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WEATHER NOW [14 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2024-02-29
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Water Transport
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- after capstan
1, record 1, English, after%20capstan
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
In an anchorage where there is little or no current or tidal stream, and in reasonably calm weather, a ship may be pointed to lie at an angle with the line of her cable by putting a spring on her cable. First heave in a shackle or so of cable. Now lead a hawser [...] out through the aftermost quarter fairlead, then for’ard and outboard of all, and shackle it with a joggle shackle to the cable outboard of the hawsepipe, thereby forming a spring. Then belay the hawser and veer the cable, and the ship's head should pay off away from the side on which the spring is rove until pointing in the required direction. Alternatively the hawser may be brought to an after capstan and hove in as the cable is veered. 2, record 1, English, - after%20capstan
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Transport par eau
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- cabestan arrière
1, record 1, French, cabestan%20arri%C3%A8re
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2023-02-24
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- System Names
- Meteorological Forecasting, Data Measurement and Analysis
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- Automated Voice Information Processing and Dissemination System
1, record 2, English, Automated%20Voice%20Information%20Processing%20and%20Dissemination%20System
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
- AVIPADS 1, record 2, English, AVIPADS
correct
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Since 1994, Environment Canada has relied upon a text-to-voice generating system called AVIPADS(Automated Voice Information Processing and Dissemination System) to deliver its forecasts, hourly weather reports, and a host of other voice products to its own network of ATADs(Automatic Telephone Answering Devices) and weather radios, in English and French. By using a vocabulary of almost 40, 000 words and phrases recorded by a human to give a natural sounding product with proper inflections and intonations and by concatenating them into voice files, AVIPADS now records over almost all of the basic level of service that Environment Canada provides on its voice recording network in both official languages. 1, record 2, English, - Automated%20Voice%20Information%20Processing%20and%20Dissemination%20System
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Noms de systèmes
- Prévisions météorologiques et mesure et analyse des données
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- Automated Voice Information Processing and Dissemination System
1, record 2, French, Automated%20Voice%20Information%20Processing%20and%20Dissemination%20System
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
- AVIPADS 1, record 2, French, AVIPADS
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2023-01-31
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Titles of Federal Government Programs (Canadian)
- Meteorological Forecasting, Data Measurement and Analysis
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- Hello Weather
1, record 3, English, Hello%20Weather
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
On November 15, 2021, the Hello Weather service was launched, and now automated weather information is delivered through 2 national toll-free lines. 1, record 3, English, - Hello%20Weather
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 OBS
This telephone service provides weather forecasts, current weather conditions, information on impending hazardous weather, marine weather information, and air quality and health index information. 1, record 3, English, - Hello%20Weather
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Titres de programmes fédéraux (Gouvernement canadien)
- Prévisions météorologiques et mesure et analyse des données
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- Bonjour Météo
1, record 3, French, Bonjour%20M%C3%A9t%C3%A9o
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Le lancement du service Bonjour Météo a eu lieu le 15 novembre 2021, et les renseignements météorologiques automatisés sont maintenant diffusés au moyen de 2 lignes nationales sans frais. 1, record 3, French, - Bonjour%20M%C3%A9t%C3%A9o
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Ce service téléphonique fournit des prévisions météorologiques, des renseignements sur les conditions météorologiques courantes, les phénomènes météorologiques dangereux imminents, la météo maritime et la cote air santé. 1, record 3, French, - Bonjour%20M%C3%A9t%C3%A9o
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2020-11-18
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Sailing
- Games and Competitions (Sports)
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- sailing
1, record 4, English, sailing
correct, noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
- yachting 2, record 4, English, yachting
correct, see observation, obsolete
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The sport of yachting [now sailing] is included in the programme of the Olympic Games since 1896.... One race per day in each event is held for four days. Spare days are then scheduled to allow the organizers the opportunity to catch up on any races postponed or abandoned because of poor weather. The final three races are held one per day after the scheduled spare days. Events are held in seven classes : Finn class, 470 class, Flying Dutchman class, Star class, Soling class, Tornado class and, since 1984, Windglider class(boardsailing). 3, record 4, English, - sailing
