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RUMBO [7 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2015-04-16
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Aircraft Piloting and Navigation
- Ship Piloting
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- heading
1, record 1, English, heading
correct, NATO, standardized, officially approved
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
- HDG 2, record 1, English, HDG
correct, standardized, officially approved
- hdg 3, record 1, English, hdg
correct, standardized
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- course 4, record 1, English, course
correct, noun, Great Britain
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The direction in which the longitudinal axis of an aircraft or ship is pointed, usually expressed in degrees clockwise from north (true, magnetic, compass or grid). [Definition standardized by NATO and officially approved by ICAO.] 5, record 1, English, - heading
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Heading is equal to course plus or minus any wind correction angle. 6, record 1, English, - heading
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
heading: term standardized by the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO). 7, record 1, English, - heading
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 3 OBS
heading; HDG: term and abbreviation standardized by the Glossary for Pilots and Air Traffic Services Personnel Committee and officially approved by the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO). 8, record 1, English, - heading
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 4 OBS
hdg: abbreviation standardized by the American National Standards Institute (ANSI). 7, record 1, English, - heading
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 PHR
Change, alter heading. 9, record 1, English, - heading
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Pilotage et navigation aérienne
- Pilotage des navires
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- cap
1, record 1, French, cap
correct, masculine noun, NATO, standardized, officially approved
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
- HDG 2, record 1, French, HDG
correct, masculine noun, standardized, officially approved
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Angle mesuré dans le sens des aiguilles d'une montre, entre la direction du nord (du compas, de la grille, magnétique ou vrai) et la direction de l'axe longitudinal de l'aéronef ou du navire. [Définition normalisée par l'OTAN.] 3, record 1, French, - cap
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Les caps, comme les routes, se comptent de 0° à 360° dans le sens des aiguilles d'une montre, à partir du Nord de référence. Ils s'écrivent également à l'aide de trois chiffres. 4, record 1, French, - cap
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
cap : terme normalisé par l'OTAN et par les Comités d'uniformisation de la terminologie aéronautique (CUTA) - Maintenance et Opérations aériennes. 5, record 1, French, - cap
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
cap; HDG : terme et abréviation normalisés par le Comité sur le Glossaire à l'intention des pilotes et du personnel des services de la circulation aérienne et uniformisés par l'Organisation de l'aviation civile internationale (OACI). 6, record 1, French, - cap
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 3 OBS
cap : terme uniformisé par le Comité de normalisation de la terminologie navale. 7, record 1, French, - cap
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 PHR
Tourner au cap. 5, record 1, French, - cap
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 PHR
Changer de cap, modifier le cap. 8, record 1, French, - cap
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Pilotaje y navegación aérea
- Pilotaje de buques
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- rumbo
1, record 1, Spanish, rumbo
correct, masculine noun, officially approved
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
- HDG 1, record 1, Spanish, HDG
correct, masculine noun, officially approved
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
- rumbo de la aeronave 2, record 1, Spanish, rumbo%20de%20la%20aeronave
correct, masculine noun, officially approved
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Dirección en que apunta el eje longitudinal de una aeronave, expresada generalmente en grados respecto al norte (geográfico, magnético, de la brújula o de la cuadrícula). 1, record 1, Spanish, - rumbo
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
rumbo; rumbo de la aeronave; HDG: términos y abreviatura aceptados oficialmente por la Organización de Aviación Civil Internacional (OACI). 3, record 1, Spanish, - rumbo
Record 2 - internal organization data 2005-05-16
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Weather Stations and Meteorological Instruments and Equipment
- Marine and River Navigation Aids
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- rhumb
1, record 2, English, rhumb
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- point of the compass 2, record 2, English, point%20of%20the%20compass
- compass point 3, record 2, English, compass%20point
- point of compass 4, record 2, English, point%20of%20compass
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The angular distance between two successive points of the compass = 11°15'. 5, record 2, English, - rhumb
