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Record 1 - internal organization data 2024-10-25
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Applications of Automation
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- forward kinematics
1, record 1, English, forward%20kinematics
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
- FK 2, record 1, English, FK
correct
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- direct kinematics 3, record 1, English, direct%20kinematics
correct
- DK 2, record 1, English, DK
correct
- DK 2, record 1, English, DK
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The forward kinematics of a robot determines the configuration of the end-effector (the gripper or tool mounted on the end of the robot) given the relative configurations of each pair of adjacent links of the robot. 4, record 1, English, - forward%20kinematics
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Automatisation et applications
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- cinématique directe
1, record 1, French, cin%C3%A9matique%20directe
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
La cinématique directe concerne la détermination de la position et de l'orientation de l'effecteur(pose de l'effecteur) du robot en fonction des positions des articulations du robot. 2, record 1, French, - cin%C3%A9matique%20directe
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2017-02-13
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Environmental Management
- Ecosystems
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- priority ecosystem initiative management framework
1, record 2, English, priority%20ecosystem%20initiative%20management%20framework
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The PE OPG [Priority Ecosystems Outcome Project Grouping] is also working, with participation from other OPGs, on a priority ecosystem initiative management framework. The purpose of the framework is to: encourage the systematic, repeatable and defensible (1) selection of Priority Ecosystems and Priority Ecosystem Initiatives (PEIs) and (2) determination of EC's level and type of involvement (roles and responsibilities) from a range of possible levels; and present direction and basic guidelines for PEI planning, design, implementation, management and reporting in a nationally consistent manner, consistent with the Ecosystem Approach. 2, record 2, English, - priority%20ecosystem%20initiative%20management%20framework
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
priority ecosystem initiative management framework: term used by Environment Canada. 3, record 2, English, - priority%20ecosystem%20initiative%20management%20framework
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Gestion environnementale
- Écosystèmes
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- cadre de gestion des initiatives écosystémiques prioritaires
1, record 2, French, cadre%20de%20gestion%20des%20initiatives%20%C3%A9cosyst%C3%A9miques%20prioritaires
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Le RPAR EP [Regroupement de projets axés sur les résultats Écosystèmes prioritaires] travaille également, avec l'aide d’autres RPAR, sur un cadre de gestion des initiatives écosystémiques prioritaires. Le cadre a les objectifs ci-après. Encourager une façon systématique, reproductible et valable d’effectuer : 1) le choix des écosystèmes prioritaires et des initiatives écosystémiques prioritaires(IEP) et 2) la détermination du niveau et du type d’engagement d’Environnement Canada(rôles et responsabilités) parmi une série de niveaux possibles. Proposer une orientation et des directives de base pour la planification, la conception, la mise en œuvre, la gestion et l'établissement de rapports des IEP de manière uniforme à l'échelle nationale et conforme avec l'approche écosystémique. 2, record 2, French, - cadre%20de%20gestion%20des%20initiatives%20%C3%A9cosyst%C3%A9miques%20prioritaires
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
cadre de gestion des initiatives écosystémiques prioritaires : terme en usage à Environnement Canada. 3, record 2, French, - cadre%20de%20gestion%20des%20initiatives%20%C3%A9cosyst%C3%A9miques%20prioritaires
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2017-02-07
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Organization Planning
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- strategic direction
1, record 3, English, strategic%20direction
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
- strategic orientation 2, record 3, English, strategic%20orientation
correct
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The Department assesses the way strategic directions are implemented, including identifying changes that may require new directions for management. 3, record 3, English, - strategic%20direction
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 CONT
