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BAGAGES MAIN [15 records]
Record 1 - external organization data 2022-10-07
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Compartment - National Occupational Classification (NOC)
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- cabin baggage inspector
1, record 1, English, cabin%20baggage%20inspector
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- carry-on baggage inspector 1, record 1, English, carry%2Don%20baggage%20inspector
correct
- hand baggage inspector 1, record 1, English, hand%20baggage%20inspector
correct
- hand luggage inspector 1, record 1, English, hand%20luggage%20inspector
correct
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Tiroir – Classification nationale des professions (CNP)
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- vérificateur de bagages à main
1, record 1, French, v%C3%A9rificateur%20de%20bagages%20%C3%A0%20main
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- vérificatrice de bagages à main 1, record 1, French, v%C3%A9rificatrice%20de%20bagages%20%C3%A0%20main
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2015-02-02
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Air Transport
- Travel Articles (Tourism)
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- carry-on baggage
1, record 2, English, carry%2Don%20baggage
correct, officially approved
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- carry-on bag 2, record 2, English, carry%2Don%20bag
correct, officially approved
- cabin baggage 3, record 2, English, cabin%20baggage
correct, officially approved
- hand baggage 2, record 2, English, hand%20baggage
correct, officially approved
- hand luggage 4, record 2, English, hand%20luggage
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Non-bulky baggage conforming to specified dimensions, which the passenger keeps in his personal custody aboard the aircraft. 5, record 2, English, - carry%2Don%20baggage
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
carry-on baggage; carry-on bag; cabin baggage; hand baggage: terms officially approved by the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO). 6, record 2, English, - carry%2Don%20baggage
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Transport aérien
- Articles de voyage (Tourisme)
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- bagages de cabine
1, record 2, French, bagages%20de%20cabine
correct, masculine noun, plural, officially approved
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- bagages à main 2, record 2, French, bagages%20%C3%A0%20main
correct, masculine noun, plural, officially approved
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Bagages peu encombrants et conformes aux dimensions admissibles que le passager garde avec lui dans l’avion. 3, record 2, French, - bagages%20de%20cabine
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
bagages de cabine; bagages à main : termes uniformisés par l'Organisation de l'aviation civile internationale(OACI). 4, record 2, French, - bagages%20de%20cabine
Record 2, Key term(s)
- bagage de cabine
- bagage à main
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Transporte aéreo
- Artículos de viaje (Turismo)
Record 2, Main entry term, Spanish
- equipaje de mano
1, record 2, Spanish, equipaje%20de%20mano
correct, masculine noun, officially approved
Record 2, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 2, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
equipaje de mano: término aceptado oficialmente por la Organización de Aviación Civil Internacional (OACI). 2, record 2, Spanish, - equipaje%20de%20mano
Record 3 - internal organization data 2014-03-27
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Emergency Management
- Law of Evidence
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- personal effects
1, record 3, English, personal%20effects
correct, plural
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Items that may have monetary value or aid in the identification process [of disaster victims, such as] monies, financial papers, computers, purses, wallets, jewelry, eyeglasses, dentures, orthopedic appliances, clothing, photographs, luggage, and electronic equipment. 2, record 3, English, - personal%20effects
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Gestion des urgences
- Droit de la preuve
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- effets personnels
1, record 3, French, effets%20personnels
correct, masculine noun, plural
