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VISIERE BALISTIQUE [1 record]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2003-09-16
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Ballistics
- Protection of Life
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- ballistic protective visor
1, record 1, English, ballistic%20protective%20visor
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
- BPV 1, record 1, English, BPV
correct
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A visor [which] provides eye protection for soldiers conducting military operations. 2, record 1, English, - ballistic%20protective%20visor
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The BPV [ballistic protective visor] forms the second layer of protection and attaches directly to the combat helmet. The visor coverage must optimise ocular and facial protection without interfering with other critical combat equipment and clothing. The BPV must also minimise weight and volumetric profile for effective stowage. 3, record 1, English, - ballistic%20protective%20visor
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
[This visor is] worn when the threat from shrapnel, flying debris, and other dangerous projectiles is high. 2, record 1, English, - ballistic%20protective%20visor
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Balistique
- Sécurité des personnes
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- visière de protection balistique
1, record 1, French, visi%C3%A8re%20de%20protection%20balistique
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
- VPB 2, record 1, French, VPB
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- visière balistique 3, record 1, French, visi%C3%A8re%20balistique
feminine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Visière [qui] protège les yeux des soldats qui effectuent des opérations militaires. 4, record 1, French, - visi%C3%A8re%20de%20protection%20balistique
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
La visière [de protection] balistique constitue la deuxième couche de protection et [elle] est fixée directement au casque de combat. Elle doit assurer une protection optimale des yeux et du visage sans pour autant gêner l'utilisation d'autres équipements de combat et vêtements essentiels. Pour qu'il soit facile de la ranger, elle doit être la plus légère et la moins encombrante possible [...] 3, record 1, French, - visi%C3%A8re%20de%20protection%20balistique
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Elle se porte lorsqu'il existe de forts risques liés à des éclats d'obus, à des débris volants de toutes parts, et à d'autres projectiles dangereux. 4, record 1, French, - visi%C3%A8re%20de%20protection%20balistique
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
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