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OAS [8 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2018-09-21
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Private-Sector Bodies and Committees
- Agriculture - General
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- Olds Regional Exhibition
1, record 1, English, Olds%20Regional%20Exhibition
correct, Alberta
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
- ORE 1, record 1, English, ORE
correct, Alberta
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- Olds Agricultural Society 2, record 1, English, Olds%20Agricultural%20Society
former designation, correct, Alberta
- OAS 3, record 1, English, OAS
former designation, correct, Alberta
- OAS 3, record 1, English, OAS
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
[Mission. To] provide [a] venue and facilitate events for [the] community [of Olds], youth, [the] agriculture industry and rural lifestyles. 1, record 1, English, - Olds%20Regional%20Exhibition
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités du secteur privé
- Agriculture - Généralités
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- Olds Regional Exhibition
1, record 1, French, Olds%20Regional%20Exhibition
correct, Alberta
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
- ORE 1, record 1, French, ORE
correct, Alberta
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- Olds Agricultural Society 2, record 1, French, Olds%20Agricultural%20Society
former designation, correct, Alberta
- OAS 3, record 1, French, OAS
former designation, correct, Alberta
- OAS 3, record 1, French, OAS
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2018-06-06
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Private-Sector Bodies and Committees
- Plastic Arts
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- Oakville Art Society
1, record 2, English, Oakville%20Art%20Society
correct, Ontario
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
- OAS 2, record 2, English, OAS
correct, Ontario
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
[Oakville Art Society's] Mission Statement ... to create a forum where persons interested in art may meet to share ideas and enjoy mutual encouragement in art and art appreciation; to provide the environment and facilities wherein artistic skills may be more fully developed; to promote and encourage art appreciation within the community; to provide bursaries and other assistance as, and when possible and desirable to the encouragement of suitable students. 2, record 2, English, - Oakville%20Art%20Society
Record 2, Key term(s)
- Art Society of Oakville
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités du secteur privé
- Arts plastiques
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- Oakville Art Society
1, record 2, French, Oakville%20Art%20Society
correct, Ontario
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
- OAS 2, record 2, French, OAS
correct, Ontario
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record 2, Key term(s)
- Art Society of Oakville
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2015-09-03
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Air Traffic Control
- Aircraft Piloting and Navigation
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- obstacle assessment surface
1, record 3, English, obstacle%20assessment%20surface
correct, officially approved
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
- OAS 1, record 3, English, OAS
correct, officially approved
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A defined surface intended for the purpose of determining those obstacles to be considered in the calculation of obstacle clearance altitude/height for a specific ILS [instrument landing system] facility and procedure. 1, record 3, English, - obstacle%20assessment%20surface
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
obstacle assessment surface; OAS: term, abbreviation and definition officially approved by the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO). 2, record 3, English, - obstacle%20assessment%20surface
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Circulation et trafic aériens
- Pilotage et navigation aérienne
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- surface d'évaluation d'obstacles
1, record 3, French, surface%20d%27%C3%A9valuation%20d%27obstacles
correct, feminine noun, officially approved
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
- OAS 1, record 3, French, OAS
correct, feminine noun, officially approved
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Surface définie en vue de déterminer les obstacles dont il faut tenir compte dans le calcul de l'altitude/hauteur de franchissement d'obstacles pour une installation ILS [système d'atterrissage aux instruments] donnée et une procédure donnée. 1, record 3, French, - surface%20d%27%C3%A9valuation%20d%27obstacles
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
surface d'évaluation d'obstacles; OAS : terme, abréviation et définition uniformisés par l'Organisation de l'aviation civile internationale (OACI). 2, record 3, French, - surface%20d%27%C3%A9valuation%20d%27obstacles
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Control de tránsito aéreo
- Pilotaje y navegación aérea
Record 3, Main entry term, Spanish
- superficie de evaluación de obstáculos
1, record 3, Spanish, superficie%20de%20evaluaci%C3%B3n%20de%20obst%C3%A1culos
correct, feminine noun, officially approved
Record 3, Abbreviations, Spanish
- OAS 1, record 3, Spanish, OAS
correct, feminine noun, officially approved
Record 3, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Superficie definida prevista para determinar los obstáculos que hay que tener en cuenta al calcular la altitud/altura de franqueamiento de obstáculos respecto a determinada instalación ILS [sistema de aterrizaje por instrumentos] y el procedimiento consiguiente. 1, record 3, Spanish, - superficie%20de%20evaluaci%C3%B3n%20de%20obst%C3%A1culos
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
superficie de evaluación de obstáculos; OAS: término y definición aceptados oficialmente por la Organización de Aviación Civil Internacional (OACI). 2, record 3, Spanish, - superficie%20de%20evaluaci%C3%B3n%20de%20obst%C3%A1culos
