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METEOROLOGICAL COMMUNICATIONS SYSTEM [3 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2013-12-16
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Electronic Devices
- Air Navigation Aids
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- voice generator sub-system
1, record 1, English, voice%20generator%20sub%2Dsystem
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
- VGSS 1, record 1, English, VGSS
correct
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
An AWOS [automated weather observation system] is comprised of a set of meteorological sensors, a data processing system, a communications system and an optional voice generator sub-system(VGSS). 1, record 1, English, - voice%20generator%20sub%2Dsystem
Record 1, Key term(s)
- voice generator subsystem
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Dispositifs électroniques
- Aides à la navigation aérienne
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- sous-système générateur de voix
1, record 1, French, sous%2Dsyst%C3%A8me%20g%C3%A9n%C3%A9rateur%20de%20voix
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
- VGSS 1, record 1, French, VGSS
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Un AWOS [système automatisé d'observations météorologiques] comprend un ensemble de capteurs météorologiques, un système de traitement des données, un système de communication et un sous-système générateur de voix (VGSS) optionnel. 1, record 1, French, - sous%2Dsyst%C3%A8me%20g%C3%A9n%C3%A9rateur%20de%20voix
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2003-06-10
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- System Names
- Satellite Telecommunications
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- Satellite Distribution System
1, record 2, English, Satellite%20Distribution%20System
correct, international
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
- SADIS 1, record 2, English, SADIS
correct, international
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
SADIS is an operational system dedicated to primarily aeronautical meteorological information in line with ICAO(International Civil Aviation Organisation) worldwide provision. It provides a point to multipoint service on a 24-hrs. basis via satellite. The SADIS uplink is situated at the Mercury Communications at Whitehill Earthstation in UK. 1, record 2, English, - Satellite%20Distribution%20System
Record 2, Key term(s)
- Satellite distribution system for information relating to air navigation
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Noms de systèmes
- Télécommunications par satellite
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- Satellite Distribution System
1, record 2, French, Satellite%20Distribution%20System
correct, international
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
- SADIS 1, record 2, French, SADIS
correct, international
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record 2, Key term(s)
- Système de diffusion par satellite d'informations relatives à la navigation aérienne
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Nombres de sistemas
- Telecomunicaciones por satélite
Record 2, Main entry term, Spanish
- Sistema de Distribución de Datos Satelitales
1, record 2, Spanish, Sistema%20de%20Distribuci%C3%B3n%20de%20Datos%20Satelitales
masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 2, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2003-04-09
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Meteorological Forecasting, Data Measurement and Analysis
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- operational weather forecast
1, record 3, English, operational%20weather%20forecast
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
- operational meteorological forecast 2, record 3, English, operational%20meteorological%20forecast
correct
- operational forecast 3, record 3, English, operational%20forecast
correct
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Modern operational weather forecasts now include information on the likelihood of various weather events, usually determined through ensemble prediction systems (EPS). 1, record 3, English, - operational%20weather%20forecast
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 CONT
... ISCS/WAFS [International Satellite Communications System/World Area Forecast System] purpose is to provide the worldwide aviation community with operational meteorological forecasts and information about meteorological phenomena required for flight planning and safe, economic, and efficient air navigation. 2, record 3, English, - operational%20weather%20forecast
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 3 CONT
Operational weather forecasts contain information about future weather. To extract the maximum amount of value from such forecasts, they must be integrated into decision making in a rational way. This can be achieved by modelling the impact of weather on the utility of a company. 4, record 3, English, - operational%20weather%20forecast
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Operational forecaster analyzes weather conditions and issues forecasts or alerts the public of severe weather 5, record 3, English, - operational%20weather%20forecast
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Prévisions météorologiques et mesure et analyse des données
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- prévision météorologique opérationnelle
1, record 3, French, pr%C3%A9vision%20m%C3%A9t%C3%A9orologique%20op%C3%A9rationnelle
correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
- prévision opérationnelle 2, record 3, French, pr%C3%A9vision%20op%C3%A9rationnelle
correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Prévisions météorologiques opérationnelles. Les prévisions couvrant les 5 prochains jours en provenance du U.K. Met. Office sont reçues automatiquement deux fois par jour et présentées sous diverses formes. Tableau (pression atmosphérique, force et direction du vent à Westhinder). Graphique (évolution temporelle de la force du vent à Westhinder). Animation (évolution spatiale et temporelle de la pression atmosphérique et de la force et direction du vent dans la région Nord-Atlantique). 1, record 3, French, - pr%C3%A9vision%20m%C3%A9t%C3%A9orologique%20op%C3%A9rationnelle
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 CONT
Actuellement on dispose de prévisions opérationnelles dont la validité atteint cinq jours. 2, record 3, French, - pr%C3%A9vision%20m%C3%A9t%C3%A9orologique%20op%C3%A9rationnelle
Record 3, Key term(s)
- prévision opérationnelle du temps
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
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