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Concept definition
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STD 2005/06/07 |
ATMOSPHERIC_FRONT |
The <BOUNDARY> or transition zone between <AIR_MASS>s of different <<AIR_DENSITY>>s; atmospheric front. |
105 |
PR |
[WMO182, F1290, "front", 1] |
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STD 2005/06/07 |
AURORA |
Luminous phenomena, in the form of arcs, bands, draperies, and/or curtains in a high <ATMOSPHERE_REGION> caused by charged <PARTICLE>s from <SPACE>, mainly at high latitudes; aurora. |
113 |
PR |
[WMO182, A3090, "aurora"] |
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STD 2005/06/07 |
AURORA_OVAL |
The locus of structured <AURORA> around each <PLANETARY_MAGNETIC_POLE> of the <EARTH>, roughly forming an oval band between 60 and 70 degrees latitude in both northern and southern hemispheres; aurora oval. |
114 |
IR |
[TASC] |
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STD 2005/06/07 |
ABYSS |
A <WATERBODY_FLOOR> with <<DEPTH_OF_WATERBODY_FLOOR>> greater than 549 metres (approximately 1 800 feet); abyss. |
2 |
IR |
[SP35, "abyss"] |
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STD 2005/06/07 |
ADMINISTRATIVE_REGION |
A <REGION> controlled by an administrative authority. |
10 |
IR |
[S57A, Object: ADMARE] |
[FACC, Annex A: FA001] |
STD 2005/06/07 |
ANCHOR_BERTH |
A designated <WATERBODY_SURFACE_REGION> where a single <VEHICLE> (for example: a <VESSEL>, a <SEAPLANE>, and/or other watercraft) is anchored or may anchor; anchor berth. |
65 |
PR |
[S57A, Object: ACHBRT] |
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STD 2005/06/07 |
ANCHORAGE |
A <WATERBODY_SURFACE_REGION> where <VESSEL>s may anchor; anchorage. |
66 |
PR |
[S57A, Object: ACHARE] |
[FACC, Annex A: BB010] |
STD 2005/06/07 |
AIR_TRAFFIC_SERVICE |
A <NON_EMPTY_SET> of <AERONAUTICAL_COMM_SERVICE>s supporting air traffic management. EXAMPLES Flight information services, alerting services, air traffic advisory services, air traffic control services. |
32 |
IR |
[IAN11] |
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SUBM 2009/06/04 |
AURORAL_BOUNDARY |
The <BOUNDARY> of an <AURORA>. |
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IR |
[GMET, "auroral zone"] |
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SUBM 2009/06/04 |
ATM_BOUNDARY_LAYER |
The bottom <ATMOSPHERIC_LAYER> of the <TROPOSPHERE> that is in contact with the <PLANETARY_SURFACE> of the <EARTH>; atmospheric boundary layer or planetary boundary layer. |
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IR |
[GMET, "atmospheric boundary layer"] |
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STD 2005/06/07 |
ATMOSPHERE |
A gaseous envelope gravitationally bound to a <CELESTIAL_BODY>; atmosphere. |
102 |
IR |
[GMET, "atmosphere"] |
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STD 2005/06/07 |
ANEMOMETER |
A <WIND_INDICATOR> designed to measure total <<WIND_SPEED>> or the <<SPEED>> of one or more linear (vector) components of the <WIND>; anemometer. |
68 |
IR |
[GMET, "anemometer"] |
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SUBM 2009/06/04 |
AIRCRAFT_ICING |
The accumulated <ICE> on exposed <SURFACE>s of an <AIRCRAFT>. |
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IR |
[GMET, "aircraft icing"] |
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SUBM 2009/06/04 |
AIR_PARCEL |
A volumetric <REGION> of <AIR> which is small enough so that the properties assigned to the <REGION> are approximately uniform within the <REGION> and so that the motion of the <REGION> with respect to the surrounding <ATMOSPHERE> does not induce marked compensatory movements; air parcel. |
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IR |
