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POOR WEATHER [12 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2020-11-18
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Sailing
- Games and Competitions (Sports)
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- sailing
1, record 1, English, sailing
correct, noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- yachting 2, record 1, English, yachting
correct, see observation, obsolete
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The sport of yachting [now sailing] is included in the programme of the Olympic Games since 1896.... One race per day in each event is held for four days. Spare days are then scheduled to allow the organizers the opportunity to catch up on any races postponed or abandoned because of poor weather. The final three races are held one per day after the scheduled spare days. Events are held in seven classes : Finn class, 470 class, Flying Dutchman class, Star class, Soling class, Tornado class and, since 1984, Windglider class(boardsailing). 3, record 1, English, - sailing
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
In 1996, the IYRU [International Yacht Racing Union] changed its name to the International Sailing Federation (ISAF) and "yachting" at the Olympic Games became "sailing." 4, record 1, English, - sailing
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Voile
- Jeux et compétitions (Sports)
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- voile
1, record 1, French, voile
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- yachting 2, record 1, French, yachting
avoid, masculine noun, obsolete
- yachting à voile 3, record 1, French, yachting%20%C3%A0%20voile
avoid, masculine noun, obsolete
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Sport nautique de la navigation à voile. 2, record 1, French, - voile
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
La voile est une discipline des Jeux Olympiques depuis 1896. [...] Il se tient une régate par jour pour chaque classe pendant quatre jours. Des jours sont prévus pour reprendre des régates reportées ou annulées à cause de mauvais temps. Les trois régates finales sont à raison d'une par jour, après la reprise des régates reportées. Les classes sont : Finn, 470, Flying Dutchman, Star, Soling, Tornado et, depuis 1984, Windglider (planche à voile). 4, record 1, French, - voile
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Anciennement appelée «yachting à voile», la voile se pratique sous trois formes : la «plaisance», la «course-croisière» et la «régate». La plaisance désigne la navigation de tourisme, pratiquée en loisir. Les termes «course-croisière» et «régate» s'appliquent aux compétitions de bateaux de course. 5, record 1, French, - voile
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 3 OBS
yachting : Le mot a vieilli. Le yachting à moteur a pris le nom «motonautisme» et le yachting à voile [avait] supprimé le mot «yachting». 2, record 1, French, - voile
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 4 OBS
Le Comité International Olympique (CIO) demande de respecter le nom des Jeux Olympiques tel qu'établi dans la Charte olympique, soit d'utiliser la majuscule «O». Par contre, les règles d'écriture de la langue française recommandent d'utiliser «Jeux olympiques», graphie préconisée par Sport Canada. 6, record 1, French, - voile
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Vela
- Juegos y competiciones (Deportes)
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- vela
1, record 1, Spanish, vela
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Deporte náutico [que] consiste en completar un recorrido en el menor tiempo posible, desplazándose sobre el agua en embarcaciones impulsadas únicamente por la fuerza del viento sobre sus velas. 2, record 1, Spanish, - vela
Record 2 - internal organization data 2016-08-08
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Aircraft Piloting and Navigation
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- holding speed
1, record 2, English, holding%20speed
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
[The speed maintained to delay] an aircraft that has arrived at its destination, but cannot land yet because of traffic congestion, poor weather, or runway unavailability. 2, record 2, English, - holding%20speed
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Pilotage et navigation aérienne
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- vitesse d'attente
1, record 2, French, vitesse%20d%27attente
correct, feminine noun, officially approved
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
vitesse d'attente : terme uniformisé par le Comité d’uniformisation de la terminologie aéronautique (CUTA) – Opérations aériennes. 2, record 2, French, - vitesse%20d%27attente
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Pilotaje y navegación aérea
Record 2, Main entry term, Spanish
- velocidad de espera
1, record 2, Spanish, velocidad%20de%20espera
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 2, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2013-01-31
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Meteorology
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- bad weather
1, record 3, English, bad%20weather
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
- poor weather 2, record 3, English, poor%20weather
correct
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Météorologie
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- mauvais temps
1, record 3, French, mauvais%20temps
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
- intempéries 2, record 3, French, intemp%C3%A9ries
