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RAIL APPROCHE [4 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 1987-01-27
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Signalling (Rail Transport)
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- slow approach signal
1, record 2, English, slow%20approach%20signal
correct, officially approved
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Proceed, preparing to stop at next signal. Slow speed within interlocking limits or through turnouts, medium speed must then not be exceeded until a more favorable indication has been accepted. 2, record 2, English, - slow%20approach%20signal
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
slow approach signal: term officially approved by CP Rail. 3, record 2, English, - slow%20approach%20signal
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Signalisation (Transport par rail)
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- petite vitesse signal d’approche
1, record 2, French, petite%20vitesse%20signal%20d%26rsquo%3Bapproche
feminine noun, officially approved
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Avancer, prêt à s’arrêter au signal suivant. Petite vitesse à l’intérieur de zones d’enclenchement ou en traversant des branchements; la vitesse moyenne ne doit pas alors être dépassée avant qu’une indication plus favorable ait été acceptée. 2, record 2, French, - petite%20vitesse%20signal%20d%26rsquo%3Bapproche
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
petite vitesse signal d’approche : terme uniformisé par CP Rail. 3, record 2, French, - petite%20vitesse%20signal%20d%26rsquo%3Bapproche
Record 2, Key term(s)
- signal d’approche à petite vitesse
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 1981-12-01
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Signalling (Rail Transport)
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- no approach signals
1, record 3, English, no%20approach%20signals
officially approved
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
no approach signals: term officially approved by CP Rail. 1, record 3, English, - no%20approach%20signals
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Signalisation (Transport par rail)
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- aucun signal d’approche
1, record 3, French, aucun%20signal%20d%26rsquo%3Bapproche
officially approved
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
aucun signal d’approche : terme uniformisé par CP Rail. 1, record 3, French, - aucun%20signal%20d%26rsquo%3Bapproche
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 1980-05-13
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Pricing (Rail Transport)
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- approach rail 1, record 4, English, approach%20rail
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Tarification (Transport par rail)
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- rail d'approche 1, record 4, French, rail%20d%27approche
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
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