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BALISAGE LUMINEUX PISTE [14 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2021-03-04
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Signalling and Illumination (Air Transport)
- Air Navigation Aids
- Airport Runways and Areas
- Aircraft Piloting and Navigation
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- simplified short approach lighting system with runway alignment indicator lights
1, record 1, English, simplified%20short%20approach%20lighting%20system%20with%20runway%20alignment%20indicator%20lights
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
- SSALR 2, record 1, English, SSALR
correct
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- simplified short approach light system with runway alignment indicator lights 3, record 1, English, simplified%20short%20approach%20light%20system%20with%20runway%20alignment%20indicator%20lights
correct
- simplified short approach lighting system with RAIL 1, record 1, English, simplified%20short%20approach%20lighting%20system%20with%20RAIL
correct
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A system consisting of a variable-intensity approach lighting system extending 720 m from the threshold. 1, record 1, English, - simplified%20short%20approach%20lighting%20system%20with%20runway%20alignment%20indicator%20lights
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Signalisation (Transport aérien)
- Aides à la navigation aérienne
- Pistes et aires d'aéroport
- Pilotage et navigation aérienne
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- balisage lumineux d’approche courte simplifiée avec feux indicateurs d’alignement de piste
1, record 1, French, balisage%20lumineux%20d%26rsquo%3Bapproche%20courte%20simplifi%C3%A9e%20avec%20feux%20indicateurs%20d%26rsquo%3Balignement%20de%20piste
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
- SSALR 2, record 1, French, SSALR
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- balisage lumineux d’approche courte simplifiée avec RAIL 3, record 1, French, balisage%20lumineux%20d%26rsquo%3Bapproche%20courte%20simplifi%C3%A9e%20avec%20RAIL
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Balisage lumineux à intensité variable s’étendant sur une distance de 720 m à partir du seuil. 3, record 1, French, - balisage%20lumineux%20d%26rsquo%3Bapproche%20courte%20simplifi%C3%A9e%20avec%20feux%20indicateurs%20d%26rsquo%3Balignement%20de%20piste
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2017-06-20
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Signalling and Illumination (Air Transport)
- Airport Runways and Areas
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- airfield light
1, record 2, English, airfield%20light
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The ... LED [light-emitting diode] is an airfield light used in a variety of general lighting applications such as boundary markings, apron areas, heliport applications and alternate traffic areas. 2, record 2, English, - airfield%20light
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Signalisation (Transport aérien)
- Pistes et aires d'aéroport
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- feu de balisage
1, record 2, French, feu%20de%20balisage
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- feu 2, record 2, French, feu
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
S’agissant donc de la piste elle-même, son balisage lumineux minimal est celui dont elle doit être équipée pour permettre son utilisation dans des conditions d’exploitation de vol à vue de nuit. À basse intensité, il comprend : un balisage de bord de piste constitué par des feux de couleur blanche(rouge face à l'atterrissage en amont d’un seuil décalé) régulièrement espacés de 60 m sur deux alignements implantés à moins de 3, 00 m de chacun des deux bords latéraux de la piste [...] 2, record 2, French, - feu%20de%20balisage
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2016-02-29
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Signalling and Illumination (Air Transport)
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- approach lighting
1, record 3, English, approach%20lighting
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Approach lighting includes such lights as simple approach lighting systems, precision approach lighting systems, visual approach slope indicator systems, circling guidance lights, approach light beacons and runway alignment indicators. 2, record 3, English, - approach%20lighting
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Signalisation (Transport aérien)
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- balisage lumineux d’approche
1, record 3, French, balisage%20lumineux%20d%26rsquo%3Bapproche
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
- balisage d’approche 2, record 3, French, balisage%20d%26rsquo%3Bapproche
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Le balisage lumineux d’approche comprend les dispositifs lumineux d’approche simplifiés, les dispositifs lumineux d’approche de précision, les indicateurs visuels de pente d’approche, les feux de circuit d’aérodrome, les phares d’approche, les indicateurs d’alignement de piste, etc. 3, record 3, French, - balisage%20lumineux%20d%26rsquo%3Bapproche
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2015-03-11
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Signalling and Illumination (Air Transport)
- Airport Runways and Areas
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- threshold lighting
