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METEOROLOGICAL BALLOON [19 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2023-03-31
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Meteorological Forecasting, Data Measurement and Analysis
- Weather Stations and Meteorological Instruments and Equipment
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- balloon sounding
1, record 1, English, balloon%20sounding
correct, standardized
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
An investigation of atmospheric conditions by means of a balloon sent aloft, equipped with self-registering instruments that record meteorological data. 2, record 1, English, - balloon%20sounding
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
balloon sounding: designation standardized by ISO. 2, record 1, English, - balloon%20sounding
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Prévisions météorologiques et mesure et analyse des données
- Stations, instruments et équipements météorologiques
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- sondage par ballon-sonde
1, record 1, French, sondage%20par%20ballon%2Dsonde
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- sondage par ballon 2, record 1, French, sondage%20par%20ballon
correct, masculine noun, standardized
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Examen des conditions atmosphériques par l'envoi en haute altitude d'un ballon équipé d'instruments enregistreurs de données météorologiques. 3, record 1, French, - sondage%20par%20ballon%2Dsonde
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
sondage par ballon : désignation normalisée par l'ISO. 3, record 1, French, - sondage%20par%20ballon%2Dsonde
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2023-03-22
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Weather Stations and Meteorological Instruments and Equipment
- Meteorological Forecasting, Data Measurement and Analysis
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- sounding balloon
1, record 2, English, sounding%20balloon
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- weather balloon 2, record 2, English, weather%20balloon
correct
- meteorological balloon 3, record 2, English, meteorological%20balloon
correct
- weather observation balloon 4, record 2, English, weather%20observation%20balloon
correct
- meteorological observation balloon 5, record 2, English, meteorological%20observation%20balloon
correct
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A balloon sent aloft with self-registering instruments to record and often [send] radio reports of meteorological data. 6, record 2, English, - sounding%20balloon
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Stations, instruments et équipements météorologiques
- Prévisions météorologiques et mesure et analyse des données
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- ballon-sonde
1, record 2, French, ballon%2Dsonde
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- ballon-sonde météorologique 2, record 2, French, ballon%2Dsonde%20m%C3%A9t%C3%A9orologique
correct, masculine noun
- ballon météorologique 3, record 2, French, ballon%20m%C3%A9t%C3%A9orologique
correct, masculine noun
- ballon-sonde météo 4, record 2, French, ballon%2Dsonde%20m%C3%A9t%C3%A9o
correct, masculine noun
- ballon météo 5, record 2, French, ballon%20m%C3%A9t%C3%A9o
correct, masculine noun
- ballon 6, record 2, French, ballon
correct, masculine noun
- ballon d'observation météorologique 7, record 2, French, ballon%20d%27observation%20m%C3%A9t%C3%A9orologique
correct, masculine noun
- ballon d'observation météo 8, record 2, French, ballon%20d%27observation%20m%C3%A9t%C3%A9o
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Ballon équipé d'instruments scientifiques pour l'étude de phénomènes météorologiques en haute altitude. 9, record 2, French, - ballon%2Dsonde
Record 2, Key term(s)
- ballon sonde
- ballon sonde météorologique
- ballon sonde météo
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Estaciones, instrumentos y equipos meteorológicos
- Previsiones meteorológicas, medición y análisis de datos
Record 2, Main entry term, Spanish
- globo sonda
1, record 2, Spanish, globo%20sonda
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 2, Synonyms, Spanish
- globo meteorológico 2, record 2, Spanish, globo%20meteorol%C3%B3gico
correct, masculine noun
- globo climático 3, record 2, Spanish, globo%20clim%C3%A1tico
correct, masculine noun
- globo sonda meteorológico 4, record 2, Spanish, globo%20sonda%20meteorol%C3%B3gico
masculine noun
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Globo libre que transporta instrumentos para determinar los valores de los elementos meteorológicos en altitud o equipo electrónico o reflector radar para determinar los vientos en altitud o ambas cosas a la vez. 5, record 2, Spanish, - globo%20sonda
Record 3 - external organization data 2021-03-18
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Compartment – Nomenclature 4.0
- Museums and Heritage (General)
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- weather balloon
1, record 3, English, weather%20balloon
