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AMS [18 records]

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Record 1 2023-05-16

English

Subject field(s)
  • Scientific Measurements and Analyses
  • Engineering Tests and Reliability
  • Braking Systems (Motor Vehicles and Bicycles)
Universal entry(ies)
ams
symbol, see observation
OBS

It is the deceleration between any two distance points that is calculated according to equations defined in the referenced ISO 611 standard.

OBS

ams: In the symbol, the small letter "a" is italicized, and the small letters "ms" are subscripted (ams).

OBS

mean deceleration over distance: term standardized by the International Organization for Standardization (ISO).

French

Domaine(s)
  • Mesures et analyse (Sciences)
  • Fiabilité, contrôle et essais (Ingénierie)
  • Freins (Véhicules automobiles et bicyclettes)
Entrée(s) universelle(s)
ams
symbol, see observation
OBS

Il s'agit de la décélération entre deux points quelconques calculée selon des équations définies dans la norme ISO 611 citée en référence.

OBS

ams : Dans le symbole, la minuscule «a» est en italique, et les lettres «ms» sont en indice (ams).

OBS

décélération moyenne sur une distance : terme normalisé par l'Organisation internationale de normalisation (ISO).

Spanish

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Record 2 2017-03-14

English

Subject field(s)
  • Organizations, Administrative Units and Committees
  • Philosophy and Religion
OBS

The purpose of the Atlantic Mission Society is to glorify God and to support with prayer, study and service mission endeavours through The Presbyterian Church in Canada.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Organismes, unités administratives et comités
  • Philosophie et religion

Spanish

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Record 3 2016-06-22

English

Subject field(s)
  • National Bodies and Committees (Non-Canadian)
  • Musicology
OBS

The American Musicological Society's purpose is to advance scholarship in the various fields of music through research, learning, and teaching. To do this, it publishes a journal, holds an annual meeting, supports books in musicology, and offers a broad array of grants, fellowships, and awards throughout the year.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Organismes et comités nationaux non canadiens
  • Musicologie

Spanish

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Record 4 2015-12-10

English

Subject field(s)
  • Nervous System
DEF

A progressive brain disorder caused by loss of nerve cells in specific areas of the brain.

CONT

MSA includes conditions that were previously known individually as "Shy-Drager syndrome," striatonigral degeneration and sporadic olivopontocerebellar atrophy. Researchers have learned that there is a common underlying cause in all three disorders, so they are now referred to as MSA.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Système nerveux
DEF

Maladie neurodégénérative causée par la perte de neurones dans certaines parties du cerveau.

OBS

L’AMS inclut le syndrome de Shy et Drager, la dégénérescence striato-nigrique et l’atrophie olivo-ponto cérébelleuse sporadique.

Spanish

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Record 5 2015-09-24

English

Subject field(s)
  • Government Bodies and Committees (Non-Canadian)
  • Marketing
  • Agricultural Economics
OBS

The Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) administers programs that create domestic and international marketing opportunities for U.S. [United States] producers of food, fiber, and specialty crops. AMS also provides the agriculture industry with valuable services to ensure the quality and availability of wholesome food for consumers across the country.

OBS

The Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) is an agency within the United States Department of Agriculture, and has Programs in five commodity areas: cotton and tobacco; dairy; fruit and vegetable; livestock and seed; and poultry.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Organismes et comités gouvernementaux non canadiens
  • Commercialisation
  • Économie agricole
OBS

Service de commercialisation agricole : appellation non officielle fournie à titre d'information seulement.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Organismos y comités gubernamentales no canadienses
  • Comercialización
  • Economía agrícola
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Record 6 2007-07-23

English

Subject field(s)
  • Spacecraft
  • Orbital Stations
  • Research Experiments in Space
DEF

Payload designed for the study of antimatter and missing matter.

OBS

To be located on an ISS Express Pallet in a zenith-pointing position.

OBS

alphamagnetic spectrometer: term officially approved by the International Space Station official approval Group.

Key term(s)
  • alpha-magnetic spectrometer
  • anti-matter spectrometer

French

Domaine(s)
  • Engins spatiaux
  • Stations orbitales
  • Travaux de recherche dans l'espace
DEF

Instrument de détection de particules d'antimatière.

CONT

Le spectromètre magnétique alpha (AMS) doit être mis en place sur la Station spatiale internationale pour l'étude de l'antimatière, de la matière noire et du rayonnement cosmique.

OBS

spectromètre alphamagnétique : terme uniformisé par le Groupe de travail de la terminologie de la Station spatiale internationale (GTTSSI).

Spanish

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Record 7 2004-11-29

English

Subject field(s)
  • Military Organization
  • Medical and Dental Services (Military)
DEF

... the individual holding professional-technical authority over all aspects of health services, less dental services.