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 2 OBS
In 1996, the IYRU [International Yacht Racing Union] changed its name to the International Sailing Federation (ISAF) and "yachting" at the Olympic Games became "sailing." 4, record 4, English, - sailing
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Voile
- Jeux et compétitions (Sports)
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- voile
1, record 4, French, voile
correct, feminine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
- yachting 2, record 4, French, yachting
avoid, masculine noun, obsolete
- yachting à voile 3, record 4, French, yachting%20%C3%A0%20voile
avoid, masculine noun, obsolete
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Sport nautique de la navigation à voile. 2, record 4, French, - voile
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
La voile est une discipline des Jeux Olympiques depuis 1896. [...] Il se tient une régate par jour pour chaque classe pendant quatre jours. Des jours sont prévus pour reprendre des régates reportées ou annulées à cause de mauvais temps. Les trois régates finales sont à raison d'une par jour, après la reprise des régates reportées. Les classes sont : Finn, 470, Flying Dutchman, Star, Soling, Tornado et, depuis 1984, Windglider (planche à voile). 4, record 4, French, - voile
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Anciennement appelée «yachting à voile», la voile se pratique sous trois formes : la «plaisance», la «course-croisière» et la «régate». La plaisance désigne la navigation de tourisme, pratiquée en loisir. Les termes «course-croisière» et «régate» s'appliquent aux compétitions de bateaux de course. 5, record 4, French, - voile
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 3 OBS
yachting : Le mot a vieilli. Le yachting à moteur a pris le nom «motonautisme» et le yachting à voile [avait] supprimé le mot «yachting». 2, record 4, French, - voile
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 4 OBS
Le Comité International Olympique (CIO) demande de respecter le nom des Jeux Olympiques tel qu'établi dans la Charte olympique, soit d'utiliser la majuscule «O». Par contre, les règles d'écriture de la langue française recommandent d'utiliser «Jeux olympiques», graphie préconisée par Sport Canada. 6, record 4, French, - voile
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Vela
- Juegos y competiciones (Deportes)
Record 4, Main entry term, Spanish
- vela
1, record 4, Spanish, vela
correct, feminine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 4, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Deporte náutico [que] consiste en completar un recorrido en el menor tiempo posible, desplazándose sobre el agua en embarcaciones impulsadas únicamente por la fuerza del viento sobre sus velas. 2, record 4, Spanish, - vela
Record 5 - internal organization data 2017-01-25
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Antifreeze Products
- Chemistry
- Pollutants
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- antifreeze
1, record 5, English, antifreeze
correct, noun, officially approved
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
- anti-freeze 2, record 5, English, anti%2Dfreeze
correct, noun, officially approved
- antifreeze agent 3, record 5, English, antifreeze%20agent
correct
- anti-freeze compound 4, record 5, English, anti%2Dfreeze%20compound
- anti-freezing compound 5, record 5, English, anti%2Dfreezing%20compound
- anti-freezing preparation 6, record 5, English, anti%2Dfreezing%20preparation
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A substance (as alcohol) added to a liquid (as the coolant in an automobile, tractor, or airplane engine) to lower its freezing point. 7, record 5, English, - antifreeze
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Alcohol was used as an antifreeze in automobile radiators because it prevented the water from freezing during cold weather. Now glycol, which does not evaporate at normal engine temperatures, is widely used. 8, record 5, English, - antifreeze
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Common antifreeze agents are salts, alcohols, glycols, and hydroxy compounds. The term is used also to describe refrigeration brines, snow melting and deicing agents, etc. 9, record 5, English, - antifreeze
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 2 OBS
antifreeze; anti-freeze: terms officially approved by the Lexicon Project Committee (New Brunswick). 10, record 5, English, - antifreeze
Record 5, Key term(s)
- anti-freeze agent
- antifreeze compound
- antifreezing compound
- antifreeze preparation
- anti-freeze preparation
- antifreezing preparation
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Antigels (Pétrole)
- Chimie
- Agents de pollution
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- antigel
1, record 5, French, antigel
correct, masculine noun, officially approved
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
- produit antigel 2, record 5, French, produit%20antigel
correct, masculine noun
- solution antigel 3, record 5, French, solution%20antigel
feminine noun
- préparation antigel 4, record 5, French, pr%C3%A9paration%20antigel
feminine noun
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Substance antigel. 5, record 5, French, - antigel
