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INCIDENT SOLAR RADIATION [13 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2022-02-25
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Electromagnetic Radiation
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- total solar irradiance
1, record 1, English, total%20solar%20irradiance
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
- TSI 2, record 1, English, TSI
correct
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The amount of solar radiation received outside the Earth's atmosphere on a surface normal to the incident radiation, and at the Earth's mean distance from the Sun. 2, record 1, English, - total%20solar%20irradiance
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Rayonnements électromagnétiques
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- éclairement énergétique solaire total
1, record 1, French, %C3%A9clairement%20%C3%A9nerg%C3%A9tique%20solaire%20total
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
- TSI 1, record 1, French, TSI
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- irradiance solaire totale 2, record 1, French, irradiance%20solaire%20totale
correct, feminine noun
- TSI 2, record 1, French, TSI
correct, feminine noun
- TSI 2, record 1, French, TSI
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Quantité de rayonnement solaire reçue en dehors de l'atmosphère terrestre sur une surface perpendiculaire à ce rayonnement et à la distance moyenne de la Terre au Soleil. 1, record 1, French, - %C3%A9clairement%20%C3%A9nerg%C3%A9tique%20solaire%20total
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2020-05-01
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Hydrology and Hydrography
- Oceanography
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- surface layer
1, record 2, English, surface%20layer
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
All of the incident solar radiation is effectively absorbed within the uppermost 100 m of the ocean. Thus the ocean is warmed from above and the formation of a warm surface layer enhances the stability of the ocean... The seasonal temperature changes in the surface layer... are similarly governed by the process of the absorption of solar radiation, cooling at the sea surface and vertical mixing. 2, record 2, English, - surface%20layer
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Hydrologie et hydrographie
- Océanographie
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- couche superficielle
1, record 2, French, couche%20superficielle
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- couche de surface 2, record 2, French, couche%20de%20surface
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Stratification et couche intermédiaire froide. L'océan se stratifie, car les couches d'eau affichant des densités différentes rendent plus difficile le mélange dans la colonne d'eau [...] Durant l'automne et l'hiver, le refroidissement et le vent causent des mélanges et une homogénéisation des couches supérieures de l'océan. Au printemps et en été, les eaux superficielles deviennent moins denses en raison du réchauffement et de l'apport d'eau douce accru provenant de la fonte des glaces et du ruissellement sur les terres. Cette eau moins dense ne se mélange pas facilement aux eaux profondes plus denses et plus froides, ce qui mène à la stratification. Une couche intermédiaire froide (CIF) se forme tandis que les eaux froides durant l'hiver sont piégées en dessous de cette couche superficielle moins dense. 3, record 2, French, - couche%20superficielle
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2011-08-19
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Meteorological Forecasting, Data Measurement and Analysis
- Electromagnetic Radiation
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- insolation
1, record 3, English, insolation
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
- solar insolation 2, record 3, English, solar%20insolation
- bright sunshine 3, record 3, English, bright%20sunshine
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Amount of incoming solar radiation incident on a unit horizontal surface at a specific level. 3, record 3, English, - insolation
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Insolation [is] the amount of solar energy striking a surface, measured in watts per square meter. 4, record 3, English, - insolation
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 CONT
... solar insolation [is] the amount of electromagnetic energy(solar radiation) incident on the surface of the earth. Basically that means how much sunlight is shining down on us.... The value [is] generally expressed in kWh/m²/day. This is the amount of solar energy that strikes a square metre of the earth's surface in a single day. Of course this value is averaged to account for differences in the days’ length. There are several units that are used throughout the world. The conversions based on surface area as follows : 1 kWh/m²/day=317. 1 btu/ft²/day=3. 6MJ/m²/day. The raw energy conversions are : 1kWh=3412 Btu=3. 6MJ=859. 8kcal. 2, record 3, English, - insolation
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Scientists use the word "insolation" not "sunshine" to refer to the amount of incoming solar radiation that reaches the earth’s surface. 5, record 3, English, - insolation
