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CALM WATER [18 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2024-01-08
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Measuring Instruments
- Outfitting of Ships
- Safety (Water Transport)
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- high-water bilge alarm
1, record 1, English, high%2Dwater%20bilge%20alarm
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- high water bilge alarm 2, record 1, English, high%20water%20bilge%20alarm
correct
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Shortly after the high-water bilge alarm sounded and water was observed accumulating on deck, the master continued the voyage, since the vessel was close to calm water on the way to port... the visual indicator for the automatic electric bilge pump began to light up intermittently, indicating that the bilge pump was turning on and off. After about a minute, the visual indicator lit up and remained on, indicating that the bilge pump was running continuously. 1, record 1, English, - high%2Dwater%20bilge%20alarm
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Appareils de mesure
- Armement et gréement
- Sécurité (Transport par eau)
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- alarme de haut niveau d'eau de cale
1, record 1, French, alarme%20de%20haut%20niveau%20d%27eau%20de%20cale
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Peu après que l'alarme de haut niveau d'eau de cale s'est déclenchée et [qu'une] accumulation d'eau sur le pont [a été observée], le capitaine a poursuivi le voyage puisque le bateau se trouvait à proximité d'eaux calmes en route vers le havre [...] l'indicateur visuel de la pompe de cale électrique automatique a commencé à s'allumer par intermittence, indiquant que la pompe de cale se mettait en marche et s'arrêtait. Après environ une minute, l'indicateur visuel s'est allumé et est resté allumé, indiquant que la pompe de cale fonctionnait en continu. 1, record 1, French, - alarme%20de%20haut%20niveau%20d%27eau%20de%20cale
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2022-03-23
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Ports
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- artificial harbour
1, record 2, English, artificial%20harbour
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- man-made harbour 2, record 2, English, man%2Dmade%20harbour
correct
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The basic structure involved in the creation of an artificial harbour is a breakwater, sometimes called a jetty, or mole, the function of which is to provide calm water inshore. 1, record 2, English, - artificial%20harbour
Record 2, Key term(s)
- artificial harbor
- man-made harbor
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Ports
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- port aménagé
1, record 2, French, port%20am%C3%A9nag%C3%A9
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Puertos
Record 2, Main entry term, Spanish
- puerto artificial
1, record 2, Spanish, puerto%20artificial
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 2, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Actualmente se considera, además de los "puertos naturales", como los que se han instalado en las bahías u otras zonas costeras cerradas, el llamado "puerto artificial", concepto que implica la existencia de complejas instalaciones especializadas cuyo diseño y estructura han ido cambiando de acuerdo con las necesidades. 1, record 2, Spanish, - puerto%20artificial
Record 3 - internal organization data 2015-08-24
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Hydrology and Hydrography
- Paddle Sports
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- eddy
1, record 3, English, eddy
correct, noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Calm water downstream of any protrusion from shore, or downstream of any rock showing above the surface. 2, record 3, English, - eddy
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The eddies are an escape route that can be used to avoid a dangerous area downstream or to rest and plan your next move. 3, record 3, English, - eddy
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 PHR
Eddy line. 4, record 3, English, - eddy
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Hydrologie et hydrographie
- Sports de pagaie
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- contre-courant
1, record 3, French, contre%2Dcourant
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Partie de la rivière où le courant se dirige en sens inverse au courant normal en aval des obstacles et à l'intérieur des courbes de la rivière. 2, record 3, French, - contre%2Dcourant
