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METEOROLOGICAL TRANSMISSION [11 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2010-11-08
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- International Bodies and Committees
- Meteorology
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- Meteorological Synthesizing Centre-East
1, record 1, English, Meteorological%20Synthesizing%20Centre%2DEast
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
- MSC-E 1, record 1, English, MSC%2DE
correct
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Meteorological Synthesizing Centre-East(Moscow, Russia) is an international centre of Co-operative Programme for Monitoring and Evaluation of Long-Range Transmission of Air Pollutants in Europe was established in 1979. 1, record 1, English, - Meteorological%20Synthesizing%20Centre%2DEast
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités internationaux
- Météorologie
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- Meteorological Synthesizing Centre-East
1, record 1, French, Meteorological%20Synthesizing%20Centre%2DEast
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
- MSC-E 1, record 1, French, MSC%2DE
correct
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record 1, Key term(s)
- Centre météorologique de synthèse - Est
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Organismos y comités internacionales
- Meteorología
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- Centro de sintetización meteorológica-Este
1, record 1, Spanish, Centro%20de%20sintetizaci%C3%B3n%20meteorol%C3%B3gica%2DEste
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2010-11-08
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- International Bodies and Committees
- Hydrology and Hydrography
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- Voluntary Observing Fleet
1, record 2, English, Voluntary%20Observing%20Fleet
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
- VOF 1, record 2, English, VOF
correct
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The VOF consists of merchant ships of Indian registry, some foreign merchant vessels and a few ships of the Indian Navy, totalling 203. These ships have meteorological instruments supplied by the Indian Meteorological Department. The observations are transmitted by the ships to the nearest coastal radio stations for onward transmission to the storm warning centres. Records of observations are passed on to the Department when the ships call at port. 1, record 2, English, - Voluntary%20Observing%20Fleet
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités internationaux
- Hydrologie et hydrographie
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- Voluntary Observing Fleet
1, record 2, French, Voluntary%20Observing%20Fleet
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
- VOF 1, record 2, French, VOF
correct
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Organismos y comités internacionales
- Hidrología e hidrografía
Record 2, Main entry term, Spanish
- Flota de Buques de Observación Voluntaria
1, record 2, Spanish, Flota%20de%20Buques%20de%20Observaci%C3%B3n%20Voluntaria
feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, Spanish
- FOV 1, record 2, Spanish, FOV
feminine noun
Record 2, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2004-02-17
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Meteorology
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- meteorological code
1, record 3, English, meteorological%20code
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A code adopted by international or national convention for condensing in alphanumeric or binary format meteorological messages for electronic transmission. 2, record 3, English, - meteorological%20code
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
WMO Meteorological codes are defined by the World Meteorological Organization in WMO Manual No. 306. The codes are composed of a set of values defined in tables with reference to specific position within strings of information. These defined values make up a code form and binary codes are made up of groups of letters representing meteorological or other geophysical elements. Different code forms are used to represent different types of observations or products. In messages, these groups of letters are transcribed into figures indicating the value of state of the elements described. The National Weather Service and other U.S. governmental agencies have developed additional codes and identification structures as supplements to the WMO codes and message identification systems. 3, record 3, English, - meteorological%20code
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Météorologie
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- code météorologique
1, record 3, French, code%20m%C3%A9t%C3%A9orologique
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Code adopté par convention internationale ou nationale et utilisé pour condenser sous forme alphanumérique ou binaire les messages météorologiques à transmettre électroniquement. 2, record 3, French, - code%20m%C3%A9t%C3%A9orologique
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Meteorología
Record 3, Main entry term, Spanish
- clave meteorológica
1, record 3, Spanish, clave%20meteorol%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
Clave adoptada por acuerdo internacional o nacional utilizada para condensar en formato alfanumérico o binario los mensajes meteorológicos destinados a la transmisión electrónica. 1, record 3, Spanish, - clave%20meteorol%C3%B3gica
Record 4 - internal organization data 2002-09-30
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- System Names
- Environmental Economics
- Climate Change
- Air Pollution
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- Shipboard Environmental Data Acquisition System