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Prévisions météorologiques et mesure et analyse des données
- Rayonnements électromagnétiques
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- insolation
1, record 3, French, insolation
correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
- gisement solaire 2, record 3, French, gisement%20solaire
see observation, masculine noun
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Quantité de rayonnement solaire incident par unité de surface horizontale à un niveau donné. 3, record 3, French, - insolation
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Gisement solaire. Les rayons solaires sont filtrés par notre atmosphère. Ainsi, les régions plus humides sont moins ensoleillées que les régions sèches. L'ensoleillement dépend aussi des saisons, car certaines régions sont humides en été, et sèches en hiver. Pratiquement, la puissance disponible au sol dépasse rarement 1000W/m² alors que la puissance qui arrive à la limite de notre atmosphère est de l'ordre de 1400W/m². Une partie de cette énergie est diffusée et c'est ce qui fait que le temps soit clair même si des nuages cachent le soleil. 4, record 3, French, - insolation
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Le terme «gisement solaire» est utilisé figurativement. 5, record 3, French, - insolation
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Quantité [...] exprimée en watts. 6, record 3, French, - insolation
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Previsiones meteorológicas, medición y análisis de datos
- Radiación electromagnética
Record 3, Main entry term, Spanish
- insolación
1, record 3, Spanish, insolaci%C3%B3n
feminine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 3, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Cantidad de radiación solar directa, que incide por unidad de área horizontal. 2, record 3, Spanish, - insolaci%C3%B3n
Record 4 - internal organization data 2011-05-16
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Atmospheric Physics
- The Earth (Astronomy)
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- albedo of the Earth
1, record 4, English, albedo%20of%20the%20Earth
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
- albedo of the planet Earth 2, record 4, English, albedo%20of%20the%20planet%20Earth
correct
- Earth’s albedo 3, record 4, English, Earth%26rsquo%3Bs%20albedo
correct
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Ratio of the radiation(radiant or luminous energy) reflected by the Earth, including its atmosphere, to the incident solar radiation. 4, record 4, English, - albedo%20of%20the%20Earth
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The albedo of the planet Earth is about 0.4, which means four-tenths of the sun’s radiation that strikes the planet is reflected back into space. 2, record 4, English, - albedo%20of%20the%20Earth
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The Earth’s albedo varies mainly through varying cloudiness, snow, ice, leaf area, and land-cover changes. 3, record 4, English, - albedo%20of%20the%20Earth
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Physique de l'atmosphère
- Terre (Astronomie)
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- albédo de la Terre
1, record 4, French, alb%C3%A9do%20de%20la%20Terre
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Rapport du rayonnement solaire (énergétique ou lumineux) réfléchi par la Terre, y compris l'atmosphère, au rayonnement solaire incident. 2, record 4, French, - alb%C3%A9do%20de%20la%20Terre
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
L'albédo du système Terre-Atmosphère est la fraction de l'énergie solaire qui est réfléchie vers l'espace. Sa valeur est comprise entre 0 et 1. Plus une surface est réfléchissante, plus son albédo est élevé. Les éléments qui contribuent le plus à l'albédo de la Terre sont : les nuages, les surfaces de neige et de glace et les aérosols. Par exemple, l'albédo de la neige fraîche est de 0,87, ce qui signifie que 87 % de l'énergie solaire est réfléchie par ce type de neige. 3, record 4, French, - alb%C3%A9do%20de%20la%20Terre
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Física de la atmósfera
- Tierra (Astronomía)
Record 4, Main entry term, Spanish
- albedo de la Tierra
1, record 4, Spanish, albedo%20de%20la%20Tierra
masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 4, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Cociente entre el valor de la radiación (energía radiante o luminosa) reflejada por la Tierra y su atmósfera y la radiación solar incidente sobre ella. 1, record 4, Spanish, - albedo%20de%20la%20Tierra
Record 5 - internal organization data 2010-12-21
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Atmospheric Physics
- Astrophysics and Cosmography
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- Bond albedo
1, record 5, English, Bond%20albedo
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
- planetary albedo 2, record 5, English, planetary%20albedo
correct
- spherical albedo 3, record 5, English, spherical%20albedo
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
... the fraction of the total incident solar radiation-the radiation at all wavelengths-that is reflected or scattered by an object in all directions... 4, record 5, English, - Bond%20albedo
