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WORLD AREA FORECAST SYSTEM [7 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2016-12-16
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Environmental Economics
- Climate Change
- Air Pollution
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- area forecast system
1, record 1, English, area%20forecast%20system
correct, international, officially approved
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
- AFS 1, record 1, English, AFS
correct, international, officially approved
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
area forecast system; AFS : term and abbreviation officially approved by the World Meteorological Organization(WMO). 2, record 1, English, - area%20forecast%20system
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Économie environnementale
- Changements climatiques
- Pollution de l'air
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- système de prévisions de zone
1, record 1, French, syst%C3%A8me%20de%20pr%C3%A9visions%20de%20zone
correct, masculine noun, international, officially approved
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
- AFS 1, record 1, French, AFS
correct, international, officially approved
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
système de prévisions de zone; AFS : terme et abréviation uniformisés par l'Organisation météorologique mondiale (OMM). 2, record 1, French, - syst%C3%A8me%20de%20pr%C3%A9visions%20de%20zone
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Economía del medio ambiente
- Cambio climático
- Contaminación del aire
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- sistema de pronósticos de área
1, record 1, Spanish, sistema%20de%20pron%C3%B3sticos%20de%20%C3%A1rea
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2015-07-06
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- System Names
- Meteorological Forecasting, Data Measurement and Analysis
- Air Navigation Aids
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- World Area Forecast System
1, record 2, English, World%20Area%20Forecast%20System
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
- WAFS 2, record 2, English, WAFS
correct
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A world-wide system by which world and regional area forecast centres provide aeronautical meteorological en-route forecasts in uniform standardized formats. 3, record 2, English, - World%20Area%20Forecast%20System
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) is conducting its portion of the WAFS project jointly with the World Meteorological Organization (WMO) and the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO), with funding from the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration. 4, record 2, English, - World%20Area%20Forecast%20System
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Noms de systèmes
- Prévisions météorologiques et mesure et analyse des données
- Aides à la navigation aérienne
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- Système mondial de prévisions de zone
1, record 2, French, Syst%C3%A8me%20mondial%20de%20pr%C3%A9visions%20de%20zone
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
- WAFS 1, record 2, French, WAFS
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Système mondial dans lequel des centres mondiaux et régionaux de prévisions de zone procurent des prévisions météorologiques aéronautiques en route dans des formats uniformes et normalisés. 2, record 2, French, - Syst%C3%A8me%20mondial%20de%20pr%C3%A9visions%20de%20zone
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Nombres de sistemas
- Previsiones meteorológicas, medición y análisis de datos
- Ayuda para la navegación aérea
Record 2, Main entry term, Spanish
- Sistema Mundial de Pronósticos de Área
1, record 2, Spanish, Sistema%20Mundial%20de%20Pron%C3%B3sticos%20de%20%C3%81rea
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, Spanish
- WAFS 2, record 2, Spanish, WAFS
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Sistema mundial mediante el cual los centros mundiales y regionales de pronósticos de área suministran pronósticos meteorológicos aeronáuticos en ruta con una presentación uniforme y normalizada. [Definición aceptada oficialmente por la OACI.] 3, record 2, Spanish, - Sistema%20Mundial%20de%20Pron%C3%B3sticos%20de%20%C3%81rea
Record 3 - internal organization data 2012-08-30
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Meteorology
- Air Traffic Control
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- area of responsibility
1, record 3, English, area%20of%20responsibility
correct, standardized, officially approved
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A geographical area for which a regional area forecast centre prepares significant weather forecasts. [Definition officially approved by ICAO.] 2, record 3, English, - area%20of%20responsibility
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
World area forecast system. 2, record 3, English, - area%20of%20responsibility
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 OBS
area of responsibility: term standardized by the Glossary for Pilots and Air Traffic Services Personnel Committee and officially approved by the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO). 3, record 3, English, - area%20of%20responsibility
Record 3, Key term(s)
- responsibility area
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Météorologie
- Circulation et trafic aériens
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- zone de responsabilité
1, record 3, French, zone%20de%20responsabilit%C3%A9
correct, feminine noun, standardized, officially approved
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Zone géographique pour laquelle un centre régional de prévisions de zone prépare les prévisions du temps significatif. [Définition uniformisée par l'OACI.] 2, record 3, French, - zone%20de%20responsabilit%C3%A9
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Système mondial de prévisions de zone. 2, record 3, French, - zone%20de%20responsabilit%C3%A9
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 OBS
zone de responsabilité : terme normalisé par le Comité sur le Glossaire à l'intention des pilotes et du personnel des services de la circulation aérienne et uniformisé par l'Organisation de l'aviation civile internationale (OACI). 3, record 3, French, - zone%20de%20responsabilit%C3%A9
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Meteorología
- Control de tránsito aéreo
Record 3, Main entry term, Spanish
- zona de responsabilidad
1, record 3, Spanish, zona%20de%20responsabilidad
correct, feminine noun, officially approved
Record 3, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 3, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Zona geográfica para la cual el centro regional de pronósticos de área prepara pronósticos de tiempo significativo. [Definición aceptada oficialmente por la OACI.] 1, record 3, Spanish, - zona%20de%20responsabilidad
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Sistema mundial de pronósticos de área. 1, record 3, Spanish, - zona%20de%20responsabilidad
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 OBS
zona de responsabilidad: término aceptado oficialmente por la Organización de Aviación Civil Internacional (OACI). 2, record 3, Spanish, - zona%20de%20responsabilidad
Record 4 - internal organization data 2003-04-09
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Meteorological Forecasting, Data Measurement and Analysis
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- operational weather forecast
1, record 4, English, operational%20weather%20forecast
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
