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METEOROLOGICAL RECORD [6 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 - internal organization data 2023-01-31
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Weather Stations and Meteorological Instruments and Equipment
- Climatology
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- climatological station
1, record 3, English, climatological%20station
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The primary function of a climatological station is to provide a record of the meteorological elements observed, such that the climate of that area can be accurately described. 2, record 3, English, - climatological%20station
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Stations, instruments et équipements météorologiques
- Climatologie
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- station climatologique
1, record 3, French, station%20climatologique
correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Estaciones, instrumentos y equipos meteorológicos
- Climatología
Record 3, Main entry term, Spanish
- estación climatológica
1, record 3, Spanish, estaci%C3%B3n%20climatol%C3%B3gica
feminine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 3, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Estación que facilita datos climatológicos. 2, record 3, Spanish, - estaci%C3%B3n%20climatol%C3%B3gica
Record 4 - internal organization data 2017-06-22
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Various Proper Names
- Meteorology
- Physical Geography (General)
- Remote Sensing
Universal entry(ies) Record 4
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- Technical occupations in geomatics and meteorology
1, record 4, English, Technical%20occupations%20in%20geomatics%20and%20meteorology
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Technical occupations in geomatics include aerial survey, remote sensing, geographic information systems, cartographic and photogrammetric technologists and technicians, who gather, analyze, interpret and use geospatial information for applications in natural resources, geology, environmental research and land use planning. Meteorological technologists and technicians observe weather and atmospheric conditions, record, interpret, transmit and report on meteorological data, and provide weather information to the agricultural, natural resources and transportation industries and the public. Geomatics technologists and technicians are employed by all levels of government, utilities, mapping, computer software, forestry, architectural, engineering and consulting firms and other related establishments. Meteorological technologists and technicians are employed by all levels of government, the media, natural resources, utilities and transportation companies and consulting firms. 1, record 4, English, - Technical%20occupations%20in%20geomatics%20and%20meteorology
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 2 OBS
2255: classification system code in the National Occupational Classification. 2, record 4, English, - Technical%20occupations%20in%20geomatics%20and%20meteorology
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Appellations diverses
- Météorologie
- Géographie physique (Généralités)
- Télédétection
Entrée(s) universelle(s) Record 4
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- Personnel technique en géomatique et en météorologie
1, record 4, French, Personnel%20technique%20en%20g%C3%A9omatique%20et%20en%20m%C3%A9t%C3%A9orologie
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Le personnel technique en géomatique inclut les techniciens et les technologues en levés aériens, en télédétection, en systèmes d'information géographique, en cartographie et en photogrammétrie qui recueillent des données géospatiales, les analysent, les interprètent et les utilisent dans le cadre d'applications touchant les ressources naturelles, la géologie, la recherche environnementale et la planification de l'utilisation des terres. Les techniciens et les technologues en météorologie observent les éléments du temps et les conditions atmosphériques, consignent, interprètent, transmettent et rédigent des rapports de données météorologiques aux industries agricoles, ressources naturelles, à l'industrie du transport et au grand public. Les techniciens et les technologues en géomatique travaillent à tous les paliers de gouvernement, dans les services d'utilités publics et dans des entreprises de cartographie, de logiciels informatiques, de foresterie, d'architecture, de génie, d'expertise-conseil et d'autres établissements connexes. Les techniciens et les technologues en météorologie travaillent à tous les paliers de gouvernement, dans les médias, des sociétés exploitant des ressources naturelles, des services d'utilité publique et de transport, et des entreprises privées de consultants. 1, record 4, French, - Personnel%20technique%20en%20g%C3%A9omatique%20et%20en%20m%C3%A9t%C3%A9orologie
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 2 OBS
2255 : code du système de classification de la Classification nationale des professions. 2, record 4, French, - Personnel%20technique%20en%20g%C3%A9omatique%20et%20en%20m%C3%A9t%C3%A9orologie
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 2014-12-05
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Communication and Information Management
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- fixed data
1, record 5, English, fixed%20data
correct, plural
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
- permanent data 2, record 5, English, permanent%20data
correct, plural
- constant data 3, record 5, English, constant%20data
plural
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Data that is not, under normal circumstances, subject to change. 2, record 5, English, - fixed%20data
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Any type of historical record is fixed data. For example, meteorological details for a given location on a specific day in the past are not likely to change(unless the original record is found, somehow, to be flawed). 2, record 5, English, - fixed%20data
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Gestion des communications et de l'information
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- données constantes
1, record 5, French, donn%C3%A9es%20constantes
correct, feminine noun, plural
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
- données permanentes 2, record 5, French, donn%C3%A9es%20permanentes
correct, feminine noun, plural
- constantes 3, record 5, French, constantes
correct, feminine noun, plural
- données fixes 4, record 5, French, donn%C3%A9es%20fixes
correct, feminine noun, plural
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Toutes les données constantes sont automatiquement prolongées sur la nouvelle période [...] 1, record 5, French, - donn%C3%A9es%20constantes
Record 5, Key term(s)
- donnée constante
- donnée permanente
- donnée fixe
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Gestión de las comunicaciones y la información
Record 5, Main entry term, Spanish
- datos constantes
1, record 5, Spanish, datos%20constantes
correct, masculine noun, plural
Record 5, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 5, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
En el procesamiento de palabras, son los datos o texto que se ingresan y guardan para un uso futuro; por ejemplo, un párrafo que se va a insertar en varios documentos. 1, record 5, Spanish, - datos%20constantes
Record 6 - internal organization data 2004-05-21
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Weather Stations and Meteorological Instruments and Equipment
- Pre-Fire Planning
- Brush, Prairie and Forest Fires
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- fire weather station
1, record 6, English, fire%20weather%20station
correct
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
- fire-weather station 2, record 6, English, fire%2Dweather%20station
correct
- forest fire-weather station 3, record 6, English, forest%20fire%2Dweather%20station
correct
- forest weather station 4, record 6, English, forest%20weather%20station
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A forest meteorological station specially equipped to record weather factors that have an important bearing on forest fire control. 5, record 6, English, - fire%20weather%20station
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Stations, instruments et équipements météorologiques
- Prévision des incendies
- Incendies de végétation
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- station de météorologie forestière
1, record 6, French, station%20de%20m%C3%A9t%C3%A9orologie%20foresti%C3%A8re
correct, feminine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Station de météorologie équipée pour observer les éléments météorologiques nécessaires à la détermination des dangers de feu de forêt. 2, record 6, French, - station%20de%20m%C3%A9t%C3%A9orologie%20foresti%C3%A8re
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Estaciones, instrumentos y equipos meteorológicos
- Previsión de incendios
- Incendio de la vegetación
Record 6, Main entry term, Spanish
- estación meteorológica forestal
1, record 6, Spanish, estaci%C3%B3n%20meteorol%C3%B3gica%20forestal
correct, feminine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 6, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Instalación equipada y destinada especialmente a la medida de los factores meteorológicos, sobre todo los que pueden tener especial influencia en la defensa contra incendios. 1, record 6, Spanish, - estaci%C3%B3n%20meteorol%C3%B3gica%20forestal
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