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OPERATIONAL METEOROLOGICAL INFORMATION [7 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2004-12-05
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- International Bodies and Committees
- Meteorology
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- World Weather Watch
1, record 1, English, World%20Weather%20Watch
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
- WWW 1, record 1, English, WWW
correct
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The world-wide, coordinated, developing system of meteorological facilities and services provided by WMO [World Meteorological Organization] members for the purpose of ensuring that all members obtain the meteorological information required both for operational work and for research. 2, record 1, English, - World%20Weather%20Watch
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The essential elements of the WWW are: the Global Observing System; the Global Data-processing System; the Global Telecommunication System. 2, record 1, English, - World%20Weather%20Watch
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités internationaux
- Météorologie
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- Veille météorologique mondiale
1, record 1, French, Veille%20m%C3%A9t%C3%A9orologique%20mondiale
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
- VMM 1, record 1, French, VMM
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Système mondial, coordonné et évolutif, constitué d'installations et services météorologiques fournis par les membres de l'OMM [Organisation météorologique mondiale] et dont le but est de permettre à tous les membres d'obtenir les renseignements météorologiques nécessaires tant pour l'exploitation que pour la recherche. 2, record 1, French, - Veille%20m%C3%A9t%C3%A9orologique%20mondiale
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Les éléments essentiels de la VMM sont : le Système mondial d'observation; le Système mondial de traitement des données; le Système mondial de télécommunications. 2, record 1, French, - Veille%20m%C3%A9t%C3%A9orologique%20mondiale
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Organismos y comités internacionales
- Meteorología
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- Vigilancia Meteorológica Mundial
1, record 1, Spanish, Vigilancia%20Meteorol%C3%B3gica%20Mundial
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
- VMM 1, record 1, Spanish, VMM
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Sistema mundial coordinado y en curso de evolución integrado por instalaciones y servicios meteorológicos proporcionados por los miembros de la OMM [Organización Meteorológica Mundial] a fin de asegurar que todos los miembros obtengan la información meteorológica necesaria para las actividades operativas y la investigación. 2, record 1, Spanish, - Vigilancia%20Meteorol%C3%B3gica%20Mundial
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Los elementos primordiales de la VMM son: el Sistema Mundial de Observación; el Sistema Mundial de Proceso de Datos; el Sistema Mundial de Telecomunicación. 2, record 1, Spanish, - Vigilancia%20Meteorol%C3%B3gica%20Mundial
Record 2 - internal organization data 2004-12-05
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- International Bodies and Committees
- Meteorology
- Air Transport
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- World Meteorological Organization
1, record 2, English, World%20Meteorological%20Organization
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
- WMO 2, record 2, English, WMO
correct
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- International Meteorological Organization 3, record 2, English, International%20Meteorological%20Organization
former designation, correct
- IMO 3, record 2, English, IMO
former designation, correct
- IMO 3, record 2, English, IMO
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Specialized agency of the United Nations Organization for coordinating, standardizing and improving meteorological activities throughout the world and for encouraging the efficient exchange of information between countries, in the interest of various human activities. 4, record 2, English, - World%20Meteorological%20Organization
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The purposes of WMO are to facilitate international cooperation in the establishment of networks of stations for making meteorological, hydrological and other observations; and to promote the rapid exchange of meteorological information, the standardization of meteorological observations and the uniform publication of observations and statistics. It also furthers the application of meteorology to aviation, shipping, water problems, agriculture and other human activities, promotes operational hydrology and encourages research and training in meteorology. 5, record 2, English, - World%20Meteorological%20Organization
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités internationaux
- Météorologie
- Transport aérien
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- Organisation météorologique mondiale
1, record 2, French, Organisation%20m%C3%A9t%C3%A9orologique%20mondiale
