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Record 1 2003-06-11

English

Subject field(s)
  • Titles of Monographs
  • Atmospheric Physics
OBS

The code used in the transmission of marine weather forecast is known as the MAFOR code. The code begins with a Date/Time group, followed by the name of the lake to which the forecast applies, followed by one or more five figure groups may in turn be followed by an optional group.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Titres de monographies
  • Physique de l'atmosphère
OBS

Le code MAFOR est celui que l'on utilise pour la transmission des prévisions météorologiques maritimes. Il commence par un groupe date/heure que suit le nom du lac couvert par la prévision, suivi d'un ou plusieurs groupes de cinq chiffres qui peuvent aussi être suivis d'un groupe optionnel.

Spanish

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