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
La rencontre du courant et du contre-courant peut donner soit des zones d'eaux calmes quand leurs forces ne sont pas trop importantes, soit de dangereux tourbillons. 3, record 3, French, - contre%2Dcourant
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Hidrología e hidrografía
- Deportes de remo
Record 3, Main entry term, Spanish
- contracorriente
1, record 3, Spanish, contracorriente
correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 3, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Tramo de agua en la pared río abajo de un obstáculo, el cual asciende contra la corriente principal. 1, record 3, Spanish, - contracorriente
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 PHR
Línea de contracorriente. 1, record 3, Spanish, - contracorriente
Record 4 - internal organization data 2015-05-29
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Atmospheric, Climatic and Meteorological Phenomena
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- soft rime
1, record 4, English, soft%20rime
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Soft rime is a white ice deposition that forms when the water droplets in light freezing fog or mist freeze to the outer surfaces of objects, with calm or light wind... Soft rime formations have the appearance of white ice needles and scales; they are fragile and can be easily shaken off objects. Factors that favour soft rime are small drop size, slow accretion of liquid water, high degree of supercooling, and fast dissipation of latent heat of fusion. 2, record 4, English, - soft%20rime
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Phénomènes météorologiques, climatiques et atmosphériques
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- givre mou
1, record 4, French, givre%20mou
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Le givre mou est un dépôt fragile composé surtout de fines aiguilles ou d'écailles de glace. Au sol ou près du sol, il se dépose par vent calme ou faible sur toutes les faces des objets exposés. Le givre mou tombe facilement des objets lorsqu'on secoue ceux-ci. 2, record 4, French, - givre%20mou
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 2012-03-12
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Roads
- Urban Planning
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- country lane
1, record 5, English, country%20lane
correct, standardized
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
During the summer of 2003, the City of Vancouver constructed three "Country Lanes" as part of a demonstration project to evaluate more sustainable alternatives to regular lane paving. Each of the country lanes was designed to improve natural infiltration to reduce the amount of surface water entering the storm/sewer system, calm traffic, and to improve the general aesthetics of residential lanes and alleys. The three lanes were constructed to test different features, including permeable pavers, concrete driving strips, structural grass and swales. 2, record 5, English, - country%20lane
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
country lane: term recommended by the Terminology Committee and standardized by the Validation Committee of the Sustainable Mobility Glossary. 3, record 5, English, - country%20lane
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Voies de circulation
- Aménagement urbain
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- ruelle champêtre
1, record 5, French, ruelle%20champ%C3%AAtre
correct, feminine noun, standardized
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Si les ruelles vertes permettent d’enlever quelques bouts de bitume pour planter des plates-bandes, les ruelles champêtres, elles, éliminent carrément l'asphalte. Seules deux bandes de roulement, l’équivalent des traces laissées par les pneus des automobiles, seront aménagées. Le revêtement au sol sera constitué d’une structure géosynthétique qui permet à un couvre-sol végétal de pousser. En tout, 230 mètres carrés d’asphalte seront enlevés. 2, record 5, French, - ruelle%20champ%C3%AAtre
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
ruelle champêtre : terme recommandé par le Comité de terminologie et normalisé par le Comité de validation du Lexique de la mobilité durable. 3, record 5, French, - ruelle%20champ%C3%AAtre
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Carreteras
- Planificación urbana
Record 5, Main entry term, Spanish
- calle verde
