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Record 1 - internal organization data 2026-02-24
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Flight Instruments and Equipment (Aeroindustry)
- Aircraft Piloting and Navigation
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- barometric scale error
1, record 1, English, barometric%20scale%20error
correct, noun, NATO
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The error in the indication of an altimeter due to the inability to obtain the correct relationship between the pointer indication on the height scale and the setting on the pressure scale. 1, record 1, English, - barometric%20scale%20error
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Instruments et équipement de bord (Constructions aéronautiques)
- Pilotage et navigation aérienne
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- erreur d'échelle barométrique
1, record 1, French, erreur%20d%27%C3%A9chelle%20barom%C3%A9trique
correct, feminine noun, NATO
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Erreur dans l'indication d'un altimètre due à l'incapacité d'obtenir la relation correcte entre l'indication sur l'échelle des hauteurs et le réglage de l'échelle des pressions. 1, record 1, French, - erreur%20d%27%C3%A9chelle%20barom%C3%A9trique
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2018-10-04
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Aircraft Piloting and Navigation
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- co-ordination error
1, record 2, English, co%2Dordination%20error
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
An error in the indication of an altimeter due to inability to obtain the correct relationship between the graduation of the pressure scale and the height scale. 2, record 2, English, - co%2Dordination%20error
Record 2, Key term(s)
- coordination error
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Pilotage et navigation aérienne
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- erreur de coordination
1, record 2, French, erreur%20de%20coordination
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Erreur d'indication altimétrique due à l'inaptitude de l'instrument à réaliser la corrélation parfaite entre la graduation barométrique et l'échelle d'altitude. 2, record 2, French, - erreur%20de%20coordination
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2011-05-31
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Strength of Materials
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- Shore hardness number
1, record 3, English, Shore%20hardness%20number
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A scale number for rating the hardness of a material by means of a small conical hammer fitted with a diamond point; the hammer strikes the material under test, and the height of rebound, which measures hardness, is noted on a graduated scale. 1, record 3, English, - Shore%20hardness%20number
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Résistance des matériaux
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- nombre de dureté Shore
1, record 3, French, nombre%20de%20duret%C3%A9%20Shore
masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Martel conçut dès 1895, un essai de pénétration dynamique par la chute d'un pénétrateur sur la surface du matériau et la mesure de l'empreinte laissée après rebondissement. Le nombre de dureté était, par définition, égal au rapport de l'énergie du pénétrateur au volume de l'empreinte. La mesure de la hauteur de rebondissement a également été proposée pour mesurer la dureté du matériau. Elle a été reprise par Shore sous la forme d'une petite masse d'acier terminée par un diamant arrondi qui tombe dans un tube lisse, d'une hauteur fixe, et rebondit d'autant plus haut que la pénétration est plus faible, donc que le métal est plus dur. 2, record 3, French, - nombre%20de%20duret%C3%A9%20Shore
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2010-03-22
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Weather Stations and Meteorological Instruments and Equipment
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- Fortin barometer
1, record 4, English, Fortin%20barometer
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
- mercury Fortin barometer 2, record 4, English, mercury%20Fortin%20barometer
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A type of cistern barometer in which the level of mercury in the cistern is adjusted to the zero point of the scale before each reading. 3, record 4, English, - Fortin%20barometer
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The Fortin barometer... features a cistern partly made of glass, in which one can observe the lower level of the mercury and determine the zero point of the barometric scale. Before reading the height of the mercury column in the barometric tube, it is necessary to adjust the mercury level in the cistern so that it coincides with the tip of an ivory reference screw.... The tube [is] enclosed in a brass tube with small windows to observe the mercury level. The tube is fitted with a vernier for readings and carries three engraved scales. There is also a mercury thermometer with a centigrade scale. 4, record 4, English, - Fortin%20barometer
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 2 CONT
The Fortin Barometer was commonly used at meteorological stations to measure atmospheric pressure. 2, record 4, English, - Fortin%20barometer
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Fortin barometer. This portable model was developed by the French scientific-instrument maker Nicolas Fortin (1750-1831). 5, record 4, English, - Fortin%20barometer
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Any barometer in which the mercury level can be adjusted to zero is now known as a Fortin barometer. 6, record 4, English, - Fortin%20barometer
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Stations, instruments et équipements météorologiques
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- baromètre de Fortin
1, record 4, French, barom%C3%A8tre%20de%20Fortin
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
- baromètre Fortin 2, record 4, French, barom%C3%A8tre%20Fortin
correct, masculine noun
- baromètre à mercure type Fortin 3, record 4, French, barom%C3%A8tre%20%C3%A0%20mercure%20type%20Fortin
masculine noun
- baromètre à cuvette de Fortin 4, record 4, French, barom%C3%A8tre%20%C3%A0%20cuvette%20de%20Fortin
masculine noun
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Baromètre à mercure dont l'extrémité inférieure plonge dans une cuvette de verre plus large qui lui est soudée, et dont le fond est constitué par une peau de chamois que l'on peut soulever ou abaisser à l'aide d'une vis. 5, record 4, French, - barom%C3%A8tre%20de%20Fortin
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
baromètre de Fortin. C'est un baromètre à cuvette. Il est précis et offre surtout l'avantage d'être facilement transportable. Un cylindre de verre est assujetti à une monture métallique garnie intérieurement de bois. Le fond est constitué d'une peau de chamois qui peut comprimer plus ou moins le mercure par l'action d'un disque de bois qu'on déplace verticalement à l'aide d'une vis pointeau. Une pointe d'ivoire située à la partie supérieure du mercure permet de régler exactement le niveau avant l'observation. 6, record 4, French, - barom%C3%A8tre%20de%20Fortin