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
- OMM 2, record 2, French, OMM
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- Organisation météorologique internationale 3, record 2, French, Organisation%20m%C3%A9t%C3%A9orologique%20internationale
former designation, correct, feminine noun
- OMI 3, record 2, French, OMI
former designation, correct, feminine noun
- OMI 3, record 2, French, OMI
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Institution spécialisée de l'Organisation des Nations Unies chargée de coordonner, uniformiser et améliorer les activités météorologiques à travers le monde et d'encourager l'échange efficace de renseignements entre pays, dans l'intérêt de diverses activités humaines. 4, record 2, French, - Organisation%20m%C3%A9t%C3%A9orologique%20mondiale
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
L'OMM a pour mission de faciliter la coopération mondiale en matière d'observation et de services météorologiques, d'encourager l'échange rapide de l'information météorologique, ainsi que la normalisation des observations météorologiques et d'assurer la publication des données d'observation et des statistiques correspondantes. Elle a aussi pour but de favoriser les applications de la météorologie à l'aviation, à la navigation maritime, aux secteurs de l'eau et de l'agriculture et à d'autres activités humaines, de promouvoir l'hydrologie opérationnelle et d'encourager la recherche et la formation météorologique. 5, record 2, French, - Organisation%20m%C3%A9t%C3%A9orologique%20mondiale
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Organismos y comités internacionales
- Meteorología
- Transporte aéreo
Record 2, Main entry term, Spanish
- Organización Meteorológica Mundial
1, record 2, Spanish, Organizaci%C3%B3n%20Meteorol%C3%B3gica%20Mundial
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, Spanish
- OMM 1, record 2, Spanish, OMM
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Synonyms, Spanish
- Organización Meteorológica Internacional 2, record 2, Spanish, Organizaci%C3%B3n%20Meteorol%C3%B3gica%20Internacional
former designation, correct, feminine noun
- OMI 3, record 2, Spanish, OMI
former designation, correct, feminine noun
- OMI 3, record 2, Spanish, OMI
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Organismo especializado de la Organización de las Naciones Unidas encargado de coordinar, uniformar y mejorar las actividades meteorológicas mundiales, así como de estimular un intercambio eficiente, entre los países, de informaciones que son de interés para múltiples actividades humanas. 4, record 2, Spanish, - Organizaci%C3%B3n%20Meteorol%C3%B3gica%20Mundial
Record 3 - internal organization data 2003-06-10
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- System Names
- Satellite Telecommunications
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- Satellite Distribution System
1, record 3, English, Satellite%20Distribution%20System
correct, international
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
- SADIS 1, record 3, English, SADIS
correct, international
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
SADIS is an operational system dedicated to primarily aeronautical meteorological information in line with ICAO(International Civil Aviation Organisation) worldwide provision. It provides a point to multipoint service on a 24-hrs. basis via satellite. The SADIS uplink is situated at the Mercury Communications at Whitehill Earthstation in UK. 1, record 3, English, - Satellite%20Distribution%20System
Record 3, Key term(s)
- Satellite distribution system for information relating to air navigation
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Noms de systèmes
- Télécommunications par satellite
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- Satellite Distribution System
1, record 3, French, Satellite%20Distribution%20System
correct, international
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
- SADIS 1, record 3, French, SADIS
correct, international
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record 3, Key term(s)
- Système de diffusion par satellite d'informations relatives à la navigation aérienne
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Nombres de sistemas
- Telecomunicaciones por satélite
Record 3, Main entry term, Spanish
- Sistema de Distribución de Datos Satelitales
1, record 3, Spanish, Sistema%20de%20Distribuci%C3%B3n%20de%20Datos%20Satelitales
masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 3, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2003-04-09
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Meteorological Forecasting, Data Measurement and Analysis
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- operational weather forecast
1, record 4, English, operational%20weather%20forecast
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
- operational meteorological forecast 2, record 4, English, operational%20meteorological%20forecast
correct
- operational forecast 3, record 4, English, operational%20forecast
correct
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Modern operational weather forecasts now include information on the likelihood of various weather events, usually determined through ensemble prediction systems (EPS). 1, record 4, English, - operational%20weather%20forecast