1, record 4, English, threshold%20lighting
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Threshold lighting shall consist of: on a non-instrument or instrument approach runway, at least six lights ... 1, record 4, English, - threshold%20lighting
Record 4, Key term(s)
- runway threshold lighting
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Signalisation (Transport aérien)
- Pistes et aires d'aéroport
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- balisage lumineux de seuil
1, record 4, French, balisage%20lumineux%20de%20seuil
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Le balisage lumineux de seuil comprendra : sur une piste à vue ou une piste avec approche aux instruments, six feux au moins [...] 1, record 4, French, - balisage%20lumineux%20de%20seuil
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Señales e iluminación (Transporte aéreo)
- Pistas y áreas del aeropuerto
Record 4, Main entry term, Spanish
- iluminación de umbral
1, record 4, Spanish, iluminaci%C3%B3n%20de%20umbral
correct, feminine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 4, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4, Key term(s)
- iluminación de umbral de pista
Record 5 - internal organization data 2013-10-24
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Signalling and Illumination (Air Transport)
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- touchdown zone lighting
1, record 5, English, touchdown%20zone%20lighting
correct, standardized
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
- TDZL 2, record 5, English, TDZL
correct, standardized
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Variable-intensity white lighting in the touchdown zone consisting of bars of three inset lights per bar situated on either side of the runway centreline at 100-ft [foot] intervals, commencing 100 ft from the threshold and extending 3000 ft down the runway. 2, record 5, English, - touchdown%20zone%20lighting
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The lights are unidirectional, showing in the direction of approach to landing. 2, record 5, English, - touchdown%20zone%20lighting
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 2 OBS
touchdown zone lighting; TDZL: term, abbreviation and definition standardized by the Glossary for Pilots and Air Traffic Services Personnel Committee. 3, record 5, English, - touchdown%20zone%20lighting
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Signalisation (Transport aérien)
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- balisage lumineux de zone de poser
1, record 5, French, balisage%20lumineux%20de%20zone%20de%20poser
correct, masculine noun, standardized
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
- TDZL 1, record 5, French, TDZL
correct, masculine noun, standardized
Record 5, Synonyms, French
- balisage lumineux de zone de toucher 2, record 5, French, balisage%20lumineux%20de%20zone%20de%20toucher
correct, masculine noun
- balisage lumineux de zone de toucher des roues 3, record 5, French, balisage%20lumineux%20de%20zone%20de%20toucher%20des%20roues
correct, masculine noun
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Balisage lumineux à intensité réglable sur la zone de poser(TDZ) constitué de barres de trois feux encastrés, chacune disposée de chaque côté de l'axe de piste à un intervalle de 100 [pieds], commençant à 100 [pieds] du seuil et s’étendant sur une distance de 3000 [pieds] sur la piste. 1, record 5, French, - balisage%20lumineux%20de%20zone%20de%20poser
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Ces feux sont unidirectionnels et ne sont visibles que dans la direction de l’approche pour un atterrissage. 1, record 5, French, - balisage%20lumineux%20de%20zone%20de%20poser
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 2 OBS
balisage lumineux de zone de poser; TDZL : terme, abréviation et définition normalisés par le Comité sur le Glossaire à l’intention des pilotes et du personnel des services de la circulation aérienne. 4, record 5, French, - balisage%20lumineux%20de%20zone%20de%20poser
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 2013-10-11
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Signalling and Illumination (Air Transport)
- Air Navigation Aids
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- medium intensity approach lighting system with runway alignment indicator lights
1, record 6, English, medium%20intensity%20approach%20lighting%20system%20with%20runway%20alignment%20indicator%20lights
correct
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
- MALSR 1, record 6, English, MALSR
correct
Record 6, Synonyms, English
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Signalisation (Transport aérien)
- Aides à la navigation aérienne
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- balisage lumineux d’approche à moyenne intensité avec feux indicateurs d’alignement de piste
1, record 6, French, balisage%20lumineux%20d%26rsquo%3Bapproche%20%C3%A0%20moyenne%20intensit%C3%A9%20avec%20feux%20indicateurs%20d%26rsquo%3Balignement%20de%20piste
correct, masculine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
- MALSR 1, record 6, French, MALSR
correct, masculine noun
Record 6, Synonyms, French
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 2009-10-09
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Signalling and Illumination (Air Transport)
- Lamp Components
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- floodlight