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
weather balloon : an item in the "Meteorological Tools and Equipment" class of the "Tools and Equipment for Science and Technology" category. 2, record 3, English, - weather%20balloon
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Tiroir – Nomenclature 4.0
- Muséologie et patrimoine (Généralités)
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- ballon sonde météorologique
1, record 3, French, ballon%20sonde%20m%C3%A9t%C3%A9orologique
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
ballon sonde météorologique : objet de la classe «Outils et équipement météorologiques» de la catégorie «Outillage et équipement pour les sciences et la technologie». 2, record 3, French, - ballon%20sonde%20m%C3%A9t%C3%A9orologique
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2015-03-12
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Statistical Graphs and Diagrams
- Meteorological Forecasting, Data Measurement and Analysis
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- pilot balloon plotting board
1, record 4, English, pilot%20balloon%20plotting%20board
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A board upon which the horizontal trajectory of a pilot-balloon is plotted and the wind speeds and directions determined. 2, record 4, English, - pilot%20balloon%20plotting%20board
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Pilot Balloon-Meteorological Plotting Board. Observations of a pilot balloon ascent, made by a theodolite are solved for wind speed and direction by graphical means using a plotting board. This method was used in the United States military and civilian weather services until the wide spread adoption of computer programs for solving the sightings. This board is used with a standard slide rule as opposed to the U. K. Met. Office Pilot Balloon Slide Rule. 3, record 4, English, - pilot%20balloon%20plotting%20board
Record 4, Key term(s)
- pilot balloon meteorological plotting board
- pilot-balloon plotting board
- pilot-balloon meteorological plotting board
- pibal plotting board
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Diagrammes et graphiques (Statistique)
- Prévisions météorologiques et mesure et analyse des données
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- graphique de dépouillement
1, record 4, French, graphique%20de%20d%C3%A9pouillement
masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Graphique sur lequel on reporte la trajectoire horizontale d'un ballon-pilote et on détermine les directions et les vitesses du vent. 2, record 4, French, - graphique%20de%20d%C3%A9pouillement
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 2012-08-14
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Aircraft Piloting and Navigation
- Atmospheric Physics
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- instrument flight conditions
1, record 5, English, instrument%20flight%20conditions
correct, plural, standardized
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Restricted meteorological conditions in which control of an aircraft in flight(other than a balloon) is required to be maintained solely by reference to aircraft flight instruments. 1, record 5, English, - instrument%20flight%20conditions
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
instrument flight conditions: term and definition standardized by the Glossary for Pilots and Air Traffic Services Personnel Committee. 2, record 5, English, - instrument%20flight%20conditions
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 PHR
Simulated instrument flight conditions. 3, record 5, English, - instrument%20flight%20conditions
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Pilotage et navigation aérienne
- Physique de l'atmosphère
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- conditions de vol aux instruments
1, record 5, French, conditions%20de%20vol%20aux%20instruments
correct, feminine noun, plural, standardized
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Conditions météorologiques particulières dans lesquelles le contrôle d'un aéronef (autre qu'un ballon) ne peut être assuré qu'à l'aide des instruments de vol de bord. 1, record 5, French, - conditions%20de%20vol%20aux%20instruments
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
conditions de vol aux instruments : terme et définition normalisés par le Comité sur le Glossaire à l'intention des pilotes et du personnel des services de la circulation aérienne. 2, record 5, French, - conditions%20de%20vol%20aux%20instruments
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 PHR
Conditions de vol aux instruments simulées. 3, record 5, French, - conditions%20de%20vol%20aux%20instruments
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 2011-04-04
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Trade Names
- Meteorology
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- Totex™
1, record 6, English, Totex%26trade%3B
correct, trademark
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
A meteorological balloon. 2, record 6, English, - Totex%26trade%3B