1, record 4, English, Shipboard%20Environmental%20Data%20Acquisition%20System
correct, United States
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
- SEAS 2, record 4, English, SEAS
correct, United States
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The Shipboard Environmental Data Acquisition System(SEAS) is a program developed by the National Oceanographic and Atmospheric Administration(NOAA) to provide accurate meteorological and oceanographic data in real time from ships at sea from the use of satellite data transmission and techniques. 3, record 4, English, - Shipboard%20Environmental%20Data%20Acquisition%20System
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Noms de systèmes
- Économie environnementale
- Changements climatiques
- Pollution de l'air
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- Shipboard Environmental Data Acquisition System
1, record 4, French, Shipboard%20Environmental%20Data%20Acquisition%20System
correct, United States
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
- SEAS 2, record 4, French, SEAS
correct, United States
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record 4, Key term(s)
- Système embarqué pour l'acquisition de données sur l'environnement
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Nombres de sistemas
- Economía del medio ambiente
- Cambio climático
- Contaminación del aire
Record 4, Main entry term, Spanish
- Sistema de Adquisición de Datos Ambientales desde Buques
1, record 4, Spanish, Sistema%20de%20Adquisici%C3%B3n%20de%20Datos%20Ambientales%20desde%20Buques
correct, masculine noun, United States
Record 4, Abbreviations, Spanish
- SEAS 1, record 4, Spanish, SEAS
correct, masculine noun, United States
Record 4, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 2002-09-17
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Cartography
- Meteorology
- Air Transport
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- facsimile chart
1, record 5, English, facsimile%20chart
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
- weather facsimile chart 2, record 5, English, weather%20facsimile%20chart
correct
- meteorological facsimile chart 3, record 5, English, meteorological%20facsimile%20chart
correct
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Meteorological chart reproduced using a scanning technique after transmission via telecommunication means. 4, record 5, English, - facsimile%20chart
Record 5, Key term(s)
- fac-simile chart
- weather fac-simile chart
- meteorological fac-simile chart
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Cartographie
- Météorologie
- Transport aérien
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- carte fac-similé
1, record 5, French, carte%20fac%2Dsimil%C3%A9
correct, feminine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
- carte diffusée par fac-similé 2, record 5, French, carte%20diffus%C3%A9e%20par%20fac%2Dsimil%C3%A9
feminine noun
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Carte météorologique reproduite par une technique de balayage après transmission par le moyen des télécommunications. 3, record 5, French, - carte%20fac%2Dsimil%C3%A9
Record 5, Key term(s)
- carte facsimilé
- carte météorologique diffusée par fac-similé
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Cartografía
- Meteorología
- Transporte aéreo
Record 5, Main entry term, Spanish
- mapa transmitido por facsímile
1, record 5, Spanish, mapa%20transmitido%20por%20facs%C3%ADmile
correct, masculine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 5, Synonyms, Spanish
- mapa obtenido por facsímil 2, record 5, Spanish, mapa%20obtenido%20por%20facs%C3%ADmil
masculine noun
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Mapa meteorológico reproducido por una técnica de barrido después de la transmisión por medios de telecomunicación. 2, record 5, Spanish, - mapa%20transmitido%20por%20facs%C3%ADmile
Record 6 - internal organization data 2002-07-25
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- International Bodies and Committees
- Spacecraft
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- Satellite Meteorology Centre
1, record 6, English, Satellite%20Meteorology%20Centre
correct, France
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
- CMS 1, record 6, English, CMS
correct, France
Record 6, Synonyms, English
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The Satellite Meterology Centre(CMS) of Météo-France, located since 1963 in Lannion, north-west France, is the national facility for the reception, transmission, processing and relaying of meteorological satellite data. 1, record 6, English, - Satellite%20Meteorology%20Centre
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités internationaux
- Engins spatiaux
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- Centre de météorologie spatiale
1, record 6, French, Centre%20de%20m%C3%A9t%C3%A9orologie%20spatiale
correct, masculine noun, France
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
- CMS 1, record 6, French, CMS
correct, masculine noun, France
Record 6, Synonyms, French
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Le Centre de Météorologie Spatiale de Météo-France, implanté à Lannion dans le nord-ouest de la France depuis 1963, est le centre national de réception, de transmission, de traitement et de relais des données des satellites météorologiques. 2, record 6, French, - Centre%20de%20m%C3%A9t%C3%A9orologie%20spatiale
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 2002-07-11
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Weather Stations and Meteorological Instruments and Equipment
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- small-scale data utilization station
1, record 7, English, small%2Dscale%20data%20utilization%20station
correct
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
- SDUS 1, record 7, English, SDUS
correct
Record 7, Synonyms, English
