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BRUJULA [18 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2017-05-12
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- River and Sea Navigation
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- sun compass
1, record 1, English, sun%20compass
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
So useful is the Sun for checking heading that a sun compass has been devised for use in polar regions. 2, record 1, English, - sun%20compass
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Navigation fluviale et maritime
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- compas de variation
1, record 1, French, compas%20de%20variation
masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- compas azimutal 1, record 1, French, compas%20azimutal
masculine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Le compas de variation ressemble beaucoup au [compas de relèvement]; seulement, comme il sert à relever un astre et particulièrement le soleil pour en observer l'azimut et l'amplitude magnétiques, on place, sur une des pinnules, un verre coloré, afin que l'œil puisse supporter l'éclat du soleil : c'est parce que cette observation a pour but de déterminer la variation de l'aiguille aimantée, qu'on donne ordinairement à ce compas le nom de compas de variation; toutefois on l'appelle souvent aussi compas azimutal. 1, record 1, French, - compas%20de%20variation
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Navegación fluvial y marítima
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- brújula solar
1, record 1, Spanish, br%C3%BAjula%20solar
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2015-04-24
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Ship Piloting
- River and Sea Navigation
- Aircraft Piloting and Navigation
- Pleasure Boating and Yachting
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- compass bearing
1, record 2, English, compass%20bearing
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A bearing stated as a compass direction and expressed as a compass course, that is, in degrees and fractions of a degree. 2, record 2, English, - compass%20bearing
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Pilotage des navires
- Navigation fluviale et maritime
- Pilotage et navigation aérienne
- Yachting et navigation de plaisance
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- relèvement au compas
1, record 2, French, rel%C3%A8vement%20au%20compas
correct, masculine noun, officially approved
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- relèvement compas 2, record 2, French, rel%C3%A8vement%20compas
correct, masculine noun, officially approved
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
relèvement : Direction d'un objet quelconque obtenue à l'aide du compas (compass bearing). 3, record 2, French, - rel%C3%A8vement%20au%20compas
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
relèvement compas : terme uniformisé par le CUTA - Opérations aériennes. 4, record 2, French, - rel%C3%A8vement%20au%20compas
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 3 OBS
relèvement au compas : terme uniformisé par le Comité de normalisation de la terminologie navale. 4, record 2, French, - rel%C3%A8vement%20au%20compas
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Pilotaje de buques
- Navegación fluvial y marítima
- Pilotaje y navegación aérea
- Vela y navegación de placer
Record 2, Main entry term, Spanish
- marcación de brújula
1, record 2, Spanish, marcaci%C3%B3n%20de%20br%C3%BAjula
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 2, Synonyms, Spanish
- rumbo de compás 2, record 2, Spanish, rumbo%20de%20comp%C3%A1s
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2015-04-15
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Flight Instruments and Equipment (Aeroindustry)
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- flux gate compass
1, record 3, English, flux%20gate%20compass
correct, officially approved
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
- flux-gate compass 2, record 3, English, flux%2Dgate%20compass
- saturable-reactor type compass 2, record 3, English, saturable%2Dreactor%20type%20compass
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
An instrument employing the fluxgate principle to indicate, subject to certain corrections, the direction of the magnetic meridian as the point of observation. 3, record 3, English, - flux%20gate%20compass
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
flux gate compass: term officially approved by the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO). 4, record 3, English, - flux%20gate%20compass
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Instruments et équipement de bord (Constructions aéronautiques)
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- compas flux gate
1, record 3, French, compas%20flux%20gate
correct, masculine noun, officially approved
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
- compas à sonde 2, record 3, French, compas%20%C3%A0%20sonde
masculine noun
- compas à induction terrestre 3, record 3, French, compas%20%C3%A0%20induction%20terrestre
