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DEGREE ELEVATION [5 records]

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Alphabetical list of terms

Record 1 2011-06-07

English

Subject field(s)
  • Atmospheric Physics
  • Wind Energy
CONT

Since the wind speeds are assumed to be “straight, ” that is, unaffected by centrifugal forces to any significant degree, it would be more correct to refer to that elevation as the geostrophic height.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Physique de l'atmosphère
  • Énergie éolienne
DEF

Hauteur au-dessus du sol à partir de laquelle la rugosité météorologique n’a plus d’influence sur la vitesse moyenne du vent.

OBS

En moyenne elle est égale à 1 000 m. Au-dessus de cette hauteur, la vitesse du vent dépend uniquement du champ des pressions.

Spanish

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Record 2 2007-07-05

English

Subject field(s)
  • Guns (Land Forces)
  • Special-Language Phraseology
CONT

The [common remotely operated weapon system] is composed of two parts : the amount which is fixed to the exterior of the vehicle and the control group. The mount is capable of 360 degree azimuth rotation and-20 to +60 degree elevation.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Canons (Forces terrestres)
  • Phraséologie des langues de spécialité
CONT

La tourelle effectue une rotation en azimut [...]

Spanish

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Record 3 2004-11-19

English

Subject field(s)
  • Silviculture
  • Ecosystems
DEF

A ... decomposing fallen log which acts as a germination substrate for tree species establishing in the understorey.

OBS

Such logs provide moisture, nutrients and often some degree of elevation above other potentially competing vegetation on the forest floor.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Sylviculture
  • Écosystèmes
DEF

Tronc ou section de tronc d'un arbre mort ou abattu qui regroupe des semis tout en les protégeant des facteurs environnementaux comme le vent, l'insolation ou le gel, ou qui leur fournit le microclimat et le milieu d'enracinement adéquats.

Spanish

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Record 4 1991-03-26

English

Subject field(s)
  • Small Arms
DEF

Unit of measure of angle equivalent to 1/60 of one degree. The distance subtended by one minute of angle(MOA) at 100 yards represents approximately one inch. This unit of measure is widely used on all sorts of sights and optical sights for elevation and windage adjustments. See also "mil".

OBS

Term and definition officialized by the Small Arms Terminology Working Group.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Armes légères
DEF

Unité de mesure d'angle équivalant à 1/60 d'un degré. La distance sous-tendue à 100 verges par une minute représente environ un pouce. Cette unité de mesure est beaucoup employée sur toutes sortes de dispositifs de visée et de lunettes de visée pour le réglage de la hausse et de la dérive. Voir aussi "millième".

OBS

Terme et définition uniformisés par le Groupe de travail de terminologie des armes légères.

Spanish

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Record 5 1985-09-17

English

Subject field(s)
  • Military (General)

French

Domaine(s)
  • Militaire (Généralités)

Spanish

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