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loading pattern [2 records]

Record 1 2007-09-27

English

Subject field(s)
  • Atmospheric, Climatic and Meteorological Phenomena
CONT

The loading pattern of that slope is unusual. [Example approved by the Avalanche Bulletin Terminology Standardization Committee.]

OBS

"Loading pattern" means the most common way that the wind distributes (loads) the snow onto a slope. [Reference: Grant Statham, Avalanche Specialist, Parks Canada.]

OBS

loading pattern: term officially approved by the Avalanche Bulletin Terminology Standardization Committee.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Phénomènes météorologiques, climatiques et atmosphériques
CONT

La répartition de la neige transportée par le vent sur cette pente est inhabituelle. [Exemple entériné par le Comité d'uniformisation de la terminologie des bulletins d'avalanche.]

OBS

répartition de la neige transportée par le vent : terme uniformisé par le Comité d'uniformisation de la terminologie des bulletins d'avalanche.

Spanish

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Record 2 1976-06-19

English

Subject field(s)
  • Materials Handling

French

Domaine(s)
  • Manutention

Spanish

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