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The Bond albedo is the total radiation reflected from an object compared to the total incident radiation from the Sun. The Bond albedo for the Earth is given as 0.29 by de Pater and Lissauer, compared to their value of 0.37 for the geometrical albedo. 5, record 5, English, - Bond%20albedo
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Bond albedo: named for the American astronomer George Bond (1826-1865) ... 3, record 5, English, - Bond%20albedo
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Bond albedo ... is an important measure of a planetary body’s energy balance. 4, record 5, English, - Bond%20albedo
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 3 OBS
albedo: A measure of the reflecting power of a nonluminous object, such as a planet, moon, or asteroid. Albedo (from the Latin "albus" for "white") is expressed as the fraction of light and/or other radiation falling on an object [or a surface] that is reflected or scattered back into space; its value ranges from 0, for a perfectly black surface, to 1, for a totally reflective surface. 3, record 5, English, - Bond%20albedo
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 4 OBS
Albedo is differentiated into two types, normal albedo and bond albedo. 6, record 5, English, - Bond%20albedo
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Physique de l'atmosphère
- Astrophysique et cosmographie
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- albédo de Bond
1, record 5, French, alb%C3%A9do%20de%20Bond
correct, masculine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
- albédo sphérique de Bond 2, record 5, French, alb%C3%A9do%20sph%C3%A9rique%20de%20Bond
masculine noun
- albédo global 3, record 5, French, alb%C3%A9do%20global
masculine noun
- albédo planétaire 3, record 5, French, alb%C3%A9do%20plan%C3%A9taire
masculine noun
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
[...] rapport entre l'énergie radiante qui tombe sur une planète [un corps], et la totalité de l'énergie radiante réfléchie par la planète [ce corps]. 3, record 5, French, - alb%C3%A9do%20de%20Bond
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Albédo de Bond (ou global, ou planétaire) - il caractérise la proportion de flux d'énergie réfléchie dans toutes les directions par un corps supposé sphérique et éclairé par un flux de rayons parallèles. 3, record 5, French, - alb%C3%A9do%20de%20Bond
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Física de la atmósfera
- Astrofísica y cosmografía
Record 5, Main entry term, Spanish
- albedo de Bond
1, record 5, Spanish, albedo%20de%20Bond
correct, masculine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 5, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
[...] fracción entre toda la energía reflejada por un cuerpo y la energía incidente. 1, record 5, Spanish, - albedo%20de%20Bond
Record 6 - internal organization data 2008-04-16
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Photoelectricity and Electron Optics
- Semiconductors (Electronics)
- Solar Energy
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- tracking array
1, record 6, English, tracking%20array
correct
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
- PV tracking array 2, record 6, English, PV%20tracking%20array
correct
- photovoltaic tracking array 3, record 6, English, photovoltaic%20tracking%20array
correct
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A photovoltaic(PV) array that follows the path of the sun to maximize the solar radiation incident on the PV surface. 1, record 6, English, - tracking%20array
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The two most common orientations are (1) one axis where the array tracks the sun east to west and (2) two-axis tracking where the array points directly at the sun at all times. Tracking arrays use both the direct and diffuse sunlight. Two-axis tracking arrays capture the maximum possible daily energy. 1, record 6, English, - tracking%20array
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Photo-électricité et optique électronique
- Semi-conducteurs (Électronique)
- Énergie solaire
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- champ de modules photovoltaïques à dispositif de poursuite
1, record 6, French, champ%20de%20modules%20photovolta%C3%AFques%20%C3%A0%20dispositif%20de%20poursuite
proposal, masculine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
- panneaux de cellules solaires à dispositif de poursuite 2, record 6, French, panneaux%20de%20cellules%20solaires%20%C3%A0%20dispositif%20de%20poursuite
masculine noun, plural
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Champ de modules photovoltaïques qui suit le déplacement du soleil afin d'optimiser le rayonnement solaire incident sur ses surfaces photovoltaïques. 1, record 6, French, - champ%20de%20modules%20photovolta%C3%AFques%20%C3%A0%20dispositif%20de%20poursuite
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
On reconnaît deux principaux types d'orientations des modules : 1- sur un axe, le champ de modules poursuivant le soleil d'est en ouest, 2- sur deux axes, le pointage vers le soleil se faisant en tout temps. Les champs de modules photovoltaïques à dispositif de poursuite utilisent l'éclairage solaire direct et diffus. Les modèles pivotant sur deux axes captent le maximum d'énergie disponible quotidiennement. 1, record 6, French, - champ%20de%20modules%20photovolta%C3%AFques%20%C3%A0%20dispositif%20de%20poursuite
