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SURBAISSEMENT [2 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2017-10-26
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Launching and Space Maneuvering
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- sub-orbiting
1, record 1, English, sub%2Dorbiting
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- orbital altitude decrease 2, record 1, English, orbital%20altitude%20decrease
correct
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A manoeuvre that consists in bringing an artificial satellite from its initial orbit to a much lower orbital altitude, in order to fulfill a mission specific aspect. 1, record 1, English, - sub%2Dorbiting
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Lancement et manœuvres dans l'espace
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- surbaissement d’orbite
1, record 1, French, surbaissement%20d%26rsquo%3Borbite
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Manœuvre consistant à faire passer un satellite artificiel de son orbite initiale à une orbite d'altitude notablement inférieure, en vue de l'accomplissement d'un aspect particulier de sa mission. 2, record 1, French, - surbaissement%20d%26rsquo%3Borbite
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Le surbaissement d'orbite est utilisé notamment pour avancer la retombée du satellite ou pour accomplir une observation rapprochée à la surface du sol. 2, record 1, French, - surbaissement%20d%26rsquo%3Borbite
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 1999-04-21
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Land Mines
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- lower underside
1, record 2, English, lower%20underside
noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
B-GL-361-009/FP-003, Mines and Booby Traps, Part 2. Aardvark Mine Clearance Flail. 1, record 2, English, - lower%20underside
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Mines terrestres
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- surbaissement
1, record 2, French, surbaissement
proposal, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
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