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Record 1 2012-06-05

English

Subject field(s)
  • Atmospheric Physics
  • Atmospheric, Climatic and Meteorological Phenomena
DEF

Distinct and lasting grouping of clouds, generally comprising several differentiated zones (cloud sectors) which are assembled in a characteristic way and in each of which the general aspect of the sky as a whole displays marked peculiarities.

OBS

Analysis of cloud systems is termed "nephanalysis".

French

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

Groupement de nuages distinct et durable, généralement composé de plusieurs zones différenciées (secteurs nuageux) qui sont assemblées d'une façon caractéristique et dans chacune desquelles l'aspect général de l'ensemble du ciel présente des particularités marquées.

OBS

À chaque catégorie de perturbation correspond un système nuageux spécifique. Aux latitudes tempérées deux de ces ensembles sont plus fréquents : le système nuageux dépressionnaire et le système nuageux orageux.

Key term(s)
  • succession nuageuse

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Física de la atmósfera
  • Fenómenos meteorológicos, climáticos y atmosféricos
DEF

Agrupación bien diferenciada y duradera de nubes en la que se pueden, en general, distinguir varias zonas diferenciadas llamadas sectores nubosos, ensamblados de una manera característica, en cada uno de los cuales el aspecto general del cielo, en su conjunto, muestra peculiaridades marcadas.

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