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GES [9 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2023-07-07
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Pollutants
- Climate Change
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- greenhouse gas
1, record 1, English, greenhouse%20gas
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
- GHG 2, record 1, English, GHG
correct
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A gaseous component of the atmosphere, of natural or anthropogenic origin, that absorbs and re-emits infrared radiation from the Earth's surface, and whose increasing concentration in the atmosphere contributes to global warming. 3, record 1, English, - greenhouse%20gas
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Water vapour (H2O), carbon dioxide (CO2), nitrous oxide (N2O), methane (CH4) and ozone (O3) are the primary greenhouse gases in the Earth's atmosphere. 3, record 1, English, - greenhouse%20gas
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Agents de pollution
- Changements climatiques
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- gaz à effet de serre
1, record 1, French, gaz%20%C3%A0%20effet%20de%20serre
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
- GES 2, record 1, French, GES
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Constituant gazeux de l'atmosphère, d'origine naturelle ou anthropique, qui absorbe et réémet le rayonnement infrarouge de la surface terrestre et dont la concentration accrue dans l'atmosphère contribue au réchauffement climatique. 3, record 1, French, - gaz%20%C3%A0%20effet%20de%20serre
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
La vapeur d'eau (H2O), le dioxyde de carbone (CO2), l'oxyde nitreux (N2O), le méthane (CH4) et l'ozone (O3) sont les principaux gaz à effet de serre présents dans l'atmosphère terrestre. 3, record 1, French, - gaz%20%C3%A0%20effet%20de%20serre
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Agentes contaminantes
- Cambio climático
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- gas de efecto de invernadero
1, record 1, Spanish, gas%20de%20efecto%20de%20invernadero
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
- GEI 2, record 1, Spanish, GEI
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
- gas de efecto invernadero 3, record 1, Spanish, gas%20de%20efecto%20invernadero
correct, masculine noun
- gas con efecto invernadero 4, record 1, Spanish, gas%20con%20efecto%20invernadero
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Algunos gases que por su presencia porcentual clasificaríamos de poca importancia tienen otra función: "permitir a los rayos del sol penetrar hasta la superficie de la tierra y retardar el flujo de retorno de la radiación infrarroja", ellos son el ozono, metano, óxido nitroso, etc. que forman el llamado efecto de invernadero [...] El vapor de agua también es un gas de efecto de invernadero, cuyo origen es la evaporación de los océanos, lagos y selvas tropicales el que al condensarse forman nubes, las cuales funcionan como pantallas reflejando parte de la energía entrante procedente del Sol y de la radiación de onda larga procedente de la Tierra. 1, record 1, Spanish, - gas%20de%20efecto%20de%20invernadero
Record 2 - internal organization data 2019-06-05
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Military Training
- Education
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- subsidized education management
1, record 2, English, subsidized%20education%20management
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
- SEM 2, record 2, English, SEM
correct
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A career management function for all CAF [Canadian Armed Forces] personnel while undergoing full-time subsidized education at selected civilian universities and affiliated colleges. 1, record 2, English, - subsidized%20education%20management
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
[Subsidized education management] also includes specific administrative functions supporting candidates attending Canadian military colleges (CMCs). 1, record 2, English, - subsidized%20education%20management
Record 2, Key term(s)
- subsidised education management
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Instruction du personnel militaire
- Pédagogie
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- gestion de l'éducation subventionnée
1, record 2, French, gestion%20de%20l%27%C3%A9ducation%20subventionn%C3%A9e
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
- GES 2, record 2, French, GES
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Fonction de gestion de carrière pour tout le personnel des Forces armées canadiennes qui reçoivent une éducation dans une université civile ou collège affilié sélectionné. 3, record 2, French, - gestion%20de%20l%27%C3%A9ducation%20subventionn%C3%A9e
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
La gestion de l'éducation subventionnée comprend aussi des fonctions administratives précises en soutien aux candidats étudiant dans un collège militaire du Canada. 3, record 2, French, - gestion%20de%20l%27%C3%A9ducation%20subventionn%C3%A9e
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Renseignements obtenus auprès du client. 3, record 2, French, - gestion%20de%20l%27%C3%A9ducation%20subventionn%C3%A9e
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2014-12-16
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Telecommunications Facilities
- Air Traffic Control
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- ground earth station
1, record 3, English, ground%20earth%20station
correct, officially approved
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
- GES 2, record 3, English, GES
correct, officially approved
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
An earth station in the fixed satellite service, or, in some cases, in the aeronautical mobile-satellite service, located at a specified fixed point on land to provide a feeder link for the aeronautical mobile-satellite service. 2, record 3, English, - ground%20earth%20station
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
ground earth station; GES: term and abbreviation officially approved by the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO). 3, record 3, English, - ground%20earth%20station
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Installations de télécommunications
- Circulation et trafic aériens
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- station terrienne au sol
1, record 3, French, station%20terrienne%20au%20sol
correct, feminine noun, officially approved
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
- GES 2, record 3, French, GES
correct, feminine noun, officially approved
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Station terrienne du service fixe par satellite ou, dans certains cas, du service mobile aéronautique par satellite, située en un point déterminé du sol et destinée à assurer la liaison de connexion du service mobile aéronautique par satellite. 2, record 3, French, - station%20terrienne%20au%20sol
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