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
antigel : adjectif invariable. Se dit d'une substance dont l'adjonction à un liquide abaisse notablement le point de congélation de celui-ci. 5, record 5, French, - antigel
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 2 OBS
antigel: terme uniformisé par le Comité d'uniformisation de la terminologie aéronautique (CUTA) - opérations aériennes. 6, record 5, French, - antigel
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 3 OBS
antigel : terme uniformisé par le Comité du projet de lexiques (Nouveau-Brunswick). 7, record 5, French, - antigel
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Productos anticongelantes (Petróleo)
- Química
- Agentes contaminantes
Record 5, Main entry term, Spanish
- anticongelante
1, record 5, Spanish, anticongelante
correct, masculine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 5, Synonyms, Spanish
- producto anticongelante 2, record 5, Spanish, producto%20anticongelante
masculine noun
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Sustancia que, disuelta en un líquido, hace bajar su punto de congelación. 3, record 5, Spanish, - anticongelante
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
En los países expuestos a heladas invernales se agregan anticongelantes al agua del radiador para evitar que se hiele su contenido y estallen sus células. El alcohol puede utilizarse con dicho fin, pero tiene el inconveniente de evaporarse al subir la temperatura del agua. Por eso se usan preferentemente glicoles que, además de ser mucho menos evaporables, no son inflamables ni corrosivos. 3, record 5, Spanish, - anticongelante
Record 6 - internal organization data 2015-11-03
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Metrology and Units of Measure
- Chronology
- Mathematical Geography
- Banking
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- Coordinated Universal Time
1, record 6, English, Coordinated%20Universal%20Time
correct, see observation, NATO, standardized, officially approved
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
- UTC 2, record 6, English, UTC
correct, officially approved
Record 6, Synonyms, English
- Co-ordinated Universal Time 3, record 6, English, Co%2Dordinated%20Universal%20Time
correct, standardized
- UTC 3, record 6, English, UTC
correct, standardized
- UTC 3, record 6, English, UTC
- Universal Time Coordinated 4, record 6, English, Universal%20Time%20Coordinated
correct, NATO, standardized
- UTC 5, record 6, English, UTC
correct, NATO, standardized
- UTC 5, record 6, English, UTC
- Zulu Time 6, record 6, English, Zulu%20Time
- Z Time 6, record 6, English, Z%20Time
- Greenwich Mean Time 7, record 6, English, Greenwich%20Mean%20Time
see observation
- GMT 7, record 6, English, GMT
see observation
- GMT 7, record 6, English, GMT
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The international standard of time that is kept by atomic clocks around the world. 8, record 6, English, - Coordinated%20Universal%20Time
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 CONT
By convention, the world's weather communities use a twenty four hour clock, similar to "military" time based on the 0° longitude meridian, also known as the Greenwich meridian. Prior to 1972, this time was called Greenwich Mean Time(GMT) but is now referred to as Coordinated Universal Time or Universal Time Coordinated(UTC). It is a coordinated time scale, maintained by the Bureau International des Poids et Mesures(BIPM). It is also known as "Z time" or "Zulu Time. " 9, record 6, English, - Coordinated%20Universal%20Time
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Coordinated Universal Time; UTC: term and abbreviation officially approved by the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO). 10, record 6, English, - Coordinated%20Universal%20Time
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Co-ordinated Universal Time; UTC: term and abbreviation standardized by the International Organization for Standardization (ISO) in 1993. 11, record 6, English, - Coordinated%20Universal%20Time
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 3 OBS
Coordinated Universal Time; Universal Time Coordinated; UTC: terms and abbreviation standardized by NATO. 12, record 6, English, - Coordinated%20Universal%20Time
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Unités de mesure et métrologie
- Chronologie
- Géographie mathématique
- Banque
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- temps universel coordonné
1, record 6, French, temps%20universel%20coordonn%C3%A9
correct, masculine noun, NATO, standardized
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
- UTC 2, record 6, French, UTC
correct, masculine noun, standardized, officially approved
- TUC 3, record 6, French, TUC
correct, masculine noun, standardized
Record 6, Synonyms, French
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Échelle de temps calculée par le Bureau international des poids et mesures à partir du temps atomique international (TAI). 4, record 6, French, - temps%20universel%20coordonn%C3%A9
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Le temps universel coordonné est la référence pour l'heure officielle dans tous les pays. 4, record 6, French, - temps%20universel%20coordonn%C3%A9
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Le Comité linguistique de Radio-Canada recommande l'adoption du sigle UTC, universellement employé. 5, record 6, French, - temps%20universel%20coordonn%C3%A9
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 2 OBS
