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Record 1 - internal organization data 2010-07-14
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Various Sports (General)
- Skiing and Snowboarding
- Motorized Sports
- Atmospheric, Climatic and Meteorological Phenomena
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- route selection
1, record 1, English, route%20selection
correct, officially approved
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
[Avalanche Terrain. ] A good rule for mountain travel is to choose routes and stopping places that have as few hazards as possible.... The basic rule for route selection is : Avoid steep slopes when the snow is unstable; do not enter them and do not cross below them. 2, record 1, English, - route%20selection
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 CONT
Careful route selection is necessary when planning travel in avalanche terrain. [Example approved by the Avalanche Bulletin Terminology Standardization Committee. ] 3, record 1, English, - route%20selection
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Routefinding is more action oriented - you are actually doing it!! Route selection is more of a choice that you are making. 4, record 1, English, - route%20selection
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Winter sports included: ice climbing, skiing, snowboarding, snowmobiling, snowshoeing. 5, record 1, English, - route%20selection
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 3 OBS
route selection: term officially approved by the Avalanche Bulletin Terminology Standardization Committee. 5, record 1, English, - route%20selection
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Sports divers (Généralités)
- Ski et surf des neiges
- Sports motorisés
- Phénomènes météorologiques, climatiques et atmosphériques
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- choix d'itinéraire
1, record 1, French, choix%20d%27itin%C3%A9raire
correct, masculine noun, officially approved
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Un choix d'itinéraire judicieux est nécessaire lorsqu'on planifie une sortie en terrain avalancheux. [Exemple entériné par le Comité d'uniformisation de la terminologie des bulletins d'avalanche.] 1, record 1, French, - choix%20d%27itin%C3%A9raire
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Le choix d'un itinéraire répond aux exigences suivantes (parfois contradictoires entre elles). - minimisation du risque : recherche des zones les plus sûres ou les moins exposées (avalanche, crevasse, ressaut, pente raide); - principe d'économie : réduction des efforts inutiles. [...] Inutile par exemple de se perdre dans la végétation (vernes, forêt dense) alors qu'on peut la contourner [...]; - recherche esthétique : recherche de la progression la plus [...] variée, offrant le plus beau point de vue, etc.; - simplicité : recherche du cheminement le plus logique. Il existe des lignes plus évidentes que d'autres : thalweg, crête, combe; - facilité : par temps de brouillard, il faut des points ou des lignes faciles à trouver ou à suivre, quitte à faire un long détour. On a donné ici des critères fixes liés le plus souvent à la topographie. On peut aussi tenir compte des facteurs variables (nivologiques par exemple) [...] De toute manière, c'est sur le terrain que se fait le choix définitif. 1, record 1, French, - choix%20d%27itin%C3%A9raire
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Sports de neige concernés : escalade de glace, ski, surf des neiges, motoneige, raquette. 2, record 1, French, - choix%20d%27itin%C3%A9raire
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 3 OBS
choix d'itinéraire : terme uniformisé par le Comité d'uniformisation de la terminologie des bulletins d'avalanche. 2, record 1, French, - choix%20d%27itin%C3%A9raire
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Deportes diversos (Generalidades)
- Esquí y snowboard
- Deportes motorizados
- Fenómenos meteorológicos, climáticos y atmosféricos
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- selección de itinerario
1, record 1, Spanish, selecci%C3%B3n%20de%20itinerario
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2006-08-29
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Various Sports (General)
- Atmospheric, Climatic and Meteorological Phenomena
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- terrain selection
1, record 2, English, terrain%20selection
correct, officially approved
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Current conditions demand careful terrain selection. [Example approved by the Avalanche Bulletin Terminology Standardization Committee. ] 1, record 2, English, - terrain%20selection
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Winter sports included: ice climbing, skiing, snowboarding, snowmobiling, snowshoeing. 2, record 2, English, - terrain%20selection
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
terrain selection : term officially approved by the Avalanche Bulletin Terminology Standardization Committee. 2, record 2, English, - terrain%20selection
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Sports divers (Généralités)
- Phénomènes météorologiques, climatiques et atmosphériques
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- choix d'itinéraire
1, record 2, French, choix%20d%27itin%C3%A9raire
correct, masculine noun, officially approved
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Les conditions actuelles exigent un choix d'itinéraire prudent. [Exemple entériné par le Comité d'uniformisation de la terminologie des bulletins d'avalanche.] 1, record 2, French, - choix%20d%27itin%C3%A9raire
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Sports de neige concernés : escalade de glace, ski, surf des neiges, motoneige, raquette. 2, record 2, French, - choix%20d%27itin%C3%A9raire
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
choix d'itinéraire : terme uniformisé par le Comité d'uniformisation de la terminologie des bulletins d'avalanche. 2, record 2, French, - choix%20d%27itin%C3%A9raire
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
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