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LAAS [2 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2015-08-21
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Radar, Radio Guidance and Goniometry
- Air Navigation Aids
- Air Traffic Control
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- local area augmentation system
1, record 1, English, local%20area%20augmentation%20system
correct, standardized, officially approved
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
- LAAS 2, record 1, English, LAAS
correct, standardized, officially approved
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
An augmentation system used to meet precision approach [clear air turbulence (CAT)] I, CAT II and CAT III accuracy, integrity, continuity and availability requirements. 3, record 1, English, - local%20area%20augmentation%20system
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
local area augmentation system; LAAS: term, abbreviation and definition standardized by the Glossary for Pilots and Air Traffic Services Personnel Committee; term and abbreviation officially approved by the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO). 4, record 1, English, - local%20area%20augmentation%20system
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Radar, radioguidage et radiogoniométrie
- Aides à la navigation aérienne
- Circulation et trafic aériens
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- système de renforcement à couverture locale
1, record 1, French, syst%C3%A8me%20de%20renforcement%20%C3%A0%20couverture%20locale
correct, masculine noun, standardized, officially approved
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
- LAAS 2, record 1, French, LAAS
correct, masculine noun, standardized, officially approved
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Système de renforcement utilisé afin de répondre aux exigences en matière de précision, d’intégrité, de continuité et de disponibilité au cours d’approches de précision CAT [turbulence en air clair] I, CAT II et CAT III. 3, record 1, French, - syst%C3%A8me%20de%20renforcement%20%C3%A0%20couverture%20locale
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
système de renforcement à couverture locale; LAAS : 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; terme et abréviation uniformisés par l'Organisation de l'aviation civile internationale(OACI). 4, record 1, French, - syst%C3%A8me%20de%20renforcement%20%C3%A0%20couverture%20locale
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Guía radárica, radioguía y radiogoniometría
- Ayuda para la navegación aérea
- Control de tránsito aéreo
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- sistema de aumentación de área local
1, record 1, Spanish, sistema%20de%20aumentaci%C3%B3n%20de%20%C3%A1rea%20local
correct, masculine noun, officially approved
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
- LAAS 1, record 1, Spanish, LAAS
correct, masculine noun, officially approved
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
sistema de aumentación de área local; LAAS: término y abreviatura aceptados oficialmente por la Organización de Aviación Civil Internacional (OACI). 2, record 1, Spanish, - sistema%20de%20aumentaci%C3%B3n%20de%20%C3%A1rea%20local
Record 2 - internal organization data 2013-10-24
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Air Safety
- Air Traffic Control
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- low altitude alert system
1, record 2, English, low%20altitude%20alert%20system
correct, United States, standardized
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
- LAAS 1, record 2, English, LAAS
correct, United States, standardized
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
An automated function of the TPX-42 that alerts the controller when a Mode C transponder-equipped aircraft on an IFR [instrument flight rules] flight plan (FP) is below a predetermined minimum safe altitude. 1, record 2, English, - low%20altitude%20alert%20system
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
If requested by the pilot, LAAS monitoring is also available to VFR [visual flight rules] Mode C transponder-equipped aircraft. 1, record 2, English, - low%20altitude%20alert%20system
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
low altitude alert system; LAAS: term, abbreviation and definition standardized by the Glossary for Pilots and Air Traffic Services Personnel Committee. 2, record 2, English, - low%20altitude%20alert%20system
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Sécurité (Transport aérien)
- Circulation et trafic aériens
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- système d’alerte de basse altitude
1, record 2, French, syst%C3%A8me%20d%26rsquo%3Balerte%20de%20basse%20altitude
masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- système d’avertissement basse altitude 2, record 2, French, syst%C3%A8me%20d%26rsquo%3Bavertissement%20basse%20altitude
masculine noun
- LAAS 2, record 2, French, LAAS
correct, masculine noun
- LAAS 2, record 2, French, LAAS
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Fonction automatisée du TPX-42 qui alerte le contrôleur lorsqu’un aéronef muni d’un transpondeur de mode C et pour lequel un plan de vol IFR [règles de vol aux instruments] a été déposé est en dessous de l’altitude minimale de sécurité préétablie. 1, record 2, French, - syst%C3%A8me%20d%26rsquo%3Balerte%20de%20basse%20altitude
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
À la demande du pilote, le système d’alerte de basse altitude est aussi disponible pour un aéronef VFR [règles de vol à vue] muni d’un transpondeur de mode C. 1, record 2, French, - syst%C3%A8me%20d%26rsquo%3Balerte%20de%20basse%20altitude
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Dans les textes de Transports Canada, le terme et l’abréviation anglais sont utilisés. 3, record 2, French, - syst%C3%A8me%20d%26rsquo%3Balerte%20de%20basse%20altitude
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
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