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 2 CONT
Le français Jean Fortin (1750-1831) réalisa un baromètre à mercure transportable qui porte son nom [:] baromètre de Fortin [...] 7, record 4, French, - barom%C3%A8tre%20de%20Fortin
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Le mercure dans la cuvette est ainsi maintenu à un niveau constant, repéré par une pointe. On effectue la lecture de la hauteur de la colonne de mercure grâce à un vernier. 5, record 4, French, - barom%C3%A8tre%20de%20Fortin
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Estaciones, instrumentos y equipos meteorológicos
Record 4, Main entry term, Spanish
- barómetro de Fortin
1, record 4, Spanish, bar%C3%B3metro%20de%20Fortin
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 4, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
barómetro de cubeta ajustable: Barómetro de mercurio en el que la superficie libre del mercurio en la cubeta se hace coincidir, antes de la lectura, con el indicador fijo que marca el cero de la escala. 2, record 4, Spanish, - bar%C3%B3metro%20de%20Fortin
Record 5 - internal organization data 2009-10-07
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Medical and Surgical Equipment
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- height rod 1, record 5, English, height%20rod
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
- measuring rod 1, record 5, English, measuring%20rod
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Hospital scale : solid platform has nonskid, stainproof mat. Easy-to-read beams and height rod;... height rod measures every 1/4" from 30" to 78" 1, record 5, English, - height%20rod
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Équipement médico-chirurgical
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- toise
1, record 5, French, toise
correct, feminine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Appareil destiné à mesurer la taille des individus, constitué d'une tige horizontale en bois se déplaçant le long d'une barre verticale graduée contre laquelle le sujet se tient debout, talons joints. 1, record 5, French, - toise
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Equipo médico y quirúrgico
Record 5, Main entry term, Spanish
- tallímetro
1, record 5, Spanish, tall%C3%ADmetro
correct, masculine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 5, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 2007-04-05
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Aircraft Piloting and Navigation
- Launching and Space Maneuvering
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- density scale height
1, record 6, English, density%20scale%20height
correct, standardized
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
density scale height : term standardized by ISO. 2, record 6, English, - density%20scale%20height
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Pilotage et navigation aérienne
- Lancement et manœuvres dans l'espace
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- altitude en échelle densimétrique
1, record 6, French, altitude%20en%20%C3%A9chelle%20densim%C3%A9trique
correct, feminine noun, standardized
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
altitude en échelle densimétrique : terme normalisé par l'ISO. 2, record 6, French, - altitude%20en%20%C3%A9chelle%20densim%C3%A9trique
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 2007-04-05
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Aircraft Piloting and Navigation
- Launching and Space Maneuvering
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- pressure scale height
1, record 7, English, pressure%20scale%20height
correct, standardized
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
pressure scale height : term standardized by ISO. 2, record 7, English, - pressure%20scale%20height
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Pilotage et navigation aérienne
- Lancement et manœuvres dans l'espace
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- altitude en échelle barométrique
1, record 7, French, altitude%20en%20%C3%A9chelle%20barom%C3%A9trique
correct, feminine noun, standardized
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
altitude en échelle barométrique : terme normalisé par l'ISO. 2, record 7, French, - altitude%20en%20%C3%A9chelle%20barom%C3%A9trique
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record 8 - internal organization data 2007-01-31
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- Radar, Radio Guidance and Goniometry
- Spacecraft
- Remote Sensing
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- high spectral resolution sensor
1, record 8, English, high%20spectral%20resolution%20sensor
correct, officially approved
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
Record 8, Synonyms, English
Record 8, Textual support, English
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 CONT
This research evaluates the utility of several remote the utility of several remote sensing data types for the purpose of mapping forest structure and related attributes at a regional scale. Several sensors were evaluated, including...(iii) Airborne Data Acquisition and Registration(ADAR) a sensor with high spatial resolution;(iv) Airborne Visible-Infrared Imaging Spectrometer(AVIRIS), a sensor with high spectral resolution; and... a lidar sensor that directly measures the height and canopy structure of forest vegetation. 2, record 8, English, - high%20spectral%20resolution%20sensor
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Spectral resolution refers to the ability of a sensor to define finer wavelength intervals. Thus, the finer the spectral resolution, the narrower the wavelength range for a given channel or band. 3, record 8, English, - high%20spectral%20resolution%20sensor
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 2 OBS
high spectral resolution sensor: term officially approved by the RADARSAT-2 Terminology Approval Group (RTAG). 3, record 8, English, - high%20spectral%20resolution%20sensor
Record 8, Key term(s)
- high-spectral resolution sensor
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Radar, radioguidage et radiogoniométrie
- Engins spatiaux
- Télédétection
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- capteur à haute résolution spectrale
1, record 8, French, capteur%20%C3%A0%20haute%20r%C3%A9solution%20spectrale
correct, officially approved
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
Record 8, Synonyms, French
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Ces travaux de recherche avaient pour objectif d'évaluer l'utilité de plusieurs types de données de télédétection à des fins de cartographie de la structure de la forêt et de ses attributs, à une échelle régionale. Plusieurs capteurs ont été évalués [dont] un capteur à haute résolution spatiale, (iv) AVIRIS, un capteur à haute résolution spectrale et [...] un capteur lidar qui mesure directement la hauteur et la structure du couvert végétal de la forêt. 2, record 8, French, - capteur%20%C3%A0%20haute%20r%C3%A9solution%20spectrale
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 OBS