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 2 OBS
champ de modules photovoltaïques : Ensemble de modules photovoltaïques interconnectés et fontionnant comme une seule unité de production d'électricité. Les modules sont assemblés sur un support ou bâti commun. Dans le cas d'un système de dimension réduite, il peut s'agir d'un ensemble de deux modules sur leur support ou bâti. 3, record 6, French, - champ%20de%20modules%20photovolta%C3%AFques%20%C3%A0%20dispositif%20de%20poursuite
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 2008-01-14
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Optics
- Electromagnetic Radiation
- Solar Energy
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- incident solar radiation
1, record 7, English, incident%20solar%20radiation
correct
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The total amount of solar radiation striking a collector cover plate. 1, record 7, English, - incident%20solar%20radiation
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Optique
- Rayonnements électromagnétiques
- Énergie solaire
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- rayonnement solaire incident
1, record 7, French, rayonnement%20solaire%20incident
correct, masculine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Quantité totale de rayonnement solaire reçue par un capteur solaire. 2, record 7, French, - rayonnement%20solaire%20incident
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 CONT
L'insolation (heures d'ensoleillement chaque jour). Calculer la quantité de rayonnement solaire incident. 3, record 7, French, - rayonnement%20solaire%20incident
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Óptica
- Radiación electromagnética
- Energía solar
Record 7, Main entry term, Spanish
- radiación solar incidente
1, record 7, Spanish, radiaci%C3%B3n%20solar%20incidente
feminine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 7, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record 8 - internal organization data 2007-08-07
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- Energy Transformation
- Solar Energy
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- absorber
1, record 8, English, absorber
correct
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
Record 8, Synonyms, English
- absorber plate 2, record 8, English, absorber%20plate
correct
- absorbing surface 3, record 8, English, absorbing%20surface
correct
- absorber panel 3, record 8, English, absorber%20panel
correct
- absorbing plate 3, record 8, English, absorbing%20plate
correct
- collector panel 4, record 8, English, collector%20panel
correct
- collector plate 3, record 8, English, collector%20plate
correct
- collector surface 3, record 8, English, collector%20surface
correct
- absorbent surface 5, record 8, English, absorbent%20surface
Record 8, Textual support, English
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The part of a solar collector that receives the incident solar radiation and transforms it into thermal energy. 6, record 8, English, - absorber
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Transformation de l'énergie
- Énergie solaire
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- absorbeur
1, record 8, French, absorbeur
correct, masculine noun, standardized
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
Record 8, Synonyms, French
- surface absorbante 2, record 8, French, surface%20absorbante
correct, feminine noun
- surface d'absorption 3, record 8, French, surface%20d%27absorption
feminine noun
- surface collectrice 3, record 8, French, surface%20collectrice
feminine noun
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Composant d'un capteur qui a pour fonction d'absorber le rayonnement solaire incident, de le convertir en chaleur, et de transmettre celle-ci à un fluide caloporteur. [Définition normalisée par l'AFNOR.] 4, record 8, French, - absorbeur
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Les absorbeurs peuvent être de types différentes : plaque, grille, serpentin, etc. 4, record 8, French, - absorbeur
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 2 OBS
absorbeur : terme normalisé par l'AFNOR. 5, record 8, French, - absorbeur
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Transformación de la energía
- Energía solar
Record 8, Main entry term, Spanish
- absorbedor
1, record 8, Spanish, absorbedor
correct, masculine noun
Record 8, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 8, Synonyms, Spanish
- placa absorbedora 1, record 8, Spanish, placa%20absorbedora
correct, feminine noun
- superficie absorbente 2, record 8, Spanish, superficie%20absorbente
feminine noun
- superficie absorbedora 3, record 8, Spanish, superficie%20absorbedora
feminine noun
- superficie de absorción 3, record 8, Spanish, superficie%20de%20absorci%C3%B3n
feminine noun
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
Record 9 - internal organization data 2006-08-08
Record 9, English
Record 9, Subject field(s)
- Remote Sensing
- Electromagnetic Radiation
- Meteorology
Record 9, Main entry term, English
- emitted radiation
1, record 9, English, emitted%20radiation
correct, officially approved
Record 9, Abbreviations, English
Record 9, Synonyms, English
Record 9, Textual support, English
