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ZONA PROHIBIDA [3 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2024-02-01
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Statutes and Regulations (Air Transport)
- Air Traffic Control
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- prohibited area
1, record 1, English, prohibited%20area
correct, NATO, standardized, officially approved
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
An airspace of defined dimensions, above the land area or territorial waters of a state, within which the flight of aircraft is prohibited. 2, record 1, English, - prohibited%20area
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) has officially approved the use of the letter "P" followed by an identification to refer to a specific prohibited area. For example, on aeronautical charts, "P-40" refers to the prohibited area surrounding Camp David in the United States. 3, record 1, English, - prohibited%20area
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
prohibited area: designation and definition standardized by NATO (North Atlantic Treaty Organization) and the Glossary for Pilots and Air Traffic Services Personnel Committee. 4, record 1, English, - prohibited%20area
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 3 OBS
prohibited area: designation officially approved by the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO). 5, record 1, English, - prohibited%20area
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Réglementation et législation (Transp. aérien)
- Circulation et trafic aériens
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- zone interdite
1, record 1, French, zone%20interdite
correct, feminine noun, NATO, standardized, officially approved
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Espace aérien, de dimensions définies, au-dessus du territoire ou des eaux territoriales d'un État, dans les limites duquel le vol des aéronefs est interdit. 2, record 1, French, - zone%20interdite
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
L'Organisation de l'aviation civile internationale (OACI) a uniformisé l'utilisation de la lettre «P» (qui provient du terme anglais «prohibited area») suivie d'un identifiant pour désigner une zone interdite en particulier. Par exemple, sur les cartes aéronautiques, «P-40» désigne la zone interdite autour de Camp David aux États-Unis. 3, record 1, French, - zone%20interdite
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
zone interdite : désignation et définition normalisées par l'OTAN (Organisation du Traité de l'Atlantique Nord) et par le Comité sur le Glossaire à l'intention des pilotes et du personnel des services de la circulation aérienne; désignation uniformisée par le Comité d'uniformisation de la terminologie aéronautique (CUTA) - Opérations aériennes. 4, record 1, French, - zone%20interdite
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 3 OBS
zone interdite : désignation uniformisée par l'Organisation de l'aviation civile internationale (OACI). 5, record 1, French, - zone%20interdite
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Reglamentación y legislación (Transporte aéreo)
- Control de tránsito aéreo
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- zona prohibida
1, record 1, Spanish, zona%20prohibida
correct, feminine noun, officially approved
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
- P... 2, record 1, Spanish, P%2E%2E%2E
correct, feminine noun, officially approved
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Espacio aéreo de dimensiones definidas sobre el territorio o las aguas jurisdiccionales de un Estado, dentro del cual está prohibido el vuelo de las aeronaves. 2, record 1, Spanish, - zona%20prohibida
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
zona prohibida; P...: término, abreviatura y definición aceptados oficialmente por la Organización de Aviación Civil Internacional (OACI). 3, record 1, Spanish, - zona%20prohibida
Record 2 - internal organization data 2002-03-08
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Regulations (Water Transport)
- River and Sea Navigation
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- prohibited area
1, record 2, English, prohibited%20area
correct, NATO, standardized
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
An area shown on charts within which navigation and/or anchoring is prohibited except as authorized by appropriate authority. 1, record 2, English, - prohibited%20area
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
prohibited area: term and definition standardized by NATO. 2, record 2, English, - prohibited%20area
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Réglementation (Transport par eau)
- Navigation fluviale et maritime
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- zone interdite
1, record 2, French, zone%20interdite
correct, feminine noun, NATO, standardized
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Zone définie sur les cartes et à l'intérieur de laquelle la navigation ou l'ancrage sont interdits sauf autorisation expresse d'une autorité habilitée. 1, record 2, French, - zone%20interdite
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
zone interdite : terme et définition normalisés par l'OTAN. 2, record 2, French, - zone%20interdite
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Reglamentación (Transporte por agua)
- Navegación fluvial y marítima
Record 2, Main entry term, Spanish
- zona prohibida
1, record 2, Spanish, zona%20prohibida
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 2, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Zona marcada en el mapa dentro de la que la navegación o el fondeado están prohibidos, excepto cuando lo autorice la autoridad competente. 1, record 2, Spanish, - zona%20prohibida
Record 3 - internal organization data 1999-08-26
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Law of the Sea
- Maneuvering of Ships
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- prohibited area 1, record 3, English, prohibited%20area
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
- closed area 2, record 3, English, closed%20area
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Droit de la mer
- Manœuvre des navires
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- zone interdite
1, record 3, French, zone%20interdite
feminine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Zone, indiquée sur les cartes marines, à l'intérieur de laquelle le mouillage, la navigation, la pêche sont interdits. 2, record 3, French, - zone%20interdite
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Derecho del mar
- Maniobras de los buques
Record 3, Main entry term, Spanish
- zona prohibida
1, record 3, Spanish, zona%20prohibida
feminine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 3, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
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