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Objets qui ont une valeur monétaire ou qui facilitent le processus d’identification d’une victime de catastrophe, notamment l'argent, les documents financiers, les ordinateurs, les sacs à main, les portefeuilles, les bijoux, les lunettes, les dentiers, les appareils orthopédiques, les vêtements, les photographies, les bagages et les équipements électroniques. 2, record 3, French, - effets%20personnels
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2013-09-26
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Security Devices
- Air Safety
- Surveillance and Formalities (Air Transport)
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- explosive trace detection system
1, record 4, English, explosive%20trace%20detection%20system
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A manually operated equipment used to detect minute traces of explosive residue on the outside of carry-on baggage and checked baggage. 2, record 4, English, - explosive%20trace%20detection%20system
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Dispositifs de sécurité
- Sécurité (Transport aérien)
- Contrôles et formalités (Transport aérien)
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- système de détection de traces d’explosifs
1, record 4, French, syst%C3%A8me%20de%20d%C3%A9tection%20de%20traces%20d%26rsquo%3Bexplosifs
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Équipement à fonctionnement manuel qui sert à détecter des traces minuscules de résidus d’explosifs sur les bagages à main et les bagages enregistrés. 1, record 4, French, - syst%C3%A8me%20de%20d%C3%A9tection%20de%20traces%20d%26rsquo%3Bexplosifs
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 2007-10-05
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- System Names
- Air Safety
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- Explosives Detection Systems
1, record 5, English, Explosives%20Detection%20Systems
correct, Canada
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
- EDS 1, record 5, English, EDS
correct, Canada
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Canadian Air Transport Security Authority (CATSA). 1, record 5, English, - Explosives%20Detection%20Systems
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Manual or automated systems used primarily to check for explosives in carry-on baggage and checked baggage. 2, record 5, English, - Explosives%20Detection%20Systems
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Noms de systèmes
- Sécurité (Transport aérien)
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- Systèmes de détection d’explosifs
1, record 5, French, Syst%C3%A8mes%20de%20d%C3%A9tection%20d%26rsquo%3Bexplosifs
correct, masculine noun, Canada
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
- SDE 1, record 5, French, SDE
correct, masculine noun, Canada
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Administration canadienne de la sûreté du transport aérien (ACSTA). 1, record 5, French, - Syst%C3%A8mes%20de%20d%C3%A9tection%20d%26rsquo%3Bexplosifs
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Systèmes manuels ou automatisés qui servent principalement à détecter la présence d’explosifs dans les bagages à main et les bagages enregistrés. 1, record 5, French, - Syst%C3%A8mes%20de%20d%C3%A9tection%20d%26rsquo%3Bexplosifs
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 2007-10-05
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Federal Government Bodies and Committees (Canadian)
- Air Safety
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- Pre-Board Screening
1, record 6, English, Pre%2DBoard%20Screening
correct
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
- PBS 1, record 6, English, PBS
correct
Record 6, Synonyms, English
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Canadian Air Transport Security Authority (CATSA). Pre-Board Screening: includes the screening of passengers, their belongings and carry-on baggage. 1, record 6, English, - Pre%2DBoard%20Screening
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités fédéraux (Gouvernement canadien)
- Sécurité (Transport aérien)
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- Contrôle préembarquement
1, record 6, French, Contr%C3%B4le%20pr%C3%A9embarquement
correct, masculine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
- CPE 1, record 6, French, CPE
correct, masculine noun
Record 6, Synonyms, French
