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PDO [14 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2022-12-13
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Atmospheric, Climatic and Meteorological Phenomena
- Climatology
- Climate Change
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- interdecadal Pacific oscillation
1, record 1, English, interdecadal%20Pacific%20oscillation
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
- IPO 1, record 1, English, IPO
correct
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A long-term oscillation of sea-surface temperatures in the Pacific Ocean that can last from 20 to 30 years. 2, record 1, English, - interdecadal%20Pacific%20oscillation
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The Interdecadal Pacific Oscillation(IPO) is related to the PDO [Pacific Decadal Oscillation], but with a much wider geographic range of influence... 3, record 1, English, - interdecadal%20Pacific%20oscillation
Record 1, Key term(s)
- inter-decadal Pacific oscillation
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Phénomènes météorologiques, climatiques et atmosphériques
- Climatologie
- Changements climatiques
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- oscillation interdécennale du Pacifique
1, record 1, French, oscillation%20interd%C3%A9cennale%20du%20Pacifique
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
- OIP 2, record 1, French, OIP
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- oscillation pacifique interdécennale 3, record 1, French, oscillation%20pacifique%20interd%C3%A9cennale
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
L'oscillation interdécennale du Pacifique (OIP) est liée à l'ODP [oscillation décennale du Pacifique], mais a une plus grande influence géographique [...] 2, record 1, French, - oscillation%20interd%C3%A9cennale%20du%20Pacifique
Record 1, Key term(s)
- oscillation pacifique inter-décennale
- oscillation inter-décennale du Pacifique
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2022-07-12
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Atmospheric, Climatic and Meteorological Phenomena
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- Pacific-North American pattern
1, record 2, English, Pacific%2DNorth%20American%20pattern
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
- PNA 2, record 2, English, PNA
correct
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- PNA pattern 3, record 2, English, PNA%20pattern
correct
- Pacific-North American teleconnection pattern 4, record 2, English, Pacific%2DNorth%20American%20teleconnection%20pattern
correct
- PNA teleconnection pattern 4, record 2, English, PNA%20teleconnection%20pattern
correct
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
An atmospheric large-scale wave pattern featuring a sequence of tropospheric high and low pressure anomalies stretching from the subtropical west Pacific to the east coast of North America. 3, record 2, English, - Pacific%2DNorth%20American%20pattern
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The climate of Alaska and northwestern Canada can be influenced by different climate indices, which vary on a yearly basis. The main climate indicators of the region are El Niño, the Arctic oscillation(AO), the Pacific North American pattern(PNA) and the Pacific decadal oscillation(PDO). 2, record 2, English, - Pacific%2DNorth%20American%20pattern
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Phénomènes météorologiques, climatiques et atmosphériques
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- téléconnexion Pacifique-Amérique du Nord
1, record 2, French, t%C3%A9l%C3%A9connexion%20Pacifique%2DAm%C3%A9rique%20du%20Nord
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- téléconnexion PAN 1, record 2, French, t%C3%A9l%C3%A9connexion%20PAN
correct, feminine noun
- configuration Pacifique-Amérique du Nord 2, record 2, French, configuration%20Pacifique%2DAm%C3%A9rique%20du%20Nord
correct, feminine noun
- PNA 2, record 2, French, PNA
feminine noun
- PNA 2, record 2, French, PNA
- téléconnexion PNA 2, record 2, French, t%C3%A9l%C3%A9connexion%20PNA
feminine noun
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Configuration ondulatoire atmosphérique à grande échelle présentant une séquence d'anomalies troposphériques anticycloniques et dépressionnaires s'étendant depuis la partie ouest du Pacifique subtropical jusqu'à la côte est de l'Amérique du Nord. 2, record 2, French, - t%C3%A9l%C3%A9connexion%20Pacifique%2DAm%C3%A9rique%20du%20Nord
