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HEAT INDEX [17 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2023-02-21
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Meteorological Forecasting, Data Measurement and Analysis
- Atmospheric Physics
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- summer heat index
1, record 1, English, summer%20heat%20index
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- summertime heat index 2, record 1, English, summertime%20heat%20index
correct
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Higher summer temperatures and higher humidity together will bring substantial increases in the summer heat index, a measure that combines heat and humidity to estimate how hot it feels. 3, record 1, English, - summer%20heat%20index
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Prévisions météorologiques et mesure et analyse des données
- Physique de l'atmosphère
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- indice de chaleur estivale
1, record 1, French, indice%20de%20chaleur%20estivale
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 2023-02-20
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Climatology
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- summer temperature
1, record 2, English, summer%20temperature
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Although winter temperatures are projected to increase somewhat more rapidly than summer temperatures, the summertime heat index is projected to rise quite sharply because the rising absolute humidity will make summer conditions feel much more uncomfortable, particularly across the southern and eastern United States. 2, record 2, English, - summer%20temperature
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Climatologie
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- température estivale
1, record 2, French, temp%C3%A9rature%20estivale
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
L'amplitude du cycle saisonnier augmente en Europe et en Asie, ce qui se traduit par un refroidissement plus important des températures hivernales que des températures estivales. Inversement, l'amplitude du cycle saisonnier diminue en Amérique du Nord, ce qui entraîne des impacts plus importants sur les températures estivales. 2, record 2, French, - temp%C3%A9rature%20estivale
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2023-02-20
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Scientific Measurements and Analyses
- Atmospheric Physics
- Hygiene and Health
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- wet-bulb globe temperature index
1, record 3, English, wet%2Dbulb%20globe%20temperature%20index
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
- WBGT index 1, record 3, English, WBGT%20index
correct
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The wet-bulb globe temperature(WBGT) index was originally developed based on the weighting of three environmental parameters : dry-bulb temperature, wet-bulb temperature and black globe temperature. A shielded dry-bulb thermometer, a natural wet-bulb thermometer and a globe thermometer(a black globe heated by solar radiation) are used to capture these environmental parameters. The WBGT index was later standardized... and is now widely used as a heat stress index throughout the world, with the guidelines and permissible threshold limits in many industries, including construction and underground mining operations, being based on this measure. 2, record 3, English, - wet%2Dbulb%20globe%20temperature%20index
Record 3, Key term(s)
- wet bulb globe temperature index
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Mesures et analyse (Sciences)
- Physique de l'atmosphère
- Hygiène et santé
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- indice de température au thermomètre-globe mouillé
1, record 3, French, indice%20de%20temp%C3%A9rature%20au%20thermom%C3%A8tre%2Dglobe%20mouill%C3%A9
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
- indice WBGT 2, record 3, French, indice%20WBGT
masculine noun
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
L'effet combiné des facteurs environnementaux (température de l'air, humidité relative et circulation de l'air) s'exprime par l'indice de température au thermomètre-globe mouillé, souvent appelé l'indice WBGT. Cet indice sert à mesurer le stress thermique en ce qui a trait aux expositions professionnelles. 2, record 3, French, - indice%20de%20temp%C3%A9rature%20au%20thermom%C3%A8tre%2Dglobe%20mouill%C3%A9
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
indice WBGT : L'abréviation «WBGT» provient du terme anglais «wet-bulb globe temperature». 3, record 3, French, - indice%20de%20temp%C3%A9rature%20au%20thermom%C3%A8tre%2Dglobe%20mouill%C3%A9
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2014-03-21
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Meteorological Forecasting, Data Measurement and Analysis
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- wind chill index
1, record 4, English, wind%20chill%20index
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
- wind-chill index 2, record 4, English, wind%2Dchill%20index
correct
- windchill index 3, record 4, English, windchill%20index
correct
- wind chill factor 1, record 4, English, wind%20chill%20factor
correct
- wind-chill factor 4, record 4, English, wind%2Dchill%20factor
