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CONTROL MOVIMIENTO SUPERFICIE [6 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2022-10-28
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Medical Instruments and Devices
- Protection of Life
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- stretcher
1, record 1, English, stretcher
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- litter 2, record 1, English, litter
correct
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A conveyance for carrying the sick or injured. 3, record 1, English, - stretcher
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The traditional stretcher consisted of two wooden poles acting as a frame for a canvas bed. Now they are made in many different designs and of varied materials. 3, record 1, English, - stretcher
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Instruments et appareillages médicaux
- Sécurité des personnes
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- civière
1, record 1, French, civi%C3%A8re
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- brancard 2, record 1, French, brancard
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Appareil servant à porter des blessés, des malades, [...] etc. 3, record 1, French, - civi%C3%A8re
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Instrumental médico
- Protección de las personas
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- camilla
1, record 1, Spanish, camilla
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Cama estrecha y portátil, que se lleva sobre varas a mano o sobre ruedas, para transportar enfermos, heridos o cadáveres. 2, record 1, Spanish, - camilla
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
La camilla convencional de brazos rígidos y superficie de lona ha evolucionado en los últimos años buscando adaptarse mejor al paciente, evitando cambios y procurando una recogida lo menos traumática posible, con mayor control en cada movimiento. 3, record 1, Spanish, - camilla
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 PHR
Camilla articulada extensible y desmontable. 3, record 1, Spanish, - camilla
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 PHR
Camilla de vacío. 3, record 1, Spanish, - camilla
Record 2 - internal organization data 2011-03-09
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- General Conduct of Military Operations
- Land Forces
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- checkpoint
1, record 2, English, checkpoint
correct, NATO, standardized
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- check-point 2, record 2, English, check%2Dpoint
correct
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A predetermined point on the surface of the earth used as a means of controlling movement, a registration target for fire adjustment, or reference for location. 1, record 2, English, - checkpoint
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
checkpoint: term and definition standardized by NATO. 3, record 2, English, - checkpoint
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Conduite générale des opérations militaires
- Forces terrestres
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- point de référence
1, record 2, French, point%20de%20r%C3%A9f%C3%A9rence
correct, masculine noun, NATO, standardized
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- point de repère 2, record 2, French, point%20de%20rep%C3%A8re
correct, masculine noun, officially approved
- point repère 2, record 2, French, point%20rep%C3%A8re
correct, masculine noun, officially approved
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Point déterminé d'avance au sol et utilisé comme moyen de contrôle du mouvement des troupes, comme point de réglage pour un tir, ou comme repère d'un emplacement. 1, record 2, French, - point%20de%20r%C3%A9f%C3%A9rence
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
point de référence : terme et définition normalisés par l'OTAN. 3, record 2, French, - point%20de%20r%C3%A9f%C3%A9rence
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
point de repère; point repère : termes uniformisés par le Comité de terminologie française du Conseil de doctrine et de tactique de l'Armée de terre. 3, record 2, French, - point%20de%20r%C3%A9f%C3%A9rence
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Conducción general de las operaciones militares
- Ejército de tierra
Record 2, Main entry term, Spanish
- punto de referencia
1, record 2, Spanish, punto%20de%20referencia
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 2, Synonyms, Spanish
- punto de comprobación 1, record 2, Spanish, punto%20de%20comprobaci%C3%B3n
masculine noun
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Punto fijado de antemano sobre la superficie de la tierra que se utiliza para el control del movimiento de las tropas, como referencia para corrección o ajuste del tiro sobre un objetivo, o para la localización o situación de un lugar. 2, record 2, Spanish, - punto%20de%20referencia
Record 3 - internal organization data 2002-01-14
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Airfields
- Air Traffic Control
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- surface movement guidance and control system
1, record 3, English, surface%20movement%20guidance%20and%20control%20system
correct, officially approved
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
- SMGCS 2, record 3, English, SMGCS
correct, officially approved
Record 3, Synonyms, English
- SMGC system 3, record 3, English, SMGC%20system
correct
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The term "surface movement guidance and control (SMGC) system" stands for a system of aids, facilities and procedures designed to meet the requirements for guidance and control of surface traffic consistent with the particular operational conditions at a particular aerodrome. An SMGC system comprises an appropriate combination of visual aids, non-visual aids, radiotelephony communications, procedures, control and information facilities. 3, record 3, English, - surface%20movement%20guidance%20and%20control%20system
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
surface movement guidance and control system : term and abbreviation officially approved by the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO). 4, record 3, English, - surface%20movement%20guidance%20and%20control%20system
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Aérodromes
- Circulation et trafic aériens
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- système de guidage et de contrôle de la circulation de surface
1, record 3, French, syst%C3%A8me%20de%20guidage%20et%20de%20contr%C3%B4le%20de%20la%20circulation%20de%20surface
correct, masculine noun, officially approved
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
- SMGCS 2, record 3, French, SMGCS
correct, masculine noun, officially approved
Record 3, Synonyms, French
- système GCCS 3, record 3, French, syst%C3%A8me%20GCCS
correct, masculine noun, officially approved
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
