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MLAT [3 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2019-09-27
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Air Navigation Aids
- Air Traffic Control
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- wide area multilateration
1, record 1, English, wide%20area%20multilateration
correct, standardized
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
- WAM 2, record 1, English, WAM
correct, standardized
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- wide area MLAT 1, record 1, English, wide%20area%20MLAT
correct, standardized
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
An ATS [air traffic service] surveillance method using time difference of arrival (TDOA) techniques to determine the position of aircraft in en-route and terminal airspace. 1, record 1, English, - wide%20area%20multilateration
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
wide area multilateration; WAM; wide area MLAT: designations and definition standardized by the Glossary for Pilots and Air Traffic Services Personnel Committee. 3, record 1, English, - wide%20area%20multilateration
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Aides à la navigation aérienne
- Circulation et trafic aériens
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- multilatération à couverture étendue
1, record 1, French, multilat%C3%A9ration%20%C3%A0%20couverture%20%C3%A9tendue
correct, feminine noun, standardized
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
- WAM 2, record 1, French, WAM
correct, feminine noun, standardized
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- MLAT à couverture étendue 1, record 1, French, MLAT%20%C3%A0%20couverture%20%C3%A9tendue
correct, feminine noun, standardized
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Méthode de surveillance ATS [service de la circulation aérienne] utilisant les techniques de différence de temps d'arrivée (TDOA) pour déterminer la position des aéronefs dans les espaces aériens en route et terminal. 1, record 1, French, - multilat%C3%A9ration%20%C3%A0%20couverture%20%C3%A9tendue
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
multilatération à couverture étendue; WAM; MLAT à couverture étendue : désignations et définition normalisées par le Comité sur le Glossaire à l'intention des pilotes et du personnel des services de la circulation aérienne. 3, record 1, French, - multilat%C3%A9ration%20%C3%A0%20couverture%20%C3%A9tendue
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2019-03-22
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Various Proper Names
- Language Teaching
- Psychometry and Psychotechnology
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- Modern Language Aptitude Test
1, record 2, English, Modern%20Language%20Aptitude%20Test
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
- MLAT 1, record 2, English, MLAT
correct
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The Modern Language Aptitude Test (MLAT) measures an individual's aptitude for learning a foreign language. First published in 1959, the test can be used to predict success in learning all basic communication skills, but particularly speaking and listening. 2, record 2, English, - Modern%20Language%20Aptitude%20Test
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Appellations diverses
- Enseignement des langues
- Psychométrie et psychotechnique
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- Modern Language Aptitude Test
1, record 2, French, Modern%20Language%20Aptitude%20Test
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
- MLAT 1, record 2, French, MLAT
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2015-12-24
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Air Navigation Aids
- Air Traffic Control
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- multilateration
1, record 3, English, multilateration
correct, standardized
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
- MLAT 2, record 3, English, MLAT
correct, standardized
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A ground-based surveillance technology using time difference of arrival techniques to support ATS [air traffic control services] in en-route and terminal operations. 1, record 3, English, - multilateration
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
multilateration: term, abbreviation and definition standardized by the Glossary for Pilots and Air Traffic Services Personnel Committee. 3, record 3, English, - multilateration
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Aides à la navigation aérienne
- Circulation et trafic aériens
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- multilatération
1, record 3, French, multilat%C3%A9ration
correct, feminine noun, standardized
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
- MLAT 2, record 3, French, MLAT
correct, feminine noun, standardized
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Technologie de surveillance au sol qui utilise les techniques de différence de temps d’arrivée à l’appui des ATS [services de contrôle de la circulation aérienne] pour les opérations en route et en région terminale. 1, record 3, French, - multilat%C3%A9ration
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
multilatération : terme, abréviation et définition normalisés par le Comité sur le Glossaire à l'intention des pilotes et du personnel des services de la circulation aérienne. 3, record 3, French, - multilat%C3%A9ration
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
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