[GMET, "air parcel"] |
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STD 2005/06/07 |
AIR_MASS |
A widespread body of <AIR> that was established while situated over a <REGION> of the <PLANETARY_SURFACE> of the <EARTH> and that undergoes specific modifications while in transit away from that <REGION>; air mass. An air mass is often approximately homogeneous in its horizontal extent (for example: <<AIR_TEMPERATURE>> and/or moisture distribution) and the vertical inhomogeneities are approximately the same over its horizontal extent. |
31 |
IR |
[GMET, "air mass", 1] |
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STD 2005/06/07 |
AEROSOL |
A colloidal <SYSTEM> in which the dispersed phase is composed of either solid or liquid <PARTICLE>s and the dispersion medium is a gas, usually <AIR>; aerosol. |
26 |
IR |
[GMET, "aerosol"] |
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STD 2005/06/07 |
AMBASSADORIAL_RESIDENCE |
A <BUILDING> serving as the <DWELLING> of a diplomatic official of the highest rank appointed and accredited as representative in residence by one government or sovereign to another; ambassadorial residence. |
55 |
IR |
[FACC, Annex B, BFC:65] |
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STD 2005/06/07 |
AIRCRAFT_MAINTENANCE- _SHOP |
A <BUILDING>, usually located at an <AERODROME>, used for keeping <AIRCRAFT> in a condition of good repair and/or efficiency; aircraft maintenance shop. |
40 |
IR |
[FACC, Annex B, BFC:29] |
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STD 2005/06/07 |
AUTOMOTIVE_PLANT |
A <HEAVY_INDUSTRIAL_FACILITY> used for the purpose of manufacturing <MOTOR_VEHICLE>s; automotive plant. |
116 |
IR |
[FACC, Annex B, BFC:120] |
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STD 2005/06/07 |
AERODROME_ELEVATION- _POINT |
The highest <LOCATION> of the landing area [IAN14, "landing area"] of an <AERODROME>; aerodrome elevation point. |
18 |
IR |
[FACC, Annex A: GB059] |
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STD 2005/06/07 |
AERODROME_REVETMENT F |
Raised <WALL>s or <STRUCTURE>s, located at an <AERODROME>, designed to provide protection against hazards, including bombs, rockets, grenades, small arms fire, the effects of blast and fragmentation, and/or the effects of natural forces; aerodrome revetment [AFH10222V14, Chapter 5 Revetments, 5.1 Overview]. |
20 |
IR |
[FACC, Annex A: GB050] |
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STD 2005/06/07 |
ARRESTING_GEAR |
<EQUIPMENT> (for example: a <LOAD_CABLE> and/or a <BARRIER>) that can be used to stop an <AIRCRAFT> immediately upon landing; arresting gear. |
89 |
IR |
[FACC, Annex A: GB020] |
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STD 2005/06/07 |
AIRCRAFT_PARKING_FACILITY |
A defined paved or hard-packed <TRACT> at an <AERODROME> intended as a parking <FACILITY> for <AIRCRAFT>. EXAMPLES <APRON>, <HARD_STANDING>. |
41 |
IR |
[FACC, Annex A: GB015] |
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STD 2005/06/07 |
APRON |
A defined <TRACT> located at an <AIRPORT>, intended to accommodate <AIRCRAFT> for purposes of loading, unloading, fuelling, parking and/or maintenance; apron [IAN4, 1.1, "apron"]. |
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IR |
[FACC, Annex A: GB015] |
[SOED, "apron", II.10] |
STD 2005/06/07 |
AERODROME_LIGHTING |
A <NON_EMPTY_SET> of <LIGHT>s used to: define and outline <COMPONENT>s of <AERODROME>s such as perimeters, <RUNWAY>s, and <TAXIWAY>s; guide <AIRCRAFT> while on a <PLANETARY_SURFACE>; and provide guidance to <AIRCRAFT> on approach for landing. |
19 |
PR |
[FACC, Annex A: GB010] |
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STD 2005/06/07 |
AIRPORT |
A <AERODROME> on <LAND>; airport. |
45 |
