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SIGMET [4 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2015-08-07
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Meteorological Forecasting, Data Measurement and Analysis
- Air Navigation Aids
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- SIGMET information
1, record 1, English, SIGMET%20information
correct, officially approved
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The information issued by a meteorological watch office concerning the occurrence or expected occurrence of specified en-route weather phenomena [such as convection, turbulence, and icing, etc.] which may affect the safety of aircraft operations. 2, record 1, English, - SIGMET%20information
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
SIGMET information: contraction for "significant meteorological information." 3, record 1, English, - SIGMET%20information
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
SIGMET information: term and definition officially approved by the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO). 4, record 1, English, - SIGMET%20information
Record 1, Key term(s)
- significant meteorological information
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Prévisions météorologiques et mesure et analyse des données
- Aides à la navigation aérienne
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- renseignement SIGMET
1, record 1, French, renseignement%20SIGMET
correct, see observation, masculine noun, officially approved
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Renseignement établi et communiqué par un centre de veille météorologique, concernant l'occurrence effective ou prévue de phénomènes météorologiques en route spécifiés qui peuvent affecter la sécurité de l'exploitation aérienne. 2, record 1, French, - renseignement%20SIGMET
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
renseignement SIGMET : terme habituellement utilisé au pluriel. 3, record 1, French, - renseignement%20SIGMET
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
renseignements SIGMET : terme et définition uniformisés par l'Organisation de l'aviation civile internationale (OACI) et par le Comité d'uniformisation de la terminologie aéronautique (CUTA) - Opérations aériennes. 4, record 1, French, - renseignement%20SIGMET
Record 1, Key term(s)
- renseignements SIGMET
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Previsiones meteorológicas, medición y análisis de datos
- Ayuda para la navegación aérea
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- información SIGMET
1, record 1, Spanish, informaci%C3%B3n%20SIGMET
correct, feminine noun, officially approved
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Información expedida por una oficina de vigilancia meteorológica, relativa a la existencia real o prevista de fenómenos meteorológicos en rutas especificadas, que pueden afectar la seguridad de las operaciones de aeronaves. 2, record 1, Spanish, - informaci%C3%B3n%20SIGMET
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
información SIGMET : término y definición aceptados oficialmente por la Organización de Aviación Civil Internacional(OACI). 3, record 1, Spanish, - informaci%C3%B3n%20SIGMET
Record 2 - internal organization data 2011-12-14
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Air Traffic Control
- Data Transmission
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- VOLMET data link service
1, record 2, English, VOLMET%20data%20link%20service
correct, officially approved
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- data link VOLMET 2, record 2, English, data%20link%20VOLMET
correct, officially approved
- D-VOLMET 2, record 2, English, D%2DVOLMET
correct, officially approved
- D-VOLMET 2, record 2, English, D%2DVOLMET
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
In-flight meteorological information provided by data link. 3, record 2, English, - VOLMET%20data%20link%20service
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
VOLMET data link service; data link VOLMET; D-VOLMET: terms and abbreviation officially approved by the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO). 4, record 2, English, - VOLMET%20data%20link%20service
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
The acronym "VOLMET" stands for "in-flight meteorological information." 5, record 2, English, - VOLMET%20data%20link%20service
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Circulation et trafic aériens
- Transmission de données
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- service VOLMET par liaison de données
1, record 2, French, service%20VOLMET%20par%20liaison%20de%20donn%C3%A9es
correct, masculine noun, officially approved
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- VOLMET par liaison de données 2, record 2, French, VOLMET%20par%20liaison%20de%20donn%C3%A9es
correct, masculine noun
- D-VOLMET 2, record 2, French, D%2DVOLMET
correct, masculine noun
- D-VOLMET 2, record 2, French, D%2DVOLMET
- VOLMET liaison de données 1, record 2, French, VOLMET%20liaison%20de%20donn%C3%A9es
correct, masculine noun, officially approved
- D-VOLMET 1, record 2, French, D%2DVOLMET
correct, masculine noun, officially approved
- D-VOLMET 1, record 2, French, D%2DVOLMET
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Renseignements météorologiques transmis, en vol, par liaison de données. 2, record 2, French, - service%20VOLMET%20par%20liaison%20de%20donn%C3%A9es
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
service VOLMET par liaison de données; VOLMET liaison de données; D-VOLMET : termes et abréviation uniformisés par l'Organisation de l'aviation civile internationale (OACI). 3, record 2, French, - service%20VOLMET%20par%20liaison%20de%20donn%C3%A9es
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
L'acronyme «VOLMET» signifie «renseignements météorologiques destinés aux aéronefs en vol». 4, record 2, French, - service%20VOLMET%20par%20liaison%20de%20donn%C3%A9es
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Control de tránsito aéreo
- Transmisión de datos
Record 2, Main entry term, Spanish
- servicio VOLMET por enlace de datos
1, record 2, Spanish, servicio%20VOLMET%20por%20enlace%20de%20datos
correct, masculine noun, officially approved
Record 2, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 2, Synonyms, Spanish
- enlace de datos VOLMET 1, record 2, Spanish, enlace%20de%20datos%20VOLMET
correct, masculine noun, officially approved
