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TERRAIN RATING [7 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2009-01-12
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Atmospheric, Climatic and Meteorological Phenomena
- Tourist Activities
- Parks and Botanical Gardens
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- simple terrain
1, record 1, English, simple%20terrain
correct, officially approved
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- Class 1 terrain 1, record 1, English, Class%201%20terrain
correct, officially approved
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The trail into Lake O’Hara involves only simple terrain. [Example approved by the Avalanche Bulletin Terminology Standardization Committee.] 1, record 1, English, - simple%20terrain
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
[One of the rating pertaining to the Avalanche Terrain Exposure Scale(ATES). ] Parks Canada has developed [this] rating system... and has applied these ratings to over 250 trips in the mountain National Parks. These ratings describe the level of commitment, and exposure to avalanches that each different trip offers. 2, record 1, English, - simple%20terrain
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
simple terrain; Class 1 terrain: terms officially approved by the Avalanche Bulletin Terminology Standardization Committee. 3, record 1, English, - simple%20terrain
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Phénomènes météorologiques, climatiques et atmosphériques
- Activités touristiques
- Parcs et jardins botaniques
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- terrain simple
1, record 1, French, terrain%20simple
correct, masculine noun, officially approved
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- terrain de cote 1 1, record 1, French, terrain%20de%20cote%201
correct, masculine noun, officially approved
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Le sentier vers le lac O'Hara est coté terrain simple. [Exemple entériné par le Comité d'uniformisation de la terminologie des bulletins d'avalanche.] 1, record 1, French, - terrain%20simple
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
La première cote de l'Échelle d'exposition en terrain avalancheux (ÉETA) mise au point par Parcs Canada. Les cotes de cette Échelle permettent de connaître le degré de difficulté et d'exposition aux avalanches pour plus de 250 excursions offertes dans les parcs nationaux des montagnes. 2, record 1, French, - terrain%20simple
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
terrain simple; terrain de cote 1 : termes uniformisés par le Comité d'uniformisation de la terminologie des bulletins d'avalanche. 2, record 1, French, - terrain%20simple
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2007-10-31
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Meteorological Forecasting, Data Measurement and Analysis
- Atmospheric, Climatic and Meteorological Phenomena
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- poor
1, record 2, English, poor
correct, see observation, adjective, officially approved
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
- P 1, record 2, English, P
correct, see observation, officially approved
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The snow stability rating in the alpine is poor. [Example approved by the Avalanche Bulletin Terminology Standardization Committee.] 1, record 2, English, - poor
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
A stability rating taken from the Snow Stability Rating System. [It indicates that :] snowpack is mostly unstable. Natural avalanches in areas with specific terrain features or certain snowpack characteristics [is expected]. Avalanches may be triggered by light loads in many areas with sufficiently steep slopes. 1, record 2, English, - poor
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
poor; P: term and abbreviation officially approved by the Avalanche Bulletin Terminology Standardization Committee. 2, record 2, English, - poor
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Prévisions météorologiques et mesure et analyse des données
- Phénomènes météorologiques, climatiques et atmosphériques
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- faible
1, record 2, French, faible
correct, see observation, adjective, officially approved
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
- P 1, record 2, French, P
correct, see observation, officially approved
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
La stabilité de la neige est cotée faible dans la zone alpine. [Exemple entériné par le Comité d'uniformisation de la terminologie des bulletins d'avalanche.] 1, record 2, French, - faible
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Indice tiré du tableau des Indices de stabilité de la neige. [L'indice indique :] un manteau neigeux faiblement stabilisé. Des avalanches naturelles prévues en fonction de caractéristiques précises du terrain ou de certaines caractéristiques du manteau neigeux. Des déclenchements d'avalanches possibles sous l'effet de faibles surcharges en de nombreux endroits où la pente est suffisamment raide. 1, record 2, French, - faible
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
faible; P : terme et abréviation uniformisés par le Comité d'uniformisation de la terminologie des bulletins d'avalanche. 2, record 2, French, - faible
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2007-09-28
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Meteorological Forecasting, Data Measurement and Analysis
- Atmospheric, Climatic and Meteorological Phenomena
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- good
1, record 3, English, good
correct, see observation, adjective, officially approved
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
- G 1, record 3, English, G
correct, see observation, officially approved
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The snow stability rating below treeline is good. [Example approved by the Avalanche Bulletin Terminology Standardization Committee.] 1, record 3, English, - good