IR |
[FACC, Annex A: GB007] |
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STD 2005/06/07 |
AIRFIELD |
An <AIRPORT> with limited or absent <BUILDING>s, facilities, and <EQUIPMENT>; airfield. |
44 |
IR |
[FACC, Annex A: GB006] |
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STD 2005/06/07 |
AERODROME |
A defined <PLANETARY_SURFACE_REGION> (including <BUILDING>s, <FACILITY>s, and/or <EQUIPMENT>) intended to be used either wholly or in part for the arrival, departure, and movement of <AIRCRAFT> on a <PLANETARY_SURFACE>; aerodrome [IAN4, 1.1, "aerodrome"]. |
17 |
IR |
[FACC, Annex A: GB005] |
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STD 2005/06/07 |
AIR_WARNING_LIGHT |
A <NON_EMPTY_SET> of <LIGHT>s marking an obstacle that constitutes a danger to air navigation; air warning light. |
34 |
PR |
[FACC, Annex A: GA065] |
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STD 2005/06/07 |
AVIATION_WAYPOINT |
A specified geographical <LOCATION> used to define an area navigation <ROUTE> or the flight path of an <AIRCRAFT> employing area navigation; aviation waypoint [IAN4, "waypoint"]. |
118 |
IR |
[FACC, Annex A: GA055] |
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STD 2005/06/07 |
ATS_ROUTE |
A specified <AIR_TRANSPORTATION_ROUTE> designed for channelling the flow of <AIRCRAFT> as necessary for the provision of <AIR_TRAFFIC_SERVICE>s; ATS route [IAN4, 1.1, "ATS route"]. |
107 |
IR |
[FACC, Annex A: GA045] |
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STD 2005/06/07 |
AERONAUTICAL_AID_TO- _NAVIGATION |
An aeronautical <AID_TO_NAVIGATION>. |
22 |
IR |
[FACC, Annex A: GA035] |
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STD 2005/06/07 |
AERONAUTICAL_LEAD_RADIAL |
A <DIRECTION> that provides at least 3 218,7 metres (2 miles) of lead to assist in turning an <AIRCRAFT> onto the intermediate portion of an instrument approach when the angle of intercept is greater than 90 arc degrees; aeronautical lead radial. |
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PR |
[FACC, Annex A: GA031] |
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STD 2005/06/07 |
AIRSPACE_BOUNDARY_COMPONENT |
A <COMPONENT> of an <AIRSPACE_BOUNDARY>. |
49 |
IR |
[FACC, Annex A: GA020] |
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STD 2005/06/07 |
AIRSPACE |
An <ATMOSPHERE_REGION> where an <AIRCRAFT> operates; airspace. |
47 |
IR |
[FACC, Annex A: GA005] |
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STD 2005/06/07 |
ARMISTICE_LINE |
A <BOUNDARY> established by opposing political groups as a result of cessation of hostilities; armistice line. |
82 |
IR |
[FACC, Annex A: FA020] |
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STD 2005/06/07 |
ACCESS_ZONE |
A <TERRAIN_SURFACE_REGION> between a <CONTACT_ZONE> and the first passable <LAND_TRANSPORTATION_ROUTE>; access zone. |
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PR |
[FACC, Annex A: FA005] |
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STD 2005/06/07 |
ADMINISTRATIVE_BOUNDARY |
A <BOUNDARY> between administratively controlled <REGION>s. |
9 |
IR |
[FACC, Annex A: FA000] |
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STD 2005/06/07 |
ARBORETUM |
A <BOTANICAL_GARDEN> where rare <TREE>s are cultivated and displayed; arboretum [SOED, "arboretum"]. |
79 |
IR |
[FACC, Annex A: EA031] |
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STD 2005/06/07 |
ALLUVIAL_FAN |
A gently sloping, fan-shaped configuration of the <TERRAIN>, usually found near the lower termination of a <CANYON>; alluvial fan. |
54 |
PR |
[FACC, Annex A: DB230] |
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STD 2005/06/07 |
ALKALI_FLAT |
