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HYDROMETRIC DATA [7 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2023-02-01
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- System Names
- Data Banks and Databases
- Hydrology and Hydrography
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- HYDEX
1, record 1, English, HYDEX
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- HYDEX database 2, record 1, English, HYDEX%20database
unofficial
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Hydrometric data are collected and compiled by Water Survey of Canada's eight regional offices. The information is housed in two centrally-managed databases : HYDEX and HYDAT. HYDEX is the relational database that contains inventory information on the various streamflow, water level, and sediment stations(both active and discontinued) in Canada. This database contains information about the stations themselves such as; location, equipment, and type(s) of data collected. 1, record 1, English, - HYDEX
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Noms de systèmes
- Banques et bases de données
- Hydrologie et hydrographie
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- HYDEX
1, record 1, French, HYDEX
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- base de données HYDEX 2, record 1, French, base%20de%20donn%C3%A9es%20HYDEX
unofficial, feminine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Les données hydrométriques sont recueillies et compilées par les huit bureaux régionaux des Relevés hydrologiques du Canada. Les renseignements sont archivés dans deux bases de données centrales : HYDEX et HYDAT. HYDEX est une base de données relationnelle qui contient les données recueillies dans les diverses stations (en service ou fermées) du Canada sur le débit, le niveau d'eau et la concentration de sédiments. Elle renferme de l'information sur les stations elles-mêmes, leur emplacement, le matériel utilisé et le type de données qu'on y recueille. 1, record 1, French, - HYDEX
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2023-02-01
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- System Names
- Data Banks and Databases
- Hydrology and Hydrography
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- HYDAT
1, record 2, English, HYDAT
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- HYDAT database 1, record 2, English, HYDAT%20database
unofficial
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Hydrometric data are collected and compiled by Water Survey of Canada's eight regional offices. The information is housed in two centrally-managed databases : HYDEX and HYDAT.... HYDAT is a relational database that contains the actual computed data for the stations listed in HYDEX. These data include : daily and monthly means of flow, water levels and sediment concentrations(for sediment sites). For some sites, peaks and extremes are also recorded. 1, record 2, English, - HYDAT
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Noms de systèmes
- Banques et bases de données
- Hydrologie et hydrographie
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- HYDAT
1, record 2, French, HYDAT
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- base de données HYDAT 1, record 2, French, base%20de%20donn%C3%A9es%20HYDAT
unofficial, feminine noun
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Les données hydrométriques sont recueillies et compilées par les huit bureaux régionaux des Relevés hydrologiques du Canada. Les renseignements sont archivés dans deux bases de données centrales: HYDEX et HYDAT. [...] HYDAT est une base de données relationnelle qui contient les mesures calculées à partir des données enregistrées aux stations figurant à la liste de HYDEX. On y trouve notamment les valeurs quotidiennes et mensuelles moyennes sur le débit, le niveau d'eau et la concentration de sédiments (pour les sites sédimentaires). Pour certains sites, les valeurs minimales et maximales sont également indiquées. 1, record 2, French, - HYDAT
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2020-09-08
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Titles of Federal Government Programs (Canadian)
- Water Resources Management
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- National Hydrometric Program
1, record 3, English, National%20Hydrometric%20Program
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
[Environment Canada's] National Hydrometric Program monitors the quantity of surface water resources at 2, 107 sites across the country and is intended to provide Canadians with the data, information, and knowledge they need to make water management decisions. Water quantity data and information are used to determine how much water is available for various uses such as irrigation and industrial and domestic uses, to make trans-boundary water allocation decisions, and for flood forecasting. 2, record 3, English, - National%20Hydrometric%20Program
Record 3, Key term(s)
- National Hydrometric Programme
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Titres de programmes fédéraux (Gouvernement canadien)
- Gestion des ressources en eau
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- Programme national de relevés hydrométriques
1, record 3, French, Programme%20national%20de%20relev%C3%A9s%20hydrom%C3%A9triques
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Le Programme national de relevés hydrométriques d'Environnement Canada surveille la quantité des ressources en eau de surface à 2 107 stations au pays pour fournir aux Canadiens les données, les renseignements et les connaissances dont ils ont besoin pour prendre des décisions en matière de gestion de l'eau. Les données et les renseignements sur la quantité d'eau servent à déterminer le volume d'eau disponible pour diverses utilisations, comme l'irrigation et les usages industriels et domestiques, de même qu'à prendre des décisions en matière de répartition des eaux transfrontalières et à prévoir d'éventuelles inondations. 1, record 3, French, - Programme%20national%20de%20relev%C3%A9s%20hydrom%C3%A9triques
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2016-03-02
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Hydrology and Hydrography
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- real-time hydrometric data
1, record 4, English, real%2Dtime%20hydrometric%20data
