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WEATHER OBSERVING STATION [5 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2023-02-13
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Weather Stations and Meteorological Instruments and Equipment
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- meteorological observation station
1, record 1, English, meteorological%20observation%20station
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- weather observation station 2, record 1, English, weather%20observation%20station
correct
- meteorological observing station 3, record 1, English, meteorological%20observing%20station
correct, officially approved
- weather observing station 4, record 1, English, weather%20observing%20station
correct
- weather reporting station 5, record 1, English, weather%20reporting%20station
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
A weather observing station is any site from which official weather observations are made. It is normally equipped with instruments for measuring meteorological elements. 4, record 1, English, - meteorological%20observation%20station
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
meteorological observing station: term officially approved by the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO). 6, record 1, English, - meteorological%20observation%20station
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Stations, instruments et équipements météorologiques
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- station d'observation météorologique
1, record 1, French, station%20d%27observation%20m%C3%A9t%C3%A9orologique
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 CONT
Une station d'observation météorologique est un site auquel sont prises des observations météorologiques officielles. Elle est normalement équipée d'instruments de mesures des éléments météorologiques. 2, record 1, French, - station%20d%27observation%20m%C3%A9t%C3%A9orologique
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
station d'observation météorologique : terme uniformisé par l'Organisation de l'aviation civile internationale (OACI). 3, record 1, French, - station%20d%27observation%20m%C3%A9t%C3%A9orologique
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Estaciones, instrumentos y equipos meteorológicos
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- estación de observación meteorológica
1, record 1, Spanish, estaci%C3%B3n%20de%20observaci%C3%B3n%20meteorol%C3%B3gica
feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Lugar en el que se efectúan observaciones meteorológicas con la aprobación del Miembro o Miembros de la OMM [Organización Meteorológica Mundial] interesados. 2, record 1, Spanish, - estaci%C3%B3n%20de%20observaci%C3%B3n%20meteorol%C3%B3gica
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
estación de observación meteorológica: término aceptado oficialmente por la Organización de Aviación Civil Internacional (OACI). 3, record 1, Spanish, - estaci%C3%B3n%20de%20observaci%C3%B3n%20meteorol%C3%B3gica
Record 2 - internal organization data 2023-01-30
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Weather Stations and Meteorological Instruments and Equipment
- Telecommunications
- Air Transport
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- supplementary aviation weather reporting station
1, record 2, English, supplementary%20aviation%20weather%20reporting%20station
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
- SAWRS 1, record 2, English, SAWRS
correct
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
SHD [Shenandoah Valley Airport] is served by a supplementary aviation weather reporting station(SAWRS) and an automatic weather observing system(AWOS). Surface weather observations are made by [airline] employees who hold certificates issued by the National Weather Service(NWS). The weather reporting station is located in the main terminal building. 2, record 2, English, - supplementary%20aviation%20weather%20reporting%20station
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Stations, instruments et équipements météorologiques
- Télécommunications
- Transport aérien
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- station supplémentaire d'observation météorologique pour l'aviation
1, record 2, French, station%20suppl%C3%A9mentaire%20d%27observation%20m%C3%A9t%C3%A9orologique%20pour%20l%27aviation
proposal, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2015-05-12
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Meteorological Forecasting, Data Measurement and Analysis
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- data interval
1, record 3, English, data%20interval
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Depending on individual climate observing programs and climate element, weather observations at a climate station are recorded at three basic intervals : Hourly : indicates data values for observations taken on an hourly basis. Daily : indicates data values for observations taken once in a 24-hour period. Monthly : are averages for each month, derived from daily data values. 1, record 3, English, - data%20interval
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Prévisions météorologiques et mesure et analyse des données
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- intervalle des données
1, record 3, French, intervalle%20des%20donn%C3%A9es
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Selon les programmes d'observation climatologique appliqués et l'élément climatique observé, les observations météorologiques à une station climatologique peuvent être faites à trois intervalles de base : Horaire : les valeurs de données sont relevées sur une base horaire. Quotidien : les valeurs de données sont relevées une fois par période de 24 heures. Mensuel : moyennes pour chaque mois, tirées des valeurs des données quotidiennes. 1, record 3, French, - intervalle%20des%20donn%C3%A9es
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2004-10-01
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Weather Stations and Meteorological Instruments and Equipment
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- synoptic station
1, record 4, English, synoptic%20station
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
- synoptic observation station 2, record 4, English, synoptic%20observation%20station
correct
- synoptic observing station 3, record 4, English, synoptic%20observing%20station
correct
- synoptic reporting station 4, record 4, English, synoptic%20reporting%20station
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A station at which synoptic observations are made. 5, record 4, English, - synoptic%20station
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The primary function of a synoptic observing station, be it a manned observing station or an automatic weather station, is to provide observations which are representative of the prevailing weather throughout a region or locality. 3, record 4, English, - synoptic%20station
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 2 CONT
The nearest synoptic reporting station to Lynmouth, at Chivenor, reported incessant rain for almost 18 hours. 4, record 4, English, - synoptic%20station
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Stations, instruments et équipements météorologiques
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- station synoptique
1, record 4, French, station%20synoptique
correct, feminine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
- station d'observation synoptique 2, record 4, French, station%20d%27observation%20synoptique
correct, feminine noun
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Station où l'on effectue des observations synoptiques. 3, record 4, French, - station%20synoptique
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Suivant la nature des observations collectées et des informations disponibles on peut classer les stations météorologiques en plusieurs catégories dont : les stations synoptiques qui recueillent et transmettent aux centres de traitement appropriés les données destinées à l'analyse synoptique de la situation météorologique. 4, record 4, French, - station%20synoptique
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Estaciones, instrumentos y equipos meteorológicos
Record 4, Main entry term, Spanish
- estación sinóptica
1, record 4, Spanish, estaci%C3%B3n%20sin%C3%B3ptica
feminine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 4, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Estación en la que se efectúan observaciones sinópticas. 2, record 4, Spanish, - estaci%C3%B3n%20sin%C3%B3ptica
Record 5 - internal organization data 2002-09-17
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Weather Stations and Meteorological Instruments and Equipment
- Air Transport
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- past weather
1, record 5, English, past%20weather
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Predominant characteristic of the weather which had existed at an observing station during a given period of time, specified in the international SYNOP code. 2, record 5, English, - past%20weather
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Stations, instruments et équipements météorologiques
- Transport aérien
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- temps passé
1, record 5, French, temps%20pass%C3%A9
correct, masculine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Caractère prédominant du temps ayant existé à la station d'observation au cours d'une période donnée, spécifiée dans le code SYNOP international. 2, record 5, French, - temps%20pass%C3%A9
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Estaciones, instrumentos y equipos meteorológicos
- Transporte aéreo
Record 5, Main entry term, Spanish
- tiempo pasado
1, record 5, Spanish, tiempo%20pasado
correct, masculine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 5, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Carácter predominante del tiempo presente durante un intervalo de tiempo dado que se especifica en la clave internacional SYNOP. 2, record 5, Spanish, - tiempo%20pasado
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