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UNIFORMISATION VISUELLE [9 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2016-02-25
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Airport Runways and Areas
- Air Navigation Aids
- Atmospheric Physics
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- runway visual range
1, record 1, English, runway%20visual%20range
correct, NATO, standardized, officially approved
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
- RVR 2, record 1, English, RVR
correct, NATO, standardized, officially approved
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- runway visibility value 3, record 1, English, runway%20visibility%20value
correct, United States, standardized
- RVV 3, record 1, English, RVV
correct, United States, standardized
- RVV 3, record 1, English, RVV
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The maximum distance in the direction of take-off or landing at which the runway, or specified lights or markers delineating it, can be seen from a position above a specified point on its centre line at a height corresponding to the average eye level of pilots at touchdown. 4, record 1, English, - runway%20visual%20range
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
runway visual range: term and definition standardized by NATO. 5, record 1, English, - runway%20visual%20range
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
runway visual range; RVR: term and abbreviation officially approved by the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO). 6, record 1, English, - runway%20visual%20range
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 3 OBS
runway visual range; RVR; runway visibility value; RVV: terms and abbreviations standardized by the Glossary for Pilots and Air Traffic Services Personnel Committee. 7, record 1, English, - runway%20visual%20range
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Pistes et aires d'aéroport
- Aides à la navigation aérienne
- Physique de l'atmosphère
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- portée visuelle de piste
1, record 1, French, port%C3%A9e%20visuelle%20de%20piste
correct, feminine noun, NATO, standardized, officially approved
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
- RVR 2, record 1, French, RVR
correct, feminine noun, NATO, standardized, officially approved
- PVP 3, record 1, French, PVP
feminine noun
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Distance maximale mesurée dans le sens du décollage ou de l’atterrissage à laquelle la piste, les feux spécifiés ou les balises spécifiées qui le délimitent, sont visibles d’un point spécifié situé au-dessus de son axe à une hauteur correspondant au niveau moyen des yeux des pilotes au moment de la prise de contact. 4, record 1, French, - port%C3%A9e%20visuelle%20de%20piste
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
portée visuelle de piste : terme et définition normalisés par l’OTAN. 5, record 1, French, - port%C3%A9e%20visuelle%20de%20piste
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
portée visuelle de piste; RVR : terme et abréviation normalisés par le Comité sur le Glossaire à l'intention des pilotes et du personnel des services de la circulation aérienne et uniformisés par l'Organisation de l'aviation civile internationale(OACI) et par le Comité d’uniformisation de la terminologie aéronautique(CUTA)-Opérations aériennes. 5, record 1, French, - port%C3%A9e%20visuelle%20de%20piste
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Pistas y áreas del aeropuerto
- Ayuda para la navegación aérea
- Física de la atmósfera
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- alcance visual en la pista
1, record 1, Spanish, alcance%20visual%20en%20la%20pista
correct, masculine noun, officially approved
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
- RVR 2, record 1, Spanish, RVR
correct, masculine noun, officially approved
- AVP 3, record 1, Spanish, AVP
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Distancia hasta la cual el piloto de una aeronave que se encuentra sobre el eje de una pista puede ver las señales de superficie de la pista o las luces que la delimitan o que señalan su eje. [Definición aceptada oficialmente por la OACI.] 2, record 1, Spanish, - alcance%20visual%20en%20la%20pista
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
alcance visual en la pista; RVR: término y abreviatura aceptados oficialmente por la Organización de Aviación Civil Internacional (OACI). 4, record 1, Spanish, - alcance%20visual%20en%20la%20pista
Record 2 - internal organization data 2016-02-12
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Aircraft Piloting and Navigation
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- visual navigation aid
1, record 2, English, visual%20navigation%20aid
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The radar produces an image of terrain and man-made features such as cities with respect to aircraft position, which can be used to generate a visual navigation aid. Radar can be used for both en route navigation and approaches. 2, record 2, English, - visual%20navigation%20aid
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Pilotage et navigation aérienne
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- aide visuelle à la navigation
1, record 2, French, aide%20visuelle%20%C3%A0%20la%20navigation
correct, feminine noun, officially approved
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
