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IAC [7 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2025-11-07
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Congress Titles
- Astronautics
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- International Astronautical Congress
1, record 1, English, International%20Astronautical%20Congress
correct, noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
- IAC 2, record 1, English, IAC
correct, noun
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- International Astronautical Federation Congress 3, record 1, English, International%20Astronautical%20Federation%20Congress
correct, noun
- IAF Congress 3, record 1, English, IAF%20Congress
correct, noun
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The International Astronautical Congress (IAC) is the one place and time of the year where all global space actors come together. The event attracts more than 6,000 participants each year. Bringing together space agencies, industry leaders, researchers, and students, IAC showcases the latest advancements and emerging trends, and offers participants networking opportunities, contacts, and potential partnerships. 4, record 1, English, - International%20Astronautical%20Congress
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
This Congress is organized in a different country each year by the International Astronautical Federation. 3, record 1, English, - International%20Astronautical%20Congress
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Titres de congrès
- Astronautique
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- Congrès international d'astronautique
1, record 1, French, Congr%C3%A8s%20international%20d%27astronautique
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
- IAC 2, record 1, French, IAC
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- Congrès de la Fédération internationale d'astronautique 3, record 1, French, Congr%C3%A8s%20de%20la%20F%C3%A9d%C3%A9ration%20internationale%20d%27astronautique
correct, masculine noun
- Congrès de la FIA 3, record 1, French, Congr%C3%A8s%20de%20la%20FIA
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Rendez-vous annuel de la communauté spatiale mondiale, le Congrès international d'astronautique (IAC) attire chaque année plus de 6 000 participants. Cet événement qui rassemble les agences spatiales, les représentants de l'industrie, les chercheurs et étudiants, présente les dernières avancées et les tendances émergentes dans le domaine spatial, et offre aux participants des occasions de réseautage et de partenariats potentiels. 2, record 1, French, - Congr%C3%A8s%20international%20d%27astronautique
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
IAC : acronyme qui provient de l'anglais «International Astronautical Congress». 4, record 1, French, - Congr%C3%A8s%20international%20d%27astronautique
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Títulos de congresos
- Astronáutica
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- Congreso Internacional de Astronáutica
1, record 1, Spanish, Congreso%20Internacional%20de%20Astron%C3%A1utica
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
- IAC 2, record 1, Spanish, IAC
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
- Congreso de la Federación Austronáutica Internacional 3, record 1, Spanish, Congreso%20de%20la%20Federaci%C3%B3n%20Austron%C3%A1utica%20Internacional
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
El Congreso Internacional de Astronáutica (IAC) de la "International Astronautical Federation (IAF)" es el evento global de referencia de industria y conocimiento en el ámbito del espacio y la astronáutica. 2, record 1, Spanish, - Congreso%20Internacional%20de%20Astron%C3%A1utica
Record 2 - internal organization data 2023-02-13
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Meteorology
- Air Transport
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- analysis in abbreviated form
1, record 2, English, analysis%20in%20abbreviated%20form
correct, international
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
- IAC FLEET 1, record 2, English, IAC%20FLEET
correct, international
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Météorologie
- Transport aérien
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- analyse en forme abrégée
1, record 2, French, analyse%20en%20forme%20abr%C3%A9g%C3%A9e
correct, feminine noun, international
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
- IAC FLEET 1, record 2, French, IAC%20FLEET
correct, feminine noun, international
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Meteorología
- Transporte aéreo
Record 2, Main entry term, Spanish
- Análisis en forma abreviada
1, record 2, Spanish, An%C3%A1lisis%20en%20forma%20abreviada
masculine noun, international
Record 2, Abbreviations, Spanish
- IAC FLEET 1, record 2, Spanish, IAC%20FLEET
international
Record 2, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2023-02-13
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Meteorology
- Air Transport
