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CORRECTION TEMPERATURE [15 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2022-04-22
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Weather Stations and Meteorological Instruments and Equipment
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- Gold slide
1, record 1, English, Gold%20slide
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A special slide rule attached to the barometer and incorporating the attached thermometer, and having scales of temperature, index correction, latitude, and height above sea level. 2, record 1, English, - Gold%20slide
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Stations, instruments et équipements météorologiques
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- échelle mobile de Gold
1, record 1, French, %C3%A9chelle%20mobile%20de%20Gold
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 2016-02-19
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Statistics
- Hydrology and Hydrography
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- detrended quantile mapping
1, record 2, English, detrended%20quantile%20mapping
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
- DQM 1, record 2, English, DQM
correct
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Outputs from seven downscaling methods – bias correction constructed analogues(BCCA), double BCCA(DBCCA), BCCA with quantile mapping reordering(BCCAQ), bias correction spatial disaggregation(BCSD), BCSD using minimum/maximum temperature(BCSDX), climate imprint delta method(CI), and bias corrected CI(BCCI) – are used to drive the Variable Infiltration Capacity(VIC) model over the snow-dominated Peace River basin, British Columbia. 1, record 2, English, - detrended%20quantile%20mapping
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Statistique
- Hydrologie et hydrographie
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- cartographie des quantiles détendancée
1, record 2, French, cartographie%20des%20quantiles%20d%C3%A9tendanc%C3%A9e
proposal, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2016-02-19
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Statistics
- Hydrology and Hydrography
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- split-sample validation
1, record 3, English, split%2Dsample%20validation
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Outputs from seven downscaling methods – bias correction constructed analogues(BCCA), double BCCA(DBCCA), BCCA with quantile mapping reordering(BCCAQ), bias correction spatial disaggregation(BCSD), BCSD using minimum/maximum temperature(BCSDX), climate imprint delta method(CI), and bias corrected CI(BCCI) – are used to drive the Variable Infiltration Capacity(VIC) model over the snow-dominated Peace River basin, British Columbia. Outputs are tested using split-sample validation on 26 climate extremes indices(ClimDEX) and two hydrologic extremes indices(3 day peak flow and 7 day peak flow). 1, record 3, English, - split%2Dsample%20validation
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Statistique
- Hydrologie et hydrographie
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- validation par partition
1, record 3, French, validation%20par%20partition
proposal, feminine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2011-02-10
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Flight Instruments and Equipment (Aeroindustry)
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- static source error correction
1, record 4, English, static%20source%20error%20correction
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
- SSEC 1, record 4, English, SSEC
correct
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Silicon pressure sensors, specially calibrated to reduce nonlinearity and temperature effects provide the raw data to enable calculation of altitude, airspeed, and mach number. Static Source Error Correction(SSEC) curves can be programmed into the unit if required. 1, record 4, English, - static%20source%20error%20correction
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Instruments et équipement de bord (Constructions aéronautiques)
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- correction d'erreur d'antenne statique
1, record 4, French, correction%20d%27erreur%20d%27antenne%20statique
feminine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
- correction d'erreur de prise statique 2, record 4, French, correction%20d%27erreur%20de%20prise%20statique
feminine noun
- SSEC 1, record 4, French, SSEC
feminine noun
- SSEC 1, record 4, French, SSEC
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
[...] la même correction d'erreur des prises statiques doit être appliquée à tous les aéronefs du groupe; [...] 2, record 4, French, - correction%20d%27erreur%20d%27antenne%20statique
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 2 CONT
Pendant un vol normal d'un aéronef, les altimètres principaux effectuent des déterminations de l'altitude actuelle, l'altimètre de secours réalisant ensuite une correction d'erreur d'antenne statique (SSEC) de manière récursive au moyen d'un filtre récursif jusqu'à ce que la valeur de correction SSEC atteigne une valeur stable, les déterminations d'altitude de l'altimètre de secours correspondant alors précisément aux déterminations d'altitude des altimètres principaux. 1, record 4, French, - correction%20d%27erreur%20d%27antenne%20statique
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 2010-11-25
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Ballistics
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- correction of the moment
1, record 5, English, correction%20of%20the%20moment
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
- C of M 1, record 5, English, C%20of%20M
correct