A sterile <TERRAIN_PLAIN> containing an excess of alkali, usually occurring in the bottom of an under-drained <GEOGRAPHIC_BASIN> in an arid or semi-arid <TERRAIN_SURFACE_REGION>; alkali flat. The <LAND> may be soft, have low shearing and bearing strength, and a high organic content. |
53 |
PR |
[FACC, Annex A: DA006] |
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STD 2005/06/07 |
ASPHALT_POOL |
A naturally-occurring pool of liquid asphalt. |
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PR |
[FACC, Annex A: DA005] |
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STD 2005/06/07 |
ACOUSTIC_DATA_COLLECTION- _DEVICE |
A <DEVICE> used for the collection of acoustic data. |
4 |
PR |
[FACC, Annex A: BK010] |
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STD 2005/06/07 |
ACOUSTIC_STATION |
An <ACOUSTIC_DATA_COLLECTION_DEVICE> and support <STRUCTURE>s; acoustic station. |
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IR |
[FACC, Annex A: BK010] |
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STD 2005/06/07 |
AQUEDUCT |
A <PIPE> or artificial channel designed to transport <WATER> from a remote source, usually by gravity; aqueduct. |
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PR |
[FACC, Annex A: BH010] |
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STD 2005/06/07 |
ANCHOR |
A <DEVICE> normally placed on a <WATERBODY_FLOOR>, attached to a <LOAD_CABLE>, and used to position a floating <OBJECT> (for example: a <VESSEL>); anchor. |
64 |
PR |
[FACC, Annex A: BB019] |
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STD 2005/06/07 |
ANCHORAGE_COMPLEX |
An <ANCHORAGE> plus related <NAVIGATION_MARK_FIXED>s and/or <NAVIGATION_MARK_AFLOAT>s; anchorage complex. |
67 |
PR |
[FACC, Annex A: BB011] |
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STD 2005/06/07 |
ARCADE |
A covered pedestrian <ROUTE> composed of arches and pillars, usually open along one or both sides; arcade. |
80 |
IR |
[FACC, Annex A: AQ151] |
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STD 2005/06/07 |
AERIAL_CABLE_PYLON |
A <PYLON> supporting an <AERIAL_CABLE>; aerial cable pylon. |
14 |
PR |
[FACC, Annex A: AQ020] |
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STD 2005/06/07 |
AERIAL_CABLE |
A <LOAD_CABLE> that is strung between <AERIAL_CABLE_PYLON>s as a <COMPONENT> of a <CONVEYOR> on which carrier units (for example: cars and/or buckets) are suspended; aerial cable. |
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PR |
[FACC, Annex A: AQ010] |
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STD 2005/06/07 |
AERIAL_CABLE_SET |
A <SET> of one or more <AERIAL_CABLE>s. |
15 |
IR |
[FACC, Annex A: AQ010] |
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STD 2005/06/07 |
ARCHAEOLOGICAL_SITE |
A <SITE> where remains of ancient civilizations and/or the activities of <HUMAN>s have been discovered; archaeological site. |
81 |
PR |
[FACC, Annex A: AL012] |
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STD 2005/06/07 |
ANIMAL_SANCTUARY |
A <REGION> that has been set aside for the preservation and protection of wild <NON_HUMAN_ANIMAL>s; animal sanctuary. |
71 |
PR |
[FACC, Annex A: AL005] |
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STD 2005/06/07 |
ANIMAL_PARK |
A <REGION> with a collection of live <NON_HUMAN_ANIMAL>s, usually for public display; animal park. |
70 |
PR |
[FACC, Annex A: AK180] |
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STD 2005/06/07 |
ATHLETIC_COMPLEX |
A <FACILITY>, consisting of a <TRACT> and associated <STRUCTURE>s, used for recreational exercise and major sports competitions, which typically serves a large metropolitan <BUILT_UP_REGION>; athletic complex. |
100 |
IR |
[FACC, Annex A: AK040] |
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STD 2005/06/07 |