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 2 CONT
... ISCS/WAFS [International Satellite Communications System/World Area Forecast System] purpose is to provide the worldwide aviation community with operational meteorological forecasts and information about meteorological phenomena required for flight planning and safe, economic, and efficient air navigation. 2, record 4, English, - operational%20weather%20forecast
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 3 CONT
Operational weather forecasts contain information about future weather. To extract the maximum amount of value from such forecasts, they must be integrated into decision making in a rational way. This can be achieved by modelling the impact of weather on the utility of a company. 4, record 4, English, - operational%20weather%20forecast
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Operational forecaster analyzes weather conditions and issues forecasts or alerts the public of severe weather 5, record 4, English, - operational%20weather%20forecast
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Prévisions météorologiques et mesure et analyse des données
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- prévision météorologique opérationnelle
1, record 4, French, pr%C3%A9vision%20m%C3%A9t%C3%A9orologique%20op%C3%A9rationnelle
correct, feminine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
- prévision opérationnelle 2, record 4, French, pr%C3%A9vision%20op%C3%A9rationnelle
correct, feminine noun
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Prévisions météorologiques opérationnelles. Les prévisions couvrant les 5 prochains jours en provenance du U.K. Met. Office sont reçues automatiquement deux fois par jour et présentées sous diverses formes. Tableau (pression atmosphérique, force et direction du vent à Westhinder). Graphique (évolution temporelle de la force du vent à Westhinder). Animation (évolution spatiale et temporelle de la pression atmosphérique et de la force et direction du vent dans la région Nord-Atlantique). 1, record 4, French, - pr%C3%A9vision%20m%C3%A9t%C3%A9orologique%20op%C3%A9rationnelle
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 2 CONT
Actuellement on dispose de prévisions opérationnelles dont la validité atteint cinq jours. 2, record 4, French, - pr%C3%A9vision%20m%C3%A9t%C3%A9orologique%20op%C3%A9rationnelle
Record 4, Key term(s)
- prévision opérationnelle du temps
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 2001-03-22
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Air Transport
- Meteorology
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- operational meteorological information
1, record 5, English, operational%20meteorological%20information
correct, officially approved
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
- OPMET 2, record 5, English, OPMET
correct
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
operational meteorological information : term officially approved by the International Civil Aviation Organization(ICAO). 3, record 5, English, - operational%20meteorological%20information
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Transport aérien
- Météorologie
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- renseignements météorologiques d'exploitation
1, record 5, French, renseignements%20m%C3%A9t%C3%A9orologiques%20d%27exploitation
correct, masculine noun, plural, officially approved
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
- OPMET 2, record 5, French, OPMET
correct, masculine noun, plural
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
renseignements météorologiques d'exploitation : terme uniformisé par l'Organisation de l'aviation civile internationale (OACI). 3, record 5, French, - renseignements%20m%C3%A9t%C3%A9orologiques%20d%27exploitation
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Transporte aéreo
- Meteorología
Record 5, Main entry term, Spanish
- información meteorológica relativa a las operaciones
1, record 5, Spanish, informaci%C3%B3n%20meteorol%C3%B3gica%20relativa%20a%20las%20operaciones
correct, feminine noun, officially approved
Record 5, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 5, Synonyms, Spanish
- datos meteorológicos operativos 2, record 5, Spanish, datos%20meteorol%C3%B3gicos%20operativos
masculine noun, plural
- OPMET 2, record 5, Spanish, OPMET
masculine noun, plural
- OPMET 2, record 5, Spanish, OPMET
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
información meteorológica relativa a las operaciones: término aceptado oficialmente por la Organización de Aviación Civil Internacional (OACI). 3, record 5, Spanish, - informaci%C3%B3n%20meteorol%C3%B3gica%20relativa%20a%20las%20operaciones
Record 6 - internal organization data 2001-02-07
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Meteorology
- Air Transport
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- meteorological operational telecommunication network
1, record 6, English, meteorological%20operational%20telecommunication%20network
correct, officially approved
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
