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PCN [3 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2015-03-18
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Road Construction
- Airport Runways and Areas
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- pavement classification number
1, record 1, English, pavement%20classification%20number
correct, standardized, officially approved
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
- PCN 1, record 1, English, PCN
correct, standardized, officially approved
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A number expressing the bearing strength of a pavement for unrestricted operations. [Definition officially approved by ICAO.] 2, record 1, English, - pavement%20classification%20number
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
PCNs are expressed on a scale from approximately 5 (weakest pavements) to 110 (strongest pavements) and are linked to the pavement type and a standard subgrade category. Aircraft tire pressure restrictions, where applicable, are contained within the PCN reporting code. The ICAO [International Civil Aviation Organization] PCN system is the internationally approved and accepted method for the reporting of airport pavement bearing strengths. In Canada, the pavement load rating (PLR) chart for each airport reports bearing strength using both the ICAO PCN and the Canadian PLR code. 3, record 1, English, - pavement%20classification%20number
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
pavement classification number; PCN: term and abbreviation standardized by the Glossary for Pilots and Air Traffic Services Personnel Committee and officially approved by the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO). 4, record 1, English, - pavement%20classification%20number
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Construction des voies de circulation
- Pistes et aires d'aéroport
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- numéro de classification de chaussée
1, record 1, French, num%C3%A9ro%20de%20classification%20de%20chauss%C3%A9e
correct, masculine noun, standardized, officially approved
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
- PCN 1, record 1, French, PCN
correct, masculine noun, standardized, officially approved
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Nombre qui exprime la force portante d'une chaussée pour une exploitation sans restriction. [Définition uniformisée par l'OACI.] 2, record 1, French, - num%C3%A9ro%20de%20classification%20de%20chauss%C3%A9e
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Les PCN sont exprimés selon une échelle allant de 5 environ (pour les chaussées les moins résistantes) à 110 (pour les chaussées les plus résistantes) et sont liés au type de chaussée et au terrain de fondation. Les restrictions quant à la pression des pneus figurent, le cas échéant, dans le code de rapport du PCN. Le système PCN de l'OACI [Organisation de l'aviation civile internationale] est approuvé et accepté à l'échelle internationale pour évaluer la force portante des chaussées aux aéroports. Au Canada, le tableau des indices de résistance de chaussée de chaque aéroport exprime la force portante en fonction du PCN de l'OACI et de l'indice de résistance de chaussée (PLR) canadien. 3, record 1, French, - num%C3%A9ro%20de%20classification%20de%20chauss%C3%A9e
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
numéro de classification de chaussée; PCN : terme et abréviation normalisés par le Comité sur le Glossaire à l'intention des pilotes et du personnel des services de la circulation aérienne et uniformisés par l'Organisation de l'aviation civile internationale (OACI). 4, record 1, French, - num%C3%A9ro%20de%20classification%20de%20chauss%C3%A9e
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Construcción de carreteras
- Pistas y áreas del aeropuerto
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- número de clasificación de pavimentos
1, record 1, Spanish, n%C3%BAmero%20de%20clasificaci%C3%B3n%20de%20pavimentos
correct, masculine noun, officially approved
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
- PCN 2, record 1, Spanish, PCN
correct, masculine noun, officially approved
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Cifra que indica la resistencia de un pavimento para utilizarlo sin restricciones. [Definición aceptada oficialmente por la OACI.] 2, record 1, Spanish, - n%C3%BAmero%20de%20clasificaci%C3%B3n%20de%20pavimentos
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
número de clasificación de pavimentos; PCN : término y abreviatura aceptados oficialmente por la Organización de Aviación Civil Internacional(OACI). 3, record 1, Spanish, - n%C3%BAmero%20de%20clasificaci%C3%B3n%20de%20pavimentos
Record 2 - internal organization data 2014-09-23
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Corporate Management
- Federal Administration
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- business operations
1, record 2, English, business%20operations
correct, plural, standardized
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Business services, processes and associated resources that are specific to the internal functioning of a federal government institution. 1, record 2, English, - business%20operations
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
business operations: term and definition standardized by Public Safety Canada and the Translation Bureau. 2, record 2, English, - business%20operations
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Gestion de l'entreprise
- Administration fédérale
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- opérations
1, record 2, French, op%C3%A9rations
correct, feminine noun, plural, standardized
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Services et processus opérationnels, ainsi que toute ressource connexe, qui sont spécifiques au fonctionnement interne d'une institution gouvernementale fédérale. 1, record 2, French, - op%C3%A9rations
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
opérations : terme et définition normalisés par Sécurité publique Canada et le Bureau de la traduction. 2, record 2, French, - op%C3%A9rations
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Gestión de la empresa
- Administración federal
Record 2, Main entry term, Spanish
- operaciones de negocios
1, record 2, Spanish, operaciones%20de%20negocios
correct, feminine noun, plural
Record 2, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 2, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Un Plan de Continuidad de Negocios(PCN) es un documento en el que constan un conjunto de compromisos sobre la implementación de cursos de acción que una organización debe ejecutar en caso de que un desastre, interrupción mayor o contingencia catastrófica se materialice impidiendo su normal funcionamiento. El PCN debe asegurar la recuperación de los procesos críticos que soportan a las operaciones de negocios para su reanudación en el menor tiempo posible y con costos acotados. 1, record 2, Spanish, - operaciones%20de%20negocios
Record 3 - internal organization data 2008-05-16
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Telecommunications
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- personal communications network
1, record 3, English, personal%20communications%20network
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
- PCN 1, record 3, English, PCN
correct
Record 3, Synonyms, English
- Personal Communications Network 2, record 3, English, Personal%20Communications%20Network
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A micro-cell based radio telephone network, providing two-way mobile telephony, with at least slow-speed handoffs from cell to cell. 3, record 3, English, - personal%20communications%20network
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
At the present [1994], PCN is more an idea than a service, since there is no consensus yet on what features it should include, let alone how to provide them. 3, record 3, English, - personal%20communications%20network
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Télécommunications
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- réseau de communications personnelles
1, record 3, French, r%C3%A9seau%20de%20communications%20personnelles
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
- RCP 1, record 3, French, RCP
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Synonyms, French
- réseau de télécommunications personnelles 2, record 3, French, r%C3%A9seau%20de%20t%C3%A9l%C3%A9communications%20personnelles
masculine noun
- PCN 3, record 3, French, PCN
masculine noun
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Comment peut-on définir le PCN ? C'est la version britannique du PCS fondé sur le standard cellulaire européen, le GSM. Il vise à faire sortir ce dernier du domaine professionnel pour en faire un service et un produit grand public, tout comme le téléphone filaire usuel. 3, record 3, French, - r%C3%A9seau%20de%20communications%20personnelles
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Telecomunicaciones
Record 3, Main entry term, Spanish
- red de comunicación personal
1, record 3, Spanish, red%20de%20comunicaci%C3%B3n%20personal
correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, Spanish
- PCN 1, record 3, Spanish, PCN
correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
El desarrollo de una red global para las comunicaciones personales multimedia(Red de Comunicación Personal(PCN] con terminales individuales pequeños de coste bajo es uno de los proyectos más ambiciosos actuales a nivel mundial. 1, record 3, Spanish, - red%20de%20comunicaci%C3%B3n%20personal
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