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FOGGY WEATHER [4 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2022-08-05
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Atmospheric, Climatic and Meteorological Phenomena
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- gloomy weather
1, record 1, English, gloomy%20weather
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Characteristics of gloomy weather include partial darkness, dampness, thick cloud cover, and [rain]. Other characteristics can include cold cloudy weather, hours of persistent precipitation, hours of foggy conditions, day after day of below-freezing temperatures, persistent icy conditions, weather that cancels outdoor plans, and many hours or days without sunshine. The darkness created by the weather and the inconveniences from weather events such as rain, snow, fog, clouds and short winter days can create feelings of sluggishness. This weather can cause more people to have to stay indoors. There is no sunshine to spark feelings of energy and warmth. 2, record 1, English, - gloomy%20weather
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Phénomènes météorologiques, climatiques et atmosphériques
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- temps maussade
1, record 1, French, temps%20maussade
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2022-07-04
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Atmospheric, Climatic and Meteorological Phenomena
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- foggy weather
1, record 2, English, foggy%20weather
correct, specific
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- soupy weather 2, record 2, English, soupy%20weather
correct, specific
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Scene perception is essential for driving decision-making and traffic safety. However, fog, as a kind of common weather, frequently appears in the real world, especially in the mountain areas, making it difficult to accurately observe the surrounding environments. Therefore, precisely estimating the visibility under foggy weather can significantly benefit traffic management and safety. 3, record 2, English, - foggy%20weather
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Phénomènes météorologiques, climatiques et atmosphériques
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- temps brumeux
1, record 2, French, temps%20brumeux
correct, masculine noun, generic
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Par temps brumeux, la visibilité dépend de la quantité de gouttelettes présentes dans le brouillard. 2, record 2, French, - temps%20brumeux
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
temps brumeux : L'adjectif «brumeux» est utilisé peu importe la concentration de particules d'eau en suspension dans l'air, alors que les adjectifs «foggy» et «soupy» sont utilisés en présence d'une importante quantité de particules d'eau en suspension. 3, record 2, French, - temps%20brumeux
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Fenómenos meteorológicos, climáticos y atmosféricos
Record 2, Main entry term, Spanish
- tiempo de niebla
1, record 2, Spanish, tiempo%20de%20niebla
masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 2, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2022-04-06
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Airport Runways and Areas
- Signalling and Illumination (Air Transport)
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- hot-spray method
1, record 3, English, hot%2Dspray%20method
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
- heated-paint method 1, record 3, English, heated%2Dpaint%20method
correct
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Cold(normal temperature) paints, should not be applied when the surface temperature is less than 5 °C. The weather should not be foggy or windy. The hot-spray or heated-paint method in which the paint is heated to 50 °C or more for application may be used at lower ambient temperatures. 1, record 3, English, - hot%2Dspray%20method
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Pistes et aires d'aéroport
- Signalisation (Transport aérien)
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- méthode de pulvérisation à chaud
1, record 3, French, m%C3%A9thode%20de%20pulv%C3%A9risation%20%C3%A0%20chaud
feminine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Il ne faut pas appliquer une peinture froide (à la température normale) lorsque la température de la surface est inférieure à 5 °C. Le temps ne devrait pas être brumeux ou venteux. Lorsque la température ambiante est froide, on peut utiliser une méthode de pulvérisation à chaud ou de réchauffage de la peinture, dans laquelle la peinture est réchauffée à 50° ou plus avant d'être appliquée. 1, record 3, French, - m%C3%A9thode%20de%20pulv%C3%A9risation%20%C3%A0%20chaud
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 1993-08-05
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Marine and River Navigation Aids
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- diaphone
1, record 4, English, diaphone
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A compressed-air sound-signal apparatus used by coastal stations in foggy weather and emitting a low powerful note, each blast terminating with a sharp descending note termed "grunt". 2, record 4, English, - diaphone
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
diaphone: Terminology officially approved by the Naval Terminology Standardization Committee. 2, record 4, English, - diaphone
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Aides à la navigation fluviale et maritime
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- diaphone
1, record 4, French, diaphone
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
diaphone : Terminologie adoptée par le Comité de normalisation de la terminologie navale. 2, record 4, French, - diaphone
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
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