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Concept definition ▴
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Supplemental references
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STD 2005/06/07 |
TERRAIN_OBSTACLE |
A configuration of <TERRAIN> and/or associated <STRUCTURE>s that impedes the movement of <GROUND_VEHICLE>s and pedestrian traffic; terrain obstacle. |
1228 |
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[J1-02, "obstacle"] |
STD 2005/06/07 |
TENNIS_COURT |
A court used in playing the game of tennis [SOED, "tennis-court"]. |
1218 |
IR |
[FACC, Annex A: AK050] |
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STD 2005/06/07 |
TSS_SYSTEM |
A deep-water <WATERBODY_ROUTE>, together with the related <NAVIGATION_MARK_AFLOAT>s and/or <NAVIGATION_MARK_FIXED>s that are placed to delimit specific <TRANSPORTATION_ROUTE>s for separating traffic within the <WATERBODY_ROUTE>; traffic separation scheme system. |
1288 |
IR |
[FACC, Annex A: FC040] |
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STD 2005/06/07 |
TAXIWAY |
A defined path on an <AIRPORT> established for the taxiing of <AIRCRAFT> and intended to provide a link between one part of the <AIRPORT> and another; taxiway [IAN14, "taxiway"]. |
1210 |
PR |
[FACC, Annex A: GB075] |
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STD 2005/06/07 |
TRUCK |
A large, strong <MOTOR_VEHICLE> for carrying <CARGO>, <HUMAN>s, and/or other <MATERIAL>s; truck [SOED, "truck", 3.b]. |
1287 |
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STD 2005/06/07 |
TEMPERATURE_INVERSION- _LAYER |
A layer in an <ATMOSPHERE> where the <<AIR_TEMPERATURE>> increases with <<HEIGHT_AGL>>; temperature inversion layer. |
1214 |
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[WMO182, T0210, "temperature inversion"] |
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STD 2005/06/07 |
TERRAIN_CRATER |
A localized <TERRAIN_DEPRESSION> created by an explosion and/or the impact of a large or high-velocity projectile upon the <TERRAIN>; terrain crater. |
1223 |
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[SOED, "crater", 2] |
STD 2005/06/07 |
TRENCH |
A long and narrow <EXCAVATION> in the <TERRAIN>; trench [SOED, "trench", 2.a]. A trench is also known as a ditch. |
1283 |
IR |
[FACC, Annex A: AH020] |
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STD 2005/06/07 |
TSUNAMI |
A long-period <WATER_WAVE> produced by a submarine earthquake and/or volcanic eruption; tsunami. |
1289 |
IR |
[SP35, "tsunami"] |
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STD 2005/06/07 |
TRANSPORTATION_BLOCK |
A massive assemblage of <MATERIAL>, usually in the form of concrete blocks and/or cylinders, positioned alongside (a <ROLLING_BLOCK>) or above (a <DROP_GATE>) a <LAND_TRANSPORTATION_ROUTE>, ready to be activated as a potential <BARRIER> to an advancing enemy ground force; transportation block. |
1273 |
PR |
[FACC, Annex A: AQ068] |
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STD 2005/06/07 |
TIDEWAY |
A natural <WATERCOURSE> in intertidal <REGION>s where <WATER> flows during the rise and fall of the <TIDE>; tideway. |
1249 |
PR |
[S32, "tideway"] |
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STD 2005/06/07 |
TROPICAL_CYCLONE |
A non-frontal, synoptic-scale <CYCLONE> originating over a tropical or sub-tropical <WATERBODY> with organized convection and definite cyclonic surface <WIND> circulation; tropical cyclone. |
1284 |
PR |
[WMO182, T1510, "tropical cyclone"] |
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STD 2005/06/07 |
TRAIN |
A number of <RAIL_WAGON>s coupled together, usually including the <LOCOMOTIVE_ENGINE> by which they are drawn; train [SOED, "train", 13]. |
1266 |
