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METEOROLOGICAL BUOY [9 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2017-02-13
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- International Bodies and Committees
- Weather Stations and Meteorological Instruments and Equipment
- Oceanography
- Environmental Studies and Analyses
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- Data Buoy Cooperation Panel
1, record 1, English, Data%20Buoy%20Cooperation%20Panel
correct, international
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
- DBCP 2, record 1, English, DBCP
correct, international
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- Drifting Buoy Co-operation Panel 3, record 1, English, Drifting%20Buoy%20Co%2Doperation%20Panel
former designation, correct, international
- DBCP 3, record 1, English, DBCP
former designation, correct, international
- DBCP 3, record 1, English, DBCP
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The Data Buoy Co-operation Panel is a formal body of the World Meteorological Organization(WMO) and of the Intergovernmental Oceanographic Commission(IOC) [formally established in 1985]. The most important task of the DBCP is to ensure a satisfactory coordination at the international level of the Drifting and Moored Buoy programs. 4, record 1, English, - Data%20Buoy%20Cooperation%20Panel
Record 1, Key term(s)
- Data Buoy Co-operation Panel
- Drifting Buoy Cooperation Panel
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités internationaux
- Stations, instruments et équipements météorologiques
- Océanographie
- Études et analyses environnementales
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- Groupe de coopération pour les programmes de bouées de mesure
1, record 1, French, Groupe%20de%20coop%C3%A9ration%20pour%20les%20programmes%20de%20bou%C3%A9es%20de%20mesure
correct, masculine noun, international
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- Groupe de coopération pour la mise en œuvre des programmes de bouées dérivantes 2, record 1, French, Groupe%20de%20coop%C3%A9ration%20pour%20la%20mise%20en%20%26oelig%3Buvre%20des%20programmes%20de%20bou%C3%A9es%20d%C3%A9rivantes
former designation, correct, masculine noun, international
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Appellation confirmée par l'organisme. 3, record 1, French, - Groupe%20de%20coop%C3%A9ration%20pour%20les%20programmes%20de%20bou%C3%A9es%20de%20mesure
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Organismos y comités internacionales
- Estaciones, instrumentos y equipos meteorológicos
- Oceanografía
- Estudios y análisis del medio ambiente
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- Panel de Cooperación sobre Boyas de Acopio de Datos
1, record 1, Spanish, Panel%20de%20Cooperaci%C3%B3n%20sobre%20Boyas%20de%20Acopio%20de%20Datos
masculine noun, international
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
- DBCP 1, record 1, Spanish, DBCP
masculine noun, international
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
- Grupo de Cooperación de las Boyas a la Deriva 2, record 1, Spanish, Grupo%20de%20Cooperaci%C3%B3n%20de%20las%20Boyas%20a%20la%20Deriva
former designation, correct, masculine noun, international
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2012-12-11
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Weather Stations and Meteorological Instruments and Equipment
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- buoy weather station
1, record 2, English, buoy%20weather%20station
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- buoy meteorological station 2, record 2, English, buoy%20meteorological%20station
correct
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A buoy, either fixed or floating, which carries instruments for sensing various meteorological elements and for transmitting the data by radio. 1, record 2, English, - buoy%20weather%20station
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Stations, instruments et équipements météorologiques
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- station météorologique sur bouée
1, record 2, French, station%20m%C3%A9t%C3%A9orologique%20sur%20bou%C3%A9e
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Bouée, soit fixe, soit dérivante, dotée d'instruments de mesure de divers éléments météorologiques et de transmission des données par radio. 2, record 2, French, - station%20m%C3%A9t%C3%A9orologique%20sur%20bou%C3%A9e
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Estaciones, instrumentos y equipos meteorológicos
Record 2, Main entry term, Spanish
- estación meteorológica en boya
1, record 2, Spanish, estaci%C3%B3n%20meteorol%C3%B3gica%20en%20boya
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 2, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Boya anclada o flotando que lleva instrumentos para medir varios elementos meteorológicos, siendo transmitidos los datos por radio. 1, record 2, Spanish, - estaci%C3%B3n%20meteorol%C3%B3gica%20en%20boya
Record 3 - internal organization data 2012-03-07
