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ALTITUDE MINIMA DESCIDA [3 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2015-03-11
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Airfields
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- aerodrome operating minima
1, record 1, English, aerodrome%20operating%20minima
correct, plural, officially approved
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The limits of usability of an aerodrome for: a) take-off, expressed in terms of runway visual range and/or visibility and, if necessary, cloud conditions; b) landing in precision approach and landing operations, expressed in terms of visibility and/or runway visual range and decision altitude/height (DA/H) as appropriate to the category of the operation; c) landing in approach and landing operations with vertical guidance, expressed in terms of visibility and/or runway visual range and decision altitude/height (DA/H); d) landing in non-precision approach and landing operations, expressed in terms of visibility and/or runway visual range, minimum descent altitude/height (MDA/H) and, if necessary, cloud conditions. [Definition officially approved by ICAO.] 1, record 1, English, - aerodrome%20operating%20minima
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
aerodrome operating minima: term officially approved by the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO). 2, record 1, English, - aerodrome%20operating%20minima
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Aérodromes
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- minimums opérationnels d'aérodrome
1, record 1, French, minimums%20op%C3%A9rationnels%20d%27a%C3%A9rodrome
correct, masculine noun, plural, officially approved
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- minimums d'utilisation d'aérodrome 2, record 1, French, minimums%20d%27utilisation%20d%27a%C3%A9rodrome
former designation, see observation, masculine noun, plural
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Limites d'utilisation d'un aérodrome : a) pour le décollage, exprimées en fonction de la portée visuelle de piste et/ou de la visibilité et, au besoin, en fonction de la base des nuages; b) pour l'atterrissage avec approche de précision, exprimées en fonction de la visibilité et/ou de la portée visuelle de piste et de l'altitude/hauteur de décision (DA/H) comme étant appropriées à la catégorie d'exploitation; c) pour l'atterrissage avec approche utilisant un guidage vertical, exprimées en fonction de la visibilité et/ou de la portée visuelle de piste et de l'altitude/hauteur de décision (DA/H); d) pour l'atterrissage avec approche classique, exprimées en fonction de la visibilité et/ou de la portée visuelle de piste, de l'altitude/hauteur minimale de descente (MDA/H) et, au besoin, en fonction de la base des nuages. [Définition uniformisée par l'OACI.] 1, record 1, French, - minimums%20op%C3%A9rationnels%20d%27a%C3%A9rodrome
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Dans l'édition de 1974, l'équivalent français était : «minimums d'utilisation d'aérodrome». 3, record 1, French, - minimums%20op%C3%A9rationnels%20d%27a%C3%A9rodrome
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
minimums opérationnels d'aérodrome : terme uniformisé par l'Organisation de l'aviation civile internationale (OACI). 3, record 1, French, - minimums%20op%C3%A9rationnels%20d%27a%C3%A9rodrome
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Aeródromos
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- mínimos de utilización de aeródromo
1, record 1, Spanish, m%C3%ADnimos%20de%20utilizaci%C3%B3n%20de%20aer%C3%B3dromo
correct, masculine noun, plural, officially approved
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Las limitaciones de uso que tenga un aeródromo para: a) el despegue, expresadas en términos de alcance visual en la pista o visibilidad y, de ser necesario, condiciones de nubosidad; b) el aterrizaje en aproximaciones de precisión y las operaciones de aterrizaje, expresadas en términos de visibilidad o alcance visual en la pista y la altitud/altura de decisión (DA/H) correspondientes a la categoría de la operación; c) el aterrizaje en aproximaciones de precisión y las operaciones de aterrizaje, expresadas en términos de visibilidad o alcance visual en la pista y la altitud/altura de decisión (DA/H) correspondientes a la categoría de la operación; y d) el aterrizaje en aproximaciones que no sean de precisión y las operaciones de aterrizaje, expresadas en términos de visibilidad o alcance visual en la pista, altitud/altura mínima de descenso (MDA/H) y, de ser necesario, condiciones de nubosidad. [Definición aceptada oficialmente por la OACI.] 1, record 1, Spanish, - m%C3%ADnimos%20de%20utilizaci%C3%B3n%20de%20aer%C3%B3dromo
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
mínimos de utilización de aérodromo: término aceptado oficialmente por la Organización de Aviación Civil Internacional (OACI). 2, record 1, Spanish, - m%C3%ADnimos%20de%20utilizaci%C3%B3n%20de%20aer%C3%B3dromo
Record 2 - internal organization data 2015-02-09
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Aircraft Piloting and Navigation
- Air Traffic Control
- Air Navigation Aids
- Radar, Radio Guidance and Goniometry
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- precision approach
1, record 2, English, precision%20approach
correct, standardized, officially approved
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A ground-controlled approach when the final approach is carried out on the precision-approach radar. 2, record 2, English, - precision%20approach
