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SIGNALISATION LUMINEUSE [8 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2022-06-17
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Electrical Equipment (Motor Vehicles)
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- lighting signature
1, record 1, English, lighting%20signature
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The inspiration for the "tiger mask" was to create the look and feel of the headlamps being suspended within a transparent block of glass … This identifiable lighting signature could potentially be deployed as a unifying design element … 2, record 1, English, - lighting%20signature
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Équipement électrique (Véhicules automobiles)
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- signature lumineuse
1, record 1, French, signature%20lumineuse
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Stylisation des dispositifs d’éclairage d’un véhicule, qui permet d’identifier la marque, voire le modèle. 1, record 1, French, - signature%20lumineuse
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
La signature lumineuse s’applique généralement aux feux de jour et aux feux de signalisation arrière auxquels on donne un dessin représentatif de la marque ou du modèle. 1, record 1, French, - signature%20lumineuse
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
signature lumineuse : désignation, définition et observation publiées au Journal officiel de la République française le 3 juin 2020. 2, record 1, French, - signature%20lumineuse
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Equipo eléctrico (Vehículos automotores)
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- firma luminosa
1, record 1, Spanish, firma%20luminosa
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Además, esta iluminación y, sobre todo, la luz de día se emplean para crear lo que los diseñadores han dado en denominar firma luminosa, que no es más que un trazo de LED que distingue en el caso de Audi a todos sus vehículos y que forma parte inseparable del diseño del frontal del vehículo. 1, record 1, Spanish, - firma%20luminosa
Record 2 - internal organization data 2017-05-31
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Corporate Security
- Security Devices
- Fire Detection
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- control panel
1, record 2, English, control%20panel
correct, officially approved
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- alarm panel 2, record 2, English, alarm%20panel
correct
- alarm control unit 3, record 2, English, alarm%20control%20unit
correct
- alarm control panel 4, record 2, English, alarm%20control%20panel
correct
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The Asa 1000 control panel monitors all functions of an alarm system. Description - Two or four circuits operating on the differential principle, single or more circuits can be switched to temporary or permanent alert. Visual alarm display to distinguish between a detector alarm signal and tampering of that circuit. 2, record 2, English, - control%20panel
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
control panel: term officially approved by the Lexicon Project Committee (New Brunswick). 5, record 2, English, - control%20panel
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Sécurité générale de l'entreprise
- Dispositifs de sécurité
- Détection des incendies
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- tableau de signalisation
1, record 2, French, tableau%20de%20signalisation
correct, masculine noun, standardized, officially approved
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- tableau d'alarme 2, record 2, French, tableau%20d%27alarme
correct, masculine noun
- tableau de contrôle 3, record 2, French, tableau%20de%20contr%C3%B4le
correct, masculine noun
- tableau de commande 4, record 2, French, tableau%20de%20commande
masculine noun
- central de signalisation 5, record 2, French, central%20de%20signalisation
masculine noun
- tableau de réception 6, record 2, French, tableau%20de%20r%C3%A9ception
masculine noun
- tableau de détection 6, record 2, French, tableau%20de%20d%C3%A9tection
masculine noun
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Organe conçu pour alimenter les détecteurs, transformer le fonctionnement des détecteurs en une signalisation sonore et lumineuse exploitable à distance, ou permettre de déceler et de localiser les incidents qui peuvent nuire au bon fonctionnement du système. 7, record 2, French, - tableau%20de%20signalisation
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
tableau de signalisation : terme normalisé par l’AFNOR. 7, record 2, French, - tableau%20de%20signalisation
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
tableau de signalisation : terme uniformisé par le Comité du projet de lexiques (Nouveau-Brunswick). 8, record 2, French, - tableau%20de%20signalisation
Record 2, Key term(s)
- panneau de contrôle
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2016-02-28
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Flight Instruments and Equipment (Aeroindustry)
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- warning light
1, record 3, English, warning%20light
correct, standardized
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
- warn light 2, record 3, English, warn%20light
correct
- annunciator 3, record 3, English, annunciator
standardized
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
An aircraft light that warns the flight crew of a dangerous situation or the failure of a system or component. 4, record 3, English, - warning%20light
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
[The "Autopilot"] includes ... indicating and warning devices such as computers, servos, control panels, indicators, warning lights, etc. 5, record 3, English, - warning%20light
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
annunciator; warning light: terms standardized by ISO. 4, record 3, English, - warning%20light
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Instruments et équipement de bord (Constructions aéronautiques)
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- voyant d'alarme
1, record 3, French, voyant%20d%27alarme
correct, masculine noun, officially approved
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
- voyant lumineux 2, record 3, French, voyant%20lumineux
correct, masculine noun
- voyant de signalisation 3, record 3, French, voyant%20de%20signalisation
masculine noun, standardized
- signalisation lumineuse 3, record 3, French, signalisation%20lumineuse
feminine noun, standardized
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Voyant visuel électrique situé sur le tableau de bord qui signale [une situation dangereuse ou] un dysfonctionnement de l’un des systèmes à bord d’un [aéronef]. 4, record 3, French, - voyant%20d%27alarme
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
[Le voyant lumineux] déclenche une alarme visuelle et/ou sonore, en fonction de la gravité de la panne [ou de la situation], pour diriger l’attention du pilote sur la situation qui nécessite son intervention immédiate. 4, record 3, French, - voyant%20d%27alarme
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 OBS
voyant d’alarme : terme uniformisé par les Comités d’uniformisation de la terminologie aéronautique (CUTA) - Opérations aériennes et Maintenance. 5, record 3, French, - voyant%20d%27alarme
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 3 OBS
voyant de signalisation; signalisation lumineuse : termes normalisés par l'ISO. 5, record 3, French, - voyant%20d%27alarme
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Instrumentos y equipo de vuelo (Industria aeronáutica)