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Marine and River Navigation Aids
- Weather Stations and Meteorological Instruments and Equipment
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- meteorological drifting buoy
1, record 3, English, meteorological%20drifting%20buoy
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
- meteorological drifter 2, record 3, English, meteorological%20drifter
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
An untethered ocean buoy equipped with meteorological sensing instruments linked to transmitting equipment for sending the observed data to collecting centres. 3, record 3, English, - meteorological%20drifting%20buoy
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
National Ocean Service (NOS). [et al.] is establishing a network of 120 oceanographic/meteorological drifting buoys in the Southern Hemisphere. The buoys measure sea level atmospheric pressure and sea water temperature. 1, record 3, English, - meteorological%20drifting%20buoy
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 CONT
A single meteorological drifter was deployed for Department of the Environment near 47° N. 2, record 3, English, - meteorological%20drifting%20buoy
Record 3, Key term(s)
- drifter
- weather drifter
- meteorological drifter buoy
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Aides à la navigation fluviale et maritime
- Stations, instruments et équipements météorologiques
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- bouée météorologique dérivante
1, record 3, French, bou%C3%A9e%20m%C3%A9t%C3%A9orologique%20d%C3%A9rivante
correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
- bouée automatique dérivante 1, record 3, French, bou%C3%A9e%20automatique%20d%C3%A9rivante
correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Bouée libre fonctionnant automatiquement et à laquelle sont attachés ou suspendus des instruments de mesure destinés à recueillir des informations météorologiques. 1, record 3, French, - bou%C3%A9e%20m%C3%A9t%C3%A9orologique%20d%C3%A9rivante
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
[...] le Canada entendait poursuivre sa contribution à la quête mondiale d'informations météorologiques [...] avec la mise en place d'un réseau de bouées météorologiques dérivantes. Ces bouées équipées d'instruments de relevés météorologiques recueilleront des mesures de température de l'air et de l'eau, de même que la pression atmosphérique [...] 1, record 3, French, - bou%C3%A9e%20m%C3%A9t%C3%A9orologique%20d%C3%A9rivante
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2011-01-06
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Titles of International Programs
- Marine and River Navigation Aids
- Signalling and Illumination (Water Transp.)
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- International Buoy Programme for the Indian Ocean
1, record 4, English, International%20Buoy%20Programme%20for%20the%20Indian%20Ocean
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
- IBPIO 1, record 4, English, IBPIO
correct
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The objectives of the International Buoy Programme for the Indian Ocean are to establish and maintain a network of platforms in the Indian Ocean to provide Meteorological and Oceanographic data for both real-time operational requirements and research purposes. 1, record 4, English, - International%20Buoy%20Programme%20for%20the%20Indian%20Ocean
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Titres de programmes internationaux
- Aides à la navigation fluviale et maritime
- Signalisation (Transport par eau)
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- International Buoy Programme for the Indian Ocean
1, record 4, French, International%20Buoy%20Programme%20for%20the%20Indian%20Ocean
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
- IBPIO 1, record 4, French, IBPIO
correct
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Appellation et abréviation confirmées par l'organisme. 2, record 4, French, - International%20Buoy%20Programme%20for%20the%20Indian%20Ocean
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Títulos de programas internacionales
- Ayuda a la navegación marítima y fluvial
- Señales e iluminación (Transporte por agua)
Record 4, Main entry term, Spanish
- Programa Internacional de Boyas para el Océano Índico
1, record 4, Spanish, Programa%20Internacional%20de%20Boyas%20para%20el%20Oc%C3%A9ano%20%C3%8Dndico
masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, Spanish
- IBPIO 1, record 4, Spanish, IBPIO
masculine noun
Record 4, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
IBPIO por sus siglas en inglés. 2, record 4, Spanish, - Programa%20Internacional%20de%20Boyas%20para%20el%20Oc%C3%A9ano%20%C3%8Dndico
Record 5 - internal organization data 2010-03-10
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Weather Stations and Meteorological Instruments and Equipment
- Hydrology and Hydrography
- Marine and River Navigation Aids
- Signalling and Illumination (Water Transp.)