station terrienne au sol; GES : terme et abréviation uniformisés par l'Organisation de l'aviation civile internationale (OACI). 3, record 3, French, - station%20terrienne%20au%20sol
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Instalaciones de telecomunicaciones
- Control de tránsito aéreo
Record 3, Main entry term, Spanish
- estación terrena de tierra
1, record 3, Spanish, estaci%C3%B3n%20terrena%20de%20tierra
correct, feminine noun, officially approved
Record 3, Abbreviations, Spanish
- GES 2, record 3, Spanish, GES
correct, feminine noun, officially approved
Record 3, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Estación terrena del servicio fijo por satélite o, en algunos casos, del servicio móvil aeronáutico por satélite, instalada en tierra en un punto fijo especificado para proporcionar un enlace de alimentación al servicio móvil aeronáutico por satélite. 2, record 3, Spanish, - estaci%C3%B3n%20terrena%20de%20tierra
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
estación terrena de tierra; GES: término, abreviatura y definición aceptados oficialmente por la Organización de Aviación Civil Internacional (OACI). 3, record 3, Spanish, - estaci%C3%B3n%20terrena%20de%20tierra
Record 4 - internal organization data 2000-10-30
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- International Bodies and Committees
- Economic Co-operation and Development
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- General Service Section
1, record 4, English, General%20Service%20Section
international
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
- GES 1, record 4, English, GES
international
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
[UNIDO/FOA]. United Nations Industrial Development Organization/Field Operations and Administration Division. 1, record 4, English, - General%20Service%20Section
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Formerly: General Services Division 1, record 4, English, - General%20Service%20Section
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités internationaux
- Coopération et développement économiques
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- Section des services généraux
1, record 4, French, Section%20des%20services%20g%C3%A9n%C3%A9raux
international
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
- GES 1, record 4, French, GES
international
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 2000-02-28
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Management Operations (General)
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- Strategic Issues Management
1, record 5, English, Strategic%20Issues%20Management
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
- SIM 1, record 5, English, SIM
correct
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Public Works and Government Services Canada. 1, record 5, English, - Strategic%20Issues%20Management
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Opérations de la gestion (Généralités)
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- gestion des enjeux stratégiques
1, record 5, French, gestion%20des%20enjeux%20strat%C3%A9giques
correct, feminine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
- GES 1, record 5, French, GES
correct
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Travaux publics et Services gouvernementaux Canada. 1, record 5, French, - gestion%20des%20enjeux%20strat%C3%A9giques
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 1996-06-02
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Sciences - General
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- group of scientific experts 1, record 6, English, group%20of%20scientific%20experts
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Sciences - Généralités
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- groupe d'experts scientifiques
1, record 6, French, groupe%20d%27experts%20scientifiques
masculine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
- GES 1, record 6, French, GES
masculine noun
Record 6, Synonyms, French
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 1996-04-23
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Organizations, Administrative Units and Committees
- Foreign Trade
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- National Sector Expert Groups 1, record 7, English, National%20Sector%20Expert%20Groups
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
- Sector Expert Groups 1, record 7, English, Sector%20Expert%20Groups
former designation
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Organismes, unités administratives et comités
- Commerce extérieur
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- Groupe d'experts sectoriels
1, record 7, French, Groupe%20d%27experts%20sectoriels
masculine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
- GES 1, record 7, French, GES
masculine noun
Record 7, Synonyms, French
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record 8 - internal organization data 1991-05-06
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- Organizations, Administrative Units and Committees
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- Scientific Review Group
1, record 8, English, Scientific%20Review%20Group
correct, Canada
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
- SRG 2, record 8, English, SRG
correct, Canada
Record 8, Synonyms, English
Record 8, Textual support, English
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Organismes, unités administratives et comités
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- Groupe d'examen scientifique
1, record 8, French, Groupe%20d%27examen%20scientifique
correct, Canada
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
- GES 2, record 8, French, GES
correct, Canada
Record 8, Synonyms, French
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 OBS
La Commission d'évaluation environnementale qui étudie le concept de stockage géologique profond des déchets radioactifs à haute activité de combustible nucléaire au Canada a annoncé, le 15 août 1990, la nomination d'un groupe d'examen scientifique de quatorze membres. La responsabilité de ce groupe sera de faciliter l'évaluation des aspects techniques et scientifiques reliés au concept de l'examen. 1, record 8, French, - Groupe%20d%27examen%20scientifique
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
Record 9 - internal organization data 1989-11-03
Record 9, English
Record 9, Subject field(s)
- Radar, Radio Guidance and Goniometry
Record 9, Main entry term, English
- synthetic echo generator
1, record 9, English, synthetic%20echo%20generator
correct
Record 9, Abbreviations, English
- SEG 1, record 9, English, SEG
correct
Record 9, Synonyms, English
Record 9, French
Record 9, Domaine(s)
- Radar, radioguidage et radiogoniométrie
Record 9, Main entry term, French
- générateur d'échos synthétiques
1, record 9, French, g%C3%A9n%C3%A9rateur%20d%27%C3%A9chos%20synth%C3%A9tiques
correct, masculine noun
Record 9, Abbreviations, French
- GES 1, record 9, French, GES
correct
Record 9, Synonyms, French
Record 9, Textual support, French
Record 9, Spanish
Record 9, Textual support, Spanish
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