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Administration canadienne de la sûreté du transport aérien(ACSTA). Le contrôle préembarquement [...] comprend le contrôle des passagers ainsi que de leurs effets personnels et de leurs bagages à main. 1, record 6, French, - Contr%C3%B4le%20pr%C3%A9embarquement
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 2005-08-18
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Passenger Service (Rail Transport)
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- hand baggage 1, record 7, English, hand%20baggage
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
- carry-on baggage 2, record 7, English, carry%2Don%20baggage
- carryon 2, record 7, English, carryon
- hand-carried baggage 2, record 7, English, hand%2Dcarried%20baggage
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The luggage carried aboard a train by a passenger. 2, record 7, English, - hand%20baggage
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Trafic voyageurs (Transport par rail)
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- petits bagages
1, record 7, French, petits%20bagages
masculine noun, plural
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
- bagages à main 2, record 7, French, bagages%20%C3%A0%20main
masculine noun, plural
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Effets que le voyageur emporte avec lui à bord du train. 3, record 7, French, - petits%20bagages
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Servicio de pasajeros (Transporte ferroviario)
Record 7, Main entry term, Spanish
- equipaje de mano
1, record 7, Spanish, equipaje%20de%20mano
correct, masculine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 7, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record 8 - internal organization data 2003-05-29
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- Security
- Surveillance and Formalities (Air Transport)
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- X-ray detection
1, record 8, English, X%2Dray%20detection
correct
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
Record 8, Synonyms, English
Record 8, Textual support, English
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Sécurité
- Contrôles et formalités (Transport aérien)
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- détection radioscopique
1, record 8, French, d%C3%A9tection%20radioscopique
correct, feminine noun
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
Record 8, Synonyms, French
- détection par rayons X 2, record 8, French, d%C3%A9tection%20par%20rayons%20X
correct, feminine noun
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Les bagages à main [...] font l'objet d’une surveillance accrue : par détection radioscopique(rayons X) et par fouille manuelle [...] pour déceler d’éventuels objets coupants(rasoir, pince à épiler, etc.). 1, record 8, French, - d%C3%A9tection%20radioscopique
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
Record 9 - internal organization data 2001-12-13
Record 9, English
Record 9, Subject field(s)
- Air Safety
- Radiological Physics (Theory and Application)
Record 9, Main entry term, English
- baggage X-ray machine
1, record 9, English, baggage%20X%2Dray%20machine
correct
Record 9, Abbreviations, English
Record 9, Synonyms, English
- baggage X-ray unit 2, record 9, English, baggage%20X%2Dray%20unit
correct
- luggage-ray unit 3, record 9, English, luggage%2Dray%20unit
correct
Record 9, Textual support, English
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 CONT
At the Texas International [airport] therminal ... the departing passenger finds himself at the baggage X-ray machine and walk-through metal detector immediately upon entering the terminal. 1, record 9, English, - baggage%20X%2Dray%20machine
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 2 CONT
... the three elements of Rapidex, ... an integrated security system, ... are a metal detection gateway, baggage X-ray unit with visual display screen and zoom close-inspection facility, and an explosive gas/vapour detection system .... 2, record 9, English, - baggage%20X%2Dray%20machine
Record 9, Key term(s)
- X-ray unit
Record 9, French
Record 9, Domaine(s)
- Sécurité (Transport aérien)
- Physique radiologique et applications
Record 9, Main entry term, French
- appareil à rayons X pour le contrôle radioscopique des bagages
1, record 9, French, appareil%20%C3%A0%20rayons%20X%20pour%20le%20contr%C3%B4le%20radioscopique%20des%20bagages
correct, masculine noun
Record 9, Abbreviations, French
Record 9, Synonyms, French
- appareil d’inspection des bagages aux rayons X 2, record 9, French, appareil%20d%26rsquo%3Binspection%20des%20bagages%20aux%20rayons%20X