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
In ballistics, correction used to compensate for meteorological conditions which are different from the standard atmosphere. 1, record 5, English, - correction%20of%20the%20moment
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
These corrections are corrections for non-standard meteorological conditions, i. e., air density, air temperature, wind speed, and wind direction, and the correction for non-standard propellant temperature. 2, record 5, English, - correction%20of%20the%20moment
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Balistique
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- correction du moment
1, record 5, French, correction%20du%20moment
correct, feminine noun, officially approved
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
- C du M 1, record 5, French, C%20du%20M
correct, feminine noun, officially approved
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
En balistique, correction utilisée pour compenser les conditions météorologiques qui diffèrent de l'atmosphère standard. 1, record 5, French, - correction%20du%20moment
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Il s'agit des corrections relatives aux conditions météo non standard (par exemple : densité et température de l'air, vitesse et direction du vent), de la correction relative à une température non standard de la charge propulsive. 2, record 5, French, - correction%20du%20moment
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 2 OBS
correction du moment; C du M : terme, abréviation et définition uniformisés par le Comité de terminologie française du Conseil de doctrine et de tactique de l'Armée de terre. 3, record 5, French, - correction%20du%20moment
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 2010-03-11
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Meteorological Forecasting, Data Measurement and Analysis
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- density correction
1, record 6, English, density%20correction
correct
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
That part of a temperature correction of a mercury barometer... due to a difference between the mercury density and the value of the density assumed in the barometer calibration. 2, record 6, English, - density%20correction
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Prévisions météorologiques et mesure et analyse des données
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- correction de densité
1, record 6, French, correction%20de%20densit%C3%A9
feminine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Partie de la correction de température d'un baromètre à mercure due à la différence des densités du mercure, lors de la lecture et lors de l'étalonnage. 1, record 6, French, - correction%20de%20densit%C3%A9
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 2004-11-08
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Weather Stations and Meteorological Instruments and Equipment
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- vacuum correction
1, record 7, English, vacuum%20correction
correct
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The correction to the reading of a mercury barometer required by the imperfections in the vacuum above the mercury column, due to the presence of water vapor and air. 2, record 7, English, - vacuum%20correction
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
This correction is a function of both temperature and pressure. 2, record 7, English, - vacuum%20correction
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Stations, instruments et équipements météorologiques
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- correction de vide
1, record 7, French, correction%20de%20vide
correct, feminine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Correction de la lecture d'un baromètre à mercure pour tenir compte du fait que le vide au-dessus de la colonne de mercure n'est jamais parfait. 2, record 7, French, - correction%20de%20vide
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Estaciones, instrumentos y equipos meteorológicos
Record 7, Main entry term, Spanish
- corrección de vacío
1, record 7, Spanish, correcci%C3%B3n%20de%20vac%C3%ADo
feminine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 7, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Corrección de la lectura de un barómetro de mercurio requerida porque el vacío sobre la columna de mercurio nunca es perfecto. 1, record 7, Spanish, - correcci%C3%B3n%20de%20vac%C3%ADo
Record 8 - internal organization data 2002-11-25
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- Meteorology
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- aerodynamic disturbance 1, record 8, English, aerodynamic%20disturbance
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
Record 8, Synonyms, English
Record 8, Textual support, English
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 CONT
To study small scale temperature variations in the vicinity of noctilucent clouds(NLC) neutral density measurements by means of rocket borne ionization gauges have been converted to temperatures assuming hydrostatic equilibrium. The correction of aerodynamic disturbances caused by the supersonic motion of the sounding rockets has been performed applying Monte Carlo simulations and wind tunnel measurements. 1, record 8, English, - aerodynamic%20disturbance
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 OBS
An aerodynamic raingauge, designed to minimise loss of rainfall catch caused by disturbance of the airflow around it. 2, record 8, English, - aerodynamic%20disturbance
Record 8, Key term(s)
- airflow disturbance
- disturbance of the airflow
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Météorologie