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- analysis in full form
1, record 3, English, analysis%20in%20full%20form
correct, international
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
- IAC 1, record 3, English, IAC
correct, international
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Météorologie
- Transport aérien
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- analyse en forme complète
1, record 3, French, analyse%20en%20forme%20compl%C3%A8te
correct, feminine noun, international
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
- IAC 1, record 3, French, IAC
correct, feminine noun, international
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Meteorología
- Transporte aéreo
Record 3, Main entry term, Spanish
- Análisis en forma completa
1, record 3, Spanish, An%C3%A1lisis%20en%20forma%20completa
masculine noun, international
Record 3, Abbreviations, Spanish
- IAC 1, record 3, Spanish, IAC
international
Record 3, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2015-02-09
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Aircraft Piloting and Navigation
- Air Traffic Control
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- instrument approach chart
1, record 4, English, instrument%20approach%20chart
correct, standardized, officially approved
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
- IAC 2, record 4, English, IAC
correct, officially approved
Record 4, Synonyms, English
- instrument approach to land chart 3, record 4, English, instrument%20approach%20to%20land%20chart
correct
- instrument procedural chart 4, record 4, English, instrument%20procedural%20chart
correct
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
An aeronautical chart that depicts the aeronautical data required to execute an instrument approach procedure (IAP) to an airport. 5, record 4, English, - instrument%20approach%20chart
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
These charts depict the procedures, including all related data, and the airport diagram. Each procedure is designated for use with a specific type of electronic navigation system, including non-directional beacon (NDB), tactical air navigation aid (TACAN), VHF [very high frequence] omnidirectional range (VOR), instrument landing system (ILS)/microwave landing system (MLS), and area navigation (RNAV). These charts are identified by the type of NAVAID [navigation aid] providing final approach guidance. 5, record 4, English, - instrument%20approach%20chart
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 2 OBS
instrument approach chart; IAC: term and abbreviation officially approved by the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO). 6, record 4, English, - instrument%20approach%20chart
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 3 OBS
instrument approach chart: term and definition standardized by the Glossary for Pilots and Air Traffic Services Personnel Committee. 7, record 4, English, - instrument%20approach%20chart
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Pilotage et navigation aérienne
- Circulation et trafic aériens
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- carte d'approche aux instruments
1, record 4, French, carte%20d%27approche%20aux%20instruments
correct, feminine noun, standardized, officially approved
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
- IAC 2, record 4, French, IAC
correct, feminine noun, officially approved
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Carte aéronautique qui représente les données aéronautiques nécessaires pour faire une procédure d'approche aux instruments (IAP) à un aéroport. 3, record 4, French, - carte%20d%27approche%20aux%20instruments
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Ces cartes décrivent les procédures, y compris toutes les données connexes ainsi que le diagramme de l'aéroport. Chaque procédure est destinée à être utilisée avec un certain type de système de navigation électronique, y compris le radiophare non directionnel (NDB), le système de navigation aérienne tactique (TACAN), le radiophare omnidirectionnel VHF [très haute fréquence] (VOR), le système d'atterrissage aux instruments (ILS)/système d'atterrissage hyperfréquences (MLS) et la navigation de surface (RNAV). Ces cartes sont identifiées par le type de NAVAID [aide à la navigation] qui fournit le guidage à l'approche finale. 3, record 4, French, - carte%20d%27approche%20aux%20instruments
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 2 OBS
carte d'approche aux instruments; IAC : terme et abréviation uniformisés par l'Organisation de l'aviation civile internationale (OACI). 4, record 4, French, - carte%20d%27approche%20aux%20instruments
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 3 OBS
carte d'approche aux instruments : terme et définition normalisés par le Comité sur le Glossaire à l'intention des pilotes et du personnel des services de la circulation aérienne; terme uniformisé par le Comité d'uniformisation de la terminologie aéronautique (CUTA) - Opérations aériennes. 5, record 4, French, - carte%20d%27approche%20aux%20instruments
