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POSTE OBSERVATION [10 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2022-03-30
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Military Organization
- Surveillance, Detection and Reconnaissance (Military)
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- observation post
1, record 1, English, observation%20post
correct, NATO, standardized, officially approved
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
- OP 2, record 1, English, OP
correct, NATO, standardized, officially approved
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A position from which military observations are made, or fire directed and adjusted, and which possesses appropriate communications ... 3, record 1, English, - observation%20post
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
[An observation post] may be airborne. 3, record 1, English, - observation%20post
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
observation post; OP: designations standardized by NATO. 4, record 1, English, - observation%20post
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 3 OBS
observation post; OP: designations officially approved by the Department of National Defence and the Canadian Forces. 4, record 1, English, - observation%20post
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Organisation militaire
- Surveillance, détection et reconnaissance (Militaire)
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- poste d'observation
1, record 1, French, poste%20d%27observation
correct, masculine noun, NATO, standardized, officially approved
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
- PO 2, record 1, French, PO
correct, masculine noun, officially approved
- OP 3, record 1, French, OP
correct, masculine noun, NATO, standardized
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Poste utilisé pour l'observation à vue ou bien pour la direction et le réglage des tirs. 4, record 1, French, - poste%20d%27observation
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
[Le poste d'observation] est muni des moyens nécessaires de liaison et peut être installé à bord d'un aéronef. 4, record 1, French, - poste%20d%27observation
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
poste d'observation; OP : désignations normalisées par l'OTAN. 5, record 1, French, - poste%20d%27observation
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 3 OBS
poste d'observation; PO : désignations uniformisées par le ministère de la Défense nationale et les Forces canadiennes. 5, record 1, French, - poste%20d%27observation
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 4 OBS
poste d'observation; PO : désignations uniformisées par le Comité de terminologie française du Conseil de doctrine et de tactique de l'Armée de terre. 5, record 1, French, - poste%20d%27observation
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Organización militar
- Vigilancia, detección y reconocimiento (Militar)
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- observatorio
1, record 1, Spanish, observatorio
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Lugar desde el que se realizan observaciones militares, o se dirige y corrige el fuego. Debe estar dotado de medios de comunicación adecuados; puede ser aerotransportado. 1, record 1, Spanish, - observatorio
Record 2 - external organization data 2021-03-18
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Compartment – Nomenclature 4.0
- Museums and Heritage (General)
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- observation post
1, record 2, English, observation%20post
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
observation post: an item in the "Structures" class of the "Built Environment Objects" category. 2, record 2, English, - observation%20post
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Tiroir – Nomenclature 4.0
- Muséologie et patrimoine (Généralités)
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- poste d'observation
1, record 2, French, poste%20d%27observation
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
poste d'observation : objet de la classe «Constructions» de la catégorie «Éléments du bâtiment». 2, record 2, French, - poste%20d%27observation
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2014-03-31
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Surveillance, Detection and Reconnaissance (Military)
- Land Forces
- Air Forces
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- observation post
1, record 3, English, observation%20post
correct, NATO, standardized, officially approved
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
- OP 2, record 3, English, OP
correct, NATO, standardized, officially approved
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A position from which military observations are made, or fire directed and adjusted, and which possesses appropriate communications. 3, record 3, English, - observation%20post
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
An observation post may be airborne. 3, record 3, English, - observation%20post
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 OBS
observation post; OP: term, abbreviation and definition standardized by NATO. 4, record 3, English, - observation%20post
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 3 OBS
observation post; OP: term and abbreviation officially approved by the Department of National Defence and the Canadian Forces. 5, record 3, English, - observation%20post
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Surveillance, détection et reconnaissance (Militaire)
- Forces terrestres
- Forces aériennes
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- poste d'observation
1, record 3, French, poste%20d%27observation
correct, masculine noun, Canada, officially approved
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
- PO 2, record 3, French, PO
correct, masculine noun, Canada, officially approved
- OP 3, record 3, French, OP
correct, masculine noun, NATO
Record 3, Synonyms, French
- observatoire 4, record 3, French, observatoire
correct, masculine noun, NATO, standardized
- OP 3, record 3, French, OP
correct, masculine noun, NATO
- OP 3, record 3, French, OP
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Poste utilisé pour l'observation à vue ou bien pour la direction et le réglage des tirs. 5, record 3, French, - poste%20d%27observation
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Il est muni des moyens nécessaires de liaison et peut être installé à bord d'un aéronef. 5, record 3, French, - poste%20d%27observation
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 OBS
poste d'observation; observatoire : termes et définition normalisés par l'OTAN. 6, record 3, French, - poste%20d%27observation
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 3 OBS
poste d'observation; PO : terme et abréviation uniformisés par le ministère de la Défense nationale et les Forces canadiennes. 7, record 3, French, - poste%20d%27observation
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 4 OBS
