1.1 This terminology document is a compilation of definitions of terms, abbreviations, and acronyms that are unique to climbing, mountaineering, search and rescue collected in order to provide consistency in communication when used in actual operations, training, literature, and the statistical basis for rating a product's performance dealing with this field.

2. Referenced Documents (purchase separately) The documents listed below are referenced within the subject standard but are not provided as part of the standard.

ASTM Standards

E456 Terminology Relating to Quality and Statistics

E1150 Definitions of Terms Relating to Fatigue

Keywords

Climbing and mountaineering equipment; Terminology--sports equipment;

ICS Code

ICS Number Code 01.040.97 (Domestic and commercial equipment. Entertainment. Sports (Vocabularies)); 97.220.40 (Outdoor and water sports equipment)

Citing ASTM Standards

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