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ZENITH [14 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2016-02-19
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Place Names (Canada)
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- Zenith Lake
1, record 1, English, Zenith%20Lake
correct, Saskatchewan
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
A Lake near Uranium City, in northern Saskatchewan. 2, record 1, English, - Zenith%20Lake
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Coordinates: 59° 38' 1" N, 108° 12' 3" W (Saskatchewan). 3, record 1, English, - Zenith%20Lake
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Toponymes (Canada)
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- lac Zenith
1, record 1, French, lac%20Zenith
unofficial, masculine noun, Saskatchewan
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Lac près d'Uranium City, dans le nord de la Saskatchewan. 1, record 1, French, - lac%20Zenith
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Coordonnées : 59° 38' 1" N, 108° 12' 3" O (Saskatchewan). 2, record 1, French, - lac%20Zenith
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2005-05-25
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Mathematical Geography
- Geological Research and Exploration
- Range Measurements (Telecommunications)
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- zenith camera
1, record 2, English, zenith%20camera
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Géographie mathématique
- Recherches et prospections géologiques
- Mesures à distance (Télécommunications)
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- appareil de photographie zénithale
1, record 2, French, appareil%20de%20photographie%20z%C3%A9nithale
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- appareil photographique à lentille pointée vers le zénith 2, record 2, French, appareil%20photographique%20%C3%A0%20lentille%20point%C3%A9e%20vers%20le%20z%C3%A9nith
masculine noun
- chambre zénithale 3, record 2, French, chambre%20z%C3%A9nithale
feminine noun
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
[Appareil de photographie] conçu de manière que l'axe optique puisse être dirigé exactement vers le zénith. On l'utilise pour les déterminations astronomiques en photographiant la position des étoiles. 1, record 2, French, - appareil%20de%20photographie%20z%C3%A9nithale
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2004-04-22
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Various Proper Names
- Facilities and Instruments (Astronomy)
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- Large Zenith Telescope
1, record 3, English, Large%20Zenith%20Telescope
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The Large Zenith Telescope project began in 1994, as a collaboration between scientists at UBC, Laval University and the Institut d'Astrophysique de Paris. The aim was to develop a zenith-pointing telescope employing a rotating liquid-metal primary mirror of at least 5-meters diameter, with which to conduct astronomical surveys. 2, record 3, English, - Large%20Zenith%20Telescope
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Appellations diverses
- Installations et instruments (Astronomie)
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- Large Zenith Telescope
1, record 3, French, Large%20Zenith%20Telescope
masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
- LZT 1, record 3, French, LZT
masculine noun
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
La première lumière d'un des grands télescopes terrestres aura lieu au début mars [2003], à Maple Ridge, en Colombie-Britannique. Nommé Large Zenith Telescope (LZT) [...] son miroir primaire fait 6 mètres de diamètre [...] contrairement aux télescopes conventionnels dont le miroir est fait de verre, le LZT a un miroir fait de liquide réfléchissant, du mercure plus précisément. 1, record 3, French, - Large%20Zenith%20Telescope
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - external organization data 2004-03-08
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Various Proper Names
- Codes (Software)
- Nuclear Power Stations
- Compartment - Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- HELIOS/ZENITH 1, record 4, English, HELIOS%2FZENITH
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
HELIOS/ZENITH generated cross-sections and DRAGON generated incremental cross-sections will be utilized by NESTLE, functionalised as a function of fuel exposure, coolant density, coolant temperature and fuel temperature. 1, record 4, English, - HELIOS%2FZENITH
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Appellations diverses
- Codes (Logiciels)
- Centrales nucléaires
- Tiroir - Commission canadienne de sûreté nucléaire
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- HELIOS/ZENITH 1, record 4, French, HELIOS%2FZENITH
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
HELIOS/ZENITH a généré des coupes transversales et DRAGON a généré des coupes transversales qui seront utilisées par NESTLE et fonctionnalisées en relation avec l'exposition au combustible, la masse volumique du caloporteur, la température du caloporteur et la température du combustible. 1, record 4, French, - HELIOS%2FZENITH
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 2003-11-14
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Mathematical Geography
- Astrophysics and Cosmography
- Surveying
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- zenith
1, record 5, English, zenith
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
- zenith point 2, record 5, English, zenith%20point
correct
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The point of the celestial sphere that is vertically above the observer and directly opposite the nadir ... 2, record 5, English, - zenith
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Géographie mathématique
- Astrophysique et cosmographie
- Arpentage
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- zénith
1, record 5, French, z%C3%A9nith
correct, masculine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