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Points of the compass. ... A compass card is a circular card that is attached to the needles of a compass. On the [mariner's] compass card are marked the thirty-two points. 2, record 2, English, - rhumb
Record 2, Key term(s)
- rumb
- rhombe
- rhomb
- romb
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Stations, instruments et équipements météorologiques
- Aides à la navigation fluviale et maritime
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- rhumb
1, record 2, French, rhumb
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- rumb 2, record 2, French, rumb
correct, see observation, masculine noun
- aire-de-vent 3, record 2, French, aire%2Dde%2Dvent
correct, feminine noun
- aire de vent 4, record 2, French, aire%20de%20vent
correct, feminine noun
- quart de vent 5, record 2, French, quart%20de%20vent
masculine noun
- rumb de vent 6, record 2, French, rumb%20de%20vent
masculine noun
- quart 7, record 2, French, quart
masculine noun
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Quantité angulaire comprise entre deux des trente-deux aires de vent du compas, et égale à 11° 15'. 5, record 2, French, - rhumb
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Chaque arc de 11° 15' de la circonférence de la Rose des vents porte le nom de «rumb de vent» [...] 6, record 2, French, - rhumb
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Il y a le rumb de vent du compas et le rumb de vent réel ou corrigé, qui diffèrent entre eux d'une quantité égale à la variation, c'est-à-dire à la déclinaison de l'aiguille aimantée. 7, record 2, French, - rhumb
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
On a écrit et on écrit encore parfois «rumb». 5, record 2, French, - rhumb
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Estaciones, instrumentos y equipos meteorológicos
- Ayuda a la navegación marítima y fluvial
Record 2, Main entry term, Spanish
- rumbo
1, record 2, Spanish, rumbo
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 2, Synonyms, Spanish
- cuarto 2, record 2, Spanish, cuarto
masculine noun
- vientos de compás 3, record 2, Spanish, vientos%20de%20comp%C3%A1s
- cuartas de aguja 3, record 2, Spanish, cuartas%20de%20aguja
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Las 32 divisiones de un compas a intervalos de 110 15'. 3, record 2, Spanish, - rumbo
Record 3 - internal organization data 2005-04-08
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Atmospheric Physics
- Ship Piloting
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- rhumb
1, record 3, English, rhumb
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
- point of the compass 2, record 3, English, point%20of%20the%20compass
correct
- rumb 3, record 3, English, rumb
correct
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
A wind is named according to the point of the compass from which it blows, e.g., a wind blowing from the north is a north wind. 4, record 3, English, - rhumb
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 CONT
Wind directions were recorded using a 32-point compass, usually when there was a significant change. There might therefore be several such observations each day. The wind direction was always the point of the compass from which the wind was blowing and was recorded with regard to magnetic rather than true (geographic) north. 5, record 3, English, - rhumb
Record 3, Key term(s)
- compass point
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Physique de l'atmosphère
- Pilotage des navires
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- aire de vent
1, record 3, French, aire%20de%20vent
correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Direction d'où souffle le vent. 2, record 3, French, - aire%20de%20vent
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Chaque arc de 11° 15' de la circonférence de la Rose des vents porte le nom de «rumb de vent», et l'on appelle «aire» ou mieux «Aire de vent», la direction dans laquelle le vent souffle. 3, record 3, French, - aire%20de%20vent
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
La rose des vents est traditionnellement divisée en 32 aires ou quarts de 11° 15'. 2, record 3, French, - aire%20de%20vent
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Física de la atmósfera
- Pilotaje de buques
Record 3, Main entry term, Spanish
- rumbo
1, record 3, Spanish, rumbo
masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 3, Synonyms, Spanish
- cuarta 1, record 3, Spanish, cuarta
feminine noun
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2003-12-23
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- River and Sea Navigation
- Pleasure Boating and Yachting
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- course
1, record 4, English, course
noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
course: term also used in sailing. 2, record 4, English, - course
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Navigation fluviale et maritime
- Yachting et navigation de plaisance
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- cap
1, record 4, French, cap
masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Orientation d'un navire à un instant donné. 2, record 4, French, - cap
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Faire cap au large, mettre cap au Nord. 2, record 4, French, - cap
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
cap : terme employé aussi à la voile. 3, record 4, French, - cap
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Navegación fluvial y marítima
- Vela y navegación de placer
