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TERMINAL CONTROL UNIT [5 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2012-08-16
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Military Organization
- Air Space Control
- Radar, Radio Guidance and Goniometry
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- military terminal control unit
1, record 1, English, military%20terminal%20control%20unit
correct, standardized
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
- MTCU 1, record 1, English, MTCU
correct, standardized
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A system of control by surveillance and precision radar, consolidated into one specific military unit to provide radar traffic control service to IFR [instrument flight rules] flights operating within a designated terminal control area (TCA). 1, record 1, English, - military%20terminal%20control%20unit
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
military terminal control unit; MTCU: term, abbreviation and definition standardized by the Glossary for Pilots and Air Traffic Services Personnel Committee. 2, record 1, English, - military%20terminal%20control%20unit
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Organisation militaire
- Contrôle de l'espace aérien
- Radar, radioguidage et radiogoniométrie
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- unité militaire de contrôle terminal
1, record 1, French, unit%C3%A9%20militaire%20de%20contr%C3%B4le%20terminal
correct, feminine noun, standardized
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
- MTCU 1, record 1, French, MTCU
correct, feminine noun, standardized
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Système de contrôle par radar de surveillance et de précision, constitué en une unité militaire précise afin de fournir le service de contrôle de la circulation aérienne par radar aux aéronefs IFR [règles de vol aux instruments] évoluant à l'intérieur d'une région de contrôle terminal (TCA) désignée. 1, record 1, French, - unit%C3%A9%20militaire%20de%20contr%C3%B4le%20terminal
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
unité militaire de contrôle terminal; MTCU : terme, abréviation et définition normalisés par le Comité sur le Glossaire à l'intention des pilotes et du personnel des services de la circulation aérienne. 2, record 1, French, - unit%C3%A9%20militaire%20de%20contr%C3%B4le%20terminal
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2011-11-21
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Air Traffic Control
- Air Transport Personnel and Services
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- terminal control unit
1, record 2, English, terminal%20control%20unit
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
- TCU 2, record 2, English, TCU
correct
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
An ATC [air traffic control] unit that provides ATC service to aircraft operating within or in the vicinity of a terminal control area (TCA). 3, record 2, English, - terminal%20control%20unit
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
This type of unit no longer exists, but the term is still widely used. 3, record 2, English, - terminal%20control%20unit
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Circulation et trafic aériens
- Personnel et services (Transport aérien)
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- unité de contrôle terminal
1, record 2, French, unit%C3%A9%20de%20contr%C3%B4le%20terminal
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
- TCU 2, record 2, French, TCU
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Unité ATC [contrôle de la circulation aérienne] qui assure le service ATC pour les aéronefs évoluant à l'intérieur ou à proximité d'une région de contrôle terminal (TCA). 3, record 2, French, - unit%C3%A9%20de%20contr%C3%B4le%20terminal
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Ce type d'unité n'existe plus, mais le terme est encore beaucoup employé. 3, record 2, French, - unit%C3%A9%20de%20contr%C3%B4le%20terminal
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2001-11-05
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Computer Peripheral Equipment
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- terminal controller
1, record 3, English, terminal%20controller
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
- terminal control unit 2, record 3, English, terminal%20control%20unit
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A hard-wired or intelligent (programmable) device which provides detailed control for one or more terminal devices. 3, record 3, English, - terminal%20controller
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Périphériques (Informatique)
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- unité de gestion de terminaux
1, record 3, French, unit%C3%A9%20de%20gestion%20de%20terminaux
correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Equipo periférico (Computadoras)
Record 3, Main entry term, Spanish
- controlador de terminales
1, record 3, Spanish, controlador%20de%20terminales
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 3, Synonyms, Spanish
- unidad de gestión de los terminales 2, record 3, Spanish, unidad%20de%20gesti%C3%B3n%20de%20los%20terminales
correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 1994-11-30
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Various Military Titles
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- Chief Controller Military Terminal Control Unit
1, record 4, English, Chief%20Controller%20Military%20Terminal%20Control%20Unit
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
- CC MTCU 1, record 4, English, CC%20MTCU
correct
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Title and abbreviation officially approved by the Department of National Defence (Air Command, Winnipeg). 1, record 4, English, - Chief%20Controller%20Military%20Terminal%20Control%20Unit
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Appellations militaires diverses
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- Chef contrôleur - Unité de contrôle terminal militaire
1, record 4, French, Chef%20contr%C3%B4leur%20%2D%20Unit%C3%A9%20de%20contr%C3%B4le%20terminal%20militaire
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
- CC UCTM 1, record 4, French, CC%20UCTM
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Abréviation et titre officialisés par le Ministère de la Défense nationale (Commandement aérien, Winnipeg). 1, record 4, French, - Chef%20contr%C3%B4leur%20%2D%20Unit%C3%A9%20de%20contr%C3%B4le%20terminal%20militaire
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 1987-05-26
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Organizations, Administrative Units and Committees
- Air Transport
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- Calgary Terminal Control Unit
1, record 5, English, Calgary%20Terminal%20Control%20Unit
correct, Canada
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Organismes, unités administratives et comités
- Transport aérien
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- installation de contrôle terminal de Calgary
1, record 5, French, installation%20de%20contr%C3%B4le%20terminal%20de%20Calgary
correct, Canada
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
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