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Totex™: A trademark of Totex Corporation. (brand of balloon) 2, record 6, English, - Totex%26trade%3B
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Appellations commerciales
- Météorologie
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- Totex
1, record 6, French, Totex
correct, trademark, see observation
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
TotexMC : Marque de commerce de la société Totex. 2, record 6, French, - Totex
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 2010-05-14
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Weather Stations and Meteorological Instruments and Equipment
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- ROBIN sphere
1, record 7, English, ROBIN%20sphere
correct
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
- falling ROBIN sphere 1, record 7, English, falling%20ROBIN%20sphere
correct
- ROBIN inflatable falling sphere 2, record 7, English, ROBIN%20inflatable%20falling%20sphere
- rocket balloon instrument 2, record 7, English, rocket%20balloon%20instrument
- rocket-balloon-instrument 4, record 7, English, rocket%2Dballoon%2Dinstrument
- robin sphere 4, record 7, English, robin%20sphere
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 DEF
An inflatable sphere released at apogee from a sounding rocket. 4, record 7, English, - ROBIN%20sphere
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 CONT
robin sphere. ... The sphere is inflated by evaporation of a contained liquid on release. A corner reflector is ejected as the sphere inflates, permitting track during descent by a precision radar. 4, record 7, English, - ROBIN%20sphere
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 2 CONT
The PWN-12A is another sounding rocket using ... a dart with a ROBIN (Rocket Balloon Instrument) Inflatable Falling Sphere payload. At an apogee of about 115 km (70 miles), the dart releases a ... metalized mylar balloon ... While it is slowly descending back to earth, the balloon is tracked by a high-precision radar ... on the ground. Minimum tracking altitude is about 30 km (18 miles), where the ambient pressure will cause the balloon to collapse. Using the balloon’s known mass and volume, the radar track can be used to calculate atmospheric data like wind speed/direction and air density. 2, record 7, English, - ROBIN%20sphere
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 3 CONT
The other type of meteorological payload that can be used on a meteorological rocket consists of a falling ROBIN sphere that is used when probing the atmosphere to over 100 km altitude. These altitudes are above the normal operating levels for the thermistors aboard the rocketsonde.... This ROBIN sphere is a spherical shaped balloon constructed of a thin(0. 0001 mm thick) radar-reflective mylar material that is inflated with a small charge of inert gas to a known mass and volume. The dart containing the sphere typically reaches an altitude of 115 km where the sphere is deployed and inflated. When the sphere is inflated to super-pressure of approximately 10-12 mb, the sphere will reach a 1 meter(3. 3. ft) diameter. When the balloon descends to an altitude of approximately 30 km, the air pressure outside the sphere will become greater than that inside, causing the sphere to collapse. 1, record 7, English, - ROBIN%20sphere
Record 7, Key term(s)
- rocket-balloon instrument
- falling sphere
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Stations, instruments et équipements météorologiques
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- catasphère ROBIN
1, record 7, French, catasph%C3%A8re%20ROBIN
proposal, feminine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
catasphère : Dispositif gonflé après avoir été éjecté d'une fusée à haute altitude; ses mouvements sont suivis au cours de sa chute pour obtenir des mesures de la densité de l'air et des vents en altitude. 2, record 7, French, - catasph%C3%A8re%20ROBIN
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Estaciones, instrumentos y equipos meteorológicos
Record 7, Main entry term, Spanish
Record 7, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 7, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
esfera en caída libre: Dispositivo que se infla después de ser expulsado de un cohete en la atmósfera superior, obteniéndose medidas de la densidad y de los vientos en las capas superiores al seguir sus movimientos durante su caída libre hacia la Tierra. 1, record 7, Spanish, - ROBIN
Record 7, Key term(s)
- esfera en caída libre
Record 8 - internal organization data 2010-04-27
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- Weather Stations and Meteorological Instruments and Equipment
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- captive balloon sounding
1, record 8, English, captive%20balloon%20sounding
correct
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
Record 8, Synonyms, English
Record 8, Textual support, English
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Sounding by means of a moored balloon carrying instruments to determine the values of one or more upper-air meteorological elements; especially used for studies in micro-and mesometeorology. 2, record 8, English, - captive%20balloon%20sounding
