20detection%20architecture
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 OBS
global nuclear detection architecture; GNDA: term, abbreviation and definition standardized by the Canadian Capability-Based Planning Terminology Committee and the Translation Bureau. 2, record 3, English, - global%20nuclear%20detection%20architecture
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Stratégie militaire
- Surveillance, détection et reconnaissance (Militaire)
- Armes CBRNE
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- architecture globale de détection nucléaire
1, record 3, French, architecture%20globale%20de%20d%C3%A9tection%20nucl%C3%A9aire
correct, feminine noun, standardized
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
- AGDN 1, record 3, French, AGDN
correct, feminine noun, standardized
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Stratégie de défense globale multicouche conçue pour protéger un pays sur tous les fronts contre des attaques radiologiques et nucléaires avant que les menaces n'atteignent leurs cibles, et ainsi réduire le risque de terrorisme nucléaire. 1, record 3, French, - architecture%20globale%20de%20d%C3%A9tection%20nucl%C3%A9aire
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
L'architecture globale de détection nucléaire est un concept américain et permet une capacité nationale accrue d'affronter, de détecter et de neutraliser les attaques radiologiques et nucléaires. 1, record 3, French, - architecture%20globale%20de%20d%C3%A9tection%20nucl%C3%A9aire
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 OBS
architecture globale de détection nucléaire; AGDN : terme, abréviation et définition normalisés par le Comité de terminologie de la planification axée sur les capacités au Canada et le Bureau de la traduction. 2, record 3, French, - architecture%20globale%20de%20d%C3%A9tection%20nucl%C3%A9aire
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2007-06-14
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Federal Government Bodies and Committees (Canadian)
- CBRNE Weapons
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- Nuclear, Biological and Chemical Detection Product Division
1, record 4, English, Nuclear%2C%20Biological%20and%20Chemical%20Detection%20Product%20Division
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Public Works and Government Services Canada. 1, record 4, English, - Nuclear%2C%20Biological%20and%20Chemical%20Detection%20Product%20Division
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités fédéraux (Gouvernement canadien)
- Armes CBRNE
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- Division de détection nucléaire, biologique et chimique
1, record 4, French, Division%20de%20d%C3%A9tection%20nucl%C3%A9aire%2C%20biologique%20et%20chimique
correct, feminine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Travaux publics et Services gouvernementaux Canada. 1, record 4, French, - Division%20de%20d%C3%A9tection%20nucl%C3%A9aire%2C%20biologique%20et%20chimique
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 2002-03-07
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Surveillance, Detection and Reconnaissance (Military)
- CBRNE Weapons
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- nuclear detonation, detection and reporting system
1, record 5, English, nuclear%20detonation%2C%20detection%20and%20reporting%20system
correct, NATO, standardized
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A system deployed to provide surveillance coverage of critical friendly target areas, and indicate place, height of burst, yield, and ground zero of nuclear detonations. 2, record 5, English, - nuclear%20detonation%2C%20detection%20and%20reporting%20system
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
nuclear detonation, detection and reporting system: term and definition standardized by NATO. 3, record 5, English, - nuclear%20detonation%2C%20detection%20and%20reporting%20system
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Surveillance, détection et reconnaissance (Militaire)
- Armes CBRNE
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- système de détection et de compte rendu d'explosion nucléaire
1, record 5, French, syst%C3%A8me%20de%20d%C3%A9tection%20et%20de%20compte%20rendu%20d%27explosion%20nucl%C3%A9aire
correct, masculine noun, NATO, standardized
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Système déployé pour assurer la surveillance de zones amies contenant des points sensibles et pour indiquer le lieu, la hauteur d'éclatement, la puissance et le point zéro d'une explosion nucléaire. 2, record 5, French, - syst%C3%A8me%20de%20d%C3%A9tection%20et%20de%20compte%20rendu%20d%27explosion%20nucl%C3%A9aire
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