1, record 5, Spanish, calle%20verde
feminine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 5, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Un camino de poco tránsito con acceso a edificios, en realidad solo necesita unas cuantas losas para que agarren las ruedas de los coches. No es necesario asfaltarlo. […] Las calles verdes convierten la calle en el foco de vecindad. En los días cálidos de verano el aire es unos 5 o 7 grados más fresco sobre la superficie herbácea que sobre el asfalto de una calzada. 1, record 5, Spanish, - calle%20verde
Record 6 - internal organization data 2012-03-01
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Mineralogy
- Speleology
- Geomorphology and Geomorphogeny
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- floe calcite
1, record 6, English, floe%20calcite
correct
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A very thin film of pure calcium carbonate floating on the surface of a subterranean pool of very calm water. 1, record 6, English, - floe%20calcite
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Minéralogie
- Spéléologie
- Géomorphologie et géomorphogénie
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- calcite flottante
1, record 6, French, calcite%20flottante
correct, feminine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Concrétion de CO3Ca très pure, en mince pellicule, flottant à la surface d'un lac souterrain ou d'un gour aux eaux très calmes. Sans doute, au contact de l'air, le bicarbonate de calcium dissous dans l'eau se précipite en carbonate de calcium et forme des plaques minces et légères qui flottent grâce à la tension superficielle de l'eau. Mais la moindre agitation provoque la chute de cette calcite sous forme de sable au fond du lac ou du gour, où elle peut former des dépôts épais à plusieurs couches superposées. 1, record 6, French, - calcite%20flottante
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 2011-05-30
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Dams and Causeways
- Ocean Energy
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- wave energy breakwater
1, record 7, English, wave%20energy%20breakwater
correct
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
- wave power breakwater 2, record 7, English, wave%20power%20breakwater
correct
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A system for harvesting the energy of waves (swell) in the shape of an on-shore barrier that retains and directs the water in a reservoir linked with a turbine for the production of electricity. 3, record 7, English, - wave%20energy%20breakwater
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Energetech Australia is building a prototype electricity generator based on wave power on the breakwater at Port Kembla in New South Wales. A submerged chamber is open below the water level. When the waves rise up around the chamber, the water inside the chamber rises and falls with the waves. This compresses and decompresses air above the water in the chamber, creating airflow which drives a turbine. The turbines work with the air flowing in both directions. The blades change angle, depending on the speed and direction of the airflow … An ocean wall in the shape of a parabola concentrates the wave energy onto a central point where the power station is located … The amount of converted energy depends on the wind speed, the time the wind blows over the waves, and the distance it covers. During a wave's voyage, it shapes into a more regular wave, commonly referred to as a swell. At ocean shores, swells are very regular and discernable, even when the sea is calm. 1, record 7, English, - wave%20energy%20breakwater
Record 7, Key term(s)
- wave-energy breakwater
- wave-power breakwater
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Barrages et chaussées
- Énergie océanique
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- barrage à houle
1, record 7, French, barrage%20%C3%A0%20houle
correct, masculine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Générateurs utilisant la houle […] La houle, dont l’origine se trouve dans les vents, représente un immense gisement d’énergie. Les puissances disponibles s’expriment par unité de longueur de front de vague et atteignent quelques 10 kW [kilowatts]/m. [Parmi les] principaux dispositifs exploitant l’énergie des vagues [on trouve les] barrages à houle situés sur les côtes; par déferlement, l’eau de mer remplit un réservoir et est ensuite turbinée. Ces systèmes présentent l’avantage de lisser la puissance et d’obtenir une production relativement régulière, en tout cas, qui ne fluctue pas au rythme des vagues, mais ils occupent de l’espace sur les côtes […] 1, record 7, French, - barrage%20%C3%A0%20houle
