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FUNNEL COLUMN [5 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2005-03-31
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Atmospheric, Climatic and Meteorological Phenomena
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- spout
1, record 1, English, spout
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A phenomenon consisting of an often violent whirlwind, revealed by the presence of a cloud column or inverted cloud cone(funnel cloud), protruding from the base of a Cumulonimbus, and of a "bush" composed of water droplets raised from the surface of the sea or of dust, sand or litter, raised from the ground. 2, record 1, English, - spout
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Phénomènes météorologiques, climatiques et atmosphériques
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- trombe
1, record 1, French, trombe
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Phénomène qui consiste en un tourbillon de vent, souvent intense, dont la présence se manifeste par une colonne nuageuse ou un cône nuageux renversé en forme d'entonnoir, accolé à la base d'un cumulonimbus, et par un «buisson» constitué par des gouttelettes d'eau soulevées de la surface de la mer, ou par des poussières, du sable ou des débris divers, soulevés du sol. 2, record 1, French, - trombe
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 PHR
Trombe de vent, marine. 3, record 1, French, - trombe
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Fenómenos meteorológicos, climáticos y atmosféricos
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- tromba
1, record 1, Spanish, tromba
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Fenómeno consistente en un torbellino de viento, con frecuencia intenso, puesto de manifiesto por una columna nubosa o un cono nuboso invertido en forma de embudo, que sobresale de la base de un Cumulonimbus, y por un "arbusto" compuesto de gotas de agua elevadas desde la superficie del mar o por polvo, arena o residuos diversos elevados desde el suelo. 1, record 1, Spanish, - tromba
Record 2 - internal organization data 2004-10-20
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Atmospheric, Climatic and Meteorological Phenomena
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- tuba
1, record 2, English, tuba
correct, see observation
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
- tub 2, record 2, English, tub
correct, see observation
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- pendant cloud 3, record 2, English, pendant%20cloud
see observation
- funnel cloud 4, record 2, English, funnel%20cloud
see observation
- tornado cloud 5, record 2, English, tornado%20cloud
see observation
- pendant 6, record 2, English, pendant
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Cloud column or inverted cloud cone, protruding from a cloud base; it is a cloudy manifestation of a more or less intense vortex. 7, record 2, English, - tuba
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Funnel cloud is a condensation funnel extending from the base of a towering cumulus or Cb [cumulonimbus], associated with a rotating column of air that is not in contact with the ground(and hence different from a tornado). A condensation funnel is a tornado, not a funnel cloud, if either a) it is in contact with the ground or b) a debris cloud or dust whirl is visible beneath it. 8, record 2, English, - tuba
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 CONT
The tornado and severe weather associated storm produce a recognizable radar echo structural organization resulting from an intense moist updraft. Some of these considerations are: ... A low-level pendant exists generally perpendicular to the storm motion and beneath the echo overhang, or a bounded weak echo region (BWER) exists. This pendant may be absent in low precipitation supercells. 6, record 2, English, - tuba
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
This supplementary cloud feature occurs with Cumulonimbus and, less often, with Cumulus. 7, record 2, English, - tuba
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
tuba: ... when it reaches the earth’s surface it constitutes the cloudy manifestation of an intense vortex, namely, a tornado or waterspout. 7, record 2, English, - tuba
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 3 OBS
tuba: Obsolete; commonly called funnel cloud; also called pendant cloud, tornado cloud. 5, record 2, English, - tuba
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 4 OBS
Some sources consider "tuba" and "funnel cloud" as synonyms, however in the International meteorological vocabulary [OMMV] these terms have separate entries. 9, record 2, English, - tuba
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 5 OBS
Compare with "funnel column". 10, record 2, English, - tuba
Record 2, Key term(s)
- pendent
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Phénomènes météorologiques, climatiques et atmosphériques
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- tuba
1, record 2, French, tuba
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
- tub 2, record 2, French, tub
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Colonne nuageuse ou cône nuageux renversé en forme d'entonnoir, sortant de la base d'un nuage; c'est une manifestation nuageuse d'un tourbillon de vent plus ou moins intense. 3, record 2, French, - tuba
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Il existe plusieurs variantes de tornades. Toutefois, on observe habituellement cinq étapes : la mise en place : une colonne d'air en rotation se développe au sein d'un cumulonimbus, puis se dirige vers le sol. Un nuage en forme d'entonnoir (le tuba) descend en tourbillonnant vers le sol; la naissance : en atteignant le sol, la colonne devient, par définition, une tornade [...] 4, record 2, French, - tuba
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 CONT
[Le] tuba [est une] colonne ou cône nuageux en rotation rapide qui se développe de la base du nuage vers la surface, c'est la partie visible d'une tornade ou d'une trombe. 5, record 2, French, - tuba
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
tuba [...] Cette particularité supplémentaire se présente avec les cumulonimbus et, plus rarement, avec les cumulus. 3, record 2, French, - tuba