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
precision approach: term and definition standardized by the British Standards Institution (BSI). 3, record 2, English, - precision%20approach
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
precision approach: term officially approved by the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO). 3, record 2, English, - precision%20approach
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Pilotage et navigation aérienne
- Circulation et trafic aériens
- Aides à la navigation aérienne
- Radar, radioguidage et radiogoniométrie
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- approche de précision
1, record 2, French, approche%20de%20pr%C3%A9cision
correct, feminine noun, officially approved
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
approche de précision : terme uniformisé par l'Organisation de l'aviation civile internationale (OACI) et par le Comité d'uniformisation de la terminologie aéronautique (CUTA) - Opérations aériennes. 2, record 2, French, - approche%20de%20pr%C3%A9cision
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Pilotaje y navegación aérea
- Control de tránsito aéreo
- Ayuda para la navegación aérea
- Guía radárica, radioguía y radiogoniometría
Record 2, Main entry term, Spanish
- aproximación de precisión
1, record 2, Spanish, aproximaci%C3%B3n%20de%20precisi%C3%B3n
correct, feminine noun, officially approved
Record 2, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 2, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Procedimiento de aproximación por instrumentos en el que se utiliza guía lateral y vertical de precisión con los mínimos determinados por la categoría de operación. 2, record 2, Spanish, - aproximaci%C3%B3n%20de%20precisi%C3%B3n
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Guía lateral y vertical se refiere a la guía proporcionada ya sea por: a) una ayuda terrestre para la navegación; o bien b) datos de navegación generados por computadora. 2, record 2, Spanish, - aproximaci%C3%B3n%20de%20precisi%C3%B3n
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
aproximación de precisión: término aceptado oficialmente por la Organización de Aviación Civil Internacional (OACI). 3, record 2, Spanish, - aproximaci%C3%B3n%20de%20precisi%C3%B3n
Record 3 - internal organization data 2015-02-09
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Aircraft Piloting and Navigation
- Air Traffic Control
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- minimum descent altitude
1, record 3, English, minimum%20descent%20altitude
correct, NATO, standardized, officially approved
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
- MDA 2, record 3, English, MDA
correct, standardized, officially approved
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The lowest altitude to which descent shall be authorized in procedures not using a glide slope, until the required visual reference has been established. 3, record 3, English, - minimum%20descent%20altitude
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 DEF
A specified altitude in a non-precision approach or circling approach below which descent may not be made without the required visual reference. 4, record 3, English, - minimum%20descent%20altitude
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Minimum descent altitude (MDA) is referenced to mean sea level and minimum descent height (MDH) is referenced to the aerodrome elevation or to the threshold elevation if that is more than 2 m (7 ft) below the aerodrome elevation. A minimum descent height for a circling approach is referenced to the aerodrome elevation. 4, record 3, English, - minimum%20descent%20altitude
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 OBS
The required visual reference means that section of the visual aids of the approach area which should have been in view for sufficient time for the pilot to have made an assessment of the aircraft position and rate of change of position, in relation to the desired flight path. In the case of a circling approach the required visual reference is the runway environment. 4, record 3, English, - minimum%20descent%20altitude
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 3 OBS
For convenience when both expressions are used they may be written in the form "minimum descent altitude/height" and abbreviated "MDA/H." 4, record 3, English, - minimum%20descent%20altitude
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 4 OBS
minimum descent altitude; MDA: term and abbreviation standardized by the Glossary for Pilots and Air Traffic Services Personnel Committee. 5, record 3, English, - minimum%20descent%20altitude
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 5 OBS
minimum descent altitude: term and definition standardized by NATO. 6, record 3, English, - minimum%20descent%20altitude
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 6 OBS
minimum descent altitude; MDA: term, abbreviation and definition officially approved by the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO). 6, record 3, English, - minimum%20descent%20altitude
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Pilotage et navigation aérienne
- Circulation et trafic aériens
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- altitude minimum de descente
1, record 3, French, altitude%20minimum%20de%20descente
correct, see observation, feminine noun, NATO, standardized
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
- altitude minimale de descente 2, record 3, French, altitude%20minimale%20de%20descente
correct, feminine noun, standardized, officially approved
- MDA 2, record 3, French, MDA