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Pilotaje y navegación aérea
- Control de tránsito aéreo
Record 4, Main entry term, Spanish
- carta de aproximación por instrumentos
1, record 4, Spanish, carta%20de%20aproximaci%C3%B3n%20por%20instrumentos
correct, feminine noun, officially approved
Record 4, Abbreviations, Spanish
- IAC 2, record 4, Spanish, IAC
correct, feminine noun, officially approved
Record 4, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
carta de aproximación por instrumentos; IAC: término y abreviatura aceptados oficialmente por la Organización de Aviación Civil Internacional (OACI). 3, record 4, Spanish, - carta%20de%20aproximaci%C3%B3n%20por%20instrumentos
Record 5 - internal organization data 2007-03-27
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Reproduction (Medicine)
- Biotechnology
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- artificial insemination by husband
1, record 5, English, artificial%20insemination%20by%20husband
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
- AIH 1, record 5, English, AIH
correct
Record 5, Synonyms, English
- artificial insemination with husband's sperm 2, record 5, English, artificial%20insemination%20with%20husband%27s%20sperm
correct
- AIH 3, record 5, English, AIH
correct
- AIH 3, record 5, English, AIH
- homologous artificial insemination 4, record 5, English, homologous%20artificial%20insemination
correct
- homologous insemination 5, record 5, English, homologous%20insemination
correct
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
An artificial insemination technique consisting of the transfer into the woman's genital tracts of sperm previously collected from her spouse or partner. 6, record 5, English, - artificial%20insemination%20by%20husband
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Reproduction (Médecine)
- Biotechnologie
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- insémination artificielle avec sperme du conjoint
1, record 5, French, ins%C3%A9mination%20artificielle%20avec%20sperme%20du%20conjoint
correct, feminine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
- IAC 1, record 5, French, IAC
correct, feminine noun
Record 5, Synonyms, French
- insémination avec sperme du conjoint 2, record 5, French, ins%C3%A9mination%20avec%20sperme%20du%20conjoint
correct, feminine noun
- IAC 2, record 5, French, IAC
correct, feminine noun
- IAC 2, record 5, French, IAC
- insémination artificielle intra-conjugale 3, record 5, French, ins%C3%A9mination%20artificielle%20intra%2Dconjugale
correct, feminine noun
- insémination artificielle homologue 4, record 5, French, ins%C3%A9mination%20artificielle%20homologue
correct, feminine noun
- insémination homologue 5, record 5, French, ins%C3%A9mination%20homologue
correct, feminine noun
- insémination intra-conjugale 6, record 5, French, ins%C3%A9mination%20intra%2Dconjugale
correct, feminine noun
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Technique d'insémination artificielle où l'on utilise le sperme du mari ou du partenaire. 7, record 5, French, - ins%C3%A9mination%20artificielle%20avec%20sperme%20du%20conjoint
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Reproducción (Medicina)
- Biotecnología
Record 5, Main entry term, Spanish
- inseminación homóloga
1, record 5, Spanish, inseminaci%C3%B3n%20hom%C3%B3loga
correct, feminine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 5, Synonyms, Spanish
- inseminación artificial homóloga 2, record 5, Spanish, inseminaci%C3%B3n%20artificial%20hom%C3%B3loga
correct, feminine noun
- IAH 2, record 5, Spanish, IAH
correct, feminine noun
- IAH 2, record 5, Spanish, IAH
- inseminación artificial conyugal 3, record 5, Spanish, inseminaci%C3%B3n%20artificial%20conyugal
correct, feminine noun
- IAC 4, record 5, Spanish, IAC
correct, feminine noun
- IAC 4, record 5, Spanish, IAC
- inseminación artificial con semen del cónyuge 5, record 5, Spanish, inseminaci%C3%B3n%20artificial%20con%20semen%20del%20c%C3%B3nyuge
correct, feminine noun
- inseminación artificial con esperma del cónyuge 6, record 5, Spanish, inseminaci%C3%B3n%20artificial%20con%20esperma%20del%20c%C3%B3nyuge
correct, feminine noun
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Técnica de inseminación artificial en la cual se introduce el semen del compañero o cónyuge en la cavidad uterina, en el momento próximo a la ovulación, mediante el uso de una cánula u otro instrumento. 7, record 5, Spanish, - inseminaci%C3%B3n%20hom%C3%B3loga
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Inseminación artificial [...] Hay tres tipos de inseminación: la inseminación fuera del matrimonio, la inseminación homóloga (IAC) y la inseminación heteróloga (IAD) [...] La primera se emplea en el caso de una mujer que quiere tener un hijo, pero no marido. La segunda se realiza con el esperma del compañero o cónyuge [...] 8, record 5, Spanish, - inseminaci%C3%B3n%20hom%C3%B3loga
Record 6 - internal organization data 2007-01-15
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- International Bodies and Committees
- Committees and Boards (Admin.)
