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VIS [11 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2024-04-03
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Atmospheric Physics
- Aircraft Piloting and Navigation
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- visibility
1, record 1, English, visibility
correct, standardized, officially approved
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
- VIS 2, record 1, English, VIS
correct, standardized, officially approved
- VSBY 3, record 1, English, VSBY
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The distance at which prominent unlighted objects may be identified by day and prominent lighted objects may be identified by night. 4, record 1, English, - visibility
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Visibility for aeronautical purposes is the greater of: a) the greatest distance at which a black object of suitable dimensions, situated near the ground, can be seen and recognized when observed against a bright background; b) the greatest distance at which lights in the vicinity of 1 000 candelas can be seen and identified against an unlit background. The two distances have different values in air of a given extinction coefficient, and the latter b) varies with the background illumination. The former a) is represented by the meteorological optical range (MOR). 5, record 1, English, - visibility
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
visibility: term standardized by the British Standards Institution (BSI). 6, record 1, English, - visibility
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
visibility; VIS: term, abbreviation and definition standardized by the Glossary for Pilots and Air Traffic Services Personnel Committee; term and abbreviation officially approved by the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO). 7, record 1, English, - visibility
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Physique de l'atmosphère
- Pilotage et navigation aérienne
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- visibilité
1, record 1, French, visibilit%C3%A9
correct, feminine noun, officially approved
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
- VIS 2, record 1, French, VIS
correct, feminine noun, officially approved
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Distance à laquelle on peut identifier, de jour, des objets saillants non éclairés, et, de nuit, des objets saillants éclairés. 3, record 1, French, - visibilit%C3%A9
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
La visibilité pour l'exploitation aéronautique correspond à la plus grande des deux valeurs suivantes : a) la plus grande distance à laquelle on peut voir et reconnaître un objet noir de dimensions appropriées situé près du sol lorsqu'il est observé sur un fond lumineux; b) la plus grande distance à laquelle on peut voir et identifier des feux d'une intensité voisine de 1 000 candelas lorsqu'ils sont observés sur un fond non éclairé. Les deux distances sont différentes pour un coefficient d'atténuation donné de l'atmosphère, et la distance b) varie selon la luminance du fond. La distance a) est représentée par la portée optique météorologique (POM). 4, record 1, French, - visibilit%C3%A9
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
visibilité; VIS : terme, abréviation et définition normalisés par le Comité sur le Glossaire à l'intention des pilotes et du personnel des services de la circulation aérienne; terme et abréviation uniformisés par l'Organisation de l'aviation civile internationale (OACI). 5, record 1, French, - visibilit%C3%A9
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Física de la atmósfera
- Pilotaje y navegación aérea
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- visibilidad
1, record 1, Spanish, visibilidad
correct, feminine noun, officially approved
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
- VIS 2, record 1, Spanish, VIS
correct, feminine noun, officially approved
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
En sentido aeronáutico se entiende por visibilidad el valor más elevado entre los siguientes: a) la distancia máxima a la que pueda verse y reconocerse un objeto de color negro de dimensiones convenientes, situado cerca del suelo, al ser observado ante un fondo brillante; b) la distancia máxima a la que puedan verse e identificarse las luces de aproximadamente mil candelas ante un fondo no iluminado. 3, record 1, Spanish, - visibilidad
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Estas dos distancias tienen distintos valores en una masa de aire de determinado coeficiente de extinción y la distancia de b) varía con la iluminación del fondo. La distancia de a) está representada por el alcance óptico meteorológico (MOR). 3, record 1, Spanish, - visibilidad
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
visibilidad; VIS: término y abreviatura aceptados oficialmente por la Organización de Aviación Civil Internacional (OACI). 4, record 1, Spanish, - visibilidad
Record 2 - internal organization data 2017-04-27
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Optics
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- visible spectrum
1, record 2, English, visible%20spectrum
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
- VIS 1, record 2, English, VIS
correct
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Range of the electromagnetic spectrum to which the human eye is sensitive; 0.4 microns to 0.7 microns. 1, record 2, English, - visible%20spectrum
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Optique
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- région visible du spectre
1, record 2, French, r%C3%A9gion%20visible%20du%20spectre
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
- VIS 1, record 2, French, VIS
correct
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Partie du spectre électromagnétique dont les rayonnements sont perceptibles à l'œil humain. 1, record 2, French, - r%C3%A9gion%20visible%20du%20spectre
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2011-05-31
