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ALTURA LIBRE SUELO [3 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2022-03-30
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Transmission Systems (Motor Vehicles and Bicycles)
- Wheels and Tires (Motor Vehicles and Bicycles)
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- portal axle
1, record 1, English, portal%20axle
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- arched axle 2, record 1, English, arched%20axle
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
In a portal axle, the axle shaft is above the wheel hub. At the ends of the axle is a more complex system of gears that translate motion downward to the wheel hub — an added step that allows the axle shaft to be higher than the center of the wheels. Essentially, the axle rotates on a higher plane than the wheels, which allows, among other things, for higher overall ground clearance. 1, record 1, English, - portal%20axle
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 PHR
front portal axle, rear portal axle 3, record 1, English, - portal%20axle
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Transmission (Véhicules automobiles et bicyclettes)
- Roues et pneus (Véhicules automobiles et bicyclettes)
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- pont portique
1, record 1, French, pont%20portique
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 PHR
pont portique arrière, pont portique avant 2, record 1, French, - pont%20portique
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Sistemas de transmisión (Vehículos automotores y bicicletas)
- Ruedas y neumáticos (Vehículos automotores y bicicletas)
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- eje pórtico
1, record 1, Spanish, eje%20p%C3%B3rtico
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Los ejes pórtico [...] son una tecnología utilizada para aumentar la altura libre sobre el suelo en algunos tipos de ejes motrices. 1, record 1, Spanish, - eje%20p%C3%B3rtico
Record 2 - internal organization data 2018-07-31
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Bodywork and Framework (Motor Vehicles)
- Suspension Systems (Motor Vehicles and Bicycles)
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- ground clearance
1, record 2, English, ground%20clearance
correct, standardized
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- clearance 2, record 2, English, clearance
correct
- road clearance 3, record 2, English, road%20clearance
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The distance between the ground and the lowest point of the centre part of the vehicle. 4, record 2, English, - ground%20clearance
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The centre part is that part contained between two planes parallel to and equidistant from the longitudinal median plane (of the vehicle) and separated by a distance which is 80 % of the least distance between points on the inner edges of the wheels on any one axle. 4, record 2, English, - ground%20clearance
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
ground clearance: term and definition standardized by ISO in 1978. 5, record 2, English, - ground%20clearance
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 3 OBS
ground clearance: term proposed by the World Road Association. 5, record 2, English, - ground%20clearance
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Carrosserie, caisse et châssis (Véhicules automobiles)
- Suspension (Véhicules automobiles et bicyclettes)
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- garde au sol
1, record 2, French, garde%20au%20sol
correct, feminine noun, standardized
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- dégagement 2, record 2, French, d%C3%A9gagement
correct, masculine noun
- dégagement au-dessus du sol 3, record 2, French, d%C3%A9gagement%20au%2Ddessus%20du%20sol
masculine noun
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Distance entre le plan d'appui et le point le plus bas de la partie centrale du véhicule. 4, record 2, French, - garde%20au%20sol
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
La partie centrale est la partie du véhicule située entre deux plans parallèles et au plan longitudinal médian (du véhicule) symétriques par rapport à ce plan, et distants de 80 % de la distance minimale entre les surfaces intérieures des roues d'un même essieu du véhicule. 4, record 2, French, - garde%20au%20sol
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
garde au sol : terme et définition normalisés par l'ISO en 1978. 5, record 2, French, - garde%20au%20sol
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 3 OBS
garde au sol : terme proposé par l'Association mondiale de la route. 5, record 2, French, - garde%20au%20sol
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Carrocería y chasis (Vehículos automotores)
- Suspensión (Vehículos automotores y bicicletas)
Record 2, Main entry term, Spanish
- altura libre al suelo
1, record 2, Spanish, altura%20libre%20al%20suelo
feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 2, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2012-06-04
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Aircraft Maneuvers
- Air Traffic Control
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- air-taxiing
1, record 3, English, air%2Dtaxiing
correct, officially approved
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The movement of a helicopter/VTOL [vertical take-off and landing aircraft] above the surface of an aerodrome, normally in ground effect and at a ground speed normally less than 37 km/h (20 kt [knots]). [Definition officially approved by ICAO.] 2, record 3, English, - air%2Dtaxiing
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The actual height may vary, and some helicopters may require air-taxiing above 8 m (25 ft) AGL [above ground level] to reduce ground effect turbulence or provide clearance for cargo slingloads. The term "air taxiing" is more appropriate than the term "hover taxi" which presents some difficulty ... the term "hover" connotes a stationary position in the air, whereas the term "taxi" connotes movement. 2, record 3, English, - air%2Dtaxiing
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 OBS
air-taxiing: concept including "air taxi" and "hover taxi," two different concepts at Transport Canada. 3, record 3, English, - air%2Dtaxiing
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 3 OBS
air-taxiing: term officially approved by the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO). 3, record 3, English, - air%2Dtaxiing
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Manœuvres d'aéronefs
- Circulation et trafic aériens
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- circulation en vol rasant
1, record 3, French, circulation%20en%20vol%20rasant
correct, see observation, 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
Déplacement d'un hélicoptère/ADAV [avion à décollage et atterrissage verticaux] au-dessus de la surface d'un aérodrome, normalement dans l'effet de sol et à une vitesse sol inférieure à 37 km/h (20 kt [nœuds]). [Définition uniformisée par l'OACI.] 2, record 3, French, - circulation%20en%20vol%20rasant
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
La hauteur effective peut varier et certains hélicoptères devront peut-être circuler en vol rasant à plus de 8 m (25 [pieds]) au-dessus du sol pour réduire la turbulence due à l'effet de sol ou avoir suffisamment de dégagement pour les charges à l'élingue. 2, record 3, French, - circulation%20en%20vol%20rasant
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 OBS
circulation en vol rasant : notion englobant les notions de circulation en vol et circulation près du sol qu'on retrouve à Transports Canada. 3, record 3, French, - circulation%20en%20vol%20rasant
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 3 OBS
circulation en vol rasant : terme uniformisé par l'Organisation de l'aviation civile internationale (OACI). 3, record 3, French, - circulation%20en%20vol%20rasant
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Maniobras de las aeronaves
- Control de tránsito aéreo
Record 3, Main entry term, Spanish
- rodaje aéreo
1, record 3, Spanish, rodaje%20a%C3%A9reo
correct, masculine noun, officially approved
Record 3, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 3, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Movimiento de un helicóptero o VTOL por encima de la superficie de un aeródromo, normalmente con efecto de suelo y a una velocidad respecto al suelo normalmente inferior a 37 km/h (20 kt). [Definición aceptada oficialmente por la OACI.] 1, record 3, Spanish, - rodaje%20a%C3%A9reo
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
La altura real puede variar, y algunos helicópteros habrán de efectuar el rodaje aéreo por encima de los 8 m(25 jt) sobre el nivel del suelo a fin de reducir la turbulencia debida al efecto de suelo y dejar espacio libre para las cargas por eslinga. 1, record 3, Spanish, - rodaje%20a%C3%A9reo
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 OBS
rodaje aéreo: término aceptado oficialmente por la Organización de Aviación Civil Internacional (OACI). 2, record 3, Spanish, - rodaje%20a%C3%A9reo
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