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SUIVI VOL [10 records]
Record 1 - external organization data 2021-03-18
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Compartment – Nomenclature 4.0
- Museums and Heritage (General)
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- flight log
1, record 1, English, flight%20log
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
flight log: an item in the "Documentary Objects" class of the "Communication Objects" category. 2, record 1, English, - flight%20log
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Tiroir – Nomenclature 4.0
- Muséologie et patrimoine (Généralités)
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- suivi de vol
1, record 1, French, suivi%20de%20vol
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
suivi de vol : objet de la classe «Objets documentaires» de la catégorie «Objets de communication». 2, record 1, French, - suivi%20de%20vol
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2021-02-24
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Aircraft Piloting and Navigation
- Tactical Operations (Air Forces)
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- contour flight
1, record 2, English, contour%20flight
correct, NATO, standardized
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A form of terrain flight with varying airspeed and varying height following contours of the earth. 1, record 2, English, - contour%20flight
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
contour flight: designation and definition standardized by NATO. 2, record 2, English, - contour%20flight
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Pilotage et navigation aérienne
- Opérations tactiques (Forces aériennes)
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- vol en suivi de terrain
1, record 2, French, vol%20en%20suivi%20de%20terrain
correct, masculine noun, NATO, standardized
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Type de vol tactique effectué à diverses vitesses anémométriques et hauteurs en fonction du relief de la terre. 1, record 2, French, - vol%20en%20suivi%20de%20terrain
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
vol en suivi de terrain : désignation et définition normalisées par l'OTAN. 2, record 2, French, - vol%20en%20suivi%20de%20terrain
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2019-02-01
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Air Space Control
- Flights (Air Transport)
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- flight following
1, record 3, English, flight%20following
correct, NATO, standardized
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The task of maintaining contact with specified aircraft for the purpose of determining en route progress and/or flight termination. 2, record 3, English, - flight%20following
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
flight following: designation and definition standardized by NATO. 3, record 3, English, - flight%20following
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Contrôle de l'espace aérien
- Vols (Transport aérien)
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- contrôle en vol
1, record 3, French, contr%C3%B4le%20en%20vol
correct, masculine noun, NATO, standardized
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
- suivi de vol 2, record 3, French, suivi%20de%20vol
masculine noun
- surveillance de vol 3, record 3, French, surveillance%20de%20vol
feminine noun
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Tâche consistant à maintenir le contact avec un aéronef ou un groupe d'aéronefs afin de déterminer sa route et/ou sa trajectoire vers l'objectif. 1, record 3, French, - contr%C3%B4le%20en%20vol
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
contrôle en vol : désignation et définition normalisées par l'OTAN. 4, record 3, French, - contr%C3%B4le%20en%20vol
Record 3, Key term(s)
- surveillance des vols
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Control del espacio aéreo
- Vuelos (Transporte aéreo)
Record 3, Main entry term, Spanish
- control de vuelo
1, record 3, Spanish, control%20de%20vuelo
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 3, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Tarea consistente en mantener contacto con una aeronave específica con la finalidad de determinar su ruta y/o la terminación de su vuelo. 1, record 3, Spanish, - control%20de%20vuelo
Record 4 - internal organization data 2014-12-09
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Aircraft Piloting and Navigation
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- flight log
1, record 4, English, flight%20log
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
- aircraft flight log 2, record 4, English, aircraft%20flight%20log
correct
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A complete written record of a flight, normally showing flight planning information together with actual data recorded during the flight. 3, record 4, English, - flight%20log
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Keep track of all of your aircraft records with the one complete aircraft flight log. This flight log is the professional way of keeping all of your aircraft records together and organized in one safe place. [It] comes complete with a hobbs and tach time recording log that also includes columns for recording oil consumption and any pertinent remarks. Also includes a maintenance discrepancy log, deferred maintenance log, scheduled maintenance and inspection log, VOR test log and an aircraft trend-monitoring log for keeping a close watch on what your aircraft is telling you. 4, record 4, English, - flight%20log
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Pilotage et navigation aérienne
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- suivi de vol
1, record 4, French, suivi%20de%20vol