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The functions of the meteorological mission of MTSAT-1R would be similar to the planned MTSAT, with some additional functions. Meteorological data as well as low-resolution digital image data would be disseminated by LRIT(Low-rate Information Transmission) to SDUS(Small-scale Data Utilization Station). 2, record 7, English, - small%2Dscale%20data%20utilization%20station
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Used by geostationary meteorological satellite (GMS). 3, record 7, English, - small%2Dscale%20data%20utilization%20station
Record 7, Key term(s)
- small scale data utilization station
- small-scale data user station
- small scale data user station
- small-scale data users station
- small scale data users station
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Stations, instruments et équipements météorologiques
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- station utilisatrice de données petite échelle
1, record 7, French, station%20utilisatrice%20de%20donn%C3%A9es%20petite%20%C3%A9chelle
feminine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Le satellite GMS relaie un jeu exhaustif d'images aux stations utilisatrices de données petite échelle (SDUS) en format WEFAX. 1, record 7, French, - station%20utilisatrice%20de%20donn%C3%A9es%20petite%20%C3%A9chelle
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
[Utilisée] pour les WEFAX GMS [satellite météorologique géostationnaire]. 2, record 7, French, - station%20utilisatrice%20de%20donn%C3%A9es%20petite%20%C3%A9chelle
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Ne pas confondre avec les «stations utilisatrices de données secondaires» (SDUS) employées pour les WEFAX Météosat. 3, record 7, French, - station%20utilisatrice%20de%20donn%C3%A9es%20petite%20%C3%A9chelle
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 3 OBS
GMS : Le satellite GMS est un satellite japonais dont l'opérateur est l'Agence Météorologique du Japon. Il est situé au-dessus de l'équateur par 140° E. 4, record 7, French, - station%20utilisatrice%20de%20donn%C3%A9es%20petite%20%C3%A9chelle
Record 7, Key term(s)
- station utilisatrice de données à petite échelle
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Estaciones, instrumentos y equipos meteorológicos
Record 7, Main entry term, Spanish
- estación de utilización de datos en pequeña escala
1, record 7, Spanish, estaci%C3%B3n%20de%20utilizaci%C3%B3n%20de%20datos%20en%20peque%C3%B1a%20escala
feminine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 7, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record 8 - internal organization data 2002-04-29
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- Telecommunications
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- meteorological communications package
1, record 8, English, meteorological%20communications%20package
correct
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
- MCP 1, record 8, English, MCP
correct
Record 8, Synonyms, English
Record 8, Textual support, English
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 CONT
MCP permits a direct data access to the operational meteorological instruments in full resolution during a pass. MCP allows in addition the transmission of global data sets for central ground stations. 2, record 8, English, - meteorological%20communications%20package
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Télécommunications
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- équipement de télécommunications météorologiques
1, record 8, French, %C3%A9quipement%20de%20t%C3%A9l%C3%A9communications%20m%C3%A9t%C3%A9orologiques
correct, masculine noun
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
Record 8, Synonyms, French
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
Record 9 - internal organization data 2001-05-23
Record 9, English
Record 9, Subject field(s)
- Titles of International Programs
- Hydrology and Hydrography
Record 9, Main entry term, English
- Operational Hydrology Programme - Basic Systems
1, record 9, English, Operational%20Hydrology%20Programme%20%2D%20Basic%20Systems
correct, international
Record 9, Abbreviations, English
Record 9, Synonyms, English
Record 9, Textual support, English
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 OBS
... provides the basis and framework for the majority of the scientific and technical aspects of the World Meteorological Organization activities in operational hydrology and water resources assessment. It covers the collection, transmission and storage of data. 1, record 9, English, - Operational%20Hydrology%20Programme%20%2D%20Basic%20Systems
Record 9, Key term(s)
- Operational Hydrology Program - Basic Systems
Record 9, French
Record 9, Domaine(s)
- Titres de programmes internationaux
- Hydrologie et hydrographie
Record 9, Main entry term, French
- Programme d'hydrologie opérationnelle - Systèmes de base
1, record 9, French, Programme%20d%27hydrologie%20op%C3%A9rationnelle%20%2D%20Syst%C3%A8mes%20de%20base
correct, masculine noun, international
Record 9, Abbreviations, French
Record 9, Synonyms, French
Record 9, Textual support, French
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Organisation météorologique mondiale. 1, record 9, French, - Programme%20d%27hydrologie%20op%C3%A9rationnelle%20%2D%20Syst%C3%A8mes%20de%20base
Record 9, Spanish
Record 9, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Títulos de programas internacionales
- Hidrología e hidrografía
Record 9, Main entry term, Spanish
- Programa de Hidrología Operativa - Sistemas Básicos
1, record 9, Spanish, Programa%20de%20Hidrolog%C3%ADa%20Operativa%20%2D%20Sistemas%20B%C3%A1sicos
correct, masculine noun, international