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record 8 - internal organization data 2011-02-14
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- Pools
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- liquid pool liner
1, record 8, English, liquid%20pool%20liner
correct
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
Record 8, Synonyms, English
- liquid pool cover 2, record 8, English, liquid%20pool%20cover
correct
- liquid pool blanket 3, record 8, English, liquid%20pool%20blanket
correct
Record 8, Textual support, English
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Club Piscine Super Fitness offers you the liquid pool liner with tropical fish. This technology allows you to reduce energy while keeping the heat in your pool water. 1, record 8, English, - liquid%20pool%20liner
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 2 CONT
Heatsavr-liquid pool cover.... Heatsavr is a bio-degradable liquid, which forms a transparent monomolecular layer over the surface of a swimming pool whenever it is calm. This layer significantly reduces evaporation, which not only saves on water heating but with indoor pools can reduce the cost of humidity control and air heating requirements. An automatic dosing system ensures that the correct dose of Heatsavr is added to the pool at the same time each day. 2, record 8, English, - liquid%20pool%20liner
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 3 CONT
All liquids in liquid pool blankets basically work the same. 1. They must be lighter than water and float on the surface to be able to prevent heat loss and water evaporation from the water surface. 2. They must be quickly biodegradable, so as to be "pool friendly" and not leave scum lines on the pool walls and not plug the filtration system. 3, record 8, English, - liquid%20pool%20liner
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Piscines
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- toile solaire liquide
1, record 8, French, toile%20solaire%20liquide
correct, feminine noun
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
Record 8, Synonyms, French
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Club Piscine Super Fitness vous offre des toiles solaires liquides avec forme de poisson tropical. Cette technologie vous permet de réduire l'énergie tout en conservant la chaleur de votre eau de piscine. 2, record 8, French, - toile%20solaire%20liquide
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 2 CONT
Un poisson tropical (pochette biodégradable en forme de poisson) crée une toile solaire liquide qui fait exactement le même travail qu’une vraie toile solaire, pour environ 60 % de l’efficacité, mais la manipulation de la toile en moins! Idéal pour les jours de canicule où les baignades sont fréquentes et où l’eau perd peu de chaleur! 3, record 8, French, - toile%20solaire%20liquide
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
Record 9 - internal organization data 2010-09-15
Record 9, English
Record 9, Subject field(s)
- Physical Geography (General)
- Geology
Record 9, Main entry term, English
Record 9, Abbreviations, English
Record 9, Synonyms, English
- calm water 1, record 9, English, calm%20water
- dead calm 1, record 9, English, dead%20calm
Record 9, Textual support, English
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The state of the sea surface with no wind. 1, record 9, English, - lull
Record 9, French
Record 9, Domaine(s)
- Géographie physique (Généralités)
- Géologie
Record 9, Main entry term, French
- bonace 1, record 9, French, bonace
Record 9, Abbreviations, French
Record 9, Synonyms, French
Record 9, Textual support, French
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 DEF
État de la mer pendant un calme plat. 1, record 9, French, - bonace
Record 9, Spanish
Record 9, Textual support, Spanish
Record 10 - internal organization data 2010-04-27
Record 10, English
Record 10, Subject field(s)
- Weather Stations and Meteorological Instruments and Equipment
- Hydrology and Hydrography
- Metrology and Units of Measure
Record 10, Main entry term, English
- stationary psychrometer
1, record 10, English, stationary%20psychrometer
correct
Record 10, Abbreviations, English
Record 10, Synonyms, English
Record 10, Textual support, English