temps universel coordonné; UTC : terme et abréviation normalisés par l'ISO; terme normalisé par l'OTAN. 6, record 6, French, - temps%20universel%20coordonn%C3%A9
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 3 OBS
temps universel coordonné; UTC : terme et abréviation uniformisés par le Comité d'uniformisation de la terminologie aéronautique (CUTA) - Opérations aériennes et par l'Organisation de l'aviation civile internationale (OACI). 7, record 6, French, - temps%20universel%20coordonn%C3%A9
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 4 OBS
temps universel coordonné; TUC : terme et abréviation normalisés par l'Organisation internationale de normalisation (ISO) en 1993. 8, record 6, French, - temps%20universel%20coordonn%C3%A9
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Metrología y unidades de medida
- Cronología
- Geografía matemática
- Operaciones bancarias
Record 6, Main entry term, Spanish
- tiempo universal coordinado
1, record 6, Spanish, tiempo%20universal%20coordinado
correct, masculine noun, officially approved
Record 6, Abbreviations, Spanish
- UTC 2, record 6, Spanish, UTC
correct, masculine noun, officially approved
Record 6, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Escala de tiempo mantenida por la Oficina Internacional de la Hora (BIH), que constituye la base de una difusión coordinada de frecuencias patrón y señales horarias. 3, record 6, Spanish, - tiempo%20universal%20coordinado
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Su ritmo corresponde exactamente al del tiempo atómico internacional, pero difiere de éste en un número entero de segundos. 3, record 6, Spanish, - tiempo%20universal%20coordinado
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 2 OBS
tiempo universal coordinado; UTC: término y abreviatura aceptados oficialmente por la Organización de Aviación Civil Internacional (OACI). 4, record 6, Spanish, - tiempo%20universal%20coordinado
Record 7 - internal organization data 2009-02-16
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Atmospheric Physics
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- temperature-humidity index
1, record 7, English, temperature%2Dhumidity%20index
correct
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
- THI 2, record 7, English, THI
correct
Record 7, Synonyms, English
- temperature humidity index 3, record 7, English, temperature%20humidity%20index
correct
- THI 3, record 7, English, THI
correct
- THI 3, record 7, English, THI
- comfort index 4, record 7, English, comfort%20index
correct, see observation
- CI 4, record 7, English, CI
correct
- CI 4, record 7, English, CI
- discomfort index 5, record 7, English, discomfort%20index
correct, see observation, obsolete
- Dl 4, record 7, English, Dl
correct, obsolete
- Dl 4, record 7, English, Dl
- Thom discomfort index 6, record 7, English, Thom%20discomfort%20index
- Thom's discomfort index 7, record 7, English, Thom%27s%20discomfort%20index
- Thom's index 7, record 7, English, Thom%27s%20index
- misery index 8, record 7, English, misery%20index
see observation, jargon
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 DEF
An index which gives a numerical value, in the general range of 70-80, reflecting outdoor atmospheric conditions of temperature and humidity as a measure of comfort (or discomfort) during the warm season of the year; equal to 15 plus 0.4 times the sum of the dry-bulb and wet-bulb temperatures in degrees Fahrenheit. 4, record 7, English, - temperature%2Dhumidity%20index
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 CONT
This page shows two of the most interesting tables (Humidex Index and Thom’s Index) useful to evaluate how current temperature and relative humidity can affect the sultriness or discomfort sensation and cause health danger in the population. ... Thom’s Index: Up to 21[°C:] No discomfort. From 21 to 24. Less than half population feels discomfort. From 25 to 27. More than half population feels discomfort. From 28 to 29. Most population feels discomfort and deterioration of psychophysical conditions. From 30 to 32. The whole population feels an heavy discomfort. Over 32. Sanitary emergency due to the the very strong discomfort which may cause heatstrokes. 7, record 7, English, - temperature%2Dhumidity%20index
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
... the discomfort index, soon renamed temperature-humidity index(THI) [was] used by the Weather Bureau(now National Weather Service) for several years. In Canada it was called humidity index. 9, record 7, English, - temperature%2Dhumidity%20index
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 2 OBS
temperature-humidity index: Abbreviated THI ; also known as discomfort index, effective temperature. 10, record 7, English, - temperature%2Dhumidity%20index
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 3 OBS
temperature-humidity index: ... Sometimes called the misery index by television weatherpersons. An example is the WBGT [Wet Bulb Globe Temperature] index. 8, record 7, English, - temperature%2Dhumidity%20index
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 4 OBS
"comfort index": term usually used with a broader meaning: any index related to comfort. 11, record 7, English, - temperature%2Dhumidity%20index
Record 7, Key term(s)
- Thom temperature-humidity index
- Thom temperature humidity index
- Thom index
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Physique de l'atmosphère
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- indice température-humidité
1, record 7, French, indice%20temp%C3%A9rature%2Dhumidit%C3%A9