correct, feminine noun, standardized, officially approved
- MDA 2, record 3, French, MDA
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Altitude la plus basse jusqu'à laquelle la descente est autorisée, dans les approches qui ne sont pas de précision, tant que le contact visuel nécessaire n'a pas été établi. 1, record 3, French, - altitude%20minimum%20de%20descente
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 DEF
Altitude spécifiée, dans une approche classique ou indirecte, au-dessous de laquelle une descente ne doit pas être exécutée sans la référence visuelle nécessaire. 3, record 3, French, - altitude%20minimum%20de%20descente
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
L'altitude minimale de descente (MDA) est rapportée au niveau moyen de la mer et la hauteur minimale de descente (MDH) est rapportée à l'altitude de l'aérodrome ou à l'altitude du seuil si celle-ci est inférieure de plus de 2 m (7 pi) à l'altitude de l'aérodrome. Une hauteur minimale de descente pour l'approche indirecte est rapportée à l'altitude de l'aérodrome. 3, record 3, French, - altitude%20minimum%20de%20descente
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 OBS
On entend par «référence visuelle nécessaire» la section de la configuration d'aide visuelle ou de l'aire d'approche qui devrait demeurer en vue suffisamment longtemps pour permettre au pilote d'évaluer la position de l'aéronef et la vitesse de variation de cette position par rapport à la trajectoire à suivre. Dans le cas d'une approche indirecte, la référence visuelle nécessaire est l'environnement de la piste. 3, record 3, French, - altitude%20minimum%20de%20descente
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 3 OBS
Pour la facilité, lorsque les deux expressions sont utilisées, elles peuvent être écrites sous la forme «altitude/hauteur minimale de descente» et abrégées «MDA/H». 3, record 3, French, - altitude%20minimum%20de%20descente
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 4 OBS
altitude minimum de descente : utilisé seulement par les pays anglophones. 4, record 3, French, - altitude%20minimum%20de%20descente
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 5 OBS
altitude minimale de descente; MDA : terme et abréviation normalisés par le Comité sur le Glossaire à l'intention des pilotes et du personnel des services de la circulation aérienne. 5, record 3, French, - altitude%20minimum%20de%20descente
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 6 OBS
altitude minimum de descente : terme et définition normalisés par l'OTAN. 4, record 3, French, - altitude%20minimum%20de%20descente
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 7 OBS
altitude minimale de descente; MDA : terme, abréviation et définition uniformisés par l'Organisation de l'aviation civile internationale (OACI). 6, record 3, French, - altitude%20minimum%20de%20descente
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 8 OBS
altitude minimale de descente; MDA : terme et abréviation uniformisés par le Comité d'uniformisation de la terminologie aéronautique (CUTA) - Opérations aériennes. 6, record 3, French, - altitude%20minimum%20de%20descente
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Pilotaje y navegación aérea
- Control de tránsito aéreo
Record 3, Main entry term, Spanish
- altitud mínima de descenso
1, record 3, Spanish, altitud%20m%C3%ADnima%20de%20descenso
correct, feminine noun, officially approved
Record 3, Abbreviations, Spanish
- MDA 2, record 3, Spanish, MDA
correct, feminine noun, officially approved
Record 3, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
La altitud especificada en una aproximación que no sea de precisión o en una aproximación en circuito, por debajo de la cual no debe efectuarse el descenso sin la referencia visual requerida. [Definición aceptada oficialmente por la OACI.] 2, record 3, Spanish, - altitud%20m%C3%ADnima%20de%20descenso
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Para la altitud mínima de descenso (MDA) se toma como referencia el nivel medio del mar y para la altura mínima de descenso (MDH), la elevación del aeródromo o la elevación del umbral, si éste estuviera a más de 2 m (7 ft) por debajo de la elevación del aeródromo. Para la altura mínima de descenso en aproximaciones en circuito se toma como referencia la elevación del aeródromo. 2, record 3, Spanish, - altitud%20m%C3%ADnima%20de%20descenso
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 OBS
La referencia visual requerida significa aquella sección de las ayudas visuales o del área de aproximación que debería haber estado a la vista durante tiempo suficiente para que el piloto pudiera hacer una evaluación de la posición y de la rapidez del cambio de posición de la aeronave, en relación con la trayectoria de vuelo deseada. En el caso de la aproximación en circuito, la referencia visual requerida es el entorno de la pista. 2, record 3, Spanish, - altitud%20m%C3%ADnima%20de%20descenso
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 3 OBS
Cuando se utilicen estas dos expresiones, pueden citarse convenientemente como «altitud/altura mínima de descenso» y abreviarse en la forma «MDA/H». 2, record 3, Spanish, - altitud%20m%C3%ADnima%20de%20descenso
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 4 OBS
altitud mínima de descenso; MDA: término y abreviatura aceptados oficialmente por la Organización de Aviación Civil Internacional (OACI). 3, record 3, Spanish, - altitud%20m%C3%ADnima%20de%20descenso
Record 3, Key term(s)
- altura mínima de descenso
- altitud/altura mínima de descenso
- MDA/H
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