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PORTABLE IRRIGATION SYSTEM [5 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2016-02-25
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Drainage and Irrigation (Agric.)
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- portable dam
1, record 1, English, portable%20dam
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
A more completely mechanized sprinkler system [for irrigation] has a sprinkler, pump ditch guidance device, and portable dam all mounted on a four-wheeled, engine-powered unit that straddles the ditch. 1, record 1, English, - portable%20dam
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Drainage et irrigation (Agriculture)
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- barrage mobile 1, record 1, French, barrage%20mobile
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- digue mobile 1, record 1, French, digue%20mobile
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
On rencontre aussi un système d'asperseur plus mécanisé qui, en plus de l'asperseur, comprend une pompe, un appareil pour le guider le long des fossés et un barrage mobile, le tout installé sur un chariot à quatre roues, à cheval sur le fossé, actionné par un moteur. 1, record 1, French, - barrage%20mobile
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2003-05-12
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Shelters (Horticulture)
- Crop Protection
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- high tunnel 1, record 2, English, high%20tunnel
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- tunnel greenhouse 2, record 2, English, tunnel%20greenhouse
- plastic greenhouse 3, record 2, English, plastic%20greenhouse
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
"High tunnels can be used ... for gourmet or specialty crops, or for organic farming. You even can put small fruit trees such as figs inside the structures." Explained simply, high tunnels are single-car garage-size structures covered with clear plastic sheeting to manipulate soil and air temperatures using the energy of the sun. ... a series of growth trials [will be conducted] in 24 research high tunnels, which are 36 feet long, 17 feet wide and 9 feet high. ... Commercial-size versions of high tunnels, which are 96 feet long, also protect plants from insects, diseases and wind damage, virtually eliminating field loss ... 4, record 2, English, - high%20tunnel
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 CONT
High tunnels are not conventional greenhouses. But like plastic-covered greenhouses, they are generally quonset-shaped, constructed of metal bows that are attached to metal posts which have been driven into the ground about two feet deep. They are covered with one layer of 6-mil greenhouse-grade polyethylene, and are ventilated by manually rolling up the sides each morning and rolling them down in early evening. There is no permanent heating system although it is advisable to have a standby portable propane unit to protect against unexpected below-freezing temperatures. There are no electrical connections. The only external connection is a water supply for trickle irrigation. The ends of the tunnels are framed in, and may be made portable(removable) to facilitate easy access into the tunnel with a small tractor and tiller. 5, record 2, English, - high%20tunnel
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 3 CONT
Tunnel greenhouses. Tunnel with a great range of models depending on the widths, heights and distances between arches. 2, record 2, English, - high%20tunnel
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Abris (Horticulture)
- Protection des végétaux
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- abri-serre
1, record 2, French, abri%2Dserre
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- abri-serre plastique 2, record 2, French, abri%2Dserre%20plastique
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
[Le] tunnel plastique [est une] enceinte réalisée à partir d'un film plastique souple, transparent à la lumière naturelle, permettant -- au moins temporairement -- de modifier l'environnement climatique de la culture pratiquée à son abri pour en améliorer la précocité ou en assurer la protection contre les basses températures (mais non contre le gel). Les dimensions peuvent en être très diverses : - tunnels bas, hauteur 0,5 mètre, largeurs 0,5 à 1,0 mètre, - abris-serres, hauteur 1,5 à 3,5 mètres, largeur 3 à 9 mètres. 3, record 2, French, - abri%2Dserre
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 1993-01-26
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Eye Surgery
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- bipolar coagulation
1, record 3, English, bipolar%20coagulation
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Irrigation, irrigation and aspiration, phacoemulsification, vitrectomy and bipolar coagulation... all accessed and controlled within individualized parameters in a portable, programmable, user-friendly system designed for maximum flexibility and control while offering ease of setup and operation. 1, record 3, English, - bipolar%20coagulation
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Chirurgie de l'œil
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- coagulation bipolaire
1, record 3, French, coagulation%20bipolaire
proposal, feminine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 1976-06-19
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Drainage and Irrigation (Agric.)
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- portable sprinkler irrigation system 1, record 4, English, portable%20sprinkler%20irrigation%20system
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Drainage et irrigation (Agriculture)
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- système mobile d'irrigation par aspersion
1, record 4, French, syst%C3%A8me%20mobile%20d%27irrigation%20par%20aspersion
masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 1976-06-19
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Farm Equipment
- Drainage and Irrigation (Agric.)
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- portable irrigation system 1, record 5, English, portable%20irrigation%20system
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Matériel agricole
- Drainage et irrigation (Agriculture)
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- système d'arrosage portatif
1, record 5, French, syst%C3%A8me%20d%27arrosage%20portatif
masculine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
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