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isopleth [2 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2013-08-06
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Cartography
- Meteorological Forecasting, Data Measurement and Analysis
- Hydrology and Hydrography
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- isopleth
1, record 1, English, isopleth
correct, see observation
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
An isogram on a graph showing the occurrence or frequency of a phenomenon as a function of two variables - often used of meteorological elements. 2, record 1, English, - isopleth
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
... e.g. line of equal value of a hydrological element represented as a function of two coordinates: hours of the day and months of the year. 3, record 1, English, - isopleth
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Often the term is used loosely as a synonym of isogram. 4, record 1, English, - isopleth
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Cartographie
- Prévisions météorologiques et mesure et analyse des données
- Hydrologie et hydrographie
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- isoplèthe
1, record 1, French, isopl%C3%A8the
correct, see observation, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- isoplète 2, record 1, French, isopl%C3%A8te
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Ligne joignant les points d'égale valeur d'une fonction à deux variables. 3, record 1, French, - isopl%C3%A8the
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Par exemple, ligne d'égale valeur d'un élément hydrologique ou météorologique représenté en fonction des deux coordonnées : heures de la journée et mois de l'année. 4, record 1, French, - isopl%C3%A8the
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
isoplèthe : le terme est souvent utilisé abusivement comme synonyme d'isogramme. 5, record 1, French, - isopl%C3%A8the
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Cartografía
- Previsiones meteorológicas, medición y análisis de datos
- Hidrología e hidrografía
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- isopleta
1, record 1, Spanish, isopleta
correct, see observation, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Línea que une puntos de igual valor de una función de dos variables. 2, record 1, Spanish, - isopleta
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Con frecuencia se usa este término, con poca precisión, como sinónimo de isograma. 2, record 1, Spanish, - isopleta
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
[...] por ejemplo línea de igual valor de un elemento hidrológico representado como función de dos coordenadas: horas del día y meses del año. 3, record 1, Spanish, - isopleta
Record 2 - internal organization data 2004-06-15
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Atmospheric Physics
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- isopleth
1, record 2, English, isopleth
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A line on a map connecting points at which a given variable has a specified constant value ... 2, record 2, English, - isopleth
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Isopleths such as isothermal lines or topographic contour lines. 2, record 2, English, - isopleth
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Physique de l'atmosphère
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- isoplèthe
1, record 2, French, isopl%C3%A8the
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- isoplète 2, record 2, French, isopl%C3%A8te
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Courbe reliant les points où un élément climatique présente la même valeur. 2, record 2, French, - isopl%C3%A8the
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Les isoplètes portent des noms particuliers selon les éléments climatiques pris en compte (isobares, isothermes, etc.) 2, record 2, French, - isopl%C3%A8the
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Física de la atmósfera
Record 2, Main entry term, Spanish
- isopleta
1, record 2, Spanish, isopleta
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 2, Synonyms, Spanish
- isolínea 1, record 2, Spanish, isol%C3%ADnea
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Línea que en un gráfico une los distintos puntos que tienen valores idénticos para alguna característica meteorológica. 1, record 2, Spanish, - isopleta
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