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Fenómenos meteorológicos, climáticos y atmosféricos
Record 2, Main entry term, Spanish
- tuba
1, record 2, Spanish, tuba
feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, Spanish
- tub 1, record 2, Spanish, tub
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Nube con una forma de columna o de cono invertido que emerge de la base de una nube; constituye la manifestación en forma de nube de un vórtice más o menos intenso. 1, record 2, Spanish, - tuba
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Esta particularidad suplementaria se observa en los Cumulonimbus y, con menor frecuencia, en los Cumulus. 1, record 2, Spanish, - tuba
Record 3 - internal organization data 1995-02-23
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Atmospheric Physics
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- low-level tuba
1, record 3, English, low%2Dlevel%20tuba
proposal
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
- low-level pendant cloud 1, record 3, English, low%2Dlevel%20pendant%20cloud
proposal
- low-level pendant 2, record 3, English, low%2Dlevel%20pendant
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The tornado and severe weather associated storm produce a recognizable radar echo structural organization resulting from an intense moist updraft. Some of these considerations are: ... A low-level pendant exists generally perpendicular to the storm motion and beneath the echo overhang, or a bounded weak echo region (BWER) exists. This pendant may be absent in low precipitation supercells. 2, record 3, English, - low%2Dlevel%20tuba
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
"tuba": Cloud column or inverted cloud cone, protruding from a cloud base; it is a cloudy manifestation of a more or less intense vortex. This supplementary cloud feature occurs with Cumulonimbus and, less often, with Cumulus. 3, record 3, English, - low%2Dlevel%20tuba
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 OBS
See also "funnel cloud", "funnel column" and "low-level cloud". 1, record 3, English, - low%2Dlevel%20tuba
Record 3, Key term(s)
- low-level pendent
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Physique de l'atmosphère
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- tuba de basse altitude
1, record 3, French, tuba%20de%20basse%20altitude
proposal, masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
- tuba de l'étage inférieur 1, record 3, French, tuba%20de%20l%27%C3%A9tage%20inf%C3%A9rieur
proposal, masculine noun
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
«tuba» : colonne ou cône nuageux en rotation rapide qui se développe de la base du nuage vers la surface, c'est la partie visible d'une tornade ou d'une trombe. 2, record 3, French, - tuba%20de%20basse%20altitude
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 OBS
«tuba» : Colonne nuageuse ou cône nuageux renversé en forme d'entonnoir, sortant de la base d'un nuage; c'est une manifestation nuageuse d'un tourbillon de vent plus ou moins intense. Cette particularité supplémentaire se présente avec les Cumulonimbus et, plus rarement, avec les Cumulus. 3, record 3, French, - tuba%20de%20basse%20altitude
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 1982-03-18
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Pipes and Fittings
- Equipment and Tools (Water Supply)
- Water Treatment (Water Supply)
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- outlet funnel
1, record 4, English, outlet%20funnel
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
For distribution of air bubbles, circular shaped flotation units are superior to rectangular units, especially for medium-size constructions(diameters less than 10 m-33 ft). The distance between the inlet column and the outlet funnel is shorter, and an almost uniform distribution of the bubbles can be maintained over the entire horizontal section of the unit. 1, record 4, English, - outlet%20funnel
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Tuyauterie et raccords
- Équipement et outillage (Alimentation en eau)
- Traitement des eaux
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- cheminée de sortie
1, record 4, French, chemin%C3%A9e%20de%20sortie
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Sur le plan de la répartition des bulles d'air, les flottateurs de forme circulaire sont avantagés par rapport aux flottateurs rectangulaires, surtout pour des dimensions d'ouvrage moyennes (diamètre inférieur à 10,00 m). La distance entre la colonne d'arrivée et la cheminée de sortie est plus faible et une répartition des bulles presque uniforme peut être maintenue sur toute la section horizontale de l'appareil. 1, record 4, French, - chemin%C3%A9e%20de%20sortie
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 1982-03-18
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Pipes and Fittings
- Wastewater Treatment
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- inlet column
1, record 5, English, inlet%20column
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
For distribution of air bubbles, circular shaped flotation units are superior to rectangular units, especially for medium-size constructions(diameters less than 10 m-33 ft). The distance between the inlet column and the outlet funnel is shorter, and an almost uniform distribution of the bubbles can be maintained over the entire horizontal section of the unit. 1, record 5, English, - inlet%20column
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Tuyauterie et raccords
- Traitement des eaux usées
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- colonne d'arrivée
1, record 5, French, colonne%20d%27arriv%C3%A9e
correct, feminine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Sur le plan de la répartition des bulles d'air, les flottateurs de forme circulaire sont avantagés par rapport aux flottateurs rectangulaires, surtout pour des dimensions d'ouvrage moyennes (diamètre inférieur à 10,00 m). La distance entre la colonne d'arrivée et la cheminée de sortie est plus faible et une répartition des bulles presque uniforme peut être maintenue sur toute la section horizontale de l'appareil. 1, record 5, French, - colonne%20d%27arriv%C3%A9e
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
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