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Record 1 1991-06-13

English

Subject field(s)
  • Water Pollution
  • Anti-pollution Measures
CONT

Some (fence booms) also have a barrier projecting vertically above the water to control splash.

CONT

Fence type barriers usually consist of a vertical plane extending above and below the water surface. The attached flotation is generally in such a position that the "fence" floats with one-third above the water line.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Pollution de l'eau
  • Mesures antipollution
CONT

Les barrières à panneau sont normalement constituées d'un panneau vertical qui est à la fois émergé et immergé. Le flotteur fixé est généralement disposé de façon qu'un tiers du panneau flotte au-dessus du niveau de l'eau.

Spanish

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