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The demand for real-time hydrometric data is growing. Daily decisions involving the operation of dams and reservoirs depend on such real-time data. These decisions are taken to manage water quality and water supply in the many towns and cities that depend on surface water sources. Flood forecasting centres and hydropower companies rely on such data to prepare accurate and up-to-date forecasts. 1, record 4, English, - real%2Dtime%20hydrometric%20data
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Hydrologie et hydrographie
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- données hydrométriques en temps réel
1, record 4, French, donn%C3%A9es%20hydrom%C3%A9triques%20en%20temps%20r%C3%A9el
correct, feminine noun, plural
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
La demande pour des données hydrométriques en temps réel est à la hausse. Les décisions de tous les jours concernant la gestion des barrages et des réservoirs dépendent de ces données en temps réel. Ces décisions ont pour objet la gestion de la qualité de l'eau et de l'approvisionnement en eau dans les nombreuses villes qui dépendent des réserves d'eaux de surface. Les centres de prévision des inondations et les sociétés hydroélectriques se fient sur ces données pour préparer des prévisions précises et à jour. 1, record 4, French, - donn%C3%A9es%20hydrom%C3%A9triques%20en%20temps%20r%C3%A9el
Record 4, Key term(s)
- donnée hydrométrique en temps réel
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 2011-12-22
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Scientific Measurements and Analyses
- Hydrology and Hydrography
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- automatic gauge station
1, record 5, English, automatic%20gauge%20station
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
- automatic hydrometric station 2, record 5, English, automatic%20hydrometric%20station
correct
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The installation of additional automatic gauge stations, procured under Canada’s Economic Action Plan, have been accelerated so that Parks Canada officials have better, real-time situational awareness of water levels in the reservoir lakes. 1, record 5, English, - automatic%20gauge%20station
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 2 CONT
Data sources for water usually come from hydrometric stations networks, which are composed by fixed automatic hydrometric stations... that measure the water level of watercourses and reservoirs. 2, record 5, English, - automatic%20gauge%20station
Record 5, Key term(s)
- automatic gage station
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Mesures et analyse (Sciences)
- Hydrologie et hydrographie
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- station de mesure automatique
1, record 5, French, station%20de%20mesure%20automatique
correct, feminine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
- station hydrométrique automatique 2, record 5, French, station%20hydrom%C3%A9trique%20automatique
correct, feminine noun
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Surveiller en permanence le niveau des rivières en collectant les hauteurs d'eau aux stations de mesure automatique [...] 1, record 5, French, - station%20de%20mesure%20automatique
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 1999-07-20
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Titles of Provincial Government Programs (Canadian)
- Environment
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- Flood Proofing Programs
1, record 6, English, Flood%20Proofing%20Programs
correct, Manitoba
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Department of Natural Resources, Manitoba. Provides shared cost support for flood proofing infrastructure to home and business owners and communities affected by the 1997 spring flood. Provides for improvements to the provincial hydrometric monitoring system and for the collection of environmental and scientific data to support flood protection initiatives. 1, record 6, English, - Flood%20Proofing%20Programs
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Titres de programmes de gouvernements provinciaux canadiens
- Environnement
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- Programmes de protection contre les inondations
1, record 6, French, Programmes%20de%20protection%20contre%20les%20inondations
correct, masculine noun, Manitoba
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Ministère des Ressources naturelles du Manitoba. Financement partagé des infrastructures de protection contre les inondations pour les propriétaires de résidences et d'entreprises et les collectivités touchés par les inondations du printemps 1997; amélioration du système provincial de surveillance hydrométrique et collecte de données environnementales et scientifiques pour appuyer les projets de protection contre les inondations. 1, record 6, French, - Programmes%20de%20protection%20contre%20les%20inondations
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 1996-06-27
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Hydrology and Hydrography
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- representative basin 1, record 7, English, representative%20basin
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Basin permitting the study of the hydrological cycle in a characteristic natural region by the simultaneous observation of climatic and hydrometric data. 1, record 7, English, - representative%20basin
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Hydrologie et hydrographie
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- bassin représentatif
1, record 7, French, bassin%20repr%C3%A9sentatif
masculine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Bassin versant permettant l'étude du cycle hydrologique dans une région caractéristique naturelle par l'observation simultanée de données climatiques et hydrométriques. 1, record 7, French, - bassin%20repr%C3%A9sentatif
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Hidrología e hidrografía
Record 7, Main entry term, Spanish
- cuenca representativa
1, record 7, Spanish, cuenca%20representativa
feminine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 7, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Cuenca que permite el estudio del ciclo hidrológico en una región sin modificaciones importantes de su régimen natural, mediante la observación simultánea de datos climáticos e hidrológicos. 1, record 7, Spanish, - cuenca%20representativa
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