masculine noun
- compas d'induction terrestre 4, record 3, French, compas%20d%27induction%20terrestre
masculine noun
- boussole à induction terrestre 5, record 3, French, boussole%20%C3%A0%20induction%20terrestre
feminine noun
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Instrument utilisant le principe de la sonde magnétométrique pour indiquer la direction du nord magnétique. 6, record 3, French, - compas%20flux%20gate
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
compas flux gate : terme uniformisé par l'Organisation de l'aviation civile internationale (OACI). 7, record 3, French, - compas%20flux%20gate
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Instrumentos y equipo de vuelo (Industria aeronáutica)
Record 3, Main entry term, Spanish
- brújula de inducción terrestre
1, record 3, Spanish, br%C3%BAjula%20de%20inducci%C3%B3n%20terrestre
correct, feminine noun, officially approved
Record 3, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 3, Synonyms, Spanish
- brújula flux gate 1, record 3, Spanish, br%C3%BAjula%20flux%20gate
correct, feminine noun, officially approved
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
brújula de inducción terrestre; brújula flux gate : términos aceptados oficialmente por la Organización de Aviación Civil Internacional (OACI). 2, record 3, Spanish, - br%C3%BAjula%20de%20inducci%C3%B3n%20terrestre
Record 4 - internal organization data 2014-12-04
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Scientific Instruments
- Physical Geography (General)
- Air Navigation Aids
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- compass system 1, record 4, English, compass%20system
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
- compass 1, record 4, English, compass
noun
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Instruments scientifiques
- Géographie physique (Généralités)
- Aides à la navigation aérienne
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- compas
1, record 4, French, compas
masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Instrumentos científicos
- Geografía física (Generalidades)
- Ayuda para la navegación aérea
Record 4, Main entry term, Spanish
- compás
1, record 4, Spanish, comp%C3%A1s
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 4, Synonyms, Spanish
- brújula 2, record 4, Spanish, br%C3%BAjula
correct, feminine noun
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Instrumento que al orientarse con las líneas de fuerza del campo magnético de la tierra, proporciona al piloto una indicación permanente del rumbo del avión respecto al Norte magnético terrestre. 3, record 4, Spanish, - comp%C3%A1s
Record 5 - internal organization data 2014-10-28
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Flight Instruments and Equipment (Aeroindustry)
- Air Navigation Aids
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- magnetic compass
1, record 5, English, magnetic%20compass
correct, NATO, standardized, officially approved
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
An instrument containing a freely suspended magnetic element which displays the direction of the horizontal component of the earth's magnetic field at the point of observation. 2, record 5, English, - magnetic%20compass
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
magnetic compass: term and definition standardized by NATO. 3, record 5, English, - magnetic%20compass
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 2 OBS
magnetic compass: term officially approved by the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO). 4, record 5, English, - magnetic%20compass
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Instruments et équipement de bord (Constructions aéronautiques)
- Aides à la navigation aérienne
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- compas magnétique
1, record 5, French, compas%20magn%C3%A9tique
correct, masculine noun, NATO, standardized, officially approved
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Instrument utilisant un équipage magnétique suspendu pour indiquer la direction du nord magnétique. 2, record 5, French, - compas%20magn%C3%A9tique
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
compas magnétique : terme et définition normalisés par l'OTAN; terme uniformisé par le Comité d'uniformisation de la terminologie aéronautique (CUTA) - Opérations aériennes. 3, record 5, French, - compas%20magn%C3%A9tique
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 2 OBS
compas magnétique : terme uniformisé par l'Organisation de l'aviation civile internationale (OACI). 4, record 5, French, - compas%20magn%C3%A9tique
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Instrumentos y equipo de vuelo (Industria aeronáutica)
- Ayuda para la navegación aérea
Record 5, Main entry term, Spanish
- brújula magnética
1, record 5, Spanish, br%C3%BAjula%20magn%C3%A9tica
correct, feminine noun, officially approved
Record 5, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 5, Synonyms, Spanish
- compás magnético 2, record 5, Spanish, comp%C3%A1s%20magn%C3%A9tico
correct, masculine noun
