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capping layer [2 records]

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Record 1 2019-11-26

English

Subject field(s)
  • Atmospheric, Climatic and Meteorological Phenomena
  • Atmospheric Physics
  • Air Pollution
CONT

... the pollution potential of a deep valley may become very high during periods when there is not an adequate exchange rate with cleaner air aloft, due to a capping inversion ...

French

Domaine(s)
  • Phénomènes météorologiques, climatiques et atmosphériques
  • Physique de l'atmosphère
  • Pollution de l'air
OBS

[...] par le blocage qu'elles imposent à la diffusion verticale de l'air, les inversions de température à basse altitude constituent des «couvercles» qui souvent aggravent les effets de la pollution atmosphérique, particulièrement en cas de vent faible ou d'absence de vent.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Fenómenos meteorológicos, climáticos y atmosféricos
  • Física de la atmósfera
  • Contaminación del aire
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Record 2 2012-12-06

English

Subject field(s)
  • Road Design
DEF

An optional layer of granular or treated material on top of the subgrade and immediately below formation level, to provide improved foundation for the subbase layer.

OBS

capping layer: term and definition proposed by the World Road Association.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Conception des voies de circulation
DEF

Couche de matériaux granulaires ou traités, éventuellement posés sur le sol de fondation en vue d'améliorer le support de la couche de fondation.

OBS

couche de forme; sous-fondation : termes et définition proposés par l'Association mondiale de la route.

Spanish

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