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Record 1 2004-11-08

English

Subject field(s)
  • Atmospheric Physics
  • Remote Sensing
DEF

Graph showing the variation of a meteorological element with height.

CONT

The vertical profiles of wind speed, wind direction, and temperature were provided by tracking pilot balloons with two theodolites. The temperature information was obtained by attaching a minisonde to the balloons.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Physique de l'atmosphère
  • Télédétection
DEF

Graphique montrant la variation d'un élément météorologique avec la hauteur.

CONT

Ces inconnues portent sur les données d'émission, les données de précipitation, la dispersion atmosphérique et les processus de dépôt, la chimie de l'atmosphère, la mesure des profils verticaux par échantillonnage aérien et l'amélioration des appareils de mesure utilisés dans les avions.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Física de la atmósfera
  • Teledetección
DEF

Gráfica que muestra la variación de la temperatura con la altura.

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Record 2 1990-05-24

English

Subject field(s)
  • Air Pollution

French

Domaine(s)
  • Pollution de l'air
DEF

Courbe qui donne la variation de la concentration d'un constituant atmosphérique en fonction de l'altitude.

Spanish

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