ATHLETIC_FIELD |
An open <TRACT> where sporting events, exercises, and/or games occur; athletic field. |
101 |
PR |
[FACC, Annex A: AK040] |
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STD 2005/06/07 |
AMUSEMENT_PARK |
A predominantly man-made <RECREATIONAL_FACILITY> equipped with recreational <DEVICE>s; amusement park. |
62 |
PR |
[FACC, Annex A: AK030] |
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STD 2005/06/07 |
AMUSEMENT_PARK_ATTRACTION |
A large <STRUCTURE> located in an <AMUSEMENT_PARK>; amusement park attraction. |
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PR |
[FACC, Annex A: AK020] |
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STD 2005/06/07 |
ASSEMBLY_PLANT |
A <FACILITY>, consisting of a <TRACT> and associated <BUILDING>s, used for the purpose of combining manufactured <COMPONENT>s to make a completed product; assembly plant. |
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PR |
[FACC, Annex A: AE010] |
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STD 2005/06/07 |
ATS_ROUTE_COMPONENT |
A <COMPONENT> of an <ATS_ROUTE> that is defined by two <LOCATION>s specified in a flight plan. These <LOCATION>s are either continental geographical <LOCATION>s, insular geographical <LOCATION>s, or <LOCATION>s at which a definite radio fix can be established. |
108 |
IR |
[F7110.65, "ROUTE COMPONENT (ICAO)" and "ROUTE COMPONENT"] |
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STD 2005/06/07 |
AIR_DEFENCE_ARTILLERY |
Ground based surface to air <WEAPON>s for engaging <AIRCRAFT> and <MISSILE> targets; air defence artillery. |
30 |
IR |
[F3-01] |
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STD 2005/06/07 |
AIRCRAFT_STORAGE_TRACT |
A defined paved or hard-packed <TRACT> intended for long-term parking and storage of <AIRCRAFT>. |
42 |
IR |
[DFAD, 864, "Aircraft Storage Area"] |
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STD 2014/02/14 |
ACOUSTIC_EIGENRAY |
An <ACOUSTIC_RAY_PATH> from a specific source <LOCATION> to a specific observation point <LOCATION>; acoustic eigenray. |
1430 |
IR |
[COA, 3.3.5.2 Coherent Transmission Loss] |
[PUWS] |
STD 2014/02/14 |
ACOUSTIC_RAY_PATH |
An acoustic energy flux <RAY_PATH>. |
1429 |
IR |
[COA, 3.3.5.2 Coherent Transmission Loss, "eigenray"] |
[PUWS] |
STD 2005/06/07 |
AERATION_STRUCTURE |
A <STRUCTURE> for aerating <WATER> by either passing <AIR> through <WATER> or passing <WATER> through <AIR>; aeration structure. |
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IR |
[BRG] |
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STD 2005/06/07 |
AID_TO_NAVIGATION |
A <DEVICE> designed to assist in the determination of a safe course for, or the <LOCATION> of, a <VEHICLE>, and/or to warn of dangers and obstructions; aid to navigation. EXAMPLES <LIGHT>, <DISPLAY_SIGN>, electronic <BEACON>. |
28 |
IR |
[AIM] |
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STD 2005/06/07 |
ABATIS |
A defence constructed by placing felled <TREE>s lengthwise one over the other with their branches towards the enemy's line; abatis [SOED, "abatis"]. |
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STD 2005/06/07 |
ACOUSTIC_SIGNATURE_PROPERTY- _SET |
A <PROPERTY_SET> describing the sound spectrum of an acoustic source and/or emitter; acoustic signature property set. |
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STD 2005/06/07 |
ACOUSTIC_TRANSDUCER |
A <DEVICE> to transform acoustic energy to and/or from electrical energy; acoustic transducer. |
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[PUWS] |
STD 2005/06/07 |
ADMINISTRATION_BUILDING |
A <BUILDING> devoted to the act and/or process of administration or management. |
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[S57A, Attribute, FUNCTN:18] |