La résolution spectrale désigne la capacité d'un capteur à utiliser des fenêtres de longueurs d'onde plus étroites. Ainsi, plus la résolution spectrale est fine, plus les fenêtres des différents canaux du capteur sont étroites. 3, record 8, French, - capteur%20%C3%A0%20haute%20r%C3%A9solution%20spectrale
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 2 OBS
capteur à haute résolution spectrale : terme uniformisé par le Groupe de travail de la terminologie de RADARSAT-2 (GTTR). 3, record 8, French, - capteur%20%C3%A0%20haute%20r%C3%A9solution%20spectrale
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Guía radárica, radioguía y radiogoniometría
- Naves espaciales
- Teledetección
Record 8, Main entry term, Spanish
- sensor de alta resolución espectral
1, record 8, Spanish, sensor%20de%20alta%20resoluci%C3%B3n%20espectral
correct, masculine noun
Record 8, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 8, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
Record 9 - internal organization data 2006-11-14
Record 9, English
Record 9, Subject field(s)
- Track and Field
Record 9, Main entry term, English
- height of the crossbar
1, record 9, English, height%20of%20the%20crossbar
correct
Record 9, Abbreviations, English
Record 9, Synonyms, English
- height of the bar 2, record 9, English, height%20of%20the%20bar
correct
Record 9, Textual support, English
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The vaulting standards should bear a measuring scale so that the height of the crossbar is immediately determined. 1, record 9, English, - height%20of%20the%20crossbar
Record 9, French
Record 9, Domaine(s)
- Athlétisme
Record 9, Main entry term, French
- hauteur de la barre
1, record 9, French, hauteur%20de%20la%20barre
correct, feminine noun
Record 9, Abbreviations, French
Record 9, Synonyms, French
Record 9, Textual support, French
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Augmenter la hauteur de la barre et la rapprocher du butoir. Les poteaux sont rapprochés du plan du butoir au fur et à mesure que la hauteur de la barre s'élève. 2, record 9, French, - hauteur%20de%20la%20barre
Record 9, Spanish
Record 9, Textual support, Spanish
Record 10 - internal organization data 2005-10-20
Record 10, English
Record 10, Subject field(s)
- Weather Stations and Meteorological Instruments and Equipment
Record 10, Main entry term, English
- Kew barometer
1, record 10, English, Kew%20barometer
correct
Record 10, Abbreviations, English
Record 10, Synonyms, English
- Kew pattern barometer 2, record 10, English, Kew%20pattern%20barometer
Record 10, Textual support, English
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A type of cistern barometer. 3, record 10, English, - Kew%20barometer
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 OBS
No adjustment is made for the variation of the level of the mercury in the cistern as pressure changes occur; rather, a uniformly contracting scale is used to determine the effective height of the mercury column. 3, record 10, English, - Kew%20barometer
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 2 OBS
cistern barometer: A mercury barometer in which the lower mercury surface is larger in area than the upper surface. The basic construction of a cistern barometer is as follows: A glass tube 1 m in length, sealed at one end, is filled with mercury, and then inverted. The tube is mounted so that its mouth penetrates the upper surface of a reservoir of mercury called the cistern of the barometer. Cistern barometers are classified according to whether the cistern is fixed in volume (see Kew barometer) or variable in volume (see Fortin barometer). 3, record 10, English, - Kew%20barometer
Record 10, French
Record 10, Domaine(s)
- Stations, instruments et équipements météorologiques
Record 10, Main entry term, French
- baromètre de Kew
1, record 10, French, barom%C3%A8tre%20de%20Kew
correct, masculine noun
Record 10, Abbreviations, French
Record 10, Synonyms, French
- baromètre de type Kew 2, record 10, French, barom%C3%A8tre%20de%20type%20Kew
masculine noun
Record 10, Textual support, French
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Type de baromètre à réservoir [cuvette]. 1, record 10, French, - barom%C3%A8tre%20de%20Kew
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Un baromètre à mercure se compose d'un tube de 85 cm de long. Ce tube est fermé à une extrémité et rempli de mercure. Le tube est renversé et l'extrémité ouverte est immergée dans une cuvette remplie de mercure. La hauteur de la colonne de mercure qui en résulte (environ 76 cm) est équilibrée par le poids de l'atmosphère et, par conséquent, de sa pression. Les baromètres des stations opérationnelles ont une cuvette fixe (de type Kew). Les baromètres d'inspection, qui sont conçus pour être portatifs, ont une cuvette ajustable (Fortin). 3, record 10, French, - barom%C3%A8tre%20de%20Kew
Record 10, Spanish
Record 10, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Estaciones, instrumentos y equipos meteorológicos
Record 10, Main entry term, Spanish
- barómetro de modelo Kew
1, record 10, Spanish, bar%C3%B3metro%20de%20modelo%20Kew
masculine noun
Record 10, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 10, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 10, Textual support, Spanish
Record 11 - internal organization data 2005-04-15
Record 11, English
Record 11, Subject field(s)
- Meteorological Forecasting, Data Measurement and Analysis
Record 11, Main entry term, English
- kinematic heat flux
1, record 11, English, kinematic%20heat%20flux
correct
Record 11, Abbreviations, English
Record 11, Synonyms, English
- kinematic flux of heat 1, record 11, English, kinematic%20flux%20of%20heat
Record 11, Textual support, English
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The surface layer is the shallow fraction of the PBL [planetary boundary layer] near the surface where the fluxes are approximately equal to the surface values. The surface layer is therefore often called the constant flux layer.... The relevant parameters in the surface layer for the wind profiles are the momentum flux, the buoyancy flux and height above the surface... The height above the surface is the length scale for turbulence because the size of the transporting eddies is confined by their distance from the surface. If the potential temperature and specific humidity are considered, we also need the kinematic fluxes of heat and moisture... 1, record 11, English, - kinematic%20heat%20flux
Record 11, French
Record 11, Domaine(s)
- Prévisions météorologiques et mesure et analyse des données
Record 11, Main entry term, French
- flux de chaleur cinématique
1, record 11, French, flux%20de%20chaleur%20cin%C3%A9matique
masculine noun
Record 11, Abbreviations, French
Record 11, Synonyms, French
Record 11, Textual support, French
Record 11, Spanish
Record 11, Textual support, Spanish
Record 12 - internal organization data 2005-04-08
Record 12, English
Record 12, Subject field(s)
- Meteorology
- River and Sea Navigation
Record 12, Main entry term, English
- Douglas scale
1, record 12, English, Douglas%20scale
correct, see observation
Record 12, Abbreviations, English
Record 12, Synonyms, English
- Douglas sea scale 2, record 12, English, Douglas%20sea%20scale
correct, see observation
- Douglas sea state scale 3, record 12, English, Douglas%20sea%20state%20scale
correct, see observation
- state-of-sea scale 4, record 12, English, state%2Dof%2Dsea%20scale
correct, see observation