aide visuelle à la navigation : terme uniformisé par le Comité d’uniformisation de la terminologie aéronautique(CUTA) – Opérations aériennes. 2, record 2, French, - aide%20visuelle%20%C3%A0%20la%20navigation
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2002-10-08
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Internet and Telematics
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- navigation requirement
1, record 3, English, navigation%20requirement
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Accessibility is not the only issue with respect to layout. Beyond the common menu bars and FIP identification, a common approach to organising site content plays a major role in unifying the thousands of GoC sites. The simple fixed columnar arrangement provides for third level navigation requirements, creative themes, and a body text line-length that is easy to read on-screen. 1, record 3, English, - navigation%20requirement
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Internet et télématique
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- exigence de navigation
1, record 3, French, exigence%20de%20navigation
correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
L'accessibilité n’ est pas le seul facteur dont il faut tenir compte dans la mise en page. Outre les barres de menus communes et l'identification du PCIM, l'adoption d’une approche commune pour l'ordonnancement des contenus joue un rôle majeur dans l'uniformisation visuelle des sites gouvernementaux, qui se comptent par milliers. L'adoption d’une mise en page simple en une colonne répond aux exigences de la navigation de troisième niveau, permet l'utilisation de thèmes créatifs et fournit des lignes d’une longueur facile à lire dans le corps du texte. 1, record 3, French, - exigence%20de%20navigation
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Termes (et définitions) tirés des Normes et lignes directrices pour la Normalisation des sites (NSI) intranet, extranet et autres réseaux électroniques. 2, record 3, French, - exigence%20de%20navigation
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2002-10-08
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Internet and Telematics
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- creative theme
1, record 4, English, creative%20theme
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Accessibility is not the only issue with respect to layout. Beyond the common menu bars and FIP identification, a common approach to organising site content plays a major role in unifying the thousands of GoC sites. The simple fixed columnar arrangement provides for third level navigation requirements, creative themes, and a body text line-length that is easy to read on-screen. 1, record 4, English, - creative%20theme
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Internet et télématique
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- thème créatif
1, record 4, French, th%C3%A8me%20cr%C3%A9atif
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
L'accessibilité n’ est pas le seul facteur dont il faut tenir compte dans la mise en page. Outre les barres de menus communes et l'identification du PCIM, l'adoption d’une approche commune pour l'ordonnancement des contenus joue un rôle majeur dans l'uniformisation visuelle des sites gouvernementaux, qui se comptent par milliers. L'adoption d’une mise en page simple en une colonne répond aux exigences de la navigation de troisième niveau, permet l'utilisation de thèmes créatifs et fournit des lignes d’une longueur facile à lire dans le corps du texte. 1, record 4, French, - th%C3%A8me%20cr%C3%A9atif
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Termes (et définitions) tirés des Normes et lignes directrices pour la Normalisation des sites (NSI) intranet, extranet et autres réseaux électroniques. 2, record 4, French, - th%C3%A8me%20cr%C3%A9atif
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 2002-10-08
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Internet and Telematics
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- organising site content
1, record 5, English, organising%20site%20content
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Accessibility is not the only issue with respect to layout. Beyond the common menu bars and FIP identification, a common approach to organising site content plays a major role in unifying the thousands of GoC sites. The simple fixed columnar arrangement provides for third level navigation requirements, creative themes, and a body text line-length that is easy to read on-screen. 1, record 5, English, - organising%20site%20content
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Internet et télématique
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- ordonnancement du contenu d'un site
1, record 5, French, ordonnancement%20du%20contenu%20d%27un%20site
correct, masculine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
L'accessibilité n’ est pas le seul facteur dont il faut tenir compte dans la mise en page. Outre les barres de menus communes et l'identification du PCIM, l'adoption d’une approche commune pour l'ordonnancement des contenus joue un rôle majeur dans l'uniformisation visuelle des sites gouvernementaux, qui se comptent par milliers. L'adoption d’une mise en page simple en une colonne répond aux exigences de la navigation de troisième niveau, permet l'utilisation de thèmes créatifs et fournit des lignes d’une longueur facile à lire dans le corps du texte. 1, record 5, French, - ordonnancement%20du%20contenu%20d%27un%20site