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Brújula convenientemente suspendida y protegida para que indique con precisión la dirección seguida por el aerodino [...] respecto al norte magnético, sea cual fuere [su] inclinación [...] y la acción magnética de su masa metálica. 3, record 5, Spanish, - br%C3%BAjula%20magn%C3%A9tica
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
brújula magnética: término aceptado oficialmente por la Organización de Aviación Civil Internacional (OACI). 4, record 5, Spanish, - br%C3%BAjula%20magn%C3%A9tica
Record 6 - internal organization data 2012-08-29
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Navigation Instruments
- Flight Instruments and Equipment (Aeroindustry)
- Aircraft Piloting and Navigation
- Ship Piloting
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- gyrocompass
1, record 6, English, gyrocompass
correct, officially approved
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
- gyroscopic compass 2, record 6, English, gyroscopic%20compass
correct, officially approved
- gyro-compass 3, record 6, English, gyro%2Dcompass
correct
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
An inertial navigation instrument designed to accurately seek the direction of true geographic north. 4, record 6, English, - gyrocompass
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
gyrocompass; gyroscopic compass: terms officially approved by the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO). 5, record 6, English, - gyrocompass
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Instruments de navigation
- Instruments et équipement de bord (Constructions aéronautiques)
- Pilotage et navigation aérienne
- Pilotage des navires
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- compas gyroscopique
1, record 6, French, compas%20gyroscopique
correct, masculine noun, officially approved
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
- gyrocompas 2, record 6, French, gyrocompas
correct, masculine noun, officially approved
- boussole gyroscopique 3, record 6, French, boussole%20gyroscopique
correct, feminine noun
- compas asservi 4, record 6, French, compas%20asservi
masculine noun
- gyro 5, record 6, French, gyro
avoid, see observation, masculine noun, officially approved
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Compas utilisant un gyroscope entretenu électriquement, pour garder une direction constante. 6, record 6, French, - compas%20gyroscopique
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Le compas gyroscopique est constitué de trois disques gyroscopiques de grande inertie, tournant à vitesse élevée, et montés de façon que leurs plans de rotation soient disposés orthogonalement entre eux. On introduit dans l'appareil diverses informations : latitude, angle horaire, vitesse du mobile, qui permettent d'obtenir une indication de la route suivie. 7, record 6, French, - compas%20gyroscopique
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 2 CONT
La boussole gyroscopique ou synonyme gyrocompas, indique le nord géographique grâce à la propriété que possèdent certains gyroscopes d'aligner leur axe de rotation sur l'axe de rotation terrestre lorsqu'ils sont libres de se mouvoir. Les gyrocompas ont actuellement presque supplanté les boussoles magnétiques, dans le domaine naval tout au moins. 8, record 6, French, - compas%20gyroscopique
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
gyrocompas : terme uniformisé par le Comité d'uniformisation de la terminologie aéronautique (CUTA) - Opérations aériennes. 9, record 6, French, - compas%20gyroscopique
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 2 OBS
gyrocompas; compas gyroscopique : termes uniformisés par l'Organisation de l'aviation civile internationale (OACI). 9, record 6, French, - compas%20gyroscopique
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 3 OBS
gyrocompas; gyro : termes uniformisés par le Comité de normalisation de la terminologie navale. 10, record 6, French, - compas%20gyroscopique
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 4 OBS
gyro : Noter que «gyro» est habituellement l'abréviation de «gyroscope» et qu'il est préférable d'utiliser le terme en toutes lettres quand il y a risque de confusion. 11, record 6, French, - compas%20gyroscopique
Record 6, Key term(s)
- girocompas
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Instrumentos de navegación
- Instrumentos y equipo de vuelo (Industria aeronáutica)
- Pilotaje y navegación aérea
- Pilotaje de buques
Record 6, Main entry term, Spanish
- brújula giroscópica
1, record 6, Spanish, br%C3%BAjula%20girosc%C3%B3pica
correct, feminine noun, officially approved
Record 6, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 6, Synonyms, Spanish
- compas giróscopo 2, record 6, Spanish, compas%20gir%C3%B3scopo
masculine noun
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
brújula giroscópica : término aceptado oficialmente por la Organización de Aviación Civil Internacional (OACI). 3, record 6, Spanish, - br%C3%BAjula%20girosc%C3%B3pica
Record 7 - internal organization data 2011-02-16
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Marine and River Navigation Aids
- Pleasure Boating and Yachting
