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AIRBORNE ASH [3 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2015-04-15
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Radar, Radio Guidance and Goniometry
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- ground-based radar coverage
1, record 1, English, ground%2Dbased%20radar%20coverage
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Detection of volcanic ash clouds by both ground-based and airborne radar systems is highly desirable. Airborne radars would provide in-flight detection of ash clouds for regions where ground-based radar coverage is not available, allowing for real-time pilot reaction to a potentially dangerous situation. 2, record 1, English, - ground%2Dbased%20radar%20coverage
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Radar, radioguidage et radiogoniométrie
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- couverture radar au sol
1, record 1, French, couverture%20radar%20au%20sol
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2010-12-30
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Vulcanology and Seismology
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- airborne ash
1, record 2, English, airborne%20ash
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Airborne ash can diminish visibility, damage flight control systems, and cause jet engines to fail. USGS [United States Geological Survey] and other scientists with the Alaska Volcano Observatory are playing a leading role in the international effort to reduce the risk posed to aircraft by volcanic eruptions. 2, record 2, English, - airborne%20ash
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 CONT
Fly ash created by generating plants is similar to airborne ash produced by volcanoes and forest fires, and consists mostly of carbon. 3, record 2, English, - airborne%20ash
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
airborne: Moved or conveyed by or through air. 4, record 2, English, - airborne%20ash
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
airborne ash : term used at Natural Resources Canada-Earth Sciences Sector. 5, record 2, English, - airborne%20ash
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Volcanologie et sismologie
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- cendres aériennes
1, record 2, French, cendres%20a%C3%A9riennes
correct, feminine noun, plural
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
La colonne peut mesurer plusieurs kilomètres de hauteur et la retombée des cendres aériennes donne des dépôts aériens de cendres. 2, record 2, French, - cendres%20a%C3%A9riennes
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2009-04-06
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Vulcanology and Seismology
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- airborne
1, record 3, English, airborne
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Moved or conveyed by or through air. 2, record 3, English, - airborne
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
airborne: term used at Natural Resources Canada - Earth Sciences Sector. 3, record 3, English, - airborne
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 PHR
Airborne ash. 3, record 3, English, - airborne
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Volcanologie et sismologie
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- aérien
1, record 3, French, a%C3%A9rien
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
aérien : termes en usage à Ressources naturelles Canada - Secteur des sciences de la Terre. 2, record 3, French, - a%C3%A9rien
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 PHR
Cendres aériennes. 2, record 3, French, - a%C3%A9rien
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
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