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ADCP [3 records]

Record 1 2020-05-01

English

Subject field(s)
  • Scientific Instruments
  • Hydrology and Hydrography
  • Environmental Studies and Analyses
DEF

A hydroacoustic current meter similar to a sonar, used to measure water current velocities over a depth range using the Doppler effect of sound waves scattered back from particles within the water column.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Instruments scientifiques
  • Hydrologie et hydrographie
  • Études et analyses environnementales
DEF

Instrument utilisé pour mesurer la vitesse du courant de l'eau.

Spanish

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Record 2 2002-12-13

English

Subject field(s)
  • Titles of International Programs
  • Fish
OBS

Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Titres de programmes internationaux
  • Poissons
OBS

Organisation des Nations Unies pour l'alimentation et l'agriculture.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Títulos de programas internacionales
  • Peces
OBS

Organización de las Naciones Unidas para la Agricultura y la Alimentación.

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Record 3 2000-10-26

English

Subject field(s)
  • Operations (Air Forces)

French

Domaine(s)
  • Opérations (Forces aériennes)

Spanish

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