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METEOROLOGICAL DRIFTING BUOY [2 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 2002-05-15
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Titles of International Programs
- Glaciology
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- International Arctic Buoy Program
1, record 2, English, International%20Arctic%20Buoy%20Program
correct, United States
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
- IABP 2, record 2, English, IABP
correct, United States
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, 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 2, English, - International%20Arctic%20Buoy%20Program
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Titres de programmes internationaux
- Glaciologie
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- International Arctic Buoy Program
1, record 2, French, International%20Arctic%20Buoy%20Program
correct, United States
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
- IABP 1, record 2, French, IABP
correct, United States
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record 2, Key term(s)
- Programme international de bouées de l'Arctique
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Títulos de programas internacionales
- Glaciología
Record 2, Main entry term, Spanish
- Programa Internacional de Boyas en el Ártico
1, record 2, Spanish, Programa%20Internacional%20de%20Boyas%20en%20el%20%C3%81rtico
correct, masculine noun, United States
Record 2, Abbreviations, Spanish
- PIBA 1, record 2, Spanish, PIBA
correct, masculine noun, United States
Record 2, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
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