correct, masculine noun, officially approved
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
- journal de bord 2, record 4, French, journal%20de%20bord
correct, masculine noun
- journal de navigation 3, record 4, French, journal%20de%20navigation
correct, masculine noun
- carnet de vol 4, record 4, French, carnet%20de%20vol
masculine noun
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Le journal de bord comprend deux parties : le plan de navigation [et] les observations en vol. Le plan de navigation contient tous les éléments de préparation du voyage : renseignements généraux [...] renseignements propres au parcours [...] renseignements météorologiques [etc.] La partie concernant les observations en vol est destinée à recueillir les éléments permettant au pilote de comparer le déroulement du voyage à la préparation qui en a été faite, ainsi que d'autres renseignements jugés utiles [...] 2, record 4, French, - suivi%20de%20vol
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
suivi de vol : Chez Air Canada, on le trouve au dos du plan de vol intérieur. Dans ses grandes lignes, on peut l'assimiler au journal de bord, si ce n'est pour les renseignements complémentaires suivants : - composante de vent; - vent INS ou vent Doppler; - état de charge avec devis de masse et centrage. 5, record 4, French, - suivi%20de%20vol
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 2 OBS
suivi de vol : terme uniformisé par le Comité d'uniformisation de la terminologie aéronautique (CUTA) - Opérations aériennes. 6, record 4, French, - suivi%20de%20vol
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Pilotaje y navegación aérea
Record 4, Main entry term, Spanish
- libro de vuelo
1, record 4, Spanish, libro%20de%20vuelo
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 4, Synonyms, Spanish
- libro de registro de vuelo 2, record 4, Spanish, libro%20de%20registro%20de%20vuelo
correct, masculine noun
- diario de a bordo 2, record 4, Spanish, diario%20de%20a%20bordo
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Libro personal de registro de vuelo, en que se consigna en forma cronológica el tiempo de vuelo de un titular de licencia. 2, record 4, Spanish, - libro%20de%20vuelo
Record 5 - internal organization data 2007-11-08
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Titles of Monographs
- Air Traffic Control
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- Flight Data Monitoring - A Proactive Approach to Safety
1, record 5, English, Flight%20Data%20Monitoring%20%2D%20A%20Proactive%20Approach%20to%20Safety
correct, Canada
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
R&D Update, volume 13, no. 1, Transportation Development Centre, March 2003. 1, record 5, English, - Flight%20Data%20Monitoring%20%2D%20A%20Proactive%20Approach%20to%20Safety
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Titres de monographies
- Circulation et trafic aériens
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- Suivi des données de vol-approche proactive à la sécurité
1, record 5, French, Suivi%20des%20donn%C3%A9es%20de%20vol%2Dapproche%20proactive%20%C3%A0%20la%20s%C3%A9curit%C3%A9
correct, masculine noun, Canada
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Actualités R&D, volume 13, no. 1, Centre de développement des transports, mars 2003. 1, record 5, French, - Suivi%20des%20donn%C3%A9es%20de%20vol%2Dapproche%20proactive%20%C3%A0%20la%20s%C3%A9curit%C3%A9
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 2007-11-08
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Titles of Federal Government Programs (Canadian)
- Air Traffic Control
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- Flight Data Monitoring Program
1, record 6, English, Flight%20Data%20Monitoring%20Program
correct, Canada
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
- FDMP 1, record 6, English, FDMP
correct, Canada
Record 6, Synonyms, English
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
This program is a partnership with the airline community wherein data from daily flight operations is collected and analyzed to provide more information about, and greater insight into, the total flight operations environment. It has been said, "Flight Data Monitoring may be the best safety tool of the 21st century." 1, record 6, English, - Flight%20Data%20Monitoring%20Program
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Titres de programmes fédéraux (Gouvernement canadien)
- Circulation et trafic aériens
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- Programme de suivi des données de vol
1, record 6, French, Programme%20de%20suivi%20des%20donn%C3%A9es%20de%20vol
correct, masculine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
- PSDV 1, record 6, French, PSDV
correct, masculine noun
Record 6, Synonyms, French
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Ce programme se fonde sur un partenariat avec les entreprises de transport aérien. Dans le cadre de ce programme, les données de vol quotidiennes sont recueillies et analysées afin d'obtenir plus d'information et une meilleure compréhension de l'environnement dans lequel se déroule ces vols. «La surveillance des données de vol pourrait être le meilleur moyen d'assurer la sécurité au 21e siècle». Telle est la façon dont le programme a déjà été décrit. 1, record 6, French, - Programme%20de%20suivi%20des%20donn%C3%A9es%20de%20vol
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 2007-11-08
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Meetings
- Air Traffic Control
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- Flight Data Monitoring Meeting
1, record 7, English, Flight%20Data%20Monitoring%20Meeting
correct, Canada
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Took place in Ottawa, Ontario, on March 11 and 12, 1997 and was hosted by Transport Canada. 1, record 7, English, - Flight%20Data%20Monitoring%20Meeting