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Hygrometers in the home are ordinarily of the hair type. Some "hygrometers" are actually stationary psychrometers, with the wet-bulb covered by a wick which carries a constant flow of water from a small dish or tube. Such instruments may give fairly accurate humidity measurements indoors if the air is calm and proper humidity tables are used, but outside the variation of air movement about the wet-bulb produces corresponding variations in the reliability of derived humidity values. 1, record 10, English, - stationary%20psychrometer
Record 10, French
Record 10, Domaine(s)
- Stations, instruments et équipements météorologiques
- Hydrologie et hydrographie
- Unités de mesure et métrologie
Record 10, Main entry term, French
- psychromètre fixe 1, record 10, French, psychrom%C3%A8tre%20fixe
Record 10, Abbreviations, French
Record 10, Synonyms, French
Record 10, Textual support, French
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Hygromètre d'appartement qui donne une lecture correcte de l'humidité ambiante d'une pièce mais dont la lecture serait faussée par la circulation de l'air à l'extérieur. 1, record 10, French, - psychrom%C3%A8tre%20fixe
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 OBS
fixe : Se dit de ce qui ne remue pas, ne change pas de place, qui est arrêté dans une position déterminée; qui n'est pas mobile : Point fixe. Châssis fixe d'une fenêtre 2, record 10, French, - psychrom%C3%A8tre%20fixe
Record 10, Spanish
Record 10, Textual support, Spanish
Record 11 - internal organization data 2009-01-14
Record 11, English
Record 11, Subject field(s)
- Sea Operations (Military)
- Radar, Radio Guidance and Goniometry
Record 11, Main entry term, English
- anti-clutter sea control
1, record 11, English, anti%2Dclutter%20sea%20control
correct
Record 11, Abbreviations, English
Record 11, Synonyms, English
- A/C sea control 1, record 11, English, A%2FC%20sea%20control
correct
- ACS control 2, record 11, English, ACS%20control
correct
- sensitivity time control 1, record 11, English, sensitivity%20time%20control
correct
- STC 3, record 11, English, STC
correct
- STC 3, record 11, English, STC
- sea anti-clutter 4, record 11, English, sea%20anti%2Dclutter
correct
Record 11, Textual support, English
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The anti-clutter sea control is often referred to as STC(Sensitivity Time Control) which decreases the amplification of the receiver immediately after a radar pulse is transmitted, and progressively increases the sensitivity as the range increases. A common mistake is to over adjust the A/C SEA control so that the surface clutter is completely removed. By rotating the control fully clockwise, you see how dangerous this can be; a dark zone is created near the center of the screen and close-in targets can be lost. This dark zone is even more dangerous if the gain has not been properly adjusted. Always leave a little surface clutter visible on the screen. If no surface clutter is observed(on very calm water), set the control at the fully counterclockwise position. 3, record 11, English, - anti%2Dclutter%20sea%20control
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Turn clockwise to increase sea anti-clutter (STC, Sensitivity Time Control) effect, and counter-clockwise to decrease sea anti-clutter effect. 5, record 11, English, - anti%2Dclutter%20sea%20control
Record 11, Key term(s)
- anticlutter sea control
- anti clutter sea control
- sea anticlutter
- sea anti clutter
Record 11, French
Record 11, Domaine(s)
- Opérations en mer (Militaire)
- Radar, radioguidage et radiogoniométrie
Record 11, Main entry term, French
- anti-retour de mer
1, record 11, French, anti%2Dretour%20de%20mer
correct, masculine noun
Record 11, Abbreviations, French
Record 11, Synonyms, French
Record 11, Textual support, French
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 CONT
On peut avoir recours à l'anti-retour de pluie et à l'anti-retour de mer pour éliminer les faux échos. Il faut cependant être prudent en les utilisant, car on risque de masquer d'autres cibles proches si on place les commandes de ces dispositifs à un niveau trop élevé. 2, record 11, French, - anti%2Dretour%20de%20mer
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 OBS
L'anti-retour de mer [sert] à régler le gain à courte distance. 3, record 11, French, - anti%2Dretour%20de%20mer
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 2 OBS
anti-retour de mer : terme uniformisé par le Comité de normalisation de la terminologie navale. 4, record 11, French, - anti%2Dretour%20de%20mer
Record 11, Key term(s)
- anti retour de mer
- antiretour de mer
Record 11, Spanish
Record 11, Textual support, Spanish
Record 12 - internal organization data 2005-03-17
Record 12, English
Record 12, Subject field(s)
- Personal Esthetics