- point zénithal 2, record 5, French, point%20z%C3%A9nithal
correct, masculine noun
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Point de la sphère céleste situé verticalement au-dessus de la tête d'un observateur. 3, record 5, French, - z%C3%A9nith
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
La verticale coupe la surface de la sphère céleste en deux points: au «zénith [...]», au-dessus de la tête de l'observateur, et au «nadir [...]», point diamétralement opposé. 4, record 5, French, - z%C3%A9nith
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Geografía matemática
- Astrofísica y cosmografía
- Agrimensura
Record 5, Main entry term, Spanish
- cenit
1, record 5, Spanish, cenit
masculine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 5, Synonyms, Spanish
- zenit 2, record 5, Spanish, zenit
masculine noun
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Intersección de la vertical, situada encima de la cabeza del observador con esfera celeste. 3, record 5, Spanish, - cenit
Record 6 - internal organization data 2003-03-26
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Earth-based Stations
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- zenith pass controller
1, record 6, English, zenith%20pass%20controller
correct
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
zenith pass: Over 200 satellite passes have been tracked and except for certain types of pass - e.g. a zenith pass where azimuth swings through as much as 180° in next to no time ..., it has been possible to track most if not all of a pass with the satellite image appearing virtually stationary on the screen as the stars pass by. 2, record 6, English, - zenith%20pass%20controller
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Stations terriennes
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- contrôleur de passage au zénith
1, record 6, French, contr%C3%B4leur%20de%20passage%20au%20z%C3%A9nith
masculine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 2001-07-20
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Astronautics
- Orbital Stations
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- zenith
1, record 7, English, zenith
correct, officially approved
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The point directly overhead, as determined by the indefinite upward extension of a plumb line. 2, record 7, English, - zenith
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Orientation is described using the terms "forward", "aft", "port", "starboard", "zenith", and "nadir". There is a diagram of the ISS [International Space Station] in the instructions that depicts these axes. [Generally, the Russian modules are aft, and the European modules are/will be forward; "nadir" and "zenith" are, of course, "down" and "up," respectively.] 3, record 7, English, - zenith
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
zenith: term officially approved by the International Space Station official approval Group (ISSOAG). 4, record 7, English, - zenith
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Astronautique
- Stations orbitales
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- zénith
1, record 7, French, z%C3%A9nith
correct, masculine noun, officially approved
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Point de la sphère céleste situé sur la verticale ascendante de l'observateur. 1, record 7, French, - z%C3%A9nith
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Point opposé à nadir. Le nadir étant le point de la sphère céleste situé sur la verticale de l'observateur, vers le centre de la Terre. 1, record 7, French, - z%C3%A9nith
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 2 OBS
zénith : terme uniformisé par le Groupe de travail de la terminologie de la Station spatiale internationale (GTTSSI). 2, record 7, French, - z%C3%A9nith
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Astronáutica
- Estaciones orbitales
Record 7, Main entry term, Spanish
- cenit
1, record 7, Spanish, cenit
masculine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 7, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record 8 - internal organization data 1997-06-16
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- Titles of Courses
- Military Training
- Search and Rescue (Paramilitary)
- Coast Guard
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- Exercise Cooperative Zenith 97 1, record 8, English, Exercise%20Cooperative%20Zenith%2097
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
Record 8, Synonyms, English
Record 8, Textual support, English
Record 8, Key term(s)
- Zenith 97
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Titres de cours
- Instruction du personnel militaire
- Recherche et sauvetage (Paramilitaire)
- Garde côtière
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- Exercice de coopération Zénith 97
1, record 8, French, Exercice%20de%20coop%C3%A9ration%20Z%C3%A9nith%2097
unofficial, masculine noun
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
- ECZ 97 1, record 8, French, ECZ%2097
unofficial, masculine noun
Record 8, Synonyms, French
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Formation donnée au Collège de la Garde côtière canadienne à Sydney (Nouvelle-Écosse) par le Canada, les É.-U. [États-Unis] et les Pays-Bas à 16 pays de l'ancien bloc soviétique, notamment la Bulgarie et l'Ouzbékistan, sur la façon de sauver des vies dans le cadre d'opérations de recherche et de sauvetage. 1, record 8, French, - Exercice%20de%20coop%C3%A9ration%20Z%C3%A9nith%2097
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Source : Services de traduction du MPO [ministère des Pêches et des Océans] et de Transports Canada. 1, record 8, French, - Exercice%20de%20coop%C3%A9ration%20Z%C3%A9nith%2097
Record 8, Key term(s)
- Zénith 97
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
Record 9 - internal organization data 1991-09-19
Record 9, English
Record 9, Subject field(s)
- Organizations, Administrative Units and Committees
Record 9, Main entry term, English
- Zenith Radio Corp.
