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FALLOUT WIND VECTOR PLOT [1 record]

Record 1 2022-01-20

English

Subject field(s)
  • Statistical Graphs and Diagrams
  • Emergency Management
  • CBRNE Operations
DEF

A wind vector diagram based on the wind speed and direction from the surface of the earth to the highest altitude of interest.

OBS

[A fallout wind vector plot] is used for fallout prediction.

OBS

fallout wind vector plot: designation and definition standardized by NATO.

Key term(s)
  • fall-out wind vector plot

French

Domaine(s)
  • Diagrammes et graphiques (Statistique)
  • Gestion des urgences
  • Opérations CBRNE
DEF

Diagramme vectoriel établi à partir des valeurs de vitesse et de direction du vent depuis la surface de la terre jusqu'à l'altitude maximale d'intérêt.

OBS

graphique de vectorisation des vents pour le calcul des retombées : désignation et définition normalisées par l'OTAN.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Diagramas y gráficos estadísticos
  • Gestión de emergencias
  • Operaciones QBRNE
DEF

Diagrama vectorial del viento, basado en la estructura del viento, desde la superficie de la tierra hasta la máxima altura de interés.

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