STD 2005/06/07 |
AERIAL |
A <DEVICE> used to transmit and/or receive electromagnetic energy; aerial. |
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[SOED, "aerial", B] |
STD 2005/06/07 |
AERIAL_SUPPORT_MAST |
A <MAST> supporting an <AERIAL>. |
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STD 2005/06/07 |
AERODROME_TERMINAL |
A <BUILDING> located at an <AERODROME> used for disembarking and/or taking on passengers or <CARGO>; aerodrome terminal. |
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STD 2005/06/07 |
AERONAUTICAL_COMM_FACILITY |
A <FACILITY> supporting an <AERONAUTICAL_COMM_SERVICE>. |
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STD 2005/06/07 |
AERONAUTICAL_COMM_SERVICE |
A telecommunication service that supports aviation; aeronautical communication service. |
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STD 2005/06/07 |
AGRICULTURAL_FACILITY |
A <FACILITY> involved in crop production, the raising of livestock, and/or the storage or transportation of either <MATERIAL>s important to or the results of agricultural production. |
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STD 2005/06/07 |
AIR |
The gaseous <MATERIAL>s that comprise an <ATMOSPHERE>; air. |
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[SOED, "atmosphere", I.1] |
STD 2005/06/07 |
AIR_TRANSPORTATION_ROUTE |
A <TRANSPORTATION_ROUTE> located principally in the <AIR>. |
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STD 2005/06/07 |
AIRBURST_SMOKE |
<SMOKE> resulting from the explosion of a <MUNITION> in the <AIR>; airburst smoke. |
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STD 2005/06/07 |
AIRCRAFT |
A <VEHICLE> that is used, or intended to be used, for flight in an <ATMOSPHERE>; aircraft. |
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[SOED, "aircraft"] |
STD 2005/06/07 |
AIRCRAFT_CARRIER |
A <WATER_SURFACE_VESSEL> designed to carry <AIRCRAFT> and operate as a naval air base, with a flat deck for take off and landing operations at sea; aircraft carrier. |
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[SOED, "aircraft carrier"] |
STD 2005/06/07 |
AIRCRAFT_HANGAR |
A <BUILDING> used for the storage of <AIRCRAFT>; aircraft hangar [SOED, "hangar"]. |
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STD 2005/06/07 |
AIRCRAFT_LANDING_ZONE |
A designated <PLANETARY_SURFACE_REGION> where landing by <AIRCRAFT> is possible; aircraft landing zone. |
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STD 2005/06/07 |
AIRCRAFT_WRECKAGE |
Wreckage of an <AIRCRAFT> that is isolated, conspicuous, and can be used as a landmark. |
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STD 2005/06/07 |
AIRSHIP |
A powered <BALLOON> with a main chamber filled with a gas that is less dense than the surrounding <AIR>; airship. |
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STD 2005/06/07 |
AIRSPACE_BOUNDARY |
The <BOUNDARY> of an <AIRSPACE>. |
48 |
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STD 2005/06/07 |
AIRSPACE_COMPONENT |
A <COMPONENT> of an <AIRSPACE>. |
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STD 2005/06/07 |
AIRSTRIP |
An <AIRFIELD> with very limited facilities; airstrip. |
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[SOED, "airstrip"] |
STD 2005/06/07 |
ALGA |
A <PROTIST> capable of photosynthesis; alga [SOED, "alga"]. EXAMPLES <SEAWEED>, many unicellular and filamentous <LIVING_ORGANISM>s. |
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STD 2005/06/07 |
AMPHIBIAN |
A <VERTEBRATE> of the class Amphibia; amphibian. |
56 |
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[SOED, "amphibian", B] |
STD 2005/06/07 |
AMPHIBIOUS_AIR_CUSHION- _VEHICLE |