correct, masculine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
- ITH 2, record 7, French, ITH
masculine noun
Record 7, Synonyms, French
- indice de bien-être de Thom 3, record 7, French, indice%20de%20bien%2D%C3%AAtre%20de%20Thom
masculine noun
- DI 3, record 7, French, DI
masculine noun
- DI 3, record 7, French, DI
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Effets de la température et de l'humidité sur le corps humain exprimés par la formule: DI = 0.4 (Td + Tw) + 15 où Td = température du thermomètre sec (en degrés F); Tw = température du thermomètre mouillé (en degrés F). Le bien-être est marqué par DI <70. 3, record 7, French, - indice%20temp%C3%A9rature%2Dhumidit%C3%A9
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Indice température-humidité. D'origine américaine, l'indice température-humidité est similaire à l'humidex canadien. C'est l'équivalent estival du facteur éolien en hiver. De même que le vent accentue la perception (et l'impact physiologique) du froid, l'humidité accentue la perception et l'impact de la chaleur. Chacun sait qu'un temps chaud et humide est beaucoup plus pénible qu'un temps chaud et sec! 4, record 7, French, - indice%20temp%C3%A9rature%2Dhumidit%C3%A9
Record 7, Key term(s)
- indice de température-humidité
- indice de température humidité
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Física de la atmósfera
Record 7, Main entry term, Spanish
- índice de temperatura-humedad
1, record 7, Spanish, %C3%ADndice%20de%20temperatura%2Dhumedad
correct, masculine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, Spanish
- ITH 1, record 7, Spanish, ITH
correct, masculine noun
Record 7, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Un índice conocido y usado [...] para guiar el desconfort o el confort, basado en las condiciones de temperatura y humedad, es el índice de temperatura- humedad (ITH). A fin de calcular el ITH [...] se usa la siguiente fórmula: ITH = T - 0.55 (1-HR) (T-14) donde T es la temperatura del aire (en grados centígrados) y H es la humedad relativa expresada en fracciones decimales. [...] un ITH entre 15 y 20 es aceptable por la mayoría [de las personas] como confortable. 1, record 7, Spanish, - %C3%ADndice%20de%20temperatura%2Dhumedad
Record 8 - internal organization data 2006-10-04
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- Building Names
- Climatology
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- Visions Hall
1, record 8, English, Visions%20Hall
correct, Quebec
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
Record 8, Synonyms, English
Record 8, Textual support, English
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Right at the top of the Biosphère, the remodelled Visions Hall presents various views of the ecosystem and a snapshot of its current condition, in particular by means of a scale model and interactive computer terminals. In addition to the St. Lawrence, the Great Lakes and the weather, such other themes are now addressed as climate change, the quality of Montreal' s drinking water, Seaway shipping and boating and the condition of the riverbanks between Montreal and Trois-Rivières. Games, interpretive activities and colourful characters are used to address environmental issues relating to aquaculture, whales, auks... 1, record 8, English, - Visions%20Hall
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Noms d'édifices et de bâtiments
- Climatologie
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- salle Visions
1, record 8, French, salle%20Visions
correct, feminine noun, Quebec
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
Record 8, Synonyms, French
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Tout au sommet de la Biosphère, la salle Visions réaménagée présente différents portraits et un bilan actuel de l'écosystème avec, notamment, une maquette et des bornes informatiques interactives. Outre le Saint-Laurent, les Grands Lacs et la météo, on y traite également des changements climatiques, de la qualité de l'eau potable à Montréal, de la navigation sur la voie maritime et de l'état des berges entre Montréal et Trois-Rivières. À travers des jeux, de l'animation et des personnages colorés, on y parle par ailleurs des enjeux environnementaux reliés à l'aquaculture, les baleines, les pingouins [...] 1, record 8, French, - salle%20Visions
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
Record 9 - internal organization data 2005-05-16
Record 9, English
Record 9, Subject field(s)
- Weather Stations and Meteorological Instruments and Equipment
- Fire Safety
Record 9, Main entry term, English
- remote automatic weather station
1, record 9, English, remote%20automatic%20weather%20station
correct
Record 9, Abbreviations, English
- RAWS 1, record 9, English, RAWS
correct
Record 9, Synonyms, English
- remote automatic meteorological station 2, record 9, English, remote%20automatic%20meteorological%20station
correct
Record 9, Textual support, English
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A weather station at which the services of an observer are not required. 3, record 9, English, - remote%20automatic%20weather%20station
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Remote Automatic Weather Stations measure a number of atmospheric elements including temperature, relative humidity, wind speed and direction, and precipitation. The information for these elements are recorded hourly and collected at the National Interagency Fire Center in Boise. The Western Regional Climate Center receives these data near real-time and continuously updates a historical archive. RAWS sites are primarily owned and maintained by both federal and state land management agencies. Approximately 800 sites are now operational mostly in the western U. S. 4, record 9, English, - remote%20automatic%20weather%20station
