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POINT FORECAST [6 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2018-10-23
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Meteorological Forecasting, Data Measurement and Analysis
- Aircraft Piloting and Navigation
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- upper level wind and temperature forecast
1, record 1, English, upper%20level%20wind%20and%20temperature%20forecast
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
- FD 2, record 1, English, FD
correct
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- forecast of winds and temperatures aloft 3, record 1, English, forecast%20of%20winds%20and%20temperatures%20aloft
correct
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Forecast of winds and temperatures for designated levels, over a designated point, at a specific time, recommended for use by aviation for a stated period. 3, record 1, English, - upper%20level%20wind%20and%20temperature%20forecast
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Upper level wind and temperature forecasts (FD) are upper level forecasts of wind velocity, expressed in knots (kt) and to the nearest 10º true, and temperature, expressed in degrees Celsius (ºC). Temperatures are not forecast for 3 000 ft [feet]; in addition, this level is omitted if the terrain elevation is greater than 1 500 ft. All forecast temperatures for altitudes over 24 000 ft are negative. 4, record 1, English, - upper%20level%20wind%20and%20temperature%20forecast
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Prévisions météorologiques et mesure et analyse des données
- Pilotage et navigation aérienne
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- prévision des vents et des températures en altitude
1, record 1, French, pr%C3%A9vision%20des%20vents%20et%20des%20temp%C3%A9ratures%20en%20altitude
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
- FD 2, record 1, French, FD
correct
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Prévision des vents et des températures pour des niveaux déterminés, au-dessus d'un point déterminé à un moment précis et dont on recommande l'emploi en aéronautique pour une période définie. 3, record 1, French, - pr%C3%A9vision%20des%20vents%20et%20des%20temp%C3%A9ratures%20en%20altitude
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Les prévisions des vents et des températures en altitude (FD) sont des prévisions de vitesse du vent en nœuds (kt) et arrondie à la dizaine de degrés vrais la plus proche, et de température en degrés Celsius (ºC). Les températures ne sont pas prévues pour le niveau des 3 000 pi [pieds], qui d'ailleurs est omise quand l'élévation du terrain est supérieure à 1 500 pi. Toutes les températures prévues pour des altitudes supérieures à 24 000 pi sont négatives. 4, record 1, French, - pr%C3%A9vision%20des%20vents%20et%20des%20temp%C3%A9ratures%20en%20altitude
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2017-11-20
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Mathematics
- Computer Graphics
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- nonlinear model
1, record 2, English, nonlinear%20model
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Nonlinear models differ from linear ones in a number of ways. Rather than trying to figure out all the chains of causality, the modeler looks for nodes where feedback loops join and tries to capture as many of the important loops as possible in the system's "picture". Rather than shaping the model to make a forecast about future events or to exercise some central control, the nonlinear modeler is content to perturb the model, trying out different variables in order to learn about the system's critical point and its homeostasis(resistance to change). The modeler is not seeking to control the complex system by quantifying it and mastering its causality;(s) he wants to increase her "intuitions" about how the system works so(s) he can interact with it more harmoniously. 1, record 2, English, - nonlinear%20model
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Mathématiques
- Infographie
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- modèle non linéaire
1, record 2, French, mod%C3%A8le%20non%20lin%C3%A9aire
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Les modèles non linéaires diffèrent de leurs équivalents linéaires de diverses manières. Plutôt que de tenter de déterminer toutes les chaînes de causalité, le créateur de modèles recherche les nœuds liant des boucles de rétroaction et tente de capturer le plus grand nombre possible de boucles importantes dans l'«image» du système. Plutôt que de façonner le modèle pour donner une prévision d'événements futurs ou pour exercer une sorte de contrôle central, le créateur de modèles non linéaires se contente de perturber le modèle, testant différentes variables afin d'en apprendre plus sur les points critiques du système et sur son homéostase (résistance aux changements). Il ne tente pas de contrôler le système complexe en le quantifiant et en maîtrisant sa causalité; il désire augmenter ses «intuitions» en ce qui concerne le fonctionnement du système, afin de pouvoir interagir avec lui de manière plus harmonieuse. 1, record 2, French, - mod%C3%A8le%20non%20lin%C3%A9aire
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2002-03-18
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Weather Stations and Meteorological Instruments and Equipment
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- regional focal point
1, record 3, English, regional%20focal%20point