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
A stability rating taken from the Snow Stability Rating System. [It indicates that :] snowpack is mostly stable. No natural avalanches is expected. Avalanches may be triggered by heavy loads in isolated terrain features. When doing stability tests, the expected results are generally moderate to hard. 1, record 3, English, - good
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 OBS
good; G: term and abbreviation officially approved by the Avalanche Bulletin Terminology Standardization Committee. 2, record 3, English, - good
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Prévisions météorologiques et mesure et analyse des données
- Phénomènes météorologiques, climatiques et atmosphériques
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- bonne
1, record 3, French, bonne
correct, see observation, adjective, officially approved
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
- G 1, record 3, French, G
correct, see observation, officially approved
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
L'indice indique un bonne stabilité de la neige au-dessous de la limite forestière. [Exemple entériné par le Comité d'uniformisation de la terminologie des bulletins d'avalanche.] 1, record 3, French, - bonne
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Indice tiré du tableau des Indices de stabilité de la neige. L'indice indique : un manteau neigeux bien stabilisé en majeure partie. Aucune avalanche naturelle prévisible. Des déclenchements d'avalanches possibles sous l'effet de fortes surcharges en présence de caractéristiques isolées du terrain. Des résultats aux tests de stabilité, en général, de modéré à difficile. 1, record 3, French, - bonne
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 OBS
bonne; G : terme et abréviation uniformisés par le Comité d'uniformisation de la terminologie des bulletins d'avalanche. 2, record 3, French, - bonne
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2007-06-22
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Atmospheric, Climatic and Meteorological Phenomena
- Tourist Activities
- Parks and Botanical Gardens
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- challenging terrain
1, record 4, English, challenging%20terrain
correct, officially approved
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
- Class 2 terrain 1, record 4, English, Class%202%20terrain
correct, officially approved
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The Bow Summit area is challenging terrain. [Example approved by the Avalanche Bulletin Terminology Standardization Committee.] 1, record 4, English, - challenging%20terrain
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
[One of the rating pertaining to the Avalanche Terrain Exposure Scale(ATES). ] Parks Canada has developed [this] rating system... and has applied these ratings to over 250 trips in the mountain National Parks. These ratings describe the level of commitment, and exposure to avalanches that each different trip offers. 2, record 4, English, - challenging%20terrain
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 2 OBS
challenging terrain; Class 2 terrain: terms officially approved by the Avalanche Bulletin Terminology Standardization Committee. 3, record 4, English, - challenging%20terrain
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Phénomènes météorologiques, climatiques et atmosphériques
- Activités touristiques
- Parcs et jardins botaniques
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- terrain exigeant
1, record 4, French, terrain%20exigeant
correct, masculine noun, officially approved
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
- terrain de cote 2 1, record 4, French, terrain%20de%20cote%202
correct, masculine noun, officially approved
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
La région du sommet Bow est cotée terrain exigeant. [Exemple entériné par le Comité d'uniformisation de la terminologie des bulletins d'avalanche.] 1, record 4, French, - terrain%20exigeant
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
La deuxième cote de l'Échelle d'exposition en terrain avalancheux (ÉETA) mise au point par Parcs Canada. Les cotes de cette Échelle permettent de connaître le degré de difficulté et d'exposition aux avalanches pour plus de 250 excursions offertes dans les parcs nationaux des montagnes. 2, record 4, French, - terrain%20exigeant
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 2 OBS
terrain exigeant; terrain de cote 2 : termes uniformisés par le Comité d'uniformisation de la terminologie des bulletins d'avalanche. 2, record 4, French, - terrain%20exigeant
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 2007-06-22
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Atmospheric, Climatic and Meteorological Phenomena
- Tourist Activities
- Parks and Botanical Gardens
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- complex terrain
1, record 5, English, complex%20terrain
correct, officially approved
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
- Class 3 terrain 1, record 5, English, Class%203%20terrain
correct, officially approved
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Connaught Creek is complex terrain. [Example approved by the Avalanche Bulletin Terminology Standardization Committee.] 1, record 5, English, - complex%20terrain
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
[One of the rating pertaining to the Avalanche Terrain Exposure Scale(ATES). ] Parks Canada has developed [this] rating system... and has applied these ratings to over 250 trips in the mountain National Parks. These ratings describe the level of commitment, and exposure to avalanches that each different trip offers. 2, record 5, English, - complex%20terrain
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 2 OBS
complex terrain; Class 3 terrain: terms officially approved by the Avalanche Bulletin Terminology Standardization Committee. 3, record 5, English, - complex%20terrain
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Phénomènes météorologiques, climatiques et atmosphériques