système de détection et de compte rendu d'explosion nucléaire : terme et définition normalisés par l'OTAN. 3, record 5, French, - syst%C3%A8me%20de%20d%C3%A9tection%20et%20de%20compte%20rendu%20d%27explosion%20nucl%C3%A9aire
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Vigilancia, detección y reconocimiento (Militar)
- Armas QBRNE
Record 5, Main entry term, Spanish
- sistema de detección e información sobre explosiones nucleares
1, record 5, Spanish, sistema%20de%20detecci%C3%B3n%20e%20informaci%C3%B3n%20sobre%20explosiones%20nucleares
correct, masculine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 5, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Conjunto de elementos desplegados que aseguran la vigilancia de zonas propias donde existen puntos sensibles que puedan indicar el lugar, la altura de la explosión, la potencia y el punto cero de las explosiones nucleares. 1, record 5, Spanish, - sistema%20de%20detecci%C3%B3n%20e%20informaci%C3%B3n%20sobre%20explosiones%20nucleares
Record 6 - internal organization data 2000-07-04
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Various Military Titles
- Surveillance, Detection and Reconnaissance (Military)
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- Canadian Forces Nuclear Detection, Identification and Dosimetry Project 1, record 6, English, Canadian%20Forces%20Nuclear%20Detection%2C%20Identification%20and%20Dosimetry%20Project
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record 6, Key term(s)
- CF Nuclear Detection, Identification and Dosimetry Project
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Appellations militaires diverses
- Surveillance, détection et reconnaissance (Militaire)
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- Projet de détection, d'identification et de dosimétrie nucléaires des Forces canadiennes
1, record 6, French, Projet%20de%20d%C3%A9tection%2C%20d%27identification%20et%20de%20dosim%C3%A9trie%20nucl%C3%A9aires%20des%20Forces%20canadiennes
masculine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Source(s) : Direction des produits commerciaux et de consommation, Direction générale du service des approvisionnements, TPSGC [Travaux publics et Services gouvernementaux Canada. 1, record 6, French, - Projet%20de%20d%C3%A9tection%2C%20d%27identification%20et%20de%20dosim%C3%A9trie%20nucl%C3%A9aires%20des%20Forces%20canadiennes
Record 6, Key term(s)
- Projet de détection, d'identification et de dosimétrie nucléaires des FC
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 1990-10-12
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- CBRNE Weapons
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- nuclear test detection
1, record 7, English, nuclear%20test%20detection
correct
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Armes CBRNE
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- détection des essais d'engins nucléaires
1, record 7, French, d%C3%A9tection%20des%20essais%20d%27engins%20nucl%C3%A9aires
correct, feminine 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 1990-08-31
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- Spacecraft
- Remote Sensing
- Surveillance, Detection and Reconnaissance (Military)
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- nuclear radiation detection satellite
1, record 8, English, nuclear%20radiation%20detection%20satellite
correct
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
Record 8, Synonyms, English
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Engins spatiaux
- Télédétection
- Surveillance, détection et reconnaissance (Militaire)
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- satellite de détection de radiation nucléaire
1, record 8, French, satellite%20de%20d%C3%A9tection%20de%20radiation%20nucl%C3%A9aire
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 1986-10-30
Record 9, English
Record 9, Subject field(s)
- CBRNE Weapons
Record 9, Main entry term, English
- integrated Operational nuclear detonation detection system
1, record 9, English, integrated%20Operational%20nuclear%20detonation%20detection%20system
correct
Record 9, Abbreviations, English
- IONDS 1, record 9, English, IONDS
correct
Record 9, Synonyms, English
Record 9, French
Record 9, Domaine(s)
- Armes CBRNE
Record 9, Main entry term, French
- détonation nucléaire opérationnelle intégrée
1, record 9, French, d%C3%A9tonation%20nucl%C3%A9aire%20op%C3%A9rationnelle%20int%C3%A9gr%C3%A9e
correct, feminine 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 1985-06-26
Record 10, English
Record 10, Subject field(s)
- Spacecraft
Record 10, Main entry term, English
- nuclear detection satellite 1, record 10, English, nuclear%20detection%20satellite
Record 10, Abbreviations, English
Record 10, Synonyms, English
Record 10, Textual support, English
Record 10, French
Record 10, Domaine(s)
