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FROST FAN [1 record]

Record 1 2010-03-11

English

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

Fixed fan or helicopter used during stable atmospheric conditions to prevent frost damage to orchards, vineyards, etc., by producing turbulent mixing of the higher, warmer air layers with the cold air near the ground.

Key term(s)
  • frost fans

French

Domaine(s)
  • Stations, instruments et équipements météorologiques
  • Matériel de protection des végétaux
DEF

Ventilateur fixe ou hélicoptère utilisé dans des conditions atmosphériques stables pour prévenir les dégâts occasionnés par le gel aux vergers, vignobles, etc., grâce au brassage turbulent des couches d'air supérieures plus chaudes avec l'air froid voisin du sol.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Estaciones, instrumentos y equipos meteorológicos
  • Equipo para la lucha antiparasitaria
DEF

Ventilador fijo o helicóptero utilizado en condiciones estables de la atmósfera para evitar los daños de la helada en árboles frutales, viñedos, etc. Actúa al producir una mezcla turbulenta entre las capas de aire caliente superiores y las cercanas al suelo más frías.

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