Record 4, Main entry term, Spanish
- rumbo
1, record 4, Spanish, rumbo
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 4, Synonyms, Spanish
- derrota 1, record 4, Spanish, derrota
correct, feminine noun
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 2002-02-18
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Mathematical Geography
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- compass direction
1, record 5, English, compass%20direction
correct, NATO, standardized
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The horizontal direction expressed as an angular distance measured clockwise from compass north. 1, record 5, English, - compass%20direction
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
compass direction: term and definition standardized by NATO. 2, record 5, English, - compass%20direction
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Géographie mathématique
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- direction de compas
1, record 5, French, direction%20de%20compas
correct, feminine noun, NATO, standardized
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Angle compris entre la direction du nord du compas et la direction à repérer. Cet angle est compté dans le sens des aiguilles d'une montre. 1, record 5, French, - direction%20de%20compas
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
direction de compas : terme et définition normalisés par l'OTAN. 2, record 5, French, - direction%20de%20compas
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Geografía matemática
Record 5, Main entry term, Spanish
- rumbo
1, record 5, Spanish, rumbo
masculine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 5, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Angulo que forma la dirección del Norte magnético y la dirección que se considera, medido en el sentido de las agujas del reloj. 1, record 5, Spanish, - rumbo
Record 6 - internal organization data 2001-01-30
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Telecommunications
- Air Navigation Aids
- Air Traffic Control
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- course
1, record 6, English, course
correct, officially approved
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
- localizer 2, record 6, English, localizer
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
ILS: instrument landing system; VOR: very high-frequency omnidirectional range, radio range. 1, record 6, English, - course
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 2 OBS
course: term officially approved by the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO). 3, record 6, English, - course
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Télécommunications
- Aides à la navigation aérienne
- Circulation et trafic aériens
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- radioalignement de piste
1, record 6, French, radioalignement%20de%20piste
correct, masculine noun, officially approved
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
- alignement 2, record 6, French, alignement
correct, masculine noun, officially approved
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Dans le système d'atterrissage aux instruments ILS, dispositif indiquant l'écart horizontal de l'aéronef par rapport à sa trajectoire de descente optimale selon l'axe de la piste d'atterrissage. 3, record 6, French, - radioalignement%20de%20piste
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
ILS : système d'atterrissage aux instruments; VOR : radiophare d'alignement omnidirectionnel VHF, radiophare. 2, record 6, French, - radioalignement%20de%20piste
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 2 OBS
radioalignement de piste; alignement : termes uniformisés par l'Organisation de l'aviation civile internationale (OACI). 4, record 6, French, - radioalignement%20de%20piste
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Telecomunicaciones
- Ayuda para la navegación aérea
- Control de tránsito aéreo
Record 6, Main entry term, Spanish
- rumbo
1, record 6, Spanish, rumbo
correct, masculine noun, officially approved
Record 6, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 6, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Del haz, en una radioayuda. 1, record 6, Spanish, - rumbo
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 2 OBS
rumbo: término aceptado oficialmente por la Organización de Aviación Civil Internacional (OACI). 2, record 6, Spanish, - rumbo
Record 7 - internal organization data 1999-06-30
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Brush, Prairie and Forest Fires
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- drift
1, record 7, English, drift
correct, noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The direction taken by smoke from a fire. 1, record 7, English, - drift
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Incendies de végétation
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- lit d'une fumée
1, record 7, French, lit%20d%27une%20fum%C3%A9e
correct, masculine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Direction générale prise par la fumée provenant d'un incendie. 1, record 7, French, - lit%20d%27une%20fum%C3%A9e
Record 7, Key term(s)
- lit
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Incendio de la vegetación
Record 7, Main entry term, Spanish
- rumbo
1, record 7, Spanish, rumbo
masculine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 7, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
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