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TRANSITION VOL [8 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2015-03-24
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Air Traffic Control
- Telecommunications Transmission
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- change-over point
1, record 1, English, change%2Dover%20point
correct, officially approved
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
- COP 1, record 1, English, COP
correct, officially approved
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- navigation change-over point 2, record 1, English, navigation%20change%2Dover%20point
correct
- navigation change over point 3, record 1, English, navigation%20change%20over%20point
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The point at which an aircraft navigating on an ATS [air traffic service] route segment defined by reference to very high frequency omnidirectional radio ranges is expected to transfer its primary navigational reference from the facility behind the aircraft to the next facility ahead of the aircraft. [Definition officially approved by ICAO.] 4, record 1, English, - change%2Dover%20point
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Change-over points are established to provide the optimum balance in respect of signal strength and quality between facilities at all levels to be used and to ensure a common source of azimuth guidance for all aircraft operating along the same portion of a route segment. 4, record 1, English, - change%2Dover%20point
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
change-over point; COP: term and abbreviation officially approved by the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO). 5, record 1, English, - change%2Dover%20point
Record 1, Key term(s)
- changeover point
- navigation changeover point
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Circulation et trafic aériens
- Transmission (Télécommunications)
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- point de transition
1, record 1, French, point%20de%20transition
correct, masculine noun, officially approved
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
- COP 1, record 1, French, COP
correct, masculine noun, officially approved
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- point de changement 2, record 1, French, point%20de%20changement
correct, masculine noun
- COP 2, record 1, French, COP
correct, masculine noun
- COP 2, record 1, French, COP
- point de relève de navigation 3, record 1, French, point%20de%20rel%C3%A8ve%20de%20navigation
masculine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Point où un aéronef navigant sur un tronçon de route ATS [service de la circulation aérienne] défini par référence à des radiophares omnidirectionnels à très haute fréquence doit en principe transférer son principal repère de navigation de l’installation située en arrière de l’aéronef à la première installation située en avant de lui. [Définition uniformisée par l’OACI.] 1, record 1, French, - point%20de%20transition
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Les points de transition sont établis afin d’assurer, à tous les niveaux de vol à utiliser, l'équilibre optimal entre les installations, du point de vue de l'intensité et de la qualité de la réception, et afin de fournir une source commune de guidage en azimut pour tous les aéronefs évoluant sur le même secteur d’un tronçon de route. 1, record 1, French, - point%20de%20transition
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
point de transition; COP : terme et abréviation uniformisés par l’Organisation de l’aviation civile internationale (OACI). 4, record 1, French, - point%20de%20transition
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Control de tránsito aéreo
- Transmisión (Telecomunicaciones)
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- punto de cambio
1, record 1, Spanish, punto%20de%20cambio
correct, masculine noun, officially approved
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
- COP 1, record 1, Spanish, COP
correct, masculine noun, officially approved
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Punto en el cual una aeronave que navega en un tramo de una ruta ATS [servicio de tránsito aéreo] definido por referencia a los radiofaros omnidireccionales VHF [muy alta frecuencia], se prevé que transfiera su referencia de navegación primaria, de la instalación por detrás de la aeronave a la instalación inmediata por delante de la aeronave. [Definición aceptada oficialmente por la OACI.] 1, record 1, Spanish, - punto%20de%20cambio
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Los puntos de cambio se establecen con el fin de proporcionar el mejor equilibrio posible en cuanto a fuerza y calidad de la señal entre instalaciones, a todos los niveles que hayan de utilizarse, y para asegurar una fuente común de guía en azimut para todas las aeronaves que operan a lo largo de la misma parte de un tramo de ruta. 1, record 1, Spanish, - punto%20de%20cambio
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
punto de cambio; COP: término y abreviatura aceptados oficialmente por la Organización de Aviación Civil Internacional (OACI). 2, record 1, Spanish, - punto%20de%20cambio
Record 2 - internal organization data 2015-03-19
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Air Traffic Control
- Aircraft Piloting and Navigation
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- transition level
1, record 2, English, transition%20level
correct, NATO, standardized, officially approved
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
- TRL 2, record 2, English, TRL
correct, officially approved
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The lowest flight level available for use above the transition altitude. 3, record 2, English, - transition%20level
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
transition level; TRL: term and abbreviation officially approved by the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO). 4, record 2, English, - transition%20level
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
transition level: term and definition standardized by NATO and the Glossary for Pilots and Air Traffic Services Personnel Committee. 5, record 2, English, - transition%20level
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Circulation et trafic aériens
- Pilotage et navigation aérienne
