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FEU OBSTACLE HAUTE INTENSITE [3 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2011-05-17
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Air Navigation Aids
- Signalling and Illumination (Air Transport)
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- shielded light
1, record 1, English, shielded%20light
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The number and arrangement of low-, medium- or high-intensity obstacle lights at each level to be marked shall be such that the object is indicated from every angle in azimuth. Where a light is shielded in any direction by another part of the object, or by an adjacent object, additional lights shall be provided on that object in such a way as to retain the general definition of the object to be lighted. If the shielded light does not contribute to the definition of the object to be lighted, it may be omitted. 1, record 1, English, - shielded%20light
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Aides à la navigation aérienne
- Signalisation (Transport aérien)
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- feu masqué
1, record 1, French, feu%20masqu%C3%A9
masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Le nombre et la disposition des feux d’obstacle à basse, moyenne ou haute intensité à prévoir à chacun des niveaux balisés seront tels que l'objet soit signalé dans tous les azimuts. Lorsqu'un feu se trouvera masqué dans une certaine direction par une partie du même objet ou par un objet adjacent, des feux supplémentaires seront installés sur l'un ou l'autre objet, selon le cas, mais de façon à respecter le contour de l'objet à baliser. Tout feu masqué qui ne servirait en rien à préciser les contours de l'objet peut être omis. 1, record 1, French, - feu%20masqu%C3%A9
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Ayuda para la navegación aérea
- Señales e iluminación (Transporte aéreo)
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- luz oculta
1, record 1, Spanish, luz%20oculta
feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
El número y la disposición de las luces de obstáculos de baja, mediana o alta intensidad en cada nivel que deba señalarse, será tal que el objeto quede indicado en todos los ángulos del azimut. Si una luz queda oculta en cualquier dirección por otra parte del objeto o por un objeto adyacente, se colocarán luces adicionales sobre ese objeto, a fin de conservar el perfil general del objeto que haya de iluminarse. Puede omitirse la luz oculta si no contribuye a la visualización de ese objeto. 1, record 1, Spanish, - luz%20oculta
Record 2 - internal organization data 1987-01-22
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Signalling and Illumination (Air Transport)
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- high intensity obstacle light
1, record 2, English, high%20intensity%20obstacle%20light
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
High intensity obstacle lights should be flashing white lights. The flash frequency should be between 40 and 60 per minute. The effective intensity of the flash should be variable and dependent on the background luminance .... 1, record 2, English, - high%20intensity%20obstacle%20light
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Signalisation (Transport aérien)
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- feu d'obstacle à haute intensité
1, record 2, French, feu%20d%27obstacle%20%C3%A0%20haute%20intensit%C3%A9
masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Il est recommandé que les feux d’obstacle à haute intensité soient des feux blancs à éclats. La fréquence des éclats devrait être comprise entre 40 et 60 à la minute. L’intensité efficace de l’éclat devrait varier avec la luminance de fond (...) 1, record 2, French, - feu%20d%27obstacle%20%C3%A0%20haute%20intensit%C3%A9
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 1983-08-09
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Air Transport
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- guyed antenna
1, record 3, English, guyed%20antenna
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
In the case of a guyed Tower or antenna where it is not possible to locate a high intensity obstacle light on the top, such a light shall be located at the highest practicable point and a medium intensity obstacle light showing white mounted on the top. 1, record 3, English, - guyed%20antenna
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Transport aérien
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- antenne haubanée 1, record 3, French, antenne%20hauban%C3%A9e
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Lorsqu'il s’agit d’un pylône ou d’une antenne haubané, auquel cas il n’ est pas possible de placer un feu d’obstacle à haute intensité au sommet, ce feu sera placé à l'endroit le plus haut possible et un feu d’obstacle blanc à moyenne intensité sera placé au sommet. 1, record 3, French, - antenne%20hauban%C3%A9e
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
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