- Nuclear Power Stations
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- Inter-Agency Committee on Response to Nuclear Accidents 1, record 6, English, Inter%2DAgency%20Committee%20on%20Response%20to%20Nuclear%20Accidents
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
- IAC/RNA 1, record 6, English, IAC%2FRNA
Record 6, Synonyms, English
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Established in 1986, IAEA [International Atomic Energy Agency]/UN [United Nations] system. 1, record 6, English, - Inter%2DAgency%20Committee%20on%20Response%20to%20Nuclear%20Accidents
Record 6, Key term(s)
- IAC RNA
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités internationaux
- Comités et commissions (Admin.)
- Centrales nucléaires
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- Comité interorganisations d'intervention à la suite d'accidents nucléaires
1, record 6, French, Comit%C3%A9%20interorganisations%20d%27intervention%20%C3%A0%20la%20suite%20d%27accidents%20nucl%C3%A9aires
masculine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
- IAC/RNA 1, record 6, French, IAC%2FRNA
Record 6, Synonyms, French
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record 6, Key term(s)
- IAC RNA
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Organismos y comités internacionales
- Comités y juntas (Admón.)
- Centrales nucleares
Record 6, Main entry term, Spanish
- Comité Interinstitucional para la Intervención en caso de Accidentes Nucleares
1, record 6, Spanish, Comit%C3%A9%20Interinstitucional%20para%20la%20Intervenci%C3%B3n%20en%20caso%20de%20Accidentes%20Nucleares
masculine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, Spanish
- IAC/RNA 1, record 6, Spanish, IAC%2FRNA
Record 6, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6, Key term(s)
- IAC RNA
Record 7 - internal organization data 2002-07-19
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- International Bodies and Committees
- Air Transport
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- Interstate Aviation Committee of the Commonwealth of Independent States
1, record 7, English, Interstate%20Aviation%20Committee%20of%20the%20Commonwealth%20of%20Independent%20States
correct
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
- Interstate Aviation Committee 1, record 7, English, Interstate%20Aviation%20Committee
correct
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités internationaux
- Transport aérien
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- Comité aéronautique inter-États de la Communauté d'États indépendants
1, record 7, French, Comit%C3%A9%20a%C3%A9ronautique%20inter%2D%C3%89tats%20de%20la%20Communaut%C3%A9%20d%27%C3%89tats%20ind%C3%A9pendants
correct, masculine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
- Comité aéronautique inter-États de la CEI 1, record 7, French, Comit%C3%A9%20a%C3%A9ronautique%20inter%2D%C3%89tats%20de%20la%20CEI
correct, masculine noun
- CAI 1, record 7, French, CAI
correct, masculine noun
- CAI 1, record 7, French, CAI
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Organismos y comités internacionales
- Transporte aéreo
Record 7, Main entry term, Spanish
- Comité interestatal de aviación de la Comunidad de Estados Independientes
1, record 7, Spanish, Comit%C3%A9%20interestatal%20de%20aviaci%C3%B3n%20de%20la%20Comunidad%20de%20Estados%20Independientes
correct, masculine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, Spanish
- IAC 1, record 7, Spanish, IAC
correct, masculine noun
Record 7, Synonyms, Spanish
- Comité interestatal de aviación 1, record 7, Spanish, Comit%C3%A9%20interestatal%20de%20aviaci%C3%B3n
correct, masculine noun
- Comité Aeronáutico Interestatal de la CEI 1, record 7, Spanish, Comit%C3%A9%20Aeron%C3%A1utico%20Interestatal%20de%20la%20CEI
correct, masculine noun
- Comité aeronáutico interestatal 1, record 7, Spanish, Comit%C3%A9%20aeron%C3%A1utico%20interestatal
correct, masculine noun
- Comité Interestatal de Aviación 1, record 7, Spanish, Comit%C3%A9%20Interestatal%20de%20Aviaci%C3%B3n
correct, masculine noun
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
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