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PREDICTION EQUATION [8 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2023-12-14
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Collaboration with the FAO
- Commercial Fishing
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- functional regression
1, record 1, English, functional%20regression
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
An equation for variation of observed values about the functional regression line is obtained, and functional regression is compared with predictive regression. If the model assumptions are met, the one equation of functional regression is less precise for prediction than the two equations of predictive regression. 2, record 1, English, - functional%20regression
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Collaboration avec la FAO
- Pêche commerciale
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- régression fonctionnelle
1, record 1, French, r%C3%A9gression%20fonctionnelle
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2004-03-19
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Modelling (Mathematics)
- Meteorological Forecasting, Data Measurement and Analysis
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- prognostic equation
1, record 2, English, prognostic%20equation
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- predictive equation 2, record 2, English, predictive%20equation
- prediction equation 2, record 2, English, prediction%20equation
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
prognostic equations: Sets of differential equations which express the rate of change of atmospheric variables with respect to time, and which are solved to find the values of the variables at later times. 3, record 2, English, - prognostic%20equation
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
E.g., vorticity equation. 4, record 2, English, - prognostic%20equation
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Modélisation (Mathématique)
- Prévisions météorologiques et mesure et analyse des données
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- équation de prévision
1, record 2, French, %C3%A9quation%20de%20pr%C3%A9vision
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- équation prévisionnelle 1, record 2, French, %C3%A9quation%20pr%C3%A9visionnelle
correct, feminine noun
- équation pronostique 2, record 2, French, %C3%A9quation%20pronostique
feminine noun
- équation prédictive 2, record 2, French, %C3%A9quation%20pr%C3%A9dictive
feminine noun
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
équations de prévision; équations prévisionnelles : Jeux d'équations différentielles exprimant la vitesse d'évolution de variables atmosphériques par rapport au temps, et que l'on résout pour trouver les valeurs de ces variables à un moment ultérieur. 1, record 2, French, - %C3%A9quation%20de%20pr%C3%A9vision
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Pour diminuer l'importance du blocage spectral, on ajoute un terme de diffusion horizontale dans les équations prédictives. 2, record 2, French, - %C3%A9quation%20de%20pr%C3%A9vision
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Modelización (Matemáticas)
- Previsiones meteorológicas, medición y análisis de datos
Record 2, Main entry term, Spanish
- ecuacion de pronóstico
1, record 2, Spanish, ecuacion%20de%20pron%C3%B3stico
feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 2, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
ecuaciones de pronóstico: Conjuntos de ecuaciones diferenciales que expresan la tasa de cambio de variables atmosféricas con respecto al tiempo y que se resuelven para hallar los valores de esas variables en momentos ulteriores. 1, record 2, Spanish, - ecuacion%20de%20pron%C3%B3stico
Record 3 - internal organization data 2003-07-29
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Scientific Measurements and Analyses
- Meteorology
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- dynamic initialization
1, record 3, English, dynamic%20initialization
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Substitution of an initial wind field computed from the balance equation and stream function in place of the observed winds, for use as initial data in numerical prediction models based on the primitive equations. 1, record 3, English, - dynamic%20initialization
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Use of the computed field avoids spurious initial accelerations and divergences which arise from inaccuracies in the observed wind data. 1, record 3, English, - dynamic%20initialization
Record 3, Key term(s)
- dynamic initialisation
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Mesures et analyse (Sciences)
- Météorologie
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- initialisation dynamique
1, record 3, French, initialisation%20dynamique
correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Dans les modèles de prévision numérique basés sur les équations primitives, substitution aux vents observés d'un champ de vent initial calculé à partir de l'équation d'équilibre et de la fonction de courant. 1, record 3, French, - initialisation%20dynamique
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
L'utilisation d'un champ calculé évite les accélérations et divergences initiales fausses qui proviennent d'inexactitudes dans les données sur les vents observés. 1, record 3, French, - initialisation%20dynamique
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Medición y análisis (Ciencias)
- Meteorología
Record 3, Main entry term, Spanish
- inicialización dinámica
1, record 3, Spanish, inicializaci%C3%B3n%20din%C3%A1mica
correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 3, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
En los modelos de predicción numérica basados en ecuaciones primitivas, sustitución de los vientos observados por un campo de viento inicial calculado a partir de la ecuación de equilibrio y de la función de corriente. 1, record 3, Spanish, - inicializaci%C3%B3n%20din%C3%A1mica
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
La utilización del campo calculado evita las aceleraciones y divergencias iniciales falsas que proceden de inexactitudes en los datos de los vientos observados. 1, record 3, Spanish, - inicializaci%C3%B3n%20din%C3%A1mica
Record 4 - internal organization data 2003-07-16
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Meteorological Forecasting, Data Measurement and Analysis
- Scientific Measurements and Analyses
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- divergence equation
1, record 4, English, divergence%20equation
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Equation for the rate of change of horizontal divergence on a parcel. 2, record 4, English, - divergence%20equation
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
It is obtained by taking the divergence of the vector equation of motion. For the purposes of dynamical analysis and numerical weather prediction it is often advantageous to replace the vector equation of horizontal motion by a scalar equation. A similar procedure, using the vertical component of the vorticity operator instead, results in the vorticity equation. 2, record 4, English, - divergence%20equation
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Prévisions météorologiques et mesure et analyse des données
- Mesures et analyse (Sciences)
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- équation de divergence
1, record 4, French, %C3%A9quation%20de%20divergence