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- compass
1, record 7, English, compass
correct
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
compass: term also used in sailing. 2, record 7, English, - compass
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Aides à la navigation fluviale et maritime
- Yachting et navigation de plaisance
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- compas
1, record 7, French, compas
masculine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Instrument de navigation qui permet de connaître à tout instant le cap du navire ou de prendre un relèvement. 2, record 7, French, - compas
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
compas : terme employé aussi à la voile. 3, record 7, French, - compas
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Ayuda a la navegación marítima y fluvial
- Vela y navegación de placer
Record 7, Main entry term, Spanish
- compás
1, record 7, Spanish, comp%C3%A1s
correct, masculine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 7, Synonyms, Spanish
- brújula 1, record 7, Spanish, br%C3%BAjula
correct, feminine noun
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 CONT
La brújula usada para navegar va montada en un aparato llamado bitácora mediante una suspensión que la mantiene horizontal, a pesar de los movimientos del buque, y está provista de compensadores para corregir la influencia de las masas magnéticas. 2, record 7, Spanish, - comp%C3%A1s
Record 8 - internal organization data 2010-12-22
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- Flight Instruments and Equipment (Aeroindustry)
- Navigation Instruments
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- gyromagnetic compass
1, record 8, English, gyromagnetic%20compass
correct, NATO, standardized
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
Record 8, Synonyms, English
- gyrosyn compass 2, record 8, English, gyrosyn%20compass
correct
- Gyrosyn 3, record 8, English, Gyrosyn
correct, trademark
- gyrosynchronized compass 4, record 8, English, gyrosynchronized%20compass
- gyrosyn compass system 5, record 8, English, gyrosyn%20compass%20system
Record 8, Textual support, English
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 DEF
gyromagnetic compass: A directional gyroscope whose azimuth scales is maintained in alignment with the magnetic meridian by a magnetic detector unit. 1, record 8, English, - gyromagnetic%20compass
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The gyrosyn compass combines the functions of both the directional gyro and the magnetic compass. It provides stable compass headings in rough air, is north seeking like a magnetic compass, but is free from northerly turning error and oscillation. It does not precess and, therefore, does not require resetting as does the directional gyro. The gyrosyn compass system incorporates a flux valve that senses the earth's magnetic lines of force through electromagnetic induction. 6, record 8, English, - gyromagnetic%20compass
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Gyrosyn: A registered name for gyrosynchronized compass comprising direction indicator (DI) slaved to magnetic meridian by fluxgate. 4, record 8, English, - gyromagnetic%20compass
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 2 OBS
gyromagnetic compass: term and definition standardized by NATO. 7, record 8, English, - gyromagnetic%20compass
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Instruments et équipement de bord (Constructions aéronautiques)
- Instruments de navigation
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- compas gyromagnétique
1, record 8, French, compas%20gyromagn%C3%A9tique
correct, masculine noun, NATO, standardized
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
Record 8, Synonyms, French
- Gyrosyn 2, record 8, French, Gyrosyn
correct, trademark, masculine noun, standardized
- compas gyrosyn 3, record 8, French, compas%20gyrosyn
correct, masculine noun, officially approved
- compas Gyrosyn 4, record 8, French, compas%20Gyrosyn
correct, masculine noun
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 DEF
compas gyromagnétique : Gyroscope directionnel dont l'échelle d'azimut est asservie à la direction du nord magnétique par un dispositif de détection magnétique. 5, record 8, French, - compas%20gyromagn%C3%A9tique
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Le compas gyromagnétique ou gyrosyn. [...] le conservateur de cap ou compas gyroscopique est un instrument stable mais qui ne fournit pas d'indication de cap magnétique. Son recalage en azimut doit se faire manuellement. Inversement, la vanne de flux fournit une indication précise de cap mais est instable. En associant ces deux instruments, on obtient un compas gyromagnétique qui fournit une indication de cap tout en étant stable. [...] Les compas gyromagnétiques se composent d'un conservateur de cap avec un système d'érection en site, d'un élément détecteur de la composante horizontale du champ magnétique terrestre, d'un système détecteur d'erreur qui compare en permanence le cap gyro et le cap magnétique. 6, record 8, French, - compas%20gyromagn%C3%A9tique
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 OBS