correct, proposal, masculine noun
- appareil à rayons X pour le contrôle des bagages 1, record 9, French, appareil%20%C3%A0%20rayons%20X%20pour%20le%20contr%C3%B4le%20des%20bagages
correct, masculine noun
Record 9, Textual support, French
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 CONT
[...] le système Rapidex pour la fouille des passagers et des bagages à main dans les aérogares comprend [...] un portique pour la détection d’objets métalliques sur le voyageur, un appareil à rayons X pour le contrôle radioscopique des bagages et un détecteur de vapeurs et de gaz explosifs [...] 1, record 9, French, - appareil%20%C3%A0%20rayons%20X%20pour%20le%20contr%C3%B4le%20radioscopique%20des%20bagages
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Les installations de Texas International [...] : le passager au départ trouve, dès l’entrée de l’aérogare, l’appareil d’inspection des bagages et le tunnel du détecteur de métaux. 3, record 9, French, - appareil%20%C3%A0%20rayons%20X%20pour%20le%20contr%C3%B4le%20radioscopique%20des%20bagages
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 2 OBS
"Système d’inspection des bagages aux rayons X". 4, record 9, French, - appareil%20%C3%A0%20rayons%20X%20pour%20le%20contr%C3%B4le%20radioscopique%20des%20bagages
Record 9, Spanish
Record 9, Textual support, Spanish
Record 10 - internal organization data 2000-10-25
Record 10, English
Record 10, Subject field(s)
- Baggage Handling
- Passenger Service (Rail Transport)
- Water Transport
Record 10, Main entry term, English
- automatic locker 1, record 10, English, automatic%20locker
Record 10, Abbreviations, English
Record 10, Synonyms, English
- automatic baggage locker 2, record 10, English, automatic%20baggage%20locker
- baggage locker 3, record 10, English, baggage%20locker
Record 10, Textual support, English
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 DEF
An enclosure that may be locked, especially one used by a person at a gymnasium or public place, for the safekeeping of clothing and valuables. 4, record 10, English, - automatic%20locker
Record 10, Key term(s)
- baggage lockers
- coin locker
Record 10, French
Record 10, Domaine(s)
- Traitement des bagages
- Trafic voyageurs (Transport par rail)
- Transport par eau
Record 10, Main entry term, French
- consigne automatique 1, record 10, French, consigne%20automatique
Record 10, Abbreviations, French
Record 10, Synonyms, French
Record 10, Textual support, French
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Consigne pour bagages à main, constituée par une installation formée de compartiments dont l'ouverture est commandée par une pièce de monnaie ou un jeton, qui fournit la clef pour la fermeture. 2, record 10, French, - consigne%20automatique
Record 10, Spanish
Record 10, Textual support, Spanish
Record 11 - internal organization data 1989-02-17
Record 11, English
Record 11, Subject field(s)
- Air Terminals
- Air Safety
Record 11, Main entry term, English
- X-ray detection system 1, record 11, English, X%2Dray%20detection%20system
Record 11, Abbreviations, English
Record 11, Synonyms, English
- X-ray screening system 2, record 11, English, X%2Dray%20screening%20system
correct
Record 11, Textual support, English
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 OBS
for inspecting passenger hand-baggage. 1, record 11, English, - X%2Dray%20detection%20system
Record 11, French
Record 11, Domaine(s)
- Aérogares
- Sécurité (Transport aérien)
Record 11, Main entry term, French
- système de détection par rayons X
1, record 11, French, syst%C3%A8me%20de%20d%C3%A9tection%20par%20rayons%20X
correct, masculine noun
Record 11, Abbreviations, French
Record 11, Synonyms, French
Record 11, Textual support, French
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 OBS
pour l'inspection des bagages à main des passagers. 2, record 11, French, - syst%C3%A8me%20de%20d%C3%A9tection%20par%20rayons%20X
Record 11, Spanish
Record 11, Textual support, Spanish
Record 12 - internal organization data 1985-11-04
Record 12, English
Record 12, Subject field(s)
- Water Transport
Record 12, Main entry term, English
- hand baggage 1, record 12, English, hand%20baggage
Record 12, Abbreviations, English
Record 12, Synonyms, English
Record 12, French
Record 12, Domaine(s)
- Transport par eau
Record 12, Main entry term, French
- petits bagages 1, record 12, French, petits%20bagages
Record 12, Abbreviations, French
Record 12, Synonyms, French
- bagages à main 1, record 12, French, bagages%20%C3%A0%20main
