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GRADIENT THERMIQUE [2 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2011-09-01
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Metrology and Units of Measure
- Thermodynamics
- Meteorological Forecasting, Data Measurement and Analysis
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- temperature gradient
1, record 1, English, temperature%20gradient
correct, standardized
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
gradient: In meteorology, the change in the value of an atmospheric variable per unit of horizontal distance, as temperature gradient or air pressure gradient. 2, record 1, English, - temperature%20gradient
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
In common usage, the term "temperature gradient" is reserved for temperature change with horizontal distance and the term "temperature lapse rate", for change of temperature with height. 3, record 1, English, - temperature%20gradient
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
temperature gradient: term standardized by ISO. 4, record 1, English, - temperature%20gradient
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Unités de mesure et métrologie
- Thermodynamique
- Prévisions météorologiques et mesure et analyse des données
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- gradient de température
1, record 1, French, gradient%20de%20temp%C3%A9rature
correct, masculine noun, standardized, officially approved
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- gradient thermique 2, record 1, French, gradient%20thermique
correct, masculine noun, standardized
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
gradient : Taux de variation d'un élément météorologique en fonction de la distance. Dans le sens vertical, le gradient de température (gradient thermique) s'exprime en degrés C par 100 m [...] Dans le sens horizontal, le gradient de pression s'exprime en millibars par 100 km ou par degré géographique (111 km). 3, record 1, French, - gradient%20de%20temp%C3%A9rature
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
gradient de température; gradient thermique : termes normalisés par l'ISO; gradient de température : terme uniformisé par le Comité d'uniformisation de la terminologie aéronautique (CUTA) - Opérations aériennes. 4, record 1, French, - gradient%20de%20temp%C3%A9rature
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2009-02-17
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Geophysics
- Geothermal Energy
- Thermal Springs - Uses
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- geothermal gradient
1, record 2, English, geothermal%20gradient
correct, see observation
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- thermal gradient 2, record 2, English, thermal%20gradient
correct, see observation
- temperature gradient 3, record 2, English, temperature%20gradient
correct, see observation
- heat flow value 4, record 2, English, heat%20flow%20value
- heat gradient 5, record 2, English, heat%20gradient
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The increase in the temperature of the earth with the increasing depth from the surface ... 6, record 2, English, - geothermal%20gradient
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
As the depth of a well increases, so does the temperature; this phenomenon is known as the temperature gradient. 6, record 2, English, - geothermal%20gradient
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
... expressed either in degrees per unit depth or in units of depth per degree. 7, record 2, English, - geothermal%20gradient
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
... averages about 1°F per 60 ft, but may be considerably greater. 6, record 2, English, - geothermal%20gradient
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 3 OBS
When applied to the Earth, the term "geothermal gradient" may be used [as a synonym for "thermal gradient"]. 8, record 2, English, - geothermal%20gradient
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 4 OBS
Not to be confused with "geothermal degree." 9, record 2, English, - geothermal%20gradient
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 5 OBS
thermal gradient; geothermal gradient; temperature gradient: terms used at Natural Resources Canada - Earth Sciences Sector. 9, record 2, English, - geothermal%20gradient
Record 2, Key term(s)
- geothermic gradient
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Géophysique
- Énergie géothermique
- Thermalisme
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- gradient géothermique
1, record 2, French, gradient%20g%C3%A9othermique
correct, see observation, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- gradient géothermal 2, record 2, French, gradient%20g%C3%A9othermal
correct, masculine noun
- gradient thermique 3, record 2, French, gradient%20thermique
correct, see observation, masculine noun
- gradient de température 4, record 2, French, gradient%20de%20temp%C3%A9rature
see observation, masculine noun
- taux de variation de la température 5, record 2, French, taux%20de%20variation%20de%20la%20temp%C3%A9rature
see observation, masculine noun
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Augmentation de la température en fonction de la profondeur en dessous de la surface. 6, record 2, French, - gradient%20g%C3%A9othermique
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
[Le gradient géothermique] varie d'après l'histoire géologique, la radioactivité des roches et leur conductivité. En moyenne, il est de 35 °C par kilomètre. 7, record 2, French, - gradient%20g%C3%A9othermique
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 CONT
L'accroissement [de température] est en général de 1° pour un enfoncement de 30 à 35 m et on exprime ce résultat en disant que le degré ou gradient géothermique est de 33 m. [...] le degré géothermique signifie qu'il existe une source de chaleur profonde et permanente sous l'écorce terrestre [...] 8, record 2, French, - gradient%20g%C3%A9othermique
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 3 CONT
Le milieu tectonique le plus favorable à la présence de cheminées kimberlitiques est un craton ancien et épais, à faible gradient géothermique. 9, record 2, French, - gradient%20g%C3%A9othermique
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
gradient géothermique; gradient thermique; gradient de température; taux de variation de la température : termes en usage à Ressources naturelles Canada - Secteur des sciences de la Terre. 10, record 2, French, - gradient%20g%C3%A9othermique
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Geofísica
- Energía geotérmica
- Fuentes termales - usos
Record 2, Main entry term, Spanish
- gradiente geotérmico
1, record 2, Spanish, gradiente%20geot%C3%A9rmico
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 2, Synonyms, Spanish
- gradiente térmico 2, record 2, Spanish, gradiente%20t%C3%A9rmico
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Aumento de la temperatura de la tierra por unidad de profundidad (aproximadamente 3,3 °C por 100 m). 3, record 2, Spanish, - gradiente%20geot%C3%A9rmico
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