compas gyromagnétique : terme et définition normalisés par l'OTAN. 7, record 8, French, - compas%20gyromagn%C3%A9tique
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 2 OBS
compas gyrosyn : terme uniformisé par le Comité d'uniformisation de la terminologie aéronautique (CUTA) - Opérations aériennes. 7, record 8, French, - compas%20gyromagn%C3%A9tique
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Instrumentos y equipo de vuelo (Industria aeronáutica)
- Instrumentos de navegación
Record 8, Main entry term, Spanish
- brújula giroscópica
1, record 8, Spanish, br%C3%BAjula%20girosc%C3%B3pica
correct, feminine noun
Record 8, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 8, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Giróscopo direccional cuya escala de acimut se mantiene en la dirección del norte magnético gracias a un dispositivo de detección magnética. 1, record 8, Spanish, - br%C3%BAjula%20girosc%C3%B3pica
Record 9 - internal organization data 2010-12-22
Record 9, English
Record 9, Subject field(s)
- River and Sea Navigation
- Marine and River Navigation Aids
Record 9, Main entry term, English
- compass calibration 1, record 9, English, compass%20calibration
Record 9, Abbreviations, English
Record 9, Synonyms, English
- compass compensation 1, record 9, English, compass%20compensation
Record 9, Textual support, English
Record 9, French
Record 9, Domaine(s)
- Navigation fluviale et maritime
- Aides à la navigation fluviale et maritime
Record 9, Main entry term, French
- régulation d'un compas
1, record 9, French, r%C3%A9gulation%20d%27un%20compas
feminine noun
Record 9, Abbreviations, French
Record 9, Synonyms, French
Record 9, Textual support, French
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Évaluation de la déviation d'un compas à tous les caps. 1, record 9, French, - r%C3%A9gulation%20d%27un%20compas
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Faisant généralement suite à une compensation, la régulation d'un compas consiste à mesurer la déviation à des caps successifs échelonnés sur tout l'horizon. 1, record 9, French, - r%C3%A9gulation%20d%27un%20compas
Record 9, Spanish
Record 9, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Navegación fluvial y marítima
- Ayuda a la navegación marítima y fluvial
Record 9, Main entry term, Spanish
- compensación de brújula
1, record 9, Spanish, compensaci%C3%B3n%20de%20br%C3%BAjula
feminine noun
Record 9, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 9, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 9, Textual support, Spanish
Record 10 - internal organization data 2010-12-16
Record 10, English
Record 10, Subject field(s)
- Aircraft Piloting and Navigation
- Flight Instruments and Equipment (Aeroindustry)
Record 10, Main entry term, English
- sky compass
1, record 10, English, sky%20compass
correct
Record 10, Abbreviations, English
Record 10, Synonyms, English
- skylight compass 2, record 10, English, skylight%20compass
Record 10, Textual support, English
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A type of astro compass, designed for use in the Arctic during long periods of twilight, which utilizes the polarization of sunlight in the sky. 1, record 10, English, - sky%20compass
Record 10, French
Record 10, Domaine(s)
- Pilotage et navigation aérienne
- Instruments et équipement de bord (Constructions aéronautiques)
Record 10, Main entry term, French
- compas solaire polaire
1, record 10, French, compas%20solaire%20polaire
correct, masculine noun
Record 10, Abbreviations, French
Record 10, Synonyms, French
Record 10, Textual support, French
Record 10, Spanish
Record 10, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Pilotaje y navegación aérea
- Instrumentos y equipo de vuelo (Industria aeronáutica)
Record 10, Main entry term, Spanish
- brújula celeste
1, record 10, Spanish, br%C3%BAjula%20celeste
correct, feminine noun
Record 10, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 10, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 10, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Brújula astronómica que aprovecha la polarización de la luz solar durante los períodos crepusculares del Ártico. 2, record 10, Spanish, - br%C3%BAjula%20celeste
Record 11 - internal organization data 2010-12-15
Record 11, English
Record 11, Subject field(s)
- Astrophysics and Cosmography
- Facilities and Instruments (Astronomy)
- Aircraft Piloting and Navigation
Record 11, Main entry term, English
- astro compass
1, record 11, English, astro%20compass
correct, NATO, standardized
Record 11, Abbreviations, English
Record 11, Synonyms, English
- astrocompass 2, record 11, English, astrocompass
correct
Record 11, Textual support, English
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 DEF
An instrument used primarily to obtain true heading or true bearing by reference to celestial bodies. 1, record 11, English, - astro%20compass
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 OBS
astro compass: term and definition standardized by NATO. 3, record 11, English, - astro%20compass
Record 11, French
Record 11, Domaine(s)
- Astrophysique et cosmographie
- Installations et instruments (Astronomie)