1, record 7, English, floodlight
correct
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A lighting device to give local intense illumination. 2, record 7, English, - floodlight
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 PHR
Landing-area floodlight. 3, record 7, English, - floodlight
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Signalisation (Transport aérien)
- Éléments de lampes
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- projecteur
1, record 7, French, projecteur
correct, masculine noun, officially approved
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Sur la piste elle-même, [le balisage] comporte des feux à haute intensité placés sur les deux bords, dont les projecteurs, très directionnels pour concentrer le flux lumineux, sont orientés avec soins en site et en azimut [...] 2, record 7, French, - projecteur
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
projecteur : terme uniformisé par le CUTA - Opérations aériennes. 3, record 7, French, - projecteur
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record 8 - internal organization data 2001-12-08
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- International Bodies and Committees
- Airport Runways and Areas
- Air Transport Personnel and Services
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- Study Group on Runway Visual Range and Runway Lighting
1, record 8, English, Study%20Group%20on%20Runway%20Visual%20Range%20and%20Runway%20Lighting
correct, international
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
Record 8, Synonyms, English
Record 8, Textual support, English
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Dissolved. 2, record 8, English, - Study%20Group%20on%20Runway%20Visual%20Range%20and%20Runway%20Lighting
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 2 OBS
List of ICAO (International Civil Aviation Organization) Bodies. 3, record 8, English, - Study%20Group%20on%20Runway%20Visual%20Range%20and%20Runway%20Lighting
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités internationaux
- Pistes et aires d'aéroport
- Personnel et services (Transport aérien)
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- Groupe d’étude sur la portée visuelle de piste et le balisage lumineux
1, record 8, French, Groupe%20d%26rsquo%3B%C3%A9tude%20sur%20la%20port%C3%A9e%20visuelle%20de%20piste%20et%20le%20balisage%20lumineux
correct, masculine noun, international
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
Record 8, Synonyms, French
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Répertoire des organes de l’OACI (Organisation de l’aviation civile internationale). 2, record 8, French, - Groupe%20d%26rsquo%3B%C3%A9tude%20sur%20la%20port%C3%A9e%20visuelle%20de%20piste%20et%20le%20balisage%20lumineux
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Organismos y comités internacionales
- Pistas y áreas del aeropuerto
- Personal y servicios (Transporte aéreo)
Record 8, Main entry term, Spanish
- Grupo de estudio sobre iluminación y alcance visual en la pista
1, record 8, Spanish, Grupo%20de%20estudio%20sobre%20iluminaci%C3%B3n%20y%20alcance%20visual%20en%20la%20pista
correct, masculine noun, international
Record 8, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 8, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
Record 9 - internal organization data 2001-11-05
Record 9, English
Record 9, Subject field(s)
- Signalling and Illumination (Air Transport)
- Airport Runways and Areas
Record 9, Main entry term, English
- runway lighting
1, record 9, English, runway%20lighting
correct, officially approved
Record 9, Abbreviations, English
Record 9, Synonyms, English
Record 9, Textual support, English
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 CONT
While the lights of an approach lighting system may be of higher intensity than the runway lighting, it is good practice to avoid abrupt changes in intensity as this could give a pilot a false impression that the visibility is changing during his approach. 2, record 9, English, - runway%20lighting
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 OBS
runway lighting: term officially approved by the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO). 3, record 9, English, - runway%20lighting
Record 9, French
Record 9, Domaine(s)
- Signalisation (Transport aérien)
- Pistes et aires d'aéroport
Record 9, Main entry term, French
- balisage lumineux de piste
1, record 9, French, balisage%20lumineux%20de%20piste
correct, masculine noun, officially approved
Record 9, Abbreviations, French
Record 9, Synonyms, French
- balisage de piste 2, record 9, French, balisage%20de%20piste
masculine noun
Record 9, Textual support, French
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 CONT
L'intensité des feux d’un dispositif lumineux d’approche peut être supérieure à celle du balisage lumineux de piste, mais il convient d’éviter des variations brusques d’intensité qui pourraient donner au pilote l'illusion que la visibilité varie pendant son approche. 3, record 9, French, - balisage%20lumineux%20de%20piste
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 OBS
balisage lumineux de piste : terme uniformisé par l'Organisation de l'aviation civile internationale(OACI). 4, record 9, French, - balisage%20lumineux%20de%20piste
Record 9, Spanish
Record 9, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Señales e iluminación (Transporte aéreo)
- Pistas y áreas del aeropuerto
Record 9, Main entry term, Spanish
- iluminación de pista