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- perturbation aérodynamique
1, record 8, French, perturbation%20a%C3%A9rodynamique
correct, feminine noun
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
Record 8, Synonyms, French
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 CONT
La mesure correcte des précipitations est délicate, bien que le pluviomètre soit l'appareil de mesure météorologique le plus répandu. Quel que soit le matériel utilisé, le pluviomètre crée une perturbation aérodynamique qui modifie plus ou moins le champ des précipitations en créant, dans son voisinage immédiat, des tourbillons qui affectent la quantité de pluie, et surtout de neige, captée. 2, record 8, French, - perturbation%20a%C3%A9rodynamique
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
Record 9 - internal organization data 2001-03-15
Record 9, English
Record 9, Subject field(s)
- Geochemistry
- Mineralogy
Record 9, Main entry term, English
- aqueous inclusion
1, record 9, English, aqueous%20inclusion
correct
Record 9, Abbreviations, English
Record 9, Synonyms, English
Record 9, Textual support, English
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Fluid inclusions.-... The filling(homogenization) temperatures of aqueous inclusions(i. e. the temperature at which the inclusion becomes a single phase fluid) indicate the depositional temperature of the enclosing mineral if a correction can be made for the confining pressure and salinity of the fluid. 1, record 9, English, - aqueous%20inclusion
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 OBS
aqueous: Made from, with, or by means of water ... 2, record 9, English, - aqueous%20inclusion
Record 9, French
Record 9, Domaine(s)
- Géochimie
- Minéralogie
Record 9, Main entry term, French
- inclusion aqueuse
1, record 9, French, inclusion%20aqueuse
correct, feminine noun
Record 9, Abbreviations, French
Record 9, Synonyms, French
Record 9, Textual support, French
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Quel qu'ait été l'état de la matière pré-granitique il est certain que des éléments volatils y ont existé puisqu'on les retrouve enfermés dans les inclusions aqueuses «primaires» [...] et sous forme d'oxhydryles (OH) dans les minéraux [...] 1, record 9, French, - inclusion%20aqueuse
Record 9, Spanish
Record 9, Textual support, Spanish
Record 10 - internal organization data 1993-12-24
Record 10, English
Record 10, Subject field(s)
- Metering Instruments
- Recording and Control Instrumentation
Record 10, Main entry term, English
- mechanical automatic temperature compensator 1, record 10, English, mechanical%20automatic%20temperature%20compensator
Record 10, Abbreviations, English
Record 10, Synonyms, English
Record 10, Textual support, English
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 CONT
"VCF" means, in respect of a mechanical or electronic automatic temperature compensator, the applicable volume correction factor.... 1, record 10, English, - mechanical%20automatic%20temperature%20compensator
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 OBS
mechanical automatic temperature compensator: Consolidation of the Weights and Measures Regulations, March 1990, s. 270.1. 1, record 10, English, - mechanical%20automatic%20temperature%20compensator
Record 10, French
Record 10, Domaine(s)
- Compteurs de consommation et débitmètres
- Appareils de contrôle et d'enregistrement
Record 10, Main entry term, French
- compensateur automatique de température de type mécanique
1, record 10, French, compensateur%20automatique%20de%20temp%C3%A9rature%20de%20type%20m%C3%A9canique
masculine noun
Record 10, Abbreviations, French
Record 10, Synonyms, French
Record 10, Textual support, French
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 OBS
compensateur automatique de température de type mécanique : Consolidation des Règlements sur les poids et mesures, mars 1990, article 270.1. 1, record 10, French, - compensateur%20automatique%20de%20temp%C3%A9rature%20de%20type%20m%C3%A9canique
Record 10, Spanish
Record 10, Textual support, Spanish
Record 11 - internal organization data 1992-11-24
Record 11, English
Record 11, Subject field(s)
- Geophysics
Record 11, Main entry term, English
- filling temperature
1, record 11, English, filling%20temperature
correct
Record 11, Abbreviations, English
Record 11, Synonyms, English
Record 11, Textual support, English
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The temperature at which fluid was originally trapped in a fluid inclusion, estimated by observing the homogenization temperature and applying a pressure correction.... 2, record 11, English, - filling%20temperature
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The filling(homogenization) temperatures of aqueous inclusion(i. e. the temperature at which the inclusion becomes a single phase fluid) indicate the depositional temperature of the enclosing mineral if a correction can be made for the confining pressure and salinity of the fluid. 3, record 11, English, - filling%20temperature
Record 11, French
Record 11, Domaine(s)
- Géophysique
Record 11, Main entry term, French
- température de remplissage
1, record 11, French, temp%C3%A9rature%20de%20remplissage
proposal, feminine noun
Record 11, Abbreviations, French
Record 11, Synonyms, French
Record 11, Textual support, French
Record 11, Spanish
Record 11, Textual support, Spanish
Record 12 - internal organization data 1991-09-24
Record 12, English
Record 12, Subject field(s)
- Metrology and Units of Measure
Record 12, Main entry term, English
- constant systematic error 1, record 12, English, constant%20systematic%20error
Record 12, Abbreviations, English
Record 12, Synonyms, English
Record 12, Textual support, English