The nature of many plans themselves confirms the importance of political processes: in the search for participation and consensus, strategic orientations tend to be wide-ranging, heavily oriented toward development, vague and loosely integrated. 3, record 3, English, - strategic%20direction
Record 3, Key term(s)
- strategic directions
- strategic orientations
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Planification d'organisation
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- orientation stratégique
1, record 3, French, orientation%20strat%C3%A9gique
correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Le suivi évalue la mise en œuvre de l'orientation stratégique, notamment la détermination de changements dans des circonstances qui peuvent nécessiter de nouvelles perspectives de gestion. 2, record 3, French, - orientation%20strat%C3%A9gique
Record 3, Key term(s)
- orientations stratégiques
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2012-10-03
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Farm Management and Policy
- Economic Co-operation and Development
- Food Industries
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- food policy
1, record 4, English, food%20policy
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Consider the seemingly straightforward question of what food policy the rich nations of the world ought to adopt toward the poor and the hungry. Should food be sent to relieve hunger in overpopulated areas? ... one could argue ... that sending food to relieve hunger in overpopulated areas is only producing a larger population that will be even hungrier. 1, record 4, English, - food%20policy
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Gestion et politique agricole
- Coopération et développement économiques
- Industrie de l'alimentation
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- politique alimentaire
1, record 4, French, politique%20alimentaire
correct, feminine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Les responsabilités inhérentes à la détermination de la politique alimentaire sont remises au Ministre de l'agriculture. Il est ainsi chargé de l'orientation des productions agricoles, de la fourniture des garanties contre la destruction et le sabotage des vivres, de constituer un stock de sécurité, de préparer et exécuter les mesures visant à la gestion. Lorsque les circonstances rendent indispensables le contrôle et la répartition des ressources alimentaires, il est habilité à prendre toutes les mesures nécessaires en vue de régler la production, le stockage, la transformation, la circulation, la distribution et la vente des stocks détenus par toute personne ou groupement. 1, record 4, French, - politique%20alimentaire
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Gestión y política agrícola
- Cooperación y desarrollo económicos
- Industria alimentaria
Record 4, Main entry term, Spanish
- política alimentaria
1, record 4, Spanish, pol%C3%ADtica%20alimentaria
correct, feminine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 4, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 2011-08-18
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Environmental Studies and Analyses
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- preliminary environmental assessment
1, record 5, English, preliminary%20environmental%20assessment
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
- PEA 1, record 5, English, PEA
correct
Record 5, Synonyms, English
- initial environmental assessment 2, record 5, English, initial%20environmental%20assessment
correct
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The process involves conducting a Preliminary Environmental Assessment (PEA) based on available information to provide recommendations early in the review of a proposal. A PEA may be conducted either by the Ministry or by the proponent. The assessment includes an analysis of what is known about a proposal and the identification of what further information is needed. A PEA provides the Ministry with the basis for determining whether to consider a proposal further, and if so, the appropriate process for doing so. It also provides the proponent with valuable guidance for obtaining approval for a proposal. 1, record 5, English, - preliminary%20environmental%20assessment
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Études et analyses environnementales
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- étude d'impact préliminaire
1, record 5, French, %C3%A9tude%20d%27impact%20pr%C3%A9liminaire
correct, feminine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
- évaluation environnementale préliminaire 2, record 5, French, %C3%A9valuation%20environnementale%20pr%C3%A9liminaire
feminine noun
