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AIDE APPROCHE ATTERRISSAGE [5 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2015-06-12
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Air Traffic Control
- Aircraft Piloting and Navigation
- Air Forces
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- category II approach
1, record 1, English, category%20II%20approach
correct, officially approved
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
- CAT II 2, record 1, English, CAT%20II
correct, officially approved
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- CAT II approach 3, record 1, English, CAT%20II%20approach
correct
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
An approach using an instrument landing system in which the criteria are a decision height of not lower than 100 feet and a runway visual range of not less than 1200 feet. 2, record 1, English, - category%20II%20approach
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
category II approach; CAT II: term, abbreviation and definition officially approved by the Air Force Terminology Panel (Trenton). 4, record 1, English, - category%20II%20approach
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Circulation et trafic aériens
- Pilotage et navigation aérienne
- Forces aériennes
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- approche de catégorie II
1, record 1, French, approche%20de%20cat%C3%A9gorie%20II
correct, feminine noun, officially approved
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
- CAT II 2, record 1, French, CAT%20II
correct, feminine noun, officially approved
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Approche exécutée à l'aide d’un système d’atterrissage aux instruments dont les critères sont une hauteur de décision non inférieure à 100 pieds et une portée visuelle de piste non inférieure à 1200 pieds. 2, record 1, French, - approche%20de%20cat%C3%A9gorie%20II
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
approche de catégorie II : terme uniformisé par le Comité d’uniformisation de la terminologie aéronautique (CUTA) - Opérations aériennes. 3, record 1, French, - approche%20de%20cat%C3%A9gorie%20II
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
approche de catégorie II; CAT II : terme, abréviation et définition uniformisés par le Groupe d’experts en terminologie de la Force aérienne (Trenton). 3, record 1, French, - approche%20de%20cat%C3%A9gorie%20II
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2015-05-05
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Air Traffic Control
- Aircraft Piloting and Navigation
- Air Forces
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- category I approach
1, record 2, English, category%20I%20approach
correct, officially approved
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
- CAT I 1, record 2, English, CAT%20I
correct, officially approved
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
An approach using an instrument landing system in which the criteria are a decision height of not lower than 200 feet and a runway visual range of not less than 2600 feet. 1, record 2, English, - category%20I%20approach
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
category I approach; CAT I: term, abbreviation and definition officially approved by the Air Force Terminology Panel (Trenton). 2, record 2, English, - category%20I%20approach
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Circulation et trafic aériens
- Pilotage et navigation aérienne
- Forces aériennes
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- approche de catégorie I
1, record 2, French, approche%20de%20cat%C3%A9gorie%20I
correct, feminine noun, officially approved
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
- CAT I 1, record 2, French, CAT%20I
correct, feminine noun, officially approved
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Approche exécutée à l'aide d’un système d’atterrissage aux instruments dont les critères sont une hauteur de décision non inférieure à 200 pieds et une portée visuelle de piste non inférieure à 2600 pieds. 1, record 2, French, - approche%20de%20cat%C3%A9gorie%20I
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
approche de catégorie I; CAT I : terme, abréviation et définition uniformisés par le Groupe d’experts en terminologie de la Force aérienne (Trenton). 2, record 2, French, - approche%20de%20cat%C3%A9gorie%20I
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2015-02-09
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Aircraft Piloting and Navigation
- Air Traffic Control
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- instrument approach chart
1, record 3, English, instrument%20approach%20chart
correct, standardized, officially approved
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
- IAC 2, record 3, English, IAC
correct, officially approved
Record 3, Synonyms, English
- instrument approach to land chart 3, record 3, English, instrument%20approach%20to%20land%20chart
correct
- instrument procedural chart 4, record 3, English, instrument%20procedural%20chart
correct
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
An aeronautical chart that depicts the aeronautical data required to execute an instrument approach procedure (IAP) to an airport. 5, record 3, English, - instrument%20approach%20chart
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
These charts depict the procedures, including all related data, and the airport diagram. Each procedure is designated for use with a specific type of electronic navigation system, including non-directional beacon (NDB), tactical air navigation aid (TACAN), VHF [very high frequence] omnidirectional range (VOR), instrument landing system (ILS)/microwave landing system (MLS), and area navigation (RNAV). These charts are identified by the type of NAVAID [navigation aid] providing final approach guidance. 5, record 3, English, - instrument%20approach%20chart