correct
- windchill factor 5, record 4, English, windchill%20factor
correct
- chill factor 6, record 4, English, chill%20factor
correct
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Index used to determine the relative discomfort resulting from a specific combination of wind speed and air temperature, expressed by the loss of body heat in watts per square metre(of skin). 1, record 4, English, - wind%20chill%20index
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The windchill factor is the temperature that a person feels because of the wind. For example, if a thermometer reads 35 degrees Fahrenheit outside and the wind is blowing at 25 miles per hour (mph), the windchill factor causes it to feel like it is 8 degrees F. In other words, your 98-degree body loses heat as though it is 8 degrees outside. 7, record 4, English, - wind%20chill%20index
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Watts are energy units ... Values for windchill generally range from 1000 to 2000. 7, record 4, English, - wind%20chill%20index
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Not to be confused with "equivalent chill temperature". 8, record 4, English, - wind%20chill%20index
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Prévisions météorologiques et mesure et analyse des données
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- indice de refroidissement éolien
1, record 4, French, indice%20de%20refroidissement%20%C3%A9olien
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
- IRE 2, record 4, French, IRE
masculine noun
Record 4, Synonyms, French
- indice du refroidissement du vent 3, record 4, French, indice%20du%20refroidissement%20du%20vent
correct, masculine noun
- indice du refroidissement éolien 4, record 4, French, indice%20du%20refroidissement%20%C3%A9olien
correct, masculine noun
- facteur de refroidissement du vent 5, record 4, French, facteur%20de%20refroidissement%20du%20vent
correct, masculine noun
- facteur de refroidissement dû au vent 6, record 4, French, facteur%20de%20refroidissement%20d%C3%BB%20au%20vent
correct, masculine noun
- facteur de refroidissement éolien 7, record 4, French, facteur%20de%20refroidissement%20%C3%A9olien
correct, masculine noun
- facteur éolien 8, record 4, French, facteur%20%C3%A9olien
correct, masculine noun
- indice de froideur du vent 3, record 4, French, indice%20de%20froideur%20du%20vent
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Indice qui détermine l'inconfort relatif résultant d'une combinaison déterminée de la température de l'air et de la vitesse du vent et défini par la perte de chaleur du corps exprimée en watts par mètre carré (de peau). 3, record 4, French, - indice%20de%20refroidissement%20%C3%A9olien
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
[Le] facteur de refroidissement éolien [...] est calculé en combinant la température de l'air à la vélocité des vents. Ce calcul [...] permet d'obtenir une lecture de la température ressentie par un être humain en présence de temps froid et venteux. En fait, le facteur de refroidissement éolien mesure la rapidité à laquelle le corps humain perd sa chaleur lorsqu'il est exposé au vent. Il a été créé dans le but de réduire les risques d'hypothermie, d'engelure et autres dangers reliés au froid. 7, record 4, French, - indice%20de%20refroidissement%20%C3%A9olien
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 2 CONT
L'indice du refroidissement éolien [...] s'exprime par un nombre ressemblant à la température, ce nombre équivaut à la sensation ressentie sur la peau par une journée calme. Par exemple, si la température extérieure est de -10 °C et que le refroidissement éolien est de -20 °C, cela signifie que vous ressentirez sur votre visage le même froid que si vous étiez dehors à -20 °C par temps calme. Plus le vent est important plus cette indice diminue. 9, record 4, French, - indice%20de%20refroidissement%20%C3%A9olien
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Il est possible d'exprimer le facteur éolien par un indice analogue à la température, sans le symbole des degrés, afin de donner une idée plus juste du froid vraiment ressenti. 10, record 4, French, - indice%20de%20refroidissement%20%C3%A9olien
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Ne pas confondre avec «température équivalente». 11, record 4, French, - indice%20de%20refroidissement%20%C3%A9olien
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Previsiones meteorológicas, medición y análisis de datos
Record 4, Main entry term, Spanish
- índice de enfriamiento eólico
1, record 4, Spanish, %C3%ADndice%20de%20enfriamiento%20e%C3%B3lico
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 4, Synonyms, Spanish
- factor de enfriamiento eólico 2, record 4, Spanish, factor%20de%20enfriamiento%20e%C3%B3lico
correct, masculine noun
- índice de enfriamiento por el viento 3, record 4, Spanish, %C3%ADndice%20de%20enfriamiento%20por%20el%20viento
correct, masculine noun
- índice eólico del frío sentido 2, record 4, Spanish, %C3%ADndice%20e%C3%B3lico%20del%20fr%C3%ADo%20sentido
correct, masculine noun
- factor del frío sentido 2, record 4, Spanish, factor%20del%20fr%C3%ADo%20sentido
correct, masculine noun
- sensación térmica en invierno 4, record 4, Spanish, sensaci%C3%B3n%20t%C3%A9rmica%20en%20invierno
feminine noun
