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SKI-POLE PROBE [1 record]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2008-01-23
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Atmospheric, Climatic and Meteorological Phenomena
- Search and Rescue (Paramilitary)
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- ski-pole probe
1, record 1, English, ski%2Dpole%20probe
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- ski pole probe 2, record 1, English, ski%20pole%20probe
correct
- probe ski pole 3, record 1, English, probe%20ski%20pole
correct
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A ski pole [that can] be quickly converted to an avalanche probe. 4, record 1, English, - ski%2Dpole%20probe
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Special ski poles are made to be assembled into a probe (after the baskets and handles are removed). Because of their greater diameter, conical shape, and shorter length, ski pole probes are more difficult to use, but they can be valuable tools in emergencies. Ski pole probe users are advised to practice removal of handles and baskets and assembly prior to use. 5, record 1, English, - ski%2Dpole%20probe
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 CONT
Collapsible (or sectional) probes are preferred over ski-pole probes. Ski-pole probes may be lost in the avalanche (even if the survivor comes to rest on the surface), often they are hard to assemble, and their large diameter and conical shape make probing more difficult. 1, record 1, English, - ski%2Dpole%20probe
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
probe: A [long, thin] ... pole that is used for locating buried avalanche victims in avalanche debris. Probes may also be used to locate strong and weak layers within the snowpack and thereby obtain a qualitative feel for structure with depth. [Probes are also used to check the snowdepth.] 6, record 1, English, - ski%2Dpole%20probe
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Phénomènes météorologiques, climatiques et atmosphériques
- Recherche et sauvetage (Paramilitaire)
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- bâton-sonde
1, record 1, French, b%C3%A2ton%2Dsonde
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Bâtons de ski télescopiques, dont on enlève les rondelles et que l'on met bout à bout [pour former une sonde d'avalanche]. 1, record 1, French, - b%C3%A2ton%2Dsonde
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
bâton-sonde : la sonde ainsi obtenue peut faire selon les modèles jusqu'à 3 m. 1, record 1, French, - b%C3%A2ton%2Dsonde
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
sonde d'avalanche : longue tige que l'on enfonce dans la neige afin de localiser une victime ensevelie. La sonde sert aussi à connaître la profondeur d'ensevelissement de la victime d'avalanche et à vérifier l'épaisseur du manteau neigeux. 2, record 1, French, - b%C3%A2ton%2Dsonde
Record 1, Key term(s)
- bâton sonde
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
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