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 OBS
instrument approach chart; IAC: term and abbreviation officially approved by the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO). 6, record 3, English, - instrument%20approach%20chart
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 3 OBS
instrument approach chart: term and definition standardized by the Glossary for Pilots and Air Traffic Services Personnel Committee. 7, record 3, English, - instrument%20approach%20chart
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Pilotage et navigation aérienne
- Circulation et trafic aériens
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- carte d’approche aux instruments
1, record 3, French, carte%20d%26rsquo%3Bapproche%20aux%20instruments
correct, feminine noun, standardized, officially approved
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
- IAC 2, record 3, French, IAC
correct, feminine noun, officially approved
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Carte aéronautique qui représente les données aéronautiques nécessaires pour faire une procédure d’approche aux instruments (IAP) à un aéroport. 3, record 3, French, - carte%20d%26rsquo%3Bapproche%20aux%20instruments
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Ces cartes décrivent les procédures, y compris toutes les données connexes ainsi que le diagramme de l'aéroport. Chaque procédure est destinée à être utilisée avec un certain type de système de navigation électronique, y compris le radiophare non directionnel(NDB), le système de navigation aérienne tactique(TACAN), le radiophare omnidirectionnel VHF [très haute fréquence](VOR), le système d’atterrissage aux instruments(ILS)/système d’atterrissage hyperfréquences(MLS) et la navigation de surface(RNAV). Ces cartes sont identifiées par le type de NAVAID [aide à la navigation] qui fournit le guidage à l'approche finale. 3, record 3, French, - carte%20d%26rsquo%3Bapproche%20aux%20instruments
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 OBS
carte d’approche aux instruments; IAC : terme et abréviation uniformisés par l’Organisation de l’aviation civile internationale (OACI). 4, record 3, French, - carte%20d%26rsquo%3Bapproche%20aux%20instruments
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 3 OBS
carte d’approche aux instruments : 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 le Comité d’uniformisation de la terminologie aéronautique (CUTA) - Opérations aériennes. 5, record 3, French, - carte%20d%26rsquo%3Bapproche%20aux%20instruments
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Pilotaje y navegación aérea
- Control de tránsito aéreo
Record 3, Main entry term, Spanish
- carta de aproximación por instrumentos
1, record 3, Spanish, carta%20de%20aproximaci%C3%B3n%20por%20instrumentos
correct, feminine noun, officially approved
Record 3, Abbreviations, Spanish
- IAC 2, record 3, Spanish, IAC
correct, feminine noun, officially approved
Record 3, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
carta de aproximación por instrumentos; IAC: término y abreviatura aceptados oficialmente por la Organización de Aviación Civil Internacional (OACI). 3, record 3, Spanish, - carta%20de%20aproximaci%C3%B3n%20por%20instrumentos
Record 4 - internal organization data 1983-12-01
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Aircraft Piloting and Navigation
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- instrument approach area 1, record 4, English, instrument%20approach%20area
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
--an approach area serving an instrument runway in the landing direction for which a non-visual aid has been provided. 1, record 4, English, - instrument%20approach%20area
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Pilotage et navigation aérienne
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- aire d’approche aux instruments 1, record 4, French, aire%20d%26rsquo%3Bapproche%20aux%20instruments
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
--aire d’approche pour une poste aux instruments dans la direction d’atterrissage pour laquelle une aide non visuelle a été installée. 1, record 4, French, - aire%20d%26rsquo%3Bapproche%20aux%20instruments
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 1982-08-16
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Air Traffic Control
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- landing and approach aids 1, record 5, English, landing%20and%20approach%20aids
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
- approach and landing aids 2, record 5, English, approach%20and%20landing%20aids
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
... technical requirements such as runways, taxiways, landing and approach aids ... 1, record 5, English, - landing%20and%20approach%20aids
Record 5, Key term(s)
- approach and landing aid
- landing and approach aid
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Circulation et trafic aériens
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- aide à l'approche et à l'atterrissage
1, record 5, French, aide%20%C3%A0%20l%27approche%20et%20%C3%A0%20l%27atterrissage
feminine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
[...] amélioration des spécifications d’ordre purement technique, concernant par exemple les pistes, les bretelles d’accès et les aides à l’approche et à l’atterrissage [...] 1, record 5, French, - aide%20%C3%A0%20l%27approche%20et%20%C3%A0%20l%27atterrissage
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
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