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VORTAC [2 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2012-10-19
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Air Navigation Aids
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- VORTAC
1, record 1, English, VORTAC
correct, standardized
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
A combination of VOR [VHF (very high frequency) omnidirectional range] and TACAN [tactical air navigation aid]. 1, record 1, English, - VORTAC
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
VORTAC: term standardized by the Glossary for Pilots and Air Traffic Services Personnel Committee. 2, record 1, English, - VORTAC
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Aides à la navigation aérienne
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- VORTAC
1, record 1, French, VORTAC
correct, masculine noun, standardized
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Combinaison de VOR [radiophare omnidirectionnel VHF (très haute fréquence)] et de TACAN [système de navigation aérienne tactique]. 1, record 1, French, - VORTAC
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
VORTAC : terme normalisé par le Comité sur le Glossaire à l'intention des pilotes et du personnel des services de la circulation aérienne. 2, record 1, French, - VORTAC
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 1985-10-15
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Military Administration
- Military Materiel Management
- Occupation Names (General)
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- VHF Omnirange/Tactical Air Navigation
1, record 2, English, VHF%20Omnirange%2FTactical%20Air%20Navigation
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
- VORTAC 1, record 2, English, VORTAC
correct
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Administration militaire
- Gestion du matériel militaire
- Désignations des emplois (Généralités)
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- radiophare omnidirectionnel VHF/Navigation aérienne tactique
1, record 2, French, radiophare%20omnidirectionnel%20VHF%2FNavigation%20a%C3%A9rienne%20tactique
masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
- VORTAC 1, record 2, French, VORTAC
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
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