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METEOROLOGICAL COVERAGE [5 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2023-02-15
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
- meteorological coverage
1, record 1, English, meteorological%20coverage
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The radar is ideally sited to provide meteorological coverage for the surrounding area, with an almost unobstructed view in all directions. 1, record 1, English, - meteorological%20coverage
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
- couverture météorologique
1, record 1, French, couverture%20m%C3%A9t%C3%A9orologique
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Grâce à la miniaturisation et à l'automatisation, de nombreux capteurs (radiomètres, spectromètres, interféromètres, radars…) peuvent aujourd'hui être embarqués sur satellite, permettant ainsi d'élargir la couverture météorologique à l'ensemble des régions du globe. 2, record 1, French, - couverture%20m%C3%A9t%C3%A9orologique
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2005-03-18
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- International Bodies and Committees
- Weather Stations and Meteorological Instruments and Equipment
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- Regional Specialized Meteorological Center
1, record 2, English, Regional%20Specialized%20Meteorological%20Center
correct, international
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
- RSMC 2, record 2, English, RSMC
correct, international
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A centre of the Global Data-processing System [(GDPS]) which has the primary purpose of issuing meteorological analyses and prognoses with the meteorological content, geographical coverage and frequency required by Members and agreed for the System. 3, record 2, English, - Regional%20Specialized%20Meteorological%20Center
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Global Data-processing System (GDPS): The coordinated global system of meteorological centres and arrangements for the processing, storage and retrieval of meteorological information within the framework of the World Weather Watch. 3, record 2, English, - Regional%20Specialized%20Meteorological%20Center
Record 2, Key term(s)
- Regional Specialized Meteorological Centre
- Regional/Specialized Meteorological Centre
- Regional/Specialized Meteorological Center
- Regional Specialised Meteorological Center
- Regional Specialised Meteorological Centre
- Regional/Specialised Meteorological Center
- Regional/Specialised Meteorological Centre
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités internationaux
- Stations, instruments et équipements météorologiques
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- Centre météorologique régional spécialisé
1, record 2, French, Centre%20m%C3%A9t%C3%A9orologique%20r%C3%A9gional%20sp%C3%A9cialis%C3%A9
correct, masculine noun, international
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
- CMRS 1, record 2, French, CMRS
correct, masculine noun, international
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Centre du Système mondial de traitement des données [(SMTD]) dont l'objet primordial est d'établir des analyses et prévisions météorologiques dont le contenu, la portée géographique et la fréquence correspondent à ce que requièrent les Membres et ce qui a été convenu pour le système. 2, record 2, French, - Centre%20m%C3%A9t%C3%A9orologique%20r%C3%A9gional%20sp%C3%A9cialis%C3%A9
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
[...] certains des Centres météorologiques régionaux spécialisés (ou CMRS) du SMTD, tels que le National Hurricane Center en Floride (pour l'Atlantique nord et le Pacifique nord-est) et le Centre météorologique régional de Météo-France à la Réunion (pour le Sud-Ouest de l'océan Indien). 3, record 2, French, - Centre%20m%C3%A9t%C3%A9orologique%20r%C3%A9gional%20sp%C3%A9cialis%C3%A9
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
En 1993, l'Organisation Météorologique Mondiale (OMM) a désigné le Centre météorologique canadien (CMC) comme Centre météorologique régional spécialisé (CMRS) pour la modélisation du transport atmosphérique au cours d'une urgence nucléaire. Les centres météorologiques de Toulouse (Météo-France), de Bracknell (UK Meteorological Office), de Washington (NOAA-ARL) et de Melbourne (Australie) ont également été désignés à cette fin. 4, record 2, French, - Centre%20m%C3%A9t%C3%A9orologique%20r%C3%A9gional%20sp%C3%A9cialis%C3%A9
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 3 OBS
Le Système mondial de traitement des données (en abrégé, le SMTD) est un système coordonné au niveau mondial et placé sous l'égide de l'[Organisation météorologique mondiale] (OMM). Il est composé de centres météorologiques et de moyens appropriés afin d'assurer le traitement, l'archivage et la récupération des données météorologiques d'observation, de prévision et de climatologie dans le cadre de la Veille météorologique mondiale . 3, record 2, French, - Centre%20m%C3%A9t%C3%A9orologique%20r%C3%A9gional%20sp%C3%A9cialis%C3%A9
Record 2, Key term(s)
- Centre météorologique régional à vocation spécialisée
- Centre météorologique régional à spécialisation géographique ou activité spécialisée
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Organismos y comités internacionales
- Estaciones, instrumentos y equipos meteorológicos
Record 2, Main entry term, Spanish
- Centro meteorológico regional especializado
1, record 2, Spanish, Centro%20meteorol%C3%B3gico%20regional%20especializado
masculine noun, international
Record 2, Abbreviations, Spanish
- CMRE 1, record 2, Spanish, CMRE
masculine noun, international
Record 2, Synonyms, Spanish
- Centro Meteorológico Regional Especializado 2, record 2, Spanish, Centro%20Meteorol%C3%B3gico%20Regional%20Especializado
masculine noun, international
- CMRE 2, record 2, Spanish, CMRE
masculine noun, international
- CMRE 2, record 2, Spanish, CMRE
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Centro del Sistema Mundial de Proceso de Datos cuya finalidad fundamental consiste en establecer análisis y predicciones meteorológicas con el contenido meteorológico, la cobertura geográfica y la frecuencia requeridos por los Miembros y acordados por el sistema. 1, record 2, Spanish, - Centro%20meteorol%C3%B3gico%20regional%20especializado
Record 3 - internal organization data 2004-12-10
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Titles of Federal Government Programs (Canadian)
- Meteorological Forecasting, Data Measurement and Analysis
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- Severe Thunderstorm Watch/Warning Program
