TERMIUM Plus®
From: Translation Bureau
On social media
Consult the Government of Canada’s terminology data bank.
METEOROLOGICAL VARIATION [3 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2006-10-16
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Space Physics
- Electromagnetic Radiation
- Atmospheric Physics
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- atmospheric refraction
1, record 1, English, atmospheric%20refraction
correct, officially approved
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The change in the direction of propagation of electromagnetic radiation or sound waves in traversing the atmosphere. 2, record 1, English, - atmospheric%20refraction
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Atmospheric refraction(due to the curve of the Earth's surface and the variation of atmospheric density with height, in turn dependent on meteorological conditions) is the effect which makes the Sun(or other celestial body) look slightly higher in the sky than its true astronomical position. 3, record 1, English, - atmospheric%20refraction
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
[Changes in the direction of propagation of electromagnetic radiation or sound waves] are caused by gradients in the density of the air. 2, record 1, English, - atmospheric%20refraction
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
atmospheric refraction: term officially approved by the RADARSAT-2 Terminology Approval Group (RTAG). 4, record 1, English, - atmospheric%20refraction
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Physique spatiale
- Rayonnements électromagnétiques
- Physique de l'atmosphère
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- réfraction atmosphérique
1, record 1, French, r%C3%A9fraction%20atmosph%C3%A9rique
correct, feminine noun, officially approved
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Changement de la direction de propagation d'une onde électromagnétique, déterminée par les variations de la vitesse de propagation dans l'atmosphère, milieu optiquement non homogène, qui se traduit par une courbure du rayonnement qui traverse celle-ci. 2, record 1, French, - r%C3%A9fraction%20atmosph%C3%A9rique
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Réfraction atmosphérique. L'atmosphère dévie légèrement les rayons lumineux, d'un angle qui dépend des conditions atmosphériques et de l'angle de visée. 3, record 1, French, - r%C3%A9fraction%20atmosph%C3%A9rique
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
réfraction atmosphérique : terme uniformisé par le Groupe de travail de la terminologie de RADARSAT-2 (GTTR). 4, record 1, French, - r%C3%A9fraction%20atmosph%C3%A9rique
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Física espacial
- Radiación electromagnética
- Física de la atmósfera
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- refracción atmosférica 1, record 1, Spanish, refracci%C3%B3n%20atmosf%C3%A9rica
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Curvatura de las ondas electromagnéticas, y en particular los rayos luminosos, al pasar a través de la atmósfera terrestre. Se debe a variaciones en el índice de refracción asociadas a diferencias de densidad entre capas adyacentes. 1, record 1, Spanish, - refracci%C3%B3n%20atmosf%C3%A9rica
Record 2 - internal organization data 2004-11-08
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Atmospheric Physics
- Remote Sensing
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- vertical profile
1, record 2, English, vertical%20profile
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Graph showing the variation of a meteorological element with height. 2, record 2, English, - vertical%20profile
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The vertical profiles of wind speed, wind direction, and temperature were provided by tracking pilot balloons with two theodolites. The temperature information was obtained by attaching a minisonde to the balloons. 3, record 2, English, - vertical%20profile
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Physique de l'atmosphère
- Télédétection
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- profil vertical
1, record 2, French, profil%20vertical
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Graphique montrant la variation d'un élément météorologique avec la hauteur. 2, record 2, French, - profil%20vertical
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Ces inconnues portent sur les données d'émission, les données de précipitation, la dispersion atmosphérique et les processus de dépôt, la chimie de l'atmosphère, la mesure des profils verticaux par échantillonnage aérien et l'amélioration des appareils de mesure utilisés dans les avions. 3, record 2, French, - profil%20vertical
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Física de la atmósfera
- Teledetección
Record 2, Main entry term, Spanish
- perfil vertical
1, record 2, Spanish, perfil%20vertical
masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 2, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Gráfica que muestra la variación de la temperatura con la altura. 1, record 2, Spanish, - perfil%20vertical
Record 3 - internal organization data 2001-04-18
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Hydrology and Hydrography
- Meteorology
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- annual inequality
1, record 3, English, annual%20inequality
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Seasonal variation in water level or tidal current speed... due chiefly to meteorological causes. 1, record 3, English, - annual%20inequality
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Hydrologie et hydrographie
- Météorologie
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- inégalité annuelle
1, record 3, French, in%C3%A9galit%C3%A9%20annuelle
correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Variation saisonnière plus ou moins périodique du niveau de l'eau ou de la vitesse des courants de marée, due principalement à l'influence de facteurs météorologiques. 2, record 3, French, - in%C3%A9galit%C3%A9%20annuelle
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Hidrología e hidrografía
- Meteorología
Record 3, Main entry term, Spanish
- desigualdad anual
1, record 3, Spanish, desigualdad%20anual
feminine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 3, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Copyright notice for the TERMIUM Plus® data bank
© Public Services and Procurement Canada, 2026
TERMIUM Plus®, the Government of Canada's terminology and linguistic data bank
A product of the Translation Bureau
Features
GCtranslate (available on the Government of Canada network only)
Use this artificial intelligence prototype to translate Government of Canada content up to and including Protected B. Available to employees of selected departments and agencies only.
Writing tools
The Language Portal’s writing tools have a new look! Easy to consult, they give you access to a wealth of information that will help you write better in English and French.
Glossaries and vocabularies
Access Translation Bureau glossaries and vocabularies.
- Date Modified: