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UPPER CIRCULATION [7 records]

Record 1 2020-04-16

English

Subject field(s)
  • Hydrology and Hydrography
  • Climatology
  • Climate Change
DEF

The total basin-wide circulation in the latitude depth plane, as typically quantified by a meridional transport stream function.

CONT

The Atlantic meridional overturning circulation(AMOC) is an important component of the Earth's climate system, characterized by a northward flow of warm, salty water in the upper layers of the Atlantic, and a southward flow of colder water in the deep Atlantic.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Hydrologie et hydrographie
  • Climatologie
  • Changements climatiques
CONT

Le consensus scientifique est désormais bien établi : la circulation océanique se ralentit. En remontant vers l'Europe, les eaux chaudes des tropiques apportées par le Gulf Stream se refroidissent et se chargent en salinité. Plus lourdes que les couches inférieures, ces eaux plongent dans les profondeurs et retournent vers les tropiques en un véritable tapis roulant baptisé «circulation méridienne de retournement de l'Atlantique» (AMOC selon l'acronyme anglais).

OBS

AMOC : de l'anglais «Atlantic meridional overturning circulation».

Spanish

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Record 2 2020-03-16

English

Subject field(s)
  • Anesthesia and Recovery
CONT

The technique of intravenous regional anesthesia(IVRA), or "Bier block, "was first introduced in 1908 by the German surgeon August Bier. A Bier block essentially consists of injecting local anesthetic solutions into the venous system of an upper or lower extremity that has been exsanguinated by compression or gravity and that has been isolated by means of a tourniquet from the central circulation.

Key term(s)
  • intravenous regional anaesthesia
  • intravenous local anaesthesia
  • Bier’s block anaesthesia
  • Bier’s local anaesthesia

French

Domaine(s)
  • Anesthésie et réanimation
CONT

L'anesthésie locale intraveineuse est obtenue après avoir posé un cathéter intraveineux sur la main ou le pied du patient, et un garrot que l'on pourra gonfler pour arrêter la circulation. On vide préalablement le membre du sang qu'il contient, grâce à l'application d'une bande de caoutchouc, et ceci jusqu'au garrot qui est alors gonflé. Après avoir enlevé la bande, on injecte l'anesthésique dans le cathéter.

Key term(s)
  • anesthésie locale intra-veineuse
  • anesthésie régionale intra-veineuse
  • anesthésie locorégionale intra-veineuse
  • anesthésie loco-régionale intraveineuse
  • anesthésie loco-régionale intra-veineuse

Spanish

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Record 3 2013-02-20

English

Subject field(s)
  • Atmospheric Physics

French

Domaine(s)
  • Physique de l'atmosphère

Spanish

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Record 4 2005-04-21

English

Subject field(s)
  • International Bodies and Committees
  • Hydrology and Hydrography
  • Meteorology
OBS

The World Ocean Circulation Experiment(WOCE) Indian Ocean Upper Ocean Thermal Data Assembly Centre(UOT/DAC) is operated by CSIRO Marine Research with the assistance of the Australian Bureau of Meteorology Research Centre(BMRC).

Key term(s)
  • Upper Ocean Thermal Data Assembly Center

French

Domaine(s)
  • Organismes et comités internationaux
  • Hydrologie et hydrographie
  • Météorologie

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Organismos y comités internacionales
  • Hidrología e hidrografía
  • Meteorología
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Record 5 2004-10-19

English

Subject field(s)
  • Atmospheric Physics
DEF

An anticyclonic circulation in the upper air.

OBS

This term is often restricted to such anticyclones only when they are much more pronounced at upper levels than at or near the surface.

Key term(s)
  • upper level anticyclone
  • upper air anticyclone

French

Domaine(s)
  • Physique de l'atmosphère
DEF

Circulation anticyclonique en altitude.

OBS

Cette désignation est souvent réservée aux anticyclones qui sont beaucoup plus marqués à de hauts niveaux que près de la surface.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Física de la atmósfera
DEF

Circulación anticiclónica en altitud.

OBS

Este término se reserva a menudo a los anticiclones más marcados en los niveles altos que cerca de la superficie.

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Record 6 1997-03-14

English

Subject field(s)
  • Collection Items (Museums and Heritage)
  • Antique Ceramics (Museums and Heritage)
DEF

A type of veilleuse, the upper unit of which is a covered bowl in which the food is warmed over a flame from the godet housed within the pedestal beneath. The bowl itself is sometimes provided with a liner for hot water, making it a bain-marie. These are of larger diameter than the type of veilleuse where the upper unit is a teapot. The pedestal usually has two handles(masks, scrolls, or loops) and two hooded vents, or pierced holes, for air circulation. The bowl generally has two lateral handles and a cover.

Key term(s)
  • food warmer
  • pap warmer

French

Domaine(s)
  • Objets de collection (Muséologie et Patrimoine)
  • Céramique ancienne (Muséologie et Patrimoine)

Spanish

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Record 7 1986-03-31

English

Subject field(s)
  • Meteorology
OBS

References: "Case Study: Revised Analyses and Their Impact on a Numerical Forecast over the Eastern Pacific Ocean", E Kirkwood, & "Cloud and Precipitation Verification of CMC Subjective Prognosis", G Pellerin, in the Monthly Review, V II, No 12.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Météorologie

Spanish

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