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Índice utilizado para determinar la incomodidad relativa resultante de una combinación dada de la velocidad del viento y la temperatura del aire, definida por la pérdida de calor del cuerpo expresada en vatios por metro cuadrado (de la piel). 2, record 4, Spanish, - %C3%ADndice%20de%20enfriamiento%20e%C3%B3lico
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
La temperatura ambiente es uno de los parámetros importantes en el presente estudio ya que gracias a este podemos determinar si un cuerpo está en un estado hipotónico o en un estado hipertónico, otro factor determinante es la sudoración que presenta un cuerpo debido a que a partir de este parámetro se calcula el índice de enfriamiento eólico. 1, record 4, Spanish, - %C3%ADndice%20de%20enfriamiento%20e%C3%B3lico
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 2 CONT
La sensación térmica en invierno. En invierno este valor depende de la combinación de temperatura y viento, ya que son estos factores los que aumentan la sensación de frío: la diferencia entre la temperatura de la piel (32 ºC) y la del aire, y el efecto del viento, que acelera la pérdida de calor del cuerpo. Por ejemplo, un día con una temperatura de 0 ºC y con el viento en calma, la sensación térmica será de 0 ºC. Si a esa misma temperatura sopla un viento de 25 km/h (7 m/s) la sensación será de -6 ºC. 4, record 4, Spanish, - %C3%ADndice%20de%20enfriamiento%20e%C3%B3lico
Record 5 - internal organization data 2012-03-07
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Climatology
- Ecology (General)
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- ecoclimatic
1, record 5, English, ecoclimatic
correct, adjective
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Godello’s ecoclimatic environment. The ecological environment in which Godello grows is a very variable one, dictated by the accidented course of the river Sil. 2, record 5, English, - ecoclimatic
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 2 CONT
Coniferous forest. Dominated by needle-leaved, cone-bearing species. In the Subarctic Ecoclimatic Regions this refers to an open lichen coniferous forest; in the Boreal Ecoclimatic Regions this refers to a closed canopy coniferous forest. 3, record 5, English, - ecoclimatic
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 3 CONT
The CLIMEX model calculates an Ecoclimatic Index(EI) which utilizes weekly temperature, moisture, and daylength indices, and yearly cold, dry, heat, and wet stress indices.... An Ecoclimatic Index(EI) of 0 indicates climatic conditions are not favorable for permanent survival of M. occidentalis. 4, record 5, English, - ecoclimatic
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 4 CONT
To provide data on the long-term rates on litter decomposition and nutrient mineralisation for a range of forested ecoclimatic region in Canada. 5, record 5, English, - ecoclimatic
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Climatologie
- Écologie (Généralités)
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- écoclimatique
1, record 5, French, %C3%A9coclimatique
correct, adjective
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Qui se rapporte au climat observé en un point limité, à l'échelle d'une station écologique, ainsi qu'aux relations qui existent entre les êtres vivants et leur environnement climatique. 2, record 5, French, - %C3%A9coclimatique
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Fournir des données sur la décomposition de la litière et la minéralisation des nutriments dans une gamme de régions écoclimatiques boisées au Canada. 3, record 5, French, - %C3%A9coclimatique
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 2 CONT
L'écorégion appartient à la région écoclimatique du Boréal moyen perhumide. 4, record 5, French, - %C3%A9coclimatique
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 PHR
Approche écoclimatique, contexte écoclimatique (local). 2, record 5, French, - %C3%A9coclimatique
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Climatología
- Ecología (Generalidades)
Record 5, Main entry term, Spanish
- ecoclimático
1, record 5, Spanish, ecoclim%C3%A1tico
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 5, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 2012-02-20
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Climatology
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- Climate Severity Index
1, record 6, English, Climate%20Severity%20Index
correct
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
- Environment Canada National Climate Severity Index 3, record 6, English, Environment%20Canada%20National%20Climate%20Severity%20Index
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Index intended to compare the climates of different locations in Canada based on four factors of discomfort, psychological effect, hazard and outdoor mobility. The higher the number, the more severe the climate is in that area. The lower the score, the more ideal the climate. 4, record 6, English, - Climate%20Severity%20Index
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Ten years ago the federal government asked David Phillips, senior climatologist at Environment Canada, to come up with a reliable comparison of weather extremes across the country. He took into account such factors as extreme cold, the frequency of blowing snow and freezing rain, as well as hours of daylight. He also looked at warm weather nasties such as extreme heat, humidity and thunderstorms. The result of all this work was the Climate Severity Index. 5, record 6, English, - Climate%20Severity%20Index