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 OBS
RAWS unit measures selected weather elements automatically and is equipped with telemetry apparatus for transmitting the electronically recorded data via radio, satellite or by a landline communication system at predetermined times on a user-requested basis. 3, record 9, English, - remote%20automatic%20weather%20station
Record 9, French
Record 9, Domaine(s)
- Stations, instruments et équipements météorologiques
- Sécurité incendie
Record 9, Main entry term, French
- station météorologique automatique
1, record 9, French, station%20m%C3%A9t%C3%A9orologique%20automatique
correct, feminine noun
Record 9, Abbreviations, French
- RAWS 2, record 9, French, RAWS
feminine noun
Record 9, Synonyms, French
Record 9, Textual support, French
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Station météorologique où les observations sont effectuées au moyen d'instruments dont les mesures sont automatiquement transmises à distance par un procédé optique, électrique ou radioélectrique. 3, record 9, French, - station%20m%C3%A9t%C3%A9orologique%20automatique
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Réseau météorologique coopératif québécois (RMCQ) [...] c'est aussi : 250 stations météorologiques automatiques présentement en service. Une distance approximative de 80 km entre les stations. Des données transmises toutes les heures par satellite, téléphone, radio ou autres. Ce réseau permet donc la collecte d'un grand nombre d'observations sur tout le territoire du Québec. Il permet de s'assurer d'une représentation juste de la climatologie pouvant affecter la protection des forêts contre le feu, les insectes et les maladies tout en permettant une veille et des actions judicieuses en sécurité civile. 4, record 9, French, - station%20m%C3%A9t%C3%A9orologique%20automatique
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 2 CONT
De manière à améliorer la sensibilité des prédictions aux variations météorologiques, on a développé un modèle de prédiction de la teneur en humidité des bâtonnets à délai de réaction de 10 heures qui utilise les observations fournies à distance par une station météorologique automatique (RAWS). 2, record 9, French, - station%20m%C3%A9t%C3%A9orologique%20automatique
Record 9, Spanish
Record 9, Textual support, Spanish
Record 10 - internal organization data 2004-11-26
Record 10, English
Record 10, Subject field(s)
- Meteorological Forecasting, Data Measurement and Analysis
Record 10, Main entry term, English
- weather advisory
1, record 10, English, weather%20advisory
correct, standardized
Record 10, Abbreviations, English
Record 10, Synonyms, English
- meteorological advisory 2, record 10, English, meteorological%20advisory
correct
Record 10, Textual support, English
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Meteorological message issued when actual or expected weather conditions do not constitute a hazard but are of a nature that may cause general inconvenience or concern. 3, record 10, English, - weather%20advisory
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 OBS
An advisory will often precede a warning. 4, record 10, English, - weather%20advisory
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 2 OBS
[Meteorological message] issued by Environment Canada about actual or expected weather conditions which may cause general inconvenience or concern, but do not pose a serious enough threat to justify a weather warning. 5, record 10, English, - weather%20advisory
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 3 OBS
[In Canada], in most cases, the special weather statement has now replaced the weather advisory. Weather advisories are now issued only for Humidex, heat and air quality. 5, record 10, English, - weather%20advisory
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 4 OBS
The National Weather Service (NWS) is the official source [in the United States] of watches, warnings and advisories for hazardous weather. [Following is an explanation of] terms used by the NWS ... An ADVISORY is issued for weather that is expected to be an inconvenience and a disruption to one’s normal routine. It is not expected to be life-threatening. For example, advisories are issued for 1 to 3 inches of snow, dense fog, minor street flooding, etc. The issuance time frame is similar to that of a warning. 6, record 10, English, - weather%20advisory
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 5 OBS
weather advisory: term standardized by the Translation Bureau and the Office of Critical Infrastructure Protection and Emergency Preparedness (OCIPEP). 7, record 10, English, - weather%20advisory
Record 10, French
Record 10, Domaine(s)
- Prévisions météorologiques et mesure et analyse des données
Record 10, Main entry term, French
- avis météorologique
1, record 10, French, avis%20m%C3%A9t%C3%A9orologique
correct, masculine noun, standardized
Record 10, Abbreviations, French
Record 10, Synonyms, French
- message-avis météorologique 2, record 10, French, message%2Davis%20m%C3%A9t%C3%A9orologique
masculine noun
Record 10, Textual support, French
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Message météorologique émis lorsque les conditions météorologiques actuelles ou prévues ne constituent pas un danger mais pourraient causer des inconvénients ou des inquiétudes. 3, record 10, French, - avis%20m%C3%A9t%C3%A9orologique