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Stations, instruments et équipements météorologiques
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- sondage par ballon captif
1, record 8, French, sondage%20par%20ballon%20captif
correct, masculine noun
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
Record 8, Synonyms, French
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Sondage à l'aide d'un ballon retenu au sol emportant des instruments pour déterminer les valeurs d'un ou de plusieurs éléments météorologiques en altitude. Il est particulièrement utilisé pour les études de micro- et de mésométéorologie. 2, record 8, French, - sondage%20par%20ballon%20captif
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Estaciones, instrumentos y equipos meteorológicos
Record 8, Main entry term, Spanish
- sondeo con globo cautivo
1, record 8, Spanish, sondeo%20con%20globo%20cautivo
correct, masculine noun
Record 8, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 8, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Sondeo con un globo cautivo que transporta instrumentos para determinar uno o más elementos atmosféricos en altitud. Se utiliza, en especial, para realizar estudios micro y mesometeorológicos. 1, record 8, Spanish, - sondeo%20con%20globo%20cautivo
Record 9 - internal organization data 2007-06-20
Record 9, English
Record 9, Subject field(s)
- Weather Stations and Meteorological Instruments and Equipment
Record 9, Main entry term, English
- kite balloon
1, record 9, English, kite%20balloon
correct, officially approved
Record 9, Abbreviations, English
Record 9, Synonyms, English
- kytoon 2, record 9, English, kytoon
correct
Record 9, Textual support, English
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Captive balloon of special form used to maintain meteorological instruments at an approximately constant atmospheric height in the atmosphere. 3, record 9, English, - kite%20balloon
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 2 OBS
kite balloon: term officially approved by the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO). 4, record 9, English, - kite%20balloon
Record 9, French
Record 9, Domaine(s)
- Stations, instruments et équipements météorologiques
Record 9, Main entry term, French
- ballon cerf-volant
1, record 9, French, ballon%20cerf%2Dvolant
correct, masculine noun, officially approved
Record 9, Abbreviations, French
Record 9, Synonyms, French
Record 9, Textual support, French
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Ballon captif de forme spéciale utilisé pour maintenir des instruments météorologiques à une hauteur approximativement constante dans l'atmosphère. 2, record 9, French, - ballon%20cerf%2Dvolant
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 OBS
ballon cerf-volant : terme uniformisé par l'Organisation de l'aviation civile internationale (OACI). 3, record 9, French, - ballon%20cerf%2Dvolant
Record 9, Spanish
Record 9, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Estaciones, instrumentos y equipos meteorológicos
Record 9, Main entry term, Spanish
- globo cometa
1, record 9, Spanish, globo%20cometa
correct, masculine noun, officially approved
Record 9, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 9, Synonyms, Spanish
- cometa globo 2, record 9, Spanish, cometa%20globo
correct, feminine noun
- kytoon 2, record 9, Spanish, kytoon
correct, masculine noun
Record 9, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Globo cautivo, de una forma especial, utilizado para mantener instrumentos meteorológicos en la atmósfera a una altura aproximadamente constante. 2, record 9, Spanish, - globo%20cometa
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 OBS
globo cometa : término aceptado oficialmente por la Organización de Aviación Civil Internacional (OACI). 3, record 9, Spanish, - globo%20cometa
Record 10 - internal organization data 2007-06-14
Record 10, English
Record 10, Subject field(s)
- Meteorology
Record 10, Main entry term, English
- meteorological
1, record 10, English, meteorological
correct
Record 10, Abbreviations, English
- met 2, record 10, English, met
correct
Record 10, Synonyms, English
- meteorologic 3, record 10, English, meteorologic
correct
Record 10, Textual support, English
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Of or relating to meteorology. 3, record 10, English, - meteorological
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 OBS
meteorological; met: term and abbreviation to be used by the Department of National Defence and the Canadian Forces. 4, record 10, English, - meteorological
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 PHR
Meteorological acoustics, authority, balloon, bulletin, chart, code, communications, education, elements, factors, noise, report, station. 5, record 10, English, - meteorological
Record 10, French
Record 10, Domaine(s)
- Météorologie
Record 10, Main entry term, French
- météorologique
1, record 10, French, m%C3%A9t%C3%A9orologique
correct
Record 10, Abbreviations, French
- météo 1, record 10, French, m%C3%A9t%C3%A9o
correct, invariable
