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RADIO BLACK OUT [3 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2003-11-26
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Radio Transmission and Reception
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- blackout
1, record 1, English, blackout
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- radio blackout 1, record 1, English, radio%20blackout
correct
Record 1, Key term(s)
- radio black-out
- black-out
- radio black out
- black out
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Émission et réception radio
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- interruption totale des radiocommunications
1, record 1, French, interruption%20totale%20des%20radiocommunications
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- interruption des radiocommunications 1, record 1, French, interruption%20des%20radiocommunications
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 1992-12-31
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Telecommunications
- Weather Stations and Meteorological Instruments and Equipment
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- polar blackout
1, record 2, English, polar%20blackout
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- polar radio blackout 2, record 2, English, polar%20radio%20blackout
correct
- arctic blackout 3, record 2, English, arctic%20blackout
correct
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Failure of radio communication caused by polar cap absorption. 4, record 2, English, - polar%20blackout
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
An arctic blackout may last for days during periods of intense auroral activity. 3, record 2, English, - polar%20blackout
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The K-Index is useful in determining the state of the geomagnetic field, the quality of radio signal propagation and the condition of the ionosphere. ... K-index values of 7 represent Severe Storm conditions and are often accompanied by "radio blackout" conditions (particularly over higher latitudes). 5, record 2, English, - polar%20blackout
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
polar cap absorption: Effect on radio waves in high latitudes, caused by a sudden increase in the electron concentration in the D layer of the ionosphere. 4, record 2, English, - polar%20blackout
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 3 OBS
radio blackout: Also called arctic blackout, blackout, polar blackout. 3, record 2, English, - polar%20blackout
Record 2, Key term(s)
- polar black-out
- polar black out
- arctic black-out
- arctic black out
- polar radio black-out
- polar radio black out
- arctic radio blackout
- arctic radio black-out
- arctic radio black out
- radio black out
- radio black-out
- radio blackout
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Télécommunications
- Stations, instruments et équipements météorologiques
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- extinction polaire
1, record 2, French, extinction%20polaire
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- extinction arctique 2, record 2, French, extinction%20arctique
feminine noun
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Défaillance des communications radioélectriques causée par l'absorption au-dessus de la calotte polaire. 1, record 2, French, - extinction%20polaire
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
absorption au-dessus de la calotte polaire : Effet sur les ondes radioélectriques aux hautes latitudes, causé par l'augmentation soudaine de la concentration électronique dans la couche D de l'ionosphère. 1, record 2, French, - extinction%20polaire
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Telecomunicaciones
- Estaciones, instrumentos y equipos meteorológicos
Record 2, Main entry term, Spanish
- extinción polar
1, record 2, Spanish, extinci%C3%B3n%20polar
feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 2, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Fallo de las comunicaciones por radio debido a la absorción en el casquete polar. 1, record 2, Spanish, - extinci%C3%B3n%20polar
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
absorción en el casquete polar: Efecto en las altas latitudes sobre las ondas radioeléctricas, ocasionado por un aumento repentino de la concentración de electrones en la capa D de la ionosfera. 1, record 2, Spanish, - extinci%C3%B3n%20polar
Record 3 - internal organization data 1976-06-19
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Radio Broadcasting
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- radio black out 1, record 3, English, radio%20black%20out
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Radiodiffusion
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- extinction radioélectrique
1, record 3, French, extinction%20radio%C3%A9lectrique
feminine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
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