- state of sea scale 5, record 12, English, state%20of%20sea%20scale
correct, see observation
- sea state scale 6, record 12, English, sea%20state%20scale
correct, see observation
- Douglas sea and swell scale 2, record 12, English, Douglas%20sea%20and%20swell%20scale
correct, see observation
- Douglas swell scale 2, record 12, English, Douglas%20swell%20scale
correct, see observation
Record 12, Textual support, English
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Either of two arbitrary series of numbers from 0 to 9, used separately or in combination to define qualitatively the degree to which the ocean surface is disturbed by fresh waves (sea) generated by local winds, and by decaying waves, or swell, propagated from their distant wind sources ... 7, record 12, English, - Douglas%20scale
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Douglas scale, denomination, height waves(m) : 0 calm, 0 m. ;1 nearly calm, < 0. 1; 2 little moved, 0. 1-0. 5; 3 moved, 0. 5-1. 3; 4 a lot moved, 1. 3-2. 5; 5 rough, 2. 5-4; 6 much rough, 4-6; 7 flood, 6-9; 8 much flood, 9-14; 9 stormy, > 14. 8, record 12, English, - Douglas%20scale
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The "state of the sea" is the locally observed motion of the waves generated by the combined effects of "wind sea" and "swell." 9, record 12, English, - Douglas%20scale
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 2 OBS
DOUGLAS, Douglas Sea State. Douglas Sea Scale. Douglas Scale. Douglas Swell Scale. Douglas Sea and Swell Scale. ... what do they mean? Douglas is the name given to a set of tables used to describe sea and swell conditions. The Douglas Sea tables refer to the waves generated by the wind in the locality at the time, the Douglas Swell tables refer to decaying waves originally generated by distant winds, and the Douglas Sea and Swell tables are a combination of the two. Originally, Douglas made no mention of heights or wave periods, and used only words to define the sea and swell conditions, e.g., slight sea, moderate sea or long low swell, short moderate swell. The combined definition was produced by a sea description followed by a swell description. But different publications have interpreted the Douglas Scales to produce wave heights and periods; and different interpretations have led to confusion. According to the World Meteorological Organisation, there is no internationally recognised definition or official status for any of the Douglas scales. 2, record 12, English, - Douglas%20scale
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 3 OBS
The Douglas scale is a scale to estimate the state of the sea whereas the Beaufort scale is an internationally recognised table with a standard set of wind speed values. 10, record 12, English, - Douglas%20scale
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 4 OBS
state-of-sea scale; sea state scale : these terms frequently refers to the "Douglas scale" and sometimes to the "Beaufort scale"("Beaufort sea state scale). "Sea state numbers and wave height values are sometimes appended to Beaufort tables, however they are not standardized and may differ from one source to another. 10, record 12, English, - Douglas%20scale
Record 12, French
Record 12, Domaine(s)
- Météorologie
- Navigation fluviale et maritime
Record 12, Main entry term, French
- échelle de Douglas
1, record 12, French, %C3%A9chelle%20de%20Douglas
correct, feminine noun, officially approved
Record 12, Abbreviations, French
Record 12, Synonyms, French
- échelle d'état de mer 2, record 12, French, %C3%A9chelle%20d%27%C3%A9tat%20de%20mer
correct, feminine noun, officially approved
- échelle de l'état de la mer 3, record 12, French, %C3%A9chelle%20de%20l%27%C3%A9tat%20de%20la%20mer
correct, feminine noun
Record 12, Textual support, French
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Barême exprimant l'agitation de la surface de la mer par une suite de nombres de 0 à 9 (ou code «S»). 4, record 12, French, - %C3%A9chelle%20de%20Douglas
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Francis Beaufort (v. 1774 - 1857). Son échelle anémométrique, notée de 0 à 12, est basée sur le calcul de la pression exercée par le vent, et est utilisée dans la marine depuis 1874. Ne pas confonde avec l'échelle de l'état de la mer (indice 0 à 9) nommée échelle de Douglas. 5, record 12, French, - %C3%A9chelle%20de%20Douglas
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 2 CONT
La description de l'état de la mer correspond à une échelle (échelle de Douglas) différente de celle de l'échelle de Beaufort, à laquelle elle est cependant souvent associée. Des hauteurs probables de vagues sont données avec chaque échelon, de calme à énorme. 6, record 12, French, - %C3%A9chelle%20de%20Douglas
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 1 OBS
échelle de Douglas : Du nom de l'amiral anglais Percy Douglas (1876-1939). 7, record 12, French, - %C3%A9chelle%20de%20Douglas
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 2 OBS
échelle de Douglas; échelle d'état de mer : termes uniformisés par le Comité de normalisation de la terminologie navale. 8, record 12, French, - %C3%A9chelle%20de%20Douglas
Record 12, Spanish
Record 12, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Meteorología
- Navegación fluvial y marítima
Record 12, Main entry term, Spanish
- escala de Douglas
1, record 12, Spanish, escala%20de%20Douglas
correct, feminine noun
Record 12, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 12, Synonyms, Spanish
- escala del estado del mar 2, record 12, Spanish, escala%20del%20estado%20del%20mar
feminine noun
Record 12, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Escala numérica de la altura promedio de las olas, en la cual los números aumentan con la altura de las olas. 2, record 12, Spanish, - escala%20de%20Douglas
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Consta de diez categorías, cada una de las cuales recibe un nombre característico y comprende intervalos de altura del oleaje que corresponden a uno o dos grados de la escala de viento de Beaufront. 3, record 12, Spanish, - escala%20de%20Douglas
Record 13 - internal organization data 2004-05-21
Record 13, English
Record 13, Subject field(s)
- Atmospheric Physics
- Meteorological Forecasting, Data Measurement and Analysis
- Remote Sensing
Record 13, Main entry term, English
- scale height
1, record 13, English, scale%20height
correct, standardized
Record 13, Abbreviations, English
Record 13, Synonyms, English
Record 13, Textual support, English
Record number: 13, Textual support number: 1 DEF
At a specific level in the atmosphere, the thickness of the hypothetical layer with which the real atmosphere above the level may be replaced, the density of this layer being uniform and equal to that of the real atmosphere at the level considered. 2, record 13, English, - scale%20height
Record number: 13, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Scale height(H) is defined by dp/p=-dz/H=-(g/RT) dz, where p is the pressure; z, the height; T, the absolute temperature; R, the universal gas constant; and g, the acceleration due to gravity. 2, record 13, English, - scale%20height
Record number: 13, Textual support number: 2 OBS
scale height : term standardized by ISO. 3, record 13, English, - scale%20height
Record 13, French
Record 13, Domaine(s)
- Physique de l'atmosphère