Record 10, Synonyms, French
Record 10, Textual support, French
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Qui concerne la météorologie. 2, record 10, French, - m%C3%A9t%C3%A9orologique
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Les prévisions météo. 2, record 10, French, - m%C3%A9t%C3%A9orologique
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 OBS
météorologique; météo : terme et abréviation d'usage obligatoire au ministère de la Défense nationale et dans les Forces canadiennes. 3, record 10, French, - m%C3%A9t%C3%A9orologique
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 PHR
Acoustique, administration, ballon, bruit, bulletin, carte, code, élément, formation, station, satellite météorologique. 4, record 10, French, - m%C3%A9t%C3%A9orologique
Record 10, Spanish
Record 10, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Meteorología
Record 10, Main entry term, Spanish
- meteorológico
1, record 10, Spanish, meteorol%C3%B3gico
correct
Record 10, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 10, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 10, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Actualmente gravitan en torno de la Tierra numerosos satélites meteorológicos [...] 1, record 10, Spanish, - meteorol%C3%B3gico
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 2 CONT
Además de prever el tiempo, los servicios meteorológicos representan un importante papel en el campo de la geofísica. 1, record 10, Spanish, - meteorol%C3%B3gico
Record 11 - internal organization data 2005-10-17
Record 11, English
Record 11, Subject field(s)
- Weather Stations and Meteorological Instruments and Equipment
Record 11, Main entry term, English
- transosonde
1, record 11, English, transosonde
correct
Record 11, Abbreviations, English
Record 11, Synonyms, English
Record 11, Textual support, English
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The flight of a constant-level balloon, the trajectory of which is determined by ground tracking equipment. 2, record 11, English, - transosonde
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Thus, it is a form of upper-air, quasi-horizontal "sounding. "The most usual observations are of successive positions of the balloon located by radio direction-finding or radio-navigation equipment, giving trajectory, wind speed, and wind direction. Instrumentation can also be added to the balloon to sense and transmit pressure, temperature, relative humidity, and other meteorological elements. 2, record 11, English, - transosonde
Record 11, French
Record 11, Domaine(s)
- Stations, instruments et équipements météorologiques
Record 11, Main entry term, French
- transosonde
1, record 11, French, transosonde
feminine noun
Record 11, Abbreviations, French
Record 11, Synonyms, French
Record 11, Textual support, French
Record 11, Spanish
Record 11, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Estaciones, instrumentos y equipos meteorológicos
Record 11, Main entry term, Spanish
- transosonda
1, record 11, Spanish, transosonda
feminine noun
Record 11, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 11, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 11, Textual support, Spanish
Record 12 - internal organization data 2004-12-06
Record 12, English
Record 12, Subject field(s)
- Meteorology
Record 12, Main entry term, English
- sounding
1, record 12, English, sounding
noun
Record 12, Abbreviations, English
Record 12, Synonyms, English
Record 12, Textual support, English
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Determination of one or several upper-air meteorological elements by means of instruments carried aloft by balloon, aircraft, kite, glider, rocket, etc. 2, record 12, English, - sounding
Record 12, French
Record 12, Domaine(s)
- Météorologie
Record 12, Main entry term, French
- sondage
1, record 12, French, sondage
correct, masculine noun
Record 12, Abbreviations, French
Record 12, Synonyms, French
Record 12, Textual support, French
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Détermination d'un ou de plusieurs éléments météorologiques en altitude au moyen d'instruments emportés par ballon, aéronef, cerf-volant, planeur, fusée, etc. 2, record 12, French, - sondage
Record 12, Spanish
Record 12, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Meteorología
Record 12, Main entry term, Spanish
- sondeo
1, record 12, Spanish, sondeo
masculine noun
Record 12, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 12, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 12, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Determinación de uno o más elementos meteorológicos en altitud por medio de un instrumento que asciende transportado por un globo, una aeronave, una cometa, un planeador, un cohete, etc. 1, record 12, Spanish, - sondeo
Record 13 - internal organization data 2004-12-05
Record 13, English
Record 13, Subject field(s)
- Weather Stations and Meteorological Instruments and Equipment
Record 13, Main entry term, English
- wiresonde
1, record 13, English, wiresonde
correct
Record 13, Abbreviations, English
Record 13, Synonyms, English
Record 13, Textual support, English