Record 12, Main entry term, English
- hydrating foaming bath
1, record 12, English, hydrating%20foaming%20bath
correct
Record 12, Abbreviations, English
Record 12, Synonyms, English
- hydrating foam bath 2, record 12, English, hydrating%20foam%20bath
- hydrating bubble bath 3, record 12, English, hydrating%20bubble%20bath
Record 12, Textual support, English
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Seaweed foaming bath.... A relaxing and uplifting concentrate of pure seaweeds and aromatic essences in a hydrating foaming bath to detoxify, cleanse and tone body while restoring calm and soothing the mind. Pour approx. 3 oz under running water. Soak for 20 minutes and breathe deeply. 4, record 12, English, - hydrating%20foaming%20bath
Record 12, French
Record 12, Domaine(s)
- Esthétique et soins corporels
Record 12, Main entry term, French
- bain moussant hydratant
1, record 12, French, bain%20moussant%20hydratant
correct, masculine noun
Record 12, Abbreviations, French
Record 12, Synonyms, French
Record 12, Textual support, French
Record 12, Spanish
Record 12, Textual support, Spanish
Record 13 - internal organization data 2004-10-29
Record 13, English
Record 13, Subject field(s)
- Atmospheric, Climatic and Meteorological Phenomena
Record 13, Main entry term, English
- undersun
1, record 13, English, undersun
correct
Record 13, Abbreviations, English
Record 13, Synonyms, English
Record 13, Textual support, English
Record number: 13, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Halo phenomenon produced by reflection of sunlight on ice crystals in certain clouds. 2, record 13, English, - undersun
Record number: 13, Textual support number: 1 OBS
It appears vertically below the Sun in the form of a brilliant white spot, similar to the image of the Sun on a calm water surface. It is necessary to look downward to see the phenomenon which is, therefore, only observed from an aircraft or from a high elevation. 2, record 13, English, - undersun
Record 13, Key term(s)
- under-sun
- under sun
Record 13, French
Record 13, Domaine(s)
- Phénomènes météorologiques, climatiques et atmosphériques
Record 13, Main entry term, French
- pseudohélie
1, record 13, French, pseudoh%C3%A9lie
correct, masculine noun
Record 13, Abbreviations, French
Record 13, Synonyms, French
- image du Soleil 1, record 13, French, image%20du%20Soleil
correct, feminine noun
Record 13, Textual support, French
Record number: 13, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Phénomène de halo engendré par la réflexion de la lumière solaire sur les cristaux de glace de certains nuages. 2, record 13, French, - pseudoh%C3%A9lie
Record number: 13, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Il apparaît à la verticale et au-dessous du Soleil sous forme d'une tache blanche et brillante semblable à l'image du Soleil sur une étendue d'eau calme. Pour le voir, on doit regarder vers le bas; ce phénomène ne peut, par conséquent, être observé que d'un aéronef ou d'un lieu élevé. 2, record 13, French, - pseudoh%C3%A9lie
Record 13, Spanish
Record 13, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Fenómenos meteorológicos, climáticos y atmosféricos
Record 13, Main entry term, Spanish
- pseudohelio
1, record 13, Spanish, pseudohelio
masculine noun
Record 13, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 13, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 13, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 13, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Fenómeno de la familia de los halos producido por la reflexión de la luz solar en los cristales de hielo de ciertas nubes. 1, record 13, Spanish, - pseudohelio
Record number: 13, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Aparece en la vertical por debajo del Sol como una mancha brillante y blanca, semejante a la imagen del Sol en una superficie de agua en calma. Es necesario mirar hacia abajo para ver el pseudohelio; por lo tanto, este fenómeno sólo puede observarse desde aeronaves o lugares altos. 1, record 13, Spanish, - pseudohelio
Record 14 - internal organization data 2002-06-19
Record 14, English
Record 14, Subject field(s)
- Anti-pollution Measures
- Water Pollution
- Chemistry
Record 14, Main entry term, English
- herder
1, record 14, English, herder
correct
Record 14, Abbreviations, English
Record 14, Synonyms, English
- surface collection agent 2, record 14, English, surface%20collection%20agent
correct
- surface film chemical 1, record 14, English, surface%20film%20chemical
correct
- oil-concentrating agent 3, record 14, English, oil%2Dconcentrating%20agent
Record 14, Textual support, English