- Prévisions météorologiques et mesure et analyse des données
- Télédétection
Record 13, Main entry term, French
- hauteur d'échelle
1, record 13, French, hauteur%20d%27%C3%A9chelle
correct, feminine noun, standardized
Record 13, Abbreviations, French
Record 13, Synonyms, French
Record 13, Textual support, French
Record number: 13, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A un niveau donné de l'atmosphère, épaisseur de la couche hypothétique qui pourrait remplacer l'atmosphère réelle au-dessus de ce niveau, la densité de cette couche étant uniforme et de valeur égale à celle de l'atmosphère réelle au niveau considéré. 2, record 13, French, - hauteur%20d%27%C3%A9chelle
Record number: 13, Textual support number: 1 OBS
La hauteur d'échelle (H) est définie par dp/p = -dz/H = -(g/RT)dz, où p est la pression; z, la hauteur; T, la température absolue; R, la constante des gaz parfaits; et g, l'accélération de la pesanteur. 2, record 13, French, - hauteur%20d%27%C3%A9chelle
Record number: 13, Textual support number: 2 OBS
hauteur d'échelle : terme normalisé par l'ISO. 3, record 13, French, - hauteur%20d%27%C3%A9chelle
Record 13, Spanish
Record 13, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Física de la atmósfera
- Previsiones meteorológicas, medición y análisis de datos
- Teledetección
Record 13, Main entry term, Spanish
- altura de escala
1, record 13, Spanish, altura%20de%20escala
feminine noun
Record 13, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 13, Synonyms, Spanish
- escala de espesor virtual equivalente 1, record 13, Spanish, escala%20de%20espesor%20virtual%20equivalente
Record 13, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 13, Textual support number: 1 DEF
En un determinado nivel de la atmósfera, espesor de la capa hipotética que podría sustituir a la atmósfera real por encima de ese nivel, siendo la densidad de esa capa uniforme e igual a la de la atmósfera real en el nivel considerado. 1, record 13, Spanish, - altura%20de%20escala
Record number: 13, Textual support number: 1 OBS
La altura de escala (H) se define por dp/p = -dz/H = -(g/RT) dz, donde p es la presión, z es la altura, T es la temperatura absoluta, R es la constante universal de los gases y g es la aceleración de la gravedad. 1, record 13, Spanish, - altura%20de%20escala
Record 14 - internal organization data 2004-05-14
Record 14, English
Record 14, Subject field(s)
- Aerial-Photography Prospecting
- Forestry Operations
Record 14, Main entry term, English
- ground control
1, record 14, English, ground%20control
correct
Record 14, Abbreviations, English
Record 14, Synonyms, English
Record 14, Textual support, English
Record number: 14, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The use of control points that are identifiable on aerial photographs, to provide the scale(horizontal control) and height data(vertical control) necessary for mapping from such photographs. 2, record 14, English, - ground%20control
Record 14, French
Record 14, Domaine(s)
- Prospection par photographie aérienne
- Exploitation forestière
Record 14, Main entry term, French
- canevas d'appui
1, record 14, French, canevas%20d%27appui
correct, masculine noun
Record 14, Abbreviations, French
Record 14, Synonyms, French
Record 14, Textual support, French
Record number: 14, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Détermination au sol de points de contrôle terrestre qui sont identifiables à la fois sur des photographies aériennes et sur le terrain et qui vont servir de base à un levé photogrammétrique. 2, record 14, French, - canevas%20d%27appui
Record number: 14, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Le canevas peut être tridimensionnel. Il peut être également soit planimétrique (position et échelle), soit altimétrique (nivellement). Ces deux vérifications s'appellent contrôle ou appui horizontal et contrôle ou appui vertical. 2, record 14, French, - canevas%20d%27appui
Record 14, Spanish
Record 14, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Prospección con ayuda de fotografía aérea
- Explotación forestal
Record 14, Main entry term, Spanish
- puntos de apoyo
1, record 14, Spanish, puntos%20de%20apoyo
correct, masculine noun, plural
Record 14, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 14, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 14, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 14, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Puntos del suelo cuya posición planimétrica o altimétrica conocemos en la fotografía aérea. 2, record 14, Spanish, - puntos%20de%20apoyo
Record 15 - internal organization data 2003-09-17
Record 15, English
Record 15, Subject field(s)
- Atmospheric Physics
- The Earth (Astronomy)
- Space Physics
Record 15, Main entry term, English
- critical level of escape
1, record 15, English, critical%20level%20of%20escape
correct
Record 15, Abbreviations, English
Record 15, Synonyms, English
- exobase 2, record 15, English, exobase
correct
- critical level 3, record 15, English, critical%20level
correct
- level of escape 4, record 15, English, level%20of%20escape
Record 15, Textual support, English
Record number: 15, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Lowest level in the atmosphere at which the mean free path of the gas particles is long enough for them to travel appreciable distances without suffering a collision; some of the particles are then able to escape from the Earth’s gravitational field if travelling at a sufficient speed. 5, record 15, English, - critical%20level%20of%20escape
Record number: 15, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The base of the exosphere is called the critical level of escape because, in the absence of collisions, lighter, faster-moving atoms such as hydrogen and helium may attain velocities that allow them to escape the planet’s gravitational field. Most molecules, however, have velocities considerably lower than the escape velocity, so their rate of escape to outer space is quite low. 6, record 15, English, - critical%20level%20of%20escape
Record number: 15, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Critical level of escape... is also the level at which the horizontal mean free path of atmospheric particle equals the scale height of the atmosphere. 4, record 15, English, - critical%20level%20of%20escape
Record number: 15, Textual support number: 2 OBS
The height of the critical level, which can vary from 500 to 1000 km, is strongly dependent on the temperature of the upper thermosphere, and varies diurnally and with the level of solar activity. 7, record 15, English, - critical%20level%20of%20escape
Record number: 15, Textual support number: 3 OBS
This level marks the base of the exosphere. 5, record 15, English, - critical%20level%20of%20escape
Record 15, French
Record 15, Domaine(s)
- Physique de l'atmosphère
- Terre (Astronomie)
- Physique spatiale
Record 15, Main entry term, French
- niveau critique d'échappement
1, record 15, French, niveau%20critique%20d%27%C3%A9chappement
correct, masculine noun
Record 15, Abbreviations, French
Record 15, Synonyms, French
- exobase 2, record 15, French, exobase
correct, feminine noun
Record 15, Textual support, French