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Termes (et définitions) tirés des Normes et lignes directrices pour la Normalisation des sites (NSI) intranet, extranet et autres réseaux électroniques. 2, record 5, French, - ordonnancement%20du%20contenu%20d%27un%20site
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 2002-09-27
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Internet and Telematics
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- standardization of the screen size and placement of mandatory elements
1, record 6, English, standardization%20of%20the%20screen%20size%20and%20placement%20of%20mandatory%20elements
correct
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 CONT
While the centre area of any Welcome Page is left open for customisation to suit the needs of the institution (or its programs and services), standardization of the screen size and placement of mandatory elements will enhance visual consistency across all GoC sites. 1, record 6, English, - standardization%20of%20the%20screen%20size%20and%20placement%20of%20mandatory%20elements
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Internet et télématique
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- normalisation de la résolution et de la disposition des éléments
1, record 6, French, normalisation%20de%20la%20r%C3%A9solution%20et%20de%20la%20disposition%20des%20%C3%A9l%C3%A9ments
correct, feminine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Bien que la partie centrale de la page d’accueil puisse être personnalisée pour satisfaire aux besoins spécifiques de l'institution(ou de ses programmes et services), la normalisation de la résolution et de la disposition des éléments obligatoires favorisera l'uniformisation visuelle de tous les sites du GC. 1, record 6, French, - normalisation%20de%20la%20r%C3%A9solution%20et%20de%20la%20disposition%20des%20%C3%A9l%C3%A9ments
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Termes (et définitions tirés) du site de normalisation des sites Internet du Conseil du Trésor. 2, record 6, French, - normalisation%20de%20la%20r%C3%A9solution%20et%20de%20la%20disposition%20des%20%C3%A9l%C3%A9ments
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 2002-09-27
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Internet and Telematics
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- visual consistency
1, record 7, English, visual%20consistency
correct
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 CONT
While the centre area of any Welcome Page is left open for customisation to suit the needs of the institution (or its programs and services), standardization of the screen size and placement of mandatory elements will enhance visual consistency across all GoC sites. 1, record 7, English, - visual%20consistency
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Internet et télématique
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- uniformisation visuelle
1, record 7, French, uniformisation%20visuelle
correct, feminine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Bien que la partie centrale de la page d’accueil puisse être personnalisée pour satisfaire aux besoins spécifiques de l'institution(ou de ses programmes et services), la normalisation de la résolution et de la disposition des éléments obligatoires favorisera l'uniformisation visuelle de tous les sites du GC. 1, record 7, French, - uniformisation%20visuelle
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Termes (et définitions tirés) du site de normalisation des sites Internet du Conseil du Trésor. 2, record 7, French, - uniformisation%20visuelle
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record 8 - internal organization data 2002-09-16
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- Aircraft Piloting and Navigation
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- slant visual range
1, record 8, English, slant%20visual%20range
correct, officially approved
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
- SVR 2, record 8, English, SVR
correct, officially approved
Record 8, Synonyms, English
Record 8, Textual support, English
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The visual range of a specified object or light along a line of sight which differs significantly from the horizontal; for example, the visual range of ground objects or lights as seen from an aircraft on the approach. 2, record 8, English, - slant%20visual%20range
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The transmissometer, which is used for visual range measurement, is mounted on a single gantry unit, with a baseline of 2 or 3 m, and is thus much simpler to install. In addition, it can be mounted on a mast, to provide transmissivity measurements at a range of heights, from which slant visual range can be derived. 3, record 8, English, - slant%20visual%20range
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 OBS
This is not based on an agreed ICAO definition of the term as no such definition exists as yet. 2, record 8, English, - slant%20visual%20range
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 2 OBS
slant visual range; SVR: term and abbreviation officially approved by the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO). 4, record 8, English, - slant%20visual%20range
