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SVP [5 records]

Record 1 2023-05-09

English

Subject field(s)
  • Scientific Measurements and Analyses
  • Sonar and Underwater Detection (Military)
CONT

When we plot the speed of sound as a function of depth in the ocean, it is called the sound velocity profile or SVP. An SVP is a very useful tool for being able to predict the path of propagation of sound in the ocean.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Mesures et analyse (Sciences)
  • Sonar et détection sous-marine (Militaire)

Spanish

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Record 2 2002-12-03

English

Subject field(s)
  • Meteorology
  • Hydrology and Hydrography
DEF

Maximum value that the water vapour pressure in air can reach at a given temperature.

OBS

Since in nature, such a "plane surface of pure water" is rarely found and the physico-chemical environment of water vapor is anything but constant, this strict concept of saturation can be very misleading with regard to actual condensation processes; but the conservative base which this definition supplies is required as a comparison standard (as for relative humidity measurements). More specific terminology is often advisedly used, like "saturation with respect to water" or "saturation with respect to ice."

OBS

The saturation vapor pressure is temperature dependent, which differs for a flat or curved liquid surface (such as a spherical droplet).

OBS

The term "saturation vapor pressure" is also used, with a different meaning, as a synonym of "equilibrium vapor pressure.

Key term(s)
  • maximum vapor pressure
  • saturating vapor pressure

French

Domaine(s)
  • Météorologie
  • Hydrologie et hydrographie
CONT

Si dans une enceinte vide (à température ambiante par exemple), on injecte de l'eau, celle-ci va se vaporiser. Au fur et à mesure que la masse d'eau injectée augmente, la pression va monter jusqu'à une limite appelée pression de vapeur saturante (autrefois appelée tension de vapeur).

OBS

La pression de vapeur dans le milieu qui la contient est en général appelée «tension de vapeur».

OBS

En météorologie, on entend par le terme «vapeur» la vapeur d'eau. Si la confusion est possible, on peut préciser en utilisant le terme «pression de vapeur d'eau saturante».

Key term(s)
  • tension de vapeur

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Meteorología
  • Hidrología e hidrografía
DEF

Máxima presión parcial posible del vapor de agua en el aire o atmósfera a una temperatura dada.

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Record 3 1998-12-07

English

Subject field(s)
  • Non-Gov. Provincial Bodies and Committees (Canadian)
  • Anti-pollution Measures
OBS

The English title is a translation and it is not recognized officially, as specified by a spokesperson contacted by phone.

OBS

Organization which is established in Montréal, Quebec.

Key term(s)
  • Society to Conquer Pollution

French

Domaine(s)
  • Organismes et comités provinciaux non gouv. canadiens
  • Mesures antipollution
OBS

[...] la Société pour vaincre la pollution a recommandé l'organisation d'une vaste campagne de sensibilisation pour alerter la population du Québec sur les dangers des pluies acides.

OBS

Organisme établi à Montréal (Québec).

Spanish

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Record 4 1998-03-17

English

Subject field(s)
  • Labour and Employment
CONT

Specific vocational preparation measures the amount of job-specific training required to perform the specific occupational task reasonably well.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Travail et emploi

Spanish

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Record 5 1997-12-17

English

Subject field(s)
  • Titles of Programs and Courses
  • Types of Ships and Boats

French

Domaine(s)
  • Titres de programmes et de cours
  • Types de bateaux

Spanish

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