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Climatologie
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- indice de rigueur du climat
1, record 6, French, indice%20de%20rigueur%20du%20climat
masculine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Nombre résumant divers inconvénients du climat canadien. D'après un ouvrage de D.W. Phillips et R.B. Crowe, publié par Environnement Canada 1, record 6, French, - indice%20de%20rigueur%20du%20climat
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 2010-03-08
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Scientific Measurements and Analyses
- Atmospheric Physics
- Electromagnetic Radiation
- Hygiene and Health
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- heat stress index
1, record 7, English, heat%20stress%20index
correct
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Index based on the temperature-humidity index(THI) that seeks to express the probability of heat stroke, sun stroke, etc. 2, record 7, English, - heat%20stress%20index
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Mesures et analyse (Sciences)
- Physique de l'atmosphère
- Rayonnements électromagnétiques
- Hygiène et santé
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- indice de stress thermique
1, record 7, French, indice%20de%20stress%20thermique
correct, masculine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
- indice de contrainte thermique 2, record 7, French, indice%20de%20contrainte%20thermique
masculine noun
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Indice à quatre degrés, basé sur l'indice de température-humidité (THI), visant à exprimer la probabilité d'un coup de chaleur, d'un coup de soleil ou d'autres symptômes aigus du même genre ressentis par l'organisme. 2, record 7, French, - indice%20de%20stress%20thermique
Record 7, Key term(s)
- index de stress thermique
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Medición y análisis (Ciencias)
- Física de la atmósfera
- Radiación electromagnética
- Higiene y Salud
Record 7, Main entry term, Spanish
- índice de estrés calórico
1, record 7, Spanish, %C3%ADndice%20de%20estr%C3%A9s%20cal%C3%B3rico
masculine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 7, Synonyms, Spanish
- índice de sobrecarga térmica 2, record 7, Spanish, %C3%ADndice%20de%20sobrecarga%20t%C3%A9rmica
masculine noun
- índice de tensión térmica 2, record 7, Spanish, %C3%ADndice%20de%20tensi%C3%B3n%20t%C3%A9rmica
masculine noun
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Indice de cuatro grados, basado en el índice de temperatura-humedad (THI), que expresa la probabilidad de que se produzca un golpe de calor, una insolación u otros síntomas agudos de sobrecarga orgánica. 2, record 7, Spanish, - %C3%ADndice%20de%20estr%C3%A9s%20cal%C3%B3rico
Record 8 - internal organization data 2010-03-08
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- Scientific Measurements and Analyses
- Atmospheric Physics
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- Thornthwaite heat index
1, record 8, English, Thornthwaite%20heat%20index
correct
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
Record 8, Synonyms, English
- heat index 1, record 8, English, heat%20index
correct
Record 8, Textual support, English
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Index used in C.W. Thornthwaite’s classification of climates in 1948. 1, record 8, English, - Thornthwaite%20heat%20index
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 OBS
For a particular station, it is numerically equal to the sum of the 12 monthly values of the expression (t/5)1.514, where t is the normal monthly temperature in °C. 1, record 8, English, - Thornthwaite%20heat%20index
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Mesures et analyse (Sciences)
- Physique de l'atmosphère
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- indice de chaleur de Thornthwaite
1, record 8, French, indice%20de%20chaleur%20de%20Thornthwaite
correct, masculine noun
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
Record 8, Synonyms, French
- indice de chaleur 1, record 8, French, indice%20de%20chaleur
correct, masculine noun
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Indice utilisé par C.W. Thornthwaite dans sa classification climatique en 1948. 1, record 8, French, - indice%20de%20chaleur%20de%20Thornthwaite
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Pour une station donnée, il est numériquement égal à la somme des 12 valeurs mensuelles de l'expression (t/5)1,514, où t est la température mensuelle normale en °C. 1, record 8, French, - indice%20de%20chaleur%20de%20Thornthwaite
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Medición y análisis (Ciencias)
- Física de la atmósfera
Record 8, Main entry term, Spanish
- índice de calor de Thornthwaite
1, record 8, Spanish, %C3%ADndice%20de%20calor%20de%20Thornthwaite
correct, masculine noun
Record 8, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 8, Synonyms, Spanish
- índice de calor 1, record 8, Spanish, %C3%ADndice%20de%20calor
correct, masculine noun
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Índice utilizado por C.W. Thornthwaite en su clasificación del clima en 1948. 1, record 8, Spanish, - %C3%ADndice%20de%20calor%20de%20Thornthwaite