CONT

The SMA is normally a Medical Officer, but may be a NP [nurse practitioner], PA [physician assistant] or Med Tech [medical technician] where that person is the best-qualified individual either integral to or in a particular CF [Canadian Forces] element ...

French

Domaine(s)
  • Organisation militaire
  • Service de santé et service dentaire (Militaire)
DEF

[...] personne qui détient l'autorité professionnelle et technique sur tous les aspects des services de santé, sauf les services dentaires.

CONT

L'AMS est normalement un médecin militaire, mais ce titre peut aussi être conféré à une IP [infirmière technicienne], à un Adj au méd [adjoint au médecin] ou à un Tech méd [technicien médical] lorsque cette personne est la plus qualifiée dans le cadre d'un élément particulier des FC [Forces canadiennes], ou en appui à celui-ci [...]

Spanish

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Record 8 2004-03-26

English

Subject field(s)
  • Space Centres
  • Space Exploration Equipment and Tools
CONT

... the Apollo Mission Simulator (AMS) crew station located in bldg ... is a primary training system which will prepare Apollo astronauts for flights. The AMS stands nearly 30 feet high and weighs approximately 40 tons. The simulator is designed to familiarize Apollo crews with equipment, crew tasks, mission procedures, and emergency flight situations.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Centres spatiaux
  • Équipement et outillage d'exploration spatiale

Spanish

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Record 9 2003-11-19

English

Subject field(s)
  • System Names
  • National Bodies and Committees (Non-Canadian)
  • Corporate Management
Key term(s)
  • American Management Systems

French

Domaine(s)
  • Noms de systèmes
  • Organismes et comités nationaux non canadiens
  • Gestion de l'entreprise
OBS

Système informatique américain.

Spanish

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Record 10 2003-10-31

English

Subject field(s)
  • Private-Sector Bodies and Committees
OBS

AMS will facilitate education, research and other initiatives which promote the development and understanding of those human and social values that are fundamental to health.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Organismes et comités du secteur privé
OBS

AMS facilitera l'éducation, la recherche et d'autres initiatives qui favorisent le développement et la compréhension de ces valeurs humaines et sociales qui sont fondamentales à la santé.

Spanish

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Record 11 2003-06-03

English

Subject field(s)
  • Spacecraft
  • Launching and Space Maneuvering
Key term(s)
  • attitude measurement sub-system

French

Domaine(s)
  • Engins spatiaux
  • Lancement et manœuvres dans l'espace

Spanish

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Record 12 2003-05-20

English

Subject field(s)
  • Orbital Stations
OBS

Environment control and life support system (ECLSS).

French

Domaine(s)
  • Stations orbitales

Spanish

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Record 13 2002-07-03

English

Subject field(s)
  • International Bodies and Committees
  • Meteorology
OBS

The American Meteorological Society promotes the development and dissemination of information and education on the atmospheric and related oceanic and hydrologic sciences. Founded in 1919, AMS has a membership of more than 11 000 professionals, professors, students, and weather enthusiasts.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Organismes et comités internationaux
  • Météorologie

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Organismos y comités internacionales
  • Meteorología
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Record 14 2001-09-12

English

Subject field(s)
  • System Names
  • Management Control

French

Domaine(s)
  • Noms de systèmes
  • Contrôle de gestion

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Nombres de sistemas
  • Control de gestión
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Record 15 1997-06-26

English

Subject field(s)
  • National Bodies and Committees (Non-Canadian)
  • Labour and Employment

French

Domaine(s)
  • Organismes et comités nationaux non canadiens
  • Travail et emploi
OBS

Dans les comptes rendus de l'AMSEP [Association mondiale des services d'emploi publics]. Les lettres restent les mêmes dans le sigle parce qu'il s'agit d'une abréviation en allemand.

Key term(s)
  • Service d'emploi de l'Autriche

Spanish

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Record 16 1993-12-20

English

Subject field(s)
  • Computer Memories

French

Domaine(s)
  • Mémoires (Informatique)
OBS

[...] norme particulière, appelée AMS [Advanced Memory Specification], qui permet en théorie d'accéder sous DOS jusqu'à 960 Ko [...]

Spanish

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Record 17 1993-02-17

English

Subject field(s)
  • Telephone Switching

French

Domaine(s)
  • Commutation téléphonique

Spanish

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Record 18 1992-11-23

English

Subject field(s)
  • Space Centres
  • Spacecraft

French

Domaine(s)
  • Centres spatiaux
  • Engins spatiaux
OBS

SEM : système d'entretien mobile.

OBS

atelier de maintenance du SEM : terme uniformisé par le Comité d'uniformisation de la terminologie spatiale (CUTS).

Spanish

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