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DISTANCIA APROPIADA [3 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2017-01-30
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Engineering Tests and Reliability
- Control Systems (Motor Vehicles)
- Braking Systems (Motor Vehicles and Bicycles)
- Road Transport
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- autonomous intelligent cruise control system
1, record 1, English, autonomous%20intelligent%20cruise%20control%20system
correct, standardized
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
[A system that enhances] standard cruise control systems [and] allows a vehicle to follow the vehicle in front at an appropriate distance by controlling the engine and/or powertrain and, potentially, the brakes. 1, record 1, English, - autonomous%20intelligent%20cruise%20control%20system
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
autonomous intelligent cruise control system: term standardized by ISO. 2, record 1, English, - autonomous%20intelligent%20cruise%20control%20system
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Fiabilité, contrôle et essais (Ingénierie)
- Dispositifs de commande (Véhicules automobiles)
- Freins (Véhicules automobiles et bicyclettes)
- Transport routier
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- dispositif autonome de régulation de vitesse et d'espacement
1, record 1, French, dispositif%20autonome%20de%20r%C3%A9gulation%20de%20vitesse%20et%20d%27espacement
correct, masculine noun, standardized
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Dispositif qui améliore les régulateurs de vitesse conventionnels et qui permet à un véhicule de suivre celui qui le précède à une distance appropriée en contrôlant le moteur et/ou la transmission et, éventuellement, les freins. 1, record 1, French, - dispositif%20autonome%20de%20r%C3%A9gulation%20de%20vitesse%20et%20d%27espacement
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
dispositif autonome de régulation de vitesse et d'espacement : terme et définition normalisés par l'ISO. 2, record 1, French, - dispositif%20autonome%20de%20r%C3%A9gulation%20de%20vitesse%20et%20d%27espacement
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Fiabilidad y ensayos (Ingeniería)
- Sistemas de regulación (Vehículos automotores)
- Frenos (Vehículos automotores y bicicletas)
- Transporte por carretera
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- sistema autónomo inteligente de control de velocidad
1, record 1, Spanish, sistema%20aut%C3%B3nomo%20inteligente%20de%20control%20de%20velocidad
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Sistema mejorado de control estándar de velocidad, que permite a un vehículo seguir al que le precede a una distancia apropiada, mediante el control del motor y/o transmisión, y potencialmente, los frenos. 1, record 1, Spanish, - sistema%20aut%C3%B3nomo%20inteligente%20de%20control%20de%20velocidad
Record 2 - internal organization data 2017-01-18
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Aeronautical Engineering and Maintenance
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- de-icing
1, record 2, English, de%2Dicing
correct, standardized, officially approved
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The process which removes ice, snow, slush or frost from aeroplane surfaces. [Definition officially approved by ICAO.] 2, record 2, English, - de%2Dicing
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
This may be accomplished by mechanical methods, pneumatic methods or through the use of heated fluids. Mechanical methods may be preferred under extremely cold conditions or when it has been determined that the frozen contaminant is not adhering to the aeroplane surfaces. When using heated fluids and optimum heat transfer is desired, fluids should be applied at a distance from aeroplane surfaces in accordance with the approved operator procedure and fluid manufacturer specifications. 2, record 2, English, - de%2Dicing
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
de-icing: term standardized by the British Standards Institution (BSI) and officially approved by the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO). 3, record 2, English, - de%2Dicing
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Aérotechnique et maintenance
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- dégivrage
1, record 2, French, d%C3%A9givrage
correct, masculine noun, officially approved
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Méthode qui consiste à enlever la glace, la neige, la neige fondante ou le givre des surfaces d'un avion par voie mécanique ou pneumatique ou encore par l'utilisation de liquides chauffés. [Définition uniformisée par l'OACI.] 2, record 2, French, - d%C3%A9givrage
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
On distingue deux formes de givrage : [...] le givrage persistant pour lequel il sera utile, dans la plupart des cas, de mettre en œuvre des moyens de dégivrage [...]. Les moyens sont préventifs [...] ou curatifs [...]. On distingue des moyens physico-chimiques, mécaniques ou thermiques. 3, record 2, French, - d%C3%A9givrage
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Les moyens mécaniques peuvent être utilisés par très grands froids ou lorsqu'on a déterminé que le contaminant gelé n'adhère pas aux surfaces de l'avion. Pour un transfert thermique optimal, les liquides chauffés doivent être appliqués à une distance conforme aux méthodes approuvées de l'exploitant et aux exigences du fabricant de liquides. 2, record 2, French, - d%C3%A9givrage
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
dégivrage : terme uniformisé par l'Organisation de l'aviation civile internationale (OACI). 4, record 2, French, - d%C3%A9givrage
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Ingeniería aeronáutica y mantenimiento
Record 2, Main entry term, Spanish
- deshielo
1, record 2, Spanish, deshielo
correct, masculine noun, officially approved
Record 2, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 2, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Proceso mediante el cual se limpian las superficies del avión de hielo, nieve, aguanieve o barrillo y escarcha. [Definición aceptada oficialmente por la OACI.] 1, record 2, Spanish, - deshielo
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Puede hacerse por medios mecánicos, neumáticos o usando liquidos precalentados. Los medios mecánicos son los idóneos en condiciones extremadamente frías o cuando ya se ha comprobado que el contaminante no está pegado a las superficies del avión. En el caso de que usen líquidos calientes y se desee una óptima transferencia de calor, deben ser aplicados a la distancia apropiada de las superficies afectadas, siempre de acuerdo con los procedimientos en vigor del operador y cumpliendo con las especificaciones de la casa constructora. 1, record 2, Spanish, - deshielo
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
deshielo: término aceptado oficialmente por la Organización de Aviación Civil Internacional (OACI). 2, record 2, Spanish, - deshielo
Record 3 - internal organization data 2014-03-31
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Soccer (Europe: Football)
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- appropriate distance
1, record 3, English, appropriate%20distance
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
- correct distance 1, record 3, English, correct%20distance
correct
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Soccer (Europe : football)
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- distance appropriée
1, record 3, French, distance%20appropri%C3%A9e
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)
- Fútbol
Record 3, Main entry term, Spanish
- distancia apropiada
1, record 3, Spanish, distancia%20apropiada
correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 3, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
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