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BACKCOUNTRY TRAVELLER [2 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2006-11-07
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Meteorological Forecasting, Data Measurement and Analysis
- Atmospheric, Climatic and Meteorological Phenomena
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- avalanche forecast
1, record 1, English, avalanche%20forecast
correct, officially approved
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The avalanche forecast predicts increasing hazards. [Example approved by the Avalanche Bulletin Terminology Standardization Committee.] 2, record 1, English, - avalanche%20forecast
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
An avalanche forecast for a particular day is based on predicted meteorological and snowpack data for that day. It gives information about the avalanche risk in the area. The aim of avalanche forecast is to give the backcountry traveller sufficient information so that he can still pursue his chosen activity, whilst avoiding slopes which are likely to be hazardous. 3, record 1, English, - avalanche%20forecast
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
avalanche forecast: term officially approved by the Avalanche Bulletin Terminology Standardization Committee. 3, record 1, English, - avalanche%20forecast
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Prévisions météorologiques et mesure et analyse des données
- Phénomènes météorologiques, climatiques et atmosphériques
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- prévision d'avalanche
1, record 1, French, pr%C3%A9vision%20d%27avalanche
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
Selon les prévisions, le risque d'avalanche est en hausse. [Exemple entériné par le Comité d'uniformisation de la terminologie des bulletins d'avalanche.] 1, record 1, French, - pr%C3%A9vision%20d%27avalanche
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Fondées sur les prévisions météorologiques présentes et à venir et sur l'état actuel du manteau neigeux, les prévisions d'avalanche donnent un aperçu du risque d'avalanche dans une région donnée. Ces renseignements sont essentiels pour une prise de décision judicieuse pour quiconque pratique une activité dans l'arrière-pays en terrain avalancheux. 2, record 1, French, - pr%C3%A9vision%20d%27avalanche
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
prévision d'avalanche : terme uniformisé par le Comité d'uniformisation de la terminologie des bulletins d'avalanche. 2, record 1, French, - pr%C3%A9vision%20d%27avalanche
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2006-11-01
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Tourism (General)
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- backcountry traveller
1, record 2, English, backcountry%20traveller
correct, officially approved
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- traveller 1, record 2, English, traveller
correct, officially approved
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Backcountry travellers are advised to avoid all avalanche terrain. [Example approved by the Avalanche Bulletin Terminology Standardization Committee.] 1, record 2, English, - backcountry%20traveller
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
backcountry traveller; traveller : terms officially approved by the Avalanche Bulletin Terminology Standardization Committee. 2, record 2, English, - backcountry%20traveller
Record 2, Key term(s)
- backcountry traveler
- traveler
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Tourisme (Généralités)
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- randonneur de l'arrière-pays
1, record 2, French, randonneur%20de%20l%27arri%C3%A8re%2Dpays
correct, masculine noun, officially approved
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- randonneuse de l'arrière-pays 1, record 2, French, randonneuse%20de%20l%27arri%C3%A8re%2Dpays
correct, feminine noun, officially approved
- randonneur 1, record 2, French, randonneur
correct, masculine noun, officially approved
- randonneuse 1, record 2, French, randonneuse
correct, feminine noun, officially approved
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
On conseille aux randonneurs de l'arrière-pays d'éviter tout terrain avalancheux. [Exemple entériné par le Comité d'uniformisation de la terminologie des bulletins d'avalanche.] 1, record 2, French, - randonneur%20de%20l%27arri%C3%A8re%2Dpays
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
randonneur de l'arrière-pays; randonneuse de l'arrière-pays; randonneur; randonneuse : termes uniformisés par le Comité d'uniformisation de la terminologie des bulletins d'avalanche. 2, record 2, French, - randonneur%20de%20l%27arri%C3%A8re%2Dpays
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
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