- Pilotage et navigation aérienne
Record 11, Main entry term, French
- astrocompas
1, record 11, French, astrocompas
correct, masculine noun, NATO, standardized
Record 11, Abbreviations, French
Record 11, Synonyms, French
Record 11, Textual support, French
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Instrument permettant de matérialiser une direction par rapport à des corps célestes. 2, record 11, French, - astrocompas
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 OBS
astrocompas : terme et définition normalisés par l'OTAN. 3, record 11, French, - astrocompas
Record 11, Spanish
Record 11, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Astrofísica y cosmografía
- Instalaciones e instrumentos (Astronomía)
- Pilotaje y navegación aérea
Record 11, Main entry term, Spanish
- astrobrújula
1, record 11, Spanish, astrobr%C3%BAjula
correct, feminine noun
Record 11, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 11, Synonyms, Spanish
- brújula astronómica 2, record 11, Spanish, br%C3%BAjula%20astron%C3%B3mica
correct, feminine noun
- astrocompás 3, record 11, Spanish, astrocomp%C3%A1s
correct, masculine noun
Record 11, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Instrumento que se emplea principalmente para materializar una dirección con respecto a los cuerpos celestes. 4, record 11, Spanish, - astrobr%C3%BAjula
Record 12 - internal organization data 2007-06-13
Record 12, English
Record 12, Subject field(s)
- Scientific Instruments
- Field Artillery
Record 12, Main entry term, English
- aiming circle director
1, record 12, English, aiming%20circle%20director
correct
Record 12, Abbreviations, English
Record 12, Synonyms, English
Record 12, Textual support, English
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 1 DEF
An instrument equipped with a compass, used to measure angles and to orient artillery guns. 1, record 12, English, - aiming%20circle%20director
Record 12, French
Record 12, Domaine(s)
- Instruments scientifiques
- Artillerie de campagne
Record 12, Main entry term, French
- goniomètre-boussole
1, record 12, French, goniom%C3%A8tre%2Dboussole
correct, masculine noun, officially approved
Record 12, Abbreviations, French
Record 12, Synonyms, French
Record 12, Textual support, French
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Instrument muni d'une boussole, servant à mesurer des angles et à orienter des pièces d'artillerie. 1, record 12, French, - goniom%C3%A8tre%2Dboussole
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 1 OBS
goniomètre-boussole : terme et définition uniformisés par le Comité de terminologie française du Conseil de doctrine et de tactique de l'Armée de terre. 2, record 12, French, - goniom%C3%A8tre%2Dboussole
Record 12, Key term(s)
- goniomètre boussole
Record 12, Spanish
Record 12, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Instrumentos científicos
- Artillería de campaña
Record 12, Main entry term, Spanish
- goniómetro brújula
1, record 12, Spanish, goni%C3%B3metro%20br%C3%BAjula
masculine noun
Record 12, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 12, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 12, Textual support, Spanish
Record 13 - internal organization data 2002-02-18
Record 13, English
Record 13, Subject field(s)
- Mathematical Geography
Record 13, Main entry term, English
- compass north
1, record 13, English, compass%20north
correct, NATO, standardized
Record 13, Abbreviations, English
Record 13, Synonyms, English
Record 13, Textual support, English
Record number: 13, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The uncorrected direction indicated by the north seeking end of a compass needle. 1, record 13, English, - compass%20north
Record number: 13, Textual support number: 1 OBS
compass north: term and definition standardized by NATO. 2, record 13, English, - compass%20north
Record 13, French
Record 13, Domaine(s)
- Géographie mathématique
Record 13, Main entry term, French
- nord du compas
1, record 13, French, nord%20du%20compas
correct, masculine noun, NATO, standardized
Record 13, Abbreviations, French
Record 13, Synonyms, French
- nord d'une boussole 1, record 13, French, nord%20d%27une%20boussole
correct, masculine noun, NATO, standardized
Record 13, Textual support, French
Record number: 13, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Direction (non corrigée) qu'indique l'extrémité «nord» de l'aiguille d'une boussole ou d'un compas. 1, record 13, French, - nord%20du%20compas
Record number: 13, Textual support number: 1 OBS
nord du compas; nord d'une boussole : termes et définition normalisés par l'OTAN. 2, record 13, French, - nord%20du%20compas
Record 13, Spanish
Record 13, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Geografía matemática
Record 13, Main entry term, Spanish
- norte de la brújula
1, record 13, Spanish, norte%20de%20la%20br%C3%BAjula
masculine noun
Record 13, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 13, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 13, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 13, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Dirección no corregida indicada por el extremo de la aguja de la brújula que busca el norte. 1, record 13, Spanish, - norte%20de%20la%20br%C3%BAjula