Record number: 13, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Instrument carried through the atmosphere, either suspended from a captive balloon or a helicopter, and equipped with devices for measuring one or more meteorological elements(pressure, wind, temperature and humidity). 2, record 13, English, - wiresonde
Record number: 13, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The data is telemetered to the ground via a wire cable. 2, record 13, English, - wiresonde
Record 13, Key term(s)
- wire sonde
- wire-sonde
Record 13, French
Record 13, Domaine(s)
- Stations, instruments et équipements météorologiques
Record 13, Main entry term, French
- sonde transmettant par fil
1, record 13, French, sonde%20transmettant%20par%20fil
correct, feminine noun
Record 13, Abbreviations, French
Record 13, Synonyms, French
Record 13, Textual support, French
Record number: 13, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Instrument emporté dans l'atmosphère, suspendu à un ballon captif ou à un hélicoptère, et muni de dispositifs de mesure d'un ou de plusieurs éléments météorologiques (vent, pression, température, humidité). 2, record 13, French, - sonde%20transmettant%20par%20fil
Record number: 13, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Les données sont transmises au sol par fil. 2, record 13, French, - sonde%20transmettant%20par%20fil
Record 13, Spanish
Record 13, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Estaciones, instrumentos y equipos meteorológicos
Record 13, Main entry term, Spanish
- sonda de transmisión por cable
1, record 13, Spanish, sonda%20de%20transmisi%C3%B3n%20por%20cable
feminine noun
Record 13, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 13, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 13, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 13, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Instrumento izado en la atmósfera suspendido de un globo cautivo o de un helicóptero, con dispositivos sensibles a uno o más elementos meteorológicos (presión, temperatura, viento, humedad). 1, record 13, Spanish, - sonda%20de%20transmisi%C3%B3n%20por%20cable
Record number: 13, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Los datos recogidos se transmiten a tierra por cable. 1, record 13, Spanish, - sonda%20de%20transmisi%C3%B3n%20por%20cable
Record 14 - internal organization data 2004-10-25
Record 14, English
Record 14, Subject field(s)
- Weather Stations and Meteorological Instruments and Equipment
Record 14, Main entry term, English
- radiosonde
1, record 14, English, radiosonde
correct, standardized
Record 14, Abbreviations, English
Record 14, Synonyms, English
- radio sonde 3, record 14, English, radio%20sonde
correct
Record 14, Textual support, English
Record number: 14, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Instrument intended to be carried by a balloon up through the atmosphere, equipped with devices to measure one or several meteorological variables(pressure, temperature, humidity, etc.), and provided with a radio transmitter for sending this information to the observing station. 4, record 14, English, - radiosonde
Record number: 14, Textual support number: 1 OBS
radiosonde: term standardized by ISO. 5, record 14, English, - radiosonde
Record 14, French
Record 14, Domaine(s)
- Stations, instruments et équipements météorologiques
Record 14, Main entry term, French
- radiosonde
1, record 14, French, radiosonde
correct, feminine noun, standardized
Record 14, Abbreviations, French
Record 14, Synonyms, French
- radio-sonde 2, record 14, French, radio%2Dsonde
feminine noun
Record 14, Textual support, French
Record number: 14, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Instrument, généralement emporté par ballon, qui sert à mesurer différents constituants atmosphériques [(pression, température, humidité, etc.)] et qui peut retransmettre ces renseignements par télémétrie. 3, record 14, French, - radiosonde
Record number: 14, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Les capteurs sont groupés dans une station automatique miniaturisée, la radiosonde, dont les mesures sont transmises à la station d'écoute ayant effectué le lancer par l'intermédiaire d'un émetteur radioélectrique. 4, record 14, French, - radiosonde
Record number: 14, Textual support number: 1 OBS
radiosonde : terme normalisé par l'ISO. 5, record 14, French, - radiosonde
Record 14, Spanish
Record 14, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Estaciones, instrumentos y equipos meteorológicos
Record 14, Main entry term, Spanish
- radiosonda
1, record 14, Spanish, radiosonda
correct, feminine noun
Record 14, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 14, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 14, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 14, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Instrumento destinado al transporte por globo con dispositivos sensibles a una o más variables meteorológicas (presión, temperatura, humedad, etc.) y con un transmisor de radio para enviar a la estación de observación los datos obtenidos durante su ascenso a través de la atmósfera. 2, record 14, Spanish, - radiosonda