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Pilotage et navigation aérienne
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- portée visuelle oblique
1, record 8, French, port%C3%A9e%20visuelle%20oblique
correct, feminine noun, officially approved
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
- SVR 2, record 8, French, SVR
correct, feminine noun, officially approved
Record 8, Synonyms, French
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Portée visuelle d’un objet ou d’un feu donné le long d’une ligne de visée qui s’écarte sensiblement de l’horizontale; par exemple la portée visuelle des objets et des feux au sol vus d’un aéronef au moment de l’approche. 2, record 8, French, - port%C3%A9e%20visuelle%20oblique
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Le transmissomètre est monté sur un support unique en forme de U, la base mesurant 2 ou 3 mètres. Il est aussi possible de l’installer sur un mât afin d’effectuer des mesures à différentes hauteurs, informations à partir desquelles peut être déterminée la portée visuelle oblique. 3, record 8, French, - port%C3%A9e%20visuelle%20oblique
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Il n’existe pas encore de définition approuvée par l’OACI de cette expression. 2, record 8, French, - port%C3%A9e%20visuelle%20oblique
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 2 OBS
portée visuelle oblique; SVR : terme et abréviation uniformisés par l’Organisation de l’aviation civile internationale (OACI). 4, record 8, French, - port%C3%A9e%20visuelle%20oblique
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 3 OBS
portée visuelle oblique : terme uniformisé par le Comité d’uniformisation de la terminologie aéronautique(CUTA)-Opérations aériennes. 4, record 8, French, - port%C3%A9e%20visuelle%20oblique
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Pilotaje y navegación aérea
Record 8, Main entry term, Spanish
- alcance visual oblicuo
1, record 8, Spanish, alcance%20visual%20oblicuo
correct, masculine noun, officially approved
Record 8, Abbreviations, Spanish
- SVR 1, record 8, Spanish, SVR
correct, masculine noun, officially approved
Record 8, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 DEF
El alcance visual de un objeto dado o de una luz a lo largo de una línea de visión que difiera notablemente de la horizontal; por ejemplo, el alcance visual de objetos o de luces terrestres vistos desde una aeronave durante la aproximación. 1, record 8, Spanish, - alcance%20visual%20oblicuo
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Esta definición no se basa en ninguna definición de la OACI, ya que este término no se ha definido aún. 1, record 8, Spanish, - alcance%20visual%20oblicuo
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 2 OBS
alcance visual oblicuo; SVR: término y abreviatura aceptados oficialmente por la Organización de Aviación Civil Internacional (OACI). 2, record 8, Spanish, - alcance%20visual%20oblicuo
Record 9 - internal organization data 2002-02-21
Record 9, English
Record 9, Subject field(s)
- Air Navigation Aids
- Signalling and Illumination (Air Transport)
Record 9, Main entry term, English
- visual aid
1, record 9, English, visual%20aid
correct, officially approved
Record 9, Abbreviations, English
Record 9, Synonyms, English
Record 9, Textual support, English
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 CONT
As experience developed the runway edge lights were adopted as the visual aids on a runway. 2, record 9, English, - visual%20aid
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 OBS
visual aid: term usually used in the plural. 3, record 9, English, - visual%20aid
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 2 OBS
visual aid: term officially approved by the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO). 4, record 9, English, - visual%20aid
Record 9, Key term(s)
- visual aids
Record 9, French
Record 9, Domaine(s)
- Aides à la navigation aérienne
- Signalisation (Transport aérien)
Record 9, Main entry term, French
- aide visuelle
1, record 9, French, aide%20visuelle
correct, feminine noun, officially approved
Record 9, Abbreviations, French
Record 9, Synonyms, French
Record 9, Textual support, French
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Procédé de balisage ou de signalisation perceptible par vision directe. 2, record 9, French, - aide%20visuelle
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 OBS
aide visuelle : terme habituellement utilisé au pluriel. 3, record 9, French, - aide%20visuelle
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 2 OBS
aide visuelle : terme uniformisé par l'Organisation de l'aviation civile internationale(OACI) et par le Comité d’uniformisation de la terminologie aéronautique(CUTA)-Opérations aériennes. 3, record 9, French, - aide%20visuelle
Record 9, Key term(s)
- aides visuelles
Record 9, Spanish
Record 9, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Ayuda para la navegación aérea
- Señales e iluminación (Transporte aéreo)
Record 9, Main entry term, Spanish
- ayuda visual
1, record 9, Spanish, ayuda%20visual
correct, feminine noun, officially approved
Record 9, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 9, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 9, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 OBS
ayuda visual: término aceptado oficialmente por la Organización de Aviación Civil Internacional (OACI). 2, record 9, Spanish, - ayuda%20visual
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