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FREQUENCE COLLECTE [7 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2012-07-10
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Space Exploration Equipment and Tools
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- space suit assembly
1, record 1, English, space%20suit%20assembly
correct, officially approved
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
- SSA 2, record 1, English, SSA
correct, officially approved
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- spacesuit 3, record 1, English, spacesuit
correct
- space suit 4, record 1, English, space%20suit
correct
- pressurized suit 5, record 1, English, pressurized%20suit
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Officially known as the Extravehicular Mobility Unit or EMU, the suit has two main components: the Space Suit Assembly (SSA) and the Primary Life Support System (PLSS). The SSA [space suit assembly] includes: [1] urine collection device: collects body wastes, which are later transferred to the Shuttle's waste management system. [2] bioinstrumentation system: monitors the astronaut's heart rate during spacewalks. [3] liquid cooling and ventilation garment: a "long-john" made of spandex, containing 90 metres of small tubes that circulate cooling water over the body. [4] communications carrier assembly: a "Snoopy" cap containing headphones and microphones for two-way communications. Newer models allow up to five people to talk together. [5] lower torso assembly: the pants and attached boots ... [6] hard upper torso (HUT): the top half of the suit, made of fibreglass, which supports the Primary Life Support System. [7] gloves: the heavy gloves have rubber tips to increase dexterity. ... [8] helmet and visor assembly ... 6, record 1, English, - space%20suit%20assembly
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 CONT
The spacesuit [is a] garment that provides pressure, breathing air, fluids and nutrients, waste removal, and protection against the space environment, and that enables a human to move and operate in the space environment. 7, record 1, English, - space%20suit%20assembly
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
space suit assembly; SSA: term and abbreviation officially approved by the International Space Station official approval Group (ISSOAG). 8, record 1, English, - space%20suit%20assembly
Record 1, Key term(s)
- spacesuit assembly
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Équipement et outillage d'exploration spatiale
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- combinaison spatiale
1, record 1, French, combinaison%20spatiale
correct, feminine noun, officially approved
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
- SSA 2, record 1, French, SSA
correct, feminine noun, officially approved
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- scaphandre spatial 3, record 1, French, scaphandre%20spatial
correct, masculine noun
- tenue spatiale 4, record 1, French, tenue%20spatiale
feminine noun
- vêtement spatial 5, record 1, French, v%C3%AAtement%20spatial
masculine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Connue officiellement sous le nom de scaphandre EMU(pour Extravehicular Mobility Unit), la combinaison est constituée de deux composantes principales : la combinaison spatiale comme telle(SSA, pour Space Suit Assembly) et le système de survie de base(PLSS pour Primary Life Support System). Le SSA comprend :[1] un dispositif de collecte d’urine, qui permet de recueillir les matières qui sont ensuite transférées dans le système de gestion des déchets de la navette; [2] un système de bio-instrumentation, utilisé pour suivre la fréquence cardiaque de l'astronaute en sortie extravéhiculaire; [3] un vêtement de refroidissement par liquide et de ventilation, ressemblant à un caleçon long de spandex et parcouru par quelque 90 mètres de petites canalisations où circule un liquide de refroidissement(eau) ;[4] une unité de communications, désignée bonnet «Snoopy», comprenant des écouteurs et des microphones pour assurer les communications bidirectionnelles. Les modèles récents permettent à cinq personnes de communiquer ensemble; [5] une partie inférieure, composée d’un pantalon et de bottes intégrées. [...]; [6] une partie supérieure rigide(HUT pour Hard Upper Torso) faite de fibre de verre; elle supporte le système de survie de base; [7] des gants, dont les extrémités de caoutchouc améliorent la dextérité de l'astronaute. Les modèles les plus récents sont dotés de chauffe-doigts, d’un casque avec visière réglable pour protéger la tête et les yeux du Soleil direct, des rayons ultraviolets et infrarouges ainsi que des micrométéorites. 2, record 1, French, - combinaison%20spatiale
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 CONT
La combinaison spatiale [est un] vêtement à surpression totale, spécialement conçu pour être utilisé dans les vaisseaux spatiaux ou au cours des sorties dans l’espace à partir de ces vaisseaux. 6, record 1, French, - combinaison%20spatiale
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