Record 12, Textual support, French
Record 12, Spanish
Record 12, Textual support, Spanish
Record 13 - internal organization data 1985-11-04
Record 13, English
Record 13, Subject field(s)
- Airfields
Record 13, Main entry term, English
- metal detection gateway 1, record 13, English, metal%20detection%20gateway
Record 13, Abbreviations, English
Record 13, Synonyms, English
- metal detection arch 1, record 13, English, metal%20detection%20arch
- metal detector gateway 2, record 13, English, metal%20detector%20gateway
Record 13, Textual support, English
Record number: 13, Textual support number: 1 CONT
... an integrated security system known as Rapidex has been introduced by I ... to join the growing array of equipment available for screening passengers and hand baggage. The three elements are a metal detection gateway, baggage X-ray unit ... and zoom ... 1, record 13, English, - metal%20detection%20gateway
Record 13, French
Record 13, Domaine(s)
- Aérodromes
Record 13, Main entry term, French
- portique pour la détection d’objets métalliques
1, record 13, French, portique%20pour%20la%20d%C3%A9tection%20d%26rsquo%3Bobjets%20m%C3%A9talliques
masculine noun
Record 13, Abbreviations, French
Record 13, Synonyms, French
- portique de détection des métaux 2, record 13, French, portique%20de%20d%C3%A9tection%20des%20m%C3%A9taux
masculine noun
- portique de détection des objets métalliques 1, record 13, French, portique%20de%20d%C3%A9tection%20des%20objets%20m%C3%A9talliques
masculine noun
Record 13, Textual support, French
Record number: 13, Textual support number: 1 CONT
[...] la société I [...] a mis sur le marché le système Rapidex pour la fouille des passagers et des bagages à main dans les aérogares. Ce système comprend trois sous-ensembles : un portique pour la détection d’objets métalliques sur le voyageur, un appareil à rayons X [...] et un détecteur de vapeurs et de gaz explosifs [...] 1, record 13, French, - portique%20pour%20la%20d%C3%A9tection%20d%26rsquo%3Bobjets%20m%C3%A9talliques
Record 13, Spanish
Record 13, Textual support, Spanish
Record 14 - internal organization data 1985-11-04
Record 14, English
Record 14, Subject field(s)
- Air Terminals
Record 14, Main entry term, English
- security check point 1, record 14, English, security%20check%20point
Record 14, Abbreviations, English
Record 14, Synonyms, English
Record 14, Textual support, English
Record number: 14, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The Dorval experimental screening is to be done at the security check points. 1, record 14, English, - security%20check%20point
Record 14, French
Record 14, Domaine(s)
- Aérogares
Record 14, Main entry term, French
- contrôle de sécurité
1, record 14, French, contr%C3%B4le%20de%20s%C3%A9curit%C3%A9
masculine noun
Record 14, Abbreviations, French
Record 14, Synonyms, French
- contrôle de sûreté 1, record 14, French, contr%C3%B4le%20de%20s%C3%BBret%C3%A9
masculine noun
Record 14, Textual support, French
Record number: 14, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Le contrôle de sûreté est le dernier auquel doivent être soumis les passagers. Tout contrôle effectué sur un aéroport pour le filtrage des passagers et de leurs bagages à main doit avoir lieu immédiatement avant l'embarquement du passager. 1, record 14, French, - contr%C3%B4le%20de%20s%C3%A9curit%C3%A9
Record 14, Spanish
Record 14, Textual support, Spanish
Record 15 - internal organization data 1980-05-12
Record 15, English
Record 15, Subject field(s)
- Baggage Handling
Record 15, Main entry term, English
- hand baggage detection system 1, record 15, English, hand%20baggage%20detection%20system
Record 15, Abbreviations, English
Record 15, Synonyms, English
Record 15, Textual support, English
Record number: 15, Textual support number: 1 OBS
aéroportuaire. 1, record 15, English, - hand%20baggage%20detection%20system
Record 15, French
Record 15, Domaine(s)
- Traitement des bagages
Record 15, Main entry term, French
- système d’inspection électronique des bagages à main 1, record 15, French, syst%C3%A8me%20d%26rsquo%3Binspection%20%C3%A9lectronique%20des%20bagages%20%C3%A0%20main
Record 15, Abbreviations, French
Record 15, Synonyms, French
Record 15, Textual support, French
Record number: 15, Textual support number: 1 OBS
trad. prop. par M. Oviedo OACI, Tél.: 866-2551, poste 438; mai 1974. 1, record 15, French, - syst%C3%A8me%20d%26rsquo%3Binspection%20%C3%A9lectronique%20des%20bagages%20%C3%A0%20main
Record 15, Spanish
Record 15, Textual support, Spanish
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