Record number: 15, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Niveau de l'atmosphère à partir duquel le libre parcours moyen des molécules de gaz est assez grand pour leur permettre un déplacement appréciable sans collision; certaines peuvent donc s'échapper du champ gravitationnel terrestre si elles se déplacent à une vitesse suffisante. 1, record 15, French, - niveau%20critique%20d%27%C3%A9chappement
Record number: 15, Textual support number: 1 CONT
L'exosphère est la dernière couche d'atmosphère terrestre qui se situe au-dessus de la thermosphère. Cette couche se définie comme la région de l'atmosphère où les collisions entre particules sont rares, considérées comme négligeables. Les atomes s'y comportent librement, certains s'échappent même dans l'espace. La base de l'exosphère (l'exobase) se situe entre 350 et 800 km d'altitude suivant la température à la thermopause, qui est liée à l'activité solaire. L'hélium et l'hydrogène y sont les éléments prépondérants. Elle s'étend jusqu'à la limite extrême de l'atmosphère, soit 50 000 kilomètres. On ne trouve plus là que quelques atomes d'hydrogène. 3, record 15, French, - niveau%20critique%20d%27%C3%A9chappement
Record number: 15, Textual support number: 2 CONT
L'exobase est située à environ 500 à 600 km d'altitude. 4, record 15, French, - niveau%20critique%20d%27%C3%A9chappement
Record number: 15, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Ce niveau est la base de l'exosphère. 1, record 15, French, - niveau%20critique%20d%27%C3%A9chappement
Record 15, Spanish
Record 15, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Física de la atmósfera
- Tierra (Astronomía)
- Física espacial
Record 15, Main entry term, Spanish
- nivel crítico de escape
1, record 15, Spanish, nivel%20cr%C3%ADtico%20de%20escape
correct, masculine noun
Record 15, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 15, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 15, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 15, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Nivel más bajo de la atmósfera en el que el recorrido libre medio de las partículas gaseosas es tan grande que pueden moverse a través de distancias considerables sin chocar; entonces algunas partículas pueden escapar del campo gravitatorio terrestre si se mueven con la suficiente velocidad vertical. 1, record 15, Spanish, - nivel%20cr%C3%ADtico%20de%20escape
Record number: 15, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Este nivel marca la base de la exosfera. 1, record 15, Spanish, - nivel%20cr%C3%ADtico%20de%20escape
Record 16 - internal organization data 2003-02-03
Record 16, English
Record 16, Subject field(s)
- Radar, Radio Guidance and Goniometry
- Remote Sensing
Record 16, Main entry term, English
- range-height indicator
1, record 16, English, range%2Dheight%20indicator
correct, see observation
Record 16, Abbreviations, English
- RHI 2, record 16, English, RHI
correct
Record 16, Synonyms, English
- height-position indicator 3, record 16, English, height%2Dposition%20indicator
correct, see observation
- H.P.I. 4, record 16, English, H%2EP%2EI%2E
correct, see observation
- H.P.I. 4, record 16, English, H%2EP%2EI%2E
- E-scope 5, record 16, English, E%2Dscope
correct, see observation
- E-display 5, record 16, English, E%2Ddisplay
correct, see observation
Record 16, Textual support, English
Record number: 16, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A radar device giving a display which shows the slant ranges and, on an exaggerated scale, the angular elevation of objects, from which the height can be directly read. 3, record 16, English, - range%2Dheight%20indicator
Record number: 16, Textual support number: 1 OBS
In North America, the term "range-height indicator (RHI)" is more common and is not considered to be synonymous with "height-position indicator" and the abbreviation "H.P.I." is not generally known. 6, record 16, English, - range%2Dheight%20indicator
Record number: 16, Textual support number: 2 OBS
The terms "E-scope" and "E-display" seem to be used only in contexts where various types of radar displays are mentioned or compared. 6, record 16, English, - range%2Dheight%20indicator
Record 16, Key term(s)
- range height indicator
- height position indicator
Record 16, French
Record 16, Domaine(s)
- Radar, radioguidage et radiogoniométrie
- Télédétection
Record 16, Main entry term, French
- indicateur de hauteur et de distance
1, record 16, French, indicateur%20de%20hauteur%20et%20de%20distance
correct, masculine noun
Record 16, Abbreviations, French
Record 16, Synonyms, French
Record 16, Textual support, French
Record number: 16, Textual support number: 1 OBS
L'indicateur type E se présente sous deux formes selon une illustration dans l'Encyclopédie des sciences industrielles Quillet, 1973, v. 4, p. 868. Ainsi, une de ces formes peut correspondre à la présente notion. 2, record 16, French, - indicateur%20de%20hauteur%20et%20de%20distance
Record 16, Spanish
Record 16, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Guía radárica, radioguía y radiogoniometría
- Teledetección
Record 16, Main entry term, Spanish
- indicador de altura y distancia
1, record 16, Spanish, indicador%20de%20altura%20y%20distancia
correct, masculine noun
Record 16, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 16, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 16, Textual support, Spanish
Record 17 - internal organization data 2002-03-19
Record 17, English
Record 17, Subject field(s)
- Photography
Record 17, Main entry term, English
- Z-scale
1, record 17, English, Z%2Dscale
correct, NATO, standardized
Record 17, Abbreviations, English
Record 17, Synonyms, English
Record 17, Textual support, English
Record number: 17, Textual support number: 1 DEF
On an oblique photograph, the scale used in calculating the height of an object. Also the name given to this method of height determination. 1, record 17, English, - Z%2Dscale
Record number: 17, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Z-scale: term and definition standardized by NATO. 2, record 17, English, - Z%2Dscale
Record 17, French
Record 17, Domaine(s)
- Photographie
Record 17, Main entry term, French
- échelle en Z
1, record 17, French, %C3%A9chelle%20en%20Z
correct, feminine noun, NATO, standardized
Record 17, Abbreviations, French
Record 17, Synonyms, French
Record 17, Textual support, French
Record number: 17, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Sur une photographie oblique : a. échelle utilisée pour le calcul de la hauteur d'un objet; b. méthode de détermination des hauteurs utilisant l'échelle en Z. 1, record 17, French, - %C3%A9chelle%20en%20Z
Record number: 17, Textual support number: 1 OBS
échelle en Z : terme et définition normalisés par l'OTAN. 2, record 17, French, - %C3%A9chelle%20en%20Z
Record 17, Spanish
Record 17, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Fotografía
Record 17, Main entry term, Spanish
- escala en Z
1, record 17, Spanish, escala%20en%20Z
correct, feminine noun
Record 17, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 17, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 17, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 17, Textual support number: 1 DEF
En una fotografía aérea, la escala que se emplea para calcular la altura de un objeto. También se denomina así el método de calcular esta altura. 1, record 17, Spanish, - escala%20en%20Z
Record 18 - internal organization data 2001-11-01
Record 18, English
Record 18, Subject field(s)
- Measuring Instruments
- Scientific Instruments