Record 14 - internal organization data 2000-05-10
Record 14, English
Record 14, Subject field(s)
- Aircraft Piloting and Navigation
Record 14, Main entry term, English
- compass heading
1, record 14, English, compass%20heading
correct, officially approved
Record 14, Abbreviations, English
Record 14, Synonyms, English
- compass course 2, record 14, English, compass%20course
Great Britain
Record 14, Textual support, English
Record number: 14, Textual support number: 1 DEF
compass heading: Heading measured clockwise from north as indicated by the compass. 3, record 14, English, - compass%20heading
Record number: 14, Textual support number: 2 DEF
compass course: (Course measured) from the compass North, which last due to deviation does not always coincide with the magnetic North. 2, record 14, English, - compass%20heading
Record number: 14, Textual support number: 1 OBS
compass heading: term officially approved by the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO). 4, record 14, English, - compass%20heading
Record 14, French
Record 14, Domaine(s)
- Pilotage et navigation aérienne
Record 14, Main entry term, French
- cap compas
1, record 14, French, cap%20compas
correct, masculine noun, officially approved
Record 14, Abbreviations, French
- Cc 2, record 14, French, Cc
correct, masculine noun
Record 14, Synonyms, French
Record 14, Textual support, French
Record number: 14, Textual support number: 1 DEF
[...] angle formé par la direction du nord compas avec la demi-droite OZ (passant par l'axe longitudinal de l'avion). 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. 3, record 14, French, - cap%20compas
Record number: 14, Textual support number: 1 OBS
cap compas : terme uniformisé par l'Organisation de l'aviation civile internationale (OACI) et par le Comité d'uniformisation de la terminologie aéronautique (CUTA) - Opérations aériennes. 4, record 14, French, - cap%20compas
Record 14, Spanish
Record 14, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Pilotaje y navegación aérea
Record 14, Main entry term, Spanish
- rumbo de la brújula
1, record 14, Spanish, rumbo%20de%20la%20br%C3%BAjula
correct, masculine noun, officially approved
Record 14, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 14, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 14, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 14, Textual support number: 1 OBS
rumbo de la brújula : término aceptado oficialmente por la Organización de Aviación Civil Internacional (OACI). 2, record 14, Spanish, - rumbo%20de%20la%20br%C3%BAjula
Record 15 - internal organization data 2000-05-10
Record 15, English
Record 15, Subject field(s)
- Aeronautical Engineering and Maintenance
- Aircraft Piloting and Navigation
Record 15, Main entry term, English
- compass swinging
1, record 15, English, compass%20swinging
correct, officially approved
Record 15, Abbreviations, English
Record 15, Synonyms, English
- compass swing 2, record 15, English, compass%20swing
correct
- compass adjustment 3, record 15, English, compass%20adjustment
correct, officially approved
Record 15, Textual support, English
Record number: 15, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Correction for Deviation by Swinging the Compass: The effect of deviation is neutralized in airplanes as far as possible by a procedure called "Swinging the Compass". The compass is fitted with corrector magnets, which are permanently installed and connected by gears. They are located in the top and bottom of the compass case and are adjusted by screws. As the compass is "swung", the screws are adjusted to eliminate deviation. It is rarely possible, however, to completely eliminate it. The deviation remaining after the compass has been "swung" is tabulated on a Compass Deviation Card to enable the pilot to make allowance for it. ... The compass should be swung with the engine running and all radio and electrical equipment functioning. 4, record 15, English, - compass%20swinging
Record number: 15, Textual support number: 2 OBS
compass adjustment; compass swinging: terms officially approved by the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO). 5, record 15, English, - compass%20swinging
Record 15, French
Record 15, Domaine(s)
- Aérotechnique et maintenance
- Pilotage et navigation aérienne
Record 15, Main entry term, French
- régulation du compas
1, record 15, French, r%C3%A9gulation%20du%20compas
correct, feminine noun, officially approved
Record 15, Abbreviations, French
Record 15, Synonyms, French
- compensation 2, record 15, French, compensation
correct, feminine noun
Record 15, Textual support, French
Record number: 15, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Le but de la compensation consiste à annuler ou tout au moins diminuer au maximum l'effet des champs perturbateurs existant dans l'avion. 3, record 15, French, - r%C3%A9gulation%20du%20compas
Record number: 15, Textual support number: 1 OBS
compensation : terme accepté par le Comité d'étude de la terminologie des cartes de travail du DC-9. 4, record 15, French, - r%C3%A9gulation%20du%20compas
