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Record 1 - internal organization data 2006-11-07
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Security Devices
- Atmospheric, Climatic and Meteorological Phenomena
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- avalanche transceiver
1, record 1, English, avalanche%20transceiver
correct, officially approved
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- avalanche rescue beacon 2, record 1, English, avalanche%20rescue%20beacon
correct, officially approved
- ARB 3, record 1, English, ARB
correct
- ARB 3, record 1, English, ARB
- avalanche beacon 4, record 1, English, avalanche%20beacon
correct, officially approved
- rescue beacon 5, record 1, English, rescue%20beacon
correct, officially approved
- transceiver 6, record 1, English, transceiver
correct, officially approved
- beacon 7, record 1, English, beacon
correct, officially approved
- avalanche victim locator 8, record 1, English, avalanche%20victim%20locator
correct, less frequent
- pieps 9, record 1, English, pieps
see observation, less frequent
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A portable transceiver carried by people in avalanche-proned areas and used to help locate the carrier in case he is buried in an avalanche. 10, record 1, English, - avalanche%20transceiver
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Transceivers work in two modes: transmit and search. In transmit a signal is emitted by a transceiver and this can be detected by another transceiver set in search mode. Basic models emit a series of beeps, the frequency and volume can be used to localise a buried victim. 11, record 1, English, - avalanche%20transceiver
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 CONT
There are two basic transceiver types, analogue and digital. ... Digital devices give a range and direction, analogue devices provide an audio indication of distance and direction and may also feature a flashing lamp showing signal strength. ... Digital devices can be further subdivided into single antenna (ARVA 9000), dual antenna (Tracker DTS, Barryvox) and even triple antenna (Pieps DSP). 11, record 1, English, - avalanche%20transceiver
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 3 CONT
Check your avalanche transceiver to make sure it is working. [Example approved by the Avalanche Bulletin Terminology Standardization Committee.] 12, record 1, English, - avalanche%20transceiver
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The international frequency standard is now 457 kHz. At one time the US used a frequency of 2275 Hz. Old units using only that frequency are obsolete and should be replaced. 13, record 1, English, - avalanche%20transceiver
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
pieps: According to different sources consulted on Internet, "Pieps" or "PIEPS" is a trademark for an "avalanche rescue beacon." However, the brand was once synonymous with the term "avalanche rescue beacon" and used accordingly. 10, record 1, English, - avalanche%20transceiver
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 3 OBS
avalanche transceiver; avalanche beacon; beacon; transceiver; avalanche rescue beacon; rescue beacon: terms officially approved by the Avalanche Bulletin Terminology Standardization Committee. 10, record 1, English, - avalanche%20transceiver
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 4 OBS
avalanche beacon; avalanche victim locator; avalanche transceiver; pieps: terms used by Parks Canada. 14, record 1, English, - avalanche%20transceiver
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Dispositifs de sécurité
- Phénomènes météorologiques, climatiques et atmosphériques
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- appareil de recherche de victime d'avalanche
1, record 1, French, appareil%20de%20recherche%20de%20victime%20d%27avalanche
correct, masculine noun, officially approved
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
- ARVA 1, record 1, French, ARVA
correct, see observation, masculine noun, officially approved
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- appareil de recherche de victimes en avalanche 2, record 1, French, appareil%20de%20recherche%20de%20victimes%20en%20avalanche
correct, masculine noun
- ARVA 2, record 1, French, ARVA
correct, see observation, masculine noun
- ARVA 2, record 1, French, ARVA
- détecteur de victimes d'avalanche 3, record 1, French, d%C3%A9tecteur%20de%20victimes%20d%27avalanche
correct, masculine noun
- DVA 4, record 1, French, DVA
masculine noun
- DVA 4, record 1, French, DVA
- balise individuelle de sécurité en montagne 5, record 1, French, balise%20individuelle%20de%20s%C3%A9curit%C3%A9%20en%20montagne
correct, feminine noun
- balise radio-émetteur 5, record 1, French, balise%20radio%2D%C3%A9metteur
correct, feminine noun
- pieps 6, record 1, French, pieps
see observation
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
[...] dispositif électronique [porté par les personnes se déplaçant en terrain avalancheux et pouvant transmettre] une fréquence radio précise [norme internationale de 457 kHz] [et] recevoir les signaux de victimes ensevelies sous la neige après une avalanche, [permettant ainsi] de les repérer [plus] rapidement. 7, record 1, French, - appareil%20de%20recherche%20de%20victime%20d%27avalanche
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
L'ARVA (Appareil de Recherche de Victimes en Avalanche) est un émetteur-récepteur porté sous les vêtements par tous les pratiquants de la montagne enneigée (skieurs hors pistes, randonneurs, raquettistes, glaciairistes...) Pendant une sortie il est en position émetteur en permanence. En cas d'avalanche, les témoins peuvent immédiatement commencer la recherche des victimes en commutant l'appareil en position réception. 8, record 1, French, - appareil%20de%20recherche%20de%20victime%20d%27avalanche
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 CONT
Vérifiez votre ARVA; assurez-vous qu'il fonctionne bien. Vérifiez votre appareil de recherche de victime d'avalanche; assurez-vous qu'il fonctionne bien. [Exemples entérinés par le Comité d'uniformisation de la terminologie des bulletins d'avalanche.] 1, record 1, French, - appareil%20de%20recherche%20de%20victime%20d%27avalanche
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
ARVA est l'acronyme de Appareil de Recherche des Victimes d'Avalanches. Il est utilisé plus souvent qu'autrement, comme nom. 9, record 1, French, - appareil%20de%20recherche%20de%20victime%20d%27avalanche
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
ARVA est aussi une marque de commerce. 9, record 1, French, - appareil%20de%20recherche%20de%20victime%20d%27avalanche
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 3 OBS
pieps : Selon la Fédération québécoise de la montagne, «Pieps» est une appellation commerciale qui, dans les années 80, était passée dans l'usage courant. 10, record 1, French, - appareil%20de%20recherche%20de%20victime%20d%27avalanche
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 4 OBS
appareil de recherche de victime d'avalanche; ARVA : termes et abréviation uniformisés par le Comité d'uniformisation de la terminologie des bulletins d'avalanche. 9, record 1, French, - appareil%20de%20recherche%20de%20victime%20d%27avalanche
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 5 OBS
balise individuelle de sécurité en montagne, balise radio-émetteur, détecteur de victimes d'avalanche, pieps : termes en usage à Parcs Canada. 11, record 1, French, - appareil%20de%20recherche%20de%20victime%20d%27avalanche
Record 1, Key term(s)
- balise individuelle de sécurité
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
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