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 OBS
[Au Canada, message météorologique] émis par Environnement Canada concernant des conditions météorologiques réelles ou prévues qui peuvent causer des inconvénients ou des préoccupations d'ordre général sans constituer une menace suffisante pour justifier un avertissement météorologique. 4, record 10, French, - avis%20m%C3%A9t%C3%A9orologique
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Au Canada, dans la plupart des cas, le bulletin météorologique spécial remplace l'avis météorologique; celui-ci ne sert maintenant qu'à donner des indications sur l'indice Humidex, la chaleur et la qualité de l'air. 4, record 10, French, - avis%20m%C3%A9t%C3%A9orologique
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 3 OBS
avis météorologique : le Vocabulaire météorologique international (OMMV) utilise «avis météorologique» comme équivalent de «weather warning» et «message-avis météorologique» comme équivalent de «weather advisory». Environnement Canada utilise plutôt «avertissement météorologique» (weather warning) et «avis météorologique» (weather advisory). 5, record 10, French, - avis%20m%C3%A9t%C3%A9orologique
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 4 OBS
avis météorologique : terme normalisé par le Bureau de la traduction et le Bureau de la protection des infrastructures essentielles et de la protection civile (BPIEPC). 6, record 10, French, - avis%20m%C3%A9t%C3%A9orologique
Record 10, Spanish
Record 10, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Previsiones meteorológicas, medición y análisis de datos
Record 10, Main entry term, Spanish
- aviso meteorológico
1, record 10, Spanish, aviso%20meteorol%C3%B3gico
masculine noun
Record 10, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 10, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 10, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Mensaje meteorológico emitido cuando las condiciones meteorológicas reales o previstas no constituyen un riesgo, pero pueden causar preocupación o inquietud. 1, record 10, Spanish, - aviso%20meteorol%C3%B3gico
Record 11 - internal organization data 2003-04-09
Record 11, English
Record 11, Subject field(s)
- Meteorological Forecasting, Data Measurement and Analysis
Record 11, Main entry term, English
- operational weather forecast
1, record 11, English, operational%20weather%20forecast
correct
Record 11, Abbreviations, English
Record 11, Synonyms, English
- operational meteorological forecast 2, record 11, English, operational%20meteorological%20forecast
correct
- operational forecast 3, record 11, English, operational%20forecast
correct
Record 11, Textual support, English
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Modern operational weather forecasts now include information on the likelihood of various weather events, usually determined through ensemble prediction systems(EPS). 1, record 11, English, - operational%20weather%20forecast
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 2 CONT
... ISCS/WAFS [International Satellite Communications System/World Area Forecast System] purpose is to provide the worldwide aviation community with operational meteorological forecasts and information about meteorological phenomena required for flight planning and safe, economic, and efficient air navigation. 2, record 11, English, - operational%20weather%20forecast
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 3 CONT
Operational weather forecasts contain information about future weather. To extract the maximum amount of value from such forecasts, they must be integrated into decision making in a rational way. This can be achieved by modelling the impact of weather on the utility of a company. 4, record 11, English, - operational%20weather%20forecast
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Operational forecaster analyzes weather conditions and issues forecasts or alerts the public of severe weather 5, record 11, English, - operational%20weather%20forecast
Record 11, French
Record 11, Domaine(s)
- Prévisions météorologiques et mesure et analyse des données
Record 11, Main entry term, French
- prévision météorologique opérationnelle
1, record 11, French, pr%C3%A9vision%20m%C3%A9t%C3%A9orologique%20op%C3%A9rationnelle
correct, feminine noun
Record 11, Abbreviations, French
Record 11, Synonyms, French
- prévision opérationnelle 2, record 11, French, pr%C3%A9vision%20op%C3%A9rationnelle
correct, feminine noun
Record 11, Textual support, French
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Prévisions météorologiques opérationnelles. Les prévisions couvrant les 5 prochains jours en provenance du U.K. Met. Office sont reçues automatiquement deux fois par jour et présentées sous diverses formes. Tableau (pression atmosphérique, force et direction du vent à Westhinder). Graphique (évolution temporelle de la force du vent à Westhinder). Animation (évolution spatiale et temporelle de la pression atmosphérique et de la force et direction du vent dans la région Nord-Atlantique). 1, record 11, French, - pr%C3%A9vision%20m%C3%A9t%C3%A9orologique%20op%C3%A9rationnelle
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 2 CONT
Actuellement on dispose de prévisions opérationnelles dont la validité atteint cinq jours. 2, record 11, French, - pr%C3%A9vision%20m%C3%A9t%C3%A9orologique%20op%C3%A9rationnelle
Record 11, Key term(s)
- prévision opérationnelle du temps
Record 11, Spanish
Record 11, Textual support, Spanish
Record 12 - internal organization data 2001-03-09
Record 12, English
Record 12, Subject field(s)