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Étude visant à mesurer et évaluer, à l’aide des données existantes et de renseignements obtenus par des travaux ou des études de reconnaissance, les hypothèses et les variantes d’un projet, et qui fournit les renseignements nécessaires pour décider s’il faut une étude d’impact détaillée de l’hypothèse [...] et décider de la nature d’une telle étude. 1, record 5, French, - %C3%A9tude%20d%27impact%20pr%C3%A9liminaire
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Le processus comporte la réalisation d’une évaluation environnementale préliminaire basée sur les renseignements existants en vue de la formulation de recommandations au début de l'examen d’un projet. L'évaluation environnementale préliminaire peut être réalisée par le ministère ou par le promoteur. L'évaluation comporte l'analyse des données existantes au sujet du projet et la détermination des renseignements supplémentaires nécessaires. Le ministère se base sur l'évaluation environnementale préliminaire pour déterminer s’il faut examiner plus à fond un projet et, le cas échéant, pour établir le processus approprié. L'évaluation environnementale préliminaire fournit également au promoteur une orientation valable pour l'approbation du projet en question. 1, record 5, French, - %C3%A9tude%20d%27impact%20pr%C3%A9liminaire
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Estudios y análisis del medio ambiente
Record 5, Main entry term, Spanish
- estudio ambiental preliminar
1, record 5, Spanish, estudio%20ambiental%20preliminar
correct, masculine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 5, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 2006-11-03
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Titles of Monographs
- Road Transport
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- Urban, Intermodalism and Motor Carrier Policy Branch
1, record 6, English, Urban%2C%20Intermodalism%20and%20Motor%20Carrier%20Policy%20Branch
correct
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Transport Canada. This Branch is responsible for monitoring and providing policy advice on the state of urban transportation systems in Canada; intermodal transportation developments and issues; the economic performance of Canada s motor carrier industry (truck and bus); and the understanding of domestic logistical flows and the identification of infrastructure 1, record 6, English, - Urban%2C%20Intermodalism%20and%20Motor%20Carrier%20Policy%20Branch
Record 6, Key term(s)
- UIMCPB
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Titres de monographies
- Transport routier
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- Direction des politiques sur l'urbanisme, l'intermodalisme et les transporteurs routiers
1, record 6, French, Direction%20des%20politiques%20sur%20l%27urbanisme%2C%20l%27intermodalisme%20et%20les%20transporteurs%20routiers
correct, feminine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Transports Canada. Cette direction est responsable de la surveillance et de la fourniture de conseils d’orientation stratégique dans les domaines suivants : état des réseaux de transport urbains canadiens, avancements et questions relatifs au transport intermodal, performance économique de l'industrie canadienne des transporteurs routiers(camions et autobus) et de la compréhension des flux logistiques domestiques ainsi que de la détermination des besoins en infrastructure aux portes d entrée et corridors de commerce stratégiques. 1, record 6, French, - Direction%20des%20politiques%20sur%20l%27urbanisme%2C%20l%27intermodalisme%20et%20les%20transporteurs%20routiers
Record 6, Key term(s)
- DPUITR
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 2003-09-12
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Orbital Stations
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- microgravity vibration isolation subsystem
1, record 7, English, microgravity%20vibration%20isolation%20subsystem
correct, officially approved
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
- MVIS 1, record 7, English, MVIS
correct, officially approved
Record 7, Synonyms, English
- microgravity isolation mount 2, record 7, English, microgravity%20isolation%20mount
correct
- MGIM 2, record 7, English, MGIM
correct
- MGIM 2, record 7, English, MGIM
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 CONT
[The] MVIS (Microgravity Vibration Isolation Subsystem) ... consists of a distributed set of large gap Lorentz force actuators, with permanent magnets mounted on the FCE [Facility Core Element] and voice coils attached to the ISPR [International Standard Payload Rack]. Three accelerometer assemblies are also mounted on the FCE, housing three accelerometers each. This allows determination of both the linear accelerations and the rotational acceleration of the FCE, and allows for up to three levels of redundancy. There are four Light Emitting Diodes (LEDs) mounted on the FCE with collimated beams directed at four two dimensional Position Sensing Devices (PSDs) mounted on the ISPR. This allows for tracking the position and orientation of the FCE with respect to the ISPR. 3, record 7, English, - microgravity%20vibration%20isolation%20subsystem
