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MEL [4 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2024-08-29
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Artificial Intelligence
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- liquid state machine
1, record 1, English, liquid%20state%20machine
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
- LSM 2, record 1, English, LSM
correct
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
A liquid state machine is a highly biomimetic neural computational model based on the SNN [spiking neural network]. The liquid layer in its network structure is formed by recursive connection of several neurons, which is called a reservoir. 3, record 1, English, - liquid%20state%20machine
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Intelligence artificielle
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- machine à état liquide
1, record 1, French, machine%20%C3%A0%20%C3%A9tat%20liquide
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
- MEL 2, record 1, French, MEL
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2015-03-11
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Flight Instruments and Equipment (Aeroindustry)
- Flights (Air Transport)
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- minimum equipment list
1, record 2, English, minimum%20equipment%20list
correct, standardized, officially approved
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
- MEL 1, record 2, English, MEL
correct, standardized, officially approved
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A list which provides for the operation of aircraft, subject to specified conditions, with particular equipment inoperative, prepared by an operator in conformity with, or more restrictive than, the MMEL [master minimum equipment list] established for the aircraft type. [Definition officially approved by ICAO.] 2, record 2, English, - minimum%20equipment%20list
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
minimum equipment list; MEL: term and abbreviation standardized by the Glossary for Pilots and Air Traffic Services Personnel Committee and officially approved by the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO). 3, record 2, English, - minimum%20equipment%20list
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Instruments et équipement de bord (Constructions aéronautiques)
- Vols (Transport aérien)
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- liste minimale d'équipements
1, record 2, French, liste%20minimale%20d%27%C3%A9quipements
correct, feminine noun, standardized, officially approved
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
- LME 2, record 2, French, LME
correct, feminine noun, standardized, officially approved
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- liste d'équipement minimal 3, record 2, French, liste%20d%27%C3%A9quipement%20minimal
correct, feminine noun, standardized
- MEL 3, record 2, French, MEL
correct, feminine noun, standardized
- MEL 3, record 2, French, MEL
- liste des équipements indispensables au vol 4, record 2, French, liste%20des%20%C3%A9quipements%20indispensables%20au%20vol
correct, feminine noun, officially approved
- MEL 4, record 2, French, MEL
correct, officially approved
- MEL 4, record 2, French, MEL
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Liste prévoyant l'exploitation d'un aéronef, dans des conditions spécifiées, avec un équipement particulier hors de fonctionnement; cette liste, établie par un exploitant, est conforme à la LMER [liste principale d'équipement minimal] de ce type d'aéronef ou plus restrictive que celle-ci. [Définition uniformisée par l'OACI.] 5, record 2, French, - liste%20minimale%20d%27%C3%A9quipements
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
liste des équipements indispensables au vol; MEL : terme et abréviation uniformisés par le Comité d'uniformisation de la terminologie aéronautique (CUTA) - Opérations aériennes. 6, record 2, French, - liste%20minimale%20d%27%C3%A9quipements
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
liste minimale d'équipements; LME : terme et abréviation uniformisés par l'Organisation de l'aviation civile internationale (OACI). 6, record 2, French, - liste%20minimale%20d%27%C3%A9quipements
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 3 OBS
liste minimale d'équipements; LME; liste d'équipement minimal; MEL : termes et abréviations normalisés par le Comité sur le Glossaire à l'intention des pilotes et du personnel des services de la circulation aérienne. 7, record 2, French, - liste%20minimale%20d%27%C3%A9quipements
Record 2, Key term(s)
- liste minimale d'équipement
- liste d'équipements minimale
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Instrumentos y equipo de vuelo (Industria aeronáutica)
- Vuelos (Transporte aéreo)
Record 2, Main entry term, Spanish
- lista de equipo mínimo
1, record 2, Spanish, lista%20de%20equipo%20m%C3%ADnimo
correct, feminine noun, officially approved
Record 2, Abbreviations, Spanish
- MEL 2, record 2, Spanish, MEL
correct, feminine noun, officially approved
Record 2, Synonyms, Spanish
- lista de equipamiento mínimo 3, record 2, Spanish, lista%20de%20equipamiento%20m%C3%ADnimo
correct, feminine noun
- MEL 4, record 2, Spanish, MEL
correct, feminine noun
- MEL 4, record 2, Spanish, MEL
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Lista del equipo que basta para el funcionamiento de una aeronave, a reserva de determinadas condiciones, cuando parte del equipo no funciona, y que ha sido preparada por el explotador de conformidad con la MMEL [lista maestra de equipo mínimo] establecida para el tipo de aeronave, o de conformidad con criterios más restrictivos. [Definición aceptada oficialmente por la OACI.] 2, record 2, Spanish, - lista%20de%20equipo%20m%C3%ADnimo
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
lista de equipo mínimo; MEL: término y abreviatura aceptados oficialmente por la Organización de Aviación Civil Internacional (OACI). 5, record 2, Spanish, - lista%20de%20equipo%20m%C3%ADnimo
Record 3 - internal organization data 2007-02-08
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Software
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- software testing environment
1, record 3, English, software%20testing%20environment
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
- STE 1, record 3, English, STE
correct
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Terminology used by Passport Canada. 2, record 3, English, - software%20testing%20environment
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Logiciels
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- milieu d'essais de logiciel
1, record 3, French, milieu%20d%27essais%20de%20logiciel
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
- MEL 1, record 3, French, MEL
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Terminologie en usage à Passeport Canada. 2, record 3, French, - milieu%20d%27essais%20de%20logiciel
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 1999-10-18
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Acoustics (Physics)
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- mel
1, record 4, English, mel
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Unit of pitch in sound .... 1, record 4, English, - mel
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Acoustique (Physique)
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- mel
1, record 4, French, mel
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Unité parfois utilisée pour caractériser la tonie. 2, record 4, French, - mel
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
La hauteur (ou tonie) d'un son pur est liée à la fréquence de l'onde sonore. Mais, au-delà de 1000 Hz, il faut plus que doubler la fréquence pour percevoir un doublement de la hauteur (il faut un signal de 3120 Hz pour avoir une sensation de 2000 Hz). L'échelle de tonie est graduée en mels. Un écart constant en mels est perçu comme un écart constant en hauteur. Dans le domaine d'audition, l'oreille est capable de discerner 1400 hauteurs distinctes. 3, record 4, French, - mel
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
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