- Titles of Federal Government Programs (Canadian)
- Ecosystems
- Water Transport
Record 12, Main entry term, English
- Marine Ecosystem Observatories
1, record 12, English, Marine%20Ecosystem%20Observatories
correct
Record 12, Abbreviations, English
- MEOS 1, record 12, English, MEOS
correct
Record 12, Synonyms, English
- Marine Ecosystem Observatory 1, record 12, English, Marine%20Ecosystem%20Observatory
correct
Record 12, Textual support, English
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Fisheries and Oceans Canada and Environment Canada jointly maintain a network of weather buoys in the coastal and offshore waters of British Columbia... Thus the two departments are now working towards the concept of "Marine Ecosystem ObServatories"(MEOS), adding new instruments to the buoys for measurements of ocean water properties and key biological fields. 1, record 12, English, - Marine%20Ecosystem%20Observatories
Record 12, French
Record 12, Domaine(s)
- Titres de programmes fédéraux (Gouvernement canadien)
- Écosystèmes
- Transport par eau
Record 12, Main entry term, French
- Observatoires d'écosystèmes marins
1, record 12, French, Observatoires%20d%27%C3%A9cosyst%C3%A8mes%20marins
correct, masculine noun
Record 12, Abbreviations, French
- MEOS 1, record 12, French, MEOS
correct, masculine noun
Record 12, Synonyms, French
- Observatoire d'écosystèmes marins 1, record 12, French, Observatoire%20d%27%C3%A9cosyst%C3%A8mes%20marins
correct, masculine noun
Record 12, Textual support, French
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Pêches et Océans Canada et Environnement Canada opèrent conjointement un réseau de bouées météorologiques dans les eaux côtières ainsi qu'au large de la Colombie-Britannique ... Les deux ministères travaillent donc maintenant vers le concept d'Observatoires d'Écosystèmes Marins (Marine Ecosystem ObServatories ou MEOS), ajoutant de nouveaux instruments aux bouées pour mesurer les propriétés des eaux océaniques ainsi que des champs biologiques clés. 1, record 12, French, - Observatoires%20d%27%C3%A9cosyst%C3%A8mes%20marins
Record 12, Spanish
Record 12, Textual support, Spanish
Record 13 - internal organization data 1998-09-11
Record 13, English
Record 13, Subject field(s)
- Shelters (Horticulture)
Record 13, Main entry term, English
- hot cap
1, record 13, English, hot%20cap
correct
Record 13, Abbreviations, English
Record 13, Synonyms, English
- cloche 2, record 13, English, cloche
correct
Record 13, Textual support, English
Record number: 13, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Cloches. The term derives from the French name for large, straight-sided, round and knobbed bell-glasses, but now covers a wide range of portable glass or transparent plastic coverings for plants growing out of doors in half-round, tent, barn and high-level shapes, and handlights. They give weather protection(and) create an immediate environment conducive to vigorous growth... 3, record 13, English, - hot%20cap
Record number: 13, Textual support number: 1 OBS
These two terms [hot cap and cloche] may be considered synonyms although according to some sources, there is a difference in the types of material used to make hot caps and cloches. 1, record 13, English, - hot%20cap
Record 13, French
Record 13, Domaine(s)
- Abris (Horticulture)
Record 13, Main entry term, French
- cloche
1, record 13, French, cloche
correct, feminine noun
Record 13, Abbreviations, French
Record 13, Synonyms, French
Record 13, Textual support, French
Record number: 13, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Ustensile de verre ou de plastique transparent destiné à protéger les plantes contre le froid ou (blanchie au lait de chaux) le soleil. 1, record 13, French, - cloche
Record 13, Spanish
Record 13, Textual support, Spanish
Record 14 - internal organization data 1983-08-31
Record 14, English
Record 14, Subject field(s)
- Federal Government Bodies and Committees (Canadian)
Record 14, Main entry term, English
- Quebec Forest Fire Danger Forecast Service 1, record 14, English, Quebec%20Forest%20Fire%20Danger%20Forecast%20Service
Record 14, Abbreviations, English
Record 14, Synonyms, English
Record 14, Textual support, English
Record number: 14, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The Forest Fire Research Institute, Department of Forestry and Rural Development is now providing a Forest Fire Danger Forecast Service for Quebec.(...) The main function of the Quebec Forest Fire Danger Forecast Service will be to provide special fire weather forecasts and forecasts of forest fire danger indices(...) 1, record 14, English, - Quebec%20Forest%20Fire%20Danger%20Forecast%20Service
Record number: 14, Textual support number: 2 OBS
The entry term can be found in the foreword of the source. 2, record 14, English, - Quebec%20Forest%20Fire%20Danger%20Forecast%20Service
Record 14, Key term(s)
- Forest Fire Danger Forecast Service
Record 14, French
Record 14, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités fédéraux (Gouvernement canadien)
Record 14, Main entry term, French
Record 14, Abbreviations, French
Record 14, Synonyms, French
Record 14, Textual support, French
Record number: 14, Textual support number: 1 OBS
L'Institut de recherches sur les feux de forêt, ministère des Pêches et des Forêts du Canada, a créé en 1967 FORÊT-METEO, un Service de prévision des dangers d'incendie forestier et des conditions atmosphériques des forêts du Québec. 2, record 14, French, - FOR%C3%8AT%2DM%C3%89T%C3%89O
Record 14, Spanish
Record 14, Textual support, Spanish
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