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
microgravity vibration isolation subsystem; MVIS: term and abbreviation officially approved by the International Space Station official approval Group (ISSOAG). 4, record 7, English, - microgravity%20vibration%20isolation%20subsystem
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Stations orbitales
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- sous-système d'isolation contre les vibrations en microgravité
1, record 7, French, sous%2Dsyst%C3%A8me%20d%27isolation%20contre%20les%20vibrations%20en%20microgravit%C3%A9
correct, masculine noun, officially approved
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
- MVIS 2, record 7, French, MVIS
correct, masculine noun, officially approved
Record 7, Synonyms, French
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Le Sous-système d’isolation contre les vibrations en microgravité(MVIS) [...] est basé sur un système de lévitation magnétique à six degrés de liberté. En raison des dimensions imposantes du FCE [Facility Core Element], les actionneurs Lorenz, les détecteurs de position et les accéléromètres utilisés pour le système MVIS ont été distribués tout autour du FCE. MVIS comprend un ensemble réparti d’actionneurs Lorentz dont les aimants permanents sont montés sur le FCE et les bobines mobiles sont attachées au ISPR [International Standard Payload Rack]. Trois assemblages d’accéléromètres, qui incluent d’ailleurs trois accéléromètres chacun, sont aussi montés à l'intérieur du FCE. Ceci permet la détermination des accélérations linéaires et rotationnelles du FCE et permet jusqu'à trois niveaux de redondance(axes X, Y et Z). Il y a quatre diodes électroluminescents montés dans le FCE à l'aide de poutres alignées qui sont dirigés vers quatre Capteurs de position(PSDs) bidimensionnels montées dans le ISPR. Ce procédé permet de localiser la position et l'orientation de l'élément central en fonction du ISPR. 2, record 7, French, - sous%2Dsyst%C3%A8me%20d%27isolation%20contre%20les%20vibrations%20en%20microgravit%C3%A9
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
sous-système d’isolation contre les vibrations en microgravité; MVIS : terme et abréviation uniformisés par le Groupe de travail de la terminologie de la Station spatiale internationale (GTTSSI). 3, record 7, French, - sous%2Dsyst%C3%A8me%20d%27isolation%20contre%20les%20vibrations%20en%20microgravit%C3%A9
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record 8 - internal organization data 2003-01-23
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- Mathematical Geography
- Range Measurements (Telecommunications)
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- exterior orientation
1, record 8, English, exterior%20orientation
correct
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
Record 8, Synonyms, English
- outer orientation 2, record 8, English, outer%20orientation
correct
Record 8, Textual support, English
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The determining (analytically or in a photogrammetric instrument) of the position of the camera station and the attitude of the taking camera at the instant of exposure. In stereoscopic instrument practice, exterior orientation is divided into two parts, relative and absolute orientation. 1, record 8, English, - exterior%20orientation
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Géographie mathématique
- Mesures à distance (Télécommunications)
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- orientation externe
1, record 8, French, orientation%20externe
correct, feminine noun
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
Record 8, Synonyms, French
- orientement externe 1, record 8, French, orientement%20externe
correct, masculine noun
- orientation extérieure 2, record 8, French, orientation%20ext%C3%A9rieure
feminine noun
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Détermination des éléments de l'orientation externe, c'est-à-dire des facteurs qui déterminent la position de l'appareil de prise de vues au moment de l'exposition et l'orientation angulaire de la photographie résultante. En général trois coordonnées et deux éléments angulaires de l'orientation de l'axe de l'appareil suffisent pour réaliser cette orientation externe. 3, record 8, French, - orientation%20externe
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
Record 9 - internal organization data 2001-06-21
Record 9, English
Record 9, Subject field(s)
- Applications of Electronics
- Measuring Instruments (Engineering)
- Navigation Instruments
Record 9, Main entry term, English
- inertial sensor
1, record 9, English, inertial%20sensor
correct
Record 9, Abbreviations, English
Record 9, Synonyms, English
Record 9, Textual support, English