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Para una estación dada, es numéricamente igual a la suma de los 12 valores mensuales de la expresión (t/5)1,514, en donde t es la temperatura mensual normal en °C. 1, record 8, Spanish, - %C3%ADndice%20de%20calor%20de%20Thornthwaite
Record 9 - internal organization data 2008-08-05
Record 9, English
Record 9, Subject field(s)
- Scientific Measurements and Analyses
- Solar Energy
Record 9, Main entry term, English
- collector-heat exchanger correction factor
1, record 9, English, collector%2Dheat%20exchanger%20correction%20factor
correct
Record 9, Abbreviations, English
Record 9, Synonyms, English
Record 9, Textual support, English
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 DEF
An index ranging in value from 0 to 1 indicating the penalty in useful energy collection resulting from heat exchange between the collector and the storage tank in liquid solar heating systems. 1, record 9, English, - collector%2Dheat%20exchanger%20correction%20factor
Record 9, French
Record 9, Domaine(s)
- Mesures et analyse (Sciences)
- Énergie solaire
Record 9, Main entry term, French
- coefficient de correction capteur-échangeur de chaleur
1, record 9, French, coefficient%20de%20correction%20capteur%2D%C3%A9changeur%20de%20chaleur
masculine noun
Record 9, Abbreviations, French
Record 9, Synonyms, French
Record 9, Textual support, French
Record 9, Spanish
Record 9, Textual support, Spanish
Record 10 - internal organization data 2004-09-23
Record 10, English
Record 10, Subject field(s)
- Atmospheric Physics
Record 10, Main entry term, English
- comfort index
1, record 10, English, comfort%20index
correct
Record 10, Abbreviations, English
Record 10, Synonyms, English
Record 10, Textual support, English
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 DEF
An index which expresses the combined effects of temperature and humidity on bodily comfort and which can be used to indicate, by reference to a table, graph or nomogram, whether the conditions specified are broadly speaking comfortable or not. 2, record 10, English, - comfort%20index
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The comfort index provides an indication of the body's reaction to heat, cold, humidity and wind chill. High temperatures and humidity stress the body's ability to cool itself, and low temperatures can stress the body's ability to heat itself. It is not an absolute measure as everybody's reaction to heat and cold is different. 3, record 10, English, - comfort%20index
Record 10, French
Record 10, Domaine(s)
- Physique de l'atmosphère
Record 10, Main entry term, French
- indice de confort
1, record 10, French, indice%20de%20confort
correct, see observation, masculine noun
Record 10, Abbreviations, French
Record 10, Synonyms, French
Record 10, Textual support, French
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Indice exprimant les effets combinés de la température et de l'humidité sur le confort corporel; il peut être utilisé, conjointement avec un tableau, un graphe ou un nomogramme, pour indiquer si les conditions spécifiées sont grosso modo confortables ou non. 1, record 10, French, - indice%20de%20confort
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Cette notion générale regroupe des indices spécifiques : l'humidex (au Canada) ou l'indice de bien-être de Thom, pour ne citer que ceux-là. 2, record 10, French, - indice%20de%20confort
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Au Canada, l'indice de bien-être, terme qui semble synonyme d'indice de confort, est en fait une autre appellation pour l'indice humidex (qui n'est d'ailleurs utilisé qu'en Amérique du Nord). 2, record 10, French, - indice%20de%20confort
Record 10, Key term(s)
- indice de bien-être
Record 10, Spanish
Record 10, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Física de la atmósfera
Record 10, Main entry term, Spanish
- índice de comodidad
1, record 10, Spanish, %C3%ADndice%20de%20comodidad
masculine noun
Record 10, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 10, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 10, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Índice que expresa los efectos interrelacionados de la temperatura y de la humedad sobre la comodidad corporal, el cual se determina mediante una tabla, un diagrama o un nomograma, para especificar, en términos generales, si las condiciones son o no cómodas. 1, record 10, Spanish, - %C3%ADndice%20de%20comodidad
Record 11 - internal organization data 2003-07-10
Record 11, English
Record 11, Subject field(s)
- Weather Stations and Meteorological Instruments and Equipment
- Measuring Instruments
Record 11, Main entry term, English
- hand held weather station
1, record 11, English, hand%20held%20weather%20station
correct
Record 11, Abbreviations, English
Record 11, Synonyms, English
- hand-held weather station 2, record 11, English, hand%2Dheld%20weather%20station
correct
- hand held station 3, record 11, English, hand%20held%20station
correct
Record 11, Textual support, English
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 DEF
An electronic hand-held weather recording device used, for instance, by car racing teams, sailors, farmers, outdoor and weather enthusiasts. 4, record 11, English, - hand%20held%20weather%20station
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 CONT