L'expression «système de guidage et de contrôle de la circulation de surface (GCCS)» désigne un système d'aides, d'installations et de procédures conçu pour guider et contrôler la circulation de surface d'une manière compatible avec les conditions opérationnelles particulières d'un aérodrome. Le système GCCS est une combinaison appropriée d'aides visuelles et non visuelles, de communications radiotéléphoniques, de procédures et de moyens de contrôle et d'information. 3, record 3, French, - syst%C3%A8me%20de%20guidage%20et%20de%20contr%C3%B4le%20de%20la%20circulation%20de%20surface
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
système de guidage et de contrôle de la circulation de surface : terme et abréviation uniformisés par l'Organisation de l'aviation civile internationale (OACI). 4, record 3, French, - syst%C3%A8me%20de%20guidage%20et%20de%20contr%C3%B4le%20de%20la%20circulation%20de%20surface
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Aeródromos
- Control de tránsito aéreo
Record 3, Main entry term, Spanish
- sistema de guía y control del movimiento en la superficie
1, record 3, Spanish, sistema%20de%20gu%C3%ADa%20y%20control%20del%20movimiento%20en%20la%20superficie
correct, masculine noun, officially approved
Record 3, Abbreviations, Spanish
- SMGCS 1, record 3, Spanish, SMGCS
correct, masculine noun, officially approved
Record 3, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
sistema de guía y control del movimiento en la superficie; SMGCS : término y abreviatura aceptados oficialmente por la Organización de Aviación Civil Internacional(OACI). 2, record 3, Spanish, - sistema%20de%20gu%C3%ADa%20y%20control%20del%20movimiento%20en%20la%20superficie
Record 4 - internal organization data 2002-01-14
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Aircraft Maneuvers
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- surface movement control
1, record 4, English, surface%20movement%20control
correct, officially approved
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
- SMC 1, record 4, English, SMC
correct, officially approved
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
surface movement control; SMC: term and abbreviation officially approved by the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO). 2, record 4, English, - surface%20movement%20control
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Manœuvres d'aéronefs
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- contrôle de la circulation à la surface
1, record 4, French, contr%C3%B4le%20de%20la%20circulation%20%C3%A0%20la%20surface
correct, masculine noun, officially approved
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
contrôle de la circulation à la surface : terme uniformisé par l'Organisation de l'aviation civile internationale (OACI). 2, record 4, French, - contr%C3%B4le%20de%20la%20circulation%20%C3%A0%20la%20surface
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Maniobras de las aeronaves
Record 4, Main entry term, Spanish
- control del movimiento en la superficie
1, record 4, Spanish, control%20del%20movimiento%20en%20la%20superficie
correct, masculine noun, officially approved
Record 4, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 4, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
control del movimiento en la superficie : término aceptado oficialmente por la Organización de Aviación Civil Internacional(OACI). 2, record 4, Spanish, - control%20del%20movimiento%20en%20la%20superficie
Record 5 - internal organization data 2001-12-08
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- International Bodies and Committees
- Air Transport Personnel and Services
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- Study Group on Surface Movement Guidance and Control Systems
1, record 5, English, Study%20Group%20on%20Surface%20Movement%20Guidance%20and%20Control%20Systems
correct, international
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
- SMGCS 2, record 5, English, SMGCS
correct, international
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Dissolved. 3, record 5, English, - Study%20Group%20on%20Surface%20Movement%20Guidance%20and%20Control%20Systems
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 2 OBS
List of ICAO (International Civil Aviation Organization) Bodies. 2, record 5, English, - Study%20Group%20on%20Surface%20Movement%20Guidance%20and%20Control%20Systems
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités internationaux
- Personnel et services (Transport aérien)
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- Groupe d'étude sur les systèmes de guidage et de contrôle de la circulation à la surface
1, record 5, French, Groupe%20d%27%C3%A9tude%20sur%20les%20syst%C3%A8mes%20de%20guidage%20et%20de%20contr%C3%B4le%20de%20la%20circulation%20%C3%A0%20la%20surface
correct, masculine noun, international
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
- SMGCS 1, record 5, French, SMGCS
correct, masculine noun, international
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Répertoire des organes de l'OACI (Organisation de l'aviation civile internationale). 2, record 5, French, - Groupe%20d%27%C3%A9tude%20sur%20les%20syst%C3%A8mes%20de%20guidage%20et%20de%20contr%C3%B4le%20de%20la%20circulation%20%C3%A0%20la%20surface
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Organismos y comités internacionales
- Personal y servicios (Transporte aéreo)
Record 5, Main entry term, Spanish
- Grupo de estudio sobre sistemas de guía y control del movimiento en superficie
1, record 5, Spanish, Grupo%20de%20estudio%20sobre%20sistemas%20de%20gu%C3%ADa%20y%20control%20del%20movimiento%20en%20superficie
correct, masculine noun, international
Record 5, Abbreviations, Spanish
- SMGCS 1, record 5, Spanish, SMGCS
correct, masculine noun, international
Record 5, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 1998-01-08
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Air Traffic Control
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- advanced surface movement guidance and control system
1, record 6, English, advanced%20surface%20movement%20guidance%20and%20control%20system
correct
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
- A-SMGCS 1, record 6, English, A%2DSMGCS
correct
Record 6, Synonyms, English
- advanced SMGCS 1, record 6, English, advanced%20SMGCS
correct
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Circulation et trafic aériens
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- système perfectionné de guidage et de contrôle de la circulation de surface
1, record 6, French, syst%C3%A8me%20perfectionn%C3%A9%20de%20guidage%20et%20de%20contr%C3%B4le%20de%20la%20circulation%20de%20surface
correct, masculine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
- A-SMGCS 1, record 6, French, A%2DSMGCS
correct, masculine noun
Record 6, Synonyms, French
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Control de tránsito aéreo
Record 6, Main entry term, Spanish
- sistema avanzado de guía y control del movimiento en la superficie
1, record 6, Spanish, sistema%20avanzado%20de%20gu%C3%ADa%20y%20control%20del%20movimiento%20en%20la%20superficie
correct, masculine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, Spanish
- A-SMGCS 1, record 6, Spanish, A%2DSMGCS
correct
Record 6, Synonyms, Spanish
- SMGCS avanzado 1, record 6, Spanish, SMGCS%20avanzado
correct, masculine noun
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
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