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Réunions
- Circulation et trafic aériens
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- Réunion sur l'enregistrement et le suivi régulier des données de vol
1, record 7, French, R%C3%A9union%20sur%20l%27enregistrement%20et%20le%20suivi%20r%C3%A9gulier%20des%20donn%C3%A9es%20de%20vol
correct, Canada
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Tenue à Ottawa, Ontario, les 11 et 12 mars 1997. 1, record 7, French, - R%C3%A9union%20sur%20l%27enregistrement%20et%20le%20suivi%20r%C3%A9gulier%20des%20donn%C3%A9es%20de%20vol
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record 8 - internal organization data 2007-10-15
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- Titles of Monographs
- Flights (Air Transport)
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- Proceedings for the Flight Data Monitoring Meeting
1, record 8, English, Proceedings%20for%20the%20Flight%20Data%20Monitoring%20Meeting
correct, Canada
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
Record 8, Synonyms, English
Record 8, Textual support, English
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Transportation Development Centre, March 1997. TP 13007. 1, record 8, English, - Proceedings%20for%20the%20Flight%20Data%20Monitoring%20Meeting
Record 8, Key term(s)
- Flight Data Monitoring Meeting: Proceedings
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Titres de monographies
- Vols (Transport aérien)
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- Compte rendu de la réunion sur l'enregistrement et le suivi régulier des données de vol
1, record 8, French, Compte%20rendu%20de%20la%20r%C3%A9union%20sur%20l%27enregistrement%20et%20le%20suivi%20r%C3%A9gulier%20des%20donn%C3%A9es%20de%20vol
correct, masculine noun, Canada
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
Record 8, Synonyms, French
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Centre de développement des transports, mars 1997. TP 13007. 1, record 8, French, - Compte%20rendu%20de%20la%20r%C3%A9union%20sur%20l%27enregistrement%20et%20le%20suivi%20r%C3%A9gulier%20des%20donn%C3%A9es%20de%20vol
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
Record 9 - internal organization data 2007-02-13
Record 9, English
Record 9, Subject field(s)
- Aircraft Piloting and Navigation
- Helicopters (Military)
Record 9, Main entry term, English
- nap-of-the-earth flight
1, record 9, English, nap%2Dof%2Dthe%2Dearth%20flight
correct, officially approved
Record 9, Abbreviations, English
Record 9, Synonyms, English
- nap-of-the-earth manoeuvering 1, record 9, English, nap%2Dof%2Dthe%2Dearth%20manoeuvering
correct, officially approved
- NOE flight 1, record 9, English, NOE%20flight
correct, officially approved
- terrain-following flight 2, record 9, English, terrain%2Dfollowing%20flight
correct
Record 9, Textual support, English
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Flight executed by a helicopter at the lowest possible altitude, behind or below trees, in gulleys and river beds so as to conceal the helicopter and to protect it from anti-aircraft artillery. 3, record 9, English, - nap%2Dof%2Dthe%2Dearth%20flight
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The helicopter is only vulnerable to small arms fire. 3, record 9, English, - nap%2Dof%2Dthe%2Dearth%20flight
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 2 OBS
nap-of-the-earth flight; NOE flight; nap-of-the earth manoeuvering: terms officially approved by the Aeronautical Terminology Standardization Committee (ATSC) - Helicopters. 4, record 9, English, - nap%2Dof%2Dthe%2Dearth%20flight
Record 9, Key term(s)
- nap-of-the-earth maneuvering
- map of the earth flight
Record 9, French
Record 9, Domaine(s)
- Pilotage et navigation aérienne
- Hélicoptères (Militaire)
Record 9, Main entry term, French
- vol au ras du sol
1, record 9, French, vol%20au%20ras%20du%20sol
correct, masculine noun, officially approved
Record 9, Abbreviations, French
Record 9, Synonyms, French
- vol en suivi de terrain 2, record 9, French, vol%20en%20suivi%20de%20terrain
correct, masculine noun
Record 9, Textual support, French
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Vol effectué par un hélicoptère à la plus basse altitude possible, par exemple égale ou inférieure à celle des arbres, dans les ravins, le lit de rivières, de façon à cacher le plus longtemps possible l'hélicoptère de la vue de l'ennemi. 3, record 9, French, - vol%20au%20ras%20du%20sol
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 OBS
L'hélicoptère est ainsi inattaquable par l'artillerie anti-aérienne. Il n'est vulnérable qu'au tir des armes légères. 3, record 9, French, - vol%20au%20ras%20du%20sol
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 2 OBS
vol au ras du sol : terme uniformisé par le Comité d'uniformisation de la terminologie aéronautique (CUTA) - Hélicoptères. 4, record 9, French, - vol%20au%20ras%20du%20sol
Record 9, Spanish
Record 9, Textual support, Spanish
Record 10 - internal organization data 1999-10-15
Record 10, English
Record 10, Subject field(s)
- Flights (Air Transport)
- Surveillance and Formalities (Air Transport)
Record 10, Main entry term, English
- flight-following report 1, record 10, English, flight%2Dfollowing%20report
Record 10, Abbreviations, English
Record 10, Synonyms, English
Record 10, Key term(s)
- flight following report
Record 10, French
Record 10, Domaine(s)
- Vols (Transport aérien)
- Contrôles et formalités (Transport aérien)
Record 10, Main entry term, French
- rapport de suivi des vols
1, record 10, French, rapport%20de%20suivi%20des%20vols
masculine noun
Record 10, Abbreviations, French
Record 10, Synonyms, French
Record 10, Textual support, French
Record 10, Key term(s)
- rapport de suivi du vol
Record 10, Spanish
Record 10, Textual support, Spanish
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