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Le climat de l'Alaska et du nord-ouest du Canada peut être modifié par différents indicateurs climatiques, lesquels varient annuellement. Les principaux indicateurs climatiques de la région sont El Niño, l'oscillation arctique (OA), la téléconnexion Pacifique-Amérique du Nord (téléconnexion PAN) et l'oscillation décennale du Pacifique (ODP). 1, record 2, French, - t%C3%A9l%C3%A9connexion%20Pacifique%2DAm%C3%A9rique%20du%20Nord
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
PNA : de l'anglais «Pacific-North American». 3, record 2, French, - t%C3%A9l%C3%A9connexion%20Pacifique%2DAm%C3%A9rique%20du%20Nord
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2020-08-10
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Atmospheric, Climatic and Meteorological Phenomena
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- North Pacific multidecadal oscillation
1, record 3, English, North%20Pacific%20multidecadal%20oscillation
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
- NPMO 2, record 3, English, NPMO
correct
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
[The researchers] showed the intimate multiscale coupled interactions and connections among dominant timescales and patterns of climate variability involving the Pacific decadal oscillation(PDO), the related North Pacific multidecadal oscillation(NPMO), and the Atlantic multidecadal oscillation(AMO). 3, record 3, English, - North%20Pacific%20multidecadal%20oscillation
Record 3, Key term(s)
- North Pacific multi-decadal oscillation
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Phénomènes météorologiques, climatiques et atmosphériques
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- oscillation multidécennale du Pacifique Nord
1, record 3, French, oscillation%20multid%C3%A9cennale%20du%20Pacifique%20Nord
proposal, feminine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record 3, Key term(s)
- oscillation multi-décennale du Pacifique Nord
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2017-12-18
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Various Proper Names
- Regulations and Standards (Food)
- The Product (Marketing)
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- Protected Designation of Origin
1, record 4, English, Protected%20Designation%20of%20Origin
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
- PDO 1, record 4, English, PDO
correct
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
[A] term used to describe foodstuffs which are produced, processed and prepared in a given geographical area using recognised know-how ... 2, record 4, English, - Protected%20Designation%20of%20Origin
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
For example, Roquefort, Parmigiano Reggiano and Stilton are Protected Designations of Origin. 3, record 4, English, - Protected%20Designation%20of%20Origin
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Appellations diverses
- Réglementation et normalisation (Alimentation)
- Produit (Commercialisation)
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- Appellation d'origine protégée
1, record 4, French, Appellation%20d%27origine%20prot%C3%A9g%C3%A9e
correct, feminine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
- AOP 2, record 4, French, AOP
correct, feminine noun
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
[...] dénomination d'un produit [alimentaire] dont la production, la transformation et l'élaboration doivent avoir lieu dans une aire géographique déterminée avec un savoir-faire reconnu et constaté [...] 3, record 4, French, - Appellation%20d%27origine%20prot%C3%A9g%C3%A9e
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Par exemple, Roquefort, Parmigiano Reggiano et Stilton sont des Appellations d'origine protégée. 4, record 4, French, - Appellation%20d%27origine%20prot%C3%A9g%C3%A9e
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Denominaciones varias
- Reglamentación y normalización (Alimentación)
- Producto (Comercialización)
Record 4, Main entry term, Spanish
- Denominación de Origen Protegida
1, record 4, Spanish, Denominaci%C3%B3n%20de%20Origen%20Protegida
correct, feminine noun, Europe
Record 4, Abbreviations, Spanish
- DOP 1, record 4, Spanish, DOP
correct, feminine noun, Europe
Record 4, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
[Denominación que] designa el nombre de un producto cuya producción, transformación y elaboración deben realizarse en una zona geográfica determinada, con unos conocimientos específicos reconocidos y comprobados. 1, record 4, Spanish, - Denominaci%C3%B3n%20de%20Origen%20Protegida