Record number: 15, Textual support number: 2 OBS
régulation du compas : terme uniformisé par l'Organisation de l'aviation civile internationale (OACI). 5, record 15, French, - r%C3%A9gulation%20du%20compas
Record 15, Spanish
Record 15, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Ingeniería aeronáutica y mantenimiento
- Pilotaje y navegación aérea
Record 15, Main entry term, Spanish
- corrección de la brújula
1, record 15, Spanish, correcci%C3%B3n%20de%20la%20br%C3%BAjula
correct, feminine noun, officially approved
Record 15, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 15, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 15, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 15, Textual support number: 1 OBS
corrección de la brújula : término aceptado oficialmente por la Organización de Aviación Civil Internacional (OACI). 2, record 15, Spanish, - correcci%C3%B3n%20de%20la%20br%C3%BAjula
Record 16 - internal organization data 2000-05-04
Record 16, English
Record 16, Subject field(s)
- Aircraft Piloting and Navigation
Record 16, Main entry term, English
- compass compensation
1, record 16, English, compass%20compensation
correct, officially approved
Record 16, Abbreviations, English
Record 16, Synonyms, English
Record 16, Textual support, English
Record number: 16, Textual support number: 1 OBS
compass compensation: term officially approved by the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO). 2, record 16, English, - compass%20compensation
Record 16, French
Record 16, Domaine(s)
- Pilotage et navigation aérienne
Record 16, Main entry term, French
- compensation du compas
1, record 16, French, compensation%20du%20compas
correct, feminine noun, officially approved
Record 16, Abbreviations, French
Record 16, Synonyms, French
Record 16, Textual support, French
Record number: 16, Textual support number: 1 OBS
compensation du compas : terme uniformisé par l'Organisation de l'aviation civile internationale (OACI). 2, record 16, French, - compensation%20du%20compas
Record 16, Spanish
Record 16, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Pilotaje y navegación aérea
Record 16, Main entry term, Spanish
- compensación de la brújula
1, record 16, Spanish, compensaci%C3%B3n%20de%20la%20br%C3%BAjula
correct, feminine noun, officially approved
Record 16, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 16, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 16, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 16, Textual support number: 1 OBS
compensación de la brujula : término aceptado oficialmente por la Organización de Aviación Civil Internacional (OACI). 2, record 16, Spanish, - compensaci%C3%B3n%20de%20la%20br%C3%BAjula
Record 17 - internal organization data 1996-12-30
Record 17, English
Record 17, Subject field(s)
- River and Sea Navigation
Record 17, Main entry term, English
- error of magnetic compass 1, record 17, English, error%20of%20magnetic%20compass
Record 17, Abbreviations, English
Record 17, Synonyms, English
Record 17, Textual support, English
Record 17, French
Record 17, Domaine(s)
- Navigation fluviale et maritime
Record 17, Main entry term, French
- variation du compas
1, record 17, French, variation%20du%20compas
feminine noun
Record 17, Abbreviations, French
Record 17, Synonyms, French
Record 17, Textual support, French
Record number: 17, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Angle entre la direction du Nord vrai et celle du Nord du compas. 1, record 17, French, - variation%20du%20compas
Record 17, Spanish
Record 17, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Navegación fluvial y marítima
Record 17, Main entry term, Spanish
- error de brújula magnética
1, record 17, Spanish, error%20de%20br%C3%BAjula%20magn%C3%A9tica
masculine noun
Record 17, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 17, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 17, Textual support, Spanish
Record 18 - internal organization data 1996-11-12
Record 18, English
Record 18, Subject field(s)
- Marine and River Navigation Aids
Record 18, Main entry term, English
- handbearing compass 1, record 18, English, handbearing%20compass
Record 18, Abbreviations, English
Record 18, Synonyms, English
Record 18, Textual support, English
Record 18, French
Record 18, Domaine(s)
- Aides à la navigation fluviale et maritime
Record 18, Main entry term, French
- compas de relèvement
1, record 18, French, compas%20de%20rel%C3%A8vement
masculine noun
Record 18, Abbreviations, French
Record 18, Synonyms, French
Record 18, Textual support, French
Record number: 18, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Compas utilisé en hydrographie pour effectuer des relèvements. 1, record 18, French, - compas%20de%20rel%C3%A8vement
Record 18, Spanish
Record 18, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Ayuda a la navegación marítima y fluvial
Record 18, Main entry term, Spanish
- brújula de marcación
1, record 18, Spanish, br%C3%BAjula%20de%20marcaci%C3%B3n
feminine noun
Record 18, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 18, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 18, Textual support, Spanish
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