1, record 9, English, Zenith%20Radio%20Corp%2E
correct, United States
Record 9, Abbreviations, English
Record 9, Synonyms, English
Record 9, French
Record 9, Domaine(s)
- Organismes, unités administratives et comités
Record 9, Main entry term, French
- Zenith Radio Corp.
1, record 9, French, Zenith%20Radio%20Corp%2E
correct, United States
Record 9, Abbreviations, French
Record 9, Synonyms, French
Record 9, Textual support, French
Record 9, Spanish
Record 9, Textual support, Spanish
Record 10 - internal organization data 1991-09-19
Record 10, English
Record 10, Subject field(s)
- Organizations, Administrative Units and Committees
Record 10, Main entry term, English
- Zenith Radio Canada Ltd.
1, record 10, English, Zenith%20Radio%20Canada%20Ltd%2E
correct, Ontario
Record 10, Abbreviations, English
Record 10, Synonyms, English
Record 10, French
Record 10, Domaine(s)
- Organismes, unités administratives et comités
Record 10, Main entry term, French
- Zenith Radio Canada Ltd.
1, record 10, French, Zenith%20Radio%20Canada%20Ltd%2E
correct, Ontario
Record 10, Abbreviations, French
Record 10, Synonyms, French
Record 10, Textual support, French
Record 10, Spanish
Record 10, Textual support, Spanish
Record 11 - internal organization data 1990-11-14
Record 11, English
Record 11, Subject field(s)
- Aircraft Piloting and Navigation
- River and Sea Navigation
Record 11, Main entry term, English
- observer's zenith
1, record 11, English, observer%27s%20zenith
correct
Record 11, Abbreviations, English
Record 11, Synonyms, English
Record 11, French
Record 11, Domaine(s)
- Pilotage et navigation aérienne
- Navigation fluviale et maritime
Record 11, Main entry term, French
- zénith de l'observateur
1, record 11, French, z%C3%A9nith%20de%20l%27observateur
correct, masculine noun
Record 11, Abbreviations, French
Record 11, Synonyms, French
Record 11, Textual support, French
Record 11, Spanish
Record 11, Textual support, Spanish
Record 12 - internal organization data 1986-06-01
Record 12, English
Record 12, Subject field(s)
- Organizations, Administrative Units and Committees
- Telephony and Microwave Technology
Record 12, Main entry term, English
- Zenith Service 1, record 12, English, Zenith%20Service
Record 12, Abbreviations, English
Record 12, Synonyms, English
Record 12, Textual support, English
Record 12, French
Record 12, Domaine(s)
- Organismes, unités administratives et comités
- Téléphonie et techniques hyperfréquences
Record 12, Main entry term, French
- Service Zénith 1, record 12, French, Service%20Z%C3%A9nith
Record 12, Abbreviations, French
Record 12, Synonyms, French
Record 12, Textual support, French
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Lexique Bell Canada 1, record 12, French, - Service%20Z%C3%A9nith
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Faites le 0 (Zéro) et donnez le numéro Zénith au téléphoniste. Annuaire de Montréal 1985, p. 16 1, record 12, French, - Service%20Z%C3%A9nith
Record 12, Spanish
Record 12, Textual support, Spanish
Record 13 - internal organization data 1976-06-19
Record 13, English
Record 13, Subject field(s)
- Astronomy
Record 13, Main entry term, English
- zenith star 1, record 13, English, zenith%20star
Record 13, Abbreviations, English
Record 13, Synonyms, English
Record 13, Textual support, English
Record number: 13, Textual support number: 1 OBS
CFPl5l-ll.l2 (3) 1, record 13, English, - zenith%20star
Record 13, French
Record 13, Domaine(s)
- Astronomie
Record 13, Main entry term, French
- étoile du zénith 1, record 13, French, %C3%A9toile%20du%20z%C3%A9nith
Record 13, Abbreviations, French
Record 13, Synonyms, French
Record 13, Textual support, French
Record number: 13, Textual support number: 1 OBS
ibid détermination de la position l06ac.29.05.74 1, record 13, French, - %C3%A9toile%20du%20z%C3%A9nith
Record 13, Spanish
Record 13, Textual support, Spanish
Record 14 - internal organization data 1975-03-11
Record 14, English
Record 14, Subject field(s)
- Telephone Services
Record 14, Main entry term, English
- Zenith listing 1, record 14, English, Zenith%20listing
Record 14, Abbreviations, English
Record 14, Synonyms, English
Record 14, French
Record 14, Domaine(s)
- Services téléphoniques
Record 14, Main entry term, French
- inscription Zenith 1, record 14, French, inscription%20Zenith
Record 14, Abbreviations, French
Record 14, Synonyms, French
Record 14, Textual support, French
Record 14, Spanish
Record 14, Textual support, Spanish
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