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ATMOSPHERIC PRESSURE METER [1 record]

Record 1 2015-01-12

English

Subject field(s)
  • Scientific Instruments
  • Weather Stations and Meteorological Instruments and Equipment
DEF

An instrument for measuring atmospheric pressure.

CONT

A rising barometer often indicates good weather approaching. [Example approved by the Avalanche Bulletin Terminology Standardization Committee.]

OBS

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

French

Domaine(s)
  • Instruments scientifiques
  • Stations, instruments et équipements météorologiques
DEF

Instrument de mesure de la pression atmosphérique.

CONT

Une hausse du baromètre indique souvent le beau temps. [Exemple entériné par le Comité d'uniformisation de la terminologie des bulletins d'avalanche.]

OBS

On utilise deux sortes de baromètre : le baromètre anéroïde à capsule et le baromètre à mercure.

OBS

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

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Instrumentos científicos
  • Estaciones, instrumentos y equipos meteorológicos
DEF

Instrumento para medir la presión atmosférica.

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