1, record 9, Spanish, iluminaci%C3%B3n%20de%20pista
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
iluminación de pista: término aceptado oficialmente por la Organización de Aviación Civil Internacional (OACI). 2, record 9, Spanish, - iluminaci%C3%B3n%20de%20pista
Record 10 - internal organization data 1999-02-01
Record 10, English
Record 10, Subject field(s)
- Airport Runways and Areas
- Signalling and Illumination (Air Transport)
Record 10, Main entry term, English
- exit taxiway lighting
1, record 10, English, exit%20taxiway%20lighting
correct
Record 10, Abbreviations, English
Record 10, Synonyms, English
- exit taxiway lights 2, record 10, English, exit%20taxiway%20lights
plural
Record 10, French
Record 10, Domaine(s)
- Pistes et aires d'aéroport
- Signalisation (Transport aérien)
Record 10, Main entry term, French
- balisage lumineux de voie de sortie de piste
1, record 10, French, balisage%20lumineux%20de%20voie%20de%20sortie%20de%20piste
masculine noun
Record 10, Abbreviations, French
Record 10, Synonyms, French
- feux de sortie de piste 2, record 10, French, feux%20de%20sortie%20de%20piste
masculine noun, plural
Record 10, Textual support, French
Record 10, Spanish
Record 10, Textual support, Spanish
Record 11 - internal organization data 1985-05-30
Record 11, English
Record 11, Subject field(s)
- Airport Runways and Areas
Record 11, Main entry term, English
- runway edge lighting
1, record 11, English, runway%20edge%20lighting
correct
Record 11, Abbreviations, English
Record 11, Synonyms, English
Record 11, Textual support, English
Record 11, French
Record 11, Domaine(s)
- Pistes et aires d'aéroport
Record 11, Main entry term, French
- balisage lumineux de bord de piste
1, record 11, French, balisage%20lumineux%20de%20bord%20de%20piste
correct, masculine noun, officially approved
Record 11, Abbreviations, French
Record 11, Synonyms, French
Record 11, Textual support, French
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Terme uniformisé par le CUTA Opérations aériennes. 2, record 11, French, - balisage%20lumineux%20de%20bord%20de%20piste
Record 11, Spanish
Record 11, Textual support, Spanish
Record 12 - internal organization data 1983-08-09
Record 12, English
Record 12, Subject field(s)
- Air Transport
Record 12, Main entry term, English
- stopway lighting
1, record 12, English, stopway%20lighting
correct
Record 12, Abbreviations, English
Record 12, Synonyms, English
Record 12, Textual support, English
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Stopway lighting. Stopway lights shall be operated whenever thee associated runway lights are operated. 1, record 12, English, - stopway%20lighting
Record 12, French
Record 12, Domaine(s)
- Transport aérien
Record 12, Main entry term, French
- balisage lumineux de prolongement d’arrêt 1, record 12, French, balisage%20lumineux%20de%20prolongement%20d%26rsquo%3Barr%C3%AAt
Record 12, Abbreviations, French
Record 12, Synonyms, French
Record 12, Textual support, French
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Balisage lumineux de prolongement d’arrêt. Les feux de prolongement d’arrêt seront allumés lorsque les feux de piste correspondants le sont. 1, record 12, French, - balisage%20lumineux%20de%20prolongement%20d%26rsquo%3Barr%C3%AAt
Record 12, Spanish
Record 12, Textual support, Spanish
Record 13 - internal organization data 1982-09-29
Record 13, English
Record 13, Subject field(s)
- Air Transport
Record 13, Main entry term, English
- channel lighting
1, record 13, English, channel%20lighting
correct
Record 13, Abbreviations, English
Record 13, Synonyms, English
Record 13, Textual support, English
Record number: 13, Textual support number: 1 OBS
(...) approach lighting shall also be operated (...) when the associated runway or channel lighting is operated. 1, record 13, English, - channel%20lighting
Record 13, French
Record 13, Domaine(s)
- Transport aérien
Record 13, Main entry term, French
- feux de chenal 1, record 13, French, feux%20de%20chenal
Record 13, Abbreviations, French
Record 13, Synonyms, French
Record 13, Textual support, French
Record number: 13, Textual support number: 1 OBS
(...) le balisage lumineux d’approche devrait également être allumé(...) lorsque les feux de piste ou chenal correspondants sont allumés. 1, record 13, French, - feux%20de%20chenal
Record 13, Spanish
Record 13, Textual support, Spanish
Record 14 - internal organization data 1982-09-21
Record 14, English
Record 14, Subject field(s)
- Air Transport
Record 14, Main entry term, English
- runway end lighting
1, record 14, English, runway%20end%20lighting
correct
Record 14, Abbreviations, English
Record 14, Synonyms, English
Record 14, Textual support, English
Record number: 14, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Runway end lighting should consist of at least six lights. 1, record 14, English, - runway%20end%20lighting
Record 14, French
Record 14, Domaine(s)
- Transport aérien
Record 14, Main entry term, French
- balisage lumineux d’extrémité de piste 1, record 14, French, balisage%20lumineux%20d%26rsquo%3Bextr%C3%A9mit%C3%A9%20de%20piste
Record 14, Abbreviations, French
Record 14, Synonyms, French
Record 14, Textual support, French
Record number: 14, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Il est recommandé que le balisage lumineux d’extrémité de piste soit constitué de six feux au moins. 1, record 14, French, - balisage%20lumineux%20d%26rsquo%3Bextr%C3%A9mit%C3%A9%20de%20piste
Record 14, Spanish
Record 14, Textual support, Spanish
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