poste d'observation; PO : terme, définition et abréviation uniformisés par le Comité de terminologie française du Conseil de doctrine et de tactique de l'Armée de terre. 6, record 3, French, - poste%20d%27observation
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Vigilancia, detección y reconocimiento (Militar)
- Ejército de tierra
- Fuerzas aéreas
Record 3, Main entry term, Spanish
- observatorio
1, record 3, Spanish, observatorio
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 3, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Lugar desde el que se realizan observaciones militares, o se dirige y corrige el fuego. Debe estar dotado de medios de comunicación adecuados; puede ser aerotransportado. 1, record 3, Spanish, - observatorio
Record 4 - external organization data 2005-08-09
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Nuclear Fission Reactors
- Compartment - Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- viewing port 1, record 4, English, viewing%20port
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Reactor assembly. 1, record 4, English, - viewing%20port
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Réacteurs nucléaires de fission
- Tiroir - Commission canadienne de sûreté nucléaire
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- poste d'observation
1, record 4, French, poste%20d%27observation
masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Coeur du réacteur CANDU. 1, record 4, French, - poste%20d%27observation
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 2001-02-13
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Luge, Bobsledding and Skeleton
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- control tower
1, record 5, English, control%20tower
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Bobsleigh term(s). 1, record 5, English, - control%20tower
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Rules/refereeing. 1, record 5, English, - control%20tower
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Luge, bobsleigh et skeleton
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- poste d'observation
1, record 5, French, poste%20d%27observation
correct, masculine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Terme(s) de bobsleigh. 1, record 5, French, - poste%20d%27observation
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Règlement/arbitrage. 1, record 5, French, - poste%20d%27observation
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 1997-08-15
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Equipment and Facilities (Recreation)
- Parks and Botanical Gardens
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- observation platform
1, record 6, English, observation%20platform
correct
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
- observation deck 1, record 6, English, observation%20deck
correct
- lookout platform 1, record 6, English, lookout%20platform
correct
- viewpoint platform 1, record 6, English, viewpoint%20platform
correct
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A structure from which it is possible to observe natural or cultural resources. 2, record 6, English, - observation%20platform
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Terms used by Parks Canada. 3, record 6, English, - observation%20platform
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Installations et équipement (Loisirs)
- Parcs et jardins botaniques
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- poste d'observation
1, record 6, French, poste%20d%27observation
correct, masculine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
- terrasse d'observation 2, record 6, French, terrasse%20d%27observation
correct, feminine noun
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Lieu aménagé d'où il est possible d'observer des ressources naturelles ou culturelles. 3, record 6, French, - poste%20d%27observation
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Termes en usage à Parcs Canada. 4, record 6, French, - poste%20d%27observation
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 1993-01-18
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Police
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- stakeout 1, record 7, English, stakeout
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Police
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- poste d'observation
1, record 7, French, poste%20d%27observation
masculine noun
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 1988-02-04
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- Aeroindustry
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- observer station
1, record 8, English, observer%20station
correct
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
Record 8, Synonyms, English
Record 8, Textual support, English
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The midbody section [of the airplane] comprises the main section cabin and houses the operating crew stations, observer stations, electronic gear .... 1, record 8, English, - observer%20station
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Constructions aéronautiques
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- poste d'observateur
1, record 8, French, poste%20d%27observateur
masculine noun
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
Record 8, Synonyms, French
- poste d'observation 2, record 8, French, poste%20d%27observation
masculine noun
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
Record 9 - internal organization data 1986-07-04
Record 9, English
Record 9, Subject field(s)
- Sports Facilities and Venues
Record 9, Main entry term, English
- vantage points 1, record 9, English, vantage%20points
Record 9, Abbreviations, English
Record 9, Synonyms, English
Record 9, Textual support, English
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 OBS
e.g.: locations on a golf course from where tournament action can be well seen by spectators 1, record 9, English, - vantage%20points
Record 9, French
Record 9, Domaine(s)
- Installations et sites (Sports)
Record 9, Main entry term, French
- position avantageuse
1, record 9, French, position%20avantageuse
feminine noun
Record 9, Abbreviations, French
Record 9, Synonyms, French
- poste d'observation 1, record 9, French, poste%20d%27observation
masculine noun
Record 9, Textual support, French
Record 9, Spanish
Record 9, Textual support, Spanish
Record 10 - internal organization data 1983-11-23
Record 10, English
Record 10, Subject field(s)
- General Vocabulary
Record 10, Main entry term, English
- look out 1, record 10, English, look%20out
Record 10, Abbreviations, English
Record 10, Synonyms, English
- look out station 2, record 10, English, look%20out%20station
Record 10, French
Record 10, Domaine(s)
- Vocabulaire général
Record 10, Main entry term, French
- poste d'observateur 1, record 10, French, poste%20d%27observateur
Record 10, Abbreviations, French
Record 10, Synonyms, French
- percé 2, record 10, French, perc%C3%A9
- veille optique 3, record 10, French, veille%20optique
- poste d'observation 4, record 10, French, poste%20d%27observation
Record 10, Textual support, French
Record 10, Spanish
Record 10, Textual support, Spanish
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