... hand held weather stations take about every weather factor into consideration. ... Very sophisticated ones not only measure weather conditions every second but make E.T. or throttle stop predictions every 4 seconds. A sophisticated drag racing weather station will allow you to store data on as many as 256 previous runs and performs an analysis to give you a prediction based on the weather conditions instantly. It can keep and use separate databases for separate vehicles, tracks, or classes. Some of the really sophisticated stations have a prediction deviation function [which] gives a reliability value of the prediction. It gives you a margin of error based on the information in the database that you chose. Within the last few years, windmeters have been added to the weather station box of tricks. 1, record 11, English, - hand%20held%20weather%20station
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 2 CONT
The Kestrel line of wind meters or anemometers... in less than 60 seconds, provide the answer to the major spraying season question that haunts producers each morning :"How windy is it?" The Kestrel 1000... gives a fast answer to wind speed average and gusts.... the model 2000 will add temperature and for those really cold days on the sprayer, add wind chill to that list. The 3000 adds humidity, dew point and heat stress index.... But for an all out weather station you can hold in the palm of your hand, the Kestrel 4000 provides all of this, in addition to wet bulb, altitude, air density and barometric pressure. Most importantly, 250 of these readings can be recorded in the device's memory and later transferred to the farm computer.... Michael Naughton of Nielsen Keller-man said the company released the 1000 in 1999 with the intention of it being a tool for sailors and outdoor sports and weather enthusiasts. "Farmers are turning out to be a really big part of our business. The 4000 is really popular with them. We were surprised by the demand for little hand-held weather stations, "he said. 2, record 11, English, - hand%20held%20weather%20station
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Not to be confused with "manual (weather) station." 4, record 11, English, - hand%20held%20weather%20station
Record 11, Key term(s)
- hand-held station
Record 11, French
Record 11, Domaine(s)
- Stations, instruments et équipements météorologiques
- Appareils de mesure
Record 11, Main entry term, French
- station météorologique portative
1, record 11, French, station%20m%C3%A9t%C3%A9orologique%20portative
correct, feminine noun
Record 11, Abbreviations, French
Record 11, Synonyms, French
- station météo portative 2, record 11, French, station%20m%C3%A9t%C3%A9o%20portative
correct, feminine noun
- station portative 3, record 11, French, station%20portative
correct, feminine noun
- station météo portable 4, record 11, French, station%20m%C3%A9t%C3%A9o%20portable
correct, feminine noun
- station météo de poche 5, record 11, French, station%20m%C3%A9t%C3%A9o%20de%20poche
correct, feminine noun
Record 11, Textual support, French
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Station portative EB312. Petite station météo portative 3 fonctions : prévisions météo par icônes, température ambiante et horloge-calendrier. Idéal pour les activités de plein air : un appareil commode et peu encombrant à mettre dans toutes les poches. 3, record 11, French, - station%20m%C3%A9t%C3%A9orologique%20portative
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 2 CONT
Station météorologique portative. [...] un instrument destiné à faciliter les observations météorologiques dans les excursions de plus en plus fréquentes qu'exécutent les touristes [...] Cet instrument est composé de façon à pouvoir déterminer exactement, en tous lieux, d'une manière commode et prompte, les trois données météorologiques les plus importantes de l'air, savoir : sa pression, sa température et son degré d'humidité. C'est le groupement d'un baromètre, d'un thermomètre, d'un hygromètre et d'une boussole. L'agencement de ces appareils constitue un instrument d'un volume restreint, renfermé dans un étui unique [...]. la Nature, 1874, deuxième semestre, p. 112. 1, record 11, French, - station%20m%C3%A9t%C3%A9orologique%20portative
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Ne pas confondre avec «station (météo) manuelle». 6, record 11, French, - station%20m%C3%A9t%C3%A9orologique%20portative
Record 11, Key term(s)
- station météorologique portable
- station portable
- station météorologique de poche
Record 11, Spanish
Record 11, Textual support, Spanish
Record 12 - internal organization data 2003-06-03
Record 12, English
Record 12, Subject field(s)
- Climatology
Record 12, Main entry term, English
- xerothermic index
1, record 12, English, xerothermic%20index
correct
Record 12, Abbreviations, English
Record 12, Synonyms, English
- xerothermal index 3, record 12, English, xerothermal%20index
correct
- Gaussen xerothermal index 4, record 12, English, Gaussen%20xerothermal%20index
Record 12, Textual support, English
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The characteristic habitat of this species is the ... Sudan-Sahel region, where annual precipitation is between 140 and 1098 mm and corresponds to the following bioclimatic conditions, based on their xerothermic index (xi = number of physiologically dry days per year, in accordance with UNESCO-FAO 1963): desert (xi: 300-350), subdesert (xi: 200-300) to tropical hot and very dry (xi: 150-200) ... 2, record 12, English, - xerothermic%20index