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A position, attitude, or motion sensor whose references are completely internal, except possibly for initialization. 2, record 9, English, - inertial%20sensor
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Inertial sensors (gyroscopes and accelerometers) are used to obtain information on orientation and accelerations relative to a reference frame in which Newton's laws are valid. Orientation or attitude measurements obtained by gyroscopes provide angular information, while acceleration measurements, which are corrected for gravity and, integrated twice for distance, provide linear information. 3, record 9, English, - inertial%20sensor
Record 9, French
Record 9, Domaine(s)
- Applications de l'électronique
- Instruments de mesure (Ingénierie)
- Instruments de navigation
Record 9, Main entry term, French
- capteur inertiel
1, record 9, French, capteur%20inertiel
correct, masculine noun
Record 9, Abbreviations, French
Record 9, Synonyms, French
- capteur à inertie 2, record 9, French, capteur%20%C3%A0%20inertie
correct, masculine noun
- détecteur inertiel 3, record 9, French, d%C3%A9tecteur%20inertiel
correct, masculine noun, officially approved
- détecteur par inertie 2, record 9, French, d%C3%A9tecteur%20par%20inertie
correct, masculine noun
- senseur inertiel 4, record 9, French, senseur%20inertiel
correct, masculine noun
Record 9, Textual support, French
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Les gyroscopes ont passablement évolué. Leur miniaturisation a progressé grâce à la découverte de propriétés vibratoires ou optiques permettant la détermination de la vitesse angulaire. Les systèmes inertiels ne dépendent plus des qualités mécaniques de cardans, mais sont fixés solidairement au véhicule. On parle ainsi de «systèmes strapdown». Le gyroscope n’ a plus pour mission de conserver une direction fixe. Les vitesses angulaires mesurées sont intégrées pour connaître l'orientation spatiale. Les processeurs ont en quelque sorte remplacé les cardans. Cette évolution a considérablement simplifié les systèmes capteurs inertiels et donc réduit les prix des systèmes. 5, record 9, French, - capteur%20inertiel
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 OBS
détecteur inertiel : terme uniformisé par le Comité d’uniformisation de la terminologie aéronautique (CUTA) - Opérations aériennes. 6, record 9, French, - capteur%20inertiel
Record 9, Spanish
Record 9, Textual support, Spanish
Record 10 - internal organization data 2000-08-14
Record 10, English
Record 10, Subject field(s)
- Lasers and Masers
- Field Artillery
- Surveillance, Detection and Reconnaissance (Military)
Record 10, Main entry term, English
- battlefield laser range-finder
1, record 10, English, battlefield%20laser%20range%2Dfinder
correct
Record 10, Abbreviations, English
Record 10, Synonyms, English
- battlefield range finder 2, record 10, English, battlefield%20range%20finder
correct
- battlefield range-finder 1, record 10, English, battlefield%20range%2Dfinder
correct
Record 10, Textual support, English
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 CONT
... range-finding ... relies on the simple determination of the round-trip transit time of laser pulses between the firing time and return ... to measure range ... The first operational use of lasers will be as battlefield range-finders. Several portable laser range-finders have been built for use by foot soldiers or in tanks to determine precise range to enemy tanks, personnel carriers or fortifications ... The pulsed ruby device would be carried ... by forward artillery observers as an aid in locating targets. 1, record 10, English, - battlefield%20laser%20range%2Dfinder
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The two English sources FILAS, 1969, and BRLAS-E, 1968, were written at a time when battlefield range-finders were not yet used, whereby the French source GRENB, 1974, shows that they were in use in the 1970s. 3, record 10, English, - battlefield%20laser%20range%2Dfinder
Record 10, Key term(s)
- battlefield laser range finder
Record 10, French
Record 10, Domaine(s)
- Masers et lasers
- Artillerie de campagne
- Surveillance, détection et reconnaissance (Militaire)
Record 10, Main entry term, French
- télémètre laser d'artillerie
1, record 10, French, t%C3%A9l%C3%A9m%C3%A8tre%20laser%20d%27artillerie
correct, masculine noun
Record 10, Abbreviations, French
Record 10, Synonyms, French
Record 10, Textual support, French
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Le laser à solide est employé dans la télémétrie pour mesurer la durée d’aller et retour [...] d’une impulsion de très courte durée [...] [On a réalisé] un télémètre laser portatif d’artillerie avec chercheur de nord permettant une détermination précise de l'orientation dans la visée [...] 1, record 10, French, - t%C3%A9l%C3%A9m%C3%A8tre%20laser%20d%27artillerie
Record 10, Spanish
Record 10, Textual support, Spanish
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