An <AMPHIBIOUS_VEHICLE> designed to generate and move over a cushion of trapped <AIR> that supports the <VEHICLE> above the <PLANETARY_SURFACE>. |
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STD 2005/06/07 |
AMPHIBIOUS_ARMOURED- _VEHICLE |
An <AMPHIBIOUS_VEHICLE> that is <<ARMOURED>>. |
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STD 2005/06/07 |
AMPHIBIOUS_UTILITY_VEHICLE |
An <AMPHIBIOUS_VEHICLE> designed or designated for utility operations. |
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STD 2005/06/07 |
AMPHIBIOUS_VEHICLE |
A <VEHICLE> capable of operation either on a <WATERBODY_SURFACE> or on <LAND>; amphibious vehicle. |
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STD 2005/06/07 |
AMPHITHEATRE |
An oval or circular <BUILDING> with seats rising in tiers around the central open space, used for entertainment and/or public events; amphitheatre [SOED, "amphitheatre", 1]. |
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STD 2005/06/07 |
ANIMAL |
A <LIVING_ORGANISM> of the kingdom Animalia, having sensation and voluntary motion, without rigid cell walls, and dependent on organic substances for food; animal [SOED, "animal", 1.a]. |
69 |
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STD 2005/06/07 |
ANTE_ROOM |
A <ROOM> before or forming an entrance to another; ante-room. |
72 |
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[SOED, "ante-room"] |
STD 2005/06/07 |
APARTMENT_HOUSE |
A multi-residence <BUILDING> containing rental accommodations for hire on a long-term basis; apartment house. |
73 |
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[SOED, "apartment house"] |
STD 2005/06/07 |
APERTURE |
A vacant space between portions of solid <MATERIAL>; aperture [SOED, "aperture", 2 and "opening", n.2.a]. An aperture may be created by design, e.g., as part of a <STRUCTURE>, or may be caused by violence or decay. EXAMPLES <WINDOW>, <BREACH>, <BREACH_HOLE>. |
74 |
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STD 2005/06/07 |
AQUEDUCT_NEXUS |
A representation of one or more <AQUEDUCT>s, especially in a <BUILT_UP_REGION>; aqueduct nexus. |
77 |
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STD 2005/06/07 |
ARACHNID |
An <ARTHROPOD> of the class Arachnida; arachnid [SOED, "arachnid"]. EXAMPLES Spider, scorpion, mite, tick. |
78 |
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STD 2005/06/07 |
ARMOURED_BRIDGE_LAUNCHER |
A <COMBAT_SUPPORT_VEHICLE> that is <<ARMOURED>> and is capable of launching an AVLB; armoured bridge launcher. |
83 |
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ARMOURED_FIGHTING_VEHICLE |
A <COMBATANT_VEHICLE> that is <<ARMOURED>> and mounted with guns or other armaments, often used to move groups of soldiers; armoured fighting vehicle. EXAMPLES Infantry fighting <GROUND_VEHICLE>, armoured personnel carrier, self-propelled <MORTAR>, armoured car, chemical reconnaissance <VEHICLE>, anti-tank guided missile launcher. |
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ARMOURED_TRACKED_FIGHTING- _VEHICLE |
A <ARMOURED_TRACKED_VEHICLE> that is heavily <<ARMOURED>>, mounted with cannon and guns; armoured tracked fighting vehicle. |
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ARMOURED_TRACKED_VEHICLE |
A closed <COMBATANT_VEHICLE> that is <<ARMOURED>> and moves on caterpillar treads; armoured tracked vehicle. |
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ARMOURED_UTILITY_VEHICLE |
A <COMBAT_SUPPORT_VEHICLE> that is <<ARMOURED>>; armoured utility vehicle. EXAMPLES Engineering <GROUND_VEHICLE>, tracked load carrier, towing <VEHICLE>, recovery <VEHICLE>. |
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ARMOURY |
A <BUILDING> for storing arms and military <EQUIPMENT>, especially one serving as headquarters for reserve <MILITARY_PERSONNEL>; armoury [AHD, "armory", 1.b]. |