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- niveau de transition
1, record 2, French, niveau%20de%20transition
correct, masculine noun, NATO, standardized, officially approved
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
- TRL 2, record 2, French, TRL
correct, masculine noun, officially approved
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Niveau de vol le plus bas qu'on puisse utiliser au-dessus de l'altitude de transition. 3, record 2, French, - niveau%20de%20transition
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
niveau de transition : terme et définition normalisés par l’OTAN et 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. 4, record 2, French, - niveau%20de%20transition
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
niveau de transition; TRL : terme et abréviation uniformisés par l’Organisation de l’aviation civile internationale (OACI). 5, record 2, French, - niveau%20de%20transition
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Control de tránsito aéreo
- Pilotaje y navegación aérea
Record 2, Main entry term, Spanish
- nivel de transición
1, record 2, Spanish, nivel%20de%20transici%C3%B3n
correct, masculine noun, officially approved
Record 2, Abbreviations, Spanish
- TRL 2, record 2, Spanish, TRL
correct, masculine noun, officially approved
Record 2, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Nivel más bajo de vuelo disponible para usarlo por encima de la altitud de transición. [Definición aceptada oficialmente por la OACI.] 2, record 2, Spanish, - nivel%20de%20transici%C3%B3n
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
nivel de transición; TRL: término y abreviatura aceptados oficialmente por la Organización de Aviación Civil Internacional (OACI). 3, record 2, Spanish, - nivel%20de%20transici%C3%B3n
Record 3 - internal organization data 2013-06-10
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Air Traffic Control
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- lowest usable flight level
1, record 3, English, lowest%20usable%20flight%20level
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
When a change in altimeter setting results in A.T.C. raising or lowering the lowest usable flight level in an area adjacent to sector or unit boundaries, the adjacent sector or unit(s) shall be notified of the current lowest usable flight level. 1, record 3, English, - lowest%20usable%20flight%20level
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Circulation et trafic aériens
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- niveau de vol le plus bas utilisable
1, record 3, French, niveau%20de%20vol%20le%20plus%20bas%20utilisable
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Le niveau de vol le plus bas utilisable est déterminé par le niveau de transition [...] qui situera le point où est effectuée la procédure de transition, c'est-à-dire l'endroit, dans l'espace, où le changement de calage altimétrique doit être opéré. 1, record 3, French, - niveau%20de%20vol%20le%20plus%20bas%20utilisable
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2012-10-16
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Aircraft Piloting and Navigation
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- transition
1, record 4, English, transition
correct, standardized
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The ... change from one phase of flight or flight conditions to another, e.g. transition from en route flight to the approach or transition from instrument flight to visual flight. 1, record 4, English, - transition
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
transition: term standardized by the Glossary for Pilots and Air Traffic Services Personnel Committee. 2, record 4, English, - transition
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Pilotage et navigation aérienne
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- transition
1, record 4, French, transition
correct, feminine noun, standardized
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
[...] changement d’une phase d’un vol ou d’une condition de vol à une autre, par exemple, transition de la phase en route à l'approche ou transition du vol aux instruments au vol à vue. 1, record 4, French, - transition
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
transition : terme normalisé par le Comité sur le Glossaire à l’intention des pilotes et du personnel des services de la circulation aérienne. 2, record 4, French, - transition
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 2012-07-13
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Air Traffic Control
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- Class E airspace
1, record 5, English, Class%20E%20airspace
correct, standardized, officially approved
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Controlled airspace within which both IFR [instrument flight rules] and VFR [visual flight rules] flights are permitted, but VFR flights do not have to establish two-way communications with the appropriate ATC [air traffic control] agency prior to entering the airspace. 2, record 5, English, - Class%20E%20airspace
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
ATC separation is provided only to IFR aircraft. All high level controlled airspace above FL [flight level] 600 within the SCA [southern control area], NCA [northern control area] and ACA [Arctic control area] is Class E airspace. Also, low level airways, low level fixed area navigation (RNAV) routes, control area extensions, transition areas, or control zones established without an operating control tower may be classified as Class E airspace. 2, record 5, English, - Class%20E%20airspace
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Class E airspace: term and definition standardized by the Glossary for Pilots and Air Traffic Services Personnel Committee; term officially approved by the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO). 3, record 5, English, - Class%20E%20airspace
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Circulation et trafic aériens
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- espace aérien de classe E
1, record 5, French, espace%20a%C3%A9rien%20de%20classe%20E
correct, masculine noun, standardized, officially approved
