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GNSS [2 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2021-07-14
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Launching and Space Maneuvering
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- global navigation satellite system
1, record 1, English, global%20navigation%20satellite%20system
correct, officially approved
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
- GNSS 2, record 1, English, GNSS
correct, officially approved
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Global navigation satellite systems (GNSS) provide accurate position, velocity and time information that is readily accessible at ground level to anyone with a receiver. 3, record 1, English, - global%20navigation%20satellite%20system
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The most commonly known and used satellite navigation system is GPS [American] - but other systems are also available: GLONASS (the Russian system) and EGNOS (the European wide area augmentation system). The European Union and the European Space Agency are now investing in a European satellite navigation system called Galileo. 3, record 1, English, - global%20navigation%20satellite%20system
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
global navigation satellite system; GNSS: term and abbreviation officially approved by the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO). 4, record 1, English, - global%20navigation%20satellite%20system
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Lancement et manœuvres dans l'espace
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- système mondial de navigation par satellite
1, record 1, French, syst%C3%A8me%20mondial%20de%20navigation%20par%20satellite
correct, masculine noun, officially approved
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
- GNSS 2, record 1, French, GNSS
correct, masculine noun, officially approved
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- système mondial de navigation par satellites 3, record 1, French, syst%C3%A8me%20mondial%20de%20navigation%20par%20satellites
correct, masculine noun
- GNSS 3, record 1, French, GNSS
correct, masculine noun
- GNSS 3, record 1, French, GNSS
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
système mondial de navigation par satellite; GNSS : terme et abréviation uniformisés par l'Organisation de l'aviation civile internationale (OACI). 4, record 1, French, - syst%C3%A8me%20mondial%20de%20navigation%20par%20satellite
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Lanzamiento y maniobras en el espacio
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- sistema global de navegación por satélite
1, record 1, Spanish, sistema%20global%20de%20navegaci%C3%B3n%20por%20sat%C3%A9lite
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Sistema de captura, almacenamiento, comprobación, integración, análisis, tratamiento y presentación de información digital en relación con la navegación (aérea, marítima o terrestre) sobre la tierra. 1, record 1, Spanish, - sistema%20global%20de%20navegaci%C3%B3n%20por%20sat%C3%A9lite
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Se distingue entre [el] "Sistema de posicionamiento global", de origen [estadounidense], con su versión avanzada denominada "sistema de posicionamiento global diferencial" que emplea una señal correctiva ("diferencial") para mejorar la precisión[,] su homólogo ruso " GLONASS" [y] su homólogo europeo "Galileo". 2, record 1, Spanish, - sistema%20global%20de%20navegaci%C3%B3n%20por%20sat%C3%A9lite
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
sistema global de navegación por satélite: Término y definición propuestos por la Asociación Mundial de la Carretera. 2, record 1, Spanish, - sistema%20global%20de%20navegaci%C3%B3n%20por%20sat%C3%A9lite
Record 2 - internal organization data 2018-07-05
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Organizations, Administrative Units and Committees
- Skiing and Snowboarding
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- Great Northern Ski Society
1, record 2, English, Great%20Northern%20Ski%20Society
Yukon
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
- GNSS 2, record 2, English, GNSS
Yukon
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Great Northern Ski Society went bankrupt in 2013. It was then replaced by the Friends of Mount Sima. 3, record 2, English, - Great%20Northern%20Ski%20Society
Record 2, Key term(s)
- Ski Society of the Great Northern
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Organismes, unités administratives et comités
- Ski et surf des neiges
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- Great Northern Ski Society
1, record 2, French, Great%20Northern%20Ski%20Society
Yukon
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
- GNSS 2, record 2, French, GNSS
Yukon
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record 2, Key term(s)
- Ski Society of the Great Northern
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
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