correct, feminine noun, plural
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Meteorología
Record 3, Main entry term, Spanish
- intemperie
1, record 3, Spanish, intemperie
feminine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 3, Synonyms, Spanish
- mal tiempo 1, record 3, Spanish, mal%20tiempo
masculine noun
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2012-09-26
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Environmental Management
- Environmental Law
- Maritime Law
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- salvage crew
1, record 4, English, salvage%20crew
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
... a sheen of oil leaked from the container ship Rena overnight. Salvage crews have started pumping oil from stricken container ship Rena and will... get as much oil off as possible before poor weather returns... Salvage crews have spent the past few days preparing to remove oil from the ship with Maritime New Zealand salvage manager... confirming this evening that pumping had begun. 2, record 4, English, - salvage%20crew
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 2 CONT
Salvage is the rescue of imperiled goods or other property at sea. ... a salvage crew can receive an award if the requirements of admiralty law are met. ... If an owner intentionally abandons his claim to the property, or cannot be located by the appropriate governmental authority, then a salvage crew may be allowed to keep the property, depending upon the admiralty law in that jurisdiction. 3, record 4, English, - salvage%20crew
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Gestion environnementale
- Droit environnemental
- Droit maritime
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- équipe de récupération
1, record 4, French, %C3%A9quipe%20de%20r%C3%A9cup%C3%A9ration
correct, feminine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Déversement de Rena : progrès lève espoirs de récupération du pétrole. - La perspective d'effacer tous le mazout lourd dans le bâtiment de conteneur de Rena échoué et écarter d'autres déversements de plage a augmenté après que l'équipe de récupération a bien progressé hier. 2, record 4, French, - %C3%A9quipe%20de%20r%C3%A9cup%C3%A9ration
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 2011-11-24
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Animal Diseases
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- abomasal impaction
1, record 5, English, abomasal%20impaction
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
- impaction of the abomasum 2, record 5, English, impaction%20of%20the%20abomasum
correct
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A disease of beef cows with large energy requirements, e. g. during very cold weather or when fed poor quality roughage with low energy content and poor digestibility. The abomasum impacts with dry roughage and the abdomen distends on the right; clinical signs are scant feces and emaciation. 3, record 5, English, - abomasal%20impaction
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Abomasal impaction. Impaction of the abomasum develops in pregnant beef cows during cold winter months when cattle have decreased water intake and are fed poor-quality roughage. It also has been seen in feedlot cattle fed a variety of mixed rations containing chopped or ground roughage(straw, hay) and cereal grains and in late-pregnancy dairy cows on similar feeds. Complete anorexia, scant feces, moderate distention of the abdomen, weight loss, and weakness are usually the initial signs. Body temperature is usually normal but may be subnormal during cold weather. A mucoid nasal discharge tends to collect at the external nares and on the muzzle; the muzzle is usually dry and cracked due to the failure of the animal to lick its nostrils and to the effects of dehydration. The heart rate may be increased, and mild dehydration is common. 2, record 5, English, - abomasal%20impaction
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Maladies des animaux
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- impaction de la caillette
1, record 5, French, impaction%20de%20la%20caillette
correct, feminine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
- impaction de l'abomasum 2, record 5, French, impaction%20de%20l%27abomasum
correct, feminine noun
- surcharge de la caillette 3, record 5, French, surcharge%20de%20la%20caillette
correct, feminine noun
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Enfermedades de los animales
Record 5, Main entry term, Spanish
- impactación del abomaso
1, record 5, Spanish, impactaci%C3%B3n%20del%20abomaso
correct, feminine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 5, Synonyms, Spanish
- impactación abomasal 1, record 5, Spanish, impactaci%C3%B3n%20abomasal
correct, feminine noun
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Estado de sobrecarga en el cual dicha víscera [abomaso] se encuentra distendida por presentar en su interior cantidades anormalmente elevadas de material alimenticio, el cual suele ser de consistencia fibrosa y seca. Esto conlleva a un estado obstructivo subagudo a crónico, impidiendo que el paso del contenido pre-estomacal al intestino delgado ocurra en forma normal [...] se caracteriza por anorexia, constipación, distensión y dolor abdominal, enflaquecimiento progresivo con pérdida del estado general, deshidratación, debilidad y muerte. 1, record 5, Spanish, - impactaci%C3%B3n%20del%20abomaso
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
