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MALSF [1 record]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2013-11-28
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Signalling and Illumination (Air Transport)
- Air Navigation Aids
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- medium intensity approach lighting system with sequenced flashing lights
1, record 1, English, medium%20intensity%20approach%20lighting%20system%20with%20sequenced%20flashing%20lights
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Record 1, Abbreviations, English
- MALSF 1, record 1, English, MALSF
correct
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Medium Intensity Approach Lighting System with Sequenced Flashing Lights (MALSF): This system consists of seven bars of variable-intensity lights spaced 60 mapart for 420 m commencing at 60 m from the threshold. The three bars farthest away from the threshold contain a sequenced flashing light unit. These lights flashsequentially towards the threshold, repeating at two cycles per second. 1, record 1, English, - medium%20intensity%20approach%20lighting%20system%20with%20sequenced%20flashing%20lights
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Signalisation (Transport aérien)
- Aides à la navigation aérienne
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- balisage lumineux d approche à moyenne intensité avec feux à éclats séquentiels
1, record 1, French, balisage%20lumineux%20d%20approche%20%C3%A0%20moyenne%20intensit%C3%A9%20avec%20feux%20%C3%A0%20%C3%A9clats%20s%C3%A9quentiels
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
- MALSF 1, record 1, French, MALSF
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Balisage lumineux d approche à moyenne intensité avec feux à éclats séquentiels (MALSF) : Ce système de balisage est composé de 7 barres de feux à intensité variable espacées de 60 m sur une distance de 420 m commençant à 60 m du seuil. Les trois barres de feux les plus éloignées du seuil contiennent aussi un ensemble de feux à éclats séquentiels. Les feux clignotent consécutivement en direction du seuil, et ce cycle se répète deux fois par seconde. 1, record 1, French, - balisage%20lumineux%20d%20approche%20%C3%A0%20moyenne%20intensit%C3%A9%20avec%20feux%20%C3%A0%20%C3%A9clats%20s%C3%A9quentiels
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
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