- operational meteorological forecast 2, record 4, English, operational%20meteorological%20forecast
correct
- operational forecast 3, record 4, English, operational%20forecast
correct
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, 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 4, English, - operational%20weather%20forecast
Record number: 4, 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 4, English, - operational%20weather%20forecast
Record number: 4, 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 4, English, - operational%20weather%20forecast
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Operational forecaster analyzes weather conditions and issues forecasts or alerts the public of severe weather 5, record 4, English, - operational%20weather%20forecast
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Prévisions météorologiques et mesure et analyse des données
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- prévision météorologique opérationnelle
1, record 4, French, pr%C3%A9vision%20m%C3%A9t%C3%A9orologique%20op%C3%A9rationnelle
correct, feminine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
- prévision opérationnelle 2, record 4, French, pr%C3%A9vision%20op%C3%A9rationnelle
correct, feminine noun
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, 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 4, French, - pr%C3%A9vision%20m%C3%A9t%C3%A9orologique%20op%C3%A9rationnelle
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 2 CONT
Actuellement on dispose de prévisions opérationnelles dont la validité atteint cinq jours. 2, record 4, French, - pr%C3%A9vision%20m%C3%A9t%C3%A9orologique%20op%C3%A9rationnelle
Record 4, Key term(s)
- prévision opérationnelle du temps
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 2002-02-01
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Weather Stations and Meteorological Instruments and Equipment
- Air Navigation Aids
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- service area
1, record 5, English, service%20area
correct, officially approved
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A geographical area within which a regional area forecast centre is responsible for supplying area forecasts to meteorological authorities and other users. 1, record 5, English, - service%20area
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
service area(world area forecast system). 1, record 5, English, - service%20area
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 2 OBS
service area: term and definition officially approved by the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO). 2, record 5, English, - service%20area
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Stations, instruments et équipements météorologiques
- Aides à la navigation aérienne
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- zone de service
1, record 5, French, zone%20de%20service
correct, feminine noun, officially approved
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Zone géographique à l'intérieur de laquelle un centre régional de prévisions de zone a charge de fournir des prévisions de zone aux administrations météorologiques et aux autres usagers. 1, record 5, French, - zone%20de%20service
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
zone de service (système mondial de prévisions de zone). 1, record 5, French, - zone%20de%20service
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 2 OBS
zone de service : terme et définition uniformisés par l'Organisation de l'aviation civile internationale (OACI). 2, record 5, French, - zone%20de%20service
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Estaciones, instrumentos y equipos meteorológicos
- Ayuda para la navegación aérea
Record 5, Main entry term, Spanish
- zona de servicio
1, record 5, Spanish, zona%20de%20servicio
correct, feminine noun, officially approved
Record 5, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 5, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Zona geográfica dentro de la cual un centro regional de pronósticos de área se encarga de proporcionar pronósticos de área a las Autoridades Meteorológicas y a otros usuarios. 1, record 5, Spanish, - zona%20de%20servicio
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
zona de servicio (sistema mundial de pronósticos de área). 1, record 5, Spanish, - zona%20de%20servicio
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 2 OBS
zona de servicio: término y definición aceptados oficialmente por la Organización de Aviación Civil Internacional (OACI). 2, record 5, Spanish, - zona%20de%20servicio
Record 6 - internal organization data 2001-05-25
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Meteorological Forecasting, Data Measurement and Analysis
- Air Traffic Control
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- MET plan
1, record 6, English, MET%20plan
correct
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
- weather plan 2, record 6, English, weather%20plan
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The meeting is expected to propose amendments to the MET Plan in respect of changes required for the exchange of OPMET information, including world area forecast system products, based on changes to the pattern of aircraft operations in the CAR/SAM Regions. 3, record 6, English, - MET%20plan
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Prévisions météorologiques et mesure et analyse des données
- Circulation et trafic aériens
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- plan météo
1, record 6, French, plan%20m%C3%A9t%C3%A9o
masculine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
- plan météorologique 2, record 6, French, plan%20m%C3%A9t%C3%A9orologique
proposal, masculine noun
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 2000-03-07
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Air Traffic Control
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- area of coverage
1, record 7, English, area%20of%20coverage
correct
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A geographical area for which a regional area forecast centre supplies forecasts for flights departing from aerodromes in its service area. 1, record 7, English, - area%20of%20coverage
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
World area forecast system. 1, record 7, English, - area%20of%20coverage
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Circulation et trafic aériens
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- zone de couverture
1, record 7, French, zone%20de%20couverture
correct, feminine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Zone géographique pour laquelle un centre régional de prévisions de zone fournit des prévisions pour les vols en partance des aérodromes situés dans sa zone de service. 1, record 7, French, - zone%20de%20couverture
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Système mondial de prévisions de zone. 1, record 7, French, - zone%20de%20couverture
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Control de tránsito aéreo
Record 7, Main entry term, Spanish
- zona de cobertura
1, record 7, Spanish, zona%20de%20cobertura
correct, feminine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 7, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Zona geográfica para la cual el centro regional de pronósticos de área proporciona pronósticos para los vuelos que salen de los aeródromos situados en su zona de servicio. 1, record 7, Spanish, - zona%20de%20cobertura
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Sistema mundial de pronósticos de área. 1, record 7, Spanish, - zona%20de%20cobertura
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