Record number: 14, Textual support number: 1 DEF
[Chemicals which] tend to form a monomolecular film on the surface when spread on water in fairly calm conditions. They compete with oil for the free water surface and thus oppose the spreading of a slick. 1, record 14, English, - herder
Record number: 14, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Compare with "chemical barrier". 3, record 14, English, - herder
Record 14, French
Record 14, Domaine(s)
- Mesures antipollution
- Pollution de l'eau
- Chimie
Record 14, Main entry term, French
- repousseur
1, record 14, French, repousseur
correct
Record 14, Abbreviations, French
Record 14, Synonyms, French
- agent repousseur 2, record 14, French, agent%20repousseur
correct, masculine noun
Record 14, Textual support, French
Record number: 14, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Produit chimique qui en rassemblant et regroupant les hydrocarbures, s'oppose à l'expansion de la nappe de pétrole. 3, record 14, French, - repousseur
Record number: 14, Textual support number: 2 DEF
Produit chimique qui modifie la tension superficielle et empêche ainsi l'étalement d'une nappe d'hydrocarbures. Épandu sur l'eau à proximité d'une pellicule huileuse, il la repousse par le jeu de la tension superficielle. 4, record 14, French, - repousseur
Record number: 14, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Les repousseurs, à l'opposé des dispersants, sont présentés comme des produits merveilleux: versés à la périphérie d'une nappe, ils créent un véritable barrage chimique à l'expansion du pétrole et, progressivement, le rassemblent et le regroupent. 5, record 14, French, - repousseur
Record 14, Spanish
Record 14, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Medidas contra la contaminación
- Contaminación del agua
- Química
Record 14, Main entry term, Spanish
- agente de contención
1, record 14, Spanish, agente%20de%20contenci%C3%B3n
masculine noun
Record 14, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 14, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 14, Textual support, Spanish
Record 15 - internal organization data 2002-03-15
Record 15, English
Record 15, Subject field(s)
- Mine Warfare
- Demolition (Military)
- Minesweeping and Minehunting
Record 15, Main entry term, English
- safe depth
1, record 15, English, safe%20depth
correct, NATO, standardized
Record 15, Abbreviations, English
Record 15, Synonyms, English
Record 15, Textual support, English
Record number: 15, Textual support number: 1 DEF
In naval mine warfare, the shallowest depth of water in which a ship will not actuate a bottom mine of the type under consideration. Safe depth is usually quoted for conditions of ship upright, calm sea and a given speed. 2, record 15, English, - safe%20depth
Record number: 15, Textual support number: 1 OBS
safe depth: term and definition standardized by NATO. 3, record 15, English, - safe%20depth
Record number: 15, Textual support number: 2 OBS
safe depth: term extracted from the "Disarmament and Peace Keeping" glossary with the permission of the United Nations Office at Geneva. 4, record 15, English, - safe%20depth
Record 15, French
Record 15, Domaine(s)
- Guerre des mines
- Destruction (Militaire)
- Dragage et chasse aux mines
Record 15, Main entry term, French
- profondeur de sécurité
1, record 15, French, profondeur%20de%20s%C3%A9curit%C3%A9
correct, feminine noun, NATO, standardized
Record 15, Abbreviations, French
Record 15, Synonyms, French
Record 15, Textual support, French
Record number: 15, Textual support number: 1 DEF
En guerre des mines sur mer, profondeur d'eau minimum à partir de laquelle un bâtiment ne risque pas d'influencer une mine de fond de type donné. La profondeur de sécurité est généralement donnée pour un bâtiment droit, par mer calme et pour une vitesse donnée. 2, record 15, French, - profondeur%20de%20s%C3%A9curit%C3%A9
Record number: 15, Textual support number: 1 OBS
profondeur de sécurité : terme et définition normalisés par l'OTAN. 3, record 15, French, - profondeur%20de%20s%C3%A9curit%C3%A9
Record number: 15, Textual support number: 2 OBS
profondeur de sécurité : terme tiré du lexique «Désarmement et Maintien de la Paix» avec l'autorisation de l'Office des Nations Unies à Genève. 4, record 15, French, - profondeur%20de%20s%C3%A9curit%C3%A9
Record 15, Spanish
Record 15, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Guerra de minas
- Destrucción (Militar)
- Dragado y detección de minas
Record 15, Main entry term, Spanish
- profundidad de seguridad
1, record 15, Spanish, profundidad%20de%20seguridad
correct, feminine noun
