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BALISAGE LUMINEUX SEUIL [5 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 2015-03-11
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Signalling and Illumination (Air Transport)
- Airport Runways and Areas
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- threshold lighting
1, record 3, English, threshold%20lighting
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Threshold lighting shall consist of: on a non-instrument or instrument approach runway, at least six lights ... 1, record 3, English, - threshold%20lighting
Record 3, Key term(s)
- runway threshold lighting
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Signalisation (Transport aérien)
- Pistes et aires d'aéroport
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- balisage lumineux de seuil
1, record 3, French, balisage%20lumineux%20de%20seuil
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 balisage lumineux de seuil comprendra : sur une piste à vue ou une piste avec approche aux instruments, six feux au moins [...] 1, record 3, French, - balisage%20lumineux%20de%20seuil
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Señales e iluminación (Transporte aéreo)
- Pistas y áreas del aeropuerto
Record 3, Main entry term, Spanish
- iluminación de umbral
1, record 3, Spanish, iluminaci%C3%B3n%20de%20umbral
correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 3, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3, Key term(s)
- iluminación de umbral de pista
Record 4 - internal organization data 2013-11-28
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Signalling and Illumination (Air Transport)
- Air Navigation Aids
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- medium intensity approach lighting system with sequenced flashing lights
1, record 4, English, medium%20intensity%20approach%20lighting%20system%20with%20sequenced%20flashing%20lights
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
- MALSF 1, record 4, English, MALSF
correct
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Medium Intensity Approach Lighting System with Sequenced Flashing Lights (MALSF): This system consists of seven bars of variable-intensity lights spaced 60 mapart for 420 m commencing at 60 m from the threshold. The three bars farthest away from the threshold contain a sequenced flashing light unit. These lights flashsequentially towards the threshold, repeating at two cycles per second. 1, record 4, English, - medium%20intensity%20approach%20lighting%20system%20with%20sequenced%20flashing%20lights
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Signalisation (Transport aérien)
- Aides à la navigation aérienne
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- balisage lumineux d approche à moyenne intensité avec feux à éclats séquentiels
1, record 4, French, balisage%20lumineux%20d%20approche%20%C3%A0%20moyenne%20intensit%C3%A9%20avec%20feux%20%C3%A0%20%C3%A9clats%20s%C3%A9quentiels
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
- MALSF 1, record 4, French, MALSF
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Balisage lumineux d approche à moyenne intensité avec feux à éclats séquentiels(MALSF) : Ce système de balisage est composé de 7 barres de feux à intensité variable espacées de 60 m sur une distance de 420 m commençant à 60 m du seuil. Les trois barres de feux les plus éloignées du seuil contiennent aussi un ensemble de feux à éclats séquentiels. Les feux clignotent consécutivement en direction du seuil, et ce cycle se répète deux fois par seconde. 1, record 4, French, - balisage%20lumineux%20d%20approche%20%C3%A0%20moyenne%20intensit%C3%A9%20avec%20feux%20%C3%A0%20%C3%A9clats%20s%C3%A9quentiels
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
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
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