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WIND TURBULENCE [1 record]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2003-06-05
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Atmospheric Physics
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- wind turbulence
1, record 1, English, wind%20turbulence
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The dispersion of pollutants or substances around buildings can be simulated along with different measuring methods in the wind tunnel. ... In dependence of influencing parameters (wind direction, wind speed, wind turbulence) the local concentration is measured then at different monitoring points. 2, record 1, English, - wind%20turbulence
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 CONT
Rough terrain creates wind turbulence, and turbulence influences the vertical diffusion of aerosol. This turbulence reduces agent effectiveness and area coverage. Terrain affects the path of the aerosol and the distribution of surface concentration. 3, record 1, English, - wind%20turbulence
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Physique de l'atmosphère
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- turbulence du vent
1, record 1, French, turbulence%20du%20vent
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Quant au degré de turbulence du vent, plus difficile à saisir, on le représente le plus souvent par la vitesse maximale des rafales pendant le même intervalle de temps. 1, record 1, French, - turbulence%20du%20vent
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 CONT
Il existe une relation évidente entre la vitesse du vent et les niveaux de concentrations de polluants. La dispersion des polluants augmente avec la vitesse et la turbulence du vent. Un vent faible favorise donc l'accumulation des polluants. 2, record 1, French, - turbulence%20du%20vent
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
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