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- drifting buoy
1, record 5, English, drifting%20buoy
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
- drifter buoy 2, record 5, English, drifter%20buoy
- drifter 2, record 5, English, drifter
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
An untethered ocean buoy equipped with meteorological and/or oceanographic sensing instruments linked to transmitting equipment for sending the observed data to collecting centres. 3, record 5, English, - drifting%20buoy
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The buoys in the network are comprised of both drifting buoys and moored buoys. "Drifters" are expendable systems launched from ships or aircraft into specific ocean areas. They collect data as they drift in response to ocean currents and winds. Since satellites that these "drifters" transmit to are not geostationary, data are only available when the orbiting satellite is within site of the buoy. 2, record 5, English, - drifting%20buoy
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Stations, instruments et équipements météorologiques
- Hydrologie et hydrographie
- Aides à la navigation fluviale et maritime
- Signalisation (Transport par eau)
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- bouée dérivante
1, record 5, French, bou%C3%A9e%20d%C3%A9rivante
correct, feminine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
- balise itinérante 2, record 5, French, balise%20itin%C3%A9rante
correct, feminine noun
- dériveur 3, record 5, French, d%C3%A9riveur
masculine noun
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Bouée océanique non ancrée, équipée de capteurs météorologiques et/ou océanographiques et du matériel requis pour transmettre les données d'observation à des centres de collecte. 4, record 5, French, - bou%C3%A9e%20d%C3%A9rivante
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Les bouées dérivantes (flotteurs auxquels une ancre flottante, centrée à 15 mètres de profondeur, est attachée), sont utilisées pour mesurer le courant de surface grâce à leurs déplacements. [...] elles constituent un support pouvant recevoir un baromètre, voire un dispositif de mesure du vent. Les données de vent mesurées par de tels flotteurs permettent de calculer la part du courant due au vent (courant d'Ekman) et celle, à plus grande échelle, due à la rotation de la Terre (courants géostrophiques). 5, record 5, French, - bou%C3%A9e%20d%C3%A9rivante
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Estaciones, instrumentos y equipos meteorológicos
- Hidrología e hidrografía
- Ayuda a la navegación marítima y fluvial
- Señales e iluminación (Transporte por agua)
Record 5, Main entry term, Spanish
- boya libre
1, record 5, Spanish, boya%20libre
feminine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 5, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Boya oceánica, sin amarras, equipada con sensores meteorológicos y/u oceanográficos y el material requerido para transmitir los datos de observación a centros colectores. 1, record 5, Spanish, - boya%20libre
Record 6 - internal organization data 2003-06-10
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- International Bodies and Committees
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- Action Group
1, record 6, English, Action%20Group
correct
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
A Data Buoy Co-Operation Panel Action Group is an independent self-funded body that maintains, as a significant element of its responsibilities, an observational buoy programme providing meteorological and oceanographic data for real-time and/or research purposes in support of the World Weather Watch(WWW), the World Climate Research Programme(WCRP), the Global Climate Observing System(GCOS), and the Global Ocean Observing System(GOOS), and other relevant WMO and IOC programmes. 1, record 6, English, - Action%20Group
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités internationaux
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- Action Group
1, record 6, French, Action%20Group
correct
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record 6, Key term(s)
- Groupe d'action
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Organismos y comités internacionales
Record 6, Main entry term, Spanish
- Grupo de acción
1, record 6, Spanish, Grupo%20de%20acci%C3%B3n
masculine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 6, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 2003-05-13
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Titles of International Programs
- Meteorology
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- Tropical Wind, Energy Conversion, and Reference Level Experiment
1, record 7, English, Tropical%20Wind%2C%20Energy%20Conversion%2C%20and%20Reference%20Level%20Experiment
correct, United States
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
- TWERLE 2, record 7, English, TWERLE
correct, United States
Record 7, Synonyms, English
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, 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 7, English, - Tropical%20Wind%2C%20Energy%20Conversion%2C%20and%20Reference%20Level%20Experiment
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Titres de programmes internationaux