Record 15 - internal organization data 2003-05-13
Record 15, English
Record 15, Subject field(s)
- Titles of International Programs
- Meteorology
Record 15, Main entry term, English
- Tropical Wind, Energy Conversion, and Reference Level Experiment
1, record 15, English, Tropical%20Wind%2C%20Energy%20Conversion%2C%20and%20Reference%20Level%20Experiment
correct, United States
Record 15, Abbreviations, English
- TWERLE 2, record 15, English, TWERLE
correct, United States
Record 15, Synonyms, English
Record 15, Textual support, English
Record number: 15, Textual support number: 1 OBS
USA; meteorological research experiment using Nimbus-6, balloon and ocean buoy data to study energy transfer from tropical to temperate zones. 3, record 15, English, - Tropical%20Wind%2C%20Energy%20Conversion%2C%20and%20Reference%20Level%20Experiment
Record 15, French
Record 15, Domaine(s)
- Titres de programmes internationaux
- Météorologie
Record 15, Main entry term, French
- Tropical Wind, Energy Conversion, and Reference Level Experiment
1, record 15, French, Tropical%20Wind%2C%20Energy%20Conversion%2C%20and%20Reference%20Level%20Experiment
correct, United States
Record 15, Abbreviations, French
- TWERLE 2, record 15, French, TWERLE
correct, United States
Record 15, Synonyms, French
Record 15, Textual support, French
Record number: 15, Textual support number: 1 OBS
États-Unis; expérience météorologique fondée sur les données fournies par Nimbus-6, des ballons et des balises océanographiques, pour étudier le transfert énergétique des zones tropicales vers les zones tempérées. 3, record 15, French, - Tropical%20Wind%2C%20Energy%20Conversion%2C%20and%20Reference%20Level%20Experiment
Record 15, Key term(s)
- Expérience sur la conversion de l'énergie des vents tropicaux et le niveau de référence
Record 15, Spanish
Record 15, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Títulos de programas internacionales
- Meteorología
Record 15, Main entry term, Spanish
- Experimento sobre la Conversión de la Energía de los Vientos Tropicales y el Nivel de Referencia
1, record 15, Spanish, Experimento%20sobre%20la%20Conversi%C3%B3n%20de%20la%20Energ%C3%ADa%20de%20los%20Vientos%20Tropicales%20y%20el%20Nivel%20de%20Referencia
masculine noun
Record 15, Abbreviations, Spanish
- TWERLE 1, record 15, Spanish, TWERLE
masculine noun
Record 15, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 15, Textual support, Spanish
Record 16 - internal organization data 2002-04-18
Record 16, English
Record 16, Subject field(s)
- Weather Stations and Meteorological Instruments and Equipment
- Scientific Measurements and Analyses
Record 16, Main entry term, English
- dirigible balloon ascent
1, record 16, English, dirigible%20balloon%20ascent
correct
Record 16, Abbreviations, English
Record 16, Synonyms, English
Record 16, Textual support, English
Record number: 16, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Sounding by means of a dirigible balloon equipped with instruments for determining upper-air meteorological elements. 2, record 16, English, - dirigible%20balloon%20ascent
Record 16, French
Record 16, Domaine(s)
- Stations, instruments et équipements météorologiques
- Mesures et analyse (Sciences)
Record 16, Main entry term, French
- sondage par ballon dirigeable
1, record 16, French, sondage%20par%20ballon%20dirigeable
correct, masculine noun
Record 16, Abbreviations, French
Record 16, Synonyms, French
Record 16, Textual support, French
Record number: 16, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Sondage effectué à l'aide d'un ballon dirigeable équipé d'instruments pour la mesure d'éléments météorologiques en altitude. 2, record 16, French, - sondage%20par%20ballon%20dirigeable
Record 16, Spanish
Record 16, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Estaciones, instrumentos y equipos meteorológicos
- Medición y análisis (Ciencias)
Record 16, Main entry term, Spanish
- sondeo con globo dirigible
1, record 16, Spanish, sondeo%20con%20globo%20dirigible
masculine noun
Record 16, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 16, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 16, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 16, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Sondeo en que se utiliza un globo dirigible equipado con instrumentos para determinar elementos meteorológicos en altitud. 1, record 16, Spanish, - sondeo%20con%20globo%20dirigible
Record 17 - internal organization data 2002-04-18
Record 17, English
Record 17, Subject field(s)
- Weather Stations and Meteorological Instruments and Equipment
- Scientific Measurements and Analyses
Record 17, Main entry term, English
- meteorological sounding
1, record 17, English, meteorological%20sounding
correct, standardized
Record 17, Abbreviations, English
Record 17, Synonyms, English
- weather sounding 2, record 17, English, weather%20sounding
Record 17, Textual support, English