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 2 CONT
The two most important climatic elements that reflect the growth of plants are heat and water... From this bases, the bioclimate of the studied areas are illustrated by Emberger"s Pluviometric Quotient and the Xerothermic index.... The xerothermic index fluctuating between 98-112, which indicates a possibly 98 to 112 "biological" dry days that could occur during the 5 month dry period(May-September)... The xerothermic index of 118, means out of the 5-month dry period from May to September..., there are 118 "biological" dry days and the area is characterised by a weak Thermal-Mediterranean climate. 5, record 12, English, - xerothermic%20index
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 3 CONT
With respect to climate, the area has an average yearly temperature of 13°C, with a well-distributed rainfall of 450 mm, a xerothermal index of 33 days in July and August. 3, record 12, English, - xerothermic%20index
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 4 CONT
At Jacobabad, the dry season persists almost throughout the year and the xerothermic index rises to 330. 6, record 12, English, - xerothermic%20index
Record 12, Key term(s)
- Gaussen xerothermic index
Record 12, French
Record 12, Domaine(s)
- Climatologie
Record 12, Main entry term, French
- indice xérothermique
1, record 12, French, indice%20x%C3%A9rothermique
correct, masculine noun
Record 12, Abbreviations, French
Record 12, Synonyms, French
- indice xérothermique de Gaussen 2, record 12, French, indice%20x%C3%A9rothermique%20de%20Gaussen
correct, masculine noun
- indice de H. Gaussen 3, record 12, French, indice%20de%20H%2E%20Gaussen
masculine noun
- indice xérothermique de Bagnouls et Gaussen 4, record 12, French, indice%20x%C3%A9rothermique%20de%20Bagnouls%20et%20Gaussen
masculine noun
Record 12, Textual support, French
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 1 DEF
[...] nombre annuel de jours secs de la saison sèche, diminué par le nombre de jours de brouillard ou de rosée (comptés pour 1/2) et par les jours qui ont un certain état hygrométrique (comptés pour 9/10, 8/10, 7/10, suivant que l'état hygrométrique est de 40 à 60 pour cent, 60 à 80 pour cent, plus de 80 pour cent). 5, record 12, French, - indice%20x%C3%A9rothermique
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Les climats dits désertiques ont le même régime saisonnier de précipitations que les climats voisins. L'aridité résulte de l'interférence de nombreux facteurs : - La faiblesse, voire l'inexistence, des précipitations [...] - La forte chaleur [...] - La fréquence du vent [...] On exprime en général cette aridité par l'indice xérothermique de Gaussen qui, combinant les facteurs ci-dessus énumérés, exprime le nombre de jours biologiquement secs dans une année : indice 0, pas de jour sec, indice 365, tous les jours sont secs. Aussi peut-on classer les climats selon cet indice [...] 6, record 12, French, - indice%20x%C3%A9rothermique
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 2 CONT
L'indice xérothermique (nombre de jours sans pluie compris dans les mois secs consécutifs d'une année), et les pluies utiles sont deux des principales mesures. Supérieures à 300, il s'agit d'une zone désertique et inférieure à 30-40, d'un monde tempéré. Le monde méditèrranéen se situe entre ces deux extrêmes. - Les mois secs avec l'indice de H.Gaussen (1920). C'est quand le total mensuel des précipitations est inférieur à deux fois les températures (diurnes). 3, record 12, French, - indice%20x%C3%A9rothermique
Record 12, Spanish
Record 12, Textual support, Spanish
Record 13 - internal organization data 1994-12-30
Record 13, English
Record 13, Subject field(s)
- Epidermis and Dermis
Record 13, Main entry term, English
- heat stress index of Belding and Hatch 1, record 13, English, heat%20stress%20index%20of%20Belding%20and%20Hatch
Record 13, Abbreviations, English
Record 13, Synonyms, English
Record 13, Textual support, English
Record number: 13, Textual support number: 1 DEF
An expression based on the ratio of sweat evaporation rate necessary to maintain thermal equilibrium to the maximum evaporative capacity of the environment. 1, record 13, English, - heat%20stress%20index%20of%20Belding%20and%20Hatch
Record 13, Key term(s)
- sweat evaporation rate
Record 13, French
Record 13, Domaine(s)
- Épiderme et derme
Record 13, Main entry term, French
- index de stress thermique de Belding et Hatch 1, record 13, French, index%20de%20stress%20thermique%20de%20Belding%20et%20Hatch
Record 13, Abbreviations, French
Record 13, Synonyms, French
Record 13, Textual support, French
Record number: 13, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Une expression basée sur le rapport entre le taux d'évaporation sudorale nécessaire pour maintenir l'équilibre thermique et la capacité maximale d'évaporation du milieu. [...] Un H.S.I. supérieur à 100 indique un stress thermique positif, un état de déséquilibre thermique. 1, record 13, French, - index%20de%20stress%20thermique%20de%20Belding%20et%20Hatch
Record 13, Spanish
Record 13, Textual support, Spanish
Record 14 - internal organization data 1991-01-01
Record 14, English
Record 14, Subject field(s)