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The Earth Radiation Budget(ERB) consists of the balance between absorbed solar radiation and longwave radiation emitted by the Earth's surface and atmosphere. The emitted radiation is measured while the absorbed sunlight is determined as difference between the incident and the observed solar radiation reflected by the Earth system. 2, record 9, English, - emitted%20radiation
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 2 CONT
Emitted radiation. A leaf, like any object, constantly emits electromagnetic radiation at a rate that depends on its absolute temperature (in Kelvins, K). 3, record 9, English, - emitted%20radiation
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 3 CONT
From this equation, it is apparent that the amount of energy emitted depends on the wavelength (or frequency). The shorter the wavelength, the higher the energy. Emitted radiation consists of a continuous, non-uniform distribution of monochromatic (single-wavelength) components, varying widely with wavelength and direction. 4, record 9, English, - emitted%20radiation
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 4 CONT
Two generations of GOES [Geostationary Operational Environmental Satellite] satellites have been launched, each measuring emitted and reflected radiation from which atmospheric temperature, winds, moisture, and cloud cover can be derived. 5, record 9, English, - emitted%20radiation
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 OBS
emitted radiation: term officially approved by the RADARSAT-2 Terminology Approval Group (RTAG). 6, record 9, English, - emitted%20radiation
Record 9, French
Record 9, Domaine(s)
- Télédétection
- Rayonnements électromagnétiques
- Météorologie
Record 9, Main entry term, French
- rayonnement émis
1, record 9, French, rayonnement%20%C3%A9mis
correct, masculine noun, officially approved
Record 9, Abbreviations, French
Record 9, Synonyms, French
Record 9, Textual support, French
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 CONT
On repère la température par un phénomène physique mesurable qui varie dans le même sens; les phénomènes utilisés sont la dilatation des corps (gaz, liquide ou solide), la résistance électrique, la différence de potentiel thermoélectrique et le rayonnement émis. 2, record 9, French, - rayonnement%20%C3%A9mis
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 2 CONT
Tout objet isolé dans l'espace (planète ou satellite artificiel) prend une température telle que l'énergie du rayonnement électromagnétique (lumineux ou infra-lumineux) qu'il émet soit égale à l'énergie du rayonnement de même nature qu'il reçoit. Cette température dépend donc, pour les planètes, des gaz de leur atmosphère absorbant le rayonnement émis, c'est-à-dire, en fait, l'infrarouge. 3, record 9, French, - rayonnement%20%C3%A9mis
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 3 CONT
Deux générations de satellites GOES [Geostationary Operational Environmental Satellite] ont été lancés pour mesurer les rayonnements émis et réfléchis, desquels nous pouvons dériver les températures atmosphériques, les vents, l'humidité et la couverture de nuages. 4, record 9, French, - rayonnement%20%C3%A9mis
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 OBS
rayonnement émis : terme uniformisé par le Groupe de travail de la terminologie de RADARSAT-2 (GTTR). 5, record 9, French, - rayonnement%20%C3%A9mis
Record 9, Spanish
Record 9, Textual support, Spanish
Record 10 - internal organization data 2006-01-11
Record 10, English
Record 10, Subject field(s)
- Illumination Engineering
- Optics
- Space Physics
Record 10, Main entry term, English
- absorptance
1, record 10, English, absorptance
correct, officially approved
Record 10, Abbreviations, English
Record 10, Synonyms, English
- absorption factor 2, record 10, English, absorption%20factor
correct
- absorption ratio 3, record 10, English, absorption%20ratio
correct
Record 10, Textual support, English
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The ratio of absorbed to incident solar radiation. 3, record 10, English, - absorptance
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 OBS
absorptance: term officially approved by the RADARSAT-2 Terminology Approval Group (RTAG). 4, record 10, English, - absorptance
Record 10, French
Record 10, Domaine(s)
- Éclairagisme
- Optique
- Physique spatiale
Record 10, Main entry term, French
- absorptance
1, record 10, French, absorptance
correct, feminine noun, officially approved
Record 10, Abbreviations, French
Record 10, Synonyms, French
- facteur d'absorption 2, record 10, French, facteur%20d%27absorption
correct, masculine noun
Record 10, Textual support, French
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Rapport du flux d'énergie rayonnante absorbée par une surface au flux d'énergie reçue. 3, record 10, French, - absorptance
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 OBS
absorptance : terme uniformisé par le Groupe de travail de la terminologie de RADARSAT-2 (GTTR). 4, record 10, French, - absorptance
Record 10, Spanish
Record 10, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Luminotecnia
- Óptica
- Física espacial
Record 10, Main entry term, Spanish
- factor de absorción
1, record 10, Spanish, factor%20de%20absorci%C3%B3n
correct, masculine noun
Record 10, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 10, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 10, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Fracción de la radiación incidente que es absorbida por la superficie de un cuerpo. 1, record 10, Spanish, - factor%20de%20absorci%C3%B3n