Record 15, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 15, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 15, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 15, Textual support number: 1 DEF
En guerra naval de minas, profundidad mínima a la que un barco no puede accionar una mina de profundidad del tipo que se considera. La profundidad de seguridad se define para condiciones de barco vertical, mar en calma y velocidad determinada. 1, record 15, Spanish, - profundidad%20de%20seguridad
Record 16 - internal organization data 2001-02-21
Record 16, English
Record 16, Subject field(s)
- Hydrology and Hydrography
Record 16, Main entry term, English
- protected water 1, record 16, English, protected%20water
Record 16, Abbreviations, English
Record 16, Synonyms, English
Record 16, Textual support, English
Record number: 16, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Curtain barriers are generally highly effective in calm, protected, shallow water. 1, record 16, English, - protected%20water
Record 16, Key term(s)
- protected waters
Record 16, French
Record 16, Domaine(s)
- Hydrologie et hydrographie
Record 16, Main entry term, French
- eaux abritées
1, record 16, French, eaux%20abrit%C3%A9es
feminine noun, plural
Record 16, Abbreviations, French
Record 16, Synonyms, French
Record 16, Textual support, French
Record number: 16, Textual support number: 1 CONT
De façon générale, les écrans constituent une mesure de contrôle très efficace dans les eaux calmes, abritées et peu profondes. 1, record 16, French, - eaux%20abrit%C3%A9es
Record 16, Spanish
Record 16, Textual support, Spanish
Record 17 - internal organization data 2000-11-10
Record 17, English
Record 17, Subject field(s)
- Water Pollution
- Anti-pollution Measures
- Dredging
Record 17, Main entry term, English
- flotation segment
1, record 17, English, flotation%20segment
correct
Record 17, Abbreviations, English
Record 17, Synonyms, English
Record 17, Textual support, English
Record number: 17, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Flat flotation segments suit boom designed for application to calm water. 2, record 17, English, - flotation%20segment
Record 17, French
Record 17, Domaine(s)
- Pollution de l'eau
- Mesures antipollution
- Dragage
Record 17, Main entry term, French
- segment de flottaison
1, record 17, French, segment%20de%20flottaison
masculine noun
Record 17, Abbreviations, French
Record 17, Synonyms, French
- panneau de flottaison 1, record 17, French, panneau%20de%20flottaison
masculine noun
Record 17, Textual support, French
Record number: 17, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Les segments de flottaison plats sont appropriés pour ces modèles de barrage conçus pour être utilisés en eaux calmes. 1, record 17, French, - segment%20de%20flottaison
Record 17, Key term(s)
- série de flotteurs
Record 17, Spanish
Record 17, Textual support, Spanish
Record 18 - internal organization data 1981-01-26
Record 18, English
Record 18, Subject field(s)
- Fluid Mechanics and Hydraulics (Physics)
- Wastewater Treatment
- Water Treatment (Water Supply)
Record 18, Main entry term, English
- stray current
1, record 18, English, stray%20current
correct
Record 18, Abbreviations, English
Record 18, Synonyms, English
Record 18, Textual support, English
Record number: 18, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The raw water inlet and the clarified water outlet must also be studied very carefully indeed to prevent the formation of stray current and to ensure that the raw water is distributed uniformly throughout the entire useful settling zone, while providing a calm zone in which the sludge may accumulate. 1, record 18, English, - stray%20current
Record 18, French
Record 18, Domaine(s)
- Mécanique des fluides et hydraulique (Physique)
- Traitement des eaux usées
- Traitement des eaux
Record 18, Main entry term, French
- courant privilégié
1, record 18, French, courant%20privil%C3%A9gi%C3%A9
correct, masculine noun
Record 18, Abbreviations, French
Record 18, Synonyms, French
Record 18, Textual support, French
Record number: 18, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Il faut aussi que la répartition de l'eau brute et la collecte de l'eau décantée soient étudiées de très près pour éviter la formation de courants privilégiés et permettre à l'eau de se répartir uniformément dans tout le volume utile de décantation, tout en ménageant une zone calme pour le tassement des boues. 1, record 18, French, - courant%20privil%C3%A9gi%C3%A9
Record 18, Spanish
Record 18, Textual support, Spanish
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