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The Center for Weather Forecasts and Climate Studies(CPTEC) of the National Institute for Space Research(INPE), located in Cachoeira Paulista, São Paulo, Brazil, develops, produces and disseminates weather forecasts as well as seasonal climate forecasts since early 1995.... It is a regional focal point for numerical seasonal climate forecast for Brazil and the rest of the continent. 3, record 3, English, - regional%20focal%20point
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Stations, instruments et équipements météorologiques
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- centre régional de coordination
1, record 3, French, centre%20r%C3%A9gional%20de%20coordination
masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Estaciones, instrumentos y equipos meteorológicos
Record 3, Main entry term, Spanish
- centro regional de coordinación
1, record 3, Spanish, centro%20regional%20de%20coordinaci%C3%B3n
masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 3, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 1998-02-24
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Various Proper Names
- Public Sector Budgeting
- Informatics
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- Budget and Forecasting Module 1, record 4, English, Budget%20and%20Forecasting%20Module
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
This is one of the six modules of PWGSC' s [Public Works and Government Services Canada] Common Departmental Financial System(CDFS). The budget portion of the Budget and Forecasting Module allows input of financial, full time equivalent, or statistical data, either by keyboard or by an upload of an ASCII file. This data can be input as one amount or spread by period(month, quarter, etc.). This portion of the Module allows users to identify budget transfers as temporary or permanent. It also provides for a budget entry at the lowest level, that will reference a client defined control point and distribute the budget amounts down from the reference point to the lowest level respecting the allotment controls that are in place in the Financial Control Table(allotment data). The forecast portion of the Module allows for the input of financial, full time equivalent, or statistical data, by keyboard or an upload. Data can be input as one amount which overwrites the current amount. 1, record 4, English, - Budget%20and%20Forecasting%20Module
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Appellations diverses
- Budget des collectivités publiques
- Informatique
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- module Budget et prévisions
1, record 4, French, module%20Budget%20et%20pr%C3%A9visions
masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
- MBP 1, record 4, French, MBP
masculine noun
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Il s'agit d'un des six modules du Système financier ministériel commun (SFMC) de TPSGC [Travaux publics et Services gouvernementaux Canada]. La partie budget du module Budget et prévisions permet la saisie des données financières, des données relatives aux équivalents temps plein ou des données statistiques par clavier ou par téléchargement d'un fichier ASCII. Les données peuvent être saisies d'un coup ou par période (mois, trimestre, etc.). Cette partie du module permet aux utilisateurs de déterminer si les transferts budgétaires sont temporaires ou permanents; elle permet également le chargement ascendant de la Table de contrôle financier (données sur les affectations). La partie prévisions du module permet la saisie des données financières, des données relatives aux équivalents temps plein ou des données statistiques par clavier ou par téléchargement. Les données peuvent être saisies comme un seul montant, qui recouvre le montant courant. 1, record 4, French, - module%20Budget%20et%20pr%C3%A9visions
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Source(s) : Texte traduit en octobre 1997 par le Service de traduction Informatique à Montréal. 1, record 4, French, - module%20Budget%20et%20pr%C3%A9visions
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 1986-05-12
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Meteorological Forecasting, Data Measurement and Analysis
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- point forecast 1, record 5, English, point%20forecast
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Prévisions météorologiques et mesure et analyse des données
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- prévision locale
1, record 5, French, pr%C3%A9vision%20locale
feminine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
- prévision ponctuelle 1, record 5, French, pr%C3%A9vision%20ponctuelle
feminine noun
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Prévision des conditions météorologiques en un point, par opposition à une prévision pour une région. 1, record 5, French, - pr%C3%A9vision%20locale
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 1982-09-29
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Air Transport
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- ARMET
1, record 6, English, ARMET
correct
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Forecasts issued by an area forecast centre as grid point data in numerical form should be given in the ARMET code form(...) 1, record 6, English, - ARMET
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Transport aérien
Record 6, Main entry term, French
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Il est recommandé que les prévisions établies et communiquées en données aux points de grille sous forme digitale par un centre de prévisions de zone soient présentées dans la forme symbolique ARMET (...) 1, record 6, French, - ARMET
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
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