1, record 3, English, Severe%20Thunderstorm%20Watch%2FWarning%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 developed a Severe Thunderstorm Watch/Warning Program across Canada to ensure the safety and well-being of all Canadians. The purpose of this program is to deliver Severe Thunderstorm and Tornado Watch/Warning Bulletins. These bulletins are designed to provide as much advance warning as possible of hazardous thunderstorm activity and tornadoes. In addition to a continuous surveillance system(e. g., satellite or meteorological radar coverage), the Program relies on weather observations provided by volunteer weather watchers. 1, record 3, English, - Severe%20Thunderstorm%20Watch%2FWarning%20Program
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Titres de programmes fédéraux (Gouvernement canadien)
- Prévisions météorologiques et mesure et analyse des données
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- Programme des veilles et des alertes d'orages violents
1, record 3, French, Programme%20des%20veilles%20et%20des%20alertes%20d%27orages%20violents
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2004-05-12
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- International Bodies and Committees
- Weather Stations and Meteorological Instruments and Equipment
- Air Traffic Control
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- Regional Area Forecast Centre
1, record 4, English, Regional%20Area%20Forecast%20Centre
correct, international, officially approved
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
- RAFC 1, record 4, English, RAFC
correct, international, officially approved
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A meteorological centre designated to prepare and supply significant weather forecasts and upper wind and temperature charts for flights departing from aerodromes within its service area and to supply grid point data in digital form for up to world-wide coverage. [Definition officially approved by ICAO. ] 2, record 4, English, - Regional%20Area%20Forecast%20Centre
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
regional area forecast centre; RAFC: term and abbreviation officially approved by the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO). 3, record 4, English, - Regional%20Area%20Forecast%20Centre
Record 4, Key term(s)
- regional area forecast center
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités internationaux
- Stations, instruments et équipements météorologiques
- Circulation et trafic aériens
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- Centre régional de prévisions de zone
1, record 4, French, Centre%20r%C3%A9gional%20de%20pr%C3%A9visions%20de%20zone
correct, masculine noun, international, officially approved
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
- RAFC 1, record 4, French, RAFC
correct, masculine noun, international, officially approved
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Centre météorologique désigné pour préparer et fournir les prévisions du temps significatif et les cartes des vents et températures en altitude destinées aux vols en partance des aérodromes situés dans sa zone de service et pour fournir des données aux points de grille sous forme digitale dont la couverture peut s'étendre au monde entier. [Définition uniformisée par l'OACI.] 2, record 4, French, - Centre%20r%C3%A9gional%20de%20pr%C3%A9visions%20de%20zone
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
centre régional de prévisions de zone; RAFC : terme et abréviation uniformisés par l'Organisation de l'aviation civile internationale (OACI). 3, record 4, French, - Centre%20r%C3%A9gional%20de%20pr%C3%A9visions%20de%20zone
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Organismos y comités internacionales
- Estaciones, instrumentos y equipos meteorológicos
- Control de tránsito aéreo
Record 4, Main entry term, Spanish
- centro regional de pronósticos de área
1, record 4, Spanish, centro%20regional%20de%20pron%C3%B3sticos%20de%20%C3%A1rea
masculine noun, international, officially approved
Record 4, Abbreviations, Spanish
- RAFC 2, record 4, Spanish, RAFC
masculine noun, international, officially approved
- CRPS 3, record 4, Spanish, CRPS
masculine noun
Record 4, Synonyms, Spanish
- Centro regional de predicciones de zona 4, record 4, Spanish, Centro%20regional%20de%20predicciones%20de%20zona
masculine noun, international
- RAFC 4, record 4, Spanish, RAFC
masculine noun, international
- RAFC 4, record 4, Spanish, RAFC
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Centro meteorológico designado para preparar y proporcionar pronósticos del tiempo significativo y mapas de vientos y temperaturas en altitúd para los vuelos que salen de los aeródromos de su zona de servicio, así como los datos reticulares en forma digital hasta la cobertura mundial. [Definición aceptada oficialmente por la OACI.] 2, record 4, Spanish, - centro%20regional%20de%20pron%C3%B3sticos%20de%20%C3%A1rea
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
centro regional de pronósticos de área; RAFC: término y abreviatura aceptados oficialmente por la Organización de Aviación Civil Internacional (OACI). 5, record 4, Spanish, - centro%20regional%20de%20pron%C3%B3sticos%20de%20%C3%A1rea
Record 5 - internal organization data 2002-09-13
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- System Names
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- Meteosat DCP Retransmission System
1, record 5, English, Meteosat%20DCP%20Retransmission%20System
correct, international
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
- DRS 1, record 5, English, DRS
correct, international
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
DCP: Data Collection Platforms are automatic or semi-automatic or semi-automatic in situ environmental observing systems. 1, record 5, English, - Meteosat%20DCP%20Retransmission%20System
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 2 OBS
The Meteosat Data Collection System is the regional system for the Meteosat coverage areas. 33 regional telecommunications channels are used to relay environmental data to the PGS in Fucino. Selected data are then retransmitted back through Meteosat over the DCP Retransmission System(DRS). In addition, the PGS transmits the data to the Mission Control Centre(MCC) in Darmstadt for further processing and distribution. The data of interest to the programmes of the World Meteorological Organization(WMO) are transmitted over the Global Telecommunications System(GTS), while a variety of other distribution systems are also used. 1, record 5, English, - Meteosat%20DCP%20Retransmission%20System
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Noms de systèmes
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- Système de retransmission des données de DCP de Meteosat
1, record 5, French, Syst%C3%A8me%20de%20retransmission%20des%20donn%C3%A9es%20de%20DCP%20de%20Meteosat
correct, masculine noun, international
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
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