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Record 1 2012-11-29

English

Subject field(s)
  • Geomorphology and Geomorphogeny
  • Atmospheric Physics
CONT

Strong winds have been recorded at higher elevations. [Example approved by the Avalanche Bulletin Terminology Standardization Committee.]

OBS

higher elevation; upper elevation; upper level: terms officially approved by the Avalanche Bulletin Terminology Standardization Committee.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Géomorphologie et géomorphogénie
  • Physique de l'atmosphère
CONT

Des vents forts ont été enregistrés à haute altitude. [Exemple entériné par le Comité d'uniformisation de la terminologie des bulletins d'avalanche.]

OBS

haute altitude : terme uniformisé par le Comité d'uniformisation de la terminologie des bulletins d'avalanche.

Spanish

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Record 2 2005-06-01

English

Subject field(s)
  • Atmospheric Physics
  • Meteorological Forecasting, Data Measurement and Analysis
  • Geophysics
CONT

Upper air [is] in synoptic meteorology and in weather observing, that portion of the atmosphere that is above the lower troposphere.

OBS

upper air: Term without precise definition; used mainly in synoptic meteorology to signify the region from the base of the free atmosphere to the upper limit of routine balloon sounding (lower stratosphere).

OBS

Therefore, upper level lows and highs, troughs, winds, observations, and charts all apply to atmospheric phenomena above the surface.

OBS

No distinct lower limit is set but the term can be generally applied to the levels above 850 mb. Compare upper atmosphere.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Physique de l'atmosphère
  • Prévisions météorologiques et mesure et analyse des données
  • Géophysique
OBS

atmosphère libre : Terme sans définition précise; utilisé principalement en météorologie synoptique pour désigner la région allant de la base de l'atmosphère libre jusqu'à la limite supérieure des sondages de routine par ballon (basse stratosphère).

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Física de la atmósfera
  • Previsiones meteorológicas, medición y análisis de datos
  • Geofísica
OBS

alta atmósfera: Término sin definición precisa; utilizado principalmente en meteorología sinóptica para indicar la región comprendida entre la base de la atmósfera libre y el límite superior de los sondeos ordinarios con globo (estratosfera baja).

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Record 3 1985-11-04

English

Subject field(s)
  • Rolling Stock (Railroads)

French

Domaine(s)
  • Matériel roulant (Chemins de fer)
OBS

dans le cas de voitures panoramiques ou à dôme, on pourrait parler de «places panoramiques».

Spanish

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