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Record 1 - internal organization data 2003-09-12
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Launching and Space Maneuvering
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- orbital change
1, record 1, English, orbital%20change
correct, officially approved
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Recent work on the perspective display allows computer graphics systems to simulate planned spacecraft maneuvers, allowing pilots to visualize the consequences of a variety of orbital changes. ... Up to now, spacecraft maneuvers, even close-in rendezvous, have been very formal, requiring elaborate planning. We're developing a system that lets you conduct orbital change maneuvers on an informal, short-term basis ... The perspective display is now in use at Ames in a full-scale research mock-up of a proximity operations control center for the Space Station. The mock-up includes a number of test technologies including a heads-up (through the window) display, voice-actuated controls and an advanced window design. 2, record 1, English, - orbital%20change
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
orbital change: term officially approved by the International Space Station official approval Group (ISSOAG). 3, record 1, English, - orbital%20change
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Lancement et manœuvres dans l'espace
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- modification d'orbite
1, record 1, French, modification%20d%27orbite
correct, feminine noun, officially approved
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
L'ATV [Automatic Transfer Vehicle], équipé de ses moteurs et d'une capacité d'ergols accrue, sera aussi utilisé pour effectuer les modifications d'orbite de la station, et notamment [..] les rehaussements d'orbite destinés à en compenser l'usure. 2, record 1, French, - modification%20d%27orbite
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
modification d'orbite : terme uniformisé par le Groupe de travail de la terminologie de la Station spatiale internationale (GTTSSI). 3, record 1, French, - modification%20d%27orbite
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
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