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STD 2005/06/07 |
TUNNEL |
A passage under the <TERRAIN> that is open at both ends and usually contains a <LAND_TRANSPORTATION_ROUTE>; tunnel. |
1292 |
IR |
[S57A, Object: TUNNEL] |
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STD 2005/06/07 |
TRAIL |
A path on <LAND> worn by the passage of <ANIMAL>s; trail. |
1265 |
PR |
[FACC, Annex A: AP050] |
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STD 2005/06/07 |
TENT |
A portable <SHELTER> of canvas, cloth, or similar <MATERIAL> that is supported by one or more <POLE>s and stretched and secured by <LOAD_CABLE>s fastened to pegs driven into the <TERRAIN>; tent [SOED, "tent", 1.a]. |
1219 |
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STD 2005/06/07 |
TUNDRA |
A prairie-like arctic and sub-arctic climatic <TRACT> that sustains a growth of low <VEGETATION>; tundra. |
1291 |
PR |
[FACC, Annex A: BJ110] |
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STD 2005/06/07 |
TREE_LINE |
A relatively linear arrangement of <TREE>s; tree line [SOED, "tree line", b]. |
1281 |
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STD 2005/06/07 |
TOWER |
A relatively tall, narrow <STRUCTURE>, which is usually of square, circular, or rectangular cross-section, that may either stand alone or may form part of another <STRUCTURE>; tower. |
1256 |
IR |
[S57A, Object: TOWERS] |
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STD 2005/06/07 |
TRANSMISSION_STATION |
A station that is equipped for radio and/or television transmission. |
1270 |
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STD 2005/06/07 |
TRANSPORTATION_STATION |
A station that serves as a stopping place along a <TRANSPORTATION_ROUTE>; transportation station. |
1277 |
PR |
[FACC, Annex A: AQ125] |
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STD 2005/06/07 |
THUNDERSTORM |
A storm with thunder and <LIGHTNING> produced by electrically charged cumulonimbus <CLOUD>s and usually accompanied by heavy <RAIN> and/or <HAIL>; thunderstorm. |
1241 |
PR |
[WMO182, T0940, "thunderstorm"] |
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STD 2005/06/07 |
TERRAIN_TRANSPORTATION- _GALLERY |
A sunken or cut passage along a <LAND_TRANSPORTATION_ROUTE> in <MOUNTAINOUS_REGION>s constructed to protect <GROUND_VEHICLE>s from the weather; terrain transportation gallery. A series of <APERTURE>s may be present on one side for light or ventilation. |
1235 |
PR |
[FACC, Annex A: AL075] |
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STD 2005/06/07 |
TEST_REFERENCE_TRACK |
A surveyed reference track marking the <CENTRE_LINE> of a marine test range; test reference track. <VESSEL>s undergoing testing must maintain position along this track. |
1236 |
PR |
[FACC, Annex A: FC102] |
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STD 2005/06/07 |
TELEFERIC |
A transportation <SYSTEM> consisting of <LOAD_CABLE>s strung between <PYLON>s on which carrier units (for example: cars or buckets intended to transport <PERSONNEL>, <MATERIAL>, and/or <EQUIPMENT>) are suspended; teleferic. A teleferic is also known as an aerial cableway or aerial tramway. |
1212 |
IR |
[S57A, Object: TELPHC] |
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STD 2005/06/07 |
TRANSPORT_WINGED_AIRCRAFT |
A winged <AIRCRAFT> designed and/or designated to transport <CARGO>, <PERSONNEL>, or other <MATERIAL>s. |
1272 |
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[J1-02, "transport aircraft"] |
STD 2005/06/07 |
TRAINER_WINGED_AIRCRAFT |
A winged <AIRCRAFT> designed or designated for flight training operations. |
1267 |
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STD 2005/06/07 |
TREE |
A woody-perennial <PLANT> that has a self-supporting main stem or trunk and a definite crown; tree. A tree-like <PLANT> may also be known as a tree. |
