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FORECASTING CAPABILITY [3 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2008-06-19
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Federal Government Bodies and Committees (Canadian)
- Oceanography
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- Centre for Ocean Model Development and Application
1, record 1, English, Centre%20for%20Ocean%20Model%20Development%20and%20Application
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
- COMDA 1, record 1, English, COMDA
correct
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
COMDA is coordinating DFO's [department of Fisheries and Oceans] development of computer models for providing improved and increased information on ocean and marine ecosystem variability off Canada. It's activities include collaboration with Environment Canada, other agencies and academic researchers in the development of a national forecasting capability for ocean temperature, currents and salinity in conjunction with atmospheric weather and sea ice. 1, record 1, English, - Centre%20for%20Ocean%20Model%20Development%20and%20Application
Record 1, Key term(s)
- Ocean Model Development and Application Centre
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités fédéraux (Gouvernement canadien)
- Océanographie
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- Centre de développement et d'application de modèles océaniques
1, record 1, French, Centre%20de%20d%C3%A9veloppement%20et%20d%27application%20de%20mod%C3%A8les%20oc%C3%A9aniques
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
- CDAMO 1, record 1, French, CDAMO
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Le CDAMO coordonne les activités de développement de modèles informatiques du MPO [ministère des Pêches et des Océans] visant à améliorer et à accroître l'information sur la variabilité des écosystèmes océaniques et marins au large des côtes canadiennes. Au nombre des activités du Centre figure l'élaboration, en collaboration avec Environnement Canada, d'autres organismes et des chercheurs universitaires, d'un système capable de fournir des prévisions nationales sur la température des océans, les courants et la salinité en tenant compte des conditions atmosphériques et de la glace marine. 1, record 1, French, - Centre%20de%20d%C3%A9veloppement%20et%20d%27application%20de%20mod%C3%A8les%20oc%C3%A9aniques
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2003-06-11
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- International Bodies and Committees
- Meteorology
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- National Early Warning Unit
1, record 2, English, National%20Early%20Warning%20Unit
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
- NEWU 1, record 2, English, NEWU
correct
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The National Early Warning Unit(NEWU) was established in July 1987. Its objective is to provide information on the existing food security situation and to enhance the country's capability of advance crop forecasting so that timely interventions are initiated to counter inadequate food supplies. 1, record 2, English, - National%20Early%20Warning%20Unit
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités internationaux
- Météorologie
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- National Early Warning Unit
1, record 2, French, National%20Early%20Warning%20Unit
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
- NEWU 1, record 2, French, NEWU
correct
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record 2, Key term(s)
- Unité d'alerte rapide nationale
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Organismos y comités internacionales
- Meteorología
Record 2, Main entry term, Spanish
- Servicio nacional de alerta inmediata
1, record 2, Spanish, Servicio%20nacional%20de%20alerta%20inmediata
masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 2, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2003-06-10
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- International Bodies and Committees
- Environmental Economics
- Climate Change
- Air Pollution
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- ASEAN Specialized Meteorological Centre
1, record 3, English, ASEAN%20Specialized%20Meteorological%20Centre
correct, international
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
- ASMC 1, record 3, English, ASMC
correct, international
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Several ASEAN bodies and agencies are key to discharging these challenging responsibilities. The ASEAN Specialized Meteorological Centre(ASMC) is the regional facility for developing specialized wheather forecasting capability for the region. It serves as a focal point for coordinating detection and monitoring of transboundary atmospheric pollution in cooperation with the national meteorological services of the ASEAN member countries. 2, record 3, English, - ASEAN%20Specialized%20Meteorological%20Centre
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités internationaux
- Économie environnementale
- Changements climatiques
- Pollution de l'air
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- ASEAN Specialized Meteorological Centre
1, record 3, French, ASEAN%20Specialized%20Meteorological%20Centre
correct, international
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
- ASMC 2, record 3, French, ASMC
correct, international
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record 3, Key term(s)
- Centre météorologique spécialisé pour les pays membres de l'ANASE
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Organismos y comités internacionales
- Economía del medio ambiente
- Cambio climático
- Contaminación del aire
Record 3, Main entry term, Spanish
- Centro Meteorológico Especializado de la ASEAN
1, record 3, Spanish, Centro%20Meteorol%C3%B3gico%20Especializado%20de%20la%20ASEAN
masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 3, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
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