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Para garantizar la procedencia y la calidad homogénea de los productos agroalimentarios, surgen en Europa unas figuras de protección, las denominaciones de origen, cuya normativa se ha unificado en todo el continente. 1, record 4, Spanish, - Denominaci%C3%B3n%20de%20Origen%20Protegida
Record 5 - internal organization data 2013-07-17
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Climatology
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- Pacific decadal oscillation
1, record 5, English, Pacific%20decadal%20oscillation
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
- PDO 1, record 5, English, PDO
correct
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The Pacific decadal oscillation(PDO), defined as the leading empirical orthogonal function of North Pacific sea surface temperature anomalies, is a widely used index for decadal variability. 1, record 5, English, - Pacific%20decadal%20oscillation
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Climatologie
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- oscillation décennale du Pacifique
1, record 5, French, oscillation%20d%C3%A9cennale%20du%20Pacifique
correct, feminine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
- ODP 1, record 5, French, ODP
correct, feminine noun
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
L’oscillation décennale du Pacifique (ODP) est une variation de la température de surface de la mer dans le bassin de l’océan Pacifique qui déplace la trajectoire des systèmes météorologiques de manière cyclique sur une période de plusieurs décennies, habituellement de 20 à 30 ans. 2, record 5, French, - oscillation%20d%C3%A9cennale%20du%20Pacifique
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 2012-07-31
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Military (General)
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- publications distribution office 1, record 6, English, publications%20distribution%20office
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Militaire (Généralités)
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- bureau de distribution des publications 1, record 6, French, bureau%20de%20distribution%20des%20publications
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 1997-11-11
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Organizations, Administrative Units and Committees
- Management Operations (General)
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- Projects and Development Office 1, record 7, English, Projects%20and%20Development%20Office
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
UNRWA [United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East]. 1, record 7, English, - Projects%20and%20Development%20Office
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Organismes, unités administratives et comités
- Opérations de la gestion (Généralités)
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- Bureau des projets et du développement
1, record 7, French, Bureau%20des%20projets%20et%20du%20d%C3%A9veloppement
masculine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Organismos, unidades administrativas y comités
- Operaciones de la gestión (Generalidades)
Record 7, Main entry term, Spanish
- Oficina de Proyectos y Desarrollo
1, record 7, Spanish, Oficina%20de%20Proyectos%20y%20Desarrollo
feminine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 7, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record 8 - internal organization data 1993-01-26
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- Military Materiel Management
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- posted dues-out - Outstanding over 90 days 1, record 8, English, posted%20dues%2Dout%20%2D%20Outstanding%20over%2090%20days
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
Record 8, Synonyms, English
- PDO-Outstanding Over 90 Days 1, record 8, English, PDO%2DOutstanding%20Over%2090%20Days
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Gestion du matériel militaire
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- Quantité inscrite comme stock affecté pendant plus de 90 jours
1, record 8, French, Quantit%C3%A9%20inscrite%20comme%20stock%20affect%C3%A9%20pendant%20plus%20de%2090%20jours
feminine noun
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
Record 8, Synonyms, French
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
Record 9 - internal organization data 1993-01-26
Record 9, English
Record 9, Subject field(s)
- Military Materiel Management
Record 9, Main entry term, English
- posted dues-out cancellation 1, record 9, English, posted%20dues%2Dout%20cancellation
Record 9, Abbreviations, English
Record 9, Synonyms, English
- PDO Cancellation 1, record 9, English, PDO%20Cancellation