Record 18, Main entry term, English
- surveying altimeter
1, record 18, English, surveying%20altimeter
correct
Record 18, Abbreviations, English
Record 18, Synonyms, English
Record 18, Textual support, English
Record number: 18, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A precise form of aneroid, generally with a scale graduated directly in height units. 2, record 18, English, - surveying%20altimeter
Record 18, French
Record 18, Domaine(s)
- Appareils de mesure
- Instruments scientifiques
Record 18, Main entry term, French
- baromètre altimétrique
1, record 18, French, barom%C3%A8tre%20altim%C3%A9trique
correct, masculine noun
Record 18, Abbreviations, French
Record 18, Synonyms, French
- baromètre orométrique 1, record 18, French, barom%C3%A8tre%20orom%C3%A9trique
correct, masculine noun
Record 18, Textual support, French
Record number: 18, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Baromètre anéroïde de précision comportant un cadran directement gradué en altitude. 1, record 18, French, - barom%C3%A8tre%20altim%C3%A9trique
Record 18, Spanish
Record 18, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Instrumentos de medida
- Instrumentos científicos
Record 18, Main entry term, Spanish
- altímetro
1, record 18, Spanish, alt%C3%ADmetro
masculine noun
Record 18, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 18, Synonyms, Spanish
- barómetro altimétrico 2, record 18, Spanish, bar%C3%B3metro%20altim%C3%A9trico
proposal, masculine noun
Record 18, Textual support, Spanish
Record 19 - internal organization data 2001-05-25
Record 19, English
Record 19, Subject field(s)
- Track and Field
Record 19, Main entry term, English
- height scale
1, record 19, English, height%20scale
correct
Record 19, Abbreviations, English
Record 19, Synonyms, English
Record 19, French
Record 19, Domaine(s)
- Athlétisme
Record 19, Main entry term, French
- repère gradué
1, record 19, French, rep%C3%A8re%20gradu%C3%A9
correct, masculine noun
Record 19, Abbreviations, French
Record 19, Synonyms, French
Record 19, Textual support, French
Record 19, Key term(s)
- repères gradués
Record 19, Spanish
Record 19, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Atletismo
Record 19, Main entry term, Spanish
- escala de altura
1, record 19, Spanish, escala%20de%20altura
correct, feminine noun
Record 19, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 19, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 19, Textual support, Spanish
Record 20 - internal organization data 1999-07-28
Record 20, English
Record 20, Subject field(s)
- Areal Planning (Urban Studies)
- Regulations (Urban Studies)
Record 20, Main entry term, English
- zone of height limitation
1, record 20, English, zone%20of%20height%20limitation
correct
Record 20, Abbreviations, English
Record 20, Synonyms, English
- height limitation zone 2, record 20, English, height%20limitation%20zone
correct
- height limitation area 3, record 20, English, height%20limitation%20area
correct
Record 20, Textual support, English
Record number: 20, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Zone in which no building should rise above a defined height. 4, record 20, English, - zone%20of%20height%20limitation
Record number: 20, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Height Limits... A. This chapter establishes regulations on the height of buildings throughout the City in order to ensure that the unique character and scale of Newport Beach is preserved. B. This chapter creates 5 height limitation zones which govern building height but allow design flexibility with City review. 2, record 20, English, - zone%20of%20height%20limitation
Record number: 20, Textual support number: 2 CONT
A map is proposed to replace the text description of the Skinners Butte Height Limitation Area ... Maximum Building Height. The current code places a height limitation of 15 feet on duplexes, triplexes, and fourplexes in the RA and R-1 zones. 3, record 20, English, - zone%20of%20height%20limitation
Record 20, Key term(s)
- area of height limitation
- zone non altius tollendi
- area non altius tollendi
Record 20, French
Record 20, Domaine(s)
- Aménagement du territoire
- Réglementation (Urbanisme)
Record 20, Main entry term, French
- zone non altius tollendi
1, record 20, French, zone%20non%20altius%20tollendi
correct, see observation, feminine noun
Record 20, Abbreviations, French
Record 20, Synonyms, French
Record 20, Textual support, French
Record number: 20, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Zone dans laquelle aucune construction ne doit s'élever au-dessus d'une hauteur déterminée. 2, record 20, French, - zone%20non%20altius%20tollendi
Record number: 20, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Servitude "non altius tollendi", interdiction de bâtir sur son fonds au-delà d'une certaine hauteur. 3, record 20, French, - zone%20non%20altius%20tollendi
Record 20, Spanish
Record 20, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Planificación de zonas (Urbanismo)
- Reglamentación (Urbanismo)
Record 20, Main entry term, Spanish
- zona altius non tollendi
1, record 20, Spanish, zona%20altius%20non%20tollendi
feminine noun
Record 20, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 20, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 20, Textual support, Spanish
Record 21 - internal organization data 1999-04-22
Record 21, English
Record 21, Subject field(s)
- Architectural Design
- Landscape Architecture
Record 21, Main entry term, English
- human scale
1, record 21, English, human%20scale
correct
Record 21, Abbreviations, English
Record 21, Synonyms, English
Record 21, Textual support, English
Record number: 21, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Principles of landscape design... Proportion and scale. Create a pleasing relationship among the three dimensions of length, breadth, and depth or height. All elements must relate to the human scale. 2, record 21, English, - human%20scale
Record number: 21, Textual support number: 2 CONT
The city of Chandigarh is planned to human scale. It puts us in touch with the infinite cosmos and nature. It provides us with places and buildings for all human activities by which the citizens can live a full and harmonious life. Here the radiance of nature and heart are within our reach. 3, record 21, English, - human%20scale
Record 21, French
Record 21, Domaine(s)
- Conception architecturale
- Architecture paysagère
Record 21, Main entry term, French
- échelle individuelle
1, record 21, French, %C3%A9chelle%20individuelle
correct, feminine noun
Record 21, Abbreviations, French
Record 21, Synonyms, French
Record 21, Textual support, French
Record number: 21, Textual support number: 1 CONT
[...] il y a des compositions faites pour un grand nombre de personnes (Versailles et son parc, un stade, un grand parc public). Ces compositions envisagent l'homme au sens collectif du terme; on dit qu'elles sont traitées à l'échelle monumentale. En ce qui concerne les jardins privés, s'adressant à l'individu ou à un petit groupe (la famille par exemple) on observe un ordre de grandeur dit : échelle individuelle. 1, record 21, French, - %C3%A9chelle%20individuelle
Record 21, Spanish
Record 21, Textual support, Spanish
Record 22 - internal organization data 1995-11-21
Record 22, English
Record 22, Subject field(s)
- Scientific Measurements and Analyses
- Meteorology