An integrated system of meteorological operational channels, as part of the aeronautical fixed service(AFS), for the exchange of aeronautical meteorological information between the aeronautical fixed stations within the network. 1, record 6, English, - meteorological%20operational%20telecommunication%20network
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
"Integrated" is to be interpreted as a mode of operation necessary to ensure that the information can be transmitted and received by the stations within the network in accordance with pre-established schedules. 1, record 6, English, - meteorological%20operational%20telecommunication%20network
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 2 OBS
meteorological operational telecommunication network: term and definition officially approved by the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO). 2, record 6, English, - meteorological%20operational%20telecommunication%20network
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Météorologie
- Transport aérien
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- réseau de télécommunications pour l'échange de renseignements météorologiques d'exploitation
1, record 6, French, r%C3%A9seau%20de%20t%C3%A9l%C3%A9communications%20pour%20l%27%C3%A9change%20de%20renseignements%20m%C3%A9t%C3%A9orologiques%20d%27exploitation
correct, masculine noun, officially approved
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Réseau coordonné de voies d'échange de renseignements météorologiques d'exploitation faisant partie du service fixe aéronautique (SFA), utilisé pour l'échange de renseignements météorologiques aéronautiques entre les stations fixes aéronautiques de ce réseau. 1, record 6, French, - r%C3%A9seau%20de%20t%C3%A9l%C3%A9communications%20pour%20l%27%C3%A9change%20de%20renseignements%20m%C3%A9t%C3%A9orologiques%20d%27exploitation
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Un réseau est dit coordonné s'il est exploité de telle manière que des renseignements peuvent être transmis et reçus par les stations de ce réseau conformément à des horaires préétablis. 1, record 6, French, - r%C3%A9seau%20de%20t%C3%A9l%C3%A9communications%20pour%20l%27%C3%A9change%20de%20renseignements%20m%C3%A9t%C3%A9orologiques%20d%27exploitation
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 2 OBS
réseau de télécommunications pour l'échange de renseignements météorologiques d'exploitation : terme et définition uniformisés par l'Organisation de l'aviation civile internationale (OACI). 2, record 6, French, - r%C3%A9seau%20de%20t%C3%A9l%C3%A9communications%20pour%20l%27%C3%A9change%20de%20renseignements%20m%C3%A9t%C3%A9orologiques%20d%27exploitation
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Meteorología
- Transporte aéreo
Record 6, Main entry term, Spanish
- red de telecomunicaciones meteorológicas operacionales
1, record 6, Spanish, red%20de%20telecomunicaciones%20meteorol%C3%B3gicas%20operacionales
correct, feminine noun, officially approved
Record 6, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 6, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Sistema integrado de canales meteorológicos operacionales, como parte del servicio fijo aeronáutico (AFS), para el intercambio de información meteorológica aeronáutica entre las estaciones fijas aeronáuticas que están dentro de la red. 1, record 6, Spanish, - red%20de%20telecomunicaciones%20meteorol%C3%B3gicas%20operacionales
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
"Integrado", ha de interpretarse como el modo de operación necesario para garantizar que la información pueda ser transmitida y recibida por las estaciones de la red, de acuerdo con horarios establecidos previamente. 1, record 6, Spanish, - red%20de%20telecomunicaciones%20meteorol%C3%B3gicas%20operacionales
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 2 OBS
red de telecomunicaciones meteorológicas operacionales : término y definición aceptados oficialmente por la Organización de Aviación Civil Internacional (OACI). 2, record 6, Spanish, - red%20de%20telecomunicaciones%20meteorol%C3%B3gicas%20operacionales
Record 7 - internal organization data 1986-03-31
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Meteorology
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- linear regression by successive selection of predictors 1, record 7, English, linear%20regression%20by%20successive%20selection%20of%20predictors
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
References :"A Discussion on the S1 Score", R D'Amours, "Contingency Tables and Their Statistics", R Verret, "Operational Meteorological in the World Context", I B Findleton, & "Verifications of Automated Temperature Forecasts", N Brunet, G Richard and N Yacowar, in CMC Information, V II, No 2. 1, record 7, English, - linear%20regression%20by%20successive%20selection%20of%20predictors
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Météorologie
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- système de régression linéaire par sélection successive des prédicteurs
1, record 7, French, syst%C3%A8me%20de%20r%C3%A9gression%20lin%C3%A9aire%20par%20s%C3%A9lection%20successive%20des%20pr%C3%A9dicteurs
masculine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
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