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AVALANCHE CORD [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
- avalanche cord
1, record 1, English, avalanche%20cord
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- rescue cord 2, record 1, English, rescue%20cord
correct
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Using an avalanche cord is the oldest form of equipment - mainly used before beacons became available. The principle is simple. An approximately 10-meter long red cord (similar to parachute cord) is attached to the person in question's belt. While skiing, snowboarding, or walking the cord is dragged along behind the person. If the person gets buried in an avalanche, the light cord stays on top of the snow. Due to the color the cord is easily visible for rescue personnel. Typically the cord has iron markings every one meter that indicate the direction and length to the victim. 3, record 1, English, - avalanche%20cord
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Phénomènes météorologiques, climatiques et atmosphériques
- Recherche et sauvetage (Paramilitaire)
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- cordelette d'avalanche
1, record 1, French, cordelette%20d%27avalanche
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Le principe qui a conduit à la cordelette d'avalanche est simple. Lorsqu'un skieur est emporté par une avalanche, la probabilité qu'il soit repéré augmente s'il traîne derrière lui une cordelette de couleur vive, dont il est probable qu'une partie reste visible en surface de l'avalanche. En «remontant» la cordelette, on atteint la victime à laquelle elle est attachée. Elle était donc directement destinée au pratiquant lui-même, qu'il soit professionnel ou non. La cordelette d'avalanche, en nylon ou perlon, mesurait 16 m de long, et avait un diamètre de 3 mm. Elle possédait tous les deux ou trois mètres une bague en laiton sur laquelle était inscrite une flèche indiquant la direction de la victime et la distance l'en séparant. 2, record 1, French, - cordelette%20d%27avalanche
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
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