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DISSIPATION TRAIL [1 record]

Record 1 2003-07-16

English

Subject field(s)
  • Atmospheric, Climatic and Meteorological Phenomena
  • Flights (Air Transport)
DEF

A clearly delineated limpid lane forming behind an aircraft flying in a thin cloud layer; the opposite of a condensation trail.

OBS

Not to be confused with condensation, exhaust, or aerodynamic trail.

OBS

dissipation trail; distrail: terms officially approved by the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO).

French

Domaine(s)
  • Phénomènes météorologiques, climatiques et atmosphériques
  • Vols (Transport aérien)
DEF

Sillon limpide nettement marqué se dessinant derrière un aéronef volant dans une mince couche nuageuse.

OBS

Ne pas confondre avec les termes : traînées de condensation, d'échappement ou de détente.

OBS

traînée de dissipation : terme uniformisé par l'Organisation de l'aviation civile internationale (OACI).

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Fenómenos meteorológicos, climáticos y atmosféricos
  • Vuelos (Transporte aéreo)
DEF

Surco límpido, bien delimitado, que se forma detrás de una aeronave cuando vuela en el interior de una capa nubosa delgada; es antónimo de estela de condensación.

OBS

estela de disipación : término aceptado oficialmente por la Organización de Aviación Civil Internacional (OACI).

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