1279 |
PR |
[S57A, Object: TREPNT] |
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STD 2005/06/07 |
TERRAIN_TRANSPORTATION- _ABATIS |
An <ABATIS> blocking movement on a <LAND_TRANSPORTATION_ROUTE>; terrain transportation abatis. |
1234 |
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STD 2005/06/07 |
TERRAIN_CUT |
An <EXCAVATION> in the <TERRAIN> to provide passage for a <LAND_TRANSPORTATION_ROUTE> (for example: a <ROAD>, a <RAILWAY>, and/or a <CANAL>); terrain cut. |
1224 |
IR |
[FACC, Annex A: DB070] |
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STD 2005/06/07 |
TERRAIN_PIT |
An <EXCAVATION> where gravel, <SAND>, and/or clay are removed for use elsewhere; terrain pit. |
1229 |
PR |
[FACC, Annex A: AA013] |
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STD 2005/06/07 |
TERRAIN_SURFACE_OBJECT |
An <OBJECT> located on the <TERRAIN>. EXAMPLE Man-made <STRUCTURE>; terrain surface object. |
1232 |
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STD 2005/06/07 |
TERRAIN_CHANNEL |
An elongated <TERRAIN_SURFACE_REGION>, especially one that is relatively narrow, whose longer sides are <TERRAIN_SURFACE_REGION>s of higher <<TERRAIN_ELEVATION>>; terrain channel. EXAMPLES <CANYON>, <GORGE>, dry riverbed. |
1222 |
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STD 2005/06/07 |
TURNING_BASIN |
An enlargement of a <WATER_CHANNEL> used for turning <VESSEL>s; turning basin. A turning basin is also known as a manoeuvering basin. |
1295 |
PR |
[S32, "turning basin"] |
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STD 2005/06/07 |
TIMBER_YARD |
An open <TRACT> for the storage of wooden lumber and timbers; timber yard. |
1250 |
PR |
[FACC, Annex A: AM031] |
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STD 2005/06/07 |
TROPOSPHERE F |
The <ATMOSPHERE_REGION> of the <EARTH>, extending from the <PLANETARY_SURFACE> to the <TROPOPAUSE>; troposphere. |
1286 |
PR |
[WMO182, T1640, "troposphere"] |
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STD 2005/06/07 |
TROPOPAUSE F |
The <BOUNDARY> between the <TROPOSPHERE> and the <STRATOSPHERE> where an abrupt change in the <<TEMPERATURE_LAPSE_RATE>> usually occurs; tropopause. |
1285 |
PR |
[WMO182, T1600, "tropopause"] |
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STD 2005/06/07 |
TOWN_HALL |
The <MUNICIPAL_HALL> of a <TOWN>. |
1258 |
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STD 2005/06/07 |
TERRAIN |
The <SURFACE> of the solid portion of a <PLANET>, which may or may not be covered by <WATER>; terrain. Terrain is also known as ground. |
1221 |
IR |
[S57A, Object: LNDARE] |
[S32, "ground"] |
STD 2005/06/07 |
TIDE |
The alternate rising and falling of a <WATERBODY_SURFACE> due to the gravitational attraction of the <MOON>, <SUN>, or other <CELESTIAL_BODY>s; tide [SOED, "tide", II.7]. |
1244 |
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STD 2005/06/07 |
TRACK_LINE |
The path of marine travel as drawn on a <MAP> together with the <SOUNDING>s and related information collected along that path; track line. |
1259 |
PR |
[FACC, Annex A: BE040] |
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SUBM 2009/06/04 |
TROPICAL_CYCLONE_CENTRE |
The vertical axis of a <TROPICAL_CYCLONE>, usually defined by the <LOCATION> of minimum <<WIND_SPEED>> or minimum <<ATM_PRESSURE>>; tropical cyclone centre. In advisory products, the tropical cyclone centre refers to the centre <LOCATION> at the <PLANETARY_SURFACE> of the <EARTH>. |
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IR |
[NHCG, "center"] |
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STD 2005/06/07 |
TOWED_ARTILLERY |
Towed <FIELD_ARTILLERY>. |
1254 |
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