combinaison spatiale; SSA : terme et abréviation uniformisés par le Groupe de travail de la terminologie de la Station spatiale internationale (GTTSSI). 7, record 1, French, - combinaison%20spatiale
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2011-08-19
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Titles of Federal Government Programs (Canadian)
- Criminology
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- Family Violence Initiative
1, record 2, English, Family%20Violence%20Initiative
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
- FVI 2, record 2, English, FVI
correct
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
On behalf of the federal government and 15 partner departments, the Public Health Agency of Canada coordinates the Family Violence Initiative (FVI). With the long-term goal of reducing the occurrence of family violence in Canada. The FVI promotes public awareness of the risk factors of family violence and the need for public involvement in responding to it; strengthens the criminal justice, housing, and health systems to respond; and supports data collection, research and evaluation efforts to identify effective interventions. This initiative marks a new stage in federal efforts to reduce family violence. The issue of family violence has been integrated into ongoing programming in many government departments. We have learned that the best way to address family violence is to support a common vision and a coordinated approach. 2, record 2, English, - Family%20Violence%20Initiative
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Titres de programmes fédéraux (Gouvernement canadien)
- Criminologie
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- Initiative de lutte contre la violence familiale
1, record 2, French, Initiative%20de%20lutte%20contre%20la%20violence%20familiale
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
- ILVF 2, record 2, French, ILVF
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Au nom du gouvernement fédéral et des quinze ministères partenaires, l'Agence de santé publique du Canada coordonne l'initiative de lutte contre la violence familiale(ILVF). Avec l'objectif à long terme de réduire la fréquence de la violence familiale au Canada. L'Initiative vise à sensibiliser le public aux facteurs de risque de violence familiale et à la nécessité de l'engagement du public contre la violence; elle renforce le système de justice criminelle et les réseaux de santé et d’hébergement des victimes; elle appuie les efforts de collecte de données, de recherche et d’évaluation visant à déterminer les interventions efficaces. Cette initiative marque une nouvelle étape dans les efforts du gouvernement fédéral pour réduire la violence familiale. Cette question a été intégrée dans des programmes permanents de nombreux ministères fédéraux. Nous avons appris que la meilleure manière de lutter contre la violence familiale consiste à appuyer une vision commune et une approche coordonnée. 2, record 2, French, - Initiative%20de%20lutte%20contre%20la%20violence%20familiale
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Títulos de programas federales (Gobierno canadiense)
- Criminología
Record 2, Main entry term, Spanish
- Iniciativa de lucha contra la violencia familiar
1, record 2, Spanish, Iniciativa%20de%20lucha%20contra%20la%20violencia%20familiar
feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 2, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2009-04-09
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Radio Transmission and Reception
- Remote Sensing
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- radio frequency identification system
1, record 3, English, radio%20frequency%20identification%20system
correct, standardized
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
- RFID system 2, record 3, English, RFID%20system
correct
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
An automatic identification system and data capture system comprising one or more reader/interrogators and one or more transponders in which data transfer is achieved by means of suitably modulated inductive or radiating electromagnetic carriers. 1, record 3, English, - radio%20frequency%20identification%20system
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
In such systems data rates are derived from and aligned with the reader's carrier cycles. 1, record 3, English, - radio%20frequency%20identification%20system
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 OBS
radio frequency identification system: term and definition standardized by ISO/IEC [International Electrotechnical Commission]. 3, record 3, English, - radio%20frequency%20identification%20system
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Émission et réception radio
- Télédétection
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- système d’identification par radiofréquence
1, record 3, French, syst%C3%A8me%20d%26rsquo%3Bidentification%20par%20radiofr%C3%A9quence
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
- système RFID 2, record 3, French, syst%C3%A8me%20RFID
masculine noun
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Le système d’identification par radio fréquence(RFID) est une méthode d’identification automatique qui repose sur le stockage de données et leur collecte à distance par le biais d’étiquettes et de lecteurs RFID. 3, record 3, French, - syst%C3%A8me%20d%26rsquo%3Bidentification%20par%20radiofr%C3%A9quence
