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CLOUD PHYSICIST [1 record]

Record 1 2011-08-26

English

Subject field(s)
  • Air Pollution
  • Atmospheric Physics
  • Occupation Names (General)
DEF

A scientist who studies the formation of precipitation.

CONT

Clouds are a magic show of the sky. Water substance is continually appearing and disappearing. Where does a cloud come from and where does it go? As a cloud physicist I know the sequence of physical causes that brings a cloud into existence and causes it to dissipate. There are only a few cloud physicists among the general populace. But all of us, lay and professionals, can look upon the process with awe and wonder. I do.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Pollution de l'air
  • Physique de l'atmosphère
  • Désignations des emplois (Généralités)
OBS

Dans le contexte du réchauffement climatique, le physicien des nuages est celui qui tente d'éclaircir un facteur très mal connu, celui de la formation des nuages. Une meilleure connaissance des nuages permettraient aux modèles actuels de prévoir avec beaucoup plus de précision l'avenir climatique de la planète.

Spanish

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