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SUPERFICIE EVALUACION OBSTACULOS [2 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2017-11-16
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Air Traffic Control
- Airport Runways and Areas
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- parallel approach obstacle assessment surface
1, record 1, English, parallel%20approach%20obstacle%20assessment%20surface
correct, officially approved
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
- PAOAS 1, record 1, English, PAOAS
correct, officially approved
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Parallel approach obstacle assessment surfaces (PAOAS) are defined to safeguard the execution of an immediate climb and turn manoeuvre to the assigned heading and altitude. 1, record 1, English, - parallel%20approach%20obstacle%20assessment%20surface
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
parallel approach obstacle assessment surface; PAOAS: term and abbreviation officially approved by the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO). 2, record 1, English, - parallel%20approach%20obstacle%20assessment%20surface
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Circulation et trafic aériens
- Pistes et aires d'aéroport
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- surface d'évaluation d'obstacles pour approches parallèles
1, record 1, French, surface%20d%27%C3%A9valuation%20d%27obstacles%20pour%20approches%20parall%C3%A8les
correct, feminine noun, officially approved
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
- PAOAS 1, record 1, French, PAOAS
correct, feminine noun, officially approved
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Les surfaces d'évaluation d'obstacles pour approches parallèles (PAOAS) sont définies afin d'assurer la sécurité des manœuvres de montée et virage immédiats jusqu'à une altitude et un cap assignés. 1, record 1, French, - surface%20d%27%C3%A9valuation%20d%27obstacles%20pour%20approches%20parall%C3%A8les
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
surface d'évaluation d'obstacles pour approches parallèles; PAOAS : terme et abréviation uniformisés par l'Organisation de l'aviation civile internationale (OACI). 2, record 1, French, - surface%20d%27%C3%A9valuation%20d%27obstacles%20pour%20approches%20parall%C3%A8les
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Control de tránsito aéreo
- Pistas y áreas del aeropuerto
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- superficie de evaluación de obstáculos para aproximaciones paralelas
1, record 1, Spanish, superficie%20de%20evaluaci%C3%B3n%20de%20obst%C3%A1culos%20para%20aproximaciones%20paralelas
correct, feminine noun, officially approved
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
- PAOAS 1, record 1, Spanish, PAOAS
correct, feminine noun, officially approved
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Se definen superficies de evaluación de obstáculos para aproximaciones paralelas (PAOAS) para proteger la ejecución de una maniobra de ascenso inmediato y viraje al rumbo y altitud asignados. 1, record 1, Spanish, - superficie%20de%20evaluaci%C3%B3n%20de%20obst%C3%A1culos%20para%20aproximaciones%20paralelas
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
superficie de evaluación de obstáculos para aproximaciones paralelas; PAOAS : término y abreviatura aceptados oficialmente por la Organización de Aviación Civil Internacional(OACI). 2, record 1, Spanish, - superficie%20de%20evaluaci%C3%B3n%20de%20obst%C3%A1culos%20para%20aproximaciones%20paralelas
Record 2 - internal organization data 2015-09-03
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Air Traffic Control
- Aircraft Piloting and Navigation
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- obstacle assessment surface
1, record 2, English, obstacle%20assessment%20surface
correct, officially approved
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
- OAS 1, record 2, English, OAS
correct, officially approved
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A defined surface intended for the purpose of determining those obstacles to be considered in the calculation of obstacle clearance altitude/height for a specific ILS [instrument landing system] facility and procedure. 1, record 2, English, - obstacle%20assessment%20surface
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
obstacle assessment surface; OAS: term, abbreviation and definition officially approved by the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO). 2, record 2, English, - obstacle%20assessment%20surface
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Circulation et trafic aériens
- Pilotage et navigation aérienne
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- surface d'évaluation d'obstacles
1, record 2, French, surface%20d%27%C3%A9valuation%20d%27obstacles
correct, feminine noun, officially approved
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
- OAS 1, record 2, French, OAS
correct, feminine noun, officially approved
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Surface définie en vue de déterminer les obstacles dont il faut tenir compte dans le calcul de l'altitude/hauteur de franchissement d'obstacles pour une installation ILS [système d'atterrissage aux instruments] donnée et une procédure donnée. 1, record 2, French, - surface%20d%27%C3%A9valuation%20d%27obstacles
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
surface d'évaluation d'obstacles; OAS : terme, abréviation et définition uniformisés par l'Organisation de l'aviation civile internationale (OACI). 2, record 2, French, - surface%20d%27%C3%A9valuation%20d%27obstacles
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Control de tránsito aéreo
- Pilotaje y navegación aérea
Record 2, Main entry term, Spanish
- superficie de evaluación de obstáculos
1, record 2, Spanish, superficie%20de%20evaluaci%C3%B3n%20de%20obst%C3%A1culos
correct, feminine noun, officially approved
Record 2, Abbreviations, Spanish
- OAS 1, record 2, Spanish, OAS
correct, feminine noun, officially approved
Record 2, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Superficie definida prevista para determinar los obstáculos que hay que tener en cuenta al calcular la altitud/altura de franqueamiento de obstáculos respecto a determinada instalación ILS [sistema de aterrizaje por instrumentos] y el procedimiento consiguiente. 1, record 2, Spanish, - superficie%20de%20evaluaci%C3%B3n%20de%20obst%C3%A1culos
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
superficie de evaluación de obstáculos; OAS : término y definición aceptados oficialmente por la Organización de Aviación Civil Internacional(OACI). 2, record 2, Spanish, - superficie%20de%20evaluaci%C3%B3n%20de%20obst%C3%A1culos
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