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Espace aérien contrôlé à l’intérieur duquel les vols IFR [règles de vol aux instruments] et VFR [règles de vol à vue] sont autorisés, mais où les vols VFR n’ont pas besoin d’établir des communications bidirectionnelles avec l’organisme ATC [contrôle de la circulation aérienne] compétent avant d’y pénétrer. 2, record 5, French, - espace%20a%C3%A9rien%20de%20classe%20E
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
L'ATC assure l'espacement des vols IFR uniquement. Tout l'espace aérien de niveau supérieur contrôlé au-dessus du FL [niveau de vol] 600 dans la SCA [région de contrôle du sud), la NCA [région de contrôle du nord] et l'ACA [région de contrôle de l'Arctique] fait partie de l'espace aérien de classe E. Les voies aériennes inférieures, les routes RNAV [navigation de surface] fixes de l'espace aérien inférieur, les prolongements de région de contrôle, les zones de transition et les zones de contrôle sans tour de contrôle en service peuvent aussi faire partie de l'espace aérien de classe E. 2, record 5, French, - espace%20a%C3%A9rien%20de%20classe%20E
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 2 OBS
espace aérien de classe E : 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 l’Organisation de l’aviation civile internationale (OACI). 3, record 5, French, - espace%20a%C3%A9rien%20de%20classe%20E
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Control de tránsito aéreo
Record 5, Main entry term, Spanish
- espacio aéreo de Clase E
1, record 5, Spanish, espacio%20a%C3%A9reo%20de%20Clase%20E
correct, masculine noun, officially approved
Record 5, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 5, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Se permiten vuelos IFR y VFR, se proporciona a los vuelos IFR servicio de control de tránsito aéreo y están separados de otros vuelos IFR. [Definición aceptada oficialmente por la OACI.] 1, record 5, Spanish, - espacio%20a%C3%A9reo%20de%20Clase%20E
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
espacio aéreo de Clase E: término aceptado oficialmente por la Organización de Aviación Civil Internacional (OACI). 2, record 5, Spanish, - espacio%20a%C3%A9reo%20de%20Clase%20E
Record 6 - internal organization data 2008-09-04
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Flights (Air Transport)
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- flight condition
1, record 6, English, flight%20condition
correct
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 CONT
... The performance must correspond to the engine power available under the particular ambient atmospheric conditions, the particular flight condition, and the relative humidity ... (2) The power absorbed by the accessories and services appropriate to the particular ambient atmospheric conditions and the particular flight condition. 1, record 6, English, - flight%20condition
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Vols (Transport aérien)
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- condition de vol
1, record 6, French, condition%20de%20vol
correct, feminine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Posséder un équipement en bonne condition de vol. 2, record 6, French, - condition%20de%20vol
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 2 CONT
[...] Être capable de maintenir toute condition de vol exigée et de faire une transition sans brusquerie de toute condition de vol à toute autre condition de vol sans habileté, vigilance ou efforts exceptionnels de pilotage et sans danger de dépasser le facteur de charge limite dans toute condition d’utilisation probable pour le type, incluant :(1) Panne soudaine d’un moteur, sur les giravions multimoteurs satisfaisant aux exigences d’isolement moteur [...](2) Perte soudaine et complète de puissance sur tous les autres giravions; et(3) Pannes soudaines et complètes du système de commande [...] 3, record 6, French, - condition%20de%20vol
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 1988-01-22
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Probability (Statistics)
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- stationary probability
1, record 7, English, stationary%20probability
correct
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 CONT
To find the stationary probabilities of the four states, it suffices to solve the following systems of linear equations (...). 1, record 7, English, - stationary%20probability
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Probabilités (Statistique)
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- probabilité stationnaire
1, record 7, French, probabilit%C3%A9%20stationnaire
proposal, feminine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Mesures de probabilité stationnaires pour une classe de modèle non markoviens(...) : On donne une condition nécessaire et suffisante pour qu'une mesure de probabilité soit stationnaire pour un modèle non markovien avec un ensemble d’états arbitraire, défini par une loi de transition linéaire.(Source : Bulletin des sciences mathématiques, 1984, vol. 108, no. 2, pp. 113-127). 1, record 7, French, - probabilit%C3%A9%20stationnaire
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record 8 - internal organization data 1986-12-10
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- Air Transport Personnel and Services
- Search and Rescue (Aircraft)
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- winchman
1, record 8, English, winchman
correct
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
Record 8, Synonyms, English
Record 8, Textual support, English
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The winchman can make minor adjustment to the hovering location with a joystick of his own. The system then makes the forward transition back to cruising flight. 1, record 8, English, - winchman
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Personnel et services (Transport aérien)
- Recherches et sauvetages (Aviation)
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- treuilleur
1, record 8, French, treuilleur
masculine noun
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
Record 8, Synonyms, French
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Le treuilleur qui dispose(...) d’un petit manche cyclique, n’ aura plus alors qu'à corriger la position de vol stationnaire pour venir exactement à la verticale du naufragé. Une fois celui-ci repêché, le système exécute la transition automatique vers le vol de croisière. 1, record 8, French, - treuilleur
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
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