En los bovinos es más frecuente en hembras preñadas durante el último tercio de la gestación. Las causas que pueden desencadenar la impactación del abomaso son múltiples, y se agrupan en primarias o secundarias. Se consideran primarias cuando la impactación ocurre como consecuencia de las características de la dieta que los animales consumen. 1, record 5, Spanish, - impactaci%C3%B3n%20del%20abomaso
Record 6 - internal organization data 2007-06-22
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Atmospheric Physics
- Meteorological Forecasting, Data Measurement and Analysis
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- aloft
1, record 6, English, aloft
correct, adverb
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
In the higher atmosphere above the earth. 2, record 6, English, - aloft
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Weather conditions aloft are poor. 2, record 6, English, - aloft
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 PHR
Air, atmospheric conditions, humidity, pressure, temperature, weather conditions aloft. 3, record 6, English, - aloft
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Physique de l'atmosphère
- Prévisions météorologiques et mesure et analyse des données
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- en altitude
1, record 6, French, en%20altitude
correct
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Les prévisions météorologiques et les services environnementaux réduisent les risques et contribuent au mieux-être des Canadiens. [...] Surveillance des conditions atmosphériques près de la surface. Surveillance des conditions atmosphériques en altitude. 2, record 6, French, - en%20altitude
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 PHR
Air, humidité, pression, températures en altitude. 3, record 6, French, - en%20altitude
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Física de la atmósfera
- Previsiones meteorológicas, medición y análisis de datos
Record 6, Main entry term, Spanish
- en altitud 1, record 6, Spanish, en%20altitud
Record 6, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 6, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 2007-02-07
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Space Weapons
- Lasers and Masers
- Cannons (Aircraft)
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- laser guided weaponry
1, record 7, English, laser%20guided%20weaponry
correct
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The problem we have with the laser guided weaponry is that it can be deflected by cloud or poor weather... 2, record 7, English, - laser%20guided%20weaponry
Record 7, Key term(s)
- laser-guided weapony
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Armes orbitales
- Masers et lasers
- Canons (aéronefs)
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- armement guidé laser
1, record 7, French, armement%20guid%C3%A9%20laser
correct, masculine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
- AGL 2, record 7, French, AGL
masculine noun
Record 7, Synonyms, French
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record 8 - internal organization data 2006-05-29
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- Ship's Aircraft (Military)
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- carrier air traffic control center
1, record 8, English, carrier%20air%20traffic%20control%20center
correct
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
Record 8, Synonyms, English
Record 8, Textual support, English
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 CONT
CATCC, illuminated by only blue lights, is responsible for controlling aircraft flying at night, or during poor weather conditions, back to the ship. 2, record 8, English, - carrier%20air%20traffic%20control%20center
Record 8, Key term(s)
- carrier air traffic control centre
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Aéronefs embarqués (Militaire)
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- centre de contrôle de la circulation aérienne pour porte-aéronefs
1, record 8, French, centre%20de%20contr%C3%B4le%20de%20la%20circulation%20a%C3%A9rienne%20pour%20porte%2Da%C3%A9ronefs
masculine 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 2004-11-26
Record 9, English
Record 9, Subject field(s)
- Atmospheric Physics
Record 9, Main entry term, English
- sea weather 1, record 9, English, sea%20weather
Record 9, Abbreviations, English
Record 9, Synonyms, English
- weather at sea 1, record 9, English, weather%20at%20sea
- weather 2, record 9, English, weather
Record 9, Textual support, English
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Sea Weather. Weather at sea 04. 04 : Northern Baltic, Gulf of Finland, Moonsund, Northern Gulf of Riga : northwest, west wind 5-10 m/s, turning southwest to south from sea by midday and strengthening 12-17 m/s by evening. Sleety showers start at sea by afternoon, spreading east and turning snowy. Visibility good, poor in showers. Air temperature 0... 3°C. 1, record 9, English, - sea%20weather
Record 9, French
Record 9, Domaine(s)
- Physique de l'atmosphère
Record 9, Main entry term, French
- temps en mer
1, record 9, French, temps%20en%20mer
correct, masculine noun
Record 9, Abbreviations, French
Record 9, Synonyms, French
- temps 2, record 9, French, temps
correct, masculine noun
Record 9, Textual support, French
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 DEF
État de la mer en relation avec le vents, la houle, les courants et avec la navigation : temps frais, petit temps, gros temps. 2, record 9, French, - temps%20en%20mer
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Les satellites sont des outils irremplaçables pour assurer une veille météorologique continue du temps en mer. 1, record 9, French, - temps%20en%20mer
Record 9, Spanish
Record 9, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Física de la atmósfera