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Analytical Chemistry
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- visible region
1, record 3, English, visible%20region
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The range of the electromagnetic spectrum with wavelengths ranging from 380 to 780 nm. 3, record 3, English, - visible%20region
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Chimie analytique
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- région visible
1, record 3, French, r%C3%A9gion%20visible
feminine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2009-03-23
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Psychometry and Psychotechnology
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- vocational identity scale
1, record 4, English, vocational%20identity%20scale
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
- VIS 2, record 4, English, VIS
correct
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
[A test that] measures the clarity of a person's vocational goals and self-perceptions. 3, record 4, English, - vocational%20identity%20scale
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Psychométrie et psychotechnique
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- échelle d'identité professionnelle
1, record 4, French, %C3%A9chelle%20d%27identit%C3%A9%20professionnelle
correct, feminine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
[...] les recherches sur l'identité, notamment celles qui ont utilisé la mesure directe de ce concept que constitue le Vocational Identity Scale (Holland, Johnston et Asama, 1993, traduit en français sous le titre «Échelle d'identité professionnelle» par [Jean-Guy] Ouellette, 1984), [...] ont mis en relief que les scores élevés à cette échelle étaient reliés à des caractéristiques souhaitables comme la maturité professionnelle, l'estime de soi et le sentiment de compétence, tandis que les scores bas l'étaient à des caractéristiques comme l'anxiété et la difficulté de résoudre les tâches inhérentes au processus du choix professionnel. 2, record 4, French, - %C3%A9chelle%20d%27identit%C3%A9%20professionnelle
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 2007-10-16
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Intelligence (Military)
- Combat Support
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- visibility
1, record 5, English, visibility
correct, officially approved
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
- vis 1, record 5, English, vis
correct, officially approved
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
In combat service support, the ability of a system to disclose, as a matter of routine or on request, information on the quantity, location and condition of assets within and due to enter or leave the system. 2, record 5, English, - visibility
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
visibility; vis: term and abbreviation officially approved by the Department of National Defence and the Canadian Forces. 3, record 5, English, - visibility
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Renseignement (Militaire)
- Soutien au combat
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- visibilité
1, record 5, French, visibilit%C3%A9
correct, feminine noun, officially approved
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
- vis 1, record 5, French, vis
correct, feminine noun
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
En matière de soutien, capacité d'un système de fournir, sur une base courante ou sur demande, des informations sur la quantité, l'emplacement et l'état du matériel qui doit entrer dans le système ou en sortir. 2, record 5, French, - visibilit%C3%A9
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
visibilité : terme et définition uniformisés par le Comité de terminologie française du Conseil de doctrine et de tactique de l'Armée de terre. 3, record 5, French, - visibilit%C3%A9
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 2 OBS
visibilité; vis : terme et abréviation uniformisés par le ministère de la Défense nationale et les Forces canadiennes. 3, record 5, French, - visibilit%C3%A9
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 2007-10-16
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Air Communications (Air Forces)
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- visual
1, record 6, English, visual
correct, officially approved
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
- vis 2, record 6, English, vis
correct, officially approved
Record 6, Synonyms, English
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The visual contact with a friendly aircraft. 3, record 6, English, - visual
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 2 OBS
[The] opposite of blind. 3, record 6, English, - visual
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 3 OBS
visual; vis: term and abbreviation officially approved by the Department of National Defence and the Canadian Forces. 4, record 6, English, - visual
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Communications aériennes (Forces aériennes)
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- visuel
1, record 6, French, visuel
correct, masculine noun, officially approved
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
- vis 1, record 6, French, vis
correct, masculine noun, officially approved
Record 6, Synonyms, French
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Contact visuel avec un aéronef ami. 2, record 6, French, - visuel
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 2 OBS
visuel; vis : terme et abréviation uniformisés par le ministère de la Défense nationale et les Forces canadiennes. 3, record 6, French, - visuel
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 2004-10-28
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Weather Stations and Meteorological Instruments and Equipment
- Remote Sensing
- Spacecraft
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- visible imagery
1, record 7, English, visible%20imagery
correct
