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DIAGRAMME THERMODYNAMIQUE [1 record]

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Record 1 2004-09-23

English

Subject field(s)
  • Meteorological Forecasting, Data Measurement and Analysis
DEF

Diagram used to represent the thermodynamic state of a portion of the atmosphere as defined by pressure, temperature and humidity, or by other variables on which this state depends.

OBS

Some authors restrict the use of this term to those diagrams in which equal areas represent equal energies.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Prévisions météorologiques et mesure et analyse des données
DEF

Diagramme qui représente l'état thermodynamique d'une portion de l'atmosphère, défini par la pression, la température et l'humidité, ou par d'autres variables dont dépend cet état.

OBS

Certains auteurs restreignent l'emploi de ce terme aux diagrammes sur lesquels des aires égales représentent des énergies égales.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Previsiones meteorológicas, medición y análisis de datos
DEF

Diagrama usado para representar el estado termodinámico de una porción de la atmósfera definida por tres variables: presión, temperatura y humedad, o por otras variables de las que dependa ese estado.

OBS

Algunos autores restringen el uso de este término a aquellos diagramas en que áreas iguales representan energías iguales.

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