- Engins spatiaux
Record 10, Main entry term, French
- satellite détecteur d'explosions nucléaires 1, record 10, French, satellite%20d%C3%A9tecteur%20d%27explosions%20nucl%C3%A9aires
Record 10, Abbreviations, French
Record 10, Synonyms, French
Record 10, Textual support, French
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 OBS
BT-138 1, record 10, French, - satellite%20d%C3%A9tecteur%20d%27explosions%20nucl%C3%A9aires
Record 10, Spanish
Record 10, Textual support, Spanish
Record 11 - internal organization data 1985-02-26
Record 11, English
Record 11, Subject field(s)
- Nuclear Science and Technology
Record 11, Main entry term, English
- nuclear detection 1, record 11, English, nuclear%20detection
Record 11, Abbreviations, English
Record 11, Synonyms, English
Record 11, French
Record 11, Domaine(s)
- Sciences et techniques nucléaires
Record 11, Main entry term, French
- détection des explosions nucléaires 1, record 11, French, d%C3%A9tection%20des%20explosions%20nucl%C3%A9aires
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 1982-11-23
Record 12, English
Record 12, Subject field(s)
- Atomic Physics
Record 12, Main entry term, English
- nuclear detection 1, record 12, English, nuclear%20detection
Record 12, Abbreviations, English
Record 12, Synonyms, English
Record 12, Textual support, English
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Nuclear radiations are detected when one can show that an element emits nuclear radiations. 1, record 12, English, - nuclear%20detection
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 1 CONT
One of the oldest methods of nuclear radiation detection makes use light scintillations. 1, record 12, English, - nuclear%20detection
Record 12, French
Record 12, Domaine(s)
- Physique atomique
Record 12, Main entry term, French
- détection nucléaire
1, record 12, French, d%C3%A9tection%20nucl%C3%A9aire
feminine noun
Record 12, Abbreviations, French
Record 12, Synonyms, French
Record 12, Textual support, French
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Mise en évidence d'un rayonnement. 1, record 12, French, - d%C3%A9tection%20nucl%C3%A9aire
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 1 CONT
La détection nucléaire se fait à l'aide de détecteurs de plastique de verre, de détecteurs minéraux ou par radiographie. 1, record 12, French, - d%C3%A9tection%20nucl%C3%A9aire
Record 12, Spanish
Record 12, Textual support, Spanish
Record 13 - internal organization data 1976-06-19
Record 13, English
Record 13, Subject field(s)
- Atomic Physics
Record 13, Main entry term, English
- detection of nuclear particles 1, record 13, English, detection%20of%20nuclear%20particles
Record 13, Abbreviations, English
Record 13, Synonyms, English
Record 13, Textual support, English
Record 13, French
Record 13, Domaine(s)
- Physique atomique
Record 13, Main entry term, French
- détection de particules nucléaires
1, record 13, French, d%C3%A9tection%20de%20particules%20nucl%C3%A9aires
feminine noun
Record 13, Abbreviations, French
Record 13, Synonyms, French
Record 13, Textual support, French
Record number: 13, Textual support number: 1 OBS
énergie atomiques. 1, record 13, French, - d%C3%A9tection%20de%20particules%20nucl%C3%A9aires
Record 13, Spanish
Record 13, Textual support, Spanish
Record 14 - internal organization data 1976-06-19
Record 14, English
Record 14, Subject field(s)
- Cooling and Ventilating Systems
- Nuclear Power Stations
Record 14, Main entry term, English
- nuclear measuring and detection equipment 1, record 14, English, nuclear%20measuring%20and%20detection%20equipment
Record 14, Abbreviations, English
Record 14, Synonyms, English
Record 14, French
Record 14, Domaine(s)
- Systèmes de refroidissement et de ventilation
- Centrales nucléaires
Record 14, Main entry term, French
- matériel de mesure et de détection nucléaire
1, record 14, French, mat%C3%A9riel%20de%20mesure%20et%20de%20d%C3%A9tection%20nucl%C3%A9aire
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 1976-06-19
Record 15, English
Record 15, Subject field(s)
- Remote Sensing
- Nuclear Science and Technology
Record 15, Main entry term, English
- nuclear explosives detection 1, record 15, English, nuclear%20explosives%20detection
Record 15, Abbreviations, English
Record 15, Synonyms, English
- nuclear event detection 1, record 15, English, nuclear%20event%20detection
Record 15, French
Record 15, Domaine(s)
- Télédétection
- Sciences et techniques nucléaires
Record 15, Main entry term, French
- détection des explosifs nucléaires
1, record 15, French, d%C3%A9tection%20des%20explosifs%20nucl%C3%A9aires
feminine noun
Record 15, Abbreviations, French
Record 15, Synonyms, French
Record 15, Textual support, French
Record 15, Spanish
Record 15, Textual support, Spanish
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