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MOCA [4 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2024-08-28
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Air Traffic Control
- Aircraft Piloting and Navigation
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- minimum obstacle clearance altitude
1, record 1, English, minimum%20obstacle%20clearance%20altitude
correct, standardized
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
- MOCA 2, record 1, English, MOCA
correct, standardized
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The altitude above sea level (ASL) between specified fixes on airways or air routes that meets the IFR [instrument flight rules] obstacle clearance requirements for the route segment in question. 1, record 1, English, - minimum%20obstacle%20clearance%20altitude
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
This altitude is published on aeronautical charts. 1, record 1, English, - minimum%20obstacle%20clearance%20altitude
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
minimum obstacle clearance altitude; MOCA: designations and definition standardized by the Glossary for Pilots and Air Traffic Services Personnel Committee. 3, record 1, English, - minimum%20obstacle%20clearance%20altitude
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Circulation et trafic aériens
- Pilotage et navigation aérienne
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- altitude minimale de franchissement d'obstacles
1, record 1, French, altitude%20minimale%20de%20franchissement%20d%27obstacles
correct, feminine noun, standardized
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
- MOCA 2, record 1, French, MOCA
correct, feminine noun, standardized
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Altitude au-dessus du niveau de la mer (ASL) entre des repères déterminés sur des voies ou des routes aériennes qui satisfait aux exigences de marge de franchissement d’obstacles IFR [règles de vol aux instruments] pour le segment de route visé. 1, record 1, French, - altitude%20minimale%20de%20franchissement%20d%27obstacles
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Cette altitude est publiée sur les cartes aéronautiques. 1, record 1, French, - altitude%20minimale%20de%20franchissement%20d%27obstacles
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
altitude minimale de franchissement d’obstacles; MOCA : désignations et définition normalisées par le Comité sur le Glossaire à l'intention des pilotes et du personnel des services de la circulation aérienne. 3, record 1, French, - altitude%20minimale%20de%20franchissement%20d%27obstacles
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2013-10-02
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Air Traffic Control
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- L-route
1, record 2, English, L%2Droute
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
L-routes are low-level uncontrolled fixed RNAV [area navigation] routes depicted on En Route Low Altitude charts using green dashed lines and require GNSS [global navigation satellite system] RNAV systems for use. The MOCA [minimum obstruction clearance altitude] provides obstacle protection for only 6 NM either side of the track centreline and does not splay. 1, record 2, English, - L%2Droute
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Circulation et trafic aériens
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- route «L»
1, record 2, French, route%20%C2%ABL%C2%BB
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Les routes «L» sont des routes RNAV [navigation de surface] fixes dans l'espace aérien inférieur non contrôlé représentées sur les cartes en route de niveau inférieur par des lignes vertes pointillées et exigent une avionique RNAV GNSS [géolocalisation et navigation par un système de satellites] pour pouvoir être utilisées. La MOCA [altitude minimale de franchissement d’obstacles] fournit une protection contre les obstacles sur une distance de 6 NM seulement de chaque côté de l'axe de route et ne s’évase pas. 1, record 2, French, - route%20%C2%ABL%C2%BB
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2012-08-16
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Air Traffic Control
- Aircraft Piloting and Navigation
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- minimum IFR altitude
1, record 3, English, minimum%20IFR%20altitude
correct, standardized
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The lowest IFR [instrument flight rules] altitude established for use in a specific airspace. 1, record 3, English, - minimum%20IFR%20altitude
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Depending on the airspace concerned, the minimum IFR altitude may be a minimum obstacle clearance altitude (MOCA), a minimum en route altitude (MEA), a minimum sector altitude (MSA), a minimum vectoring altitude (MVA), a safe altitude 100 NM [nautical miles], an area mininum altitude (AMA), a transition altitude or a missed approach altitude. The minimum IFR altitude provides obstacle clearance but may or may not be within controlled airspace. 1, record 3, English, - minimum%20IFR%20altitude
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 OBS
minimum IFR altitude: term standardized by the Glossary for Pilots and Air Traffic Services Personnel Committee. 2, record 3, English, - minimum%20IFR%20altitude
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Circulation et trafic aériens
- Pilotage et navigation aérienne
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- altitude IFR minimale
1, record 3, French, altitude%20IFR%20minimale
correct, feminine noun, standardized
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Altitude IFR [règles de vol aux instruments] la plus basse établie pour un espace aérien donné. 1, record 3, French, - altitude%20IFR%20minimale
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Selon l'espace aérien, l'altitude IFR minimale peut être une altitude minimale de franchissement d’obstacles(MOCA), une altitude minimale en route(MEA), une altitude minimale de secteur(MSA), une altitude minimale de guidage(MVA), une altitude de sécurité 100 NM [milles marin], une altitude minimale de zone(AMA), une altitude de transition ou une altitude d’approche interrompue. L'altitude IFR minimale fournit la marge de franchissement d’obstacles, mais peut se trouver à l'intérieur ou à l'extérieur de l'espace aérien contrôlé. 1, record 3, French, - altitude%20IFR%20minimale
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 OBS
altitude IFR minimale : terme normalisé par le Comité sur le Glossaire à l’intention des pilotes et du personnel des services de la circulation aérienne. 2, record 3, French, - altitude%20IFR%20minimale
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2009-02-26
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Aircraft Piloting and Navigation
- Air Traffic Control
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- missed approach altitude
1, record 4, English, missed%20approach%20altitude
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Depending on the airspace concerned, the minimum IFR altitude may be a minimum obstacle clearance altitude (MOCA), a minimum en route altitude (MEA), a minimum sector altitude (MSA), a minimum vectoring altitude (MVA), a safe altitude 100 NM, an area minimum altitude (AMA), a transition altitude or a missed approach altitude. 1, record 4, English, - missed%20approach%20altitude
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Pilotage et navigation aérienne
- Circulation et trafic aériens
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- altitude d'approche interrompue
1, record 4, French, altitude%20d%27approche%20interrompue
correct, feminine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Selon l'espace aérien, l'altitude IFR minimale peut être une altitude minimale de franchissement d’obstacles(MOCA), une altitude minimale en route(MEA), une altitude minimale de secteur(MSA), une altitude minimale de guidage(MVA), une altitude de sécurité 100 NM, une altitude minimale de zone(AMA), une altitude de transition ou une altitude d’approche interrompue. 1, record 4, French, - altitude%20d%27approche%20interrompue
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
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