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ALTIMETRIC EQUATION [1 record]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2003-11-12
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Scientific Measurements and Analyses
- Meteorology
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- hypsometric equation
1, record 1, English, hypsometric%20equation
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- altimetric equation 1, record 1, English, altimetric%20equation
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
An equation based on the hydrostatic equation for (1) determining the geopotential difference between two pressure levels; (2) reducing the observed pressure to another level; (3) calibrating an aneroid barometer. 1, record 1, English, - hypsometric%20equation
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Mesures et analyse (Sciences)
- Météorologie
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- équation hypsométrique
1, record 1, French, %C3%A9quation%20hypsom%C3%A9trique
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- équation altimétrique 1, record 1, French, %C3%A9quation%20altim%C3%A9trique
feminine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Équation reposant sur l'équation hydrostatique pour : 1) déterminer la différence de géopotentiel entre deux niveaux de pression; 2) réduire la pression observée à celle d'un autre niveau; 3) étalonner un baromètre anéroïde. 1, record 1, French, - %C3%A9quation%20hypsom%C3%A9trique
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Medición y análisis (Ciencias)
- Meteorología
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- ecuación hipsométrica
1, record 1, Spanish, ecuaci%C3%B3n%20hipsom%C3%A9trica
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Ecuación basada en la ecuación hidrostática para: 1)determinar la diferencia geopotencial entre dos niveles de presión; 2)reducir la presión observada a otro nivel; 3)calibrar un barómetro aneroide. 1, record 1, Spanish, - ecuaci%C3%B3n%20hipsom%C3%A9trica
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