- Météorologie
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- Tropical Wind, Energy Conversion, and Reference Level Experiment
1, record 7, French, Tropical%20Wind%2C%20Energy%20Conversion%2C%20and%20Reference%20Level%20Experiment
correct, United States
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
- TWERLE 2, record 7, French, TWERLE
correct, United States
Record 7, Synonyms, French
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record number: 7, 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 7, French, - Tropical%20Wind%2C%20Energy%20Conversion%2C%20and%20Reference%20Level%20Experiment
Record 7, Key term(s)
- Expérience sur la conversion de l'énergie des vents tropicaux et le niveau de référence
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Títulos de programas internacionales
- Meteorología
Record 7, Main entry term, Spanish
- Experimento sobre la Conversión de la Energía de los Vientos Tropicales y el Nivel de Referencia
1, record 7, Spanish, Experimento%20sobre%20la%20Conversi%C3%B3n%20de%20la%20Energ%C3%ADa%20de%20los%20Vientos%20Tropicales%20y%20el%20Nivel%20de%20Referencia
masculine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, Spanish
- TWERLE 1, record 7, Spanish, TWERLE
masculine noun
Record 7, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record 8 - internal organization data 2002-09-23
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- International Bodies and Committees
- Oceanography
- Environmental Studies and Analyses
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- European Group on Ocean Stations
1, record 8, English, European%20Group%20on%20Ocean%20Stations
correct
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
- EGOS 1, record 8, English, EGOS
correct
Record 8, Synonyms, English
Record 8, Textual support, English
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 OBS
EGOS is an Action Group of the Data Buoy Co-operation Panel(DBCP) [of the World Meteorological Organization(WMO) and the Intergovernmental Oceanographic Commission(IOC) ]. It was established on December 1, 1988, as a joint operational project for near real-time acquisition of meteorological and oceanographic data in the North Atlantic Ocean. 2, record 8, English, - European%20Group%20on%20Ocean%20Stations
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités internationaux
- Océanographie
- Études et analyses environnementales
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- Groupe Européen des Stations Océaniques
1, record 8, French, Groupe%20Europ%C3%A9en%20des%20Stations%20Oc%C3%A9aniques
correct, masculine noun
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
- EGOS 2, record 8, French, EGOS
correct, masculine noun
Record 8, Synonyms, French
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Appellation et abréviation confirmées par l'organisme. 3, record 8, French, - Groupe%20Europ%C3%A9en%20des%20Stations%20Oc%C3%A9aniques
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Organismos y comités internacionales
- Oceanografía
- Estudios y análisis del medio ambiente
Record 8, Main entry term, Spanish
- Grupo Europeo de Estaciones Oceánicas
1, record 8, Spanish, Grupo%20Europeo%20de%20Estaciones%20Oce%C3%A1nicas
correct, masculine noun
Record 8, Abbreviations, Spanish
- EGOS 2, record 8, Spanish, EGOS
correct, masculine noun
Record 8, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
Record 9 - internal organization data 2002-05-15
Record 9, English
Record 9, Subject field(s)
- Titles of International Programs
- Glaciology
Record 9, Main entry term, English
- International Arctic Buoy Program
1, record 9, English, International%20Arctic%20Buoy%20Program
correct, United States
Record 9, Abbreviations, English
- IABP 2, record 9, English, IABP
correct, United States
Record 9, Synonyms, English
Record 9, Textual support, English
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The objective of the International Arctic Buoy Program is to establish and maintain a network of drifting buoys in the Arctic Ocean to collect data needed for real-time operations and meteorological and oceanographic research. 3, record 9, English, - International%20Arctic%20Buoy%20Program
Record 9, French
Record 9, Domaine(s)
- Titres de programmes internationaux
- Glaciologie
Record 9, Main entry term, French
- International Arctic Buoy Program
1, record 9, French, International%20Arctic%20Buoy%20Program
correct, United States
Record 9, Abbreviations, French
- IABP 1, record 9, French, IABP
correct, United States
Record 9, Synonyms, French
Record 9, Textual support, French
Record 9, Key term(s)
- Programme international de bouées de l'Arctique
Record 9, Spanish
Record 9, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Títulos de programas internacionales
- Glaciología
Record 9, Main entry term, Spanish
- Programa Internacional de Boyas en el Ártico
1, record 9, Spanish, Programa%20Internacional%20de%20Boyas%20en%20el%20%C3%81rtico
correct, masculine noun, United States
Record 9, Abbreviations, Spanish
- PIBA 1, record 9, Spanish, PIBA
correct, masculine noun, United States
Record 9, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 9, Textual support, Spanish
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