- Thermodynamics
Record 14, Main entry term, English
- heat loss index 1, record 14, English, heat%20loss%20index
Record 14, Abbreviations, English
Record 14, Synonyms, English
Record 14, French
Record 14, Domaine(s)
- Thermodynamique
Record 14, Main entry term, French
- taux de déperdition thermique
1, record 14, French, taux%20de%20d%C3%A9perdition%20thermique
masculine noun
Record 14, Abbreviations, French
Record 14, Synonyms, French
Record 14, Textual support, French
Record 14, Spanish
Record 14, Textual support, Spanish
Record 15 - internal organization data 1989-04-03
Record 15, English
Record 15, Subject field(s)
- Scientific Instruments
- Environmental Studies and Analyses
- Air Pollution
Record 15, Main entry term, English
- laser scintillometer
1, record 15, English, laser%20scintillometer
correct
Record 15, Abbreviations, English
Record 15, Synonyms, English
Record 15, Textual support, English
Record number: 15, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Laser Scintillometers. The fluctuations in atmospheric index of refraction is related to the temperature structure of the air. These index fluctuations cause deflections of light(for example, mirages) and these fluctuations can be examined by laser light travelling over a horizontal path. The resulting intensity of fluctuations can be analysed for a heat flux which could cause those index variations. A difficulty with the system is the fluctuations caused by mechanical turbulence such as wind may interfere with the thermal measurement. The system is inexpensive and may prove quite reliable. 1, record 15, English, - laser%20scintillometer
Record 15, French
Record 15, Domaine(s)
- Instruments scientifiques
- Études et analyses environnementales
- Pollution de l'air
Record 15, Main entry term, French
- scintillomètre laser
1, record 15, French, scintillom%C3%A8tre%20laser
masculine noun
Record 15, Abbreviations, French
Record 15, Synonyms, French
Record 15, Textual support, French
Record 15, Spanish
Record 15, Textual support, Spanish
Record 16 - internal organization data 1986-03-27
Record 16, English
Record 16, Subject field(s)
- Energy Transformation
- Solar Power Plants
Record 16, Main entry term, English
- thermochemical solar
1, record 16, English, thermochemical%20solar
correct
Record 16, Abbreviations, English
Record 16, Synonyms, English
Record 16, Textual support, English
Record number: 16, Textual support number: 1 CONT
thermochemical solar energy converters. 1, record 16, English, - thermochemical%20solar
Record number: 16, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The term "thermochemical solar" was found in the index but not on the page indicated. Reference is made to "heat engines that are potential candidates for coupling to a solar heat source [including] thermoelectric, thermionics, thermochemical, magnetohydrodynamic, Rankine, Brayton(simple or recuperated), and cascaded cycles. " 2, record 16, English, - thermochemical%20solar
Record 16, French
Record 16, Domaine(s)
- Transformation de l'énergie
- Centrales solaires
Record 16, Main entry term, French
- thermo-héliochimique
1, record 16, French, thermo%2Dh%C3%A9liochimique
correct
Record 16, Abbreviations, French
Record 16, Synonyms, French
- thermohéliochimique 2, record 16, French, thermoh%C3%A9liochimique
Record 16, Textual support, French
Record number: 16, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Il faut mentionner [...] le vaste domaine de la thermochimie solaire. Les calories obtenues au récepteur d'une centrale solaire, au lieu d'être utilisées dans un cycle thermodynamique, peuvent l'être pour produire une réaction chimique endothermique. Cette idée peut déboucher sur trois types de «centrale thermohéliochimique», qui se distinguent par leur mode de fonctionnement. 3, record 16, French, - thermo%2Dh%C3%A9liochimique
Record 16, Spanish
Record 16, Textual support, Spanish
Record 17 - internal organization data 1981-07-27
Record 17, English
Record 17, Subject field(s)
- Aircraft Piloting and Navigation
- Astronautics
Record 17, Main entry term, English
- p4sr index 1, record 17, English, p4sr%20index
Record 17, Abbreviations, English
Record 17, Synonyms, English
Record 17, Textual support, English
Record number: 17, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A heat stress index which expresses the intensity of the stress in terms of a prediction of the total sweat loss during a four-hour exposure of an average acclimatized healthy young man under specified conditions of temperature, air velocity, humidity, activity and clothing. 1, record 17, English, - p4sr%20index
Record 17, French
Record 17, Domaine(s)
- Pilotage et navigation aérienne
- Astronautique
Record 17, Main entry term, French
- index p4sr
1, record 17, French, index%20p4sr
masculine noun
Record 17, Abbreviations, French
Record 17, Synonyms, French
Record 17, Textual support, French
Record number: 17, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Index de stress thermique qui exprime l'intensité du stress en termes de prédiction de la perte totale de sueur durant un séjour de 4 heures d'un sujet jeune et bien portant moyennement acclimaté, placé dans des conditions bien déterminées de température, vitesse de l'air, humidité, activité et vêtement. 1, record 17, French, - index%20p4sr
Record 17, Spanish
Record 17, Textual support, Spanish
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