Record 9, Main entry term, Spanish
- tiempo
1, record 9, Spanish, tiempo
masculine noun
Record 9, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 9, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 9, Textual support, Spanish
Record 10 - internal organization data 2002-02-15
Record 10, English
Record 10, Subject field(s)
- Ecosystems
Record 10, Main entry term, English
- montane ecosystem
1, record 10, English, montane%20ecosystem
correct
Record 10, Abbreviations, English
Record 10, Synonyms, English
Record 10, Textual support, English
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The montane ecosystems : The information was compiled after a visit to several mountains in Africa.... The Montane Zones [are] Nival zone, 4300 m, Alpine zone, 3500 m, Health zone, 3000 m, Hagenia/Hypericum zone, 2800 m, Bamboo zone, 2400 m, Forest(Savannah) grassland. Characteristics : The soils are distinctly acidic. The humus in the soil is determined by the moistness of the mountain. The moister the mountain the more the humus. Where the soil water is close to the surface, there is more vegetation.... Plants are adapted to high radiation levels and low temperatures. During sunny weather the solar radiation is intense and may cause strong surface heating on the plants. It is a very fragile ecosystem whereby plants take a long time to grow because of the low temperatures and poor soils.... Another characteristic of the montane ecosystem is thin air. As one rises along the altitude, the air becomes less dense.... Montane ecosystems are high rainfall areas.... Low temperature as altitude increases is another characteristic of montane ecosystem. 1, record 10, English, - montane%20ecosystem
Record 10, French
Record 10, Domaine(s)
- Écosystèmes
Record 10, Main entry term, French
- écosystème montagnard
1, record 10, French, %C3%A9cosyst%C3%A8me%20montagnard
correct, masculine noun
Record 10, Abbreviations, French
Record 10, Synonyms, French
Record 10, Textual support, French
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 CONT
L'ICIMOD, International Centre for Integrated Mountain Development, a été fondé en 1983 pour promouvoir le développement d'un écosystème montagnard sain économiquement et écologiquement parlant et pour améliorer les niveaux de vie des populations montagnardes de la région du Hind Kush (HKH), dans l'Himalaya. 2, record 10, French, - %C3%A9cosyst%C3%A8me%20montagnard
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 OBS
écosystème : unité écologique de base englobant tous les éléments d'un milieu donné ainsi que les relations des organismes animaux et végétaux entre eux et avec les autres éléments du milieu considéré (par exemple, écosystème aquatique, écosystème montagnard, etc.). 3, record 10, French, - %C3%A9cosyst%C3%A8me%20montagnard
Record 10, Spanish
Record 10, Textual support, Spanish
Record 11 - internal organization data 2001-07-11
Record 11, English
Record 11, Subject field(s)
- Surveillance, Detection and Reconnaissance (Military)
- Sea Operations (Military)
- Combat Systems (Naval Forces)
Record 11, Main entry term, English
- covert detection
1, record 11, English, covert%20detection
correct
Record 11, Abbreviations, English
Record 11, Synonyms, English
Record 11, Textual support, English
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The British-based Radamec Defence Systems offers a typical state-of-the-art lightweight electro-optical surveillance system for covert detection and observation of targets such as small vessels in poor visibility, bad weather or darkness at distances in excess of ten kilometres. 1, record 11, English, - covert%20detection
Record 11, French
Record 11, Domaine(s)
- Surveillance, détection et reconnaissance (Militaire)
- Opérations en mer (Militaire)
- Systèmes de combat (Forces navales)
Record 11, Main entry term, French
- détection discrète
1, record 11, French, d%C3%A9tection%20discr%C3%A8te
correct, feminine noun
Record 11, Abbreviations, French
Record 11, Synonyms, French
Record 11, Textual support, French
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Le Système LOOON de Radamec Defence Systems est un poste optronique léger pour la détection discrète et l'observation de petits bâtiments par mauvaise visibilité aux distances supérieures à 10 km. 2, record 11, French, - d%C3%A9tection%20discr%C3%A8te
Record 11, Spanish
Record 11, Textual support, Spanish
Record 12 - internal organization data 1999-07-19
Record 12, English
Record 12, Subject field(s)
- Birds
- Animal Behaviour
Record 12, Main entry term, English
- apnea
1, record 12, English, apnea
correct
Record 12, Abbreviations, English
Record 12, Synonyms, English
Record 12, Textual support, English
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 1 CONT
On the other hand, when food is scarce or the weather is poor, they reduce their oxygen consumption; their breathing becomes irregular, interspersed with phases of apnea. 1, record 12, English, - apnea
Record 12, French
Record 12, Domaine(s)
- Oiseaux
- Comportement animal
Record 12, Main entry term, French
- apnée
1, record 12, French, apn%C3%A9e
correct, feminine noun
Record 12, Abbreviations, French
Record 12, Synonyms, French
Record 12, Textual support, French
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Par contre, lorsque les ressources alimentaires sont restreintes ou que les conditions météorologiques se détériorent, ils diminuent leur consommation d'oxygène; leur respiration devient irrégulière et entrecoupée de phases d'apnée. 1, record 12, French, - apn%C3%A9e
Record 12, Spanish
Record 12, Textual support, Spanish
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