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
- VIS 1, record 7, English, VIS
correct
Record 7, Synonyms, English
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Images from a satellite which senses solar radiation reflected from surfaces in the Earth-atmosphere system. 1, record 7, English, - visible%20imagery
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Stations, instruments et équipements météorologiques
- Télédétection
- Engins spatiaux
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- imagerie visible
1, record 7, French, imagerie%20visible
correct, feminine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
- images visibles 1, record 7, French, images%20visibles
correct, masculine noun, plural
- VIS 1, record 7, French, VIS
correct
- VIS 1, record 7, French, VIS
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Images provenant d'un satellite qui capte le rayonnement solaire réfléchi par les surfaces du système Terre-atmosphère. 1, record 7, French, - imagerie%20visible
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Estaciones, instrumentos y equipos meteorológicos
- Teledetección
- Naves espaciales
Record 7, Main entry term, Spanish
- imagen visible
1, record 7, Spanish, imagen%20visible
feminine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 7, Synonyms, Spanish
- imaginería visible 1, record 7, Spanish, imaginer%C3%ADa%20visible
feminine noun
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Imágenes procedentes de un satélite que capta la radiación solar reflejada por las superficies del sistema Tierra-atmósfera. 1, record 7, Spanish, - imagen%20visible
Record 8 - internal organization data 1999-08-27
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- Federal Government Bodies and Committees (Canadian)
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- Vendor Information Service
1, record 8, English, Vendor%20Information%20Service
correct, Canada
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
- VIS 1, record 8, English, VIS
correct, Canada
Record 8, Synonyms, English
Record 8, Textual support, English
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Public Works and Government Services Canada. 1, record 8, English, - Vendor%20Information%20Service
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités fédéraux (Gouvernement canadien)
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- service de l'information sur les fournisseurs
1, record 8, French, service%20de%20l%27information%20sur%20les%20fournisseurs
correct, Canada
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
- SIF 1, record 8, French, SIF
correct, Canada
Record 8, Synonyms, French
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Travaux publics et Services gouvernementaux Canada. 1, record 8, French, - service%20de%20l%27information%20sur%20les%20fournisseurs
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
Record 9 - internal organization data 1998-09-28
Record 9, English
Record 9, Subject field(s)
- Private-Sector Bodies and Committees
Record 9, Main entry term, English
- Village International Sudbury
1, record 9, English, Village%20International%20Sudbury
correct, Ontario
Record 9, Abbreviations, English
- VIS 2, record 9, English, VIS
correct, Ontario
Record 9, Synonyms, English
Record 9, Textual support, English
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Organization which is established in Sudbury, Ontario. 1, record 9, English, - Village%20International%20Sudbury
Record 9, Key term(s)
- Sudbury Village International
Record 9, French
Record 9, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités du secteur privé
Record 9, Main entry term, French
- Village International Sudbury
1, record 9, French, Village%20International%20Sudbury
correct, masculine noun, Ontario
Record 9, Abbreviations, French
Record 9, Synonyms, French
Record 9, Textual support, French
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Organisme établi à Sudbury (Ontario). 1, record 9, French, - Village%20International%20Sudbury
Record 9, Key term(s)
- Village international de Sudbury
Record 9, Spanish
Record 9, Textual support, Spanish
Record 10 - internal organization data 1995-03-08
Record 10, English
Record 10, Subject field(s)
- Workplace Organization Research
Record 10, Main entry term, English
- video information system
1, record 10, English, video%20information%20system
correct
Record 10, Abbreviations, English
- VIS 1, record 10, English, VIS
correct
Record 10, Synonyms, English
Record 10, Textual support, English
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 DEF
An interactive multimedia CD-ROM platform working with a TV-linked drive developed by Tandy and Microsoft and launched in the USA in 1992. (CEC, Information Market Observatory, Overview of the CD-based media market 1987-1992, IMO, February 1993). 1, record 10, English, - video%20information%20system
Record 10, French
Record 10, Domaine(s)
- Recherche et développement (Org. du travail)
Record 10, Main entry term, French
- système VIS
1, record 10, French, syst%C3%A8me%20VIS
proposal, masculine noun
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 1986-07-11
Record 11, English
Record 11, Subject field(s)
- Fueling Systems (Motor Vehicles)
Record 11, Main entry term, English
- variable induction system
1, record 11, English, variable%20induction%20system
correct
Record 11, Abbreviations, English
- VIS 2, record 11, English, VIS
correct
Record 11, Synonyms, English
Record 11, Textual support, English
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Each cylinder is supplied mixtures via a manifold that has dual passages. 1, record 11, English, - variable%20induction%20system
Record 11, French
Record 11, Domaine(s)
- Alimentation (Véhicules automobiles)
Record 11, Main entry term, French
- système à induction variable
1, record 11, French, syst%C3%A8me%20%C3%A0%20induction%20variable
proposal, masculine noun
Record 11, Abbreviations, French
Record 11, Synonyms, French
Record 11, Textual support, French
Record 11, Spanish
Record 11, Textual support, Spanish
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