Record 9, French
Record 9, Domaine(s)
- Gestion du matériel militaire
Record 9, Main entry term, French
- annulation de quantité inscrite comme stock affecté
1, record 9, French, annulation%20de%20quantit%C3%A9%20inscrite%20comme%20stock%20affect%C3%A9
feminine noun
Record 9, Abbreviations, French
Record 9, Synonyms, French
Record 9, Textual support, French
Record 9, Spanish
Record 9, Textual support, Spanish
Record 10 - internal organization data 1993-01-26
Record 10, English
Record 10, Subject field(s)
- Military Materiel Management
Record 10, Main entry term, English
- outstanding post dues-out advice 1, record 10, English, outstanding%20post%20dues%2Dout%20advice
Record 10, Abbreviations, English
Record 10, Synonyms, English
- outstanding PDO advice 1, record 10, English, outstanding%20PDO%20advice
Record 10, French
Record 10, Domaine(s)
- Gestion du matériel militaire
Record 10, Main entry term, French
- avis concernant la demande en souffrance de matériel inscrit comme stock affecté
1, record 10, French, avis%20concernant%20la%20demande%20en%20souffrance%20de%20mat%C3%A9riel%20inscrit%20comme%20stock%20affect%C3%A9
masculine noun
Record 10, Abbreviations, French
Record 10, Synonyms, French
Record 10, Textual support, French
Record 10, Spanish
Record 10, Textual support, Spanish
Record 11 - internal organization data 1993-01-26
Record 11, English
Record 11, Subject field(s)
- Military Materiel Management
Record 11, Main entry term, English
- posted dues-out advice 1, record 11, English, posted%20dues%2Dout%20advice
Record 11, Abbreviations, English
Record 11, Synonyms, English
- PDO Advice 1, record 11, English, PDO%20Advice
Record 11, French
Record 11, Domaine(s)
- Gestion du matériel militaire
Record 11, Main entry term, French
- avis relatif au matériel inscrit comme stock affecté
1, record 11, French, avis%20relatif%20au%20mat%C3%A9riel%20inscrit%20comme%20stock%20affect%C3%A9
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 1986-04-18
Record 12, English
Record 12, Subject field(s)
- Military Materiel Management
Record 12, Main entry term, English
- post dues-out
1, record 12, English, post%20dues%2Dout
correct, verb
Record 12, Abbreviations, English
- PDO 1, record 12, English, PDO
correct
Record 12, Synonyms, English
Record 12, French
Record 12, Domaine(s)
- Gestion du matériel militaire
Record 12, Main entry term, French
- inscrire comme stock à expédier
1, record 12, French, inscrire%20comme%20stock%20%C3%A0%20exp%C3%A9dier
correct
Record 12, Abbreviations, French
Record 12, Synonyms, French
Record 12, Textual support, French
Record 12, Spanish
Record 12, Textual support, Spanish
Record 13 - internal organization data 1984-10-23
Record 13, English
Record 13, Subject field(s)
- Occupation Names (General)
- Air Transport
Record 13, Main entry term, English
- Performance Development Officer 1, record 13, English, Performance%20Development%20Officer
Record 13, Abbreviations, English
Record 13, Synonyms, English
Record 13, Textual support, English
Record number: 13, Textual support number: 1 OBS
MOT 1, record 13, English, - Performance%20Development%20Officer
Record 13, French
Record 13, Domaine(s)
- Désignations des emplois (Généralités)
- Transport aérien
Record 13, Main entry term, French
- agent de l'amélioration du rendement 1, record 13, French, agent%20de%20l%27am%C3%A9lioration%20du%20rendement
Record 13, Abbreviations, French
Record 13, Synonyms, French
Record 13, Textual support, French
Record number: 13, Textual support number: 1 OBS
(Dorval) GH/GL 2.76 1, record 13, French, - agent%20de%20l%27am%C3%A9lioration%20du%20rendement
Record 13, Spanish
Record 13, Textual support, Spanish
Record 14 - internal organization data 1978-08-01
Record 14, English
Record 14, Subject field(s)
- Mineralogy
Record 14, Main entry term, English
- palladinite
1, record 14, English, palladinite
correct
Record 14, Abbreviations, English
Record 14, Synonyms, English
Record 14, Textual support, English
Record number: 14, Textual support number: 1 OBS
2(PdO). 1, record 14, English, - palladinite
Record number: 14, Textual support number: 2 OBS
[A mineral.] 2, record 14, English, - palladinite
Record 14, French
Record 14, Domaine(s)
- Minéralogie
Record 14, Main entry term, French
- palladinite
1, record 14, French, palladinite
correct
Record 14, Abbreviations, French
Record 14, Synonyms, French
Record 14, Textual support, French
Record number: 14, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Oxyde naturel de palladium. 1, record 14, French, - palladinite
Record 14, Spanish
Record 14, Textual support, Spanish
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