Record 3, Main entry term, Spanish
- luz testigo
1, record 3, Spanish, %20luz%20testigo
feminine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 3, Synonyms, Spanish
- luz avisadora 1, record 3, Spanish, luz%20avisadora
feminine noun
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2014-08-19
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Signalling (Transportation)
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- flashing luminous signal arrow
1, record 4, English, flashing%20luminous%20signal%20arrow
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Signalisation (Transports)
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- flèche de signalisation lumineuse et clignotante
1, record 4, French, %20fl%C3%A8che%20de%20signalisation%20lumineuse%20et%20clignotante
correct, feminine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Chaque camion [...] doit posséder une flèche de signalisation lumineuse et clignotante, des gyrophares et des bandes rétroréfléchissantes [...] 1, record 4, French, - %20fl%C3%A8che%20de%20signalisation%20lumineuse%20et%20clignotante
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 2014-01-06
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Air Terminals
- General Scientific and Technical Vocabulary
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- broadcast instructions
1, record 5, English, broadcast%20instructions
specific
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
A visual blockage ... is confusing and creates the need for signs, broadcast instructions or staff supervision of passengers. 1, record 5, English, - broadcast%20instructions
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Aérogares
- Vocabulaire technique et scientifique général
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- signalisation sonore
1, record 5, French, signalisation%20sonore
feminine noun, generic
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Des salles d’attente, les voyageurs gagnent en groupe leur avion à l'appel d’une signalisation sonore et/ou lumineuse. 1, record 5, French, - signalisation%20sonore
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 2011-01-11
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Advertising Media
- Panels and Supporting Framework (Electronics)
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- electronic advertising
1, record 6, English, electronic%20advertising
correct
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Advertisements making use of neon signs or lights, and capable of movement by electric impulses. 1, record 6, English, - electronic%20advertising
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
General term referring to television, radio and other electronic based media. 1, record 6, English, - electronic%20advertising
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Supports publicitaires
- Panneaux, cadres et supports (Électronique)
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- publicité lumineuse
1, record 6, French, publicit%C3%A9%20lumineuse
feminine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Publicité lumineuse animée électroniquement; éléments de signalisation(enseignes, lambrequins). 1, record 6, French, - publicit%C3%A9%20lumineuse
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 2 CONT
La publicité lumineuse pour Citroën sur la tour Eiffel. 1, record 6, French, - publicit%C3%A9%20lumineuse
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
La tour Eiffel, en 1937, s’illumine de milliers d’ampoules pour la publicité de Citroën. 1, record 6, French, - publicit%C3%A9%20lumineuse
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 2 OBS
La publicité effectuée au moyen de motifs émettant leur propre lumière, par ampoules ou par tubes (néon ou fluorescents). Les catadioptres qui réfléchissent la lumière mais ne la produisent pas, ne relèvent pas de la publicité lumineuse. 1, record 6, French, - publicit%C3%A9%20lumineuse
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 2006-11-14
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Signalling (Road Transport)
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- traffic signals 1, record 7, English, traffic%20signals
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 DEF
...any power-operated traffic control [devices] by which traffic is warned to take some specific action. 1, record 7, English, - traffic%20signals
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
"Traffic signals" is a generic term that includes flashing beacons, speed control signs, land-use control signals, railroad crossing signals and several other devices. 1, record 7, English, - traffic%20signals
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Signalisation routière
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- signalisation lumineuse
1, record 7, French, signalisation%20lumineuse
feminine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 CONT
... la signalisation lumineuse indique par cadioptres ou clignotants des travaux ou autres dangers. Dans les grandes agglomérations, des feux tricolores règlent la circulation. 1, record 7, French, - signalisation%20lumineuse
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Señales (Transporte por carretera)
Record 7, Main entry term, Spanish
- señalización luminosa
1, record 7, Spanish, se%C3%B1alizaci%C3%B3n%20luminosa
correct, feminine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 7, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record 8 - internal organization data 1984-08-07
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- Air Traffic Control
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- block control system 1, record 8, English, block%20control%20system
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
Record 8, Synonyms, English
- block signalling system 1, record 8, English, block%20signalling%20system
Record 8, Textual support, English
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 CONT
... consists of switchable green taxiway centreline lighting with red stop bars between blocks. It is operated by a lighting controller who can use the computer-controlled switching system to set up predetermined routes across the airfield and to protect them with stop bars at intersections. Runways are protected with stop bars, and the controller has an override key to prevent a preselected route from penetrating the runway until it is clear to do so. 1, record 8, English, - block%20control%20system
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Circulation et trafic aériens
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- système de sectionnements des chemins de roulement
1, record 8, French, syst%C3%A8me%20de%20sectionnements%20des%20chemins%20de%20roulement
masculine noun
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
Record 8, Synonyms, French
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Les chemins de roulement sont équipés d’une ligne axiale de feux verts commutables par tronçons. Un signal rouge transversal sépare chaque tronçon du suivant, l'ensemble du système étant commandé par un contrôleur de la signalisation lumineuse aidé d’un ordinateur de commutation. Les accès à la piste sont eux aussi protégés par une barre transversale rouge. Le contrôleur dispose d’une clé d’interdiction qui maintient au rouge le point d’accès à la piste d’un itinéraire prédéterminé sur lequel il a autorisé un avion à rouler, et ce jusqu'à ce qu'il ait acquis la certitude que la piste est libre. 1, record 8, French, - syst%C3%A8me%20de%20sectionnements%20des%20chemins%20de%20roulement
Record 8, Key term(s)
- système de sectionnement des chemins de roulement
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
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