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ARTHROPOD |
An <INVERTEBRATE> of the phylum Arthropoda that is characterized by having a segmented body and jointed limbs; arthropod [SOED, "arthropod"]. EXAMPLES <INSECT>, <ARACHNID>, <CRUSTACEAN>. |
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ARTIFICIAL_SATELLITE |
A <SPACECRAFT> designed to be placed in orbit around a <PLANET> or, occasionally, another <CELESTIAL_BODY>; artificial satellite [SOED, "satellite", A.2.c]. |
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ARTILLERY_BATTERY |
An emplacement for one or more pieces of <FIELD_ARTILLERY>; artillery battery. |
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[SOED, "battery", II.4] |
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ASTRONOMIC_PROPERTY- _SET |
A <PROPERTY_SET> containing information about <CELESTIAL_BODY>s and other astronomical matters. |
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ASTRONOMICAL_STATION |
A <STRUCTURE> used for the scientific study of matter in <SPACE>, especially the <LOCATION>s, dimensions, distribution, motion, composition, energy, and evolution of <CELESTIAL_BODY>s or celestial phenomena; astronomical station. |
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ASW_HELICOPTER |
A <HELICOPTER> designed or designated for ASW operations. |
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ASW_WINGED_AIRCRAFT |
A winged <AIRCRAFT> designed or designated for ASW operations. |
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ATMOSPHERE_PROPERTY- _SET |
A <PROPERTY_SET> describing a <LOCATION> in an <ATMOSPHERE> or an <ATMOSPHERE_REGION>. |
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ATMOSPHERE_REGION |
A <REGION> of an <ATMOSPHERE>. |
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ATMOSPHERIC_LAYER |
A layer in an <ATMOSPHERE> such that the upper and lower <BOUNDARY>s of the layer are defined by two constant value <SURFACE>s of a specified parameter. |
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ATRIUM |
A central court that is located in a <BUILDING>, rises through one or more <FLOOR_LEVEL>s, is surrounded by galleries at each <FLOOR_LEVEL> with <ROOM>s opening off, and is often skylighted; atrium. |
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[SOED, "atrium", 1] |
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ATTACK_HELICOPTER |
A <HELICOPTER> designed for military attack operations. |
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ATTACK_WINGED_AIRCRAFT |
A winged <AIRCRAFT> designed for military attack operations. |
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ATTIC |
The highest <FLOOR_LEVEL> of a <BUILDING>, usually immediately under the <STRUCTURAL_BEAM>s of the <ROOF>, or a <ROOM> in this location; attic [SOED, "attic", B.2]. |
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AUDITORIUM |
A large <BUILDING> for public meetings and/or performances; auditorium. |
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[SOED, "auditorium", 2] |
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AUTOMATED_TELLER_MACHINE |
A <DEVICE> that provides money and/or performs banking services when a special card is inserted and a password is typed in; automated teller machine [SOED, "teller", II.2.a; "automated teller machine"]. |
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AVIATION_NAVIGATION- _MARKER |
An <AERONAUTICAL_AID_TO_NAVIGATION> used as a guide to a pilot of an <AIRCRAFT> seeking a particular <REGION> and/or avoiding a <MAN_MADE_AIR_OBSTRUCTION>; aviation navigation marker. EXAMPLES Flare, distinctive <DISPLAY_SIGN>. |
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[SOED, "marker", 3.c] |