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DVORAK SCALE [2 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2017-05-11
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Meteorological Forecasting, Data Measurement and Analysis
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- Dvorak scale
1, record 1, English, Dvorak%20scale
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
... scale for estimating tropical cyclone intensity ... 2, record 1, English, - Dvorak%20scale
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
... T-numbers are used to measure the intensity of cyclones, they are part of the Dvorak Scale, a methodology for estimating the intensity of tropical cyclones. 3, record 1, English, - Dvorak%20scale
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Prévisions météorologiques et mesure et analyse des données
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- échelle de Dvorak
1, record 1, French, %C3%A9chelle%20de%20Dvorak
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Échelle [...] pour mesurer l'intensité des cyclones. 2, record 1, French, - %C3%A9chelle%20de%20Dvorak
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Échelle de Dvorak : DVORAK, inventeur d'une technique d'estimation de l'intensité des cyclones à partir des images satellites : on compare les caractéristiques nuageuse de la dépression aux modèles types prédéfinis en utilisant : bandes incurvées, cisaillement, œil, couverture nuageuse centrale dense, centre noyé dans la masse, couverture nuageuse centrale froide (CCC). 3, record 1, French, - %C3%A9chelle%20de%20Dvorak
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 CONT
[...] l'utilisation de la méthode de Dvorak consiste à parcourir un arbre de décision comprenant une dizaine d'étapes. À la fin, on attribue au système un nombre d'intensité que l'on reporte sur une échelle («l'échelle de Dvorak», on y est) pour en déduire la vitesse maximale du vent près du centre, ainsi que la pression minimale au cours du système. 2, record 1, French, - %C3%A9chelle%20de%20Dvorak
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2004-09-30
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Meteorological Forecasting, Data Measurement and Analysis
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- current intensity number
1, record 2, English, current%20intensity%20number
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- CI number 1, record 2, English, CI%20number
correct
- T-number 2, record 2, English, T%2Dnumber
correct
- tropical number 3, record 2, English, tropical%20number
correct
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
... T-numbers are used to measure the intensity of cyclones, they are part of the Dvorak Scale, a methodology for estimating the intensity of tropical cyclones. 4, record 2, English, - current%20intensity%20number
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 CONT
The classification number [of the tropical cyclone classification system from satellite imagery] is called the "T-number" or "current intensity (CI) number" and is related to cyclone intensity. 1, record 2, English, - current%20intensity%20number
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 3 CONT
The diagrams at the top of the graph illustrate the day-by-day changes in the shape of the cloud bands for a typical storm. The vertical axis of the graph is the tropical number (T-number) of the tropical cyclone. This number rates the intensity of the storm. Normally, a cyclone will exhibit a growth rate of 1 T-number per day. The straight line represents the intensity change and typical growth rate of a hurricane. The wavy line superimposed on the graph represents the degree of expected variability of intensity on a day-to-day basis. 5, record 2, English, - current%20intensity%20number
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
tropical cyclone classification system from satellite imagery: The classification of a tropical cyclone (on a scale of 1 to 8) from its appearance in visible and/or infrared satellite pictures. 1, record 2, English, - current%20intensity%20number
Record 2, Key term(s)
- T number
- current-intensity number
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Prévisions météorologiques et mesure et analyse des données
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- nombre CI
1, record 2, French, nombre%20CI
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- nombre T 1, record 2, French, nombre%20T
correct, masculine noun
- nombre d'intensité 2, record 2, French, nombre%20d%27intensit%C3%A9
masculine noun
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Le numéro de classification [du système de classification des cyclones tropicaux d'après les images satellitaires] est appelé «nombre T» ou «nombre CI (current intensity)» et est relié à l'intensité du cyclone. 1, record 2, French, - nombre%20CI
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 CONT
[...] l'utilisation de la méthode de Dvorak consiste à parcourir un arbre de décision comprenant une dizaines d'étapes. À la fin, on attribue au système un nombre d'intensité que l'on reporte sur une échelle («l'échelle de Dvorak», on y est.) pour en déduire la vitesse maximale du vent près du centre, ainsi que la pression minimale au cour du système. 2, record 2, French, - nombre%20CI
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
système de classification des cyclones tropicaux d'après les images satellitaires : Classification des cyclones tropicaux (échelle de 1 à 8) basée sur leur morphologie dans les images satellitaires en visible et/ou en infrarouge. 1, record 2, French, - nombre%20CI
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Previsiones meteorológicas, medición y análisis de datos
Record 2, Main entry term, Spanish
- número CI
1, record 2, Spanish, n%C3%BAmero%20CI
masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 2, Synonyms, Spanish
- número T 1, record 2, Spanish, n%C3%BAmero%20T
masculine noun
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
El número de clasificación se denomina "número T" o "número CI (current intensity)" y guarda relación con la intensidad del ciclón. 1, record 2, Spanish, - n%C3%BAmero%20CI
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
sistema de clasificación de ciclones tropicales por imágenes satelitales: Clasificación de los ciclones tropicales (escala de 1 a 8) basada en su morfología en las fotografías obtenidas por satélite en visible o infrarrojo. 1, record 2, Spanish, - n%C3%BAmero%20CI
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