- D-VOLMET 1, record 2, Spanish, D%2DVOLMET
correct, masculine noun, officially approved
- D-VOLMET 1, record 2, Spanish, D%2DVOLMET
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Suministro de informes meteorológicos de aeródromo actuales, pronósticos de aeródromo y mensajes SIGMET por medio de enlace de datos. [Definición aceptada oficialmente por la OACI. ] 1, record 2, Spanish, - servicio%20VOLMET%20por%20enlace%20de%20datos
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
servicio VOLMET por enlace de datos; enlace de datos VOLMET; D-VOLMET: términos y abreviatura aceptados oficialmente por la Organización de Aviación Civil Internacional (OACI). 2, record 2, Spanish, - servicio%20VOLMET%20por%20enlace%20de%20datos
Record 3 - internal organization data 2002-10-24
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Air Navigation Aids
- Meteorology
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- VOLMET broadcast
1, record 3, English, VOLMET%20broadcast
correct, officially approved
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Routine broadcast containing, as appropriate, current aerodrome weather reports, aerodrome forecasts and SIGMET messages for aircraft in flight. [Definition officially approved by ICAO.] 1, record 3, English, - VOLMET%20broadcast
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
VOLMET broadcast: term officially approved by the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO). 2, record 3, English, - VOLMET%20broadcast
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Aides à la navigation aérienne
- Météorologie
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- diffusion VOLMET
1, record 3, French, diffusion%20VOLMET
correct, feminine noun, officially approved
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Diffusion régulière contenant, selon les besoins, des messages d'observations météorologiques d'aérodrome à jour, des prévisions d'aérodrome et des renseignements SIGMET destinés aux aéronefs en vol. [Définition uniformisée par l'OACI.] 1, record 3, French, - diffusion%20VOLMET
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
diffusion VOLMET : terme uniformisé par l'Organisation de l'aviation civile internationale (OACI). 2, record 3, French, - diffusion%20VOLMET
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Ayuda para la navegación aérea
- Meteorología
Record 3, Main entry term, Spanish
- radiodifusión VOLMET
1, record 3, Spanish, radiodifusi%C3%B3n%20VOLMET
correct, feminine noun, officially approved
Record 3, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 3, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Radiodifusión ordinaria que contiene, según corresponda, informes meteorológicos de aeródromo actuales, pronósticos de aeródromo y mensajes SIGMET para aeronaves en vuelo. [Definición aceptada oficialmente por la OACI. ] 1, record 3, Spanish, - radiodifusi%C3%B3n%20VOLMET
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
radiodifusión VOLMET: término aceptado oficialmente por la Organización de Aviación Civil Internacional (OACI). 2, record 3, Spanish, - radiodifusi%C3%B3n%20VOLMET
Record 4 - internal organization data 2002-07-22
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Meteorology
- Air Transport Personnel and Services
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- meteorological services
1, record 4, English, meteorological%20services
correct, plural, officially approved
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
- MET 1, record 4, English, MET
correct, officially approved
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Those facilities and services that furnish aviation with meteorological forecasts, briefs and observations as well as SIGMET information, VOLMET broadcasting material and any other meteorological data provided by States for aeronautical use. [Definition officially approved by ICAO.] 1, record 4, English, - meteorological%20services
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
meteorological services; MET: term and abbreviation officially approved by the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO). 2, record 4, English, - meteorological%20services
Record 4, Key term(s)
- meteorological service
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Météorologie
- Personnel et services (Transport aérien)
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- services météorologiques
1, record 4, French, services%20m%C3%A9t%C3%A9orologiques
correct, masculine noun, plural, officially approved
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
- MET 1, record 4, French, MET
correct, masculine noun, officially approved
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Installations et services qui fournissent à l'aviation des prévisions météorologiques, des exposés verbaux et des observations ainsi que des renseignements SIGMET, des données pour les émissions VOLMET et tous autres renseignements météorologiques que les États fournissent à l'aviation. [Définition uniformisée par l'OACI.] 1, record 4, French, - services%20m%C3%A9t%C3%A9orologiques
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
services météorologiques; MET : terme et abréviation uniformisés par l'Organisation de l'aviation civile internationale (OACI). 2, record 4, French, - services%20m%C3%A9t%C3%A9orologiques
Record 4, Key term(s)
- service météorologique
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Meteorología
- Personal y servicios (Transporte aéreo)
Record 4, Main entry term, Spanish
- servicios meteorológicos
1, record 4, Spanish, servicios%20meteorol%C3%B3gicos
correct, masculine noun, plural, officially approved
Record 4, Abbreviations, Spanish
- MET 1, record 4, Spanish, MET
correct, masculine noun, officially approved
Record 4, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Instalaciones y servicios que proporcionan pronósticos, exposiciones verbales y observaciones meteorológicos a la aviación, así como información SIGMET, emisiones VOLMET y otros datos meteorológicos ofrecidos por los Estados para fines aeronáuticos. [Definición aceptada oficialmente por la OACI. ] 1, record 4, Spanish, - servicios%20meteorol%C3%B3gicos
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
servicios meteorológicos; MET: término y abreviatura aceptados oficialmente por la Organización de Aviación Civil Internacional (OACI). 2, record 4, Spanish, - servicios%20meteorol%C3%B3gicos
Record 4, Key term(s)
- servicio meteorológico
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