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 1984-10-11
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Telecommunications
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- data collection receive equipment
1, record 4, English, data%20collection%20receive%20equipment
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
- DCRE 1, record 4, English, DCRE
correct
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The IF [intermediate frequency] equipment has been specially designed for remote monitoring system and is referred hereafter as Data Collection Receive Equipment (DCRE). The DCRE is comprised of a 70 MHz modem and a data processor unit. 1, record 4, English, - data%20collection%20receive%20equipment
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Télécommunications
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- équipement récepteur de collecte de données
1, record 4, French, %C3%A9quipement%20r%C3%A9cepteur%20de%20collecte%20de%20donn%C3%A9es
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
L'équipement FI [fréquence intermédiaire] a été conçu spécialement pour le système de télécontrôle : il constitue l'équipement récepteur de collecte de données(...) Le DCRE comporte un modem à 70 MHz et un processeur de données. 1, record 4, French, - %C3%A9quipement%20r%C3%A9cepteur%20de%20collecte%20de%20donn%C3%A9es
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 1984-10-11
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Telecommunications
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- data collection receive terminal
1, record 5, English, data%20collection%20receive%20terminal
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
- DCRT 1, record 5, English, DCRT
correct
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
A satellite data collection system has been established which consists of a network of environmental data collection platforms (DCPs). These platforms transmit unsynchronized bursts of FSK-modulated RF carriers to a data collection receive terminal (DCRT) (...) The DCRT consists of a receiver subsystem which acquires and demodulates the data and a communications processor unit (CPU) that processes, records, and distributes the data via telephone lines to system subscribers. 1, record 5, English, - data%20collection%20receive%20terminal
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Télécommunications
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- terminal récepteur de collecte de données
1, record 5, French, terminal%20r%C3%A9cepteur%20de%20collecte%20de%20donn%C3%A9es
correct, masculine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
On a élaboré un système de télé collecte de données par satellite qui consiste en un réseau de plates-formes de collecte de données(...) Ces plates-formes transmettent des paquets non synchronisés d’ondes radio porteuses inoculées par manipulation par déplacement de fréquence(...) vers un terminal récepteur de collecte de données(...) Le DCRT se compose d’un sous-système récepteur qui acquiert et démodule les données et d’un processeur de transmission(...) qui traite, enregistre et distribue les données par lignes téléphoniques aux abonnés du système. 1, record 5, French, - terminal%20r%C3%A9cepteur%20de%20collecte%20de%20donn%C3%A9es
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 1983-03-03
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Waste Management
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- frequency of collection 1, record 6, English, frequency%20of%20collection
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Gestion des déchets
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- fréquence de ramassage 1, record 6, French, fr%C3%A9quence%20de%20ramassage
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
- rythme de la collecte 1, record 6, French, rythme%20de%20la%20collecte
- fréquence de la collecte 1, record 6, French, fr%C3%A9quence%20de%20la%20collecte
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 1983-03-03
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Waste Management
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- combined collection 1, record 7, English, combined%20collection
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Multiple collections are costly [;] system approaches generally indicate that multiple disposal plans should be dispensed with in favour of combined collections and disposal. 1, record 7, English, - combined%20collection
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Gestion des déchets
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- collecte unique 1, record 7, French, collecte%20unique
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
... pour les déchets ménagers putrescibles [la fréquence de la collecte sélective] sera pratiquement analogue à celle d’une collecte unique... 1, record 7, French, - collecte%20unique
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
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