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Systematic error.... Examples : constant systematic error : error which results from a weighing by means of a weight whose mass is taken to be equal to its nominal mass of 1 kg whereas its conventional true mass is 1. 010 kg. Error which results from using, at an ambient temperature of 20°C, a rule gauged at 0°C without introducing a suitable correction. Error which results from the use of a thermoelectric thermometer whose circuit suffers from parasitic thermoelectric effects. 1, record 12, English, - constant%20systematic%20error
Record 12, French
Record 12, Domaine(s)
- Unités de mesure et métrologie
Record 12, Main entry term, French
- erreur systématique constante
1, record 12, French, erreur%20syst%C3%A9matique%20constante
correct, feminine noun
Record 12, Abbreviations, French
Record 12, Synonyms, French
Record 12, Textual support, French
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Erreur systématique. (...) Exemples : Erreurs systématiques constantes : Erreur qui résulte du pesage à l'aide d'un poids dont la masse est supposée égale à sa masse nominale de 1 kg tandis que sa masse vraie conventionnelle est de 1,010 kg, erreur qui résulte du fait que l'on se sert, à une température ambiante de 20°C, d'une règle calibrée à 0°C sans introduire de correction convenable, erreur qui résulte de ce que, dans le circuit d'un thermomètre thermoélectrique, se produisent des forces thermoélectriques parasites. 1, record 12, French, - erreur%20syst%C3%A9matique%20constante
Record 12, Spanish
Record 12, Textual support, Spanish
Record 13 - internal organization data 1991-05-21
Record 13, English
Record 13, Subject field(s)
- Scientific Research Equipment
- Hydrology and Hydrography
Record 13, Main entry term, English
Record 13, Abbreviations, English
Record 13, Synonyms, English
Record 13, Textual support, English
Record number: 13, Textual support number: 1 DEF
(in echo sounding) A metal bar lowered into the water to a known depth beneath an echo sounder, in order to test the accuracy of depth soundings. 1, record 13, English, - bar
Record number: 13, Textual support number: 1 OBS
This permits subsequent correction of the sounding results for water salinity and temperature. The procedure is called a bar check, not to be confused with the bill to be paid at a drinking establishment. 1, record 13, English, - bar
Record 13, French
Record 13, Domaine(s)
- Matériel et équipement (Recherche scientifique)
- Hydrologie et hydrographie
Record 13, Main entry term, French
- plaque
1, record 13, French, plaque
feminine noun
Record 13, Abbreviations, French
Record 13, Synonyms, French
Record 13, Textual support, French
Record 13, Spanish
Record 13, Textual support, Spanish
Record 14 - internal organization data 1985-01-15
Record 14, English
Record 14, Subject field(s)
- Metrology and Units of Measure
Record 14, Main entry term, English
- correction table 1, record 14, English, correction%20table
Record 14, Abbreviations, English
Record 14, Synonyms, English
Record 14, Textual support, English
Record number: 14, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The name «correction table» is given to any system-table, graph, abacus or slide rule-used for the determination of the moisture content from the value indicated by the moisture meter, when this indicated value is altered by an influence quantity which is not automatically taken into account by the moisture meter(for example, temperature of the sample). 1, record 14, English, - correction%20table
Record 14, French
Record 14, Domaine(s)
- Unités de mesure et métrologie
Record 14, Main entry term, French
- table de correction
1, record 14, French, table%20de%20correction
correct, feminine noun
Record 14, Abbreviations, French
Record 14, Synonyms, French
Record 14, Textual support, French
Record number: 14, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Le nom «table de correction» est donné à tout système - table graphe ou abaque, règle à calcul - utilisé pour la détermination du titre à partir de la valeur indiquée par l'humidimètre, lorsque cette valeur indiquée du titre est modifiée par une grandeur d'influence qui n'est pas prise en compte automatiquement par l'humidimètre (température de l'échantillon, par exemple). 1, record 14, French, - table%20de%20correction
Record 14, Spanish
Record 14, Textual support, Spanish
Record 15 - internal organization data 1981-01-30
Record 15, English
Record 15, Subject field(s)
- Flight Instruments and Equipment (Aeroindustry)
Record 15, Main entry term, English
- altimeter correction system
1, record 15, English, altimeter%20correction%20system
correct
Record 15, Abbreviations, English
Record 15, Synonyms, English
Record 15, Textual support, English
Record number: 15, Textual support number: 1 OBS
[The section "Flight Environment Data"] includes items such as pitot, static, air temperature, rate-of-climb, airspeed, high speed warning, altitude, altitude reporting, altimeter correction system, etc. 1, record 15, English, - altimeter%20correction%20system
Record 15, French
Record 15, Domaine(s)
- Instruments et équipement de bord (Constructions aéronautiques)
Record 15, Main entry term, French
- circuit de correction altimétrique 1, record 15, French, circuit%20de%20correction%20altim%C3%A9trique
Record 15, Abbreviations, French
Record 15, Synonyms, French
Record 15, Textual support, French
Record number: 15, Textual support number: 1 OBS
[La section "Environnement"] comprend, par exemple, les circuits de pressions totale et statique, de température d'air, le circuit variométrique, le circuit anémométrique et d'alarme grande vitesse, le circuit d'altitude, l'affichage d'altitude, le circuit de correction altimétrique, etc. 1, record 15, French, - circuit%20de%20correction%20altim%C3%A9trique
Record 15, Spanish
Record 15, Textual support, Spanish
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