correct, feminine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Équation qui permet de trouver le taux de variation horizontale de la divergence sur une particule. 2, record 4, French, - %C3%A9quation%20de%20divergence
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
On l'obtient en calculant la divergence des termes de l'équation vectorielle du mouvement. Aux fins de l'analyse dynamique et de la prévision météorologique numérique, il est souvent utile de remplacer l'équation vectorielle du mouvement horizontal par une équation scalaire. Par une méthode semblable, c.-à-d. en utilisant la composante verticale de l'opérateur du tourbillon, on obtient l'équation du tourbillon. 2, record 4, French, - %C3%A9quation%20de%20divergence
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Previsiones meteorológicas, medición y análisis de datos
- Medición y análisis (Ciencias)
Record 4, Main entry term, Spanish
- ecuación de divergencia
1, record 4, Spanish, ecuaci%C3%B3n%20de%20divergencia
feminine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 4, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Ecuación aplicable a la tasa de variación horizontal de la divergencia en una partícula. 1, record 4, Spanish, - ecuaci%C3%B3n%20de%20divergencia
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Se obtiene calculando la divergencia en la ecuación vectorial del movimiento. Para los fines del análisis dinámico y de la predicción meteorológica numérica es a menudo ventajoso remplazar la ecuación vectorial del movimiento horizontal por una ecuación escalar. Un procedimiento análogo, que utiliza el componente vertical de la ecuación de vorticidad, da lugar a la ecuación de vorticidad. 1, record 4, Spanish, - ecuaci%C3%B3n%20de%20divergencia
Record 5 - internal organization data 2003-01-17
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Regulations and Standards (Food)
- Slaughterhouses
- Labelling (Packaging)
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- approved seal
1, record 5, English, approved%20seal
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A seal that is... affixed to a probe by the manufacturer, the servicer or a grader, as the case may be, in such a manner that any tampering with the probe that would result in the alteration of the constants of the prediction equation set out for that probe in the Testing Protocol may be detected. 1, record 5, English, - approved%20seal
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Réglementation et normalisation (Alimentation)
- Abattoirs
- Étiquetage (Emballages)
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- sceau approuvé
1, record 5, French, sceau%20approuv%C3%A9
correct, masculine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Sceau [...] qui est fixé à une sonde par le fabricant, le réparateur ou le classificateur, selon le cas, de manière à permettre la détection de toute altération de la sonde qui entraînerait une modification des constantes de l'équation de prédiction applicable prévue dans le protocole d'essai. 1, record 5, French, - sceau%20approuv%C3%A9
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 2000-04-12
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Scientific Measurements and Analyses
- Atmospheric, Climatic and Meteorological Phenomena
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- balance equation
1, record 6, English, balance%20equation
correct
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Diagnostic equation which establishes the relationship between the geopotential field and the horizontal field of motion. 2, record 6, English, - balance%20equation
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Velocities obtained by solving this equation may be used as initial data in numerical weather prediction or in diagnostic studies. 2, record 6, English, - balance%20equation
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Mesures et analyse (Sciences)
- Phénomènes météorologiques, climatiques et atmosphériques
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- équation d'équilibre
1, record 6, French, %C3%A9quation%20d%27%C3%A9quilibre
correct, feminine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Équation diagnostique exprimant la relation entre les champs de géopotentiel et de mouvement horizontal. 2, record 6, French, - %C3%A9quation%20d%27%C3%A9quilibre
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Les vitesses obtenues en résolvant cette équation peuvent être utilisées comme données initiales en prévision numérique du temps ou en études diagnostiques. 2, record 6, French, - %C3%A9quation%20d%27%C3%A9quilibre
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Medición y análisis (Ciencias)
- Fenómenos meteorológicos, climáticos y atmosféricos
Record 6, Main entry term, Spanish
- ecuación del balance
1, record 6, Spanish, ecuaci%C3%B3n%20del%20balance
correct, feminine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 6, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Ecuación de diagnóstico que establece la relación entre el campo geopotencial y el campo horizontal de movimiento. 1, record 6, Spanish, - ecuaci%C3%B3n%20del%20balance
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Las velocidades obtenidas resolviendo esta ecuación pueden usarse como valores iniciales en modelos de predicción numérica del tiempo o en estudios diagnósticos. 1, record 6, Spanish, - ecuaci%C3%B3n%20del%20balance
Record 7 - internal organization data 1997-09-09
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Algebra
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- cubic equation 1, record 7, English, cubic%20equation
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Prediction of thermodynamic properties and phase equilibria in fluid mixtures using a simple cubic equation of state is still a challenging problem. 1, record 7, English, - cubic%20equation
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Algèbre
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- équation du troisième degré
1, record 7, French, %C3%A9quation%20du%20troisi%C3%A8me%20degr%C3%A9
feminine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
- équation cubique 1, record 7, French, %C3%A9quation%20cubique
feminine noun
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Un concours pour résoudre les équations du troisième degré fut organisé entre Fior et Tartaglia. Ce dernier fut reconnu comme l'inventeur de la formule de résolution des équations cubiques. 1, record 7, French, - %C3%A9quation%20du%20troisi%C3%A8me%20degr%C3%A9
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record 8 - internal organization data 1986-05-12
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- Meteorological Forecasting, Data Measurement and Analysis
- Mathematics
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- temperature prediction equation 1, record 8, English, temperature%20prediction%20equation
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
Record 8, Synonyms, English
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Prévisions météorologiques et mesure et analyse des données
- Mathématiques
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- équation de prévision des températures
1, record 8, French, %C3%A9quation%20de%20pr%C3%A9vision%20des%20temp%C3%A9ratures
feminine noun
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
Record 8, Synonyms, French
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
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