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WEATHER OBSERVING NETWORK [2 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2023-02-01
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Weather Stations and Meteorological Instruments and Equipment
- Meteorological Forecasting, Data Measurement and Analysis
- Climatology
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- network density
1, record 1, English, network%20density
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
[The measure] of the proximity of observing stations in a network established for some specific meteorological studies or research(e. g. climatological studies and short-period weather forecasting). 2, record 1, English, - network%20density
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Stations, instruments et équipements météorologiques
- Prévisions météorologiques et mesure et analyse des données
- Climatologie
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- densité d'un réseau
1, record 1, French, densit%C3%A9%20d%27un%20r%C3%A9seau
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Mesure de la proximité des stations d'observation dans un réseau établi en vue de certaines études ou recherches spécifiques en météorologie (p. ex. études climatologiques et prévisions à courte échéance). 1, record 1, French, - densit%C3%A9%20d%27un%20r%C3%A9seau
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Estaciones, instrumentos y equipos meteorológicos
- Previsiones meteorológicas, medición y análisis de datos
- Climatología
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- densidad de la red
1, record 1, Spanish, densidad%20de%20la%20red
feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Medida de la proximidad de las estaciones de observación en una red que ha sido establecida con el propósito específico de hacer estudios o investigaciones meteorológicos (por ejemplo, estudios climatológicos, predicción a corto plazo, etc.). 1, record 1, Spanish, - densidad%20de%20la%20red
Record 2 - internal organization data 2001-09-19
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Titles of International Programs
- Environment
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- Atmospheric Research and Environment Programme
1, record 2, English, Atmospheric%20Research%20and%20Environment%20Programme
correct, international
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
- AREP 1, record 2, English, AREP
correct, international
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
... of the World Meteorological Organization. The Atmospheric Research and Environment Programme promotes atmospheric research and development and technology transfer between Members. It includes the Global Atmosphere Watch, which integrates monitoring and research activities carried out under the Global Ozone Observing System(GO3OS) and the Background Air Pollution Monitoring Network(BAPMoN) and serves as a system to detect changes in the composition of the atmosphere, an important prerequisite to understanding human impact on the atmosphere and addressing important aspects of sustainable development. The Programme also includes weather prediction research; a Tropical Meteorology Research Programme relating to studies of monsoons, tropical cyclones, rain-producing tropical weather systems and droughts; and a programme on the physics and chemistry of clouds and weather modification. 2, record 2, English, - Atmospheric%20Research%20and%20Environment%20Programme
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Titres de programmes internationaux
- Environnement
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- Programme consacré à la recherche atmosphérique et à l'environnement
1, record 2, French, Programme%20consacr%C3%A9%20%C3%A0%20la%20recherche%20atmosph%C3%A9rique%20et%20%C3%A0%20l%27environnement
correct, masculine noun, international
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
- PRAE 2, record 2, French, PRAE
correct, masculine noun, international
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
[...] de l'Organisation météorologique mondiale. Le PRAE vise à stimuler la recherche atmosphérique, de même que l'élaboration de techniques et leur échange entre les Membres. Un de ses volets est la Veille de l'atmosphère globale, qui regroupe toutes les activités de surveillance et de recherche menées dans le cadre du Système mondial d'observation de l'ozone (SMOO3) et du Réseau de surveillance de la pollution atmosphérique de fond (PABMoN) et dont l'objectif essentiel est de détecter les modifications de la composition de l'atmosphère, ce qui est indispensable pour bien comprendre l'influence de l'homme sur l'atmosphère et pour faciliter la pratique d'un développement durable. Il comprend aussi des programmes de recherche sur la prévision météorologique, un programme de recherche en météorologie tropicale - englobant l'étude de la mousson, des cyclones tropicaux, des systèms météorologiques tropicaux pluvigènes et des sécheresses - et un programme de recherche sur la physique et la chimie des nuages et sur la modification artificielle du temps. 3, record 2, French, - Programme%20consacr%C3%A9%20%C3%A0%20la%20recherche%20atmosph%C3%A9rique%20et%20%C3%A0%20l%27environnement
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Títulos de programas internacionales
- Medio ambiente
Record 2, Main entry term, Spanish
- Programa de Investigación de la Atmósfera y el Medio Ambiente
1, record 2, Spanish, Programa%20de%20Investigaci%C3%B3n%20de%20la%20Atm%C3%B3sfera%20y%20el%20Medio%20Ambiente
correct, masculine noun, international
Record 2, Abbreviations, Spanish
- PIAMA 2, record 2, Spanish, PIAMA
correct, masculine noun, international
Record 2, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Organización Meteorológica Mundial. 2, record 2, Spanish, - Programa%20de%20Investigaci%C3%B3n%20de%20la%20Atm%C3%B3sfera%20y%20el%20Medio%20Ambiente
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