Record 22, Main entry term, English
- Monin-Obukhov scaling length
1, record 22, English, Monin%2DObukhov%20scaling%20length
correct
Record 22, Abbreviations, English
Record 22, Synonyms, English
Record 22, Textual support, English
Record number: 22, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Parameter, with the dimensions of length, used to scale the height variable so that the vertical variations of quantities such as temperature and wind speed are of standard form. 1, record 22, English, - Monin%2DObukhov%20scaling%20length
Record 22, French
Record 22, Domaine(s)
- Mesures et analyse (Sciences)
- Météorologie
Record 22, Main entry term, French
- longueur d'échelle de Monin-Obukhov
1, record 22, French, longueur%20d%27%C3%A9chelle%20de%20Monin%2DObukhov
correct, feminine noun
Record 22, Abbreviations, French
Record 22, Synonyms, French
Record 22, Textual support, French
Record number: 22, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Paramètre, ayant la dimension d'une longueur, utilisé pour déterminer une échelle d'altitude, afin que les variations verticales de grandeurs comme la température et la vitesse du vent soient mises en forme standard. 1, record 22, French, - longueur%20d%27%C3%A9chelle%20de%20Monin%2DObukhov
Record 22, Spanish
Record 22, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Medición y análisis (Ciencias)
- Meteorología
Record 22, Main entry term, Spanish
- longitud de escala de Monin/Obukhov
1, record 22, Spanish, longitud%20de%20escala%20de%20Monin%2FObukhov
correct, feminine noun
Record 22, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 22, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 22, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 22, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Parámetro, que tiene la dimensión de una longitud, utilizado para dar una escala de altura variable, de manera que las variaciones verticales de magnitudes como la temperatura, la velocidad del viento, etc., se hallen en forma normalizada. 1, record 22, Spanish, - longitud%20de%20escala%20de%20Monin%2FObukhov
Record 23 - internal organization data 1994-09-28
Record 23, English
Record 23, Subject field(s)
- Medical and Surgical Equipment
Record 23, Main entry term, English
- hospital scale 1, record 23, English, hospital%20scale
Record 23, Abbreviations, English
Record 23, Synonyms, English
- floor scale 1, record 23, English, floor%20scale
- medical scale 2, record 23, English, medical%20scale
Record 23, Textual support, English
Record number: 23, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Hospital scale. compact, sturdy, precision-engineered.... Solid platform has nonskid, stainproof mat. Easy-to-read beams and height rod. 1, record 23, English, - hospital%20scale
Record 23, French
Record 23, Domaine(s)
- Équipement médico-chirurgical
Record 23, Main entry term, French
- balance médicale
1, record 23, French, balance%20m%C3%A9dicale
correct, feminine noun
Record 23, Abbreviations, French
Record 23, Synonyms, French
Record 23, Textual support, French
Record 23, Spanish
Record 23, Textual support, Spanish
Record 24 - internal organization data 1992-05-29
Record 24, English
Record 24, Subject field(s)
- Landscape Architecture
Record 24, Main entry term, English
- garden bench
1, record 24, English, garden%20bench
correct
Record 24, Abbreviations, English
Record 24, Synonyms, English
Record 24, Textual support, English
Record number: 24, Textual support number: 1 CONT
... the proportionate sizes of the legs, arms, and back of a garden bench, for example, determine the scale of the seat. And the overall size of the seat, in proportionate relation to walk width, arbor height, lawn area, tree size, and so on, helps to determine the scale of the garden. 1, record 24, English, - garden%20bench
Record 24, French
Record 24, Domaine(s)
- Architecture paysagère
Record 24, Main entry term, French
- banc de jardin
1, record 24, French, banc%20de%20jardin
correct, masculine noun
Record 24, Abbreviations, French
Record 24, Synonyms, French
Record 24, Textual support, French
Record 24, Spanish
Record 24, Textual support, Spanish
Record 25 - internal organization data 1991-12-09
Record 25, English
Record 25, Subject field(s)
- Scaffolding
Record 25, Main entry term, English
- height scale 1, record 25, English, height%20scale
Record 25, Abbreviations, English
Record 25, Synonyms, English
Record 25, French
Record 25, Domaine(s)
- Échafaudage
Record 25, Main entry term, French
- échelle des hauteurs
1, record 25, French, %C3%A9chelle%20des%20hauteurs
feminine noun
Record 25, Abbreviations, French
Record 25, Synonyms, French
Record 25, Textual support, French
Record 25, Spanish
Record 25, Textual support, Spanish
Record 26 - internal organization data 1988-05-13
Record 26, English
Record 26, Subject field(s)
- Environmental Studies and Analyses
- Air Pollution
- Atmospheric Physics
Record 26, Main entry term, English
- dispersion theory
1, record 26, English, dispersion%20theory
correct
Record 26, Abbreviations, English
Record 26, Synonyms, English
Record 26, Textual support, English
Record number: 26, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Dispersion theory.... Turbulent motion is one of the most fundamental atmospheric properties which causes diffusion of air pollutants.... The basic sets of parameters affecting diffusion can be classified as meteorological, topographical and source characteristics. The first two, which include wind speed, wind direction and thermal stability, are mutually dependent. The latter set depends on source type, height and emission rate.... The distinction between point and area sources depends on the scale of the problem under examination. For a global pollution problem, the city, as a source of pollution, could be approximated to a point source rather than an area source. 1, record 26, English, - dispersion%20theory
Record 26, French
Record 26, Domaine(s)
- Études et analyses environnementales
- Pollution de l'air
- Physique de l'atmosphère
Record 26, Main entry term, French
- théorie de la dispersion
1, record 26, French, th%C3%A9orie%20de%20la%20dispersion
feminine noun
Record 26, Abbreviations, French
Record 26, Synonyms, French
Record 26, Textual support, French
Record 26, Spanish
Record 26, Textual support, Spanish
Record 27 - internal organization data 1980-08-26
Record 27, English
Record 27, Subject field(s)
- Servomechanisms
Record 27, Main entry term, English
- servo-driven device
1, record 27, English, servo%2Ddriven%20device
correct
Record 27, Abbreviations, English
Record 27, Synonyms, English
Record 27, Textual support, English
Record number: 27, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The height indicator is a servo-driven device that positions the pointer at an altitude proportional to the dc voltage analog from the receiver-transmitter having a scale factor of +5 millivolts per foot and a range of 0 to +25 volts corresponding to an altitude of 0 to 5000 feet. 1, record 27, English, - servo%2Ddriven%20device
Record 27, French
Record 27, Domaine(s)
- Servomécanismes
Record 27, Main entry term, French
- dispositif asservi 1, record 27, French, dispositif%20asservi
Record 27, Abbreviations, French
Record 27, Synonyms, French
Record 27, Textual support, French
Record 27, Spanish
Record 27, Textual support, Spanish
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