Record 9, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 9, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 9, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Organización Meteorológica Mundial. 2, record 9, Spanish, - Programa%20de%20Hidrolog%C3%ADa%20Operativa%20%2D%20Sistemas%20B%C3%A1sicos
Record 10 - internal organization data 2001-04-01
Record 10, English
Record 10, Subject field(s)
- Satellite Telecommunications
- Meteorology
Record 10, Main entry term, English
- high rate image transmission
1, record 10, English, high%20rate%20image%20transmission
correct
Record 10, Abbreviations, English
- HRIT 1, record 10, English, HRIT
correct
Record 10, Synonyms, English
- high rate picture transmission 2, record 10, English, high%20rate%20picture%20transmission
correct
- HRPT 2, record 10, English, HRPT
correct
- HRPT 2, record 10, English, HRPT
Record 10, Textual support, English
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 CONT
MSG meteorological products will be delivered to the meteorological user community in near-real-time via the Global Telecommunication System(GTS) or via the satellite's High-Rate Image Transmission(HRIT) and Low-Rate Image Transmission(LRIT) schemes. 3, record 10, English, - high%20rate%20image%20transmission
Record 10, Key term(s)
- high-rate image transmission
- high-rate picture transmission
Record 10, French
Record 10, Domaine(s)
- Télécommunications par satellite
- Météorologie
Record 10, Main entry term, French
- transmission d'images à haut débit
1, record 10, French, transmission%20d%27images%20%C3%A0%20haut%20d%C3%A9bit
correct, feminine noun
Record 10, Abbreviations, French
Record 10, Synonyms, French
- transmission d'images à débit élevé 2, record 10, French, transmission%20d%27images%20%C3%A0%20d%C3%A9bit%20%C3%A9lev%C3%A9
correct, feminine noun
Record 10, Textual support, French
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Procédé de transmission de la NASA. 2, record 10, French, - transmission%20d%27images%20%C3%A0%20haut%20d%C3%A9bit
Record 10, Spanish
Record 10, Textual support, Spanish
Record 11 - internal organization data 2000-07-19
Record 11, English
Record 11, Subject field(s)
- Telecommunications
- Air Navigation Aids
Record 11, Main entry term, English
- grid point data in digital form
1, record 11, English, grid%20point%20data%20in%20digital%20form
correct, officially approved
Record 11, Abbreviations, English
Record 11, Synonyms, English
Record 11, Textual support, English
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Computer processed meteorological data for a set of regularly spaced points on a chart, for transmission from a meteorological computer to another computer in a code form suitable for automated use. 1, record 11, English, - grid%20point%20data%20in%20digital%20form
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 OBS
In most cases such data are transmitted on medium or high speed telecommunications channels. 1, record 11, English, - grid%20point%20data%20in%20digital%20form
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 2 OBS
grid point data in digital form: term and definition officially approved by the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO). 2, record 11, English, - grid%20point%20data%20in%20digital%20form
Record 11, French
Record 11, Domaine(s)
- Télécommunications
- Aides à la navigation aérienne
Record 11, Main entry term, French
- données aux points de grille sous forme digitale
1, record 11, French, donn%C3%A9es%20aux%20points%20de%20grille%20sous%20forme%20digitale
correct, feminine noun, plural, officially approved
Record 11, Abbreviations, French
Record 11, Synonyms, French
Record 11, Textual support, French
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Données météorologiques traitées par ordinateur concernant une série de points régulièrement espacés sur une carte, pour transmission d'un ordinateur météorologique à un autre ordinateur sous une forme codée se prêtant à une utilisation automatisée. 1, record 11, French, - donn%C3%A9es%20aux%20points%20de%20grille%20sous%20forme%20digitale
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Dans la plupart des cas, ces données sont transmises sur des voies de télécommunication à vitesse moyenne ou élevée. 1, record 11, French, - donn%C3%A9es%20aux%20points%20de%20grille%20sous%20forme%20digitale
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 2 OBS
données aux points de grille sous forme digitale : terme et définition uniformisés par l'Organisation de l'aviation civile internationale (OACI). 2, record 11, French, - donn%C3%A9es%20aux%20points%20de%20grille%20sous%20forme%20digitale
Record 11, Spanish
Record 11, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Telecomunicaciones
- Ayuda para la navegación aérea
Record 11, Main entry term, Spanish
- datos reticulares en forma digital
1, record 11, Spanish, datos%20reticulares%20en%20forma%20digital
correct, masculine noun, plural, officially approved
Record 11, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 11, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 11, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Datos meteorológicos tratados por computadora, correspondientes a un conjunto de puntos de un mapa, espaciados regularmente entre sí, para su transmisión desde una computadora meteorológica a otra computadora en forma de clave adecuada para uso en sistemas automáticos. 1, record 11, Spanish, - datos%20reticulares%20en%20forma%20digital
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 OBS
En la mayoría de los casos estos datos se transmiten por canales de telecomunicaciones de media o alta velocidad. 1, record 11, Spanish, - datos%20reticulares%20en%20forma%20digital
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 2 OBS
datos reticulares en forma digital : término y definición aceptados oficialmente por la Organización de Aviación Civil Internacional (OACI). 2, record 11, Spanish, - datos%20reticulares%20en%20forma%20digital
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