- Activités touristiques
- Parcs et jardins botaniques
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- terrain complexe
1, record 5, French, terrain%20complexe
correct, masculine noun, officially approved
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
- terrain de cote 3 1, record 5, French, terrain%20de%20cote%203
correct, masculine noun, officially approved
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Le domaine skiable aux abords du ruisseau Connaught est coté terrain complexe. [Exemple entériné par le Comité d'uniformisation de la terminologie des bulletins d'avalanche.] 1, record 5, French, - terrain%20complexe
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
La troisième cote de l'Échelle d'exposition en terrain avalancheux (ÉETA) mise au point par Parcs Canada. Les cotes de cette Échelle permettent de connaître le degré de difficulté et d'exposition aux avalanches pour plus de 250 excursions offertes dans les parcs nationaux des montagnes. 2, record 5, French, - terrain%20complexe
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 2 OBS
terrain complexe; terrain de cote 3 : termes uniformisés par le Comité d'uniformisation de la terminologie des bulletins d'avalanche. 2, record 5, French, - terrain%20complexe
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 2006-12-18
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Meteorological Forecasting, Data Measurement and Analysis
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- fair
1, record 6, English, fair
correct, adjective, officially approved
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
- F 1, record 6, English, F
correct, officially approved
Record 6, Synonyms, English
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The snow stability rating at treeline is fair. [Example approved by the Avalanche Bulletin Terminology Standardization Committee.] 1, record 6, English, - fair
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
A stability rating taken from the Snow Stability Rating System.... Snowpack stability varies considerably with terrain, often resulting in locally unstable areas. One should expect : isolated natural avalanches on specific terrain features and/or avalanches that may be triggered by light loads in areas with specific terrain features or certain snowpack characteristics. When doing stability tests, the expected results are generally easy to moderate. 1, record 6, English, - fair
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 2 OBS
fair; F: term and abbreviation officially approved by the Avalanche Bulletin Terminology Standardization Committee. 2, record 6, English, - fair
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Prévisions météorologiques et mesure et analyse des données
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- modérée
1, record 6, French, mod%C3%A9r%C3%A9e
correct, adjective, officially approved
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
- F 1, record 6, French, F
correct, officially approved
Record 6, Synonyms, French
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 CONT
La stabilité de la neige est cotée modérée à la limite forestière. [Exemple entériné par le Comité d'uniformisation de la terminologie des bulletins d'avalanche.] 1, record 6, French, - mod%C3%A9r%C3%A9e
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Indice tiré du tableau des Indices de stabilité de la neige. Stabilité du manteau neigeux : elle varie grandement en fonction du terrain, souvent à l'origine d'une instabilité localisée. Activité avalancheuse prévue : avalanches naturelles isolées en fonction de caractéristiques précises du terrain; déclenchements d'avalanches possibles sous l'effet de faibles surcharges en présence de caractéristiques isolées du terrain ou de certaines caractéristiques du manteau neigeux. Résultats prévus des tests de stabilité : en général, de facile à modéré. 1, record 6, French, - mod%C3%A9r%C3%A9e
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 2 OBS
modéré; F : terme et abréviation uniformisés par le Comité d'uniformisation de la terminologie des bulletins d'avalanche. 2, record 6, French, - mod%C3%A9r%C3%A9e
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 2006-08-29
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Meteorological Forecasting, Data Measurement and Analysis
- Atmospheric, Climatic and Meteorological Phenomena
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- terrain rating
1, record 7, English, terrain%20rating
correct, officially approved
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 CONT
What is the terrain rating for that trip? [Example approved by the Avalanche Bulletin Terminology Standardization Committee. ] 1, record 7, English, - terrain%20rating
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Refer to the Avalanche Terrain Exposure Scale. 1, record 7, English, - terrain%20rating
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 2 OBS
terrain rating : term officially approved by the Avalanche Bulletin Terminology Standardization Committee. 2, record 7, English, - terrain%20rating
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Prévisions météorologiques et mesure et analyse des données
- Phénomènes météorologiques, climatiques et atmosphériques
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- cote de terrain
1, record 7, French, cote%20de%20terrain
correct, feminine noun, officially approved
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Quelle est la cote de terrain pour cet itinéraire? [Exemple entériné par le Comité d'uniformisation de la terminologie des bulletins d'avalanche.] 1, record 7, French, - cote%20de%20terrain
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Voir l'Échelle d'exposition en terrain avalancheux. 1, record 7, French, - cote%20de%20terrain
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 2 OBS
cote de terrain : terme uniformisé par le Comité d'uniformisation de la terminologie des bulletins d'avalanche. 2, record 7, French, - cote%20de%20terrain
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
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