Record 4 - internal organization data 2004-04-30
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Private-Sector Bodies and Committees
- Artificial Intelligence
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- University Computing Systems
1, record 4, English, University%20Computing%20Systems
correct, Alberta
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
- Office of Administrative Systems 1, record 4, English, Office%20of%20Administrative%20Systems
former designation, correct, Alberta
- OAS 1, record 4, English, OAS
former designation, correct, Alberta
- OAS 1, record 4, English, OAS
- Office of Administrative Data Processing 1, record 4, English, Office%20of%20Administrative%20Data%20Processing
former designation, correct, Alberta
- ADP 1, record 4, English, ADP
former designation, correct, Alberta
- ADP 1, record 4, English, ADP
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
University of Alberta. The Office of Administrative Data Processing (ADP) was established to serve administrative functions of the University by providing centralized business systems and data processing expertise, and computer data processing production capability. In 1974, ADP was renamed Office of Administrative Systems; OAS and Computing Services merged to form University Computing Systems in 1988. 1, record 4, English, - University%20Computing%20Systems
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités du secteur privé
- Intelligence artificielle
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- University Computing Systems
1, record 4, French, University%20Computing%20Systems
correct, Alberta
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
- Office of Administrative Systems 1, record 4, French, Office%20of%20Administrative%20Systems
former designation, correct, Alberta
- OAS 1, record 4, French, OAS
former designation, correct, Alberta
- OAS 1, record 4, French, OAS
- Office of Administrative Data Processing 1, record 4, French, Office%20of%20Administrative%20Data%20Processing
former designation, correct, Alberta
- ADP 1, record 4, French, ADP
former designation, correct, Alberta
- ADP 1, record 4, French, ADP
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 2003-05-13
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- International Bodies and Committees
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- Office Automation System
1, record 5, English, Office%20Automation%20System
correct, United States
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
- OAS 2, record 5, English, OAS
correct, United States
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités internationaux
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- Office Automation System
1, record 5, French, Office%20Automation%20System
correct, United States
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
- OAS 2, record 5, French, OAS
correct, United States
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Organismos y comités internacionales
Record 5, Main entry term, Spanish
- Sistema de Automatización de Oficina
1, record 5, Spanish, Sistema%20de%20Automatizaci%C3%B3n%20de%20Oficina
masculine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, Spanish
- SAO 1, record 5, Spanish, SAO
masculine noun
Record 5, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 1997-09-22
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Federal Government Bodies and Committees (Canadian)
- Security
- Parliamentary Language
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- Emergency Warden Organization 1, record 6, English, Emergency%20Warden%20Organization
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Senate 1, record 6, English, - Emergency%20Warden%20Organization
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités fédéraux (Gouvernement canadien)
- Sécurité
- Vocabulaire parlementaire
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- Organisation d'agents de secours
1, record 6, French, Organisation%20d%27agents%20de%20secours
feminine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
- OAS 1, record 6, French, OAS
feminine noun
Record 6, Synonyms, French
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Source(s) : Service de sécurité du Sénat. 1, record 6, French, - Organisation%20d%27agents%20de%20secours
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 1985-06-18
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Organizations, Administrative Units and Committees
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- Organization of the Secret Army 1, record 7, English, Organization%20of%20the%20Secret%20Army
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
Record 7, Key term(s)
- Organisation of the Secret Army
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Organismes, unités administratives et comités
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- Organisation de l'armée secrète en Algérie 1, record 7, French, Organisation%20de%20l%27arm%C3%A9e%20secr%C3%A8te%20en%20Alg%C3%A9rie
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record 8 - internal organization data 1985-03-25
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- Organizations, Administrative Units and Committees
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- Secret Army Organization 1, record 8, English, Secret%20Army%20Organization
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
Record 8, Synonyms, English
Record 8, Textual support, English
Record 8, Key term(s)
- Secret Army Organisation
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Organismes, unités administratives et comités
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- Organisation de l'armée secrète 1, record 8, French, Organisation%20de%20l%27arm%C3%A9e%20secr%C3%A8te
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
Record 8, Synonyms, French
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 OBS
(Gazette, p. 1 17/6/68) 1, record 8, French, - Organisation%20de%20l%27arm%C3%A9e%20secr%C3%A8te
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
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