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PLATE-FORME CHARGE UTILE EXPOSEE [1 record]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2004-06-08
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Orbital Stations
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- exposed payload facility
1, record 1, English, exposed%20payload%20facility
correct, officially approved
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
- EPF 2, record 1, English, EPF
correct, officially approved
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
An Exposed Payload Facility is planned for Columbus. It will consist of two separate support structures attached to the Columbus Pressurized Module end cone in the zenith and nadir positions. 3, record 1, English, - exposed%20payload%20facility
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 CONT
The principal new feature for an exposed payload facility is the presence of a single, multi-purpose robotic servicing capability. Whilst providing a substantial amount of operational flexibility, this feature requires that careful consideration be given to accommodation aspects. 4, record 1, English, - exposed%20payload%20facility
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
exposed payload facility; EPF: term and abbreviation officially approved by the International Space Station official approval Group (ISSOAG). 5, record 1, English, - exposed%20payload%20facility
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 PHR
COF Exposed Payload Facility (EPF). 2, record 1, English, - exposed%20payload%20facility
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Stations orbitales
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- plateforme de charge utile extérieure
1, record 1, French, plateforme%20de%20charge%20utile%20ext%C3%A9rieure
correct, feminine noun, officially approved
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
- EPF 2, record 1, French, EPF
correct, feminine noun, officially approved
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- plate-forme EPF 3, record 1, French, plate%2Dforme%20EPF
feminine noun
- plate-forme de charge utile exposée 4, record 1, French, plate%2Dforme%20de%20charge%20utile%20expos%C3%A9e
feminine noun
- installation ouverte de charge utile 5, record 1, French, installation%20ouverte%20de%20charge%20utile
feminine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Le cône arrière [du COF] est prévu pour recevoir optionnellement sa propre antenne de liaison et un équipement de télécommunications autonome avec le sol via le système de relais de données européen DRS [...] il pourrait aussi recevoir divers points d’accrochage nécessaires au raccordement d’une plate-forme de charge utile extérieure. 4, record 1, French, - plateforme%20de%20charge%20utile%20ext%C3%A9rieure
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
plate-forme de charge utile extérieure; EPF : terme et abréviation uniformisés par le Groupe de travail de la terminologie de la Station spatiale internationale (GTTSSI). 3, record 1, French, - plateforme%20de%20charge%20utile%20ext%C3%A9rieure
Record 1, Key term(s)
- plate-forme de charge utile extérieure
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
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