Record 11 - internal organization data 2005-02-28
Record 11, English
Record 11, Subject field(s)
- Energy Transformation
- Solar Energy
Record 11, Main entry term, English
- nonconcentrating flat plate collector
1, record 11, English, nonconcentrating%20flat%20plate%20collector
correct
Record 11, Abbreviations, English
Record 11, Synonyms, English
Record 11, Textual support, English
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A solar collector for which the radiation intensity incident on the absorber is the same as the intensity at the collector aperture. 2, record 11, English, - nonconcentrating%20flat%20plate%20collector
Record 11, Key term(s)
- non-concentrating flat plate collector
- non concentrating flat plate collector
Record 11, French
Record 11, Domaine(s)
- Transformation de l'énergie
- Énergie solaire
Record 11, Main entry term, French
- capteur plan sans concentration
1, record 11, French, capteur%20plan%20sans%20concentration
correct, masculine noun
Record 11, Abbreviations, French
Record 11, Synonyms, French
Record 11, Textual support, French
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Capteur solaire pour lequel l'incidence de l'intensité de rayonnement sur l'absorbeur est identique à l'intensité à l'ouverture de capteur. 1, record 11, French, - capteur%20plan%20sans%20concentration
Record 11, Spanish
Record 11, Textual support, Spanish
Record 12 - internal organization data 2001-12-13
Record 12, English
Record 12, Subject field(s)
- Remote Sensing
- Optics
- Computer Graphics
Record 12, Main entry term, English
- reflectance spectrum
1, record 12, English, reflectance%20spectrum
correct
Record 12, Abbreviations, English
Record 12, Synonyms, English
Record 12, Textual support, English
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Optical remote sensing makes use of visible, near infrared and short-wave infrared sensors to form images of the earth's surface by detecting the solar radiation reflected from targets on the ground. Different materials reflect and absorb differently at different wavelengths. When solar radiation hits a target surface, it may be transmitted, absorbed or reflected. Different materials reflect and absorb differently at different wavelengths. The reflectance spectrum of a material is a plot of the fraction of radiation reflected as a function of the incident wavelength and serves as a unique signature for the material. 1, record 12, English, - reflectance%20spectrum
Record 12, French
Record 12, Domaine(s)
- Télédétection
- Optique
- Infographie
Record 12, Main entry term, French
- spectre de réflectance
1, record 12, French, spectre%20de%20r%C3%A9flectance
correct, masculine noun
Record 12, Abbreviations, French
Record 12, Synonyms, French
Record 12, Textual support, French
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Diminution de la longueur d'onde du point d'inflexion du spectre de réflectance d'érables à sucre (Acer saccharum Marsh) en fonction de la teneur en chlorophylle totale. 1, record 12, French, - spectre%20de%20r%C3%A9flectance
Record 12, Spanish
Record 12, Textual support, Spanish
Record 13 - internal organization data 2001-09-19
Record 13, English
Record 13, Subject field(s)
- Air Pollution
Record 13, Main entry term, English
- biological action spectrum
1, record 13, English, biological%20action%20spectrum
correct
Record 13, Abbreviations, English
Record 13, Synonyms, English
- action spectrum 1, record 13, English, action%20spectrum
correct
Record 13, Textual support, English
Record number: 13, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Curve showing the distribution of biological effects on some object as a function of the wavelength(or frequency) of some incident radiation(usually solar). 2, record 13, English, - biological%20action%20spectrum
Record 13, French
Record 13, Domaine(s)
- Pollution de l'air
Record 13, Main entry term, French
- spectre d'action biologique
1, record 13, French, spectre%20d%27action%20biologique
correct, masculine noun
Record 13, Abbreviations, French
Record 13, Synonyms, French
- spectre des effets biologiques 1, record 13, French, spectre%20des%20effets%20biologiques
correct, masculine noun
Record 13, Textual support, French
Record number: 13, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Courbe représentant la distribution des effets biologiques sur un objet en fonction des longueurs d'onde du rayonnement solaire ou d'un domaine spectral donné. 2, record 13, French, - spectre%20d%27action%20biologique
Record number: 13, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Sans déterminant, le terme anglais «action spectrum» désigne habituellement le spectre d'action biologique, du moins en ce qui a trait à la terminologie de l'ozone. 2, record 13, French, - spectre%20d%27action%20biologique
Record 13, Spanish
Record 13, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Contaminación del aire
Record 13, Main entry term, Spanish
- espectro de acción biológica
1, record 13, Spanish, espectro%20de%20acci%C3%B3n%20biol%C3%B3gica
masculine noun
Record 13, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 13, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 13, Textual support, Spanish
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