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Record 1 2011-08-26

English

Subject field(s)
  • Air Pollution
  • Atmospheric Physics
  • Occupation Names (General)
DEF

A scientist who studies the formation of precipitation.

CONT

Clouds are a magic show of the sky. Water substance is continually appearing and disappearing. Where does a cloud come from and where does it go? As a cloud physicist I know the sequence of physical causes that brings a cloud into existence and causes it to dissipate. There are only a few cloud physicists among the general populace. But all of us, lay and professionals, can look upon the process with awe and wonder. I do.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Pollution de l'air
  • Physique de l'atmosphère
  • Désignations des emplois (Généralités)
OBS

Dans le contexte du réchauffement climatique, le physicien des nuages est celui qui tente d'éclaircir un facteur très mal connu, celui de la formation des nuages. Une meilleure connaissance des nuages permettraient aux modèles actuels de prévoir avec beaucoup plus de précision l'avenir climatique de la planète.

Spanish

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Record 2 2010-08-26

English

Subject field(s)
  • Defence Planning and Military Doctrine
DEF

The skill sets, personnel structures, and relationships that a nation's populace needs to assume the roles and responsibilities related to its governance and the general advancement of its society.

OBS

human capital: term and definition officially approved by the Defence Terminology Standardization Board.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Doctrine militaire et planification de défense
DEF

Ensemble de compétences, de structures de personnel et de rapports dont la population d'une nation a besoin pour s'acquitter des rôles et responsabilités liés à sa gouvernance et au progrès général de sa société.

OBS

capital humain : terme et définition uniformisés par le Conseil de normalisation de terminologie de la Défense.

Spanish

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