Record number: 17, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The first meteorological sounding was made in 1749 in Glasgow, Scotland, with the raising of a thermometer on a kite.... It was not until the invention of the balloon in 1873 that it was possible to make measurements to a substantial height. Gay-Lussac ascended to 7 km as early as 1804 to make measurements of the temperature, pressure, and electric fields. 3, record 17, English, - meteorological%20sounding
Record number: 17, Textual support number: 2 CONT
... Bomem supplied the FT-IR for the HIS (High resolution Infrared Sounder), a very successful spectrometer used for weather sounding from an ER-2 for the University of Wisconsin. 2, record 17, English, - meteorological%20sounding
Record number: 17, Textual support number: 1 OBS
meteorological sounding : term standardized by ISO. 4, record 17, English, - meteorological%20sounding
Record 17, French
Record 17, Domaine(s)
- Stations, instruments et équipements météorologiques
- Mesures et analyse (Sciences)
Record 17, Main entry term, French
- sondage météorologique
1, record 17, French, sondage%20m%C3%A9t%C3%A9orologique
correct, masculine noun, standardized
Record 17, Abbreviations, French
Record 17, Synonyms, French
Record 17, Textual support, French
Record number: 17, Textual support number: 1 CONT
L'exploration de l'atmosphère en altitude, illustrée pour la première fois [...] en 1647, se poursuit grâce à l'utilisation de cerfs-volants, puis de ballons libres; c'est ainsi que le physicien Jacques Charles réalise le premier sondage météorologique en atmosphère libre le 1er décembre 1783, atteignant une altitude de 3 400 m. Un siècle plus tard, en 1892, deux Français [...] effectuent systématiquement des lancers de ballons-sondes emportant un enregistreur de pression et de température. [...] En 1929, le Français Robert Bureau lance les premières sondes munies d'un petit émetteur; il ajoute ainsi une dimension supplémentaire à l'exploration systématique et quotidienne de l'atmosphère, permettant aux météorologistes de mieux en étudier les mouvements et les processus. 2, record 17, French, - sondage%20m%C3%A9t%C3%A9orologique
Record number: 17, Textual support number: 1 OBS
sondage météorologique : terme normalisé par l'ISO. 3, record 17, French, - sondage%20m%C3%A9t%C3%A9orologique
Record 17, Spanish
Record 17, Textual support, Spanish
Record 18 - internal organization data 1995-06-01
Record 18, English
Record 18, Subject field(s)
- Meteorology
Record 18, Main entry term, English
- carrier-balloon system
1, record 18, English, carrier%2Dballoon%20system
correct
Record 18, Abbreviations, English
Record 18, Synonyms, English
Record 18, Textual support, English
Record number: 18, Textual support number: 1 DEF
System for carrying radiosondes aloft by a free balloon for later predetermined release and subsequent descent by parachute, when the meteorological data are recorded and transmitted. 1, record 18, English, - carrier%2Dballoon%20system
Record 18, French
Record 18, Domaine(s)
- Météorologie
Record 18, Main entry term, French
- système à ballon porteur
1, record 18, French, syst%C3%A8me%20%C3%A0%20ballon%20porteur
correct, masculine noun
Record 18, Abbreviations, French
Record 18, Synonyms, French
Record 18, Textual support, French
Record number: 18, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Système permettant de porter en altitude au moyen d'un ballon des radiosondes ultérieurement lâchées avec un parachute, selon un programme préétabli pour enregistrer et transmettre des données météorologiques pendant leur descente. 1, record 18, French, - syst%C3%A8me%20%C3%A0%20ballon%20porteur
Record 18, Spanish
Record 18, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Meteorología
Record 18, Main entry term, Spanish
- sistema de globos portadores de sondas
1, record 18, Spanish, sistema%20de%20globos%20portadores%20de%20sondas
correct, masculine noun
Record 18, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 18, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 18, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 18, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Sistema para llevar radiosondas en altitud con un globo libre que los libera a una altura predeterminada; en el descenso, por paracaídas, los datos meteorológicos son registrados y transmitidos. 1, record 18, Spanish, - sistema%20de%20globos%20portadores%20de%20sondas
Record 19 - internal organization data 1993-09-01
Record 19, English
Record 19, Subject field(s)
- Atmospheric Physics
Record 19, Main entry term, English
- PTV data 1, record 19, English, PTV%20data
Record 19, Abbreviations, English
Record 19, Synonyms, English
- pressure temperature and humidity data 1, record 19, English, pressure%20temperature%20and%20humidity%20data
Record 19, Textual support, English
Record number: 19, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Data picked up by the meteorological sounding balloon. 1, record 19, English, - PTV%20data
Record 19, French
Record 19, Domaine(s)
- Physique de l'atmosphère
Record 19, Main entry term, French
- données PTH
1, record 19, French, donn%C3%A9es%20PTH
feminine noun, plural
Record 19, Abbreviations, French
Record 19, Synonyms, French
Record 19, Textual support, French
Record 19, Spanish
Record 19, Textual support, Spanish
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